National Park Nature Retreat access to train to Chicago and 2 close to Beach

Chesterton, Indiana
$353 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Nestled on over a half acre and surrounded by Tucked away on over half an acre and surrounded by the scenic beauty of Indiana Dunes National Park, our home offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding woodlands. Enjoy a peaceful, secluded retreat while still being just one mile from the South Shore train station—providing easy access to downtown Chicago and the National Park Campground. With spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, it’s the perfect place to gather with family and friends, relax in nature, or explore the Indiana lakeshore and nearby attractions.

Pets are welcome to join your stay for an additional fee, so the whole family can enjoy this getaway together.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Culture & Ecosystem Education
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Paul J.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    Great place for a family or two to spend the weekend close to the Indiana Dunes. Less than a 10 minute drive to the beach. Very big living room and nice kitchen.

  • Erin H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Everything was just as expected. Great location and the property was perfect for our needs. We enjoyed the proximity to the parks and town during our stay.

  • Andrea L.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Appears rural, but just a short drive to everything (e.g. hiking trails, shopping, dining, beach). Large yard. Clean house and stocked kitchen to cook. Filtered well water. Beautiful area.

  • Scott O.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    Loved this location, close to the parks yet room enough for our dogs to run and not worry about traffic and neighbors. The top floor was very clean and recently redecorated. The kitchen was well-stocked, including bottled water. The tap water is discolored and smelled sulphuric, so the bottled water was much appreciated. We enjoyed the screened sunroom and watching the blue jays. The basement smelled musty, but we didn’t need or use that area so it didn’t matter to us. A couple of the bath towels were mildewed but there were others that were fine. My husband found the queen bed to be too hard for him, but it didn’t bother me… the owner provided shampoo, conditioner and body wash which were great. However, the one-ply toilet paper was disappointing. Beautiful area to explore and loved the dunes!

  • Mindy R.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    The house was in a great location with a wonderful outdoor area that was quiet and private. House was well stocked and very clean and they provided a lot of extras like bottled water and toiletries. Check in was super easy and communication was prompt. The area itself was wonderful and within a mile of a great beach on Lake Michigan and hiking.Had a little issue with being charged an unknown pet fee on our last day, but more of a miscommunication and did not detract from a great stay.

  • Darcy L.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had a wonderful time! The whole process was very easy. The property is beautiful and so close to the park. George gave us some great tips, including where to get firewood in the area. Thanks again!

  • Eric O.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great Stay, everything was perfect.

  • Janet S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Everything was great. Densely treed semi secluded property with great beaches minutes away. We will book for next year

  • Alex L.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Overall stay was great! The property was bigger than expected. There were plenty of amenities. The host was super responsive. Great overall experience, super close to beach/ downtown areas, and the train to Chicago. We would definitely come back!

  • Ashley W.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Overall good stay. Recommend host get duvets for the duvet covers, was an odd bedding choice to have just the duvet covers as blankets. Also recommend a dehumidifier for the basement. Well stocked kitchen and more beds than expected!

  • Sarah L.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Our host communicated very well and kept us up to date on everything! The house was very well kept and very accommodating! Perfect for nights by the fire or a very short drive to beachs, shops, and restaurants! Absolutely loved it!!

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$336+
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