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Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a central island, sink, and stainless steel appliances.
Drive up to a charming home with a traditional pitched roof and a welcoming front porch, surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees.
Cozy living room with two sofas, nightstands, and a door to another room.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, flanked by arched windows and a ceiling fan above.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, dining area, and large window offering a view of the surrounding greenery.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Porter, IN
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Indiana Dunes State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Chesterton

In Chesterton .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lake View Beach - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 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.

The Waverly Retreat

Located an easy 1.6 miles to Indiana Dunes State Park, 2 miles South of Porter Beach, not even a mile from the South Shore train station with direct access to downtown Chicago, and 2 miles from the historic downtown Chesterton. This house has access to everything you could ask for. Not only is the location perfect if you want a relaxing weekend at the beach or some active hiking days on the many miles of trails, but the house itself is cozy and convenient with all the comforts of home.

Property manager

Kayla Vargo

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waverly Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Waverly Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi (5-min drive) from Waverly Beach and 3.1 mi (7-min drive) from Dune Acres Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Waverly Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Waverly Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Blue Chip Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Waverly Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Waverly Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Waverly Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Waverly Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Waverly Retreat to downtown Chesterton?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Porter.

The Waverly Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was welcoming and clean! The outside porch area was so cute and fun. My 3 year old loved the deck swing. Near by tons of fun beaches and hikes. Communication was fantastic throughout the whole process. Felt like home, but even more relaxing. Would stay over and over again! Loved all the extra amenities, like a booster chair for my little one too! Very thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We had a fabulous stay for a wedding celebration. The home fit every need we had. The host was very Accommodating. Will be rebooking for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls’ trip

Great location and home for our 3 nights at the Indiana Dunes! Kayla was very helpful and her home was comfortable, clean, and provided for all our needs. Thanks, Kayla!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is cozy, and an excellent example of well used space. We had two littles with us and they had attachable eating chairs, a railing for the bed and the home was very family friendly. The home is in a safe area and AMAZING LOCATION. Park, beach, liquor store, trails, gas, dollar tree, cute towns, food, I mean you name it, it’s close by. The outside porch and fenced in area was also perfect and very safe for young kids. Lastly, the homeowners were EXTREMELY helpful and quick to respond. Perfect price for a wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Daughter's Wedding Weekend

We rented this beautiful home for my daughter's wedding weekend at the Allure. It was clean, well laid out, and extremely convenient to the venue. Kayla, the owner, was beyond wonderful. She was quick with her responses and helpful in providing suggestions to my inquiries. She always ended her responses by saying, "Let me know if there is anything else I can answer or do for you." The master bedroom made the perfect backdrop for pictures with my daughter's wedding dress and the jacuzzi was an unexpected reward after a long day of celebrating. This house has a wonderful back patio and enclosed patio with a swing. I just wish we would have had more time to enjoy it! My daughter's wedding was PERFECT and the icing on the cake for us was that the Waverly Retreat and Kayla were too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

This house was the perfect location for us to explore Indiana Dunes National Park. Clean & comfortable. And our host was wonderful. She replied to our every question within minutes. A great place to relax after hiking the dunes and enjoying the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

Central location to all we wanted to see. Spent a day in the city of Chicago and one in Michigan City. The Dune park was amazing. Owner was perfect to work with. Amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dunes weekend

Very clean and great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Clean, close to beach, great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family weekend getaway

Stayed here for a long weekend trip with the family and we absolutely loved our stay! Home was very comfortable and cozy! It had everything we needed and super close to the dunes! The owner was also absolutely wonderful! Had a minor issue and not only did the owners come to help first thing in the morning they brought us donuts as well. I will definitely come back here next time we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

As advertised! Thanks again! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Very nice and clean property! It had everything we needed with a great location to the dunes! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like home

Great location and close to everything. In town for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Truly appreciated our stay at the Waverly Retreat. Would happily recommend it! Kayla went the extra mile to offer a welcoming and comfortable stay for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

This is a great place to stay if your visiting Indiana Dunes NP! The house is located in a quiet little neighborhood in the center of the park so you are close to the east or west side of the park. It is also right around the corner from the visitors center. The house is super cute with 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is huge with a bathroom with heated floors! It was clean with pretty much everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Kayla the owner is super sweet and answered any question I had within 10 min. Great communication! She added a grill which was nice and I would recommend staying here with family or friends. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

ND Game

Plenty of room and very clean. We enjoyed the back deck for cards on a beautiful evening. Wished the weather had been better so we could have had time to see the beach/dunes but the house was a perfect split between Chicago and South Bend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barium P.

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing stay!

True home away from home. Garden is beautiful home is beautiful and Kayla had such a beautiful spirit as well. Truly a blessing to share your home with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wknd Getaway

This was perfect! Close to the beach and in the middle of where we needed to be to see family and friends. Great peaceful location with easy access to 20&12
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet location

House was clean and maintained. Beds were comfortable. Quiet neighborhood Really enjoyed the evenings sitting on the back deck. Communication with the host was a breeze. Overall the experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023