Escape to this chic Chesterton retreat, where updated interior furnishings set the tone for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy 3 living areas with Smart TVs, an outdoor dining space, and a game room with bar in the basement. With minimal train noise and proximity to historic downtown Chesterton and Indiana Dunes National Park.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$734
AU$734
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes
Welcome to your perfect getaway in Chesterton, Indiana—an updated, pet-friendly rental home just minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park and close to Valparaiso University. This spacious, thoughtfully designed retreat offers the charm of a quiet neighborhood with the convenience of modern amenities.
Unlike many homes in the area, this property experiences minimal train noise, so you can enjoy your stay in peace without the constant sounds that may affect other rentals nearby.
🏡 Property Highlights:
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3 Living Areas with 3 Smart TVs
2 King Beds + Queen and Twin Options + Queen Airbed
Game Room with Foosball, Air Hockey, Arcade Machine
Bar Area in the Basement – adults-only hangout zone
Outdoor Dining Area on a Covered Porch
Newly Updated Interior with Modern Furnishings
Pet-Friendly with Fenced-In Backyard
High Chair and Crib Provided
📍 Prime Location:
A few minutes’ walk to historic Chesterton Downtown (shops, wineries, dining)
4 miles to Indiana Dunes National Park & the beach
10 minutes to Valparaiso University
Close to local attractions like Thomas Centennial Park, Running Vines Winery, Octave Grill, and Coffee Creek Park
🛋️ Indoor Living Spaces: Enjoy a flowing layout with three distinct living areas, all furnished with cozy couches, beautiful lighting, and three Smart TVs with streaming capabilities. Whether you’re hosting movie night, reading in a quiet nook, or playing games with friends, there’s a spot for everyone.
🎮 Basement Game Room & Bar: A fully finished basement adds a new level of fun:
Foosball Table
Air Hockey Table
Arcade Machine
3rd Living Area with Smart TV
Lounge Seating
Bar Area with Bar Stools
🍳 Kitchen Amenities: The kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking and dining needs:
Stainless Steel Appliances
Drip Coffee Maker, Toaster, Water Filter
Complimentary Teas, Spices, and Cooking Basics
Knife Set, Cutting Boards, Mixing Bowls
Full Dishware/Flatware Set
Outdoor Dining Set included
🌿 Outdoor Living: Step outside to enjoy your private fenced-in backyard featuring:
Covered Porch with Dining Table
Adirondack Chairs for Lounging
Fire Pit Area for S’mores & Stories
Room to Play or Relax
🛏️ Bedroom & Bathroom Layout:
Bedroom 1 (Main Level): King Bed, Vanity, Blackout Curtains
1st Floor Bedroom & Bathroom make it accessible for seniors or those avoiding stairs
Note: Property is not baby-proofed
🌅 Nearby Attractions:
Nature & Outdoors:
Indiana Dunes National Park (4 mi)
Indiana Dunes State Park (3.5 mi)
Porter Beach (4.2 mi)
Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve (2.4 mi)
Sunset Hill Farm Country Park (5.6 mi)
Marquette Park Beach (13.1 mi)
Walkable Favorites (< 0.5 mi):
Thomas Centennial Park
Running Vines Winery
Octave Grill
Dog Days Ice Cream Parlor
The Flower Cart
Northside Diner & Food Truck
Family Fun:
49’er Drive-In Theatre (6.3 mi)
Zao Island Mini Golf & Go-Karts (12.5 mi)
Gabis Arboretum (19.6 mi)
Deep River Waterpark (21.1 mi)
Southlake Mall (23.6 mi)
Golf & Recreation:
Sand Creek Country Club (2.1 mi)
Chesterton Park & Trails System
Airport Access:
South Bend International Airport (42.5 mi)
Chicago Midway International Airport (~1 hr drive)
🤝 Guest Access
The entire home and all amenities are included in your rental. Feel free to enjoy the kitchen, game room, backyard, laundry room, and every room inside. Please make yourself at home!
Check-in is easy with keyless entry.
🤗 Guest Interaction
We value warm, personalized interaction with our guests. While we give you space and privacy, we're just a message or call away for anything you need. Our goal is to make your stay not just comfortable, but memorable.
We welcome you with hospitality and send you off with gratitude. Every stay is a chance to build lasting connections.
💖 Why This Property?
This is a large, updated home with plenty of space to unwind—while still maintaining the original charm that makes it feel like home. We’ve carefully designed every room with comfort, character, and usability in mind.
Many Chesterton homes sit near train lines; while you may hear minimal train sounds here, it’s not disruptive and far less noticeable than in most local rentals.
This is a home made for memory-making. Make yourself at home.
🌟 Unique Benefits
Minimal train noise (rare for the area!)
2 King Beds for superior comfort
Bar & Game Room for built-in entertainment
Pet-friendly with fenced backyard
Walk to downtown shops, dining & parks
Minutes from the Dunes & Lake Michigan
Family-friendly with crib, high chair, and games
Work-from-home ready
Newly renovated interior with original charm
📌 Before You Book:
✅ Pet Friendly (please inform us in advance)✅ No Smoking Inside the Property✅ Quiet Hours After 10 PM✅ Must be 25+ to Book✅ Flexible Check-in/out whenever possible
🧳 Tell us how we can host you on your journey. Add this listing to your Wish List by clicking the ❤️ in the upper right corner!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: 🚭 Smoking Policy
Smoking, vaping, or use of tobac
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: 🐶 Pet Policy – Dogs Welcome!
We’re happy to host
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Kindly contact the host to inform them about the p
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
🚭 Smoking Policy
Smoking, vaping, or use of tobac
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Kindly contact the host to inform them about the p
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
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About the area
Located in Chesterton, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Lubeznik Center for the Arts and Washington Park Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Chesterton travel guide
Is Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes on 15 Mar 2026 start from AU$734, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lustron House and Chesterton Art Center. Indiana Dunes National Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
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Roomy Retreat–Family&Friends|2 King Beds|Game Room | Valpo University | Dunes Reviews
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We chose this property due to the amount of beds it had and its proximity to Valparaiso University. It was the perfect size for our group (9-12 adults) and had a well stocked kitchen.
Overall stay was amazing and very accommodating for the amount of people we had . It fit us all comfortably. Location was perfect. Very close to beach and park and local stores. The host was very accessible and accommodating to any issues and requests we had . Beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious. I feel like the floors could have been a little cleaner upon arrival, some linen was rolled up in closets so we were unsure if they were clean ? Very minor things overall would recommend and stay again .
The location was perfect for our trip, and our children absolutely loved it! Eddi was always available and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met! The home was a great place to eat, shower, chill, and have fun in the evenings after spending our days hiking at the Dunes and hanging at the beach. Would recommend!
The house worked well for a group of family members ranging from 7 to 80. Everything was very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with every gadget we needed. Having coffee and tea provided was very nice.
The house was so cozy and enough room for 16 . Kitchen was roomy and had everything we needed to cook our Friendsgiving menu. Kids loved bunk bed room and kept busy downstairs with the games . House was nicely decorated!
Eddie was a great host! Easy and great communication even check on us in the middle of our stay! This house has everything you could ever want/need for a large gathering and only 10 minutes from Indiana Dunes! We loved our time here and were shocked on how large the space was! Overall great experience and would definitely book again!
The house was nice and clean. Everything was provided to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We just had one issue - the kitchen outlets were not working except for one by the sink but we were able to work around it. We’re not sure what happened because we couldn’t reset the GFCI. The last renter may have tripped the breaker but all in all, it was a great stay! Thank you, Eddi! Until our next Bible Study retreat!
We had a great stay! The house was big enough to hold at one point for our stay 12 adults, 1 infant, 1 kid, and 2 dogs, and we still had a bit more room. Eddi and her team were great to communicate with when we reached out with questions.
We have stayed here a few times. We enjoy the amount of space, and the host is always responsive and easy to work with. We look forward to staying in the future.
The house was very clean, accommodated a large crew, and the host was very responsive. The overall stay was exceptional, and we will use again in the future.
The house has so much space! It was the perfect place for our extended family to connect & visit. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed. Thank you so much for the bottle of local wine! Checkin was easy, communication with management was quick & considerate. Close to Lake Michigan & local shops and restaurants. We hope to visit again.
This house was very comfortable. Needs a couple updates on the outside stuff, but looks like product has been purchased to do that. It was still a very nice home to stay in. The owners were super responsive to any issues that I did experience. Very happy with the accomodations and would feel comfortable, recommending it to others with a large group.
We were back in our childhood hometown and were able to share this spacious home with all of our children grandchildren and extended family. The home is beautiful and the booking and communication with Eddi was excellent. Thanks again, Eddi!
Decent place, but was surprised by property manager mowing on Saturday night around 6-7pm with only an hour notice.
Brooks H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Maria Y.
15 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs cleaned
We booked it because it slept the number of people well but the floors were so dirty that our feet were black on the bottoms of we walked bare foot. Screened in back porch was poorly kept- broken door and windows without glass or screens and just dirty everywhere! . “Lock” for the sliding patio door was also just a piece of wood that didn’t fit well and really did not secure the house when “locked” Liked the location for what we wanted to do but the remodel of this place was done very cheapAnd it shows everywhere in the house.