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Private Downtown Apt, King Bed, Jet Bath, Fireplace, Grill, near Indiana Dunes

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chesterton, IN
  • Lustron House
    16 min walk
  • Indiana Dunes National Park
    6 min drive
  • Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders
    11 min drive
  • Gary, IN (GYY-Gary - Chicago Intl.)
    31 min drive

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About the area

Chesterton

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Chesterton, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. .This apartment is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lustron House and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Lustron House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 15 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original George's Gyros Spot - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Downtown Apt, King Bed, Jet Bath, Fireplace, Grill, near Indiana Dunes

Downtown Chesterton private apartment. Walk to parks, dining, shopping, taverns, winery, European market, and more. Only 3 miles from sand beaches & hiking trails at Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana dunes National Park. Apt has living, dining, full kitchen, large bedroom w/King bed, large jet bath & fireplace, and bathroom. Living room has 58" smart tv and L shaped couch that sleeps 2. Glider and gas grill outside too.

The Space
Our apartment is located in our downtown commercial building a short walk to all the downtown activities, parks, dining, shops, taverns brewery, winery, and European market. It is only 3 miles from the sand beaches on Lake Michigan at the Indiana Dunes State Park and the hiking trails of the Duens State Park and Dunes National Park. We are 1 hour from Chicago and South Bend.

The apartment has an entry, living room, dining, kitchen, large bedroom, and bathroom with shower. The living room has an L shape couch that can sleep two. There is plenty of room on the floor in the living room or bedroom to throw an air mattress or sleeping mats if you need to sleep a total of 6.

Please be aware the layout is that of a New Orleans style apartment. That means that there is no hallway. It flows from entry to living to dining to kitchen to bedroom to bathroom. One has to walk through bedroom to get to bathroom.

The living room has a 58" smart Roku tv and extra pillows and blankets for anyone to sleep on the couch.

The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, cookware, dishware, glassware, and silverware. It has a stove, microwave, full size frig, Kuerig, tea pot, and toaster. Kuerig pods provided too.

The large bedroom has a walkin closet, king size bed, makeup counter, another large smart tv, and a large jet tub with fireplace.

Wifi throughout. Glider and gas grill are outside the front door. There is a laundromat across the street and a large park with splash pad and play equipment 1 block behind the apt. The sidewalk around the park is .9 mile if you want to get your exercise in.

Other things to note.
This apartment is downtown Chesterton. As such, there is traffic and train noise that could disturb some guests. White noise and/or ear plugs really help. We provide ear plugs in the nightstand by the bed.

We use plug in Scents. Though most people like the fresh smell, we've learned that a few people are very sensitive and don't like them. If you want us to unplug them before your stay, just let us know.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Don & Kim Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Gas grills

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sledging nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Private Downtown Apt, King Bed, Jet Bath, Fireplace, Grill, near Indiana Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable spot.
Comfy and clean, in a walkable neighborhood, there’s plenty of parking. Responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & convenient
Property located within walking distance of downtown Chesterton & many local restaurants (& European market on Saturday). Bed very comfortable, fully equipped kitchen, large tvs in living room & bedroom, owner communicated well, parking right outside front door, comfortable temperature throughout unit. Missing a few light bulbs (nightstand & bedroom vanity), missing trim in a few places, bathroom missing tile/ trim, extra door locked from another side in bathroom, shower door doesn’t close well, unit smelled a bit musty. Would stay again. Overall great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Windy weekend
Property was exactly as described. Super cute and cozy. Excellent little getaway spot close to everything. Host was very responsive and easy to communicate with! We will definitely be staying there again when we are back in town!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute location for an overnight getaway
Overall, it was a nice place. In the entry foyer area, it smelled very musty and damp, and the there were a few small things here and there that needed to be fixed or repaired. Overall, it was very nice with a jacuzzi, fireplacethat made it very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chesterton
Good location for exploring the dunes, beaches and parks. Many restaurants are walkable or short drive, including grocery store. Very clean and is as described in Verbo listing. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Sufficient!
My daughter and I were visiting colleges in the area, but also wanted to check out the Dunes. The apartment was perfectly suited to meet your needs. The bed was comfortable, kitchen had all we needed for our short stay, and wifi was good! While there were earplugs provided, the property is very close to the railroad tracks. I may have counted 10 trains in the night. If you have sleep buds, bring them. Therefore 4 stars for location and listing. The train tracks are very active day and night. Otherwise, the stay was just what we needed. The low cleaning fees are appreciated and the required duties are light and very reasonable. Thanks for a good stay!! We would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kentara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Around Great Stay
This is the perfect cozy spot. The proximity to whatever you might me interested in exploring is within a 5 minute walk or a 20 minute drive. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend staying here. Don is an attentive and informative host. I am sure we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jon E.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with good communication
Don was very easy to communicate with and willing to help! Perfect location for Indiana Dunes. The Jet tub was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot for Visiting Friends in the Area
This was the perfect spot for visiting friends in the area. Close to the beach, restaurants, shopping, etc. Host was very easy to get ahold of. The place looked exactly like the photos and matched the description perfectly. Other reviewers complained about traffic/train noise. I didn't notice that at all. My suggestion is to pack earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach weekend trip
This is a great location for state park beaches. The apartment was clean, we felt safe and the whirlpool tub ended the day with a relaxing, sleep inducing treat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
Apartment was spacious and in a convenient location to area restaurants and the park. Our family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas K.

Regretful
We pulled up to the 'corporate' building apartment. The glider and grill are right at the edge of the street sidewalk. Once inside everything was as the web pictures described. But as we entered the bedroom we noticed an odd smell, and once in the bathroom the smell was overwhelming. It smelled like mold. One of us started gagging and couldn't breath. There were two air purifiers in the apartment with one being in the bedroom. We contacted the host and stated that we could not stay and breath such strong odors. He commented that they had never had water issues. Maybe the smell was from the 'area' that led off the bathroom where a locked door was. He offered their home, but we had no idea what it was like or if cameras were in place - did not feel comfortable. The insurance we purchased did not cover this situation and we were out the money for the three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariann A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
My husband and I stayed for two nights while on a business combined with pleasure trip. The jetted tub was a great perk in this spacious apartment! The king size bed was very comfortable — woke up feeling refreshed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
In town for wedding.
Owner was easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location but Some Privacy Concerns
We had a good stay overall, but the cleaning staff was still working when we arrived at check-in time. The cleaning staff returned to remove cleaning supplies without our knowledge while we were bathing in the adjacent room. We noticed the missing supplies but were not notified of the staff’s return. We brought up the privacy concern to the host a few days later after we checked out of the apartment. The host apologized and said that he instructed the staff to return to finish cleaning, but if privacy is a priority, you may feel more comfortable at a different listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Owner went above and beyond, thanks Don
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Short Stay
We stayed at this property one night while passing through the area. It was a good and affordable resting spot for the night - king-sized bed was very comfortable and location was very convenient for visiting the Dunes National Park and the cute downtown Chesterton. The property description is accurate - very close to the active train tracks, but the ongoing sounds didn't bother us too much. The exterior entrance did not have the best curb appeal, but we were satisfied with the accommodations within for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint getaway
The downtown apartment was in an ideal location. We were within walking distance of restaurants and parks. As described, it is not much to look at from the outside, but the inside is spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as listed
Was hesitant to stay based on prior reviews, but the home was clean and just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Very budget friendly and located perfectly for what we wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a short stay
We got in late and left early because we were only passing through town and needed to rest before getting back onto the road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and conveniently located
Super cute little apartment close to downtown Chesterton. The jet tub and electric fireplace were great after a day of hiking and exploring all of the little shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Downtown Chesterton Apt
Great property and experience. Hosts communicated very well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

Restful bedroom
I enjoyed my stay here, especially the comfortable mattress and jacuzzi tub to unwind and watch a movie at the end of the day. The living room, dining room, and kitchen had a strong ammonia odor that smelled like a cat had sprayed often for a long time, and then carpet and/or paint was put over it. I did not spend time in that area of the rental at all other than to heat up some food and eat it in the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023