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Portage Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | 2,504 Sq Ft | 2 Steps Required to Enter
Den | Central Air Conditioning
Waterfront Deck | 3 External Security Cameras
Den
Living Room | Smart TV | Lake Views | Self Check-In

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portage, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Founders' Square Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, East Branch
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Family Room)

2 Double Sofa Beds

Additional Sleeping (Studio)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!

Central Location Near Popular Areas | 2,504 Sq Ft Property | Private Hot Tub

Nestled on Dombey Lake, this 3-bed, 3-bath vacation rental is perfect for outdoorsy travelers heading to Northwest Indiana. The home has a beautifully decorated interior, at-home essentials, and an additional kitchen and bar in the downstairs living area! Outside boasts a private yard and hot tub, along with a deck to enjoy a refreshing drink with beautiful lake views! Head up to Lake Michigan — just 3 miles away.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
- Studio: 1 twin daybed w/ twin trundle
- Family Room: 2 twin sleeper chairs

INDOOR LIVING
- 2 Smart TVs
- Dining table
- Dry bar
- Board games

OUTDOOR SPACE
- Furnished deck, outdoor dining, gas grill, hot tub
- Waterfront deck, 2 wood-burning fire pits
- 2 single adult kayaks, 2 kid kayaks, life vests (2 children, 2 youth, 4 adult)

KITCHEN
- Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances
- Dishware/flatware
- Breakfast bar
- Keurig coffee maker w/ complimentary K-Cups

GENERAL
- Washer/dryer
- Linens/towels, hair dryers
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Free WiFi

FAQ
- 3 external security cameras (facing outward)
- Security alarm system

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, 2 steps to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (5 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Close to golf courses
- 3 miles to Lake Michigan
- 5 miles to Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk Pavilion
- 21 miles to Michigan City
- 39 miles to Chicago
- 40 miles to Chicago Midway Int'l Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story property requires 2 steps to enter
- Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is a doorbell camera on the front door facing the entryway. Camera 2 is on the front of the garage facing the driveway and street. Camera 3 is on the rear west end of the house facing the backyard, upper deck, rear upper patio, and the deck on the lake. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound. There is also a security alarm system with the keyless entry

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Portage

Located in Portage, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Portage, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Founders' Square Park - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • NorthShore Health Centers - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • East Branch - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Marquette Park - 6 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Mazamitla - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway! on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$399, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park, East Branch and NorthShore Health Centers. Founders' Square Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and the backyard was excellent for hanging out with friends. Nice to have kayaks as well to use in the lake in the back. Proximity to Dunes was also excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2025
I appreciate you being my guests and am always happy when guest enjoy the property. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the guys really enjoyed the property. The combination of outdoor & indoor space was perfectly suited to our needs. On-site activities included kayaking, fishing, eating & lounging on the decks, hot tub, & movies!We're planning on renting there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2025
I am happy you guys enjoyed the property and hope to host you again soon. Thank you for being my guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

Blast Camp PB

Back yard that is realaxing to just set back with views of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
From The Owner: "Thank you, Bryan! I hope you enjoyed your stay, and I appreciate you being my guest."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Nice Getaway

House and property were very nice. Back yard and hot tub were lovely. Loved watching all of the wildlife. A very quiet neighborhood. Property manager was responsive and very accommodating.We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
From the owner: "Michelle, I'm happy you enjoyed my home and very appreciative of your comments. Thank you for being my guests."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephani C.

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

Nice house

Great place to stay!! Beautiful lake in the back yard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Z N.

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

Lake

Enjoyed the lake and outside area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa P.

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

Great place for a friends get away!

A group of us took a weekend away and stayed at this property. We used the train to go to Chicago for a Cubs game! Great amenities and easy access for our trip! Property was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
From the Owner: "I thank you for being my guests and am happy you enjoyed your stay!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie G.

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

Family wedding stay

House was spacious, well decorated, clean and well stocked inside. The outdoor area was amazing. The kayaks, fishing pond, fishing poles, fire ring and hot tub made the outside areas fun and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
From the owner: "I am so happy you enjoyed my home and your stay. Please stay with us again in the future!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Relaxing

The outdoor space at this property is wonderful. It is right on a pond. There is a grill, firepit, plenty of places to sit and relax. We were happy with the spacious and clean inside as well. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmelia W.

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

Unexpectedly wonderful

Loved the home, space and lake access. Management was great and easy to communicate with. Great getaway for family or relaxing girls trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
We are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. It was a great location for visiting Indiana Dunes. I gave a 4/5 overall because I didn't like the fact that we had to put all of the clean dishes away from the dishwasher, strip the beds and take the garbage out to the bins. I feel like this is why you pay a cleaning fee. My only other suggestions for the host would be to get better pillows in the bedrooms, the ones provided were very flat and stained, and also some hooks in the bathrooms or bedrooms to hang towels on would have been really helpful. There is only a small towel bar in the bathroom, not big enough for more than one wet towel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Home

We are originally from the area but moved to GA 18 years ago. All of our Family still resides in NW Indiana. It was nice to have a home to stay in and yet be together with all of our Family. The property was a perfect location and provided all the comforts of home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana G.

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

Perfect!

This place is perfect for a large family or a group of friends! Clean and lots of perks. Loved the hot tub and the responsive host! You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

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

Good time had by all!

The property was well kept. Anything we could have possibly needed was on hand. Geraldine was friendly and accessible, although everything was so prepared we really didn't need to contact her for anything. Excellent place to stay when visiting the dunes. Able to come back to the place after a long day in the national Park and relax on the deck, kayak, fish and just relax. Highly recommend this property to anybody visiting Indiana dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
From the owner: "I am happy you had a great time! Thank you for being my guest."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALGERINA N.

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

Great Getaway

Mrs Geraldine and Billy are great host the property was exactly what you see online I was very impressed nice cozy house I have become a lifetime customer !! Thank you Mrs Geraldine for everything and being so accommodating about switching of the properties at last minute I didn't get a chance to meet you in person but in due time 🙂Thank you again for a great weekend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
From the owner: "You are so welcome! I am happy everything worked out and you and your guests enjoyed your stay. I appreciate you leaving the property in such great shape and truly hope to host you again in the future. Happy Thanksgiving!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

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

Excellent all around

House was clean, beautifully decorated, and much large than it appeared from the outside and images. Best stocked kitchen of any other places I have stayed. The backyard and pier were large, comfortable. Kids loved play around the in the water - swimming, kayaks and the paddle boat. Ms. Geri was so pleasant. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Homeowner's Response: "It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and again thank you for being my guest."
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shirl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No working hot tub

One of the main reasons for staying here was a private hot tub. It was being repaired when we got there and took until the next day to be heated and after turning on, it immediately started leaking and shut down. Still not repaired as of check out time. We would appreciate an adjustment made to the cost of rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2023
Hi Shirl, we’re sorry your stay fell short of expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: -We did have a repairman at the property fixing the hot tub when you arrived. -The hot tub takes about 6-8 hours to heat after it has been drained and refilled. -We are sorry the hot tub needed an additional repair visit. We hope the measures we took helped make up for the inconvenience.
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10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Beautiful Retreat for Families

We absolutely loved our stay here. We traveled with four adults and three kids (between the ages of 3 and 8) and truly felt like there was something for everyone. From the provided fishing poles and kayaks, to nights in the hot tub or around the fire pit, each space seemed to be designed with intentionality, and with families and relaxation in mind. The indoor spaces offered just enough amenities and space to truly make it feel like a home away from home. Multiple spacious living areas made it very comfortable. The lake itself was serene and clean. A quiet peaceful space to reflect and enjoy nature, and the absolute perfect view to wake up to in the morning.We also enjoyed meeting the host, Geraldine, and hearing about the history of the lake. We accidentally locked the basement door and couldn’t get downstairs. She responded to texts quickly and came over within a couple hours. She was so kind and friendly, had all the qualities you’d look for in an excellent hostess. You could really tell she cares about the guest experience. The town of Portage itself wasn’t much, but this was the perfect place to stay- an hour drive (or less depending on traffic) to the city, a half an hour across the border to Michigan and adorable little beach towns, and a quick ten min drive to the gorgeous beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park… if you can pull yourself away from the serenity of lake life long enough to explore elsewhere that is ;)Our entire crew would be quick to recommend this space to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway, with tons of adventure within arms reach for those who want to stay busy as well! It was a beautiful balance of both!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Thank you Breanne for being my guest. It was a pleasure meeting you, your family and friends. It warms my heart when guest truly enjoy the beauty and serenity of my property and experience the beaches, the National Park and multiple quaint beach towns in the immediate area.. Again THANK YOU!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey Jo G.

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

Relaxing, fun, and close to Indiana Dunes!

We met our dear friends and their kids here for a long weekend to explore Indiana Dunes, and we think it was the perfect house for our four adults and five kids (ages 6 to 15). Pros:- The pond it sits on is beautiful! The kids went on the kayaks both days. - The outdoor space is lovely. The kids spent all their time at the house outside. We ate outside, played games outside, etc. - Quiet neighborhood - The kids loved the hot tub!- Reasonably priced- Close to Indiana Dunes National and State Parks (the reason we came here!)- Clean beds, bathrooms - super important to me!- Plenty of towels and linens and blanketsCons:- Gas oven makes the whole house smell of gas, which was concerning to us. We stopped making sweet potatoes because we were worried about the smell. Opened the back door to air it out, and it was fine. - Drains in both upstairs showers are very slow, so you end up showering while standing in some water. - House alarm went off one evening, and we're still not exactly sure why. The Evolve company was as helpful as they could be, but we never heard back from our local hosts about it. Luckily, it only happened once. So, not a huge deal. - If you're planning on cutting a watermelon, plan to bring your own knives. ;) Overall, we had a lovely time and would stay here again. The outdoor space makes this place special! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great house, amazing backyard, perfect to relax and hang out.

The house was good if not better than the pictures. Multiple beds and 2 kitchens. The backyard has everything you could want with an outdoor bar, fishing equipment, and kayaks. Hot tub was there but was not working. The location is good not great. Close enough to many thing things but not a lot within 10-15 minutes so will need to drive for anything outside of the house. That would not keep me away from renting this house again because the other aspects made it worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia C.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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