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Dunes Forest Retreat

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Kitchen view
Main Floor
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, stove, and refrigerator.
A blue house with a hot tub and a stone fire pit in the yard.
A blue house with a garage, a tall evergreen tree in front, and snow on the ground.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Indiana Dunes National Park
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

King Suite w/attached bathroom

+4
3 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

About this property

Dunes Forest Retreat

Hey there! I’m Chandler. I live and work around Miller Beach and love everything about the dunes—sunsets, trails, great food, and the laid-back vibe. I host because I enjoy helping guests have an easy, stress-free stay. If you need recommendations, help, or anything during your visit, I’m your guy and always happy to make your trip smooth and enjoyable
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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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 and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure hot tub is covered.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4382689
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
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 on a lake, 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.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Indian Boundary Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Marquette Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • East Shoreline - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Marquette Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunes Forest Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dunes Forest Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunes Forest Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dunes Forest Retreat located?

Located in Miller Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian Boundary Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love it here I’ll be back soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in and check-out. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place ,good neighborhood and neighbors, great place to have a small event, any small hiccup the owner was available
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat and clean, with lots of open space for group gatherings. A short drive to the West Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful home and gracious host! This property worked so well for our vacation with kids and grandkids. The beach umbrella, chairs, towels, and life jackets were an extra bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 27, 2026
Thank you Mary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property and all amenities were as indicated on the Vrbo listing. The host was easy to get in touch with and addressed our issues on a timely manner. The property is also very close to the Miller beach which was an added plus. It was convenient for our family and friends with kids of age range from 5-15 year olds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Weekend Getaway

My family and I loved the space. There was ample room for the 9 of us. The only thing my family would suggest is that the area around the jacuzzi have better lighting for the nighttime and the ground was better paved. Other than that, the entire weekend was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good location for day trips to Chicago

While it is a good size house, dining table only seats six and comfort of furniture could stand to be improved. The towels were poor and not enough, and there wasn’t enough kitchen dishes, glasses or silverware for 9 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Chandler Nuttal

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Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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