Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in Indiana Dunes National Park

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.

The Studio at the Dunes

Experience tiny living at the Studio after a day exploring the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park! You will love this cozy tiny house with vaulted ceilings and modern amenities. Cool off with the mini-split air conditioner and relax on the sofa chaise after a long day in the sun. Staying in? Enjoy a board game while listening to some oldies on the record player, take a dip in the cozy hot tub, or relax in the hammocks by the fire pit in the secluded back yard. You’re sure to leave refreshed!

Unique Dome Retreat by Indiana Dunes w/ Lake View

Escape to our Valparaiso Lakeside Retreat with king bed, lake views, unique dome experience, fire pit, grill & hot tub, all near Indiana Dunes National Park, Valparaiso University & 4 local parks! Experience a nature getaway at our newly renovated lake guest house on the ground level of our home with keyless entry & unique outdoor amenities, ideal for friend groups, small families, business travelers & couples. 10 min - downtown Valparaiso. Book now to experience this unique tranquil retreat.

Romantic Getaway in the Dunes for a Couple—Hüüsli

Cozy, charming, romantic and modern. Huusli is the perfect place for a couple to getaway, not too big, not too small. Soaring ceiling with wood burning fireplace greets you in the main living area with an updated kitchen, remodeled bathroom and two adorable bedrooms. Bonus is the four-season room where you can have all your meals or enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by nature, but without the fear of bugs. Make new memories, celebrate an anniversary or just relax in this magical place.

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. ✌️

Romantic-Hot Tub-Secluded-Scenic-Creek- Wildlife

*Escape to your private couple’s retreat. *Whether sipping coffee at sunrise or star gazing, The Grain Binn is the perfect blend of rest and charm *Situated on 70 acres with flowing creek *Pickle Ball court 1 mile from Binn *Fully stocked kitchen *Fireplace *Hot tub with towels provided * Firepit with firewood *Bird feeder for Bird lovers *King size bed with quality bedding *Forgot something? Got cha *In floor heat *Snacks *Walking trails *Good WIFI *Unplug to reconnect

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.

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

"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.

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!