House vacation rentals in Valparaiso

Landmark Home 1 Blk from Lk MI w/Game Rm + EV Chgr

Sumptuous 4 BR/2.5 BA vacation home, just 1 block from Lake Michigan. Fully refurbished with reclaimed flooring, antique beams, custom doors, and fixtures. High-end kitchen, dining, and living areas with French windows. Living room features a stone fireplace, stylish couches, and a wide-screen TV. Three ground-floor bedrooms and baths with a second-floor bunk bed loft. Detached garage is a posh game room with high-end tables and a big TV. Covered patio, 4-seat dining, and bluestone courtyard. This property has been selected for inclusion in The 100 Collection, a global designation awarded to only the top professionally managed vacation rentals based on consistent quality and service. Classy, awe-inspiring, and sumptuous, this 1928 4 BR/2.5 BA vacation home, located just a block from Lake Michigan in “Harbor Country,” was once a local retail gathering place. Recently refurbished into a stunning residential home, it includes gorgeous reclaimed flooring from antique beams, custom doors, light fixtures, and hardware, as well as top-of-the-line plumbing fixtures. The kitchen-dining room-living room area—a massive, superbly well-lit space—features entire walls of French windows, original glass-block, and a wide array of seating options for meals: 4 chic stools at the white marble island, 4 leather seats around a circular marble coffee table, and a 10-seat reclaimed wood dining table. The beautifully lit living room has a classic stone fireplace at its center, stylish (yet ultra-comfortable) couches and chairs, and a wide-screen TV. In addition to the three bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor, there’s a second-floor sleeping loft, perfect for kids with cute bunk beds and a real (mini) teepee. All bedrooms feature top-quality bedding and linens, ensuring a sound sleep and sweet dreams for you and your guests. Black Door Bungalow can sleep up to 10. MAIN FLOOR Primary Bedroom: 1 King bed Bedroom 2: 1 Queen bed Bedroom 3: 1 Queen bed UPSTAIRS FLOOR Bedroom 4: Full-over-full bunk bed that sleeps 4 Another “extra” is the detached garage, which has been turned into a posh game room, with high-end shuffleboard and foosball tables, a big-screen TV, and a sound system. The exterior—featuring a spacious covered patio with cozy rattan couch, chairs, and a 4-seat dining table, leading to a bluestone courtyard—has been extensively landscaped with lush plantings, trees, and professional lighting. The home also includes a high-end kitchen, EV charger, and laundry appliances. In addition to being an easy walk from a majestic, crystal-sand Lake Michigan beach—and a super-short drive to popular beaches like Pier Street Beach and Cherry Beach—you and your guests can also enjoy the many activities afforded by being near Warren Woods State Park, which offers all sorts of woodland hiking and biking trails. The region’s largest recreational harbor provides countless water-related excursions and rentals, from fishing trips to boat, kayak, jet-ski, and paddleboard rentals, as well as day and evening cruises. There’s also the Acorn Theater, a local treasure for live performances by nationally recognized music artists, and a number of nearby breweries, wineries, brew pubs, and even an award-winning distillery for you to check out. Of course, you and your guests can also enjoy sampling to your heart's content the many popular restaurants, cafes, art galleries, boutiques, and antique shops just a hop, skip, and a jump away in Union Pier and downtown New Buffalo.

Aunt Betty's Lakeside Abode, Hot Tub Steam Shower

Aunt Betty’s Lakeside Abode offers three king bedrooms, 2.5 baths, beautiful Stone Lake views, a screened porch with gas fire, a lakeside terrace, and a year-round hot tub. Enjoy multiple gathering areas, a steam shower, ping-pong, and TVs in every room. Perfect for families, couples, or groups exploring LaPorte County, the Indiana Dunes or wineries, breweries, trails surrounding Lake Michigan. Sleeps 8, or book with Uncle Larry’s Lake Place next door for larger groups and shared lakefront fun!

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.

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! 🌞🏖️🌳

House of Zen: Peaceful Modern Cabin on Tryon Farm

The House of Zen is an architect designed home situated in the woods, part of a sustainable farm community on 170 acres. Only an hour drive from Chicago, and close to Indiana Dunes National Park, it is the ultimate escape. The perfect getaway for couples, creatives and nature lovers who want some peace, quiet and space. Explore the farm trails & enjoy the wildlife and soothing sounds. Note: We have a 3 night minimum stay during summer, but open up 2 night stays 1-2 weeks before if possible.

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.

TRYON FARM MID-MODERN SPA IN THE WOODS

Come, enjoy our Tryon Farm modern spa. A Sustainable luxurious open concept tree-house in the woods. Minutes from the beach with an outdoor sauna, Hottub, shower, and Mr. Steam. Perfect for two or a family/group adventure. A true destination with Yoga studio, Mirror by LuLu lemon and wellness elements. The house is a perfect balance of art and nature and luxury and spiritual. Treat yourself to a farm to table, hand made, locally sourced chef services for an extra special experience.

Dunefarmhouse Modern Country Escape

Experience nature and design in an unforgettable way! This thoughtfully curated home is located within a unique green community surrounded by 200+ acres of woods, prairies and meadows - yet minutes to the beach, great restaurants, wineries and activities in harbor country. A unique and immerse art experience awaits every guest. Dunefarmhouse was featured in TimeOut magazine in 2019-2020, as a "Top 10 Airbnb rental in the Midwest" and part of "Perfect Midwest Getaways."

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!

Country Cottage

Looking for week-end get away? Traveling through Northwest Indiana on I-65 and looking for a quiet place to stay for the night? Situated on 6 acres and with convenient (2 mile) access to I-65, our cozy Country Cottage is a great choice! Enjoy the cottage feel of this recently renovated (new cabinets, flooring, appliances) and charmingly decorated home, located in close proximity to local attractions! Our 650 square foot cottage is ideal for 1 - 4 guests.

Secluded Modern Retreat Near Beach - "Sandlot"

Stunning modern home overlooks private sand dunes on 5 wooded acres just a mile away from beautiful Lake Michigan beaches and surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park. Relax in our updated open-concept unique home nestled in the dunes. Enjoy the trails in the backyard, the friendly community, and local attractions near by. Just an hour to Chicago by car or the South Shore train is 1/2 mile from the house, with easy rides to Chicago and South Bend.