Title: Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. ![Interior - Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. (Dune Acres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111084500/111084452/fb4ee9da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. (Dune Acres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111084500/111084452/75c9cd4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. (Dune Acres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111084500/111084452/4f67eefa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. (Dune Acres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111084500/111084452/a94beec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. (Dune Acres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111084500/111084452/7cf2f444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1331 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. Nestled amidst towering pines and just steps from the serene shores of Lake Michigan, Jack’s Beachside Book Nook is your idyllic escape from the city’s clamor. This rustic, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat in the exclusive Dune Acres community offers tranquility, privacy, and breathtaking lake views, just one hour from Downtown Chicago on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. This home is perched atop a private hill, just one lot back from the beach. A private staircase down the backside of your hill leads you to a public beach path, only accessible on foot. You may have this section of the beach to yourself for your entire stay! This home offers 3 simple, comfortable bedrooms - one queen and one double bed on the main floor, and one king bed on the second floor. Massive picture windows look out across the wooded property from the queen bedroom, while the double bedroom offers a seating area. A full bath with a walk-in shower completes the floor. A laundry room & extra fridge in the utility area complete this floor. Head upstairs to the open living & dining room, with floor to ceiling windows, an enclosed sunroom seating area, and cozy kitchen. Outside, you'll find a charming pond, seating area, grill, and parking for up to four cars in the driveway. The community offers tennis & basketball courts, a playground, and another beach access point with permitted parking, within a 5-minute drive. Due to the owner's extensive library, you'll never run out of beach reads. For all of you writers & musicians - the quietude and inspiring surroundings make it the perfect place to spark creativity. Due to town code, this home can only accommodate four reservations per year, so space is extremely limited. Open for stays of two weeks or longer. Pet-Free Zone: To ensure a clean and hypoallergenic environment for all guests, pets are not allowed on the property. Fire Safety: For the safety of all guests, fireworks are strictly prohibited. Smoke-Free Property: Smoking is not permitted inside the home or on the property. Parking: Please park vehicles in the designated driveway area. Parking on public roads is not permitted. Age Restriction: To rent this property, guests must be at least 25 years old. Climate Control: The home is naturally cooled by its lakefront location and dune-side construction. While central air conditioning is not available, the home typically remains comfortably cool throughout the year. Window Coverings: Please note that the windows do not have full blinds. However, the home’s secluded location ensures privacy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,331 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113290100/113290024/w1290h945x0y1-6626c3ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### After-Dune Delight! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 1531-257693 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.65201%2C-87.09055&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O-LFcsAs4OiXgiu5eShZWe-Bul8=) Dune Acres, IN #### What's nearby - Cowles Bog Trailhead \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Dune Acres Beach \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Ridge Beach \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - East Beach \- 2 min drive \- 0.7 miles - Bailly Beach \- 11 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪TravelCenters of America - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬8 min drive - ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers.? ### What time is check-in at Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers.? ### What time is check-out at Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers.? ### Where is Wooded beach retreat for artists, writers, and sun seekers. located? ## Have a question? 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