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On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities!

1.0 star property

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portage, IN
  • Portage Lakefront Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ogden Dunes Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • West Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Portage

When you stay at this campground in Portage, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. .This campground is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Indiana Dunes State Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from East Branch.
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What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Founders' Square Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • West Beach - 11 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Mazamitla - ‬8 min drive

About this property

On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities!

Funky Turtle is on Lake Minnehaha! This park model is in Lakeshore Camp Resort on the North side of the lake. Enjoy the amazing view and relax from the hustle of daily life, about an hour from downtown Chicago. This resort offers many amenities and entertainment options for the whole family during peak season. Pack a bag and enjoy the great outdoors! The Funky Turtle has 1 bedroom with a queen bed, 1 full Bathroom, a sleeper sofa, 4 beds in upstairs loft, and a kitchen.



Message Property Manager on booking site

This is in a large Camp Resort in the beautiful Northwest Indiana close to Lake Michigan and National Park.
The Resort has 940 sites, a 22 Acre Lake we are directly on, 4 pools, beaches, fishing (no License needed), boat rentals, Mini Golf, Tennis, Basketball, and Volleyball courts plus more items to rent.
See Campground Website
*Early Spring and in Fall the Campground may not have all amenities running*
Campground is next to I94 and train tracks, some traffic noise is part of this campground experience.

You will receive all access/address information 2 days prior to arrival.
24 hour attendant at Main gate will need Booking Guest to show ID and be the driver into campgrounds.

This Park Model has 1 private bedroom, 1 full bathroom, a kitchen with full size fridge. Outdoor seating for many with a fire pit. Back deck overlooking the lake with a gorgeous view. There is not lake access from property, but can easily access from other side of lake. The Hot Water tank is small , there are extra comfort stations throughout the campground with extra showers/toilets/ and coined laundry facilities. The property has a window air conditioning unit for cold air, and a space heater for heat. This spot is very family friendly just ready to make amazing memories!

Uber/ Lyft limited in area
South Shore Portage/Ogden Dunes Train Station about 10 Minute car ride

Prior to your stay, we require you to complete a pre-arrival form, upload a valid government ID (drivers license, passport, state ID) and sign and agree to our rental conditions.
Any basic need items that have been provided at the home are complimentary to get your stay started, any additional needs will be provided by the guest.
Outside Cameras are on front and back doors.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned accommodation, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free campground offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 375 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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Reviews

On Lake Minnehaha, The Funky Turtle @ Lakeshore Camp Resort with all the Campground Amenities! Reviews

7.6

Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
So the mobile home situated on a lake shore in a nice, busy camp site is beautiful. Having breakfast sitting out back was wonderful. Everything was spotlessly clean and it was a great base for the State and National Parks nearby as well as close enough to Chicago. It is close to a very busy main road and so it is noisy outside. The fire pit is very cool and there is an ample supply of logs. We had absolutely no issues and the communication from the property manager was fantastic. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Traci N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not thrilled with our stay. I should have read the two reviews it had. Issues with hot water and watering draining in the shower. After we heard back from our host we were told how to relight the pilot light on the hot water heater. So after the first days cold shower I was thrilled to be getting a hot shower on day two, but that was a negative. After I was in the shower and started, I ran out of hot water in about 2 minutes. Come to find out the pilot light went out during the night again. This became an ongoing problem our entire stay. Then on top of that what water you do have it just stands in the tub and backs up on your feet (gross). The noise is certainly a problem between the highway and railroad tracks if you are a light sleeper or are waiting a quiet peaceful setting. Also if you are wanting to walk down to the lake from your camp, this isn’t your spot. It is very steep and the steps that were installed years ago are all rotten and closed off so no one gets hurt. A positive is that the place was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a trailer, in a trailer park - not a house. Don’t be deceived by the photos. For the price and all the extra fees we paid we could have spent less and had 2 hotel rooms that are quiet and have functional bathrooms with a shower that provides hot water. While the management company was very responsive and has done a nice job keeping this property clean, the property itself was not at all what we expected. The property location is very close to the highway and an active train track. There is a lot of background noise from both- I had to use earplugs to sleep. The trailer is cutely decorated, and has a nice fire pit outside, which we used. There is a small kitchen that is functional, which we also used. The sleeping arrangements were ok - we had a group of 4 kids and 2 moms. The kids used the loft where there are 4 single beds. The loft has only ~4 ft ceiling, so you do have to crawl when moving around. One mom slept in the 1 bedroom and the other on the couch. There is AC, which was great, although the kids said it was stuffy/ hot in the loft. There is a small bathroom with a shower, however, as noted earlier, none of us had hot water for our shower, not even the first person that used it. The tub also did not drain well. Overall, we were comfortable and the accommodations were better than camping, but that’s about all I can say. I would not return and am happy we were only there for a single night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, but a little noisy.

We had a great stay at the Funky Turtle. The house was clean and just enough space for my family of 5. The house is close to campground bathrooms if the occasional extra bathroom is needed. We enjoyed the fire pit, use of the grill, and sitting on the porch. Our only complaint is about the noise but it was clear from the map that the campground was located near an interstate. While sitting outside you can hear the noise from the interstate and close by trains. However, inside was much quieter. We also visited during a holiday week. The campground was very busy and noisy (despite the sound restrictions) on the holiday, but after that there were fewer campers and it was much quieter. We loved watching the fish and turtles swimming near the property. We would definitely recommend this house for anyone wanting to get away for a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025