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An Escape to a Dream of Green and relaxation.

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a built-in microwave, and a stone-textured accent wall.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a central island with stools, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a speaker, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On-site fitness center
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Indiana Dunes National Park
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, East Shoreline
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Breeze way

1 Double Futon

Bunker room

+1
5 Twin Bunk Beds

King Bed1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

3 Double Sofa Beds

Office 1

1 Twin Futon

Owner suiute

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Owner Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

An Escape to a Dream of Green and relaxation.

Come and enjoy a good omen, a need to establish yourself, wanting what is due, prosperity, success, healing, fertility and a new start than well you picked the right place. This three bedroom home can sleep up to 12 people, located .8 miles away from Indiana dunes national park, 1.2 miles from West beach, 1.9 miles from Marquette Park beach. This home is equipped with 7 persons Jacuzzi, towels, Internet, computer desk, Bluetooth speakers in Bathrooms, Portable Bluetooth speaker, UBS Phone charging ports in every room inside and outside, kitchen cookware, wine rack and chiller, front/back deck, free parking and much more! What are you waiting for? Come get a peace of mind at A taste of Serenity.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 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
Absolutely! NO! parties or large gathering shall be held on the property. Parties/ large gathering will results in additional fees.
When smoking cigarettes on the outside premises, please clean up after yourself. If cleaning is required there will be a clean up fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2925794
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
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 first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Gary

Located near 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. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Long Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marquette Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • East Shoreline - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indian Boundary Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 5 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Escape to a Dream of Green and relaxation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 0.8 mi to Indiana Dunes, hot tub?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 0.8 mi to Indiana Dunes, hot tub on Jul 6, 2026 start from $589, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Escape to a Dream of Green and relaxation.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Escape to a Dream of Green and relaxation.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Escape to a Dream of Green and relaxation. located?

Located in Miller Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. East Shoreline and Long Lake are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very spacious and accommodating. The location was idea for what I was looking for. I just hate that my daughters had to back out on joining us at the last minute. I’m very sure they would have enjoyed it also, especially the privacy of the backyard. It was an idea location for visiting with my family and friends in Gary, as well as attending my granddaughter’s graduation in Illinois.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torrez B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna E.

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

Great stay

Beautiful home great experience mr ward was wonderful we will return ❤️ 😀
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie S.

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

Wonderful stay!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. It was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The beds in particular made for the best sleep I have had in a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Louis B.

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

Memorial Stay

The place was really nice for Gary Indiana. The backyard was private and provided all of the necessary stuff that was needed for a BBQ.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting Louis! They were very respectful of the house rules, and we enjoyed having them as guests. The property was left clean and tidy. We would be happy to host them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very peaceful and relaxing neighborhood. The rain brought down flooding but any issues from rain were quickly mitigated. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alpine T.

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

Exceptional Place

This home was exceptional and accommodated our large crew. We look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Very clean, updated

Easy access to West Beach entrance of the Dunes Nature Park. Quiet and comfortable. Very nice property with secluded backyard. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting Rebecca! They were very respectful of the house rules, and we enjoyed having them as guests. The property was left clean and tidy. We would be happy to host them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian S.

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

Beautiful

Very nice place, clean and cozy, I recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well stocked with kitchen ware, trash bags, dish cleaners . Lots of towels . Very clean and neat. Great back and front decks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2025
It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Thank you for staying and looking forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Stay

Nice property. Plenty of space. Loved the backyard for the kids. Closr to west beach and bike trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueine S.

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

Amazing

This house was awesome my family loved everything about it, loved the hot tub, the showers, the games and plenty of space for everyone and very clean. I must say the lighting in this house was very very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 15, 2022
Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Very Nice

The location is in a wooded neighborhood giving it some privacy, which was nice. The backyard was large enough for kids activities and the outdoor jacuzzi was very relaxing. Karaoke was a highlight of the evening! The beds were comfortable and kitchen spacious enough for several cooks. I had numerous questions for the host and they were answered in a timely manner. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Place was updated and great shower with the master bedroom. Hot tub was a great benefit. Opportunities: use of garage, W & D for laundry. Need to do better with insect control, the amount of flying bugs was ridiculous and at times gross as it was in the kitchen area. We are from the country/farmers so we understand to a point-need more blue lights in the house and outside to remedy. Probably will not stay again due to the insects
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

The stay

Your house is absolutely stunning. I would say the only thing that I would suggest would be the carrying a toaster lol other than that everything was 100%. We will stay again for sure. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great location, great pricing.

My family, friends, and I stayed for the weekend, and we found the place to be very clean and peaceful. We truly enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, my daughter became ill, and although we tried our best to clean up, it seems that some of the mess was still noticeable. The property owners informed us of this, and I offered to pay a cleanup fee, but I haven't received any response. I hope everything is okay. If the opportunity arises (though I understand it may be unlikely), we would love to stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved this place, especially how close it is to IN Dune National Park and the train to Chicago. My kids (18, 20, 22) especially loved the feel of the house and the master bathroom. As I toured the place, I started hearing my son's music playing in the bathroom which we had a lot fun with. We all took turns showering in there and now they want a shower like that installed in our house! So much thought went into the upgrades of this place, you'll feel like royalty. If we ever come back to this area, we would definitely stay again. There are plenty of places to sleep and little kids could always use the sofa. We also had my mom and her friend with us. We only wish there was an extra half bath, but we made it work. Check out all the fun light fixtures, too. This will be one to remember!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting Theresa! They were very respectful of the house rules, and we enjoyed having them as guests. The property was left clean and tidy. We would be happy to host them again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great retreat but

It really is not a 4 bdrm...and no access to garage or basement...other than that very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector M.

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

Lovely house

One of the things that we liked the most is that it was close to pretty much everywhere we needed to visit. Indiana Dunes park is just a few minutes away. Marquette Park among other places was one location we couldn't miss on this trip. The house is very spacious and well-designed. We loved in particular the open concept. If we go back to Gary, IN we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

This property ticked all of the boxes: clean, modern, extra amenities like a hot tub and karaoke, an awesome shower, quiet area and very close to the beach. Mr Ward was a very gracious host. He was always available for any questions we had patiently answered all of them. We are definitely going to make this our special summer spot every year! I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim M.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deann S.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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