Title: Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7214&destination=Chesterton%2C+Indiana%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=95044250&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago ## Photo gallery for Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago ![Property grounds - Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago (Chesterton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95044300/95044250/a5e3e3f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices - Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago (Chesterton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95044300/95044250/ecb842fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices - Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago (Chesterton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95044300/95044250/927385a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago (Chesterton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95044300/95044250/4b623c0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago (Chesterton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95044300/95044250/37fd4a15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to this prime townhouse, nestled near Downtown and walking distance from Dogwood park. Unwind in the living room with comfortable design elements, or get work done in the office space. Take advantage of a well-equipped kitchen and enjoy outdoor time on the peaceful patio. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago Stunning double- story Townhouse with prime location! 2 min from Downtown, walking distance from Dogwood park and 9 min to Indiana Dunes State Park. First Floor; \-Living room with with comfortable, modern design coach and bar cart, smart tv with streaming access, \-Office workplace, \-Well- equipped kitchen with all necessary appliances, kitchenware, Keurig coffee maker, airfryer, toaster, microwave,island w/ seating, \-Laundry with stackable washer and dryer, \-Half bathroom Peaceful fully fenced back yard with patio furniture and grill. Second Floor: Two bedrooms with blackout curtains and blinds. \-One with queen size bed and magical balcony with comfortable furniture ready for you to enjoy the quiet evening with a glass of wine. \- Large second bedroom with queen bed and comfortable chairs \-Bathroom with shower/ tub combination, Plenty of closets space. Pets are on a case by case scenario. 1 car garage with garage opener and parking on the premises for 2 cars. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - On a lake ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94690000/94689100/94689032/fb8be5d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Birdhouse - No Cleaning Fee - Pet Friendly - Dunes National Park Chesterton - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews £157 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=94689032&PinnedHotelID=94689032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385700/69385681/7cfedc54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The "Pool Barn" w/Pool, Hot Tub, Billiards & more near Indiana Dunes Porter - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 17 reviews £189 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=69385681&PinnedHotelID=69385681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122890000/122882400/122882330/70e73bef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Chesterton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brown Field or Athletics-Recreation Center. [Visit our Chesterton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chesterton.dx7214) [View more Holiday homes in Chesterton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chesterton-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7214-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.60366,-87.07617&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dq%7D%7CF%60anrO%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU%40U%40Q%40U%40U%40S%40SBS%40UBSBUBSBQBSBUDSDSBQDSDSDSFQDQDSFQFQFQFSFQFOFQHQFOHOHQHOHQHMHOHOJMHOJMHMJOJMJMJKJMLKJKJKLKJKLKJILILKLILGLILILGNGLILELENGLENGLCNELGNCNCLCNCNALCNANCNANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLFNDNBLFLDNFLDLDLHNFLFLHLHLFLHLJLHJHLJJJLJJJJJLJJLJJJLJLJNHLJLHNJLHNHNHNHNHNHPHNFNHPFPFNFPFRFPFPFPDRDPFRDPDRDRBRDPDTBRBRBPBRBTBR%40T%40RBR%40R%40T%40T%40P%40T%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTATARARATARCTARARCRCTCRCRCRCREREPCREREREPGREPERGPGRGPGPGPGNGRINGNIPINIPILIPILINKLINKNILKLKLKLKJKLMJKJKJMJKJMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHMFOFMHMFMDOFMDMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGMIOGMGMIMGMIMIMKMIKIMKKKMKKKKKMKKMKKKMKMKMIMKOIOKMIOIMIOIOIQIOIQGOIOGSGOGQGQGQGSGQESEQGQESESESCQESESCSCSCSCSCUCSASCSAUASAUASASAU%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J56sbqJMQ_birFO0oyvC3-LpUUs=) Chesterton, IN ### What's nearby - ![BGGWKA INDIANA - Sand along the shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091455/1c624b87-83c9-41b1-ae15-ba4c82962884.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Indiana Dunes National Park 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - ![Indiana Dunes National Park Sign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998150039/1179bf39-711c-4b74-aec4-01645a90932f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Indiana Dunes Visitor Center 5 min drive \- 4.0 miles - ![Beachfront along Lake Michigan in Indiana Dunes State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162867/cb0405b1-d7c0-4e89-9296-a84e71ceac89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Indiana Dunes State Park 5 min drive \- 4.4 miles - ![Aerial View of a large University in the Chicago Neighborhood of Hyde Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064081/ed547d2b-1357-42b3-840a-f88661f7db9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Chicago 44 min drive \- 44.8 miles - Chesterton Art Center 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago 12 min drive ### Restaurants - TravelCenters of America 6 min drive - McDonald's 6 min drive - Wagner's Ribs 4 min drive - Leroy's "Hot Stuff 5 min drive - Round the Clock Restaurant - Chesterton 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago ? ### How much is parking at Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago ? ### What time is check-in at Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago ? ### What time is check-out at Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago ? ### Where is Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Balcony/Patio/ Separate Fenced Yard + Beach, Park & Downtown+close to Chicago Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick R. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Spot Near the Dunes Excellent spot for several people to stay and enjoy the Dunes. Clean, quiet, centrally located to lots of Dunes hotspots. Thanks for the great stay! ##### Nick R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aleycia M. 30 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay The owners were great from start to finish. The townhouse is as advertised. Has all essentials you need. Quiet part of town. ##### Aleycia M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya H. 15 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful My son and I stayed at this property this weekend and it was perfect for what we needed. It was the next best thing to home away from home. It had everything you could need and the beds were very comfortable. The property manager was wonderful and communication was great and she was very helpful to me. I will stay at this property again in the future. ##### Tanya H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Linda F. 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice, clean & comfortable My adult daughter & I stayed for 3 nights while visiting Indian Dunes. The duplex looks newly remodeled and it was clean and comfortable. Vic&Ari were easy to communicate with and responded to our questions in a timely manner. They even recommended a great restaurant! ##### Linda F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney G. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Perfect for what we needed The property was older but decorated beautifully. Had a faint smoke odor but it faded in several days. All amenities that we needed, comfy beds, sheets, towels and pillows. The extra bathroom was a life saver for our family of 4\. All appliances were in good, working condition. Neighborhood is ok, but close to so many things (specially what we needed). Host was extremely easy to communicate with and accommodating. 10/10 for Vic and Ari! ##### Courtney G. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry M. 9 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy It was great. The host was very responsive and kind ##### Sherry M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. 7 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean, comfortable duplex. It served its purpose as a nice place to stay during the Thanksgiving holiday. The hosts were so responsive!! When I had questions, they immediately answered and advised! No waiting! The master bedroom is very large with extra sitting space. I would recommend for a small group to enjoy intimate space. ##### Lisa P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johannah F. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Homebase I was pleased with this quiet neighborhood to stay as homebase while in Northwest Indiana. There was even beach supplies available to use! I wish there had been a can opener in the kitchen and taller bar stools as they were short and the bar space for sitting was very tall. ##### Johannah F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Madelyn B. 1 Sept 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Listing company cancelled my stay and still charged me I booked this property directly through VRBO. 5 minutes after booking, I received a call that the property wasn’t available and they had “no idea” how I was able to book it. I was told they would be cancelling the reservation and reversing all charges. I continued to receive confirmation emails from VRBO about my upcoming stay and was charged as well. I have yet to receive my refund or any type of cancellation email. ##### Madelyn B. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ---