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Dunes Homestead - Near Dunes + Lake + Dog Friendly

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Porter, IN
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

Property grounds

BEACHFRONT/HOT TUB/STEAM ROOM/MASSAGE CHAIR/PINBALL/BIKES/KAYAKS/PADDLEBOARDS.

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (104)
The price is €279
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
BEACHFRONT/HOT TUB/STEAM ROOM/MASSAGE CHAIR/PINBALL/BIKES/KAYAKS/PADDLEBOARDS.

About this property

Entire place

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

Dunes Homestead - Near Dunes + Lake + Dog Friendly

Welcome to "The Dunes Homestead". Where all pets are welcome! Right in-between The Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton, you will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home. Artfully crafted, this charismatic, dog themed home greets you with all new furniture, a front porch, big yard, and focuses the design around your "man's best friend"! Less than 10 minutes to the Dunes and beaches or head 5 minutes to downtown for food, drinks and plenty of small-town fun. 😁
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Lustron House. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Indiana Dunes National Park and 9 minutes from Lake Michigan
As a guest of Dunes Homestead - Near Dunes + Lake + Dog Friendly , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Andrew Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 5 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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.

Dunes Homestead - Near Dunes + Lake + Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

Close to a lot of restaurants and attractions, love the pet friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petrecia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay with our Pups!

So dog friendly and comfortable. Loved having a fenced yard! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a getaway with my dog!

I was looking for a dog-friendly stay within a reasonable distance to Chicago for a weekend getaway, and this place popped up! It was exactly what I was looking for. The proximity to the park is unbeatable (even in winter) and the fully fenced yard gave my dog and me a break from our city apartment. The dog themed decor is super cute, and also practical! I forgot my dog’s bowl and there were food and water bowls, multiple beds, and toys. It was so nice to stay in a place that’s not just “dog friendly”, but made for dogs and their owners! The host was beyond helpful during my stay and easy to communicate with. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terri S.

2 day mini trip for our fur baby

Very charming home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, great for dogs

This home is in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants, and the Indiana Dunes National Park. The house was clean and met our needs perfectly. We ate breakfast there and then packed a lunch to take with us to the Dunes. We had 2 dogs with us and the backyard was plenty big for them to explore. Everyone had a great time! We loved the doggie decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

My fiance and I wanted to find a dog friendly place so that we could take our 3yo old son to the dunes, but also bring our dog with us! Not only was this place homey and cute, but the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful as well! The fenced in yard is perfect and spacious for any dog, as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

This was our first time taking a trip as a family with our dog. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the well maintained property. We will definately book this property for our trip back to the area next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubree R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location & Pet Friendly

My kids & I booked a trip to check out Indiana Dunes State Park. This house was a 10 minute drive there, where we enjoyed the beach, the trails & more. The house is super pet friendly which our puppy enjoyed his first vacation as well. The owner was wonderful at communicating & allowing us in a bit early as we drove from Ohio. We would highly recommend this house & grateful to cross off another one of the Great Lakes off our list. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog Friendly Home

Home owner was very friendly, helpful, and prompt with answers for questions. House was very dog friendly with many accommodations including fenced yard, dog beds, dog toys and more! Location of home is close to several amenities like nice restaurants, wineries, breweries, outlet mall and Indians Dunes. Bathroom is a little tight on space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lana s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute home for dogs and people

Decorated for dogs it’s a small but cozy home for dog lovers. Really close to the dunes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

My husband and I and our two small dogs needed a place to stay for a couple of weeks while our home was being renovated… This cute home was well equipped with everything we needed, as well as a huge backyard that was fenced for our dogs… Easy access to get in , easy access to check out and the host Andrew was always available… I would highly recommend his properties anytime, especially if you need a dog friendly affordable place to stay as we did…
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024