Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Valparaiso

This location was clean, quiet and comfortable. Perfect spot for enjoying the Dunes, hiking and birdwatching. I own a non-Tesla electric vehicle and there was a reliable set of chargers (6) at the Meijer store 5 miles away.

Charming historic home walking distance to quaint shops, European Market on Saturdays. Two porches- one screened in and the other with windows and screens were a special feature for relaxing and cooling down bug free and watching market-goers pass on the sidewalk walking their dogs. Pretty residential neighborhood near main st. Large formal dining area felt homey. Updated kitchen and bathroom in otherwise vintage home with older built-in cupboards and closet areas. If your travel party includes adults using different rooms, be aware one room is bunk bed, so an adult will not be able to sit up in bed. Mattresses were comfortable. Pillows are soft and low fill, so if you like a Medium/Firm maybe bring your own pillow. There is a train fairly close by, so if a light sleeper, something to create white noise may be helpful. Hosts provided a laminated sheet of instructions on counter, but we did not see until after trying to figure out shower- there is a ring on tub faucet that pulls down.

We had a girl’s getaway weekend at this lake house . We needed a place to simply relax and unwind, and Polly’s place provided just that. It is in a very peaceful location. We all enjoyed having our coffee/tea in the sunroom in the morning while listening to the birds. A couple of questions came up during our stay, and Polly and Jack were responsive and helpful. Polly even came over to be our photographer when we had an idea for some pictures on the staircase. She was a great sport. The kitchen was very well equipped, and the home was spotless. The fire-pit area and access to firewood was great . If there was any suggestion I could share, it would be to devise an easier way to utilize the paddle boat. We didn’t attempt it, because we don’t believe we could have got it in and out of the lake easily. Other than that, we had a great weekend. I would definitely recommend the property to anyone looking for a peaceful place to stay.

The excellent taste of the hosts sets this rental apart from the rest. The decor in the home is beautifully curated. When you combine that with the views, it's a perfect vacation spot! We were grateful to be able to return for our fourth visit to Charles and Jeremy's home. Thank you for sharing it with us--we love it!

We stayed for almost a week with three dogs. Sarah's place was perfect for our needs - great backyard, comfortable beds, clean and equipped kitchen, and awesome location - close to Chicago, Indiana dunes and easy to navigate thru, no traffic. Sarah and her family (and their amazing dog Chandler) are super friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay there again once back in the area.

This was ur second stay at Andrew’s and it didn’t disappoint. He worked with us last minute to make a reservation so we had somewhere to stay. A friend of ours passed away and we didn’t have a lot of planning time. We love that the place has a pack n play, high chair, and some kids toys & dishes. Things like that make a stay with children much smoother. Thanks again for another great experience.

This place was great - nice and cozy. It had all the essentials and was relatively clean. I will say that we tried to grill out but the grill had no gas :( and then when we started cooking in the kitchen little ants were coming in from the window. FYI the games provided are a little old and outdated. The beds were comfy and the living room was a nice place to hangout!

Our home away from home. Beautiful inside & out. Walkable to the cute Three Oaks town. Journeyman Distillery was wonderful & very dog friendly. A must try. We found everything we needed for our stay. Comfortable beds & couch. Loved the big front porch and the fire pit in back. We will definitely be back.

Our group of 4 adults and 4 kids loved this place! There was plenty of space for us to spread out and relax, and also for us all to eat meals together at the big dining table. The kitchen had everything we needed, and we were never bored with all of the games, books, and puzzles in the house. The view of the beach (with snow on it!), and Chicago in the distance, was stunning. And it's just a short walk down the steps to the sand. Even in the cold weather, it is a beautiful stretch of beach. We will be back!

Lisa was an amazing host! The location was great right on the lake and the space had everything we needed. I highly recommend staying with her!

Very cute little inn. Nice to park on the premises and nice yard to sit as well as pvt hot tub. The suite was very nice and walkable down town, beach.. great having the amtrak in town and took a day trip to chicago. Definitely be back!!! Lisa has done a great job with the Inn…

Host was great. good communication, and very helpful and accommodating

we had a great a time

Lovely home and very well put together! Communication was key and had no complaints for the surrounding area! Thank you again guys!

We had a wonderful 7 day stay in this beautiful apartment. It is beautiful, clean, and comfortable. We felt right at home. The living room wa spacious comfortable, with a large TV, and a cozy fireplace unit. The kitchen had everything necessary to cook meals, plus a nice assortment of coffee and tea, along with a Keurig. The bathroom was fresh and clean with plenty of towels. The bedroom had a large, comfortable bed with fresh linens, a large closet, and quiet dedicated workspace. Laundry facility was accessible right outside our door. The area and building were clean and quiet, with a lovely enclosed backyard with picnic table. Cornelius was a very responsive, helpful, friendly host, who answered all our questions, and made sure we had all the information we needed to make our stay fun and easy. Check in process was very simple, and there is ample parking I highly recommend Cornelius and this lovely unit. You will be very pleased with your stay.

Such a cute spot in a quaint little town. Apartment has everything you need and more and is conveniently located to coffee shops, restaurants, and retail. 10/10.

We had a lovely family reunion at St Joe’s overlook. Kitchen came with literally everything- all sorts of cooking instruments (crock pot, air fryer, toaster etc), spices/oils, and zip lock bags for leftovers. All brand new appliances and ample prep space. We got the pool heated and it was wonderful! Very large size to fit all the family kids. The hot tub was a nice save for the adults who were freezing. Beautiful views from the living room of the river with ample and comfy seating. The home was perfect for a large gathering. We appreciate Evan and Claire hosting us they were always responsive and helpful.

Comfortable stay, like at home. Carol always aware of everything, very friendly, Oli charming!

We had an excellent time here. Our whole dance team was able to stay comfortably and safely. We managed to fit 5 cars in the parking which was essential to us. It was all clean close to everything we came to Chicago for. The communication with the host was great and always prompt. We loved it here.