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Family Home Near Downtown Valpo & University

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Front of the house
Corner house with large driveway
Large driveway
Patio entrance door
Grilling area - closed for winter

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Valparaiso, IN
  • Valparaiso University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Memorial Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Chicago Street Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Valparaiso, IN (VPZ-Porter County Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Home Near Downtown Valpo & University

Enjoy a nice quiet evening walking a short distance to great restaurant/bars and ice cream/popcorn/candy shops in downtown Valparaiso. Or pick up a game at the Valparaiso University ARC and come back and kick back and relax! 3 bedroom fully furnished home, with outside patio and grill, big backyard with fire pit, with ample parking. WiFi Internet, and several TVs make relaxing here easy. Bring the whole family! Going to South Bend IN? Or Chicago? Stay here! We are an hour away from all of the traffic! No pets.

I only take Homeaway Payments under the VRBO/homeaway website. Thank you. Julie

Property manager

Julie

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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children size cots are available.
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Events

No events allowed
Only if ok by owner. Extra charge for events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pet fee=$50. Clean up after your pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.
NO Smoking, or candles inside the home. Please wash your dishes. (Pots and pans need to be hand washed, and not put in the dishwasher.)

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: Only if ok by owner. Extra charge for events.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valparaiso

Located in Valparaiso, this holiday home is in the city centre. Memorial Opera House and Chicago Street Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lustron House and Chellberg Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Taltree Arboretum and Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Athletics-Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Valparaiso, IN

What's nearby

  • Valparaiso University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Memorial Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chicago Street Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Valparaiso Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Course at Aberdeen - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 23 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aftermath Cidery & Winery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zao Island - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Viking Chili Bowl - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home Near Downtown Valpo & University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Home Near Downtown Valpo & University?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home Near Downtown Valpo & University?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Home Near Downtown Valpo & University located?

Located in the centre of Valparaiso, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Valparaiso University and Memorial Opera House. Chicago Street Theatre and Athletics-Recreation Center are also within 15 minutes.

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. 61 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Adorable House

The house is so cute! There so much room for such a little house, and so many games for the kids! It was so warm and cozy we didn't notice it was snowing outside!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia H.

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

Very responsive and clean

The property was clean and the owner is very kind and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

The Host is Amazing

The host is great. She's very personable and highly responsive. I wish more hosts were like her. The house is baby proof which is a huge plus. Our host got out a pack and play for us, a rail for the bed, tons of board games. The drawbacks are the neighborhood. It is outside the scope of the host. The house sits on a curve with a hill so all night we would hear cars come around the corner and give it gas to go up so it was a bit loud and kept my kids up here and there. The neighbor across he street has a loud truck and it seemed like he would come and go multiple times. Our issue was simply the road noise. Also, the dryer is kind of hidden. There is one for sale on the right of the washer. If you unhook the drapes to the left you can see the somewhat working dryer. I get why it's kind of hidden, the host was trying to corner off the utilities the best way she could and the way the curtains hung, it had to be that way. The dryer is very sketchy and shame on me for not mentioning it to the host. Basically, it is like roulette with the knob to start. At times, it would start on the sensor setting, other times only on the timed settings, and other times somewhere within either of those settings. Another helpful thing the host did was leave notes throughout the home. For instance, an emergency flashlight so she would put a marker for it. She would do that throughout the house to help when she's not there. She also left out candy for guests and would have some specialty bread.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

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

Great property for a larger group

The house sleeps 7 comfortably - with a couple couches that could sleep 3 more if needed. Very clean, good beds, good linens on beds, good bath towels. Check in was easy and our host Julie checked in often, left us a fresh baked treat and was the best !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Truc T.

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

Great stay near Downtown

This was the perfect location for a short visit to family in the area. Location was convenient, host was communicative, and the home had the amenities listed. We appreciate the host's flexibility and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Nice clean property!

Check in, parking, everything we needed was available. Owner gave us a heads up about a local event that occurred during our stay and was otherwise available during our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Valpo stay

Very nice property. Our only complaint were the single beds. Very noisy and uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Wonderful

The house was great for our family! Loved the location next to the park and enjoyed the yard! Very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Great location and lots of space!

We loved the great location with the park across the street and lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance! The house was very spacious with a great basement living area and lots of games! The outdoor living space and HUGE fenced in yard was a big hit for our group! We also enjoyed all the amenities for our two toddlers-strollers, high chair, toys, etc… Host was very communicative and even left a delicious bread for us 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheckler

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

Highly recommend

Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer C.

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

A couple days away from the farm for Dad.

My best friend and I set up shop with our games and had a weekend of moseying around downtown and playing games like we had years ago. The house was as advertised and we were able to walk everywhere. Julie, the host, was very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

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

Commencement Weekend

This was the perfect home for us while we were in town for our son’s commencement weekend at Valparaiso University! It was about a ten minute walk to the ARC, and it was really nice to be so close to campus—he and his friends could easily stop in between events and have dinner with us. There were lots of games in the basement closet for guests, as well. Our host, Julie, was wonderful and left us a sweet treat and a note of congratulations, too. So very thoughtful. All around a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay great location and great host would highly recommend staying here again on future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

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

Perfect spot for family gathering

This house was perfect for our family gathering in preparation for a wedding. It had everything we needed and is walking distance to the college and downtown area. Julie is an excellent host and great communicator. The house was comfy and clean and has a large backyard. We really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love

I absolutely love this place, warm inviting, the property was clean. Excellent location near downtown Valparaiso and the dunes would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance M.

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

Nice place

This was a nice spacious house that is great for family getting together, Walking distance to a lot of great shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

Great rental house

Great rental house. Just as pictured. Clean and comfortable. House is stocked with everything you might need and Julie is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Sharon H.

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

Daughter's Baby Shower

Our stay was very nice. The house was very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the outdoor patio space which made it nice to entertain family while we were in town. Julie brought us a homemade spice bread the day we arrived, was very good. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle s., Southcoast, Massachusetts

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

Great place to entertain!

Very clean, which matters a lot to me! Very spacious and the yard is perfect to enjoy the weather. Also close to downtown Valpo. I recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Valparaiso. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Had everything we needed and then some.

The house has everything you need for a stay and is clean, well-lit and well cared for. Communication was very good and I definitely recommend this property, especially if you need to do something on campus at Valpo. The walk to campus was very convenient for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry J., ELK RIVER

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

Easter Weekend

Great property in an awesome location! We were able to walk to Valpo City center and enjoy the amazing restaurants. Julie is so responsive, could not have been a smoother experience because of our incredible host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Urshela I.

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

It was very comfortable and clean! It’s equipped with household needs. In a convenient area with s

It was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

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

Great place to stay for a weekend

This is a very well kept place. Perfect for pets although we don’t have one. There are many beds and the rooms are very clean. There is a large fenced in backyard for a dog run and a nice outdoor patio area. Make sure you bring an hdmi cable or the like if you want to use the televisions, they aren’t smart TVs. But we loved this place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

JIll H.

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

The house was comfortable, clean and spacious with a fabulous backyard.

We had a great experience; thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Polly S.

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

Close to campus

My friends and I stayed here for homecoming. It was within easy walking distance of the campus. There was plenty of room upstairs and a huge basement downstairs. We enjoyed the outdoor space especially the covered patio area when it was raining. Julie was easy to work with. We would definitely rent from her again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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Trust. Please only communicate with me.

Why they chose this property

Cute house that I just can't part with! I think you will enjoy it too! Plenty of room to entertain inside the home, with the bonus lower level, and the outside patio. There is a gas grill or weber charcoal grill available, weather permitting. We also have laundry facilities on site too!

What makes this property unique

Close to Chicago, South Bend, and downtown Valpo! We also offer a military discount to active duty.

Languages:

English
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