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Chesterton vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 294 per night before taxes and fees

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Chesterton stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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Blue Birdhouse - Indiana Dunes
Welcome to The Birdhouse - Your Perfect Getaway! 🐦🌿 Nestled near the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, our cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is perfect for families, couples, and nature lovers. Enjoy a pet-friendly, fully fenced yard, free parking for 2 vehicles, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, and a BBQ grill with patio for outdoor dining. Minutes from Lake Michigan beaches, hiking trails, and local dining, it’s the ideal spot for beachgoers and adventurers. Book your stay today! 🌞🏖️🌳

South Shore Studio Apartment {National Park}
I have to warn you definitely not a hook up spot or party house!!! typically rise with rooster on this 5 acre country setting with a small fishing pond. 420 friendly .. Quiet hours are 11 -8 generally some music playing, musicians are welcome !! if you happen to book on a Sunday i host an Open Mic in my Barn every Sunday ..... pretty relaxed. Upon arriving, turn into the driveway, and then right into the yard. Apartment is upstairs, the door is open with the keys inside. ✌️

Downtown Chesterton "Grant-Cottage"
Charming downtown house with a front porch, back deck & covered patio. Beautifully decorated with a small fenced in backyard. Minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park and beaches. Near the South Shore Commuter train if you wish to visit Chicago without the drive and expense of parking. We are across from an active train track so if you like trains you can watch them from the front porch. Walk to restaurants, wineries and beer pubs. European market on Saturdays from May to end of October.

Charming Country Cottage
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. "Barn" turned into a guesthouse on 4 acres of owners residential property where you will enjoy peace and quiet, take a walk on trails through 2 acres of woods, take a short drive to Lake Michigan or the Indiana Dunes National Park or just sit inside at an electric fireplace. We are located 5.9 miles (approximately 12 minutes) from the Dunes National Park. Second STR available on same property that also sleeps 5 people if you have a group!

Bro’s Place 6 mile drive to Indiana Dune’s
Welcome if you like country life Bro’s place is the place to be...watching the sheep, chickens and wildlife on you back deck making dinner on the grill with a full kitchen. Pick your own veggies outside the back door when in season. You will find a welcome basket with snacks, wine and homemade soap in bathroom fresh eggs from our chickens when available if your planning to visit our Beautiful Indiana Dunes you’ll find everything you need..chairs, towels, cooler Queen size sofa sleeper

Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room
🏡Welcome to Your No-Train-Noise, Pet-Friendly Stay in Chesterton! Property Highlights: 🛏️4 Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Bathrooms | 🛋️ 3 Living Areas with Smart TVs 🍸Bar in the Basement 🍽️Outdoor Dining 🚶♂️Minutes from historic Chesterton Downtown 🌲 4 miles to Indiana Dunes National Park & the beach 🍳 Fully Stocked Kitchen 👶 High Chair & Crib included Get ready for endless adventures along the sandy shores and tree-lined trails of Indiana Dunes. Enjoy every moment of your stay

"myhathouse" detached studio downtown Chesterton
Vaulted skylights allow natural light. Ksize bed. Couch opens into a full size bed. (DEEP cleaned to AirBnb COVID-19 disinfectant standards) Fully stocked kitchen, sm. bathroom w/ shower. Parking ft. of house, 1.5 M from Lake Michigan Shoreline, 2 blocks to 15th St. entry to Prairie-Dune Trail. European Market (May -Oct) each Saturday downtown. Fall season drives along U.S. HW 12 & 20 for foliage Winter day hikes, x-county skis trail, shopping trips to the Michigan City Outlet mall.

New Dunes Escape
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. Located just 3 minutes from the entrance of the Indiana Dunes National Park, 45 minutes from Chicago, 45 minutes from New Buffalo, MI , and 3 minutes from the Dunes Park South Shore Station, this completely remodeled home is the perfect place for a get-away. With free wifi, firepit with firewood, and a 4-seasons room, this house is the perfect place to relax after a great day swimming or hiking.

Modern Minimalist Tiny House | Firepit | Nature
Welcome to our modern minimalist tiny house located a half mile from Warren Dunes State Park beach and 1.5 miles from all that Sawyer Michigan area has to offer. Tiny is the second dwelling on this property and is technically a mobile tiny house. While we do have electricity and water, much like an RV the drains run to holding tanks. This means VERY LIMITED WATER USE for showers and toilet flushing. It features a fully stocked kitchen, bathroom, and a queen bed in the small loft.

Private Cottage in Gated Nudist Community
We offer a private cottage on the grounds of Lake O the Woods Club. Cottage has Queen size bed, air conditioning, heater, refrigerator, microwave, TV, coffee maker, work/dining area, private deck and porta-potty. Payment of club daily grounds fee ($30-$60) is optional . Pricing on club website. There is no running water in the cottage. Bathrooms, showers, hot tub, sauna and swimming pool are available at the clubhouse and pool area after payment of grounds fees.

The Dune Den! Huge Yard/Firepit/Near Town+Dunes
Right in-between The Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton, you will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home. Things to look forward to: Less than 10 minutes to the Dunes and beaches or head 3 minutes the other way to downtown for food, drinks and plenty of small town fun. This charismatic home greets you with all new furniture, front porch, HUGE fenced yard, and local decor. You will fall in love with this family town so bring the kids!

Cozy Guest House with Pool near National Park
Tucked into the wood's edge on 2 beautiful acres, you will find this charming get-away. You have a private keyless entry, parking enough for two cars and the entire guest house to yourself. Whether you are visiting family and friends, or just enjoying all that "Duneland" has to offer, we are conveniently located near everything. Please note: Our property is not suitable for children or toddlers. However, infants under 12 mos old are always welcome.
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When is the best time to visit Chesterton?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 562 | ﺩ.ﺇ 525 | ﺩ.ﺇ 529 | ﺩ.ﺇ 569 | ﺩ.ﺇ 646 | ﺩ.ﺇ 727 | ﺩ.ﺇ 742 | ﺩ.ﺇ 712 | ﺩ.ﺇ 617 | ﺩ.ﺇ 617 | ﺩ.ﺇ 577 | ﺩ.ﺇ 551 |
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