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You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!

  • Central Location Near Popular Areas | 2,504 Sq Ft Property | Private Hot Tub

    Nestled on Dombey Lake, this 3-bed, 3-bath vacation rental is perfect for outdoorsy travelers heading to Northwest Indiana. The home has a beautifully decorated interior, at-home essentials, and an additional kitchen and bar in the downstairs living area! Outside boasts a private yard and hot tub, along with a deck to enjoy a refreshing drink with beautiful lake views! Head up to Lake Michigan — just 3 miles away.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
    - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
    - Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
    - Studio: 1 twin daybed w/ twin trundle
    - Family Room: 2 twin sleeper chairs

    INDOOR LIVING
    - 2 Smart TVs
    - Dining table
    - Dry bar
    - Board games

    OUTDOOR SPACE
    - Furnished deck, outdoor dining, gas grill, hot tub
    - Waterfront deck, 2 wood-burning fire pits
    - 2 single adult kayaks, 2 kid kayaks, life vests (2 children, 2 youth, 4 adult)

    KITCHEN
    - Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances
    - Dishware/flatware
    - Breakfast bar
    - Keurig coffee maker w/ complimentary K-Cups

    GENERAL
    - Washer/dryer
    - Linens/towels, hair dryers
    - Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
    - Free WiFi

    FAQ
    - 3 external security cameras (facing outward)
    - Security alarm system

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Single-story home, 2 steps to enter

    PARKING
    - Driveway (5 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Close to golf courses
    - 3 miles to Lake Michigan
    - 5 miles to Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk Pavilion
    - 21 miles to Michigan City
    - 39 miles to Chicago
    - 40 miles to Chicago Midway Int'l Airport

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Must be at least 25 years old to book
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This single-story property requires 2 steps to enter
    - Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is a doorbell camera on the front door facing the entryway. Camera 2 is on the front of the garage facing the driveway and street. Camera 3 is on the rear west end of the house facing the backyard, upper deck, rear upper patio, and the deck on the lake. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound. There is also a security alarm system with the keyless entry

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About the area

Located in Portage, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating. Visit our Portage travel guide
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Portage, IN

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with sparse grass and waves in the background.
    Indiana Dunes National Park
    3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • A dense forest with tall trees and sunlight filtering through the canopy.
    East Branch
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • A frozen lake with sparse vegetation in the foreground and a sunset sky.
    Marquette Park
    6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Founders' Square Park
    4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Paul H. Douglas Center
    6 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago
    7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Denny's
    5 min drive
  • Mr Fuel Travel Center
    4 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park, East Branch and Long Lake. NorthShore Health Centers and Founders' Square Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Kayaks & Fire Pits: Waterfront Portage Getaway! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

Great place to stay!! Beautiful lake in the back yard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Getaway

House and property were very nice. Back yard and hot tub were lovely. Loved watching all of the wildlife. A very quiet neighborhood. Property manager was responsive and very accommodating.We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake

Enjoyed the lake and outside area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding stay

House was spacious, well decorated, clean and well stocked inside. The outdoor area was amazing. The kayaks, fishing pond, fishing poles, fire ring and hot tub made the outside areas fun and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The outdoor space at this property is wonderful. It is right on a pond. There is a grill, firepit, plenty of places to sit and relax. We were happy with the spacious and clean inside as well. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home

We are originally from the area but moved to GA 18 years ago. All of our Family still resides in NW Indiana. It was nice to have a home to stay in and yet be together with all of our Family. The property was a perfect location and provided all the comforts of home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time had by all!

The property was well kept. Anything we could have possibly needed was on hand. Geraldine was friendly and accessible, although everything was so prepared we really didn't need to contact her for anything. Excellent place to stay when visiting the dunes. Able to come back to the place after a long day in the national Park and relax on the deck, kayak, fish and just relax. Highly recommend this property to anybody visiting Indiana dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is great place to stay for all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house. The lake is beautiful. We enjoyed relaxing under the gazebo.The house is clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great view and wonderful amenities! It's an easy drive to the Indiana Dunes trails.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was okay. We didn't have a lighter in the house to start our campfire. The wood was also wet. It was hard to find even a broom in the place to sweep up. The other thing that bothered me was they had a security system that ding every time a door opened and closed. Then it would chirp every 2 minutes because the battery was dead. We had to play white noise to not hear it when we went to bed. The host was very responsive but I think this was overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and the backyard was excellent for hanging out with friends. Nice to have kayaks as well to use in the lake in the back. Proximity to Dunes was also excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time except locking us out of the house the second day we were there. The host Geri was great and came and unlocked the door for us. The house was great and fit us all perfectly! The kids loved fishing and kayaking and even caught a few fish. The only issue we had but more of just an inconvenience was there was no ice or water coming from the fridge and the queen beds are a little uncomfortable to sleep on. My hips were sore in the mornings. Other than that it was great. Close to the beach and amenities yet away from the Hustle and Bustle of the city’s
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful home and amenities. Wonderful backyard and many supplies available in the house, 10-15min drive to Indiana Dunes state park. However, some stained bed covers, flat pillows, bugs in basement and rooms, extremely uncomfortable beds, no night stands or plug ins by the beds. Mismatched information about check-in and check-out between the website and the book in the house. House rules book states to put linens and towels in hamper available in each room, only found 1 hamper available in basement. The guest contact was very short and cold when asked a few questions and one time she did not respond at all. Someone arrived at the house before 10am while we were getting in the car to leave during check-out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the guys really enjoyed the property. The combination of outdoor & indoor space was perfectly suited to our needs. On-site activities included kayaking, fishing, eating & lounging on the decks, hot tub, & movies!We're planning on renting there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blast Camp PB

Back yard that is realaxing to just set back with views of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a friends get away!

A group of us took a weekend away and stayed at this property. We used the train to go to Chicago for a Cubs game! Great amenities and easy access for our trip! Property was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unexpectedly wonderful

Loved the home, space and lake access. Management was great and easy to communicate with. Great getaway for family or relaxing girls trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This place is perfect for a large family or a group of friends! Clean and lots of perks. Loved the hot tub and the responsive host! You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Mrs Geraldine and Billy are great host the property was exactly what you see online I was very impressed nice cozy house I have become a lifetime customer !! Thank you Mrs Geraldine for everything and being so accommodating about switching of the properties at last minute I didn't get a chance to meet you in person but in due time 🙂Thank you again for a great weekend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent all around

House was clean, beautifully decorated, and much large than it appeared from the outside and images. Best stocked kitchen of any other places I have stayed. The backyard and pier were large, comfortable. Kids loved play around the in the water - swimming, kayaks and the paddle boat. Ms. Geri was so pleasant. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. It was a great location for visiting Indiana Dunes. I gave a 4/5 overall because I didn't like the fact that we had to put all of the clean dishes away from the dishwasher, strip the beds and take the garbage out to the bins. I feel like this is why you pay a cleaning fee. My only other suggestions for the host would be to get better pillows in the bedrooms, the ones provided were very flat and stained, and also some hooks in the bathrooms or bedrooms to hang towels on would have been really helpful. There is only a small towel bar in the bathroom, not big enough for more than one wet towel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No working hot tub

One of the main reasons for staying here was a private hot tub. It was being repaired when we got there and took until the next day to be heated and after turning on, it immediately started leaking and shut down. Still not repaired as of check out time. We would appreciate an adjustment made to the cost of rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Retreat for Families

We absolutely loved our stay here. We traveled with four adults and three kids (between the ages of 3 and 8) and truly felt like there was something for everyone. From the provided fishing poles and kayaks, to nights in the hot tub or around the fire pit, each space seemed to be designed with intentionality, and with families and relaxation in mind. The indoor spaces offered just enough amenities and space to truly make it feel like a home away from home. Multiple spacious living areas made it very comfortable. The lake itself was serene and clean. A quiet peaceful space to reflect and enjoy nature, and the absolute perfect view to wake up to in the morning.We also enjoyed meeting the host, Geraldine, and hearing about the history of the lake. We accidentally locked the basement door and couldn’t get downstairs. She responded to texts quickly and came over within a couple hours. She was so kind and friendly, had all the qualities you’d look for in an excellent hostess. You could really tell she cares about the guest experience. The town of Portage itself wasn’t much, but this was the perfect place to stay- an hour drive (or less depending on traffic) to the city, a half an hour across the border to Michigan and adorable little beach towns, and a quick ten min drive to the gorgeous beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park… if you can pull yourself away from the serenity of lake life long enough to explore elsewhere that is ;)Our entire crew would be quick to recommend this space to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway, with tons of adventure within arms reach for those who want to stay busy as well! It was a beautiful balance of both!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, fun, and close to Indiana Dunes!

We met our dear friends and their kids here for a long weekend to explore Indiana Dunes, and we think it was the perfect house for our four adults and five kids (ages 6 to 15). Pros:- The pond it sits on is beautiful! The kids went on the kayaks both days. - The outdoor space is lovely. The kids spent all their time at the house outside. We ate outside, played games outside, etc. - Quiet neighborhood - The kids loved the hot tub!- Reasonably priced- Close to Indiana Dunes National and State Parks (the reason we came here!)- Clean beds, bathrooms - super important to me!- Plenty of towels and linens and blanketsCons:- Gas oven makes the whole house smell of gas, which was concerning to us. We stopped making sweet potatoes because we were worried about the smell. Opened the back door to air it out, and it was fine. - Drains in both upstairs showers are very slow, so you end up showering while standing in some water. - House alarm went off one evening, and we're still not exactly sure why. The Evolve company was as helpful as they could be, but we never heard back from our local hosts about it. Luckily, it only happened once. So, not a huge deal. - If you're planning on cutting a watermelon, plan to bring your own knives. ;) Overall, we had a lovely time and would stay here again. The outdoor space makes this place special! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025