Owner was great to deal with. Cottage was very quaint, clean and well stocked, and beds were very comfortable. Lake view was great as were sunsets nightly.

A positive experience all around.

Our family had a fun and peaceful week at Porter Beach in this quaint and cozy cottage!! We used the kayaks, had a campfire on the beach, and spent lazy days reading and hanging out on the beach. The cottage was super clean and has lots of amenities...beach towels, blankets, jackets, well-stocked kitchen, firewood, etc. The owner, Deb, is very easy to work with and so helpful! We loved the cottage and plan to return in the future.

The property had a great view of the lake from almost all the windows. The sleeping porch beds were a hit with our kids. Debra was very kind and had beach toys, chairs, table and fire pit we could use. The public access stairs to the beach are steep and rickety. I would recommend reaching out if you have walking mobility issues before renting.

We stayed here for our grandsons 8th birthday. We had such a great time and the house is so cute and fully stocked. The beach has chairs and furniture, toys and a firepit. The view is absolutely amazing. Deb is so nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place for a peaceful getaway.

This is a super cute little cottage literally steps from the water. Views are amazing! Beach is so nice! Perfect location to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. We will be back!

This place is a gem!

This was a great cottage and area for a girls get a way. We enjoyed it all so much! Clean, relaxing and cottage had everything we needed. The private beach is wonderful as well as downtown Chesterton.

Sandy nook has everything you could possibly want in a beach house from the kitchen with all of its pans and dishes to all of the toys and chairs for the beach. The beds were so comfortable! The view is beautiful. And Debra was a fantastic hostess! We would love to go back someday.

We enjoyed our time at the Sandy Nook. The cottage is very clean and has everything you need to enjoy the beach. We especially enjoyed cooking out on the beach fire pit and watching the sunset. Our dogs enjoyed their stay as well and absolutely loved playing in the water and rolling in the sand. For us the only downfall is that we did not have a phone signal with AT&T.

We enjoyed our time at the Sandy Nook. The cottage is very clean and has everything you need to enjoy the beach. We especially enjoyed cooking out on the beach fire pit and watching the sunset. Our dogs enjoyed their stay as well and absolutely loved playing in the water and rolling in the sand. For us the only downfall is that we did not have a phone signal with AT&T.

Everything as advertised. Property owners were very helpful, responsive, and accommodating.

The house was fine and the outdoor patio and deck had lovely views of the lake and the humming birds. The stairs to the lake were manageable for all but one of us. However she managed as well. We were able to cook all meals and able to hear the lake through the night.

This was a perfect beach cottage for our family with toddlers! We played at the beach with the provided sand toys, roasted marshmallows at the fire pit and went to a nearby pumpkin patch. We even enjoyed a rainy day by playing boardgames in the cozy cottage. Deb was such a wonderful host that even gave us a parting gift to remember our stay at the beach. We had the perfect family weekend and will definitely be back.

This cottage is quaint and steps from Lake Michigan. It was very clean and we loved the decor. We enjoyed our short 3 day stay and feel lucky we found this treasure! Deb, the host provided so may extras including blankets for cool nights sitting outside on the deck, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, etc. She thought of everything! Besides enjoying the beach we also hiked and visited Indiana Dunes National Park.

The location is what makes this property perfect. Unfortunately we had bad weather but we'll be back!

Perfect little cottage just above the beach. It is very clean, nicely appointed and well cared for. The cottage has nice decorating touches which really brings out the charm. Very convenient to the beach..literally just steps away.

This cottage is just a flight of steps from the beach, and is just a short drive from both Indiana Dunes State and National Parks, and also a train station for easy access to Chicago. The owner lives right next door and Deb was great to work with. Will definitely consider staying again next time we plan to vacation in the area.

It's a small place but was fully furnished with everything you could possibly want - books, games, puzzles, beach towels, every sort of dish, frozen drinking glasses in the fridge. You will need to navigate steps in this cottage and beach access - just mentioning for those with mobility issues. It was no issue for our family. The place was clean. The hosts were very kind and helpful. Deb (the host) even made my daughter a bracelet out of crinoids she found on the beach! The best part was the easy access to the beach (literally out the door, 20 steps down and on the beach). The area was private. The hosts provided kayaks, paddleboards, life jackets, beach chairs and numerous bins of sand/beach toys for the kids. ALL THE FUN! There is even a firepit on the beach -- which let us have sunsets with s'mores. We plan to come back!

We really enjoyed being basically on the water and a walk away from the State Park, but were put off by restrictive waiver we had to sign upon arrival (which required us to assume responsibility for ‘owner’s fault and negligence now or in the future’). Also, the cabin has well water, the taste of which even Brita filter couldn’t get rid of, so we had to buy jugs of water for drinking (although we cooked with tap water). Other than that the cabin is well stocked and close to everything.

Perfect for a spring getaway from the city. Out the door, down the steps, and right to the beach. Spectacular sunsets and cozy cottage.

We had a last minute trip and loved our stay. I'm certain most people stay in the summer months but we loved the coziness in late winter weather.

We had an excellent time. Recommended.

Cute cottage with a view of the water and access to the beach in a great location for access to hiking in the Dunes state and national park.

The cottage was very well appointed. The view of the Lake was spectacular! We so enjoyed dining on the deck and looking out over the Lake and listening to the waves. Deb and Joe were very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hiking the trails in the state and national parks. We will be back!

Few things were a little dirty, some dishes, old coffee in coffee pot. But overall was a cute cottage with a great location. We're a little disappointed that the private beach was underwater, but we still ha6s close beach access. Still would've been nice to get a heads up about that before arrival. Overall, Deb was great. Had plenty of privacy and were able to vacation without fear of coronavirus or having to wear a mask on the beach.

Great experience at Sandy Nook! Perfect location for accessing bike trails, hikes, and of course beach time without crowds. We'll be back.