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Home Sweet Home

Vacation home in Portage

Relax in your own backyard patio at this remodeled 2-bedroom duplex. Just a short drive from the beach and National Dunes, you're also close to casinos, shopping, and restaurants. Take advantage of free off-street parking and shared laundry onsite.

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Sweet Home

Welcome to your home away from home in this completely remodeled 2 bed 1bath duplex with free shared laundry onsite. Enjoy your own backyard patio along with free off street parking. Only 5 miles from the beach and National Dunes. Near casinos, shopping, and many amazing restaurants. Don't forget to take the train to downtown Chicago for a day it's only 45 minutes away.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Things to do

Casino nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please place dirty towels in tub

Wash all dishes and leave to dry

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the neighborhood

Portage, IN

What's nearby

Founders' Square Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
Indiana Dunes National Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
Portage Lakefront Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
Ogden Dunes Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
West Beach - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪El Charrito - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Sweet Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home Sweet Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Sweet Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Sweet Home located?

Situated in Portage, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Portage Imagination Glen Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Founders' Square Park. Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Home Sweet Home Reviews

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Aug 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed Very clean

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood, close proximity to dunes, beaches and not far from Michigan City. We took friends who've never been to lake Michigan and from this property we we able to show them all up and dow hiway 12. Nichole was easy to reach and very helpful. Would rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025