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Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gary, IN
- Place, Marquette Park6 min walk
- Place, East Shoreline8 min walk
- Place, Indiana Dunes National Park16 min walk
- Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
King
1 King Bed
Lower level
1 Queen Bed
Queen
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
2nd Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Main Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
$1000 fine for violation
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$500 fine for violation
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: $1000 fine for violation
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Gary
Located on a river, 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. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park are also worth visiting.
Gary, IN
What's nearby
- Marquette Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Indian Boundary Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- East Shoreline - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Marquette Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Denny's - 10 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 9 min drive
- Wrap Game - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Sep 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Coree M.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coree M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
May 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what it looks like
Chris B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ken G.
Jun 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ken G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Diane R.
Feb 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed stay
Diane R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Damon S.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay Clean
Damon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Julie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason D.
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house near Lake Michigan
Jason D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Molly D.
Jul 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
Molly D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Trevor w.
Apr 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunes and beyond
Trevor w.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
Aug 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
9/10 Excellent
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stocked rental I’ve ever had
Michael L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brad G.
Nov 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
Brad G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren G.
May 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Lauren G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Gary D.
Jul 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Gary D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessie M.
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walk to the beach!
Jessie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie G.
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jamie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy B.
Jul 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacay
Kathy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tessa M.
Dec 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a family gathering!
Tessa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raquel P.
May 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing & Inviting
Raquel P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandrine S.
Mar 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Sandrine S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane M.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in the Dunes Area
Jane M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
TAR C.
Jan 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Property!! Stunning!!
TAR C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynn H.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Lynn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel R.
Dec 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Duneland
Nathaniel R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jill Bellak
I love to travel and experience living like a local in short term rental properties. After doing this for years, I decided to start hosting others. Being a host is a fantastic experience and it's important to me to ensure all of my guests have a fabulous stay!
Why they chose this property
Playa Zen North is a special place in the woods of Miller Beach. It's unusual in that it's only two blocks from Lake Michigan yet extremely private. We renovated the home, down to the studs, to maximize the beautiful surrounding nature. It's a very peaceful place :-)
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