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Dunes Homestead - Near Dunes + Lake + Dog Friendly
Welcome to "The Dunes Homestead". Where all pets are welcome! Right in-between The Dunes National Park and downtown Chesterton, you will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home. Artfully crafted, this charismatic, dog themed home greets you with all new furniture, a front porch, big yard, and focuses the design around your "man's best friend"! Less than 10 minutes to the Dunes and beaches or head 5 minutes to downtown for food, drinks and plenty of small-town fun. 😁

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! 🌞🏖️🌳

Newly Renovated with Finished Basement
This beautiful house is located near Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana, less than 10 minutes from the expressway and toll road. There is a stainless steel kitchen, spa bathroom, finished basement and bar with sleeping capacity to accommodate two families. This is a smart home with Ring db, lights and thermostat controlled by your voice. We are less than an hour drive from downtown Chicago, and there are many great beaches nearby. Shopping and great dining options are also within a close drive.

Beachfront- Lake Michigan-Hot Tub-Heated Pool
Lake Michigan - Beachfront w/Heated In-Ground Pool- Hot Tub - Indiana Dunes National Park - Private Basement Guest Suite - 2 Bedroom/2 Bathrooms - Beautifully Decorated This guest suite has everything you need for a comfy and relaxing stay. Enjoy the 3-person hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure. In the summer months, enjoy the heated, in-ground pool. Hiking, beaches and so much more await—and less than an hour’s drive to Chicago. Heated Pool Open from Mid-May to Mid-Oct.

New sauna, steps from beach and National Park
Perfect for family or friends to relax and enjoy Indiana’s Dunes National Park! The Holliday House is a 2022 custom built home with lake views and a beach path just STEPS from the front door! This 2000 sq ft open concept design features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 16’ ceilings, open great room with beautiful indoor/outdoor kitchen, custom dining seating for 8, and loft hammock. Hosts live next door and are easily available if needed! Everything is on the 1st floor except for the 3rd bedroom.

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.

Lake Trail Cottage
Located just 1 mile from Lake Michigan. Lake Trail Cottage is the closest home in Pines and just minutes from Beverly Shores beaches! The cottage has two bedrooms one bath. With basement Rec room. Home sleeps 7. The primary bedroom features a Queen bed, 42in Smart TV. The second room has a full size bed. Pullout couch/ living room. Calumet Trail and South Shore Train (Chicago)is located directly behind home. South Shore train to Chicago is 1 mile from house. Bikes & beach supplies included.

Indiana Dunes / Lake Michigan Bungalow Beach House
Welcome to Swann's Lake House in Miller Beach, located 1 hr from Chicago and just 3.5 blocks from the beaches of Lake Michigan & 5 minutes from IN Dunes Natl Park. ABSOLUTELY NO LARGE GATHERINGS ALLOWED. PARKING FOR 3 CARS ONLY. QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. 1 story modern home features large master BR with king bed & en-suite bath, 2nd large BR with queen bed, futon couch in the LR, & small sofa bed in MBR for a child. Full kitchen, open large dining/living area. Secluded, wrap-around deck .

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.
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All about Dune Acres
On the shores of Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana, the small town of Dune Acres is home to natural sand dunes, lush woodlands, and freshwater beaches. It’s hard to believe that this beach town, which is nestled within the Indiana Dunes National Park and on the doorstep of Indiana Dunes State Park, is only 45 minutes from Chicago. With two miles of shoreline, the soft sand beaches are a major draw for visitors, and lifeguards patrol the safe swimming waters in the summer. Hiking, biking, and paddling are also great ways to enjoy the outdoors here. With one of the highest levels of plant diversity in the Midwest, the ecosystem within the marshes and woodlands surrounding Dune Acres creates a haven for birdlife. Birders flock here to spot herons, songbirds, woodpeckers, and warblers.
At the heart of town is the Dune Acres Clubhouse, built in 1925, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits high on Lake Michigan’s tallest dune, and so from here, you’ll be rewarded with views of the lake — on a clear day, the Chicago skyline appears across the water.
What are the top things to do in Dune Acres?
The 3 Dune Challenge
Take on the famous 3 Dune Challenge, a hike across the three tallest dunes in Indiana Dunes State Park, which is harder than it looks. You’ll travel 1.5 miles, climbing more than 550 feet, including 192 feet to the top of Mount Tom. At the top of each dune, you’ll be rewarded with expansive views across the blue water of Lake Michigan. For this challenging hike, bring plenty of water, sturdy footwear, and sunscreen.
Great Marsh Trail
Explore the Great Marsh Trail, a one-mile trail through wetlands, where you can spot an abundance of local birdlife, including mallards and rusty blackbirds as well as herons and egrets. A population of beavers also calls the marsh home and can often be spotted from the observation deck. If you’re visiting in the spring or fall, you’ll witness large flocks of migratory birds stopping here.
West Beach
Located in Indiana Dunes National Park, West Beach offers a swath of sandy shoreline with sheltered picnic areas, grills, and a bathhouse. This Lake Michigan beach is a popular swimming spot. West Beach is also home to 2.5 miles of trails to explore, including the Dune Succession Trail, a boardwalk hike up 270 stairs that reaches a viewpoint overlooking Lake Michigan.
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