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Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals.

Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals.

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View of cottage from the beach.
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Dining

Overview of Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Explore the area

Map
Porter, IN
  • Popular LocationIndiana Dunes State Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndiana Dunes National Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationDune Acres Beach11 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Charming Beach Front Cottages at Duneland Rentals.

Our Duneland Rentals cottages are nestled on 350' of private beach between the amazing Indiana Dunes and breathtaking Lake Michigan. There are 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, the 2nd bedroom has a double bed and the bright and cheerful 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds.

Property manager

Susan Brandstetter
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view
Barbecue grill
Property grounds
Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (28 reviews)
Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
A child of any age is considered a guest.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Additional day or overnight guests are NOT permitted. If you have additional guests you will be asked to leave and you will not be issued a refund.
All guests 18 years and older must sign a Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement prior to arrival.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Chesterton

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Porter Beach, a neighborhood in Chesterton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Oasis Splash Pad. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Porter, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 2 min drive
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 6 min drive
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 7 min drive
  • Dune Acres Beach - 11 min drive
  • Lake View Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Wendy's - 8 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • 219 Taproom - 10 min drive
  • Chesterton Brewery - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fall Getaway
Great location (right on Lake Michigan)! Kids enjoyed walking the beach and looking for rocks. Great space. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
Beautiful location…very peaceful! Perfect size for our family of 5. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
This was a wonderful place to stay! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The location was perfect, it is right on a beautiful and large beach area that was not crowded. It's super close to the parks and there are good areas around for food and shopping. Susan was a great host, we felt welcomed and she was very responsive when we needed anything. The only downside is that it is a shared unit, so other people stay in the downstairs unit, and you can smell the food they cook and have the same common area with the grill and firepit. It was not an issue for us, the price was much better than fully private places and we had plenty of beach room and still had our own beach area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our new go to beach house
This was a lovely home right on the water of Lake Michigan. We stayed in early November so we did not go in the water but the beach was lovely and the waves for the week we were there made it feel like the ocean. The beds were comfortable and warm The kitchen was well appointed The bath is adequate. The water was hot and all of the plumbing worked great (not always a given at a beach house) The living and dining area was comfortable enough for our group of 4 with a singe couch and 1 chair but a larger group might not be comfy for long. Access is at the bottom of a longgggg staircase (about 50-75 steps) and then through sand. Not for the faint of heart or weak of knee :). But if you can get there it is totally worth the trip! We will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, misleading listing
The cottage was very well-kept, and the view is great. No issues with the cottage itself. VRBO seems to pride itself on the traveller being able to rent the entire house; this was not the case. While we rented upstairs, another group rented the downstairs. The listing did say this. However; in my opinion, it should be more obvious and state, in the listing title, that it is top floor only. We wouldn't have rented had we known it wouldn't have been completely private. Another issue we had was communication with the owner. She mentioned she believed no one was staying the day we checked out so we could stay as long as we would like. She said she would double check; we didn't hear from her until one hour before checkout, that we needed to leave. That made our last hour a stressful one. I would love to stay in someone like this cottage again, but it will not be this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Brandstetter

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My sister, Ericka, and I manage our beach cottages which have been in our family since the 1920’s. It is our goal to create an environment in each cottage that is as unique and beautiful as the Indiana Dunes are themselves. And, when you are ready to step beyond the beach and magnificent Lake Michigan, whether you are interested in birding, hiking, theme parks, fairs, antiquing, shopping or museums we will gladly point you in the direction of any one of our areas numerous natural and cultural treasures.

What makes this property unique

The Indiana Dunes region is known for its beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan (the fifth largest fresh water lake in the world). Just beyond those beaches lie some of the world's largest sand dunes, created by glacial deposits, lake currents and wind. This is an area rich in history, ecological diversity, outdoor fun and family friendly small-town charm. When you are ready to take a break from swimming, playing on the beach and climbing the sand dunes there are many excellent restaurants, cafes, shops, museums and other inland charms to discover and enjoy.

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