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The Goldfinch Cottage Mid-Century 3-bd retreat in lakeside Miller Beach WiFi, AC

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, East Shoreline
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Anhinga Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Goldfinch Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lakeside Steamer Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

The Goldfinch Cottage Mid-Century 3-bd retreat in lakeside Miller Beach WiFi, AC

Experience the artistic community of Miller Beach like a local in this 3-bedroom restored lake cottage. A huge outdoor patio with fireplace welcomes you, nestled under 100-yr-old black savannah oak trees ... enjoy the sounds of the lakefront under the stars. The friendly Miller community is entirely surrounded by the Dunes National Park and features rare flora and fauna, such as wild blue lupine habitat for the endangered Karner Blue butterfly.

Each bedroom features a comfortable queen bed for a fantastic night's sleep with luxurious bedding. Enjoy a fire in the living room, and a wide range of games including croquet, Scrabble, 'Bug Bingo'. There is a cozy sofa bed for extra guests and a 76" smart screen TV. This soothing retreat includes Nest-controlled AC, WiFi, in-house laundry, and more for your convenience. We'll be available to answer any questions while you stay at our place.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4433988vb
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gary

Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • East Shoreline - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Indian Boundary Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marquette Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Street Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Goldfinch Cottage Mid-Century 3-bd retreat in lakeside Miller Beach WiFi, AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Goldfinch Cottage Mid-Century 3-bd retreat in lakeside Miller Beach WiFi, AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Goldfinch Cottage Mid-Century 3-bd retreat in lakeside Miller Beach WiFi, AC located?

Located in Miller Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

camden l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host went above and beyond, her hospitality was unmatched! The location is great, just a short walk to a beautiful beach. The house is cozy and has a great beach cottage vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, the amenities were wonderful, the contact with the owner was perfect and the distance ti the lake the best. I would fully recommend this house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The homeowner was incredibly hospitable and communicated with us promptly and clearly. The home was cozy, clean, and perfect for our family getaway. We were especially touched by the thoughtful gesture of leaving fresh pastries for us upon arrival, such a warm welcome! Highly recommend this property and would absolutely stay again. Thank you for making our trip so special!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Goldfinch is a great spot - quiet street and peaceful vibe, yet close to beach and eating/shopping. The kitchen was stocked with all equipment and utensils needed for cooking. The large table is perfect for sharing meals or playing games. The local bagels and cream cheese are the best plus we have experienced at a rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thanks so much, Nancy, it really was a delight to host you and your family ... I hope you will come by to visit Miller Beach and the Indiana Dunes again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy H.

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

Great Home Near the Lake Michigan Beaches

Great vintage home with character and space. Has everything you need and more to make it a home away from home. Enjoyed being able to get to the beach quickly. Had smores in the backyard patio area with provided fire pit and wood. There are beautiful black oak trees and many other beautiful plants. And we even got the privilege to see an elusive Gary flying squirrel in the backyard oak tree. Heidi is a kind and generous host who left us some yummy bagels. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Cute cottage

My best friend and I came into town to stay for one night at this property for a concert. House was very clean l, very well maintained and the check-in and checkout process was really easy. The homeowner was very communicative and gave all kinds of information about the area so that if we wanted to do something else while we were in town we could. Unfortunately, we were only able to go to the concert. Stay the night and then leave the next morning. Beds were comfortable upstairs. We did not stay downstairs since we needed two bedrooms. There are two full bathrooms, which is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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