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Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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Chesterton, IN
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes

Welcome to your perfect getaway in Chesterton, Indiana—an updated, pet-friendly rental home just minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park and close to Valparaiso University. This spacious, thoughtfully designed retreat offers the charm of a quiet neighborhood with the convenience of modern amenities.

Unlike many homes in the area, this property experiences minimal train noise, so you can enjoy your stay in peace without the constant sounds that may affect other rentals nearby.

🏡 Property Highlights:

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3 Living Areas with 3 Smart TVs

2 King Beds + Queen and Twin Options + Queen Airbed

Game Room with Foosball, Air Hockey, Arcade Machine

Bar Area in the Basement – adults-only hangout zone

Outdoor Dining Area on a Covered Porch

Newly Updated Interior with Modern Furnishings

Pet-Friendly with Fenced-In Backyard

High Chair and Crib Provided

📍 Prime Location:

A few minutes’ walk to historic Chesterton Downtown (shops, wineries, dining)

4 miles to Indiana Dunes National Park & the beach

10 minutes to Valparaiso University

Close to local attractions like Thomas Centennial Park, Running Vines Winery, Octave Grill, and Coffee Creek Park

🛋️ Indoor Living Spaces:
Enjoy a flowing layout with three distinct living areas, all furnished with cozy couches, beautiful lighting, and three Smart TVs with streaming capabilities. Whether you’re hosting movie night, reading in a quiet nook, or playing games with friends, there’s a spot for everyone.

🎮 Basement Game Room & Bar:
A fully finished basement adds a new level of fun:

Foosball Table

Air Hockey Table

Arcade Machine

3rd Living Area with Smart TV

Lounge Seating

Bar Area with Bar Stools

🍳 Kitchen Amenities:
The kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking and dining needs:

Stainless Steel Appliances

Drip Coffee Maker, Toaster, Water Filter

Complimentary Teas, Spices, and Cooking Basics

Knife Set, Cutting Boards, Mixing Bowls

Full Dishware/Flatware Set

Outdoor Dining Set included

🌿 Outdoor Living:
Step outside to enjoy your private fenced-in backyard featuring:

Covered Porch with Dining Table

Adirondack Chairs for Lounging

Fire Pit Area for S’mores & Stories

Room to Play or Relax

🛏️ Bedroom & Bathroom Layout:

Bedroom 1 (Main Level): King Bed, Vanity, Blackout Curtains

Bedroom 2 (Main Level): Queen Bed, Closet

Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): King Bed, Desk, Vanity

Bedroom 4 (Upstairs – Kids Area): Twin Beds, Bunk Setup, Games, Smart TV

Bedroom 5 (Basement): Twin Bed, Quiet Private Corner

Queen Airbed provided for extra guests

Bathrooms:

Main Floor: Full Bath w/ Rainfall Shower

Upstairs: Full Bath w/ Double Vanity & Tub

Basement: Full Bath w/ Shower, Hair Dryer, Makeup Remover Wipes, Ear Buds

👶 Family-Friendly Perks:

Crib

High Chair

Toddler Board Games

Books for Kids & Teens

Indoor & Outdoor Play Space

🧺 General Amenities:

Central Heating & Air Conditioning

Washer & Dryer with Detergent

Linens, Towels, and Beach Towels Provided

Hair Dryer

Keyless Entry

Flexible Check-In/Out When Possible

🧑‍💻 Remote Work Ready:

Work Desk & Chair

High-Speed Wi-Fi

Quiet Corners for Focused Work

🚗 Parking & Accessibility:

Driveway fits up to 5 vehicles

Easy self-check-in with keyless entry

Only 3 outdoor steps to enter

1st Floor Bedroom & Bathroom make it accessible for seniors or those avoiding stairs

Note: Property is not baby-proofed

🌅 Nearby Attractions:

Nature & Outdoors:

Indiana Dunes National Park (4 mi)

Indiana Dunes State Park (3.5 mi)

Porter Beach (4.2 mi)

Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve (2.4 mi)

Sunset Hill Farm Country Park (5.6 mi)

Marquette Park Beach (13.1 mi)

Walkable Favorites (< 0.5 mi):

Thomas Centennial Park

Running Vines Winery

Octave Grill

Dog Days Ice Cream Parlor

The Flower Cart

Northside Diner & Food Truck

Family Fun:

49’er Drive-In Theatre (6.3 mi)

Zao Island Mini Golf & Go-Karts (12.5 mi)

Gabis Arboretum (19.6 mi)

Deep River Waterpark (21.1 mi)

Southlake Mall (23.6 mi)

Golf & Recreation:

Sand Creek Country Club (2.1 mi)

Chesterton Park & Trails System

Airport Access:

South Bend International Airport (42.5 mi)

Chicago Midway International Airport (~1 hr drive)

🤝 Guest Access

The entire home and all amenities are included in your rental. Feel free to enjoy the kitchen, game room, backyard, laundry room, and every room inside. Please make yourself at home!

Check-in is easy with keyless entry.

🤗 Guest Interaction

We value warm, personalized interaction with our guests. While we give you space and privacy, we're just a message or call away for anything you need. Our goal is to make your stay not just comfortable, but memorable.

We welcome you with hospitality and send you off with gratitude. Every stay is a chance to build lasting connections.

💖 Why This Property?

This is a large, updated home with plenty of space to unwind—while still maintaining the original charm that makes it feel like home. We’ve carefully designed every room with comfort, character, and usability in mind.

Many Chesterton homes sit near train lines; while you may hear minimal train sounds here, it’s not disruptive and far less noticeable than in most local rentals.

This is a home made for memory-making.
Make yourself at home.

🌟 Unique Benefits

Minimal train noise (rare for the area!)

2 King Beds for superior comfort

Bar & Game Room for built-in entertainment

Pet-friendly with fenced backyard

Walk to downtown shops, dining & parks

Minutes from the Dunes & Lake Michigan

Family-friendly with crib, high chair, and games

Work-from-home ready

Newly renovated interior with original charm

📌 Before You Book:

✅ Pet Friendly (please inform us in advance)✅ No Smoking Inside the Property✅ Quiet Hours After 10 PM✅ Must be 25+ to Book✅ Flexible Check-in/out whenever possible

🧳 Tell us how we can host you on your journey.
Add this listing to your Wish List by clicking the ❤️ in the upper right corner!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Lustron House. You'll find features such as laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from Indiana Dunes National Park and 10 minutes from Lake Michigan
Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Eddi

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: 🚭 Smoking Policy Smoking, vaping, or use of toba

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 🐶 Pet Policy – Dogs Welcome! We’re happy to host

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Kindly contact the host to inform them about the p
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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Together again

We were back in our childhood hometown and were able to share this spacious home with all of our children grandchildren and extended family. The home is beautiful and the booking and communication with Eddi was excellent. Thanks again, Eddi!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Visit

We chose this property due to the amount of beds it had and its proximity to Valparaiso University. It was the perfect size for our group (9-12 adults) and had a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Christmas

Lovely house in a good location with plenty of rooms, beds, and parking for everyone. Awesome communication with host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alpine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

We have stayed here a few times. We enjoy the amount of space, and the host is always responsive and easy to work with. We look forward to staying in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

juanita a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendsgiving

The house was so cozy and enough room for 16 . Kitchen was roomy and had everything we needed to cook our Friendsgiving menu. Kids loved bunk bed room and kept busy downstairs with the games . House was nicely decorated!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini Family Reunion

The house worked well for a group of family members ranging from 7 to 80. Everything was very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with every gadget we needed. Having coffee and tea provided was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we were looking for

The location was perfect for our trip, and our children absolutely loved it! Eddi was always available and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met! The home was a great place to eat, shower, chill, and have fun in the evenings after spending our days hiking at the Dunes and hanging at the beach. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Retreat

The house was nice and clean. Everything was provided to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We just had one issue - the kitchen outlets were not working except for one by the sink but we were able to work around it. We’re not sure what happened because we couldn’t reset the GFCI. The last renter may have tripped the breaker but all in all, it was a great stay! Thank you, Eddi! Until our next Bible Study retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alpine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional stay!

The house was very clean, accommodated a large crew, and the host was very responsive. The overall stay was exceptional, and we will use again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney O.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING STAY

Eddie was a great host! Easy and great communication even check on us in the middle of our stay! This house has everything you could ever want/need for a large gathering and only 10 minutes from Indiana Dunes! We loved our time here and were shocked on how large the space was! Overall great experience and would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024