Our stay at the this house (The Nook) was amazing for my daughter’s grad weekend from Valpo. It is in a wonderful location and it even included 2 passes into the Indiana Dunes park. I was able to enjoy a bike ride during one of the free moments and visit the park to get my feet in the sand and enjoy the view for a bit. The house was perfect for our family to spread out and our teens definitely enjoyed the game room over the garage. The house was very clean including the bathrooms which was much appreciated. The host, Penny was wonderful when it came to communicating and the beds were so comfortable that my mom wanted me to ask her for the mattress she had selected. This house has great character and it perfect for families. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen for all of us to gather especially at night for some euchre. The coffee and tea bar was also perfectly stocked. Penny was also so kind to leave us a little welcome basket upon our arrival with some goodies to enjoy during our stay, so sweet. There were no issues with the house during our stay. I could go on and on, but this house is definitely a gem in the area and should not be overlooked. We look forward to another stay at the Nook.

This is a great house with so many things to do right on the property. There’s a big yard for whiffle ball, a huge play set, an air conditioned game room, and so many bicycles in a variety of sizes!! The dining table was big enough for all of us to sit together for meals as well as games. We highly recommend the beach & dunes, but be sure to go on weekdays. Our family also enjoyed the drive-in theater and the farmer’s market. El Salto gets a shout out too! We recommend this house for all it has to offer as well as its location.

The house was clean and tidy. There is a guest guide with house rules and listings of local stores and activities. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, plates, pantry items, etc. The game room over the garage has a ping pong table and other games, and is a fun hang out spot. We enjoyed our family reunion here and have no complaints. We would love to come again.

House was very accommodating and peaceful neighborhood. Would return again!

Very nice and easy access to Indiana Dunes NP

House was wonderful. Plenty of space for multiple families. Kitchen is great. Big yard for kids to run around. Game room above the garage. Highly recommend.

The home was very spacious and clean. We have rented this home twice and just love it for our large family when we visit the area. Would recommend this rental home for anyone.

We had a great time! Everything was so clean and there were so many things provided that we put to use! What a great house!

After searching through many rentals, we came upon this gem! My brother was traveling from Sharon, MA and we were in from Las Vegas. With mom in a retirement home in Chesteron, this was the perfect location for all of us. From the initial communications and to the day of arrival, Penny was attentive and extremely responsive. Our 2023 Family Christmas at her home was perfect, with a decorated Xmas tree in the large living area! The game room was a hit with the younger adults. We couldn't really enjoy the outdoor amenities because of a slight drizzle but the firepit looks inviting for the next time. We did take a drive to Indiana Dunes State Park which is close by. Plenty of stores nearby to stock up on necessities. All in all, the perfect place!

Great game room, fire pit, and little extras

Great place for family very near Indiana Dunes lakeshore.

Stayed at the Nook for a trip to Notre Dame football game. About 45 minutes to the stadium. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Even an apple tree with lots of apples.

Beautiful home which provided comfortable accommodations for 13 adults. The beds were comfortable and the living spaces plenty. We thoroughly enjoyed the game room over the garage as well as the large kitchen area to sit, eat and converse. We would definitely stay here again.

We were here for a birthday weekend. The home was perfect… place to play, place to gather and relax and located close to state and national parks. It was good to have access to firewood and state park passes to make it easy to explore. Overall , had a great time. Thanks Penny.

Everything was perfect

The nook is just perfect. It has plenty of space for everyone. We were 13 and never felt squeezed throughout the week. It is super clean and the kitchen is very well equiped (for true, not like some other places where you only have the very basics...). The kids had a lot of fun in the game room. The yard is huge, we even played baseball (with the kids obviously, still too small for grown-ups !) The property is well situated in a quiet neighbourhood. The state park has some nice trails but they did not allowed swimming some days while it was in the national park just beside. So we headed to the national park most of the time. There is a bike path to the state park but none to the national park. However if you go by bike, the state park passe only lets 1 person in and you need to pay for each person. If you go by car, everyone in the car will get in with the same pass. So we ended up leaving the bikes behind for that. There are other bike trails but we didn't explore much. If you want to spend a lot of time in Chicago, it might be a bit far but still feasible. It was not the case for us, we stayed close most of the time. All in all, a very fun week. The nook was even better than expected. It is a sure call to rent here !

Very clean, lots of room to be together, awesome kitchen. Grandkids loved the variety of bicycles.

Clean and quaint house that is just a quick drive to several beaches. House is fully equipped for a beach vacation. Property manager is quick to respond and reliable. Perfect location for an extended family vacation!

It was a great time with kids!

The property was great. The house provided a lot of separate spaces as well as large spaces that the entire family could share. They provided a lot for entertaining the entire family, and it was close to the beach and state and national parks.

The place was spacious, organized and well-equipped. It had everything we needed to feel at home and our host, Penny, was very helpful and responsive as well. The game room, backyard were a hit and the Dunes is just nearby. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would not mind visiting again!

Penny’s place was perfect for our family vacation. There were enough different spaces where we could spread out and if people needed a break they could go to their own space. But the gathering spaces were also wonderful, especially the kitchen table. My adult children loved the loft space and the toys were wonderful and welcome for my grandson. unfortunately the weather was not sure of your list but I don’t think even Penny could control that. Lol. Everything was just fabulous. Thank you Penny for sharing your marvelous home!

Such a nice home with everything we needed. It's close proximity to the dunes was great. And we could come back to this peaceful house with room and activities for all ages. Plus the owner was super responsive when we had questions. Would definitely recommend!

This property was an excellent place to stay as we had 13 family members in the house and had plenty of room. The swingset and slide in the backyard were a hit with the kids. The proximity to the Dunes and the passes provided by the host made it easy to get there early before the crowds arrived. Penny is an excellent hostess and communication was great.

Our family/friends chose this property for a place to stay for our daughter's wedding nearby. It turned out to be a perfect spot for us! Our 4 teenage/early twenties grandsons loved the game loft above the garage and the numerous items (bikes, games, video games, basketball hoop, etc.) to occupy their time. The fire pit was a big hit as was the spacious kitchen and large gathering room to watch movies together. When it was time for bed, the bedrooms were spaced so far apart that we all had privacy. There were extra supplies in case we forgot something and a Dollar General was so close if we needed anything else. It was the perfect space for the perfect wedding! Thank you so much, Penny, for opening up your beautiful space to us. Great memories were made. I'm just sad I didn't have time to see the Dunes! LOL!

Pics are accurate, beds comfortable, plenty of space for zenith time, well-equipped, thoughtful hostess, near Dunes.

There’s no doubt that the owner checked every box when making sure that everything was perfect. From the cleanliness to the supplies provided fully stocked kitchen towels, amenity cabinet I couldn’t of asked for anything more. This place exceeded my expectations and the pictures don’t do it justice. I would recommend anyone looking for a great place to stay to check this listing out. The beds were comfortable. It was plenty of room for me and my family and it was very private. Penny was a great host and her communication with spot on. The check in process was very easy . I honestly felt that I was at home I highly recommend it!!!

Penny was very friendly and communicative both before and during our stay. The location is perfect for visiting the dunes. Highly recommend!

My family loved our stay. It has the right amount of space in the kitchen for everyone to come together and areas of the house to get away for a nap for those that need it. Our kids loved the game room loft above the garage!

Nice, well-kept property was a great place for our family to gather for the holiday. clean and comfortable - even had a christmas tree set up in the front room. plenty of space , kitchen well stocked with pots, utensils, etc. hosts were super responsive and helpful. would gladly stay here again.

The Nook was huge with plenty of room to spread out. The host had lots of games and extras available. Store within walking distance if needed.

What’s not to be said about this property. It had everything and more. Several of us have stayed in different properties around the country and we ranked this one as one of the best. I feel some pride because I am a NW Indiana resident and for family from Puerto Rico and Arizona to say so many positive comments makes me feel we’ve selected the perfect property.