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"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

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Living area
Backyard Playset and Rustic Fire Pit
Kitchen
Living Room (with Smart TV)
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Porter, IN
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

"Dune Room"

2 Queen Beds

"Forest Room"

2 Queen Beds

"Shore Room"

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

"Sky Room"

1 King Bed

"Sweet Dreams Room"

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

Only two miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park, "The Nook" of the Indiana Dunes is your family's special place to stay. Sitting on over an acre of land in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, the back yard has space to play, view wildlife, and gather around the rustic fire pit to enjoy evenings with the family. Conveniently located near Highways 20 and 49, The Nook's location is excellent for pleasing a variety of vacationers in all four seasons with nearby beautiful hiking trails, biking trails, Indiana Dunes State Park and National Park, the South Shore train station (for an easy ride to Chicago), the quaint and charming town of Chesterton with its unique shops and eateries, and of course Lake Michigan's famous sandy beaches.
Originally a farmhouse built nearly 100 years ago, The Nook combines that cozy farmhouse feel with modern comfort. The one-of-a-kind layout of this home is well-suited for two families to vacation together. When you are not dining in the nearby restaurants, enjoy cooking and eating in the roomy, well-equipped kitchen. Bring some charcoal and enjoy grilling out with the backyard park-style charcoal grill.
When a rainy day keeps your family from enjoying the outdoors, head on over to the game room above the garage for a round of ping pong or video games.
YOU CAN START YOUR VACATION OFF RIGHT WITH AN EARLY 1:00 PM CHECK-IN. TAKE YOUR TIME GOING HOME WITH A 1:00 PM CHECK-OUT, at your convenience with no person-to-person contact.
Make yourself at home at The Nook of the Indiana Dunes!
(The Nook is not at this time wheelchair accessible and does require that guests are able to use stairs to enter the home.)

The Nook is in the Central time zone. The two main entrances to the home have doorbells which include security cameras.

NOTEWORTHY PLACES NEAR THE NOOK:

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall-- 11 miles, 16 minutes (Michigan City)
Blue Chip Casino-- 12 miles, 18 minutes (Michigan City)
Old Lighthouse Museum--12 miles, 17 minutes (Michigan City)
Michigan City Lighthouse--12 miles, 19 minutes (Michigan City)
Dune Park South Shore Train Station-- .9 miles, 4 minutes (Porter)
Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach-- 2 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton)
Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors Center-- .7 miles, 2 minutes (Porter)
Glenwood Dunes Trailhead--3.3 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton) for Cross Country Skiing




***Due to unknown future events such as illness, travel insurance is strongly encouraged for compensation to be made to the guest in the event that a guest must cancel or rearrange a booking very near the check-in date.***

Property manager

Penny
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
See rental agreement for child safety hazards.
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Events

No events allowed
Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard.
Please be respectful of the neighbors by keeping noise level to a minimum before 7 am and after 11 pm. Absolutely no illegal substance use at The Nook
Please do not park or drive on the lawn (avoid causing ruts in the lawn); use the driveway. No parking on the street. No fires outside of fire pit.
NO smoking in house, garage or decks; smoke only in the yard AWAY from house. Evidence of smoking in prohibited areas may incur a fine. (See RA)

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Chesterton

Located in Chesterton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Ames Field Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake View Beach - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Dune Acres Beach - 13 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 11 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room located?

This family-friendly Chesterton holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lake Michigan is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Family Gathering

We enjoyed our stay at this exceptional property - it was outstanding in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Once again a perfect spot for our weekend retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

The Nook was the perfect place to rest and hangout for a wedding weekend. It is beautiful, spacious, well equipped with everything we needed. We loved the large kitchen where everyone gathered and the private game room was so fun! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for groups

Our group was 4 families with 7 kids under 4. This house was perfect for our needs. A ton of outdoor space - the play set was a huge hit. It also had a large kitchen and table so we could all eat together.We also enjoyed the separate space over the garage with the foosball table and arcade games. The kitchen was well stocked. Plenty of books, games and puzzles for kids and adults. Plus there was a little cabinet in the laundry room with items you may be prone to forget to bring on a trip but end up needing - for us it included some band-aids after one of the kids took a tumble. It was a quick drive to town and close to the dunes. We also noticed 2 passes to get you into the dunes. Penny was easy to communicate with and check-in is seamless. Plus, the checkout process is simple.Really one of the best VRBO stays I have had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal!

This house has everything you could want for families and fit our three couples and 6 children no problem. The house has separate "wings" with their own bathrooms, which was amazing for a group like ours. We were all able to eat together in the huge kitchen and stay up talking in the living room without bothering the kids. There's a really neat game room over the garage with foosball, ping pong, a PS4, and an arcade. The home was clean, well-stocked, and a short drive to the dunes. We have stayed here before and will be back many more times!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Spot for Mutiple Families!

The was a perfect spot to be for Labor Day Weekend. Close to the Lake, big yard, and plenty of space for multiple families with kids. The place was well stocked and clean…would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

benjamin w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property

We always take the family to a property over the new years holiday. We enjoyed our time. All of the little touches made our stay great. The house is clean and bright and we had more than enough room for all 12 of us. The host is very prompt will all communication and they provided us with all we needed. The nook is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We had a great time. Very comfortable and plenty of room for to spread out. We enjoyed the game room and we even road the bikes. stt location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great place for family very near Indiana Dunes lakeshore.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Families getting together.

Three families with multiple kids of various ages, and still an abundance of space! We enjoyed all of what the space had to offer, plentiful outside seating, large yard and play structure, bonfire pit, etc! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Nook

It was a beautiful house and had a lot of bedrooms that were spread apart instead of being on top of each other. The living was a great gathering place even though there were 15 of us. I loved the kitchen with its amazing appliances and two different tables to eat at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family over Christmas

This property was perfect for our family! We stayed over Christmas visiting family who lives in the area. House was very large and well equipped. We cooked several meals onsite and the kitchen had everything we needed and more! Plenty of space for a large family. The house was separated into 2 areas which was perfect for us with multi-generation needs. One side was cozy and quiet and had a nice ability for quiet and privacy if necessary. It was very cold so we weren’t really able to use any of the outside amenities but it looked like a great place to visit to see the Dunes in season. We would definitely come back and re-rent for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs. Wilson

The best part is the location to the State and National Park. Peaceful area. Reasonable rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House for Big family

House was very accommodating and peaceful neighborhood. Would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaetano D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for what we wanted to do

Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

The home was very spacious and clean. We have rented this home twice and just love it for our large family when we visit the area. Would recommend this rental home for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacay

What an amazing opportunity to spend a few days with our children and grandchildren. The house provided places to hang out whether it was in the backyard, game room, living room or enjoying our meals together in the big kitchen. The proximity to grocery, restaurants and of course the beach was superb. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great multi family house!

This house is fantastic for a large group. We loved the fire pit, game room and large kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

It was a great time with kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had a great time! Everything was so clean and there were so many things provided that we put to use! What a great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B., Murfreesboro TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large group

The Nook was wonderful for our large family gathering. The house is spacious with lots of rooms and beds, large kitchen and plenty of seating for meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect accomodations

Very clean, lots of room to be together, awesome kitchen. Grandkids loved the variety of bicycles.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Nook

Great game room, fire pit, and little extras
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, well-equipped home

Pics are accurate, beds comfortable, plenty of space for zenith time, well-equipped, thoughtful hostess, near Dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F., Kansas City, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a big family

Clean and quaint house that is just a quick drive to several beaches. House is fully equipped for a beach vacation. Property manager is quick to respond and reliable. Perfect location for an extended family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Penny

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As one who spent childhood summers climbing and running down the Mt. Baldy sand dunes and playing at the beach there for hours on end, I have a special place in my heart for the Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan. Childhood nostalgia and a love for this "hidden gem" of the Midwest (Indiana Sand Dunes) led me to find and develop The Nook of the Indiana Dunes, which I enjoy with my own family and now am delighted to share with you and yours. It warms my heart to hear of the lovely memories you make with your friends and families during your stays at The Nook.

Why they chose this property

To be able to jog or ride a bicycle to the beach? Yes, please! The location and uniqueness of this property begged to be a home that many families could enjoy for what it has to offer.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests