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Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals.

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9.8Outstanding

(38 Ratings)

Guests enjoyed the great location on Lake Michigan, the spacious property, and the wonderful beach area. They appreciated the clean and comfortable house, the well-appointed kitchen, and the warm and accommodating host.

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(38 Ratings)

Cottage in Porter, IN

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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About this cottage rental

Our Duneland Rentals cottages are nestled on 350' of private beach between the amazing Indiana Dunes and breathtaking Lake Michigan. There are 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, the 2nd bedroom has a double bed and the bright and cheerful 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds.

Map of Porter, IN

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Nearby attractions

Millennium Park

Chicago Riverwalk

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

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Top rated by guests

9.8Outstanding

(38 Ratings)

Guests enjoyed the great location on Lake Michigan, the spacious property, and the wonderful beach area. They appreciated the clean and comfortable house, the well-appointed kitchen, and the warm and accommodating host.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(38 Ratings)

Cottage in Porter, IN

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Porter, IN

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Millennium Park

Chicago Riverwalk

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

About this cottage rental

Our Duneland Rentals cottages are nestled on 350' of private beach between the amazing Indiana Dunes and breathtaking Lake Michigan. There are 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, the 2nd bedroom has a double bed and the bright and cheerful 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds.

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(38 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests enjoyed the great location on Lake Michigan, the spacious property, and the wonderful beach area. They appreciated the clean and comfortable house, the well-appointed kitchen, and the warm and accommodating host.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

This is such a lovely place to stay. The house, the lake and National Park were amazing! We ventured into Michigan and visited the tulip festival in Holland, Michigan. While in Michigan we also visited a few light houses. The host Susan is incredibly nice and even helped us carry some of our luggage down the stairs to our rental. This house is close to the National Park, hiking trials, grocery stores and places to eat. The views are incredible from the house and the sunsets are amazing! Don't think twice! Book a stay today!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful time at this quiet cottage, tucked away down the dune right on the beach. It was just perfect to come back and relax here after a day hiking in the national park. Susan was great- flexible on meeting up to let us in, even helped us carry down our bags. Would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

This property is a rare example where the photos don't do it justice. It's rustic but certainly doesn't feel old or rundown, and the beachfront proximity is incredible in almost any weather. Check-in was very straightforward, and the host offered to help carry our bags down the (many) flights of stairs from the elevated street to the beach. House was reasonably stocked for a short visit, and the abundant firewood offered for use was perfect for our fall visit. One thing to note is that the infrastructure reflects the fact that Dune Acres is a tiny town carved out of the middle of a large forest, and the power and internet can blip out during storms -- but you're not at the beach to sit online, so not a big deal! The beachfront cafe at the state park is less than a 10 minute stroll along the beach, and another few minutes takes you into the park itself with all of the great trails and hiking that comes with it. Overall, we'd love to stay here again. The biggest thing to note is that it is not ideal for those with mobility issues or little people who may not be able to climb a lot of stairs to get back to the street (and then a bit further up a hill to the parking area), but that did not bother us.

10.0 / 10.0

The location was just incredible. I honestly do not think there is a better option in terms of location - it was walking distance to the State Park and about 7-10 minute drive from everything else you would need! The views were incredible and being able to walk right directly out to the Lake was very convenient. The only negative is that there are a lot of stairs, but also there is not really a way around that because of the way the dunes are naturally, just don't overpack!

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful

10.0 / 10.0

Great location (right on Lake Michigan)! Kids enjoyed walking the beach and looking for rocks. Great space. Thanks for having us!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location…very peaceful! Perfect size for our family of 5. Would definitely book again!

10.0 / 10.0

This was a wonderful place to stay! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The location was perfect, it is right on a beautiful and large beach area that was not crowded. It's super close to the parks and there are good areas around for food and shopping. Susan was a great host, we felt welcomed and she was very responsive when we needed anything. The only downside is that it is a shared unit, so other people stay in the downstairs unit, and you can smell the food they cook and have the same common area with the grill and firepit. It was not an issue for us, the price was much better than fully private places and we had plenty of beach room and still had our own beach area.

10.0 / 10.0

This was a lovely home right on the water of Lake Michigan. We stayed in early November so we did not go in the water but the beach was lovely and the waves for the week we were there made it feel like the ocean. The beds were comfortable and warm The kitchen was well appointed The bath is adequate. The water was hot and all of the plumbing worked great (not always a given at a beach house) The living and dining area was comfortable enough for our group of 4 with a singe couch and 1 chair but a larger group might not be comfy for long. Access is at the bottom of a longgggg staircase (about 50-75 steps) and then through sand. Not for the faint of heart or weak of knee :). But if you can get there it is totally worth the trip! We will definitely stay again

6.0 / 10.0

The cottage was very well-kept, and the view is great. No issues with the cottage itself. VRBO seems to pride itself on the traveller being able to rent the entire house; this was not the case. While we rented upstairs, another group rented the downstairs. The listing did say this. However; in my opinion, it should be more obvious and state, in the listing title, that it is top floor only. We wouldn't have rented had we known it wouldn't have been completely private. Another issue we had was communication with the owner. She mentioned she believed no one was staying the day we checked out so we could stay as long as we would like. She said she would double check; we didn't hear from her until one hour before checkout, that we needed to leave. That made our last hour a stressful one. I would love to stay in someone like this cottage again, but it will not be this one.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay and were very pleased with the cottage. Property Managers were super helpful and kind. Would definitely stay again@

10.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely stay at this cottage, which is located in a wonderful spot, right on the lake. Everything that we needed was there for us and we enjoyed our stay tremendously.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing spot on Lake Michigan. House was very clean and comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptionally lovely place to stay.

Exceptionally lovely place to stay.

The cottage was even more comfortable and idyllic than I had imagined. Clearly, the owner takes excellent care of her properties and makes them a relaxing oasis for visitors. We had views of the water from almost all of the windows and instant access to the beach. We love this place and will return.

10.0 / 10.0

Magical spot right on the beach!

Magical spot right on the beach!

Wow! What a gem right on the sand. The unit was clean and had everything you need (bedding, kitchen stuff, games). The whole family had a wonderful time swimming, hunting for rocks, and playing in the sand. The stairs… there are a lot of them so pack light or expect a strong cardio workout. Can’t wait to come again!

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing beach stay

Relaxing beach stay

The view and location couldn't get any better! We were steps away from the private beach and could easily walk to the dunes national park. Our 3 and 5 year olds were happy to find an extra set of beach toys to borrow during our stay. And, despite the many steps down to the cottage, they were able to easily (albeit slowly!) Go up and down.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect getaway

Perfect getaway

Easy check in, beautiful views. place is right on the water. Very clean.

10.0 / 10.0

Great House with Amazing Views

Great House with Amazing Views

My family and I stayed here for a little family getaway. Wonderful property, that sits in between the State and National park with unbelievable views! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Susan was very accommodating and a wonderful host. Would recommend this place to anyone!

10.0 / 10.0

Winter weekend

Winter weekend

It was a incredibly clean, quiet, and scenic place. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Ideal cabin overlooking the lake

Ideal cabin overlooking the lake

We loved the place, it's directly on the lake :)!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfectly Lovely

Perfectly Lovely

This is a spectacularly cared for apartment and was as advertised. Initially, I planned to bring my 86-year old mother, and plans changed last minute. I'm glad they did because it does take some physical-ness to manage the stairs to get to the property itself. But the views were magnificent and accomodations were great. The apartments is well-enough appointed for light cooking, and while it isn't a private space because of proximity of other cottages, it was a quiet retreat during the time we were there.

10.0 / 10.0

excellent as always

excellent as always

Great location right on the beach. Always clean and comfortable and really an excellent getaway...one of my family's favorite places to be!

10.0 / 10.0

It is a lovely cottage. Can't wait to book our next trip! Beautiful scenery and just relaxing.

It is a lovely cottage. Can't wait to book our next trip! Beautiful scenery and just relaxing.

Had a great experience renting this property. It was our first time booking a VRBO type property and it all went smoothly. Owner was very nice via texting and when meeting at property for the quick tour of things. It was a wonderful trip !

10.0 / 10.0

Great weekend trip

Great weekend trip

My family of 4 stayed for 3 nights to explore the Dunes and had such a relaxing time. The house was a perfect size to each have a bedroom and sleep well without being far from my little ones. I'm a happy renter as long as the place is clean. And this place certainly was. From the beds, fresh towels, clean floors and kitchen utensils. I especially loved the attention to detail with having night lights...parents of small children can appreciate that!

10.0 / 10.0

Bliss

Bliss

We booked this last minute and the owner was very accommodating to our limited time and our crazy schedules. The property was clean and I am picky so that's saying a lot. The view is amazing and you are definitely right on the lake. We will book again and absolutely loved the relaxing time we had there.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved our stay here. Plenty of space, very clean, plenty of kitchen items. The temp unexpectedly dropped and we appreciated the extra blankets for the beds and really enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. The view from the cabin is fantastic. You are steps from the beach and can watch and hear the waves from the cabin. We loved it and would love to come back.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect right on beach

Perfect right on beach

Loved our stay here. Plenty of space, very clean, plenty of kitchen items. The temp unexpectedly dropped and we appreciated the extra blankets for the beds and really enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. The view from the cabin is fantastic. You are steps from the beach and can watch and hear the waves from the cabin. We loved it and would love to come back.

10.0 / 10.0

A very pleasant experience. A new view of lake Michigan for me and my family. Accommodation we're cl

A very pleasant experience. A new view of lake Michigan for me and my family. Accommodation we're cl

I would gladly return.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect!

Perfect!

This little place was the perfect way to enjoy the Indiana Dunes. The house is nicely renovated and immaculate inside. It has all the comforts of home. The kitchen is completely furnished so you can prepare all meals at the house if you choose. You can see the state park down the beach and it just a couple minute walk to the trails and big dunes. We especially liked the deck overlooking the lake and the beach right outside the door. The owners are excellent to work with!!! You can't go wrong.

10.0 / 10.0

Very Nice!!

Very Nice!!

We stayed for a long weekend in early May and while the weather didn't provide much fun (windy, cold, rainy!) the cottage was absolutely perfect. Windows which allowed great views of the lake, just a 10 minute walk on the beach to the Dunes State Park and all the amenities you would need. Will definitely be making our way back here in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

Clean, right on the beach, walking distance to Indiana dunes, and beautiful sunsets.

Clean, right on the beach, walking distance to Indiana dunes, and beautiful sunsets.

The owners make renting easy and are trustworthy. There are no hidden fees.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy Cottage with Amazing Views!

Cozy Cottage with Amazing Views!

We loved this little vacation getaway and couldn't believe how close it was to the water! When we first arrived, the weather was cold and windy, but the views out the windows were so amazing I could have just sat by the windows and watched the water all day. My three young children did get a little antsy inside though, so we took the owners suggestion of visiting some of the local libraries and they had a ton of great kids activities. The following day warmed up and we spent hours playing in the sand on the beach, just steps below. The sunsets were beautiful every night, and the owners were great to work with! Pros: • GREAT location! Literally ON the beach-- and just a short walk to the Indiana Dunes State Park lakeshore • Clean, well maintained living areas. Kind of a beach/cabin feel that worked. Plenty of towels and kitchen items. Also lots of beach toys for the kids and other outdoor items (bbq, fire pit, canoe, kayak) We just didn't get to use most of those due to the cooler weather, but I'm sure they would be great to have around during the warmer months! • Very helpful owners! Gave us plenty of good ideas of where to go when the weather wasn't the greatest, and were very responsive if we needed anything! • Close driving proximity to local restaurants and other things-- but easy enough to just stay at the cottage your whole stay too-- every thing you need is there! (cable tv, wifi, full kitchen to make your own meals, etc) Cons: • Long walk down stairs to cabin from parking (this is how you get so close to the water! But nice to be aware about in advance so that you can plan your packing accordingly and have to take as few trips up/down as possible) • We weren't huge fans of the drinking water. Totally drinkable/useable, but I think we are spoiled with our more filtered water at home, so will just plan to bring some of our own next time. • Off season felt more private, but you do have possible neighbors below and in close proximity next door to you on both sides, so may not be AS private as you want. Our kids liked it as they are always making new "friends" but several times I had to remind them not to bang around so loudly in the mornings as we didn't want to disturb the guests below us.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage, fantastic views, perfect location!

Lovely cottage, fantastic views, perfect location!

My husband and I stayed with our two small children, and we had a wonderful time! The cottage itself is charming...modern, well-equipped, and clean with original woodwork and doors throughout. Wonderful open layout in the common areas, but it was easy to find areas of privacy as well. We've stayed in beachfront homes before, but this is literally the closest we've ever been. Walk right down the stairs from the deck to a private beach that has a ton of beach toys as well as paddle boards and kayaks to experience the lake. The location can't be beat. The neighborhood is private, and it's only a short walk down the beach to dunes and the state park. It's also a short drive to other attractions, grocery stores, etc. We enjoyed watching sunsets from the deck and seeing the Chicago skyline across the lake. We'd recommend it and would love to come back ourselves!

10.0 / 10.0

Loved it

Loved it

It was a perfect short getaway. Love the location. Best cottage on the lakeshore. Very accommodating and weather was perfect for us. Will definitely be back and already recommended it! Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Great getaway on private beach!

Great getaway on private beach!

I rented this place for a relaxing bachelorette party getaway. The house is beautiful and equipped with everything you need to cook, grill and even make a bonfire. It is on a private beach so there is nice quiet space to relax on the sand. The owners and neighbors were all very friendly. We also rented the owner's studio apartment below this cottage for extra space and privacy. Everything was clean and well-maintained. It is just a short ride from the busy city of Chicago where we live, but felt like a true vacation. We would absolutely rent again!

10.0 / 10.0

Birthday Weekend Getaway

Birthday Weekend Getaway

We stayed at this lovely Porter beach front cottage for the weekend for a 50th birthday celebration! It was an absolutely fabulous weekend at the beach, by the dunes! Property managers very helpful. Very well equipped cottage, great view of the lake, comfortable beds, wonderfully clean! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back. Curt & Family

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