Suburban living by Chicago/Dunes National Pk

Room in Portage, Indiana

  1. 1 queen bed
  2. Private attached bathroom
Hosted by Mary Chandler
  1. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

20-min drive to Indiana Dunes National Park

This home is near the national park.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Room in a home

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Not whole house. One bedroom Ensuite. Lovely quiet neighborhood w/ beautiful back forest view near Indiana Dunes Natl Park. No one can build behind us since it drops down into the open valley. Beaches are only 15 min away by car especially Indiana Dunes for sun & hiking.Go to Chicago 40 min W if you want the big city life of theatre, sports, restaurants, & shopping or go to Michigan 40 min E if you want wineries, small town shopping & rest. or surf.We are in the middle of the best of both worlds.

The space
One bedroom, One bathroom; NOT whole house. Safari decor, hosts staying in the house. The bedroom has it's own private bathroom (ensuite) attached with shower, toilet, sink and tub. Large chest of drawers available to use. Clothing rack with hangars and baskets. Windows look out to street. Windows can open. Ceiling fan, new vinyl flooring. Extra pillows blankets. Smart TV, single serve coffee maker, mini- fridge, microwave in hallway.

Guest access
Access to front door keypad upon arrival. Lock on bedroom door.

During your stay
Hosts are usually available during your stay for questions or if anything special is needed, let us know and we can find it for you if at all possible. Contact us thru the Airbnb app. In an Emergency ONLY you may call or text us.

Other things to note
My home is a safe space for folks from all minority and marginalized groups. I welcome guests of all races, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations.
We have 2 Maine Coon cats, 1 rescue cat all very friendly. Do not feed them or let out the Maine Coons. The rescue cat (grey) can go out.
There is no access to the kitchen, living room, laundry room or other areas of the house. You have only rented a room in the home, NOT the home.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Valley view
Shared beach access
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.87 out of 5 from 167 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 91% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 5% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 4% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Portage, Indiana, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We have a great bike trail only 3 minutes away by car. The closest beach, Porter Beach is 15 minutes by car. We have the Indiana National Dunes Park approximately 15 minute drive which has a beach. This is Lake Michigan which is part of the Great Lakes. Swimming is allowed and there are lifeguards and food vendors. Small fee to get in the park is $7 USD per car or $12 for out of state cars. We have 2 large shopping malls each one approximately 20 minutes drive. One is an outside mall called Lighthouse Premium Outlets and the other is an indoor mall called Southlake Mall and there is many nice restaurants and other shopping places around this mall.
We have many places in Portage for coffee and restaurants: McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Arby's, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Panera Bread, Five Guys, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, Longhorn Steakhouse, Texas Corral, Texas Roadhouse, Applebee's, China Buffet, Jade Garden, Quaker Steak, El Salto, LaCabana (our fave Mexican rest), Mexico Lindo, etc But, the best tacos are at Leroy's Hot Stuff 5.5 miles away and it is a biker bar. Our favorite breakfast place is Tate's Place and Blueberry Hill Pancake House and 2nd is Portage House of Pancakes. There is also a huge sporting goods store called Bass Pro shop. Many churches nearby, Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Non-denomination, etc.
Blue Chip Casino is 16 miles away and the new Hardrock Casino just opened in Gary.
We have in Portage some stores you may like: Kohl’s, Walmart, Meijer, At Natures Door, Big Lots, Harbor Freight, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Menards.
Farmers Markets nearby: Remus Farms, Johnson’s
Grocery: Strack and Van Tils, Aldi Foods, Meijer. There is a Whole Foods in Schererville, Indiana about 30 min away. Zip Foods if you need ice or something quick on your way out on Samuelson Rd.

Meet your host

Host
329 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
My work: Airbnb Superhost & Online Reseller
I spend too much time: Shopping!
Most useless skill: Curling my tongue
What makes my home unique: In between Chicago & Mich by 40 min
Pets: 1 doglike cat, 1 rowdy cat, 1 sweet cat
I am a former pro ballroom dance/yoga instructor turned Airbnb Superhost & online reseller.I can't live without my 3 cats, popcorn, cake & traveling. My husband & I love to travel; cruises,&road trips. We love movies, pickleball,football & bingeing shows - Brilliant Minds, Homeland, Doc, Memory of a Killer & AGT. As a host of Airbnb we will leave you alone so you have your privacy but we are also here for you. My life motto is Life is Short, Follow Your Dreams

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm