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
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 please note:
Primary guest must be 21 or older.
After booking, you'll verify your identity with a government-issued ID through our third-party provider.
Check-in details and the access code are sent once these steps are complete.
Questa casa vacanze si trova a Chesterton e vanta una posizione strategica nel centro della città e vicino alla spiaggia. A livello naturalistico, due delle principali attrazioni della zona sono Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore e Lago Michigan. Viaggi con dei bambini? Che ne dici di fare tappa a Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery e Center for the Arts? Scopri le divertenti discipline sportive della zona, tra cui kayak e motonautica, oppure vivi grandi avventure all'aria aperta con attività come passeggiate panoramiche e ecoturismo. Vai alla guida turistica di Chesterton
Gli animali sono accettati presso Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Sì, questa struttura ammette i cani (massimo 3 in totale) con peso inferiore a 9 kg per animale.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Orario del check-out: 10:00.
Dove si trova Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Con una buona posizione vicino alla spiaggia, casa vacanze per famiglie a Chesterton si trova a 2 km da luoghi d'interesse come Lustron House e Chesterton Art Center. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore si trova a 5 km di distanza.
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8/10 Buono
Peggy S.
23 lug 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Very roomy accommodations that sleep a lot of people. Communication with the host was good and checking in and checkout was easy.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a luglio 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Kendall C.
31 ott 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
I really enjoyed my stay even though I did not venture out but the house was like a dreamy oasis.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a ottobre 2025
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8/10 Buono
Mike M.
7 lug 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Family 4th
Beautiful property. close to shopping and several Beaches.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a giugno 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
George N.
20 lug 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
This is a beautiful place. It has everything that you could possibly need.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a luglio 2025
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8/10 Buono
Megan C.
2 dic 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
We had a great stay! The house was big enough to hold at one point for our stay 12 adults, 1 infant, 1 kid, and 2 dogs, and we still had a bit more room. Eddi and her team were great to communicate with when we reached out with questions.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a novembre 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Alpine T.
19 ago 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti ad agosto 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Alpine T.
16 dic 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a dicembre 2024
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8/10 Buono
Valerie W.
13 mag 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a maggio 2025
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8/10 Buono
James L.
29 ott 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
The property was wonderfull and perferct for our get together. The furniture (couches and chairs) were very uncomfortable.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a ottobre 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Manish P.
17 mag 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Thank you. There was a leak in basement.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a maggio 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Barbara W.
30 dic 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great Family Christmas
Lovely house in a good location with plenty of rooms, beds, and parking for everyone. Awesome communication with host. Highly recommend.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a dicembre 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
juanita a.
27 nov 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Lisa W.
29 mag 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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!
Soggiorno di 6 notti a maggio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Tricia H.
8 ago 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
The house has so much space! It was the perfect place for our extended family to connect & visit. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed. Thank you so much for the bottle of local wine! Checkin was easy, communication with management was quick & considerate. Close to Lake Michigan & local shops and restaurants. We hope to visit again.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a luglio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Kim J.
23 ott 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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!
Soggiorno di 2 notti a ottobre 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Stacy H.
24 nov 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a novembre 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Sydney O.
27 mag 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2024
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8/10 Buono
Brenda B.
25 giu 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great place
This house was very comfortable. Needs a couple updates on the outside stuff, but looks like product has been purchased to do that. It was still a very nice home to stay in. The owners were super responsive to any issues that I did experience. Very happy with the accomodations and would feel comfortable, recommending it to others with a large group.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Jessica G.
2 set 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Overall stay was amazing and very accommodating for the amount of people we had . It fit us all comfortably. Location was perfect. Very close to beach and park and local stores. The host was very accessible and accommodating to any issues and requests we had . Beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious. I feel like the floors could have been a little cleaner upon arrival, some linen was rolled up in closets so we were unsure if they were clean ? Very minor things overall would recommend and stay again .
Soggiorno di 4 notti ad agosto 2025
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6/10 Soddisfacente
Brooks H.
24 lug 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Non mi è piaciuto: Comunicazione
Decent place, but was surprised by property manager mowing on Saturday night around 6-7pm with only an hour notice.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a luglio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Sarah P.
9 set 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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!
Soggiorno di 2 notti a settembre 2024
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6/10 Soddisfacente
Maria Y.
15 giu 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in e comunicazione
Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Needs cleaned
We booked it because it slept the number of people well but the floors were so dirty that our feet were black on the bottoms of we walked bare foot. Screened in back porch was poorly kept- broken door and windows without glass or screens and just dirty everywhere! . “Lock” for the sliding patio door was also just a piece of wood that didn’t fit well and really did not secure the house when “locked” Liked the location for what we wanted to do but the remodel of this place was done very cheapAnd it shows everywhere in the house.