10/10 Excellent
Bev S.
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing family getaway
Bev S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gary, IN
- Marquette Park2 min walk
- Marquette Beach10 min walk
- West Beach11 min drive
- Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Blue Bunk Room
1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
Lower Level Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Orange Bunk Room
2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
Second Master
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms
Lower Level Full Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Second Level Hall Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Second Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Upper Level Hall Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!
Enjoy your vacation in our newly built Casa Blanca beach inspired home. Located just 2 blocks from the beach.
The open concept main level offers comfortable living with spacious Chefs Kitchen overlooking the Dining Room and Living Room and with Wood-Burning fireplace. Perfect for reading or quiet time, the cozy Den overlooks the first floor and is just 3 steps up from the main level. There are 2 Bedrooms each with Queen Beds on this level with 2 Full bathrooms. The Upper level offers a spacious Family Room with TV and Air Hockey and opens onto a balcony overlooking the yard with treetop views. There are 2 Jack and Jill Bunk Rooms with an assortment of Twin and Full beds sleeping with a Hall Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has a King bed and a large En-Suite Bathroom. Escape to lower lever for a game of billiards, ping-pong, sports-tv.
The wrap around deck offers areas to lounge and dine complete with Gas grill. Shower off in our outdoor shower and relax in a hammock after a fun day at the beach; a picturesque fully landscaped spacious lot featuring a wood burning fire pit, with enough room for outdoor play like our bean bag toss and other outdoor activities. Home easily sleeps up to 17 people, advertised rate is for up to 10 guests. Fees apply for each additional guest over the allotted 10.
Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.
The open concept main level offers comfortable living with spacious Chefs Kitchen overlooking the Dining Room and Living Room and with Wood-Burning fireplace. Perfect for reading or quiet time, the cozy Den overlooks the first floor and is just 3 steps up from the main level. There are 2 Bedrooms each with Queen Beds on this level with 2 Full bathrooms. The Upper level offers a spacious Family Room with TV and Air Hockey and opens onto a balcony overlooking the yard with treetop views. There are 2 Jack and Jill Bunk Rooms with an assortment of Twin and Full beds sleeping with a Hall Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has a King bed and a large En-Suite Bathroom. Escape to lower lever for a game of billiards, ping-pong, sports-tv.
The wrap around deck offers areas to lounge and dine complete with Gas grill. Shower off in our outdoor shower and relax in a hammock after a fun day at the beach; a picturesque fully landscaped spacious lot featuring a wood burning fire pit, with enough room for outdoor play like our bean bag toss and other outdoor activities. Home easily sleeps up to 17 people, advertised rate is for up to 10 guests. Fees apply for each additional guest over the allotted 10.
Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.
Property manager
Margaret Spaan
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking- Damage fees will be charged
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
Note from host: Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Gary
Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE.
Gary, IN
What's nearby
- Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Marquette Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Ogden Dunes Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
- West Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
- Portage Lakefront Beach - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Flying J Travel Center - 8 min drive
- John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - 15 min drive
- Denny's - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Polekatz Indiana - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer Y.
17 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Jennifer Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
17 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a group outing
Steve M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandi H.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Brandi H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda P.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway
Amanda P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Jose E.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice property
Jose E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy S.
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Celebration
Kathy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erika M.
25 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion week at the dunes
Erika M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
jamie g.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay at Miller Beach
jamie g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie R.
21 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sports weekend!
Jamie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doreen C., Chicago IL
20 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Nice, We Visited Twice
Doreen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
6 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
Stephanie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
dan F.
29 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!
dan F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sean K.
11 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Sean K.
10/10 Excellent
Rich S.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
Rich S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy R., Davis, California
5 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miller Beach Family Reunion
Tracy R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Gary
Rachel B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn H.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Missy's travels
Marilyn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie P.
31 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Julie P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Kim B.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kim B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire S.
29 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place for a crowd
Claire S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Darcie G.
26 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house for multiple families
Darcie G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
5 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large group
Patrick M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
JAMES W.
18 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family stay
JAMES W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Erin S.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great multi-family house
Erin S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Spaan
Margaret is a realtor with @ properties in the Chicago area. She started Restore North Shore, a construction and design company in 2010. She discovered Miller Beach in 2013, and purchased this abandoned cottage in 2016 with the desire to breathe life back into it. It was a complete labor of love, and she hopes to purchase more homes in need of repair throughout Chicago and the Miller area.
Why they chose this property
Just around the corner from the beach, this property is a wonderful place to gather with family and friends!
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