Welcome home to the heart of Merrillville, where everything you need is at your fingertips. Minutes from South Lake Mall, great restaurants, and hospitals, with the South Shore Line just 10 miles away.
Unwind in the piano area overlooking the surrounding greenery, or enjoy the open space of the backyard. With a fully equipped kitchen, quiet neighborhood, it's easy to decompress the moment you walk through the door.
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The Space:
SLEEPING SETUPS:
•4 bedrooms | 5 beds | 2 baths | Sleeps up to 10
•1 king & 4 queens
•Crib available and setup in primary bedroom #1
ENTERTAINMENT:
•Living room #1 with Kimball La Petite Baby Grand Piano, tuned
•Living room #2 with Smart TV and high speed WIFI @ 900 mbps
KITCHEN AND PARKING:
•Equipped kitchen with new appliances
•Detached garage and super long driveway will fit up to 6 sedans, and provide cover from snow.
•Street parking will add 2 more spots, totaling 8 spots for cars.
CONVENIENCE:
•Decaf, caffeinated, and English breakfast provided
•Grill with complimentary charcoal and lighter fluid
•Washer, Dryer and Iron, with complimentary detergent
•2 full bathrooms; essential toiletries provided if needed
•No cleaning or checkout tasks
PRIVATE BACKYARD:
•Group games including cornhole and axe throwing
•BBQ grill for cookouts, including a grill set- uses charcoal
•Mostly fenced backyard with enough space for kids or dogs to run around
GROUPS AND VISITORS:
•LOTS of backyard space for large groups
•People staying overnight must be on reservation
•Gatherings are OK, so long as they don't create loud disturbances
Late Check-out:
While we often have back-to-back reservations due to high demand, we may still be able to accommodate a late
checkout with advance warning (late check out fee may apply)
Early Check-in:
We will try our best to accommodate early check-ins, although our cleaners sometimes need that time to ensure the home is cleaned well and maintained for you (early check in fee may apply)
Security:
For the safety and security of our guests, the home has a front facing doorbell camera and fonrt facing garage camera. There are no cameras inside the home. The side of the home and back area have flood lights.
Decorations:
Please don't use sticky dots, confetti, glitter, or adhesive décor. Freestanding backdrops and easily removable decor are fine
Guest Access:
Entire home, garage, and yards available
Interaction with Guests:
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
No pets allowed at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property
*Late Checkout:
We may offer late check-out as an extra amenity, if discussed prior to your stay. If so, fees will be that which is stated in messa...
Important information
You need to know
Property # 5412941vb
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: 15
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
About the area
Merrillville
Merrillville is home to this holiday home. South Shore Arts- Crown Point Branch and Lake County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lake County Fairgrounds and Team Combat LIVE. Travelling with kids? Consider Deep River Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Gary SouthShore RailCats SteelYard.
Crown Point Sports Complex - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
South Shore Arts- Crown Point Branch - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
Team Combat LIVE - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 24 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Toast & Jam - 5 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
La Carreta - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is La Petite • Piano • Serene Organic • Long Stays pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at La Petite • Piano • Serene Organic • Long Stays?
As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Petite • Piano • Serene Organic • Long Stays on 23 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,721, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at La Petite • Piano • Serene Organic • Long Stays?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at La Petite • Piano • Serene Organic • Long Stays?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at La Petite • Piano • Serene Organic • Long Stays?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is La Petite • Piano • Serene Organic • Long Stays located?
Set in Merrillville, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Methodist Hospitals Diabetes, South Shore Arts- Crown Point Branch and Lake County Fairgrounds. Team Combat LIVE and Westfield Southlake Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Stairs in this bilevel were very narrow and NO railings.A/c was very loud.Some plants or bushes in front of house would have given it some curb appeal, instead just beds of dirt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your feedback.
We’re glad your overall experience was positive, and we appreciate your notes about the stairs, A/C, and exterior appearance. We’ll review these items carefully as we continue working to improve guest comfort and the overall presentation of the home.