We had a reservation there for a wedding. The rooms had been reserved by the wedding party…read more Unfortunately the check-in time is 3pm and the wedding started at 4pm. We only decided to stay there because it was pet friendly. Room was nice but this was the issue: Got there at exactly 3pm and their wifi /computer system was down. We couldn't check in. The line was getting long and we still needed to get dressed for the wedding. Fortunately we didn't need to shower like some other guest that told us they needed to shower before going to the same wedding. Several ladies and gentlemen had to change in their bathroom. It was crowded and uncomfortable changing into party dresses in there. There was no apologies whatsoever from the front desk even though the outage wasn't their fault. We weren't asked to keep our luggage so we didn't have to carry back to our car. Very glad we decided not to take our pets because we would of not been able to go to the wedding because since we couldn't check in, we couldn't leave our pets. No apologies, no discount for not being able to use our room at 3pm ...we had to check in at around 11pm after the wedding. The two stars are for customer service

Absolutely filthy hotel. But they will give you a $30 credit to shower in a tub full of dirt and…read morehair.

We enjoyed a most pleasant experience in Chesterton staying to Riley's Rail House!…read moreThe accommodations are beautifully unique and our hosts made us feel welcomed. There is so much to do within walking distance and look forward to a return trip. Small town America at its best!!

Richard, his wife, their staff, and lovable dog Jack made our stay more than comfortable. They were…read morewell prepared and fed us a great breakfast. All four of our kids loved it! If we ever pass by the area again we will make a point to spend the night here again!!

Stayed an overnight on Wednesday, May 20th. Its fairly isolated from the light pollution and noise…read morefrom the mid to big city congestion one would have to face when staying for an overnight or two, so its fairly silent, aside from an occasional car or truck passing by and a freight train - almost too eerie for my taste. This inn has key-less doors, so make sure you memorize your codes for both the front door and your room. The front door needs to be locked manually, and your room door stay locked, so burn those numbers into memory or on the mobile phone you have with you. I stayed at the Porter Queen room - nice wood floors, has an A/C unit & heat for supplemental cooling/heating, bed is nice and comfortable without bugs or it being too hard or soft, mini-kitchen was nice for warming up leftovers or what nots, bathroom was basic and did the job nicely - no shampoo or conditioner, but a bar of soap is provided. Towels were provided in decent abundance. Room is nice, albeit a bit spartan. Note that I did the reservation via online, but had to talk to the owner/administrator. I forgot her name, but she was pleasant, and got it paid via credit card over the phone without issue. No one is staffed at the house, and is all dealt with "remotely" - but this works well as I arrived to the house clean, the email instructions very clear, and the room ready. Nearest restaurant or stores are about 5 minutes away if you want food, sundries, etc. I brought leftovers from lunch and that did me fine for the rest of the night. No free breakfast or what nots, unless if you arranged to purchase a snacking "package" with your reservation. Parking for 4-5 vehicles are available in front of the house, cannot comment on the lot a block away. Definitely a good place for some piece of quiet, isolation, or a 2-4 days stay for a couple. No one was apparently there during my stay, so cannot comment if the walls are too thin or if house rules are respected or not. Mobile signals are decent for Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile, so no problems with your calls or mobile web browsing. Anyone using the antiquated WiMaxx (Clear & Sprint) will NOT have coverage. Onsite Wifi is available and free, though I could not connect to it for whatever reason. Will come back again! (and sorry for the tl;dr)

The Duneswalk Inn has the charm of a B&B with the privacy of a hotel…read more Me and my husband booked two nights during the week in August for a romantic getaway. I was a little reluctant to stay at a historic mansion, thinking that "historic" might actually mean "run down." That was not the case here at all. The interior is classic, yet modern. We stayed in the Queen Porter Room and it was lovely, quaint and well designed. Our bed was comfortable, and clean. We loved the kitchenette, equipped with a fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and sink. I love that the proprietors send you a code for the front door and the room door ahead of your stay so you don't have to bother with checking in at a front desk. It really made us feel like we were guests at a country home rather than just customers checking into a hotel. The only downsides: paper thin walls and spotty wireless. We could only get reception in the lounge area on the second floor, but we weren't spending a lot of time online anyway. On our second night there were quite a lot of children running around and screaming. So while it's perfect for a romantic getaway, keep in mind that a lot of families are renting rooms in the summer. Other than that, we loved it! We definitely plan on staying here if we visit again.

We had a second floor, lake view, 2 queen bed room. The covered patio was nice to go out and look…read moreat the birds visiting the lake. An eagle flew in, 2 mute swans, ducks, and other birds. We enjoyed the patio. The breakfast was just ok. There was a small but editable selection and it was clean. There is an indoor pool but we didn't use it. Room was clean, mattresses were newer, and water pressure was decent.

Stayed here over three nights at the end of December. The rates were reasonable, the beds were…read morecomfortable, the pool was warm, and the shower was awesome. I'd definitely stay here again. If you're looking for something negative, the breakfast was marginal, and that's being generous. There wasn't much of it, what was available was not high quality, and once it's gone they don't replenish. So, I'd recommend getting to breakfast early and not setting your standard very high. But that being said, the rest of the stay was pretty great. I'm guessing they don't do a tremendous amount of business this time of year, and they appear to be working with a skeleton crew. But for me that was the draw. I got to swim each morning by myself and there certainly wasn't any parties going on keeping me up at night. The few people they did have working here were super helpful and kind. Best Westerns are typically hit or miss. They are either a Best Western or a Worst Western. This one would lean hit. It's not new, and like me in many ways it is showing its age. But who cares? I had a good stay and I'd certainly recommend.

Very large room. Clean. Lovely view over the lake from a small private balcony. Coffee in the room…read morealong with refrig and microwave. Located walking distance from several restaurants. Can walk a bit around the lake too. Hotel is quite peaceful but there is a train not far away that you can hear at times.

I mean, I was content with the hotel but there's room for so so so so much more with this hotel. I…read morechoose the Waterbird Inn because of its prime location and it was cheaper than the hotel next door.... The positives. The room is huge! The price is well worth it if you want an affordable hotel. The hotel overhangs the water! That was my favorite part. It's so much closer to retail and stores. Great variety of TV shows The negatives is that this hotel is in a major need of TLC. Rooms are outdated. There are parts of the building that are in need of repair, my room had yellow water for the first 5 minutes. The deck is littered with bugs. Their outdoor lights don't work. Amenities kind of stink. The bed wasnt too good either. The obvious issue that I see people complain about is the train. It's truthfully not that bad. The place that saddened me the most was that there is a trail outside the hotel and part of it is blocked off because of terrible maintenance. The hotel is in a prime location, I enjoyed my time here but I definitely know this place can be a paradise if the effort was put in the building!

This place is a mixed bag. The setting is beautiful, great views from the room, great fire pit with…read moreswings, ample parking. Breakfast had the usual hotel breakfast options (with better eggs) but ran out of milk and hot water wasn't working for the instant oatmeal. The halls and common areas were comfortable but our room was very humid and smelled wet despite the a/c running and fan on. Fairly outdated and furniture and fixtures are pretty beat up. Beds were comfortable but pillows were lumpy. Pool and sauna were standard hotel experience. It's fairly charming despite the negatives. This place kind of has a monopoly on places to stay near the dunes so the price is high - definitely not comparable with the experience but options are limited. Would probably still stay here again.

My Grandmother taught to the "If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. ". This…read moretime I will make an exception. Run like the wind! Do Not Stay here. Our room smelled like a high school boys locker room, was musty and looked like they'd had a frat party recently with the torn off towel bars, loose panels and crusty windows. It was damp, slimy and we couldn't leave soon enough. Learn from our mistakes.

This is a low budget hotel so keep that in mind. No elevator and yes they have a second floor…read more Rooms out dated but average clean, could do better. However, the staff was warm, kind and accommodating. Very quiet! Worked for what we needed.

terrible experience reserved a room with tub handicap room and there was no tub stopper. told me…read morethey did not have any and did not have any maintenance that evening. next day they moved me across the hall to a room with a tub stopper. I was worried about the refrigerator and in the daytime they said there was no maintenance and i asked the manager to call me but she was too busy and left the motel and never called me back I was checking the frig and found several spots of black mold. Called choice but the gm never called me back either.

A long time ago I asked the manager of this hotel if they would spare some coffee but the manager…read moresaid yes but unfortunately for me she didn't didn't inform one of her employees so the employee told me to leave while cussing me out at the same time which I thought was very rude but go figure

The AC was broken. Said fixed but still had problems. Desk said that if you wanted lids for coffee,…read moreyou had to bring the ones from your room. Everyone was complaining. Hate the new coffee machines in lobby. Takes forever when breakfast is being served. People complaining.

We stayed at this hotel during our cross-country road trip while visiting Indiana Dunes National…read morePark, and it was an excellent place to stay. The hotel was clean, well maintained, and conveniently located near a variety of restaurants and stores, making it easy to grab a meal or pick up anything we needed after a day of exploring. One of the highlights for our family was the pool, which was a big hit with our kids and a great way to unwind in the evenings. Overall, we had a very positive experience. Between the clean accommodations, convenient location, and family-friendly amenities, we would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the Indiana Dunes area.

Went here to let my kids swim since the weather isn't nice outside. Reservations was easy. Staff…read morewas nice. Checking in and out was a breeze. Pool area was nice for all ages. Pool could've been cleaner but I wasn't expecting luxury. Breakfast was quite delicious! I'm sure we will be back again.

It's something The rooms themselves are fine, I did find…read morethat blanket had some burn holds and the fitted sheet. The bed is also kinda uncomfortable but for the price and being dog friendly it's fine for a two day stay at the most. It's close to the dunes and beach so there's that and the staff is nice but don't have your hopes up. You get what you pay for.

We were at the Indiana Dunes National Park and had a bit of car trouble so after some thought we…read moredecided whether to boondock in our Camper in the Visitor Center parking lot or find a hotel while the Truck was being fixed. We decided to find a hotel. This was the closest one that allowed dogs was the winner. It could not be any worse. There was a bit of a smell in the lobby, the lady at the front desk was not the friendliest and the room was disgusting. There was something white on the bed cover. Going to get something to eat we had pizza delivered. Waiting outside for the pizza I noticed that it seemed almost like a residential motel. (scary) But then It was better than staying in our camper with no AC and no power, but not by much.