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Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Front Door
Enjoy Magnificent sunsets on the Beach with Family and Friends!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Marquette Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Marquette Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Blue Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Orange Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Second Master

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Lower Level Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!

Enjoy your vacation in our newly built Casa Blanca beach inspired home. Located just 2 blocks from the beach.

The open concept main level offers comfortable living with spacious Chefs Kitchen overlooking the Dining Room and Living Room and with Wood-Burning fireplace. Perfect for reading or quiet time, the cozy Den overlooks the first floor and is just 3 steps up from the main level. There are 2 Bedrooms each with Queen Beds on this level with 2 Full bathrooms. The Upper level offers a spacious Family Room with TV and Air Hockey and opens onto a balcony overlooking the yard with treetop views. There are 2 Jack and Jill Bunk Rooms with an assortment of Twin and Full beds sleeping with a Hall Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has a King bed and a large En-Suite Bathroom. Escape to lower lever for a game of billiards, ping-pong, sports-tv.

The wrap around deck offers areas to lounge and dine complete with Gas grill. Shower off in our outdoor shower and relax in a hammock after a fun day at the beach; a picturesque fully landscaped spacious lot featuring a wood burning fire pit, with enough room for outdoor play like our bean bag toss and other outdoor activities. Home easily sleeps up to 17 people, advertised rate is for up to 10 guests. Fees apply for each additional guest over the allotted 10.

Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.

Property manager

Margaret Spaan
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking- Damage fees will be charged
Rate advertised is for up to 10 Guests; additional fee of $25 per guest/per night regardless of age.
Use of Hot Tub only when fees and waivers have been completed.
5 night minimum stay requirement during Summer Season (June 1- September 15)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
Note from host: Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Gary

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marquette Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Street Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • West Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 8 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great place for a group outing

8 of us stayed at the house, plenty of beds, plenty of places to sit and talk / watch TV, kitchen had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

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

Excellent

The whole family enjoyed our stay and loved the location to the beach. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

The perfect getaway

House is beautiful, kitchen was great and the porch was amazing!! One of the best places we’ve stayed to host a family reunion. Plus, it’s walking distance to our favorite lake. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Christmas Celebration

We had rented this property last year for our family Christmas and were so happy with it, we did so again this year. It was perfect, as expected. So many amenities we didn’t even get a chance to use. Wonderful host, location and space for 11 adults, 1 toddler, and a geriatric dog. We will definitely rent again and everyone thought we should try to meet up in the summer sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jose E.

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

Nice property

Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie g.

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

A great stay at Miller Beach

We had a great trip to Miller Beach. Margaret’s house was as described. Lots of board games, plus pool, ping pong and air hockey were great for the kids. Check in was easy and her communication was quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

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

Family reunion week at the dunes

Lovely home with everything you could want in a modern group stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Sports weekend!

My family stayed her during a swimmeet for my daughter in nearby Hobart. It served as a perfect home base. The host was super helpful during check-in and the house was immaculate. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C., Chicago IL

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

So Nice, We Visited Twice

We enjoyed our stay so much in 2022, that we came back in 2023 for Thanksgiving gathering of extended family. Love the quiet location near the beach of Lake Michigan and Chicago skyline views from the nearby park
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan F.

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

Awesome house!

We had a great time and enjoyed the house . Would come back when in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Wonderful home

Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

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

Great location and property

Easy check in. Comfortable house. Plenty of space. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H.

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

Missy's travels

This is our 2nd year to rent this lovely home. It is so spacious and enough room for our family. A well equiped kitchen, and plenty of seating for us to eat and play table games. Comfy beds. There are areas to sit and read or sit on the porch or do a puzzle. The piano is a plus. Lots of inside activitties, pool, pingpong, air hockey table for the kids if the weather is not favorable. An easy walk to the beach, great bike path nearby, frisbee golf, and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R., Davis, California

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

Miller Beach Family Reunion

Great property! Margaret answered all questions and concerns promptly. Will definitely stay here on our next trip to Miller.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Weekend in Gary

The house was well stocked and very close to the beach and Marquette park. The hot tub was a hit and we loved all of the different hang out areas. The host was also very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Great

Plenty of room for our Christmas gathering. Fun playing ping pong and pool. Did several puzzles as family. Great place to gather with large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kim B.

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

Locust Ave Miller Beach Gary Indiana

Loved the house, it was great for a family stay! Kids had a blast with all the amenities. Wish the sprinklers didn't go off Sunday morning, made the yard unusable for most of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Good place for a crowd

It is tough to find a comfortable place to get together with a very big family, but this place was awesome. Beach and playgrounds just a few minutes walk away. Backyard space. Giant kitchen and laundry - crucial with this many people and kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great house for large group

Open floor plan kitchen perfect for hosting with three levels to spread out families/groups. 5 minute walk to the smooth, sandy, lakeside beach. Host communicates well and house is as pictured. End of July to beginning of August felt almost private at the beach during the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcie G.

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

Spacious house for multiple families

This was a great rental with plenty of room for 3 families and our mother (7 adults and 7 kids). The house was modern, stocked with essentials, and had plenty of entertainment opportunities and ample parking spaces. The host was always quick to reply and very accommodating. Easy walk to the beach was a great bonus!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAMES W.

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

Great family stay

This was the first time that my family and I have been together in over a year because of the pandemic. We could not have chosen a better property, it is a very clean and updated property with a lot of things to do that whole family could enjoy. My family and I are truly grateful for this experience and we would come back again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Great multi-family house

This house had plenty of room for our family reunion. There are several large common spaces, ample dining room and kitchen space, and having two master suites and two bunk rooms was ideal. Close to a lot of great beaches. Had a minor issue with water coming under a door after a heavy storm, but the owners were very responsive and addressed it immediately. We enjoyed our stay and would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Wedding Perfect

Selected and used to attend a local wedding. Perfect size for extended family including multiple levels to have hair and make-up for the wedding party. Nice big kitchen with adequate wares. Area is a little iffy but the location of the house seemed safe enough. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C., Chicago IL

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

Holiday Family Gathering

Lovely space with multiple comfortable sitting areas for conversation, game-playing, watching TV. Used the well appointed kitchen for preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Loved the bathroom features--overhead mounted rain shower heads, and grand soaking tub in the king size suite. Easy walk to lakefront beach and lovely Marquette Park
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z., Massachusetts

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

Close to beach, plenty of space

We stayed for a week in August for a family reunion. We flew in from Boston and family drove down from WI. It was <45min. from Midway airport & 35 min. to the Museum of Science and Industry. Very convenient for day trips to Chicago.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Spaan

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Margaret is a realtor with @ properties in the Chicago area. She started Restore North Shore, a construction and design company in 2010. She discovered Miller Beach in 2013, and purchased this abandoned cottage in 2016 with the desire to breathe life back into it. It was a complete labor of love, and she hopes to purchase more homes in need of repair throughout Chicago and the Miller area.

Why they chose this property

Just around the corner from the beach, this property is a wonderful place to gather with family and friends!

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