House in Porter, IN
9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this house rental
Welcome to your thoughtfully designed, fully equipped getaway near Indiana Dunes National Park — perfect for families, friend groups, or anyone chasing sandy shores and tree-lined trails. Historically pet-friendly, freshly updated, and just a few minutes' walk to historic downtown Chesterton.
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 living rooms with Smart TVs | Private fenced backyard with fire pit
OUTDOOR LIVING
Covered outdoor dining area, seats 8+. Adirondack chairs for lounging. Fire pit for s'mores and late-night gatherings. Private fenced-in backyard, safe and spacious for kids and pets.
INDOOR LIVING
2 Smart TVs for streaming. Dining table for meals and game nights. Books and board games for all ages.
KITCHEN
Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, toaster, and water filter. Complimentary teas, spices, cooking basics, and knife set. Complete dishware, cookware, and flatware.
GENERAL AMENITIES
Central heating and A/C. Washer and dryer, private on the main level. Fresh linens, towels, and beach towels provided. Hair dryer. Keyless entry for easy self-check-in.
PARKING
Driveway fits up to 4 vehicles.
GUEST ACCESS
The entire home plus all listed amenities are included in your stay. I'm available by phone or message throughout your stay, and self-check-in means your time is your own.
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out is often possible depending on same-day turnovers for a 50$ fee — just ask. Key code and instructions are sent by message the morning of arrival. Chesterton operates on Central Standard Time (CST).
ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY NOTES
Three outdoor steps to enter the home. Main-level bedroom and bathroom available. Homes are not baby-proofed (no outlet covers, no cabinet locks, furniture not secured to walls) — guests are responsible for supervising children. Max occupancy: 9 guests.
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BOOKING REQUIREMENTS
Primary guest must be 25+ with a verified government ID. Guests with positive prior reviews are preferred, or a fully refundable $300 damage deposit hold will apply. The deposit is an authorization hold only, released after checkout once the home is confirmed in good condition.
HOUSE RULES
No smoking on the property. No parties or large gatherings. Must be 25+ to book. Report any damage during your stay.
PET POLICY
Dogs allowed, $50 fee per dog. Must be crated if left alone. Max 3 dogs, not allowed on beds or furniture. Extra cleaning or damage fees may apply for violations.
RENTAL AGREEMENT
After booking, guests will be asked to sign a standard rental agreement reflecting these house rules and booking details. Information collected is used only to coordinate your stay and is kept strictly confidential.
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 living rooms with Smart TVs | Private fenced backyard with fire pit
OUTDOOR LIVING
Covered outdoor dining area, seats 8+. Adirondack chairs for lounging. Fire pit for s'mores and late-night gatherings. Private fenced-in backyard, safe and spacious for kids and pets.
INDOOR LIVING
2 Smart TVs for streaming. Dining table for meals and game nights. Books and board games for all ages.
KITCHEN
Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, toaster, and water filter. Complimentary teas, spices, cooking basics, and knife set. Complete dishware, cookware, and flatware.
GENERAL AMENITIES
Central heating and A/C. Washer and dryer, private on the main level. Fresh linens, towels, and beach towels provided. Hair dryer. Keyless entry for easy self-check-in.
PARKING
Driveway fits up to 4 vehicles.
GUEST ACCESS
The entire home plus all listed amenities are included in your stay. I'm available by phone or message throughout your stay, and self-check-in means your time is your own.
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out is often possible depending on same-day turnovers for a 50$ fee — just ask. Key code and instructions are sent by message the morning of arrival. Chesterton operates on Central Standard Time (CST).
ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY NOTES
Three outdoor steps to enter the home. Main-level bedroom and bathroom available. Homes are not baby-proofed (no outlet covers, no cabinet locks, furniture not secured to walls) — guests are responsible for supervising children. Max occupancy: 9 guests.
--- Policy block (move to OwnerRez House Rules / Fees fields if those are already set up) ---
BOOKING REQUIREMENTS
Primary guest must be 25+ with a verified government ID. Guests with positive prior reviews are preferred, or a fully refundable $300 damage deposit hold will apply. The deposit is an authorization hold only, released after checkout once the home is confirmed in good condition.
HOUSE RULES
No smoking on the property. No parties or large gatherings. Must be 25+ to book. Report any damage during your stay.
PET POLICY
Dogs allowed, $50 fee per dog. Must be crated if left alone. Max 3 dogs, not allowed on beds or furniture. Extra cleaning or damage fees may apply for violations.
RENTAL AGREEMENT
After booking, guests will be asked to sign a standard rental agreement reflecting these house rules and booking details. Information collected is used only to coordinate your stay and is kept strictly confidential.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Porter, IN
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Nice place to stay. Came stocked with all the needs! Friendly neighborhood, cute small town feel. Central for our needs.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
The house has recently been painted and it looks great! However, it's not white with blue trim like the online pics... it's dark gray in front. It looks sharp and modern, but I don't think the house numbers are even up yet, so that threw us off when we were trying to find it. Excellent update transformation!Eddi is a communicative host through emails. I unfortunately didn't check my emails during my stay. Check in instructions provided ahead of time worked great. I was happy to find the house in order, we followed the rules in the guide book and the checkout info on the wall, but I learned afterward that I should have taken out the garbage and stripped the beds to make it easier for the cleaning crew. Sorry Eddi, I wasn't attentive to my email during my stay. I guess I just unplugged for the vacation. My family thinks the VRBO should have provided tissues. We fixed this with a trip to the store, but I guess spring allergies were in full bloom because our group was looking for tissues but didn't find any. I personally didn't find this to be a huge issue, but my mother who is a 84 year old little Italian lady let me know it was a problem. Overall it was a nice place that met our needs just fine. Thank you for helping make our family trip a success!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Very nice space, with plenty of room and a great location.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
The property was not as described. The photographs of the living room are outdated (the furniture pictured is not present in the home), and several of the blinds in the home were broken. The VRBO photos of the yard are not even close to representing how the yard actually looks. There were two broken Adirondack chairs and some lawn furniture covered in plastic. The canopy/gazebo was lying broken in the front yard (this was not a new problem, as it was mentioned in a previous review). The yard was weedy and unkempt. The fence was broken; a small dog would have escaped through the hole in the fence. The front porch was dirty and uninviting. The neighborhood is not kept up. One of the adjacent houses was especially run down and had several broken down cars out front. Upon arrival, the front door was unlocked, which was quite unsettling. There was a sign posted on the inside of the front door staring that we should not lock the door, which was weird and seemed like a bad idea. Fortunately, a message to "Eddi" was quickly answered and "Eddi" told me to disregard the sign and go ahead and lock the door from the inside. I appreciated the quick replies from "Eddi," but it was clear this was a person or AI entity who has never actually been inside the house. Positive notes: The house was clean on the inside. Clean towels and bed linens. Well stocked kitchen. Internet and TVs worked well. Easy drive to downtown Chesterton and to beaches.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(74 Ratings)
"Nice place to stay. Came stocked with all the needs! Friendly neighborhood, cute small town feel. Central for our needs."
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