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Lovely Home - FREE Nat'l Park Pass! Miller Beach & Indiana Dunes National Park

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A modern outdoor seating area with a hanging chair, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a bright yellow umbrella.
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with umbrellas.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A modern two-story house with a flat roof, surrounded by a grassy area with trees and a few small plants.
A modern living space with a dining area, kitchen, and seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, East Shoreline
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Den

1 Large Single Futon and 1 Single Bed

Living room - sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Gary

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, or check out an event or a game at Gary SouthShore RailCats SteelYard. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marquette Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Shoreline - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Indian Boundary Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 5 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Home - FREE Nat'l Park Pass! Miller Beach & Indiana Dunes National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely Home - FREE Nat'l Park Pass! Miller Beach & Indiana Dunes National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Home - FREE Nat'l Park Pass! Miller Beach & Indiana Dunes National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Home - FREE Nat'l Park Pass! Miller Beach & Indiana Dunes National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Home - FREE Nat'l Park Pass! Miller Beach & Indiana Dunes National Park located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Marquette Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill was the best host I have ever encountered. She was so communicative and responsive. She went above and beyond to make for the best stay possible. She is so kind and made “lemonade”out of lemons for everyone in a literal natural disaster. The property is beautiful and clean.We will definitely book from her if we stay in the area. We cannot thank Jill enough for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 5 had a great trip. Easy access to beach and very nice place. Very clean and everything was in great shape. Host was great. Lots of stuff to use at the beach. Beds were very comfortable. Beach was not crazy busy even on July 4th weekend. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thanks Jordan and family -- we had fun hosting you on a holiday weekend too -- and super glad that you were able to enjoy the beach! Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fishing trip close to harbor

Stayed few days for fishing and to check out dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time visiting Indiana Dunes with my family. The house was perfect, and the host was wonderful. We appreciated the convenience to the beach, the parks, and the host provided great information for our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay on the last summer weekend of the year! We were pleased to host you! Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & super accommodating hosts

Lovely and clean condo in a fantastic setting just a short walk to the beach. Hosts are very thoughtful and helpful and seem to think of everything to help make our stay fun and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
We were so glad to host you and your family at the end of our summer season... it was a beautiful weekend to be at the lake. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back again! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful!

Our family had a wonderful time at this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thanks and we’re glad you enjoyed the house and the holiday weekend! Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

I can’t say enough good things about our stay here! Jill was so helpful and the home was lovely! We had everything we needed and then some!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thanks so much! -- We're glad you had everything you needed for your family (and then some)! And we hope you come back and visit the dunes again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!!

VBRO was beautiful, super convenient location, very clean and accommodating! Really enjoyed the recommendations left for us and the host was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Thanks Andrew! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and glad that you found some good tips! Enjoy the remainder of your summer! We were so glad to host you !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fun at the Dunes

Second year staying here and love the location right by the National Park. Condo is cozy, light and efficient with a quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2024
Thanks Matthew! Glad to have you return and we are so pleased you and your family could stay with us again. Our townhome is in a great location and light filled -- a few of my favorite things too. Enjoy your fall and come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Wonderful hosts, nice property
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
Thanks Great to have you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Beautiful home where they’ve thought of everything you could need for a beach vacation-a very short walk to the beach -could hear waves from the bedroom. Also very close to the national park-hiked there almost every day
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
Thanks so much to you and your family... so glad you could come and hike the dunes! (we loved the treats you left too!) Best wishes to you for a fun filled remainder for your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for exploring the lakeshore.

This house had everything we needed and more. Great layout as well as modern and updated. The owner was very easy to communicate with and helpful when planning our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thanks Christina and we were so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We loved having you and glad you found took advantage of hiking and biking in the park. We'd love to have you back if you visit Lake Michigan again. Safe travels and all the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was perfect for our stay at The Dunes! We had a great time and Jill was an excellent host!!! The hospitality was wonderful and she gave great recommendations for things to do in the area. She wvn handled a wasp nest situation while we were there! We really couldn't have asked for a better host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2026
Beautiful weekend (despite the wasps!)-- but your family also handled it well and let us know so we could come by and take care of it. Its been a great summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Vacation

Jill was so sweet and accommodating our entire trip! With two young kids, she went above and beyond to provide all the extra things to make our stay really comfortable. The beach was a quick walk, and the park was not too far of a drive either! Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you so much Kristen for your very kind review. (we do like having little ones stay with us!) We are so pleased you came and we hope you come again and enjoy the best of the Great Lakes ...and .its always fun to have families discover Lake Michigan "unsalted" -- especially with little ones who may have never been to our beaches. And I'm glad the weather cooperated. You had a few days that were really hot! Traveling with small children is never easy....we get that...so I'm really glad you liked the house for your family. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had a wonderful long family weekend! The location was perfect and the accommodations could not have been better. The host went above and beyond to accommodate us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
We're really glad you all enjoyed your stay and had a fun time with your family at the lake.... and I'm especially glad you all felt comfortable and well cared for. We hope you all can come stay with us again. Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sand Dunes

Suitable for a family of six. An easy 3 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Glad you had room to spread out..and enjoyed having you! Thanks much! Hope you can come enjoy the beach -- You were great at locating all the good things you wanted to see in the area and I was glad you were able to do some exploring of restaurants and Deep River Water Park... very cool! . Thanks again for your kind review on Google too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place close to the beach

Great location! The place was perfect for our family. Very clean! Communication with owners was excellent. They had all the little things you need when you travel but don’t want to buy. Hop e to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you too for staying .. and we do hope you will come again. Glad you were able to enjoy the beach and park together as a family. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Management

The house was clean and well stocked and managed. There wasn't anything that we needed that wasn't available. Best VRBO experience our family has had to date. I highly recommend this location!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you! I'm glad you found everything you needed -- and that it was comfortable and pleasant and a good location for you and your family to enjoy your vacation together. We really enjoy hosting families. Please come again....We'd love to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Affordable beach getaway

Overall I think Jill was the best host I have ever experienced with VRBO (been using for several years). She was so thoughtful and kind. The property was beautiful and truly included more amenities than listed. The beach was just a quick walk away. The whole experience was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property owners thought of everything you could need to maximize your vacation experience. The house is comfortable, clean, and modern, and the snacks and extras provided by the host make settling in quick and easy. It's located a short walk to the beach, the west entrance to Indiana Dunes NP is just down the road, and the train station is within 10 minutes. The host provided an abundance of helpful information. We couldn't have had a better experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute beach house with everything

Great townhome. Teen loved separate sleeping area and her own bathroom. Literal walk to a beautiful beach. Our stay included a pass to the Dunes National Park, which was amazing. House had everything we needed, and our host was gracious and attentive. Upstairs was a little warm, but it was literally the heat dome week, and downstairs stayed cool. Would recommend for families looking for great beaching hiking fishing and canoeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you so much for your really nice review —I’m so glad you could stay — and you got in lots of great outside adventures despite the heatwave! It was fun for us to host you too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Experience

The property owner was awesome. They stayed in contact with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Then, the house was well stocked with whatever you could think of. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thanks to you and your family- and we were so glad you felt comfortable with your first booking on VRBO- we would be excited to have you back too! Thank you for your kind words! We hope you enjoyed the park and the beach - the weather was amazing last week. All the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachside townhouse with everything needed to spend the day at the and a wonderful host!!

This home is a few min walk to miller beach and includes pretty much anything you would need to stay at the beach for the day. We used the grill a few times and the gas fire pit on the back patio which is super cozy. The best place we have ever stayed and our kids loved it. We even got to watch some deer and lizards pass through on the back patio. The host was amazing! We definitely want to come back. We have no negatives about our stay here :) You won’t regret staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
We also more than loved having you all come .. and I'm glad our resident deer and lizards made an appearance :-) -- did you name them? Thank you too for the fabulous home made cheese and the new watercolors were most kind and make a more than pleasant addition to our fridge display. Thanks for the beautiful sunsets!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home, Beautiful Beach

The home is nicely decorated. The Bed was comfy. The location was conveient not only for the local beach, but for day trips to Chicago and to Michigan. The A/C maybe an issue during hotter days of summer. Luckily there were fans that helped cool the upstairs, but during the heat of the day it was still a little warm. We really loved having such a nice beach so close.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
We're glad you were able to make it into Chicago and enjoyed your stay. I'm sorry you found it sometimes warm.. Our guests typically use the fans and draw the house curtains as we have indicated on our house tips and that keeps things cool in the summer. We like to open the screened balcony door in the evening to let in the lake breezes at night too. We are always on hand for questions to help our guests with that if they text or call. We do want you to be comfortable and not find it hot or stuffy ever. And we were glad you enjoyed hearing and experiencing the waves from the beach at the house. By using an "aroma machine" in the house you added to the humidity and the AC wasn't able to keep up. Cleaning is very important to us. We want to make sure everything is up to a high standard of cleanliness for everyone who stays with us. Therefore, we do not allow for smoking of any kind in the house or outside on the balconies, patio, front door, or in the garage as it makes things extremely difficult to clean properly for our future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We had a wonderful time. Short walk to the beach and the Dunes. Very easy to explore the whole area including lovely cities such as Chesterton and Porter. The house was clean and very nicely decorated. Jill was a fantastic host, very communicative and thoughtful. She had plenty of great recommendations. We have two little kids and she had the pack-and-play, booster seat, as well as toys ready for them. Planning on returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
You were with us much too short of a time...and it was certainly a little chilly during your stay...so please return. I hope your little ones enjoyed the beach and the parks and you found us a comfy destination. Thanks again, Abe and we look forward to having your family again!
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