Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! n | House in Town of Pines

9.8 (15 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
Town of Pines House | Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! n

3 Bedroom House in Town of Pines

We are so excited to welcome you to our vacation home! Our neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Our vintage home is minutes away from area attractions such as Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana Dunes National Park Entrances, Michigan City Outlet Mall, Michigan City Washington Park Beach, Splash pad, and Zoo, Beverly Shores Southshore train to Chicago, town of Chesterton, Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, City of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University, restaurants, and shops!
Our home has some original woodwork and character that make it special. We have continued with a vintage theme to celebrate this. Please be sure to click on the pictures to see the descriptions of each room. We hope you enjoy relaxing and spending time with your family. The dining room table comfortably seats 8. The living room has comfortable couches and chairs for lounging, as well as big sturdy pillows for relaxing on the floor. We have a Smart TV for streaming that you can log into all of your apps to watch your favorite shows. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, bakeware, and for dining together. It has basics such as coffee, sugar, creamers, flour, oil, a few snacks, and a Brita water pitcher. The laundry room has a washer and dryer and supplies. There are beach towels in the laundry room for your convenience. The master bedroom is on the main floor and has a queen bed. and closet. There is one bathroom on the main floor that has a tub and shower. Upstairs there are two bedrooms side by side. One has a queen bed and the other has a full bed and a bunk bed set. Off of this room there is a bonus room that we have put children's toys, a glider rocker, pack-n-play, table, and lamp! The kids can play, you can rock your child, or you can relax in a quiet place and read a book. In the hallway outside the bedrooms is a large double closet to serve both rooms. If you want to work at a desk there are two options! One is at the desk in the bedroom upstairs with the queen bed, and the other is downstairs at a desk nook under the stairs next to the dining room table. Work at your laptop or have a good place to read and write.
You will have the whole house to yourself! The basement is off limits and has a baby gate blocking the steps that are by the back door. Please do not enter the basement unless there is an emergency. The garage and shed are also not available to guests. You do have access to a large front and back yard for the kids to run and play. The yards are not fenced in. There is a patio in the backyard with a grill, table, chairs, firepit, and chairs.
Other things to note:
For a wealth of information about all there is to see and do in our area, take a look at the website for Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. You will learn about the parks, places to eat, shops, recreational activities, and more. Here is some quick information about park entrance fees.
Indiana Dunes National Park, multiple entrances within minutes:
Indiana Dunes National Park Pass: $45/year
America the Beautiful Annual Pass (entrance to over 2,000 federal recreation sites): $80/year
Walk-in, bike-in, boat-in 1-7 day pass: $15 individual/$25 family
1-7 day vehicle pass: $25 per carload/$20 per motorcycle
Indiana Dunes State Park: only one entrance, 10 min away
In-state annual pass (entrance to all Indiana State Park sites): $50
Non-resident annual pass (entrance to all Indiana State Park sites): $70
In-state daily pass: $7
Non-resident daily pass: $12
The Dunes Pavilion is in the State Park and has a beachside restaurant, ice cream shop, general store, and roof top drinks and food in the evenings.
Michigan City Washington Park: 11 minutes away
$15 a day per vehicle gives access to the large beach area, the splash pad, and the Washington Park Zoo. There is another entrance fee per person for the zoo that ranges $6-8.
Central Beach is the closest beach entrance to our home, it is part of the National Park. It does require steps. Mt. Baldy, Michigan City, and the State Park are other close beaches. Michigan City Beach and the State Park Beach have large parking areas and you can walk right onto the beach. They also have boardwalks from the parking area to close the water.
Downtown Chesterton is 12 minutes, Valparaiso University is 25 minutes, Coffee Creek Preserve is 14 minutes. Beverly Shores Southshore train to Chicago is 3 minutes away. Dune Park Southshore train to Chicago 9 minutes away.
Stores like Aldi, Walmart, Meijer, Menards, Lowes, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Kohls are 7-10 minutes away in Michigan City, along with a large number of restaurants. Closer by are local shops and attractions like the Schoolhouse Shop, Virks New Mart, Over Yonder Dunes Gift Shop, The Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery, The Goblin and the Grocer, Joe and Freddy's Bar and Grill, and more.
Midway Airport is 59 miles, O'Hare Airport is 78 miles, and South Bend Airport is 37 miles.

Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! n is located in Town of Pines. Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! n provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Dunes Cottage at Town of Pines Lake Michigan near Indiana Dunes Parks! n has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Town of Pines has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Town of Pines, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water park
  • Hunting nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books
General
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Recycling
  • English
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Travel crib
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Jennifer V.
Jul 27, 2025 03:56:42 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely home, lots of space for everyone. Close to all the local attractions, nice quiet neighborhood. We really appreciated all the little extras in the home, beach towels, coffee, brita water filter, foil, sandwich baggies, spices, etc!
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