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Cool Beach House - new & improved - 3bd-2 ba

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, potted plants, and a large umbrella.
A staircase with a white handrail, a globe on a stool, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A living room with a fireplace, a framed painting above it, a door with a window, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the beach, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. Enjoy adventure activities like hiking, biking, sailing, and motorboating nearby. The deck and patio provide outdoor areas for relaxation. Explore attractions such as Marquette Park and East Shoreline during your stay.

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Shoreline
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cool Beach House - new & improved - 3bd-2 ba

• Steps from the sandy, beach dunes of Lake Michigan (1 house from beach)

3 bedrooms:
o 1 - Queen bed - 1 daybed
o 2 – 1 Double bed, 1 single beds
3 - 3 single beds
• 2 Bathrooms
• Large enclosed yard
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Linens and towels provided

This is our family retreat in a family neighborhood. It is very comfortable all year round. We have games, books and music for you to enjoy.


Keywords: Cottage, Beach House
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Hang damp towels on rack.
Close all windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
5 night minimum during summer

Important information

You need to know

Property # 312762
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Shoreline - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indian Boundary Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Long Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 6 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool Beach House - new & improved - 3bd-2 ba pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cool Beach House - new & improved - 3bd-2 ba?

As of Oct 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cool Beach House - new & improved - 3bd-2 ba on Oct 14, 2026 start from $366, 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 Cool Beach House - new & improved - 3bd-2 ba?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool Beach House - new & improved - 3bd-2 ba?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cool Beach House - new & improved - 3bd-2 ba located?

Located in Miller Beach, this vacation home is steps from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing experience being able to walk to the beach. It was amazingly only a two minute walk to get there. Kind host and cozy eclectic house was a win for our girls trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable home in a quiet neighborhood just steps from the beach.

This was a beautiful, nicely kept up home with plenty of room indoors and out. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful and the beach is just down a sandy path near the house. The owner was very sweet and quick to communicate - highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time staying at this house. Our first time to see Lake Michigan and it couldn’t have been better. The house is clean and spacious! Our kids loved playing the board games every evening on the porch and we enjoyed relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Warm, inviting stay near a peaceful beach

We visited "Cool Beach House" for the last week of the cool spring season. No swimming (too cold with a strong North wind), but lots of great walks through Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, visits to the nearby beach to watch the white breakers of Lake Michigan, and day trips into Chicago to check out the Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum. Ample room for two adults and four kids. Responsive help from Marian when we had questions. Loved this trip to the South Shore.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
We love to accommodate families visiting the Indiana Dunes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walk several feet to beach

So nice to walk out to the beach. Even if it’s just to check out the sunset. We had the whole house to ourselves, filled the refrigerator for our three night stay. Cooked breakfast and a dinner. Marian has pots and pans, plenty of plates for multiple days. Dishwasher was convenient as well. Quiet neighborhood with fantastic neighbors who are so generous (Liz and Jim) we were not lacking a thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for beach

Primary reason for this location is spending time with our children and one grandchild. This was our four year old granddaughters first experience with a beach. She absolutely loved it. We loved the proximity to the beach! The home had everything we needed, we cooked at home, also grilled. Used the beach chairs, the games when it rained all day Friday. Loved the open concept where we can all be together. Great sitting out front too. There are lots of other sitting areas. Lots of glasses, plates etc. never ran out of anything. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property felt as if it is IN the National Park. The areas of the park that require staff were not open, due to the Federal Government Shutdown. Gift Shop, Welcome Center, etc. My 14 year old son and I took a one hour train ride into Chicago via the nearby South Shore Line. This took us directly to Millennium Park where we walked around, visited the park, saw "The Bean" and had a Chicago Dog. The local scene on Lake Street in Miller Beach was great for food, shopping and art. Check out the Miller School Shops & Spaces there on Thursday through Sunday. Great vendor shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, perfect accommodations, and an overall perfect trip. Highly recommend and worth a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect! Marian was an amazing host. She has everything you could need! She also kept us updated on storms in the area that turned into tornadoes. She checked in on us and even though we ended up without power she had everything we needed to make it through without it interrupting our vacation at all. The beach was so close, clean and not at all crowded. We had an amazing time and our kids (17-25) all wanna go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Property and location were perfect! The pictures don't do it justice. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great tradition

This is our 4th year renting from Marian. Still a great property with easy access to a quiet beach. Love the update to the layout!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Beach House

We all loved the proximity to the beach. The house was still stocked with things we might need. Beds were clean and comfortable. Great house in a great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a great time on our trip. The house was very nice and just across the street from an access path to Lake Michigan. Our host was extremely responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good house!

Affordable guesthouse with a lot of amenities - very close to the beach, which was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Value!

We had a great time at this wonderful house. It had everything we needed and then some. Location was absolutely perfect as we could wake up and walk on private path to beach. Neighborhood was quiet and price was spot on!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was beautiful

It was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice home. 2 minute walk from Lake Michigan.

Mariann is a very good communicator. The home was ready for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach cottage

We really enjoyed our time at this beach house! It is located just a sand dune away from the beach, has plenty of parking, a large front deck and a fenced back yard for pets. It was well-stocked with everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. Miriam was a great host and made us feel welcome. We will return, hopefully!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love this rental!

This is our third year renting a week-long vacation here - it's a great house! Close to the beach trail, our pet is welcome, clean, comfortable and plenty of room! The new front deck is beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem

This beach house is the PERFECT location if you have kids! Close enough to walk to! Perfect fenced in yard, great deck out front. Plenty of beds for the little ones as well as yourself. An get away area for everyone if they need it! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The house was a perfect location for our girls family getaway. The three bedrooms two baths were perfect for the six of us. The great room concept is wonderful for cooking and entertaining. We utilized the front deck as well as the backyard. All the necessary amenities are provided. Lots of games and movies beach chairs etc. a perfect cottage for 6. Can’t say enough about it, thank you, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great spot, location & ease of booking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location, location, location!

We had a great stay at this cottage that is truly steps from the beach. The only problem was that it is listed as a non-smoking house. But it was very smoky-smelling. Otherwise, great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Local Beach Vacation

We had a great experience at this beach house rental! The walk to the beach was extremely easy and the beach itself was great! Watching a beautiful beach sunset every night was a treat, there was also plenty of room on the beach itself to have fun and ‘social distance.’ The house itself worked great for our family to sleep the kids downstairs and use the upstairs after they went to bed, lots of room for a family of 4 to be comfortable for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach fun

Great location walking distance to beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Marian Garrigan

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Why they chose this property

It's close proximity to Chicago. The extraordinary beauty of Lake Michigan steps from our door. Reachable by the South Shore Line (1 hr ride to downtown Chicago). A short drive to the stations (Miller or Ogden Dunes) with free parking at both South Shore stations.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, the beautiful lakefront, good neighbors. Two yards, shaded front yard in the afternoon.

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