Prepare for the ultimate Midwestern retreat when you stay at this 3-bed, 1.5-bathroom Miller Park vacation rental in Gary. Complete with a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor dining area, and a prime location near the water, this charming home ensures a stress-free vacation! Relax in the sun at Lake Street Beach, head to Indiana Dunes National Park for swimming and hiking, or rent a boat to cruise on Lake Michigan. In the evening, cozy up around the fire pit for s’mores and campfire stories.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Smart TV | Gas Grill (Propane Provided) | Outdoor Dining Area | Fire Pit w/ Seating (Wood Provided)
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed
MAIN FEATURES: Deck, fireplace, ceiling fans, jetted tub KITCHEN: Dishwasher, electric stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, coffee maker, toaster, spices, trash bags & paper towels GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, hangers FAQ: Stairs required for access, all bedrooms on 2nd floor, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 3 exterior security cameras (facing out) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
BEACH DAYS: Wells Street Beach via N Shelby St (0.1 miles), Marquette Park Beach (1.5 miles), Marquette Park Pavillion (1.6 miles), West Beach - Indiana Dunes National Park (2.5 miles), Lake Street Beach (2.5 miles), Indiana Dunes National Park Douglas Center (3.0 miles), Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion (4.9 miles) LAKE MICHIGAN: Swimming, fishing, jet skiing, boating, Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina (4.7 miles), Miller Marine (4.7 miles), South Shore Marina (6.1 miles) TEE TIME: Robbinhurst Golf Club and Driving Range (9.4 miles), Forest Park Golf Course (17.6 miles), Mink Lake Golf Course (17.7 miles), Lost Marsh Golf Course (19.4 miles), Sherwood Golf (20.9 miles) DAY TRIPS: Valparaiso (19.3 miles), Michigan City (20.5 miles), Chicago (38.0 miles) AIRPORTS: Chicago Midway International Airport (36.3 miles), O'Hare International Airport (53.0 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs for access - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 1 Ring doorbell camera is located on the front porch facing the front exterior entry, 1 Ring doorbell camera is on the back deck/mudroom door facing the deck/street, and 1 camera is on the back of the house facing the backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion or when the doorbell button is pressed
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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About the area
Gary
Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary, is home to this holiday home. 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.
Indiana Dunes National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Marquette Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 6 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Denny's - 9 min drive
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 9 min drive
Beach Box - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! on 18 May 2026 start from AU$496, 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 Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! located?
Located in Miller Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Marquette Park, Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Indian Boundary Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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Overall , I enjoyed the actual house . There was locks on certain doors , coffee maker no coffee so please bring your own . Bring your own condiments as well. Be mindful of the neighborhood. Guest contact is super involved in your stay.
Almetta L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
From the Owner: "Thank you for choosing our home and for your review. We will begin to provide coffee and other condiments, such as spices.
The two doors that aren’t accessible to guests are for storage only. One leads to the attic, and the other to the basement.
Under normal circumstances, there is minimal contact between myself and our guests. However, if there’s a potential violation of rules, such as throwing a party, I have to reach out to ensure that isn’t happening.
The banner on display stated “Happy 50th Birthday.” If that banner hadn’t been present, there would have been no need for contact. You stated you had a couple of people over the night before.
Thanks again for staying with us and for your feedback."
This house was exactly as described. And the location is exactly 1 block from the beach, making morning walks a must do. Our host was very responsive to my questions and made great recommendations. I will absolutely stay at this house again!
michelle s.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
GEORGE
11 Nov 2025
Beyond Comfy
The property is lovely, inside and out. It provide a beautiful haven of physical and emotional comfort as we attended the funeral of a dear family member. We are grateful it was available and hope to return soon to enjoy it happier circumstances.
Property is located 2 blocks from beach. Beds were comfortable and plenty of room for 6 adults. Out door fireplace and grill is a nice touch for evening cooking and relaxing.
We highly recommend this area and this home. The house has been updated with some of the original home remaining to give a wonderful cozy feel. It was very well equipped; we handled all our meals there. The location is superb- a few blocks to the Lake. Tom, the host, was outstanding. We will definitely come again in the future.
My husband and I came with adult daughter and son-in-law and two dogs. The fenced yard was great for the dogs, and location near the beach was terrific! We’ve been renting through VRBO for 30 years, and Tom was the best, most responsive owner we’ve ever had!
The property was comfortable, clean and everything was in working order! We used the grill multiple times and enjoyed the firepit (wood was available from owner during our stay).Great home base for hiking the trails at the national park and resting comfortably at night.
This was our 2nd time staying here & we absolutely loved it! So close to the beach & the house felt like home for us!!! The homeowners went above & beyond in making this a memorable get-away for our family!! Will definitely be back!!!
We love staying on Oak Ave, this was our second year in this home and we are so grateful! The house is the perfect distance from the beach, always clean and stocked with necessities (toilet paper, paper towels, dishes/silverware, and plenty of linens). Tom is a great host and is just a text away!
The property was perfect for our family! It was such a quick walk to the beach that I was able to take multiple beach walks between short rain showers. It was also close enough that we walked to grab pizza for the kids. The host was super communicative and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed for a week with my kids and dog. Enjoyed the easy access to beach, property manager was easily accessible, very comfortable beds! Great crosswind when bedroom windows were open. Thanks for the stay!
This house was perfect for my adult children, their significant others and me and my boyfriend. Room to gather in the comfy living room or on the outside deck. We loved the location one block from the lake and Walking distance to a couple restaurants. Will definitely book another stay here.
This property was perfect for our needs. We were walking distance to the lake. We were close to both the national and state Dunes parks. The electronics were great as was the kitchen. There was a fenced in back yard for our dog.
Property was very clean and photos accurate. Check in process was easy and we enjoyed a quick fall weekend get away to hike the Dunes. Good communication from owner.
Thanks!
Great spot to get away while not really being too far from anything. Tom is great and very helpful with info about anything you need to know nearby. Very close to beach and very easy to get to and from beach areas. House is nice and spacious and listing is accurate.
We had such a great stay in this home. TV in every room, clean, fenced in yard for our dogs. Owner met us at check in and was so kind and communicated thoroughly. We will hopefully be coming back every year!