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NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres!

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Interior
Interior
2 bedrooms
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

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Chesterton, IN
  • Place, Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chesterton

In Chesterton .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park and Lustron House are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wykes-Plampin Nature Preserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Blue Chip Casino - 18 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 23 min drive - 26.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 18 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres!

A newly renovated riverfront peaceful retreat on 10 acres in the woods, close to the Indiana Dunes National Park, the beautiful beaches on Lake Michigan, New Buffalo and Valparaiso University. Our home is also a good stop for travelers between Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Beautiful 10 acres of wooded grounds ideal for fishing, birdwatching and relaxing in a beautiful nature setting.
The space
Our home has 2 bedrooms and a total of 4 beds. We allow up to 7 guests to stay at the home, but the beds comfortably sleep 6 (1 King, 1 queen, and 2 twins).
Guest access
Guests will have full access to the entire home and property. The garage will be locked and is used for owner storage. It is not available for guest access.

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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres! to the airport?

This vacation home is 55.7 mi (74-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres! to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.8 mi (9-min drive) from Kemil Beach and 5.1 mi (10-min drive) from Dunbar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Blue Chip Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres! to downtown Chesterton?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi away from Chesterton.

NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 Acres! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jade S.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake trip

Very tranquil and private stay. The house was clean and comfortable, the fire pit was very nice,. CLose to town, and close to the beach. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Some pros, mostly cons

On the plus side, the interior of the home was clean; the appearance is generally as the photos show. The beds were all very comfy; shower and washer/dryer worked fine. However...This is an older home that appears to be recently flipped, with only the inside having received any attention. The exterior is a different story -- moss growing on the decades-old roof, weeds growing from the gutters, and large mud puddles serving as breeding grounds for swarms of mosquitoes. (Seriously. We literally sprinted from the car to the front door to get thru the mosquito clouds.) The driveway has multiple unavoidable large holes, plus branches growing over it. Do not plan to spend any time outdoors here due to the insects and overgrown weeds. Colin had zero communication with us prior to check in, and we had to leave 4 messages before getting a response (after check-in time) with the key code for the door.A few other things to note: 1 -- the home is secluded, but still gives a 'fishbowl' vibe due to lack of curtains (or even rods) on any of the windows in the living room. This is a basic aspect of room furnishing, and an easy fix. 2 -- killed a variety of insects inside, which I guess is to be expected in the woods, to some degree. 3 -- ran the dishwasher a complete cycle and the dishes came out as dirty as when they went in. 4 -- four people staying four nights, and only 2 rolls of TP? We ran out.Sadly, this place does not live up to its potential.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

Only critique we have really is the drive needed more rock and the roof looks close to needing replaced. Beyond that it was an amazing stay, we loved it. It was just as pictured and very clean. Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Safe and Sound

Amazing people. Well appointed stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

deb l.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sorry, not exactly what we expected. Ask detailed questions before booking.

First off, the communication with owner Colin was fine. My husband and I booked the property for our anniversary trip trusting the listing was accurate "NEW! Beautiful Riverfront Home on 10 acres." The living room/kitchen were the best rooms in the house (not counting the unusable dishwasher). The air conditioning worked. The master bed was comfortable. However, the home overall is not beautiful as listed. Much needed outdoor maintenance front and back and cleaning including several indoor repairs and cleaning. Unable to use the screened in area very dirty. The home looked kinda abandoned with the massive cobwebs around the front door and very dirty. We did make Colin aware of all of these things. The home could become a nice retreat if regular care and improvements were made. We made the best of it but it was dissapointing. My suggestion is to check with Colin to see if any additional improvements and repairs have been accomplished. Best regards.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nilsa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

LeAnn S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda P.

Quiet secluded property

The property was nice and secluded and quiet. We enjoyed the wooded property and fire pit area. The inside remodel was nice and the beds were all comfortable. The whole inside needs a good dusting. There were cob webs in all corners and on the walls with bugs and spiders in them. Some cob webs had a brown color meaning they had been there for some time. The dish washer was full of mold and wasn't able to be used.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024