Dunes Home – Walk to Town, Fenced Yard, Near Dunes | Valpo University | Dunes

Top rated by guests
The living room warmly welcomes you with cozy seating and a charming ambiance, perfect for relaxation and enjoyment.
Fully Loaded Kitchen| Airfryer || crockpot || complete Knife set|| Toaster || Pots || Ice Maker |  all the Kitchen essentials
Spacious Kitchen to cook meals with| spices || Oil |Provided
Kitchen Area with stainless steel Appliances| Microwave || Cooking Range |
Fully loaded Kitchen with | kids dinnerware|| wine and drink glass set || baking ware || cups || Dishes and silverware || hand blender | and | Cleaning products |
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(74 Ratings)
"Very nice space, with plenty of room and a great location. "
Briana R.
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(74 Ratings)

House in Porter, IN

9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

Welcome to your thoughtfully designed, fully equipped getaway near Indiana Dunes National Park — perfect for families, friend groups, or anyone chasing sandy shores and tree-lined trails. Historically pet-friendly, freshly updated, and just a few minutes' walk to historic downtown Chesterton.

3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 living rooms with Smart TVs | Private fenced backyard with fire pit

OUTDOOR LIVING
Covered outdoor dining area, seats 8+. Adirondack chairs for lounging. Fire pit for s'mores and late-night gatherings. Private fenced-in backyard, safe and spacious for kids and pets.

INDOOR LIVING
2 Smart TVs for streaming. Dining table for meals and game nights. Books and board games for all ages.

KITCHEN
Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, toaster, and water filter. Complimentary teas, spices, cooking basics, and knife set. Complete dishware, cookware, and flatware.

GENERAL AMENITIES
Central heating and A/C. Washer and dryer, private on the main level. Fresh linens, towels, and beach towels provided. Hair dryer. Keyless entry for easy self-check-in.

PARKING
Driveway fits up to 4 vehicles.

GUEST ACCESS
The entire home plus all listed amenities are included in your stay. I'm available by phone or message throughout your stay, and self-check-in means your time is your own.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out is often possible depending on same-day turnovers for a 50$ fee — just ask. Key code and instructions are sent by message the morning of arrival. Chesterton operates on Central Standard Time (CST).

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY NOTES
Three outdoor steps to enter the home. Main-level bedroom and bathroom available. Homes are not baby-proofed (no outlet covers, no cabinet locks, furniture not secured to walls) — guests are responsible for supervising children. Max occupancy: 9 guests.

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BOOKING REQUIREMENTS
Primary guest must be 25+ with a verified government ID. Guests with positive prior reviews are preferred, or a fully refundable $300 damage deposit hold will apply. The deposit is an authorization hold only, released after checkout once the home is confirmed in good condition.

HOUSE RULES
No smoking on the property. No parties or large gatherings. Must be 25+ to book. Report any damage during your stay.

PET POLICY
Dogs allowed, $50 fee per dog. Must be crated if left alone. Max 3 dogs, not allowed on beds or furniture. Extra cleaning or damage fees may apply for violations.

RENTAL AGREEMENT
After booking, guests will be asked to sign a standard rental agreement reflecting these house rules and booking details. Information collected is used only to coordinate your stay and is kept strictly confidential.

Amenities at Dunes Home – Walk to Town, Fenced Yard, Near Dunes | Valpo University | Dunes

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Porter, IN


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(74 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Very nice space, with plenty of room and a great location.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Everything was as described! House was in a great location (Go across the parking lot to George's for lunch if you're hungry). Easy access to all highways and the train into Chicago.Beds were comfortable. Everything worked as it should. Kind of wish there was a tv in the bedroom and the couch was kinda lumpy, but nothing that would make me change my rating.Overall was a great stay and we will definitely be back when we come to visit family.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Host was welcoming and very responsive
6 / 10Average·May 2026
Great location for the national park and state park and a day trip to Chicago. Was not happy with the host of the house. Upon arrival the house had unlocked windows, ripped blinds on both sides of house, trash from last guest, dead bug, towels were folded wet not damp but wet. Broken fence panels in yard and we paid a pet fee and picked this house for the back yard. Storm damage had the gazebo upside down in side yard. Trash on floors upstairs and downstairs. When contacting the host I was told he left bug spray if I wanted to spray for bugs, I could dry the towels and I could take the trash out and him and his team would get back with me on the rest of it. That was Sunday. We left the following Sunday and never heard a peep from him or his team. Very disappointed since this home had a high rating. I did not go on vacation to spray for bugs empty others trash and to keep my dogs on a leash. Apparently from talking to people the storm damage was not recent it was just taken care of.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Dunes Home – Walk to Town, Fenced Yard, Near Dunes | Valpo University | Dunes. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Dunes Home – Walk to Town, Fenced Yard, Near Dunes | Valpo University | Dunes pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Dunes Home – Walk to Town, Fenced Yard, Near Dunes | Valpo University | Dunes?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.