A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Valparaiso, within a 15-minute walk of Chicago Street Theatre and Valparaiso University. .This family-friendly vacation home is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Lake Michigan and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park.
Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 24 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
Aftermath Cidery & Winery - 14 min walk
Phil-B's Cafe - 15 min walk
Stacks Bar & Gril - 15 min walk
Washington St Tap Room - 12 min walk
Peddlers Pizza Pub - 12 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
cozy home with hot tub next to downtown Valparaiso
This perfect 3-bedroom home is walking distance to fabulous restaurants, local shops, antique store, breweries and wineries. Just 25 minutes from Lake Michigan and Dunes National Park. A nhour to Chicago via transportation downtown. There are multiple free parking spots off the main street to this property. Ramp to back entrance of home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Joanne A Toigo Tudor
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
A hot tub
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Ice maker
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
DVD player
Video library
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Things to do
Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Golf nearby
Casino nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Swimming nearby
Hiking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: no electric plug covers or stairway gates.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
cozy home with hot tub next to downtown Valparaiso Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Beth H., Washington DC
9 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beth H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mollie N.
25 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home
This was the perfect getaway home for my boyfriend and me. The hot tub was the biggest selling point, but the home was well-decorated and clean. We joked that the kitchen had more pots and pans than our house! If we find ourself back in Valparaiso, we will absolutely book again!
Mollie N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda L., -
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This was our second stay at the property. Always enjoy the house and location. Owners are great, very thoughtful and communicative. Thanks, Jo, for your hospitality!
Linda L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nichole C., Mobile
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay and great hosts
Hot tube great! House well stocked. Had a issue figuring out TV not realizing it was streaming only but we got it and then it was ok. Note: 2nd bathroom with tub and washer and dryer are in the basement with pretty steep stairs. Two of us couldnt go down there because of mobility issues. We loved the house otherwise and we loved the hosts! They were great! We hope to return soon!
Nichole C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Princess S.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic VRBO
It was wonderful!
Princess S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gregory P., St. Paul, MN
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in quiet neighborhood
This is a quiet place not far from what’s happening in Valpo. Full bath first floor plus half bath in the basement meets basic needs. 2 BR up and one large BR on main floor. All comfortable beds. Modern kitchen with large gas stove and VERY quiet dishwasher.
This was such a wonderful property. Best VRBO we’ve ever stayed at!! Communication was the best! Host was super responsive and so accommodating! Will definitely be back!!
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
John C.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House!
This home was perfect! We wanted a hot tub, a fire pit, and a nice kitchen. And we wanted to be near a downtown area for shopping and dinner. This home was everything we needed... and more. Very clean and well appointed, every room was ready to receive guests. The kitchen was stocked with everything we need to make meals and enoy our stay. The hot tub was amazing and conveniently located just off the back deck. The entry instructions were clear and sent ahead of time. Everything about our short stay exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back!
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Britt A.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Valpo stay
We were in Valpo for our wedding and needed a comfortable place that had 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. Our stay was excellent, the house exceeded our needs, was very comfortable, well located and our hosts were flawless. I would definitely recommend and would definitely choose this home again. 5 stars
Britt A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zoe H.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the Stay
Very clean place and responsive, nice owners
Zoe H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
JustinChelsea L.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot but NO PLAYGROUND
We had a great stay here on our annual beach trip with friends. Location was great, beds comfy, kitchen well stocked, bathrooms nice and big. Host was very responsive and kind. Lots of towels on property for hot tub and showers. Would stay here again.
The only issue was we picked this place over others because it had a playset in the photos - but there is no playset on the property. That said there was chalk for the kiddos and they loved that -- I'm sure it's just a simple oversight, but that image should be removed from the listing.
JustinChelsea L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deanna B.
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
The house was great close to downtown.
Had storms both night so we didn’t get to enjoy the outside space
Deanna B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Cheryl B.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
dunes vacation
This lovely 3 bedroom home fit our needs perfectly. The location was great for a quick trip over to the dunes and harbor. The kitchen was stocked with sufficient amenities to save money by preparing meals at home. We loved having the hot tub/spa off the deck and laundry to wash and dry our suits and towels. The bathrooms provided sufficient space for family needs. When we shared an observation about the hot tub needing chlorine, the owners were quick to respond and even change out the water for fresh. Despite all the inclement weather during our stay, we had plenty of space to move around and a good selection of videos:) All in all, a wonderful stay!
Cheryl B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jima D.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and hosts!
Our stay was great! The house and the property were clean and well maintained. Our hosts were grey as well. The home has anything you might need during your stay. We look forward to staying again when we visit our college student.
Jima D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol W.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
graduation stay
five star all the way around
Carol W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shawn J.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time had by all!
3 minutes from my son’s wedding. Plenty of room for 6 adults.
Shawn J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
KIM I.
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
90th Birthday Celebration
We needed a perfect setting for Mom’s birthday visit with her sister in Valpo, including a first floor bedroom and first floor walk in shower This is it! The bonus was that my sister and I each had a private bedroom AND an evening in the hot tub. So cozy. So well appointed. So clean. Even our white slipper socks stayed clean when walking around inside. The beds and pillows were VERY comfortable and both quantity and quality of linens were superior. Loved it! Can’t wait to go back again.
KIM I.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t look any further if staying anywhere near Valpo
This house was everything we imagined. Peaceful with a fire pit and wood and a very clean hot tub. Large gas grill for dinners. Large kitchen table for game playing and VERY comfortable beds. The hots Jo and James were outstanding. The town lost power very early in the morning and they were there to the recipe with a generator asap so our group could get ready for a funeral in the morning. Super convenient location! Very stocked with everything g we needed! Highly recommend this stay! Will be staying again when in the area!!!
Kelly B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela D.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Valpo Stay
We had a wonderful stay! The property was very clean and our host was extremely helpful and responded quickly to all of our texts. We felt very comfortable during our stay. Thank you!
Angela D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda L., -
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house, quiet neighborhood
We stayed three nights while visiting family in the area. From the time of reservation through checkout, the hosts could not have been more thoughtful and easily reached. There were only two of us so the first floor had everything we needed. As an older person I appreciated the accessibility of the first floor. Note that this is a vintage home so steps are steep both to the upstairs and basement (where a lovely second bathroom is located).
The bed was comfortable, hot tub a big plus, and everything we needed for meal prep was there. It is a lovely home and I would recommend it highly. Thanks James and Jo for sharing your property with us.
Linda L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Must stay!!!
We couldn’t have asked for a better first time experience! This house is charming, spacious, and decorated beautifully! It had everything we needed to feel at home during our stay! The hosts were so friendly, AND respectful of our privacy! They even left a note letting us know if we needed anything, they would leave a care package on the porch! We’re already planning on renting again for a romantic getaway!
Monica M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Carson W.
22 Apr 2024
Nice home but had damages claimed against us
The property itself was nice and held up to the photos on the listing. However, there are a couple negatives/warnings I feel others should be aware of.
1. The hot tub water was not very clean; there was a milky layer on the top.
2. Home is not advisable for children as there was a crossbow and pellet gun left unlocked and in plain view in the basement.
3. Shortly after checkout, the owner texted me to notify me they would be filing a $2000 claim against the damages insurance policy I purchased for “new scratches” to the wood floor along with images of said scratches. From the images, it appeared that there was years’ worth of normal wear and tear to the wood floors. Many of the scratches and indentations in the images appeared to have been previously varnished over, indicating that they were not new scratches from our stay. The insurance company ended up paying out the claim, but this was an unnecessary source of worry for 2 weeks.
Overall, the home mostly lived up to expectations, but we are frustrated about the claim filed because we do not feel that we caused the alleged damages. I would recommend taking pictures of the state of the home at check-in to prevent this from happening to you.
Carson W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin V.
19 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
The minute we walked in the door, we felt like we were at home. The house is beautifully maintained with gorgeous wood floors and stairs.
We were so comfortable there. The bedrooms were all beautiful and the beds were comfortable. The neighborhood is cute and close to everything we needed.
Our hosts were the best! We loved staying there.