Title: The Dock House on Pine Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36619037&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Dock House on Pine Lake Holiday home in La Porte with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Dock House on Pine Lake ![Property grounds - The Dock House on Pine Lake (La Porte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36619100/36619037/88e46ea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Dock House on Pine Lake (La Porte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36619100/36619037/ebc9671e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Dock House on Pine Lake (La Porte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36619100/36619037/6de19a60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Dock House on Pine Lake (La Porte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36619100/36619037/57522844.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Dock House on Pine Lake (La Porte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36619100/36619037/24cb9f16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience a serene escape at this cozy cottage, surrounded by .4 acres of open land and featuring an outdoor patio perfect for relaxation. Enjoy the sun room and family room or cook up a storm in the fully-equipped kitchen. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### The Dock House on Pine Lake Cozy cottage with a private dock. Drop in your own boat or rent one and stay a while! Private Dock Outdoor Patio .4 acres of open land Sun room Family room Kitchen 2 bedrooms Laundry room Near by: On Pine and connects to Stone Lake Multiple Golf Courses Norte Dame Casinos Wineries Lake Michigan/ New Buffalo/ Stray Dog Indiana Dunes Downtown Laporte Nearby grocery stores Marinas to rent boats/ kayaks Restaurant on the lake! We recommend bringing bug spray, firewood, and bottled water (most of our guests are use to Lake Michigan water and Laporte, IN is well water) Cameras on property are only on exterior and front of home to view parking/ road access. All activities on the property are at your own risk- safety first! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Smoke-free property - Note from host: $1,000 fine if smoke is anywhere ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Golfing 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 ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549000/33548962/2d8f04c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "SOFANA ON THE LAKE" - Unforgettable Moments of Relaxation at The Lake!!! La Porte - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=33548962&PinnedHotelID=33548962&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=36619037&PinnedHotelID=36619037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=36619037,33548962) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Everything is at your own risk on the property ### Events No events allowed $1,000 fine if there is a party thrown ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted $1,000 fine if smoke is anywhere ## 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: $1,000 fine if there is a party thrown 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Entire Cottage Private Pier Access Boat Drop Large Land House Entire Cottage Private Pier Access Boat Drop Large Land La Porte Entire Cottage Private Pier Access Boat Drop Large Land Home Right on the Water Private Dock Large Land! Entire Cottage Private Pier Access Boat Drop Large Land Cozy Lake House With Private Pier and Large Yard! La Porte Home Right on the Water Private Dock Boat Launch Large Land! Newly Renovated Home Right on the Water Private Pier Large Land! ## About the area La Porte is home to this holiday home. Barker Mansion and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Legacy Hills Golf Club and Beechwood Golf Course. Cleveland Park and Minden Bog are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our La Porte travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Porte.dx8562) [View more Holiday homes in La Porte](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Porte-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8562-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.62535,-86.75781&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oya%7DFh%7BopO%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40U%40S%40SBS%40UBSBUBQBSBSBUDSDSBQDSDSDSFQDSDQFQFQDQHSFQFOFQHQFOHOHQHOFQJMHOHOHOJMJMHMJOJMJMJKJMJKLMJKLIJKLIJMLILGLKLGLILILGLINGLELGLENGNELENCLENELCNCNCNCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FLBNBNBLBNBNDLDNBNDLDLFNDLFLDLFNHLFLHLHLFLJLFLHJLLHJJLHJJJLLJJLJJJLJLJNHLJLHLJNHNHNHLHPHNHPFNHNHPFPFNFPFRFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDRDRBPDRDRBTBRBRBPBTBR%40T%40RBR%40R%40T%40T%40R%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTATARARATARCTARARCRCTCRCRCRCRERERCPERERERGPERGPEPGRGPGPGPGPGPININGPINIPININILIPKLILKNILKLKLKLKLKJMJKLKJMHKLMHKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMHOFMFMFMFODMDMDOFOBMDOBOBMDO%40ODM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOEOAOEMCOCMEOCMGOEOEMEMGMGOGMGMIMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIKMMIKKMKKMKKKMKMKMKMIMKOKMIMIQIMKOGOIQIOIQGOIOGQGQGQIQEQGSGQEQESGQESESESCQESESCSCSCSCSCUCSASCSAUASAUASASAU%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JcN3lXHPLMz5Qg2SSt6AtElXnEM=) La Porte, IN ### What's nearby - ![Indiana Dunes State Park landscape overlooking Lake Michigan at sunset near Porter, Indiana, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/927123930148335616/ea858f8b-4f0e-4699-b89c-b61efc7fa057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pine Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Holmes Island 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Crane Lake 2 min drive \- 0.7 miles - Soldiers Memorial Park 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Legacy Hills Golf Club 4 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Michigan City Station 20 min drive - South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - Culver's 8 min drive - Dunkin' 9 min drive - Pizza Hut 9 min drive - Starbucks 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Dock House on Pine Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Dock House on Pine Lake? ### What time is check-in at The Dock House on Pine Lake? ### What time is check-out at The Dock House on Pine Lake? ### Where is The Dock House on Pine Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Dock House on Pine Lake 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 9 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy K., Chicago, IL 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lake house for a small group getaway Plenty of outdoor space, added bonus they provided yard games. The screened in porch had a picnic table so plenty of room for everyone to sit together during dinner. Very peaceful at night and the location is close to town. The host was amazing, very responsive Would absolutely stay here again!! ##### Kathy K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christie N. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July 2023 We did have to tidy up a little when we got there. Dirty countertops, and had to sweep the floor. Other than that our stay was great. Such a cute, quiet location! ##### Christie N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate B. 6 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A technically smaller cottage that lives large on the water Our group consisted of my husband, our three teenage kids, and a couple of their friends. We wanted a place on the water with a pier for our boat, and this place fit the bill. Although only 2 bedrooms, it has a great kitchen/family combo room, and then an awesome screened-in porch. It's a large lot with lots of space for yard games (which were provided). It was clean and had what we needed. Zach was super responsive. We had no issues - quiet spot with very friendly neighbors who helped in a pinch (we are new boat owners). All in all, a great 4th of July was had! We would go back for sure. ##### Kate B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 28 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very cute cottage on Pine Lake. Beautiful setting with great views. The interior is sparkling clean, very neat. Kitchen new and modern. There is a combined living room/kitchen with two large and comfortable couches, two bedrooms, a bath, and a laundry room. Each major room has an air conditioner. Doors, drawers, cabinets operate smoothly. There is an enclosed porch with a long picnic table. Outside that is a deck with grill, lawn chairs, fire pit. (Unfortunately I could not get the grill to light.) There is a dock on the water (which is a channel leading out to the lake). There is a very large grass lawn between house and road. Very nice (and quiet!) neighborhood, I took many walks along the roads along the lake. Host was extremely responsive which was greatly appreciated. Only downsides: - Wifi did not work during most of our visit, something seemed to be misconfigured. The host gave us a credit. - The water is quite rusty (not sure if the house's pipes or some issue with public water). My legs were tinged with orange and my toes yellow. Not a big deal, but bring bottled water. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alina T. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Nice Experience With Some Minor Flaws Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The location is great, quiet but close to everything. The property is spacious enough for a short getaway. The owner was nice and quick to respond to questions. However, we did encounter a few inconveniences: There's no central AC and given that this is a popular summer destination, that should probably be more clearly stated in the description. There was no extra toilet paper, paper towels, or hand soap provided. Luckily we brought our own, but in our previous experience staying at other properties, extras of these were always available on site. The insides of cabinets, grill, outdoor table, etc were not very clean and we to do quite a bit of cleaning on our own prior to settling in and using everything. The kitchen equipment was a bit lacking compared to our past experiences with similar properties. One cutting board was small and warped, one was very slick and dangerous to cut on. The big kitchen knife was completely dull and unusable. The frying pans weren't in the best shape either, but worked ok for our short stay. I had also reached out prior to booking to confirm the size of the two beds in one of the bedrooms and was told they are both Queens. However, when we got there we realized they were both Full size. Again, not the end of the world, but not exactly what we were hoping for. Overall, a decent stay, but some improvements could be made. ##### Alina T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen F. 11 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Waterfront Getaway Cute vintage cottage on an inlet that leads to lakes on both sides. Nice sized lot with plenty of usable (flat) ground for yard games. Private dock with launch area next to it, although we couldn't tell if launch area belonged to this house or the neighbors, and someone had a trailer parked in it the whole time. There was enough room to slip a kayak by. Fire ring and plenty of outdoor seating was available. Screened-in room off the back of the house with long picnic table was fantastic on one of the days that the weather wasn't good, we were still able to feel like we were sitting outside without getting rained on. There are actually 2 large sofas in the living room, the pictures only show one. The only suggestions I would make are: if you're going to have more than 4 people or don't want to constantly wash dishes, bring along a couple of extra coffee mugs- there are only 4 teacups in kitchen. Also, the water has a bit of a rusty smell and taste- I'm assuming this is well water? We're used to city municipal water, so I'm not sure. You might want to bring some bottled water. Area felt very safe and next door neighbors were friendly and kept to themselves. There are stores and restaurants within easy driving distance. This was a lovely property and we would return. ##### Kristen F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine W. 26 Aug 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Overall good experience Overall a good experience, but upon arriving there was visible dog hair in the living room and kitchen. The bathroom was also not completely clean. Not the end of the world, I just did some quick cleaning. ##### Christine W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allegra S. 22 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway! We had the best time staying here! Zach was super helpful and promptly replied to all of our questions. Everyone in the neighborhood and town were incredibly friendly. We spent the week relaxing outside by the lake. It was truly the perfect vacation! ##### Allegra S. ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer O. 28 Jul 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet lake getaway The house is perfectly located on a very quiet and peaceful corner lot with plenty of privacy. The lake was very enjoyable for boating and swimming. It was slightly inconvenient that we couldn’t use the boat launch we planned on, but we found the marina and our stay was smooth after that. I loved the peacefulness of the back yard. Would stay again. ##### Jennifer O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly A., Chicago 10 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place on a Great Lake This cottage is super cute, and looks exactly like the pictures. The owner was super helpful and quick to respond with any questions. The property has a huge lot of land directly next to it, which is great for any outdoor activities. The cottage is dog friendly, which is a huge plus for us because we got to bring our cute little pup. The dog loved swimming in the water and running around in the open land. The cottage is right on the chanel, so you can swim right there if you wanted to. There is also a private dock there so if you rented a boat, you can easily dock it right by the property. We went for the 4th of July, which was an awesome area to celebrate the holiday. There was a huge firework show for the 3rd and 4th of July. We had the best view of the firework show as well. All the neighbors were super friendly. If you want to rent a boat, I would recommend renting from Pine Lake Rentals. Ask for Ida, she is the owner of the company. They were very nice and helpful. The boats were basically brand new and super clean. This place was so awesome. They even gave me a discount. We really enjoyed our stay and I highly recommend renting this place! We will most likely be back again! ##### Kelly A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Navid K. 29 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location It was great staying here. The owner was super responsive. ##### Navid K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rena H., Columbus 30 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a long weekend getaway We thoroughly enjoyed this home on the water. It sits on an inlet off Pine Lake. We rented the home for some R&R. The deck was a perfect place to grill and hang out. We rented a pontooon boat that was a 5 minute drive from the house. You are also only an hour and a half from Chicago. The house had everything you need and the neighbors were very nice. The owner, Zach, was super helpful and very responsive. It really is a beautiful community surrounded by water. ##### Rena H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. 22 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to fish, relax and check out the wine trails! Just finished a three night stay here with my sister and another close friend. We loved it! Zach, the owner, is the best! He made check-in a breeze and was very accommodating. He responds quickly to any questions and also gives suggestions on great things to do in the area. This cottage is also close to the Lake Michigan Wine Trail. We were in New Buffalo, Michigan in 20 minutes. We will definitely be coming back in the Fall this year! Thanks Zach! ##### Michelle C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R., Darien,Il 9 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pine lake getaway Very cozy house on a beautifull lake with tons of things to do. I would stay again. Thank you Zach! ##### David R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ---