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The Waverly Retreat

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A covered outdoor deck with a round table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a white fence.
A cozy living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a door with a window.
A residential driveway leading to a house with a garage, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Indiana Dunes National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Porter, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Chesterton

Chesterton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery and Lubeznik Center for the Arts.
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Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 20 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 25 min drive - 49.7 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waverly Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waverly Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Waverly Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waverly Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waverly Retreat located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

Clean, close to beach, great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay. We cooked a wonderful Christmas dinner and enjoyed opening gifts with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was real nice and centrally located to alot of things we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Very nice and clean property! It had everything we needed with a great location to the dunes! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location; house was comfy, quiet, and cute. We were indoors more than planned due to the weather and appreciated finding some kid friendly snacks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close to all of the major dune sites. Also close to downtown Chesterton and Porter for quick shopping and lunch.The Red Cup coffee and deli was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Truly appreciated our stay at the Waverly Retreat. Would happily recommend it! Kayla went the extra mile to offer a welcoming and comfortable stay for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2024
Thank you for treating my home with such respect! Would gladly host you all again and again. Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dunes weekend

Very clean and great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home

Great location and close to everything. In town for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Central location to all we wanted to see. Spent a day in the city of Chicago and one in Michigan City. The Dune park was amazing. Owner was perfect to work with. Amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing stay!

True home away from home. Garden is beautiful home is beautiful and Kayla had such a beautiful spirit as well. Truly a blessing to share your home with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
Thank you so much Shamile! You and your family were a pleasure to host and I’d love to have you all back anytime! The neighbors said you were all so lovely and respectful too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

We had a fabulous stay for a wedding celebration. The home fit every need we had. The host was very Accommodating. Will be rebooking for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you! You ladies were a pleasure to host and would love to have you back again anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and convenient to the places we wanted to visit. It was great having a gas station and Dollar General right down the road, too! Kayla was quick to respond to our questions, and she was very sweet. We would highly recommend home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with plenty of room. Close to many of the beaches but you will probably want to buy a national or state park pass depending on how long you are staying. The only thing we wish we had was a washer and dryer on site; it would have been nice to clean and dry swim suits without having to take them into town to wash.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this wonderful property in early August. It's in a great location, close to many beaches and not far to Michigan City. It had everything we needed so we spent most of our time relaxing at the house. No issues at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls’ trip

Great location and home for our 3 nights at the Indiana Dunes! Kayla was very helpful and her home was comfortable, clean, and provided for all our needs. Thanks, Kayla!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
You bet Beth! This looked like a gals trip I would’ve loved :) thanks for being excellent guests and we’d love if you came back to visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

This house was the perfect location for us to explore Indiana Dunes National Park. Clean & comfortable. And our host was wonderful. She replied to our every question within minutes. A great place to relax after hiking the dunes and enjoying the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
So happy you all enjoyed yourselves! We’d love to have you back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wknd Getaway

This was perfect! Close to the beach and in the middle of where we needed to be to see family and friends. Great peaceful location with easy access to 20&12
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family weekend getaway

Stayed here for a long weekend trip with the family and we absolutely loved our stay! Home was very comfortable and cozy! It had everything we needed and super close to the dunes! The owner was also absolutely wonderful! Had a minor issue and not only did the owners come to help first thing in the morning they brought us donuts as well. I will definitely come back here next time we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!

As advertised! Thanks again! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet location

House was clean and maintained. Beds were comfortable. Quiet neighborhood Really enjoyed the evenings sitting on the back deck. Communication with the host was a breeze. Overall the experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was welcoming and clean! The outside porch area was so cute and fun. My 3 year old loved the deck swing. Near by tons of fun beaches and hikes. Communication was fantastic throughout the whole process. Felt like home, but even more relaxing. Would stay over and over again! Loved all the extra amenities, like a booster chair for my little one too! Very thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
So glad you found our home so warm and welcoming! Please come back anytime, we’d love to have you all again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ND Game

Plenty of room and very clean. We enjoyed the back deck for cards on a beautiful evening. Wished the weather had been better so we could have had time to see the beach/dunes but the house was a perfect split between Chicago and South Bend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us! You were perfect guests, welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is cozy, and an excellent example of well used space. We had two littles with us and they had attachable eating chairs, a railing for the bed and the home was very family friendly. The home is in a safe area and AMAZING LOCATION. Park, beach, liquor store, trails, gas, dollar tree, cute towns, food, I mean you name it, it’s close by. The outside porch and fenced in area was also perfect and very safe for young kids. Lastly, the homeowners were EXTREMELY helpful and quick to respond. Perfect price for a wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

This is a great place to stay if your visiting Indiana Dunes NP! The house is located in a quiet little neighborhood in the center of the park so you are close to the east or west side of the park. It is also right around the corner from the visitors center. The house is super cute with 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is huge with a bathroom with heated floors! It was clean with pretty much everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Kayla the owner is super sweet and answered any question I had within 10 min. Great communication! She added a grill which was nice and I would recommend staying here with family or friends. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
Love that you all had such a nice stay! You were wonderful guests and I’d love to have you stay anytime!! :)
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