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"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

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Exterior
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, table football
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is £725
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room

Only two miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park, "The Nook" of the Indiana Dunes is your family's special place to stay. Sitting on over an acre of land in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, the back yard has space to play, view wildlife, and gather around the rustic fire pit to enjoy evenings with the family. Conveniently located near Highways 20 and 49, The Nook's location is excellent for pleasing a variety of vacationers in all four seasons with nearby beautiful hiking trails, biking trails, Indiana Dunes State Park and National Park, the South Shore train station (for an easy ride to Chicago), the quaint and charming town of Chesterton with its unique shops and eateries, and of course Lake Michigan's famous sandy beaches.
Originally a farmhouse built nearly 100 years ago, The Nook combines that cozy farmhouse feel with modern comfort. The one-of-a-kind layout of this home is well-suited for two families to vacation together. When you are not dining in the nearby restaurants, enjoy cooking and eating in the roomy, well-equipped kitchen. Bring some charcoal and enjoy grilling out with the backyard park-style charcoal grill.
When a rainy day keeps your family from enjoying the outdoors, head on over to the game room above the garage for a round of ping pong or video games.
YOU CAN START YOUR VACATION OFF RIGHT WITH AN EARLY 1:00 PM CHECK-IN. TAKE YOUR TIME GOING HOME WITH A 1:00 PM CHECK-OUT, at your convenience with no person-to-person contact.
Make yourself at home at The Nook of the Indiana Dunes!
(The Nook is not at this time wheelchair accessible and does require that guests are able to use stairs to enter the home.)

The Nook is in the Central time zone. The two main entrances to the home have doorbells which include security cameras.

NOTEWORTHY PLACES NEAR THE NOOK:

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall-- 11 miles, 16 minutes (Michigan City)
Blue Chip Casino-- 12 miles, 18 minutes (Michigan City)
Old Lighthouse Museum--12 miles, 17 minutes (Michigan City)
Michigan City Lighthouse--12 miles, 19 minutes (Michigan City)
Dune Park South Shore Train Station-- .9 miles, 4 minutes (Porter)
Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach-- 2 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton)
Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors Center-- .7 miles, 2 minutes (Porter)
Glenwood Dunes Trailhead--3.3 miles, 5 minutes (Chesterton) for Cross Country Skiing




***Due to unknown future events such as illness, travel insurance is strongly encouraged for compensation to be made to the guest in the event that a guest must cancel or rearrange a booking very near the check-in date.***

Property manager

Penny

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO smoking in house, decks, garage; ONLY in yard.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: See rental agreement for child safety hazards.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Note from host: Ask host before inviting extra (daytime) guests.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake View Beach - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Dune Acres Beach - 13 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 11 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

As of 26 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room on 8 Jul 2025 start from £724.82, 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.

What time is check-in at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is "The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room located?

This family-friendly Chesterton holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lake Michigan is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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"The Nook"- ROOMY Home 2mi- Dunes & Chesterton, Yard, Fire Pit, Grill, Game Room Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Once again a perfect spot for our weekend retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The Nook was the perfect place to rest and hangout for a wedding weekend. It is beautiful, spacious, well equipped with everything we needed. We loved the large kitchen where everyone gathered and the private game room was so fun! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This house has everything you could want for families and fit our three couples and 6 children no problem. The house has separate "wings" with their own bathrooms, which was amazing for a group like ours. We were all able to eat together in the huge kitchen and stay up talking in the living room without bothering the kids. There's a really neat game room over the garage with foosball, ping pong, a PS4, and an arcade. The home was clean, well-stocked, and a short drive to the dunes. We have stayed here before and will be back many more times!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The was a perfect spot to be for Labor Day Weekend. Close to the Lake, big yard, and plenty of space for multiple families with kids. The place was well stocked and clean…would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We always take the family to a property over the new years holiday. We enjoyed our time. All of the little touches made our stay great. The house is clean and bright and we had more than enough room for all 12 of us. The host is very prompt will all communication and they provided us with all we needed. The nook is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We had a great time. Very comfortable and plenty of room for to spread out. We enjoyed the game room and we even road the bikes. stt location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place for family very near Indiana Dunes lakeshore.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Three families with multiple kids of various ages, and still an abundance of space! We enjoyed all of what the space had to offer, plentiful outside seating, large yard and play structure, bonfire pit, etc! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

It was a beautiful house and had a lot of bedrooms that were spread apart instead of being on top of each other. The living was a great gathering place even though there were 15 of us. I loved the kitchen with its amazing appliances and two different tables to eat at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

House was very accommodating and peaceful neighborhood. Would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

The best part is the location to the State and National Park. Peaceful area. Reasonable rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

This property was perfect for our family! We stayed over Christmas visiting family who lives in the area. House was very large and well equipped. We cooked several meals onsite and the kitchen had everything we needed and more! Plenty of space for a large family. The house was separated into 2 areas which was perfect for us with multi-generation needs. One side was cozy and quiet and had a nice ability for quiet and privacy if necessary. It was very cold so we weren’t really able to use any of the outside amenities but it looked like a great place to visit to see the Dunes in season. We would definitely come back and re-rent for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The home was very spacious and clean. We have rented this home twice and just love it for our large family when we visit the area. Would recommend this rental home for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

What an amazing opportunity to spend a few days with our children and grandchildren. The house provided places to hang out whether it was in the backyard, game room, living room or enjoying our meals together in the big kitchen. The proximity to grocery, restaurants and of course the beach was superb. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This house is fantastic for a large group. We loved the fire pit, game room and large kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

It was a great time with kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We had a great time! Everything was so clean and there were so many things provided that we put to use! What a great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

The Nook was wonderful for our large family gathering. The house is spacious with lots of rooms and beds, large kitchen and plenty of seating for meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Very clean, lots of room to be together, awesome kitchen. Grandkids loved the variety of bicycles.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Pics are accurate, beds comfortable, plenty of space for zenith time, well-equipped, thoughtful hostess, near Dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Great game room, fire pit, and little extras
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Clean and quaint house that is just a quick drive to several beaches. House is fully equipped for a beach vacation. Property manager is quick to respond and reliable. Perfect location for an extended family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Beautiful home which provided comfortable accommodations for 13 adults. The beds were comfortable and the living spaces plenty. We thoroughly enjoyed the game room over the garage as well as the large kitchen area to sit, eat and converse. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Our family met at the house for a vacation together. This house had plenty of space for the 12 of us, plus kid/family activities. There were bikes for us to use, a game room, firepit, large yard, and karaoke. The house is close to beaches, parks, and dunes. We had a wonderful time together. When I asked a question of the owner, she got back to me quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024