MODERN GEM, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN VALPO AND VU, DUNES AND BEACHES
About this house rental
Located in Valparaiso, this attractive house for $160 per night is a great choice for your next break. STAY IN LUXURY, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN VALPO, VU, DUNES AND BEACHES - AND FEEL AT HOME Newly remodeled, Modern Open concept, with brand new stainless steel appliances, all white cabinets with Snow Quartz countertops. You get the picture. Enjoy the luxuries of this house, much larger than it appears at first, in a quiet neighborhood, 1 block to BF Middle school, 2 min drive to Central Park Plaza (Downtown Valpo) or 10-15 min walking to bars and restaurants. SMALL OR BIG FAMILIES WELCOME!! THE HOUSE: Upstairs: Master bedroom, bathroom all tile / glass door shower. Two downstairs bedrooms with over sized windows, plenty of light, full bathroom. All finished laundry area. New front over sized porch. PARKING Comfortable parking in front of the house, nobody to take your spot. There is no covered garage. KITCHEN: Free coffee available!! Cups and plates available. Please clean them and place them in dishwasher before leaving. Disposable plates available as well if you prefer not to wash dishes. Kitchen is set up for minimal cooking ONLY. Pantry is available, you may choose to leave stuff to be used by next guests and families. Please do not leave expired items or food that you would not eat yourself. NOTE ON BEDS: There is one folding crib in Master bedroom. Bedroom 2 and 3 have BUNK BEDS, with a lower full size bed (1 or 2 small adults) and a single size upper bed (best for a child). Single beds described in "common area" are cots with Comfortable luxury memory foam matresses. No other way to describe them. They are folded and available in bedrooms 2 and 3. One small adult may sleep on the couch, if needed. KEEP IN MIND: In my view, house is more comfortable for up to 9 people (and a baby). It can sleep up to 12 people, but you will not be as comfortable. Extra sheets, linens and towels are available in linen closet, downstairs bathroom. Other things to note: No pets, no smokers, no parties please. GUEST ACCESS: We offer self-check in for your convenience. FYI there is a doorbell with camera for your safety and convenience. Feel free to wave and make yourself noticed. : ) The house is for you to use during your stay, including the porch. The back yard is a little rough, so please keep that in mind if you go that way. We are two close families taking care of this Airbnb, and we will be available when you need us, but if you don't, we will certainly give you space and privacy. WHAT'S NEARBY Many Parks, Dunes and beaches, Deep River Water park, South Lake Mall nearby. Other fun places for families include Albanese Candy Factory, Zao Island (Arcade, carts, laser tag, Pizza and mini golf), Bella Boos, Inman's (Bowling, pool tables and Arcade) About 1 hr drive to Chicago, or by train from Dunes Park Station - South Shore Line - 1 hr 15 min. Downtown Valpo is within walking distance or just a very short drive, and it is full of awesome restaurants and bars for all tastes.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Valparaiso, IN
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(27 Reviews)
1.0
The house wreaks of mold and mildew. The water smells like rotten eggs. The bed sheets have rips & tears. We checked out after the first night due to health and safety concerns. The owner promised to work with us for a full refund. Two separate VRBO employees assured us a full refund since we checked out in under 24 hours and since we were forced to leave due to health concerns. To date, the owner has not refunded our money and is no longer responding to us, and VRBO is essentially backing away and leaving this to the owner’s discretion.
1.0
The house wreaks of mold and mildew. The water smells like rotten eggs. The bed sheets have rips & tears. We checked out after the first night due to health and safety concerns. The owner promised to work with us for a full refund. Two separate VRBO employees assured us a full refund since we checked out in under 24 hours and since we were forced to leave due to health concerns. To date, the owner has not refunded our money and is no longer responding to us, and VRBO is essentially backing away and leaving this to the owner’s discretion.
1.0
The property was not clean. Vents were thick with dust. Open food in refrigerator and cupboards. Freezer was dirty. Coffee pot had not been washed—coffee still in pot.
Beds were almost only mattress on floor. Sheets and pillowcases didn’t even match. No extra blankets. Very uninviting. Not even a picture on the walls. Had to buy candles because musty smell was overwhelming.
4.0
Safe and convenient neighborhood. No frills but clean space. Quality of beds, towels, couch was a bit disappointing. Kitchen garbage bag as a curtain on one of the windows. No decor. Probably a good place if traveling with little kids.
4.0
Plenty of room for six adults. Enjoyed the front porch patio and the location so close to downtown. We spent time at the Dunes a short drive away. Owner needs to work with the cleaning crew to be sure floors and refrigerator are clean. Children's hand prints all over television that my husband felt compelled to clean. Also I rewashed all the dishes before we used them. There should also be enough plates and cups for the amount of guests this property can hold. There were only two dinner plates and four coffee mugs. No mixing/serving bowls. In spite of that, we all enjoyed our stay.
5.0
A friend/ RN and I were On a travel contract and stayed at this house for 13 weeks. Plenty of space cute kitchen sat out on the front deck in evenings after work when it warmed up, drinking wine and relaxing. The neighborhood is quiet. People out walking dogs and kids playing basketball, no sirens to indicate trouble. Owner stayed in touch and was quick to respond to any questions we had. Nice hot showers too! Really enjoyed staying there.
5.0
Cutest house ever!
A friend/ RN and I were On a travel contract and stayed at this house for 13 weeks. Plenty of space cute kitchen sat out on the front deck in evenings after work when it warmed up, drinking wine and relaxing. The neighborhood is quiet. People out walking dogs and kids playing basketball, no sirens to indicate trouble. Owner stayed in touch and was quick to respond to any questions we had. Nice hot showers too! Really enjoyed staying there.
5.0
The house was very clean and exactly exactly as described! We really enjoyed our stay. 2 moms with 2 teenagers taking the train into Chicago.... layout was perfect!
5.0
Great little house
The house was very clean and exactly exactly as described! We really enjoyed our stay. 2 moms with 2 teenagers taking the train into Chicago.... layout was perfect!
5.0
This was a work trip, but we like to treat ourselves and enjoyed staying at this beautiful and cozy house. We really loved the near by surrounding community and the quaint downtown area. Omar is a wonderful host.
5.0
Cute house. Very clean.
Great for our family.
Still needs window covering over living room window.
Thank you for sharing your house.
10.0
This was a work trip, but we like to treat ourselves and enjoyed staying at this beautiful and cozy house. We really loved the near by surrounding community and the quaint downtown area. Omar is a wonderful host.
5.0
Great Stay at Charming House
This was a work trip, but we like to treat ourselves and enjoyed staying at this beautiful and cozy house. We really loved the near by surrounding community and the quaint downtown area. Omar is a wonderful host.
5.0
Family Weekend at Valpo
Cute house. Very clean.
Great for our family.
Still needs window covering over living room window.
Thank you for sharing your house.
5.0
Good house to stay at! A little cozy in places, but plenty of beds, and clean. Thankful we could use the washer/dryer after a long trip from MN & camping. Would stay again; would just like curtains in the front window! - J
5.0
We rented this house for an annual vacation. Went to Chicago for the day, beach another. Good location for what we wanted to do.
5.0
Enjoyed our stay
Good house to stay at! A little cozy in places, but plenty of beds, and clean. Thankful we could use the washer/dryer after a long trip from MN & camping. Would stay again; would just like curtains in the front window! - J
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, checking in was a breeze, location was perfect! Overall, we could not have asked for more! Thank you for having us!!
5.0
Valpo house
We rented this house for an annual vacation. Went to Chicago for the day, beach another. Good location for what we wanted to do.
5.0
Fantastic stay
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, checking in was a breeze, location was perfect! Overall, we could not have asked for more! Thank you for having us!!
5.0
Absolutely love this small house. a lot of work has gone into it to update it. the kitchen and living room was so perfect for our needs. The four of us were able to spread out in the house. The walls are so solid when the neighbors were having a party we couldn't hear a thing.
our only wish was for more privacy as the living room window doesn't have any blinds or drapes yet.
I was a bit taken back as we had received a note regarding parking on a public road.. The neighbors are a little picky with regard to parking in front of their home. I feel sorry for the vrbo homeowner having a deal with trying to please these people especially since in larger towns this considered public parking areas. especially since there's a sidewalk..
5.0
The house looks small from the outside but roomy with great use of space.
5.0
Great kitchen
Absolutely love this small house. a lot of work has gone into it to update it. the kitchen and living room was so perfect for our needs. The four of us were able to spread out in the house. The walls are so solid when the neighbors were having a party we couldn't hear a thing.
our only wish was for more privacy as the living room window doesn't have any blinds or drapes yet.
I was a bit taken back as we had received a note regarding parking on a public road.. The neighbors are a little picky with regard to parking in front of their home. I feel sorry for the vrbo homeowner having a deal with trying to please these people especially since in larger towns this considered public parking areas. especially since there's a sidewalk..
5.0
Super comfortable, quiet and beautiful neighborhood, 20-30 min. Drive to various bodies of water and 0ark
5.0
Everything was good thanks
5.0
Great use of space
The house looks small from the outside but roomy with great use of space.
5.0
Great property
Super comfortable, quiet and beautiful neighborhood, 20-30 min. Drive to various bodies of water and 0ark
5.0
Thank you
Everything was good thanks
5.0
Fantastic Stay
Me and a buddy of mine rented this house to visit a friend who lives in the area, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The place is not very big, but does have enough beds for a family (or families) of 4 - 8. The amenities were perfect for us with a coffee maker, TV, and refrigerator. Bottom line is, for the two of us, this place was a great find and will certainly book again when we make another trip.
5.0
Excellent home in a quiet neighborhood.
Modern kitchen, quiet neighborhood, good access to Dunes National Park.
3.0
My experience
It did not have coffee when they said they would have coffee available. It was not as clean as I saw dust on the ceiling fan, dirty dishes, and hairs in the bathroom. So, I don't know how guests are getting charged for cleaning services when it does not seem like they are cleaning. They said they could fit 12 people. I had nine and it was hard to find a place that one of my people's could sleep at. If there are children, maybe you could do 12? Otherwise, it was in a cute location right by Valparaiso and the owners were very pleasant to speak with along with getting back to me in a quick-timely manner. I would rate this three and a half stars.
5.0
The house was very spacious, new, and clean. The owner of this house was very accommodating. 10/10
Very nice stay. The house was very accommodating! We could tell it was newly renovated and a perfect stay for my friends and I while we went to the dunes. 100% would rent again.
5.0
Great location
Cute, nicely remodeled, clean. Walking distance to downtown Valpo where you have plenty of choices to eat and great coffee. Also close to couple parks. We had 6 adults stay and I feel like that was perfect amount of people.. there are top bunks for children. As stated in description, kitchen has minimal cooking supplies. Would be nice to have outside grill but luckily we borrowed one from family so we could cook out. Front deck was nice to enjoy coffee.
5.0
Great place, close to town!
Overall clean and tidy. Easy in and out!
5.0
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Wish there was a curtain on living room window
5.0
Great place
Charming neighborhood. Neighbors were very friendly.
The house was clean and well kept.
I would definitely recommend this house and if coming back to this area, would stay here again! Thank you!!
5.0
Cute house on quiet street
We were in town to visit family right after the holidays. The house was a great space for us to socialize with our family members that weren't staying with us and plenty of room for our family of four. Newly renovated. We would definitely stay again.
5.0
Getaway
Went with my son and his wife to his best friend's wedding for the weekend and the place was perfect for us! Adorable and plenty of sleeping areas!
5.0
Nice and clean
Great dealing with the owner. Very helpful getting the dates we needed. Pleasure to deal with
5.0
Nice house
This is a nice house in a quiet neighborhood. The house has a good set-up with beds for 10 (including two cots). Two bathrooms might be a bit tight for 10 people, though. Parking is good. Close to Lake Michigan and Valpo.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Valparaiso?
The average price for a rental in Valparaiso is $162 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at MODERN GEM, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN VALPO AND VU, DUNES AND BEACHES. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is MODERN GEM, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN VALPO AND VU, DUNES AND BEACHES pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at MODERN GEM, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN VALPO AND VU, DUNES AND BEACHES?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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