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Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61506.9 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park
Camp Baxter is tucked away in a tranquil, wooded section near the Indiana Dunes National Park, in Miller Beach. This 2 Bedroom/1 Bath, newly renovated, 1920’s cottage is nestled on the side of a dune and loaded with Smart Home technology, modern conveniences, and abundant amenities inside and out.
Soak up the natural surroundings from the spacious, multi-level outdoor living spaces that feature a 6-person hot tub perched near the top of the dune, firepit (firewood provided), outdoor dining and seasonal cushioned lounge furniture, seasonal outdoor heated shower, and a 6ft tall perimeter fence that surrounds the compound for ultimate privacy.
We are dog friendly and Camp Baxter is affectionately named after our departed Vizsla (Hungarian pointer) who enjoyed many years chasing birds and squirrels around the yard!
Note: An additional guest fee applies over 4 people: $25/person per night (not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date), regardless of length of stay or purpose of visit. The maximum occupancy is 8 people.
Parking is available for up to four vehicles. There is no guest access to the garage.
Additional Amenities include complimentary Nespresso and Keurig coffee, 4 total Smart TVs with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming, high-speed Wi-Fi, Nest Thermostat, and Washer/Dryer.
Supplies provided include paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, hand soap, dish soap and sponge, dishwasher detergent, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, trash bags, firewood, bath and beach towels, all bedding, and more.
The street leading to Camp Baxter is narrow and easy to miss upon arrival. We recently demolished a building on the adjacent lot and the foundation is still visible.
Once you enter the gated compound filled with mature black oaks, evergreens, and wildflowers, it is easy to become one with nature and experience how beautiful the Dunes are in all four seasons!
The cottage has a small but fully functional kitchen, separate dining room with a table that flips to reveal a poker top, cozy lower level media room, and a vaulted, skylighted Living Room with large windows and glass patio doors that open to the 700 sq. ft outdoor living space. The marble-tiled bathroom has heated floors and a jetted tub with a heated ledge seat.
Sleeps four (4) in two private, queen bedrooms and an additional four (4) guests on a full-size, fold-down sofa bed and deluxe, high-rise Aerobed (all bedding is provided).
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Add-on options (fees and taxes apply, invoiced separately after booking):
* We are dog-friendly and allow up to four adult, house-trained dogs: Per dog fees: $79 (2-night stay), $29/night (3+ night stay) or $200/week
* Guests may request an Early Check-in 1pm and/or a Late Checkout at 1pm. Each are available for a fee of $69 if Peak Season and $39 if Non-Peak Season. Due to COVID restrictions and enhanced cleaning procedures, Early Check-in and Late Checkout may not be available.
2 night minimum (observed Holidays require a 3 night minimum)
Licensee must be at least 30 years of age.
Abide by all Terms and Conditions of the signed vacation rental agreement required for rental of any Miller Beach Vacation Rentals property, regardless of booking method (direct or via a third party)
No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed.
No bachelor or similar groups permitted.
Additional Guest fee applies over 4 people: $15/person per night. This covers maintenance/replacement of aerobeds, pullout sofas, extra laundry, increased utility costs, wear and tear, and more.
Maximum Occupancy is 8 individuals total not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date
Excessive cleaning (if required)is billed at $35/hr. Repairs due to damages are $45/hour. If anything becomes ruined or missing, you will be charged accordingly. Notification is given prior to any deductions from your security deposit on file.
No smoking inside or anywhere within 15 feet of any open door or window ($1000 fine).
In certain cases, an additional Holiday Premium may apply to your dates
Care for the Premises with all due care, leave it undamaged, clean, and keep conditions safe throughout your stay.
Safely Trust and Safety Damage Waiver Fee provides up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury during your stay. Full terms provided upon booking.
Licencees agrees to identity verification and background check preformed by SafelyStay, Inc.
Neighborhood quiet hours are strictly enforced from 9PM-9AM; Parties / events, lack of decorum and disruptive noise will not be tolerated; If the neighbors are disturbed, Miller Beach Vacation Rentals reserves the right to ask the tenant to vacate the premises with no refund.
Outdoor Music is not permitted after 9PM.
Small, wireless bluetooth speakers are permitted except during Quiet Hours (9pm - 9am). Not permitted are party speakers, amps, subwoofers, stereo surround systems, or other high-powered audio equipment, etc.
Soak up the natural surroundings from the spacious, multi-level outdoor living spaces that feature a 6-person hot tub perched near the top of the dune, firepit (firewood provided), outdoor dining and seasonal cushioned lounge furniture, seasonal outdoor heated shower, and a 6ft tall perimeter fence that surrounds the compound for ultimate privacy.
We are dog friendly and Camp Baxter is affectionately named after our departed Vizsla (Hungarian pointer) who enjoyed many years chasing birds and squirrels around the yard!
Note: An additional guest fee applies over 4 people: $25/person per night (not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date), regardless of length of stay or purpose of visit. The maximum occupancy is 8 people.
Parking is available for up to four vehicles. There is no guest access to the garage.
Additional Amenities include complimentary Nespresso and Keurig coffee, 4 total Smart TVs with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming, high-speed Wi-Fi, Nest Thermostat, and Washer/Dryer.
Supplies provided include paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, hand soap, dish soap and sponge, dishwasher detergent, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, trash bags, firewood, bath and beach towels, all bedding, and more.
The street leading to Camp Baxter is narrow and easy to miss upon arrival. We recently demolished a building on the adjacent lot and the foundation is still visible.
Once you enter the gated compound filled with mature black oaks, evergreens, and wildflowers, it is easy to become one with nature and experience how beautiful the Dunes are in all four seasons!
The cottage has a small but fully functional kitchen, separate dining room with a table that flips to reveal a poker top, cozy lower level media room, and a vaulted, skylighted Living Room with large windows and glass patio doors that open to the 700 sq. ft outdoor living space. The marble-tiled bathroom has heated floors and a jetted tub with a heated ledge seat.
Sleeps four (4) in two private, queen bedrooms and an additional four (4) guests on a full-size, fold-down sofa bed and deluxe, high-rise Aerobed (all bedding is provided).
............................
Add-on options (fees and taxes apply, invoiced separately after booking):
* We are dog-friendly and allow up to four adult, house-trained dogs: Per dog fees: $79 (2-night stay), $29/night (3+ night stay) or $200/week
* Guests may request an Early Check-in 1pm and/or a Late Checkout at 1pm. Each are available for a fee of $69 if Peak Season and $39 if Non-Peak Season. Due to COVID restrictions and enhanced cleaning procedures, Early Check-in and Late Checkout may not be available.
2 night minimum (observed Holidays require a 3 night minimum)
Licensee must be at least 30 years of age.
Abide by all Terms and Conditions of the signed vacation rental agreement required for rental of any Miller Beach Vacation Rentals property, regardless of booking method (direct or via a third party)
No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed.
No bachelor or similar groups permitted.
Additional Guest fee applies over 4 people: $15/person per night. This covers maintenance/replacement of aerobeds, pullout sofas, extra laundry, increased utility costs, wear and tear, and more.
Maximum Occupancy is 8 individuals total not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date
Excessive cleaning (if required)is billed at $35/hr. Repairs due to damages are $45/hour. If anything becomes ruined or missing, you will be charged accordingly. Notification is given prior to any deductions from your security deposit on file.
No smoking inside or anywhere within 15 feet of any open door or window ($1000 fine).
In certain cases, an additional Holiday Premium may apply to your dates
Care for the Premises with all due care, leave it undamaged, clean, and keep conditions safe throughout your stay.
Safely Trust and Safety Damage Waiver Fee provides up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury during your stay. Full terms provided upon booking.
Licencees agrees to identity verification and background check preformed by SafelyStay, Inc.
Neighborhood quiet hours are strictly enforced from 9PM-9AM; Parties / events, lack of decorum and disruptive noise will not be tolerated; If the neighbors are disturbed, Miller Beach Vacation Rentals reserves the right to ask the tenant to vacate the premises with no refund.
Outdoor Music is not permitted after 9PM.
Small, wireless bluetooth speakers are permitted except during Quiet Hours (9pm - 9am). Not permitted are party speakers, amps, subwoofers, stereo surround systems, or other high-powered audio equipment, etc.
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About the area
Gary
Located in Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Team Combat LIVE. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- Paul H. Douglas Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Marquette Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Lake Street Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Marquette Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- Denny's - 7 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 6 min drive
- Wrap Game - 3 min drive
- Beach Box - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
7.4/10
Location
8.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
24 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nillian S.
17 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nillian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
James A.
15 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gina C.
25 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan C.
6 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Ryan C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
christine m.
1 Nov, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice close get away
christine m.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Abby R.
1 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little get away
Abby R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon C.
15 Nov, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Retreat!
Sharon C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Annie S.
18 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Nice house for a weekend but location lacking
Annie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
sheryl b.
10 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Almost perfect
sheryl b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Raelynn J.
29 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, dog friendly home
Raelynn J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
Lori F.
14 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Nice place.
Lori F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Jessica W.
20 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Smells like grandmas basement
Jessica W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Carrah D.
16 Feb, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carrah D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Katie D.
18 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren P.
18 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lauren P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Emily B.
8 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emily B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
2/10 Terrible
Mark C.
26 Nov, 2022
Disliked: Check-in, communication
“Sorry” not sorry
Mark C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
2/10 Terrible
Mark C.
24 Nov, 2022
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
If you have a problem - “Sorry”
Mark C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
4/10 Poor
stacy V.
6 Sept, 2022
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not as advertised
stacy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
David C.
2 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice relaxing place. Only issue was gate was to tight to pull directly in with a full size truck.
David C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nathan O.
29 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended !
Nathan O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Larry V.
18 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Larry V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
5 Jun, 2022
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Short stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Keillie C.
13 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and relaxing
Keillie C.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
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