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The Dock House on Pine Lake

La Porte vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Smart TV
Exterior
Outdoor dining
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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La Porte, IN
  • Place, Holmes Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Legacy Hills Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Porte

In La Porte .Within half a mile (1 km) of this La Porte vacation home, you'll find Pine Lake and Holmes Island. Legacy Hills Golf Club and Stone Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holmes Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pine Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Crane Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Soldiers Memorial Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Legacy Hills Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 20 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 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 Dock House on Pine Lake

Cozy cottage with a private dock. Drop in your own boat or rent one and stay a while!

Private Dock
Outdoor Patio
.4 acres of open land
Sun room
Family room
Kitchen
2 bedrooms
Laundry room

Near by:
On Pine and connects to Stone Lake
Multiple Golf Courses
Norte Dame
Casinos
Wineries
Lake Michigan/ New Buffalo/ Stray Dog
Indiana Dunes
Downtown Laporte
Nearby grocery stores
Marinas to rent boats/ kayaks
Restaurant on the lake!

We recommend bringing bug spray, firewood, and bottled water (most of our guests are use to Lake Michigan water and Laporte, IN is well water)

Cameras on property are only on exterior and front of home to view parking/ road access.

All activities on the property are at your own risk- safety first!

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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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: $1,000 fine if smoke is anywhere

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Note from host: Everything is at your own risk on the property

Events

No events allowed
$1,000 fine if there is a party thrown

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$1,000 fine if smoke is anywhere

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
Note from host: $1,000 fine if there is a party thrown
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Note from host: $1,000 fine if there is a party thrown For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Entire Cottage Private Pier Access Boat Drop Large Land
Home Right on the Water Private Dock Large Land!
Entire Cottage Private Pier Access Boat Drop Large Land
Cozy Lake House With Private Pier and Large Yard! La Porte
Home Right on the Water Private Dock Boat Launch Large Land!
Newly Renovated Home Right on the Water Private Pier Large Land!

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dock House on Pine Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Dock House on Pine Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Dock House on Pine Lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.7 mi (22-min drive) from Washington Park Beach and 16.2 mi (24-min drive) from New Buffalo Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dock House on Pine Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dock House on Pine Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Blue Chip Casino (20-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (26-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Dock House on Pine Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Dock House on Pine Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Dock House on Pine Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Dock House on Pine Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Dock House on Pine Lake to downtown La Porte?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from La Porte.

The Dock House on Pine Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake house for a small group getaway

Plenty of outdoor space, added bonus they provided yard games. The screened in porch had a picnic table so plenty of room for everyone to sit together during dinner. Very peaceful at night and the location is close to town. The host was amazing, very responsive Would absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July 2023

We did have to tidy up a little when we got there. Dirty countertops, and had to sweep the floor. Other than that our stay was great. Such a cute, quiet location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A technically smaller cottage that lives large on the water

Our group consisted of my husband, our three teenage kids, and a couple of their friends. We wanted a place on the water with a pier for our boat, and this place fit the bill. Although only 2 bedrooms, it has a great kitchen/family combo room, and then an awesome screened-in porch. It's a large lot with lots of space for yard games (which were provided). It was clean and had what we needed. Zach was super responsive. We had no issues - quiet spot with very friendly neighbors who helped in a pinch (we are new boat owners). All in all, a great 4th of July was had! We would go back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute cottage on Pine Lake. Beautiful setting with great views. The interior is sparkling clean, very neat. Kitchen new and modern. There is a combined living room/kitchen with two large and comfortable couches, two bedrooms, a bath, and a laundry room. Each major room has an air conditioner. Doors, drawers, cabinets operate smoothly. There is an enclosed porch with a long picnic table. Outside that is a deck with grill, lawn chairs, fire pit. (Unfortunately I could not get the grill to light.) There is a dock on the water (which is a channel leading out to the lake). There is a very large grass lawn between house and road. Very nice (and quiet!) neighborhood, I took many walks along the roads along the lake. Host was extremely responsive which was greatly appreciated. Only downsides: - Wifi did not work during most of our visit, something seemed to be misconfigured. The host gave us a credit. - The water is quite rusty (not sure if the house's pipes or some issue with public water). My legs were tinged with orange and my toes yellow. Not a big deal, but bring bottled water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alina T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Experience With Some Minor Flaws

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The location is great, quiet but close to everything. The property is spacious enough for a short getaway. The owner was nice and quick to respond to questions. However, we did encounter a few inconveniences: There's no central AC and given that this is a popular summer destination, that should probably be more clearly stated in the description. There was no extra toilet paper, paper towels, or hand soap provided. Luckily we brought our own, but in our previous experience staying at other properties, extras of these were always available on site. The insides of cabinets, grill, outdoor table, etc were not very clean and we to do quite a bit of cleaning on our own prior to settling in and using everything. The kitchen equipment was a bit lacking compared to our past experiences with similar properties. One cutting board was small and warped, one was very slick and dangerous to cut on. The big kitchen knife was completely dull and unusable. The frying pans weren't in the best shape either, but worked ok for our short stay. I had also reached out prior to booking to confirm the size of the two beds in one of the bedrooms and was told they are both Queens. However, when we got there we realized they were both Full size. Again, not the end of the world, but not exactly what we were hoping for. Overall, a decent stay, but some improvements could be made.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Waterfront Getaway

Cute vintage cottage on an inlet that leads to lakes on both sides. Nice sized lot with plenty of usable (flat) ground for yard games. Private dock with launch area next to it, although we couldn't tell if launch area belonged to this house or the neighbors, and someone had a trailer parked in it the whole time. There was enough room to slip a kayak by. Fire ring and plenty of outdoor seating was available. Screened-in room off the back of the house with long picnic table was fantastic on one of the days that the weather wasn't good, we were still able to feel like we were sitting outside without getting rained on. There are actually 2 large sofas in the living room, the pictures only show one. The only suggestions I would make are: if you're going to have more than 4 people or don't want to constantly wash dishes, bring along a couple of extra coffee mugs- there are only 4 teacups in kitchen. Also, the water has a bit of a rusty smell and taste- I'm assuming this is well water? We're used to city municipal water, so I'm not sure. You might want to bring some bottled water. Area felt very safe and next door neighbors were friendly and kept to themselves. There are stores and restaurants within easy driving distance. This was a lovely property and we would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Overall good experience

Overall a good experience, but upon arriving there was visible dog hair in the living room and kitchen. The bathroom was also not completely clean. Not the end of the world, I just did some quick cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allegra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

We had the best time staying here! Zach was super helpful and promptly replied to all of our questions. Everyone in the neighborhood and town were incredibly friendly. We spent the week relaxing outside by the lake. It was truly the perfect vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet lake getaway

The house is perfectly located on a very quiet and peaceful corner lot with plenty of privacy. The lake was very enjoyable for boating and swimming. It was slightly inconvenient that we couldn’t use the boat launch we planned on, but we found the marina and our stay was smooth after that. I loved the peacefulness of the back yard. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place on a Great Lake

This cottage is super cute, and looks exactly like the pictures. The owner was super helpful and quick to respond with any questions. The property has a huge lot of land directly next to it, which is great for any outdoor activities. The cottage is dog friendly, which is a huge plus for us because we got to bring our cute little pup. The dog loved swimming in the water and running around in the open land. The cottage is right on the chanel, so you can swim right there if you wanted to. There is also a private dock there so if you rented a boat, you can easily dock it right by the property. We went for the 4th of July, which was an awesome area to celebrate the holiday. There was a huge firework show for the 3rd and 4th of July. We had the best view of the firework show as well. All the neighbors were super friendly. If you want to rent a boat, I would recommend renting from Pine Lake Rentals. Ask for Ida, she is the owner of the company. They were very nice and helpful. The boats were basically brand new and super clean. This place was so awesome. They even gave me a discount. We really enjoyed our stay and I highly recommend renting this place! We will most likely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Navid K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It was great staying here. The owner was super responsive.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a long weekend getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed this home on the water. It sits on an inlet off Pine Lake. We rented the home for some R&R. The deck was a perfect place to grill and hang out. We rented a pontooon boat that was a 5 minute drive from the house. You are also only an hour and a half from Chicago. The house had everything you need and the neighbors were very nice. The owner, Zach, was super helpful and very responsive. It really is a beautiful community surrounded by water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to fish, relax and check out the wine trails!

Just finished a three night stay here with my sister and another close friend. We loved it! Zach, the owner, is the best! He made check-in a breeze and was very accommodating. He responds quickly to any questions and also gives suggestions on great things to do in the area. This cottage is also close to the Lake Michigan Wine Trail. We were in New Buffalo, Michigan in 20 minutes. We will definitely be coming back in the Fall this year! Thanks Zach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pine lake getaway

Very cozy house on a beautifull lake with tons of things to do. I would stay again. Thank you Zach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019