Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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3
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Bathrooms
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1
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total);Please attach a picture of your fur-baby.
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties;Maximum event attendees: 25
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Max Occupancy
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6
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Property Id
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2836267
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Private house situated on a corner lot in bucolic downtown Chesterton, Indiana. With all the feels that a small town has to offer, you are within 5 walking minutes from hometown hub. Downtown, you will enjoy daily shopping in our unique stores, European Vendors Market on Saturday and Upsadaisy Vendors Market on Sunday in Thomas Centennial Park. From our many antique shops, local restaurants (indoor and outdoor dining), local brewery’s, winery's and, of course, the greatest of all the great lakes, Lake Michigan within a 5-minute drive - you will not want for things to do.
LAKE MICHIGAN/BEACH: Lake Michigan offers an electic beach front for beach glass collecting, walking miles of beautiful sandy beaches, sketching, family time, exploration and hiking trails. The newly opened Duneland’s Pavillion offers a wonder menu with indoor seating, as well as a beautiful panoramic view of the lake with an outdoor balcony Skydeck open day and night. If fishing "catches" your eye - our perch and salmon fishing is some of the best around. You can book your private fishing charter out of Michigan City (a short 15 min drive) and various water sports activities, as well.
DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON ATTRACTIONS within walking distance from the house: Thomas Centennial Park, Chesterton Splashpad, Northside Diner, Peggy Sue's Diner, George's Hot-Spot, The Port Drive-In Restaurant, Gastro's Pub, Running Vines Winery, Octave Grill, Dog Days Ice Cream Parlor, The Flower Cart, Coffee Creek Park, 219Taproom, Flannery's, Irish Pub, Moth Wing Artisan studio, European Market (Saturday) , Up-sa-Daisy Market (Sunday), Buck's Bicycle shop (bicycle rentals).
FAMILY FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS w/in SHORT DRIVING DISTANCE: 49'er Drive-In Theatre (6.3 miles), Zao Island (12.5 miles), Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest (19.6 miles), Albanese candy factory (25 miles) Deep River Waterpark (21.1 miles), Fishing Charters (15 miles), Outlet Mall (14 miles), Rogers Lakewood Park (8 miles) which offers, paddle boats, disc golf, hiking, fishing, winter sledding.
TRAIN TO CHICAGO: The Dunes Park South Shore train station is 5 mins from the house with regularly scheduled trains (weekday and weekends) direct to Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. Relax on the train and spend the day in Chicago. Catch any Chicago sports game, bike the lakefront or take part in any museum or attraction that Chicago has to offer. The south Shore train has reliable/direct service while you save on the tolls and gas charges and parking charges that come with driving.
NIGHT LIFE: CASINOS. Two Casino's are within a 1/2 hour drive from the House. Driving due East, the Blue Chip Casino is a short 20-minute drive to Michigan City. About another 15 minutes down the road is the Four Winds Indian Casino in New Buffalo, MI. NIGHTCLUBS: Gastro's Pub, Fuse, Blue Chip Casino all offer dancing and nightlife
HOUSE: You will have keyless entry to the house. The code will be provided to you on the day of your arrival. Our house is fully equipped with three luxurious beds, (3) smart, Roku TV's (living room and both bedrooms), keyless entry, WI-FI (Business High-Speed) Internet, office set-up (wireless printer, shredder, desk, chair) one futon, dining table, family games, cornhole games, books, air conditioning/heating, bathroom towels, (4) beach towels, hair dryer, washer/dryer (laundry soap available), central air/heat, 10x10 tent, beach chairs, (4) fishing poles and tackle box, large outdoor sitting area with fire pit, propane grill and off-street parking. Also included is an entry pass to our Indiana Dunes State Park/Lake Michigan beachfront. KITCHEN AMENITIES: Our fully stocked and newly renovated kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, toaster, coffee maker, coffee, sugar, creamer and filters, gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, utensils, pots/pans, cooking kettle, Brita water purifier, water bottles, purex bowls and baking dishes, dish service for 8, drinking, beer and wine glasses, cookie sheets, cupcake pans, measuring cup, cutting board, lighter, kitchen towels, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and much more.
Chesterton is a train town. We have several tracks running through our town which attracts many train enthusiasts from out of town. We are so train friendly that we have a train depots, bed and breakfasts, bathrooms, restaurants, etc. Although the town council is currently working on “Quiet Zones”, the Federal law requires trains to blow their whistles when approaching intersections one of which goes through our downtown are (which is typical in most small towns).. The walls are plaster which help insulate the sound. We have ear plugs and air purifiers for the light sleepers. Native Chestertonians do not hear the whistles, but, some light sleepers, may. The house is located within steps of downtown and occasionally, at night, a train comes through but mostly through out the day time. Our hope is that you will come to love our trains as much as we do in Chesterton.
We can't wait to have you as our guest!
Located in Chesterton, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Brown Field. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
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