Amazing lake views at the La Porte Lily Pad

Entire home in La Porte, Indiana

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Chris
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

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40-min drive to Indiana Dunes National Park

This home is near the national park.

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Welcome to La Porte! The perfect starting point for all of your NW Indiana and SW Michigan Adventures. You'll find great style and thoughtful touches throughout this home. Amazing lake and sunset views from upper and lower decks. Walking distance to the beach on Stone Lake with boat launches on Stone and Pine Lakes. Paved biking and walking paths nearby. You'll find quality restaurants and shopping in downtown La Porte. The fantastic beaches on Lake Michigan are only 15 minutes away!

The space
The home is a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath hillside ranch. You enter the main level into a foyer. 2 steps up take you to the main level family room with large sleeper sectional and 50" smart TV, dining area with table that seats 10+, and fully equipped kitchen. The 2 bedrooms on this level offer king size beds and 43" smart TVs. The full bath is a combo shower and whirlpool tub. The upper deck has a grill, outdoor seating, and party lights making it an amazing spot to take in the sunsets and lake views.

The lower level is for entertainment. It features another huge sleeper sectional, 65" smart TV, and game space. The bedroom has double bunk beds and colorful dog artwork to make it a fun space for kids. There is another full bath on this level with a standup shower. You'll access the lower level outdoor space through the sliding glass doors with an open deck and a screened in gazebo area. Relax on the adirondack chairs around the firepit enjoying the views or making s'mores!

There are 3 kayaks and 1 standup paddleboard available for guests to use at their own risk. 4 adult life preservers available. Other sizes may be rented locally. These may be used in the pond behind the house in the early season before all of the lily pads come in.

***Note that there are train tracks in downtown La Porte block away. When a train goes by, you will probably hear the whistle. Train schedules vary greatly so there is no telling how often you will hear it while vacationing.
***Note that if you are bringing infants/babies/young children, the unit is NOT baby-proofed. (Furniture is not secured to walls, outlet blockers are not included, cabinets/drawers are not locked, etc.) You assume responsibilities for all guests.

Guest access
You will have access to the entire house. All of the beach toys, wagon, chairs, 3 kayaks and stand up paddleboard will be in the shed. The garage is used for storage and will not be accessible for guests.

Other things to note
Due to the location of the dishwasher, it needs to be pulled out and at a slight angle to open the door full. If it's not, it will bump into the stove. This will be addressed in a future remodel.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 67 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

La Porte, Indiana, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Quiet, residential neighborhood mostly occupied by families. Walking distance to the beach at Stone Lake.

If you're looking for a great starting point to explore all of the great beaches, wineries, restaurants and adventures available in Northwest Indiana and SW Michigan, La Porte will not disappoint! Michigan City is just 15 minutes away, New Buffalo is 20, The Journeyman Distillery is about 25. Even Notre Dame Stadium is only 40 minutes away! Avoid all of the South Bend craziness by staying here!

Meet your host

Superhost
132 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: Roosevelt University
I grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago. While I didn't have the opportunity to travel much as a kid, I'm making up for lost time. I love spending time with friends and family in new places. I particularly enjoy living like a local. Staying in short term rentals definitely fits the bill. I've been enjoying stays all over the US since 2005. I'm married to my high school sweetheart and we have 3 amazing daughters.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm