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Lakefront Family Retreat w/ Grill: Steps to Beach!

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Gary Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | 1,750 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Interior | Open Floor Plan | Lake Views | Free WiFi
Dining & Kitchen Area | Air Conditioning & Heat
Living Room | Sleeper Sofa | Deck Access | Board Games
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Family Retreat w/ Grill: Steps to Beach!

The ultimate Lake Michigan in Indiana Dunes National Park and this vacation rental puts you in the center of all the action. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, luxury finishings, and a deck overlooking the dunes and lake, this Miller Beach townhome features everything you need - not to mention a prime location on the shore. Take a few steps to spend your days on the sandy beach, run up the dunes at Indiana Dunes National Park, or hop on the South Shore train to tour the Windy City.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Fire Pit | Lake & Beach Views | 1,750 Sq Ft | Charcoal Grill

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR SPACE: Furnished deck & patio, dining tables, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, gas range, coffee maker, cooking essentials, pots & pans, dishware & flatware, breakfast bar w/ seating
INDOOR LIVING: Fireplace, 2 flat-screen TVs, 2 en-suite bathrooms, board games, books, highchair
GENERAL Free WiFi, washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, keyless entry, air conditioning, ceiling fans
FAQ: No beach towels
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACH DAYS: Wells Street Beach (79 feet), West Beach - Indiana Dunes National Park Entrance (0.9 miles), Marquette Park Beach (3 miles), Lake Street Beach (3 miles), Indiana Dunes National Park Douglas Center (3 miles away), Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavillion (5 miles), Indiana Dunes State Park (10 miles)
LAKE MICHIGAN: Swimming, fishing, jet skiing, boating (steps away), Miller Westerman's Marina (4 miles), South Shore Marina (9 miles)
LIBATIONS: 18th Street Brewery Tap Room (4 miles), Plat 35 Brewery (10 miles), Chesterton Brewery (10 miles), Butler Winery (11 miles), Running Vines Winery (11 miles), The Devil's Trumpet Brewing Co. (15 miles), Lambstone Cellars Winery (16 miles), Aftermath Cidery & Winery (18 miles), Anderson's Vineyard & Winery (18 miles)
MILLER BEACH RESTAURANTS: The Flamingo (1 mile), Miller Pizza (4 miles), Tequila & Tacos (4 miles), Vibrations Juice Bar (4 miles), Tiny's Coffee Bar (4 miles), Caribbean Roots (4 miles), Clutch Bagels and Spreads (4 miles), The Brass Idol (4 miles)
SEE & DO: W Beach Trail Loop (2 miles), John Merle Coulter Nature Preserve (2 miles), Miller Woods Trail (3 miles), Downtown Miller (4 miles), Indie Indie Bang Bang (4 miles), Miller School Shops & Spaces (4 miles), Beach County Line Orchard (7 miles), Robbinhurst Golf Club and Driving Range (8 miles), Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trailhead (9 miles)
PUBLIC TRANSIT: Portage/Ogden Dunes (3 miles), Miller (4 miles), South Shore Line to Chicago (19 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Michigan City (20 miles), Chicago (38 miles)
AIRPORT: Chicago Midway International Airport (44 miles), O'Hare International Airport (55 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pop-up campers are not permitted at the property
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Guests will need to bring their own beach towels as none will be provided
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras overlooking the front parking lot and the back sliding door entrance. They do not look into any interior spaces

Property manager

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Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Gary

Located on the beach, 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • East Shoreline - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marquette Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • West Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 5 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Family Retreat w/ Grill: Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Family Retreat w/ Grill: Steps to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Family Retreat w/ Grill: Steps to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Family Retreat w/ Grill: Steps to Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miller Beach holiday home is just steps away from East Shoreline and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Beach home

We had a great stay with our grandsons, love the location and quiet vibe

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Michigan stay right on the lake! Beautiful sunset views! Easy walk to and from the beach. Plenty of space for our family of 6. Kitchen well stocked to make meals and comfortable beds. Enjoyed making s'mores over the fire pit and relaxing on the deck. Wish we had booked a few more nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Great Lake Location

Excellent home, well appointed! Nicely decorated, comfortable beds, good linens. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals for large family. Furniture is in good condition. Directly on the beach with private walkway to Lake Michigan. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to town. Owner was very quick to respond to questions and generous with extended checkout time! Thank you Rex!! A must stay if you want proximity to south shore train out of Chicago!

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Lake MI stay full of fun and dragonflies!

This view of Lake MI is spectacular from our primary suite and living room and deck. We were able to take a 3 and 4 year old to the beach and swim, and return anytime to the home when they needed a break. We grilled out and didn’t go to restaurants. Sitting on the deck, one evening at sunset, we got a spectacular show of hundreds of dragonflies showing off their graceful flight patterns all around us. It lasted for 20 minutes and was great magical fun for the family. The water was refreshing for swimming and safe shores for little ones to play. if you are looking for a family beach vacation close to home without the hassles of flight and dangers of the ocean this is the place to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Indiana Dunes National Park

We’ve stayed here several years in a row It’s a wonderful place.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Perfect getaway

Me and my family had a wonderful time. Location is right on the beach as shown! Would definitely recommend it to others
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Great Location

Steps from a nice beach. Check in was easy, owners polite and attentive, plenty of room for everyone. Be aware that with three levels, there were a lot of stairs, and temperature control was tricky. However, I would stay again, and would recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue h., ohio

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

Beach property

We love the Dunes National park and visit every year. The home was everything we needed. Owners were very kind and responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great beach house

The place was comfortable and well maintained. The deck and patio area are lovely with easy access to the beach. The beach is fabulous! We'd definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

The View

My family and I loved the location..right on the beach and the house was beautiful and accomadated all of us comfortably! I highly recommend this lakefront house.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Lake Michigan views

Our stay at the townhome on Miller Beach was wonderful! The house was well supplied, very clean, and very comfortable. But the best part was the beautiful views of Lake Michigan. We enjoyed morning walks on the beach and evening happy hours watching the sunsets. The owners were very accommodating to our requests. There were only 4 of us, so we had lots of room to relax inside and out. Great place to vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

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

Relax on Lake Michigan

Excellent location for relaxing and enjoying the Lake Michgan shore. Beautiful views. Well furnished accomodations for adults and families. Rex and Peggy are wonderful hosts.who have made sure that all of your needs will be taken care of.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy I.

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

Awesome place!

The condo worked great for our family! Loved the outdoor space, sandy area for 4 & 2 year old to play, while adults sat in Adirondack chairs enjoying the fire pit, sound of the waves, & beautiful sunset! Also loved being right on the lake & the many miles of beach for walking. Close proximity to the dunes national park also a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suresh P.

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

Great !! Thoroughly enjoyed!!!

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Perfect winter respite

While we only managed a few walks on the beach, we watched the crazy weather on the lake and enjoyed the view with the comfort of the fire place! The owner’s clear communication and responsiveness was very helpful. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great place on the beach

My self and my family had a great time at this condo. Place was clean and the everyone loved the beach. Had a small plumbing problem which the owner took care of immediately. Excellent response from owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D., Lynden, WA

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

Relaxing Restful Retreat!!

This delightfully quiet beachfront home was perfect! Well-appointed kitchen! Super comfortable beds! Lovely view of the lake! The owners were so helpful with any questions we had. Very clean! Great fireplace that made for cozy evening talks in the living room! Definitely recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie S.

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

Great getaway!

The owners were amazing to work with! Property was in a great location from the beach. Just a short walk on your own private path to get to the beach. Also, conveniently located next to a great spot to get ice cream for the kids! The outdoor area was perfect, the kids could play in the sand and they had an outdoor fire pit that was used at night. We will definitely be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

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

Wonderful place on the beach by the dunes!

Loved the property- great location on the beach but not much else around. In the future I would bypass the restaurants (except for Goblin and the Grocer-awesome!) and just stay at the property the entire time. The appliances are outdated and there were only a few pans available (had to make eggs in a boiling pot) but the location and the outdoor amenities you can’t beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

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

Wonderful, relaxing Lake Michigan/Indiana Dunes Stay

This was an awesome place to stay!! Right on the beach and so convenient to the National Park. It was incredibly relaxing, the view of the beach was amazing. It was great to be able to just walk out the back door and be on the beach. It was exactly as advertised, and the owners were so quick to respond and very accommodating. I would absolutely stay here again if I’m ever in the area. Rex was great - even checked in with me during the stay to see if everything was OK! The house was perfect - clean and modern and neat, and had everything I needed for my stay. I absolutely loved my stay here and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Great Beach Getaway!

This was a great place – clean, bright, comfortable, beautiful, and ideally situated to enjoy the beach and the national park! I found everything just as described. And the view!!!! It was so relaxing, such a great place to come back to after exploring the area and the Park. The host’s communication was prompt and clear, he responded quickly to my requests, was flexible and even checked in to see how things were going during my visit. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get away for a few days. It was exactly what I hoping for!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Perfect family beach house vacation

We had THE BEST time at this beach house! We actually agreed it was our best family vacation ever. We stayed for almost a week with our kids. We had three amazing beach days (the location seriously could not be better, steps from the white sand beach), and we went to Chicago for 2 full days (it's less than an hour away). The property is clean and is really well laid out. The master bedroom is tucked upstairs with gorgeous views, the living area has great views too and a nice sense of flow with dining, kitchen, and sitting areas. Big TVs were great for watching sports and movies. My kids loved staying in the bunk room downstairs. All in all this property was perfect for us -- we are already making plans to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Beautiful space close to the beach

Beautiful home right on the beach. Tastefully decorated, spacious, with all the amenities one needs in a rental property. The place is really beautiful, I want whoever decorated that house to do my home. Nice backyard space with a beautiful deck, fire pit, hammock, etc. The home itself is really everything you need from a beach getaway. Once we checked into the property the owner reached out to welcome us and was super responsive to any questions. That was really one of the best part of the experience, the owner was great. The beach is really close and there is a private walkway to get down to it. Mornings and late afternoons at the beach are great. If you are there young children I suggest going to the beach early in the morning. By 1pm the beach gets a little crowded and was kind of rowdy. Lots of neck tattoos and people smoking, but if I didn’t have my children with me I wouldn’t have minded as much. By late afternoon it quiet downs again. Overall, great experience. Beautiful home, close to the beach and very responsive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Great stay on South Shore

We loved this condo. Great area compared to other beaches we went to. Lake access is literally steps out of the yard and over the dune to a clean well kept beach. Beds were comfortable, furnishings and extras like laundry detergent were exactly what we needed. Great stay for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful stay here. The location is great - just steps from the beach. We went to the beach every day and it was nice to be able to easily go back to the house to eat lunch, take a break, etc. We grilled out, used the hammock, had smores over the fire pit. I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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