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Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach

Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach

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Amazing views of your one acre duneland yard through soaring 15 ft windows
We’ll equipped modern kitchen
Large bathroom with huge soaking tub and rain shower
Easy to find the bright orange door!
S’mores anyone? Fire pit under the stars

Overview of Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Popular LocationMarquette Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationOgden Dunes Beach11 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King

1 King Bed

Lower level

1 Queen Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

2nd Bathroom

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

Main Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach

Find your Zen at 5 Star rated Playa Zen North and experience the quiet healing power of nature. This beautiful 3 Bed/2 Bath spacious, modern home offers a one-of-a kind immersion in natural beauty, with soaring 15 foot windows overlooking an acre of wooded dunes in a park-like setting less than two blocks from the beach. Soak in the giant tub for two with a massive window, facing your private woods. The only sounds you’ll hear are birds, rustling leaves, and waves of Lake Michigan. Pups welcome!

Your friends and family will enjoy 15 ft. tall windows with a spectacular view, modern well equipped kitchen, open living space, stone fire pit under the trees, a large deck, family room with 80 inch smart tv, and a beautiful outdoor fire pit to hang out on those cooler nights.

Each bedroom features hotel quality mattresses and bedding for a comfortable night's rest after your day in the Dunes. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the giant tub for two in the primary bath or an invigorating shower with luxurious rain showerheads in both bathrooms.

Bring the pups and let them run free through an acre of private woods, there's even a dog access door that you can open or close depending on your preference.

Check out the extensive art collection from mostly local artists. Miller Beach’s two oldest restaurants (with great Lake perch, steaks, and chops!) are walkable- less than a block away!

This nature lovers' retreat is surrounded by the nation’s newest national park to the east and west, and Lake Michigan to the north.

Bring your hiking boots: Miller Woods and Douglas Dunes- part of the nation’s newest national park- offer birding trails and specialty hikes in all seasons. Paddle kayaks on an extensive lagoon waterway surrounded by cottonwoods and aspens, with an accessible public launch at historic Marquette Park.

Experience a moonlight hike along the ridge of West Beach trail, one of over twenty nature trails traversing spectacular dunes and ethereal moonscapes. Enjoy paved bike trails along Lake Michigan, through the dunes, and explore history at the Aquatorium and Chanute trail commemorating early history of modern flight and contributions of the Tuskeegee airmen- the first Black military aviators in the US Army Air Corps credited with turning WWII.

Or pack your SUP board and beach chairs and head to the shores of Lake Michigan, less than two blocks away. At the end of the day, a bonfire under the stars will be the perfect nightcap- bring the s'mores!

Whether you venture out into the surrounding parks or simply stay in, under the trees, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, enriched, and grounded the way nature intended.

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
$1000 fine for violation

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 fine for violation
Quiet time 10pm - 8am, the house is in a quiet neighborhood, please respect the neighbors. No more than 4 cars on the property.
Absolutely no smoking - Subject to $500 cleaning fee Absolutely no parties - Subject to $1000 fee
If you bring your furry family members, please clean up after them

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: $1000 fine for violation
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gary

Located on a river, 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.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 7 min walk
  • Marquette Beach - 2 min drive
  • West Beach - 7 min drive
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 11 min drive
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flying J Travel Center - 10 min drive
  • John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - 15 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Wendy's - 10 min drive
  • Miller Pizza Co. - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Marquette Park, Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Marquette Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet stop for eclipse viewing
Spent three nights for a visit to the Dunes, drive down to see eclipse and great walks on the beach. The house was perfect for our group of six and puppy. Plusses: Short walk to gorgeous beach! The yard was a perfect place for pup to play and get some energy out. Didn’t use the fire pit or grill but nice to have. Kitchen was well stocked and we made several meals. Beds were comfortable and extra blankets were available. Opps: One of the rooms the blinds were not blackout so kids woke up early but not the end of the world. Other: Read an earlier review that some of the art was semi-nude (including a mini-replica of Michelangelo’s David), so we were prepared with our kids. We had a great time and would definitely start again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAR C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Property!! Stunning!!
One of the most gracious host. One of the most scenic and exquisite properties. Absolutely tastefully decorated from the linens from the Hyatt appliances to the nice stemware to the exceptional utensils. Everything just amazing I would definitely stay here again and plan on it and suggest everyone to book this property. Sending love from Minneapolis and New York City. Definitely enjoyed the stay during a time of grievance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a family gathering!
Had a great stay over Thanksgiving, the kitchen had everything for cooking a great meal. The living room/kitchen is perfect for enabling family to spread out a bit and still be in the same area, and the view through the trees was wonderful! The nearby grocery store has all the basics but if you need specialty items you might want to bring those along. Easy walking distance to the beach! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
Relaxing get-away under a canopy of trees - short walk to Lake Michigan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
We enjoyed our stay. Good location for exploring the Indiana Dunes and just a few blocks from the beach. We took our dogs there every night at sunset. Beautiful! Owner was very responsive to our queries and very determined to make sure we had what we needed. We had a lovely fire in the fire pit one night. Although we were in a residential area, the adjacent woods made the yard feel quite private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jill Bellak

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I love to travel and experience living like a local in short term rental properties. After doing this for years, I decided to start hosting others. Being a host is a fantastic experience and it's important to me to ensure all of my guests have a fabulous stay!

Why they chose this property

Playa Zen North is a special place in the woods of Miller Beach. It's unusual in that it's only two blocks from Lake Michigan yet extremely private. We renovated the home, down to the studs, to maximize the beautiful surrounding nature. It's a very peaceful place :-)

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