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Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Popular LocationMarquette Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationOgden Dunes Beach10 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)95 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!

Miller Beach is a small beach front community less than 1 hour from Chicago. This accessibility and the fact that it borders the Indiana Dunes makes this a little hidden gem. This light and bright house is situated across the street from the beach with a pretty path right across from the house.

The house was completely updated in 2015 and now has all the features of a great house for all seasons. The open layout of the first floor gives you a relaxing place to hang out with family or friends. There is ample space for multiple families. The house will sleep 12 people comfortably. Rate advertised is for up to 8 guests. Fees apply for additional guests.

The house offers an open first floor and a warm and cozy wood burning fireplace. The open kitchen is beautiful with a gas stove, dishwasher, and large island. The open floor plan offers a large dining area, spacious sitting area around the fireplace and a separate game table. The first floor powder room has a penny floor- see if you can find the Indian Head or Steel penny!

The Master Bedroom is spacious, and has a queen bed with a sitting area and lake views. The 2nd Bedroom has a queen bed. The Master bathroom is large with a separate shower with a rain shower and Handheld, a separate soaking tub and a large vanity with 2 sinks. The second floor also has a cozy sitting area at the top of the stairs with lake views which is great for reading!

There are 3 additional bedrooms on the lower level. The lower level also has an additional sitting area, and laundry. The lower level bathroom has a shower and 2 separate sinks with pocket doors providing privacy allowing for more than one person to use at the same time.

The back deck is large and has a gas grill and table and chairs. Parking for 3 cars.

Come back from the beach, cook your favorite meat on the grill or just hang out on the deck. All linens are provided.

Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.

Property manager

Margaret Spaan

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids are ALWAYS to be accompanied by an adult.

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: 12
Note from host: Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Restored Cottage Across the Street From the Beach 5br/3ba

About the neighborhood

Gary

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Miller Beach, a neighborhood in Gary. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 1 min walk
  • Marquette Beach - 20 min walk
  • West Beach - 7 min drive
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 10 min drive
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flying J Travel Center - 10 min drive
  • John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - 15 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Wendy's - 10 min drive
  • Miller Pizza Co. - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miller Beach vacation home is just steps from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bowlers
Curtains or shades on the windows would be nice. Couldn't find guestbook. Bought laundry detergent to start washer with towels. Otherwise , everything was great! Enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and family friendly home
With the exception of a few very minor items, our stay was fantastic! Very clean and well supplied kitchen, comfy beds and toys/books for the young ones among us (5 grandsons 7 years old to 20 months old). There is an ample supply of and dish soap, but bring your own shampoo/conditioner and shower soap or body wash.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Adventure
We stayed with our large family with the grandkids and it was plenty of space for us. We had 10 in total. We enjoyed the beach that was in close proximity to the house. Everything was very clean and updated and the hosts were great to work with. Any questions we had, they were very helpful. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Susan L., Tinley Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach getaway!
This cottage is very family friendly for cooking, playing games, gathering together either out back or just across the street at the beach. The Chicago skyline is amazing on this beach and when conditions are good, the sunset is second to none. This one is a keeper!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Oak Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a good time
4th year in this house. Everything is perfect. Close to beach. Lots of space to chill.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our annual holiday
This is our 3rd year, and we have already booked for 2024. We love this house and it’s proximity to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd Stay
Our 2nd stay at the "Blue House"! 4th, 5th and 6th generation Miller Beach kids enjoyed our stay and a front row to the Gary Air Shore. This home is the perfect Miller Beach location. Perfect layout, well stocked and an attentive owner, which is hard to find! This time we were without my brother, but we truely felt his presence in every sunrise and sunset. Thank you Margaret....
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
We loved the house, it is very well laid out, and met our needs perfectly. It could not have been better located. Only reason I downgraded the check in process, is we had been given the wrong code for the lock box, struggled thirty minutes with it in the heat, had to call to get correct number, leaving message the first call.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect beach getaway
Beautiful house, plenty of room for everybody, super convenient access to a perfect beach, well-stocked modem kitchen, sweet hot tub. This place has it all! My family had a great time just hanging around and relaxing. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great time at The Beach
The location and amenities are perfect for a multi-generational family vacation. We had another lovely time and plan to be back again next year. I think we've finally found "our" spot on Lake Michigan that meets all of our needs. After a second year stay, it feels like a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023