Chesterton, Indiana is part of three cities known for its massive dunes. The tri-towns of Chesterton, Burns Harbor, and Porter are known for their famous Duneland area, with the Indiana National Park stretching across a massive 15 acres of land dunes.
Located on the southern banks of Lake Michigan, Chesterton may be a far cry from the more vivacious Chi-Town
Chesterton, Indiana is part of three cities known for its massive dunes. The tri-towns of Chesterton, Burns Harbor, and Porter are known for their famous Duneland area, with the Indiana National Park stretching across a massive 15 acres of land dunes.
Located on the southern banks of Lake Michigan, Chesterton may be a far cry from the more vivacious Chi-Town. But 13,000 people (and counting) love this place to death. And it's not just about the Indiana dunes either. Although, we're guessing that the city's unique landscape has a lot to do with the love it's getting.
Renting in Chesterton
The city serves as a bedroom community to Chicago. You know what that means. Anyone who's looking to escape the madness considers Chesterton a refuge. If you're willing to live away from the action of Wrigleyville and all of Chicagoland, Chesterton just might have the perfect rental homes for you. If you are looking for the perfect haven for yourself, prepare to compete with such home hunters. Although it's not wilderness out here, when you're looking for a good apartment, give it at least two months of hunting to eliminate the risk of you camping out with wildlife.
Home rentals in Chesterton are of the single detached house and apartment building variety. Typically, you are expected to be such a darling and go through a credit check to be deemed acceptable before landlords. And of course, ID, references from previous landlords, and proof of income would come in handy as well.
A Look at Chesterton's Neighborhoods
Meandering through Chesterton's neighborhood to look for an ideal crib may not be as mind-jarring as big city hunting, but you'd be surprised at what you'd find. The 'hoods here have their own identities too, and if you're wise, you'd settle in a neighborhood that suits your personality to a tee.
Town Center: The city's town center is a bag of mixed nuts when it comes to its real estate landscape. You have the choice of going for an apartment, single detached house, townhome, or condo for rent. Home to numerous shops, this neighborhood has recreation in excellent abundance with Chesterton Park and Dogwood Park nearby.
Morgan Park: With I-94 traversing at the heart of this neighborhood, getting to places should be a cinch if you live here. This is also a lakefront neighborhood, with the Indiana Dunes State Park as the major point of attraction. If you'd like to settle in one of the apartment complexes or single detached houses in this area, better accept the fact that your ride's gonna be your new best buddy since this is not a very walkable area. Sand Creek Country Club, Coffee Creek Par, Morgan Lake, and Chubb Lake could be your playgrounds here.
Crocker / Long Lake Island: This neighborhood is a community of mobile homes or newly-developed places to live in. And don't you worry about your health taking a beating, Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus is within the area. Residents also rejoice at the fact that I-90, Mink Lake Golf Course, and numerous lakes are nearby. Start loving your car, though, since it looks like you'll be spending much time behind the steering wheel.
Snapshot of Life in Chesterton
Indiana Dunes is one of the popular getaways of residents in this city. Hiking trails, prairies, rich wildlife, and 15 miles of shorelines are waiting to spoil you senseless, and make you wonder what all the fuss is over big cities. In addition, the Discovery Trail, a unique track that passes through 15 states, are such a hit for bikers, hikers, fitness junkies, foodies, tourists, dogs, cats and their master okay, anyone with spare time.
But if you're longing to see the bloodbath at Soldier Field or United Center in Chicago, you can count on South Shore Line rail service to whisk you there. Such a good life, eh? Get on your hunting and come over here.
