Backyard Oasis Near the Beach with Hot Tub, Firepit & Fenced Yard

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a leather armchair.
A backyard with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a barbecue grill.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a ceiling fan.
A house exterior with a water spigot, a small utility box, and a door with a doormat.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Marquette Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common Spaces

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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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 Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Team Combat LIVE are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, power boating and wildlife walks.
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What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Street Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paul H. Douglas Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marquette Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 11 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard Oasis Near the Beach with Hot Tub, Firepit & Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backyard Oasis Near the Beach with Hot Tub, Firepit & Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Backyard Oasis Near the Beach with Hot Tub, Firepit & Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard Oasis Near the Beach with Hot Tub, Firepit & Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Backyard Oasis Near the Beach with Hot Tub, Firepit & Fenced Yard located?

Located in Miller Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marquette Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lake Michigan is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, pet friendly place. Close to beach & restaurants. The locals were very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pet friendly! Nice home! Had to drive through some sketchy places to get there but in general, area was safe. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts! Easy check in, close proximity to the beach and our dogs loved the fenced in back yard! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, cute backyard, and host was very responsive to our questions. Beach access was a highlight of the trip for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great little house by the beach

We had a great stay and enjoyed time on the dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay! The property was perfect- hot tub, plenty of beds, comfortable beds, walking distance to Lake Michigan! Home was comfortable and clean and the managers were easy to reach with questions-just a text away. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Family vacation

Great experience and very close to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice place the bed in one the bedrooms was uncomfortable but maybe it needs to be replaced? But lovely clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gary

We enjoyed our stay and close proximity to the National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I like the property is nice

we enjoyed a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great location! Quiet, nice neighborhood and our pups loved the fenced in yard! The beach is a block away. All kinds of trails right there! Beautiful home! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great please… great communication

Very happy with our stay. Place was super clean and the property management company communicated perfectly. Would love to stay in the summer since it’s a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bathroom was very small. Backyard was great. Location was great. Overall enjoyed. Didn’t like the Roku tv setup.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

We stayed for the fourth weekend and it was great. We went to Miller Beach which is less than a 10 minute walk and even for the Fourth, it was relatively quiet and clean. We also went to the Dunes which was about a 20 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall our stay was wonderful. The hot tub was great and easy to use and access. We could not get the fire pit to light but was able to use the grill just fine. The outdoor shower was great for going to the beach and rinsing off our dog. House had a musty smell. Customer service was quick and responsive when we called. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to recharge

It was perfectly clean, well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Excellent communication from the rental staff - very clear and easy check in and check out information. Walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Supper clean.

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2021
Thank you Yasser, Hope to see you again soon! Miller Beach Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

This is our second time here and this time we brought our doggie and she had a great time on the beach chasing the waves! The house is beautiful and the amenities are great. Our only request is to please repair the fence - particularly the back corner. It really needs some love.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Just what we needed

The backyard was absolutely perfect for our dog. She was relaxed and enjoyed her time there. The walk to the beach was a short jaunt, which was really great. Really, we had everything we needed and the management team was quick and responsive to any of our questions or needs. We very much enjoyed our time in the Miller neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, spacious and quiet getaway.

We enjoyed our stay at Sandhill Flat. The check in process was easy and communication was clear. The place is spacious, clean and stocked well. I was impressed they provided some coffee and sugar packets. We enjoyed the spacious backyard, grill and hot tub in the evenings. We were close to the park and beach . We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy and close

The house is well maintained, living space was good for two adults and two teens. The beach is a walkable distance. Food and groceries are not far away. The area lacks a small vacation town feel but the house is great for a cook at home get away. Good street biking and running trails in the beach area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Space was very pretty and well maintained. Very comfortable beds and sitting areas, quiet street and GREAT access to the dunes. Added pet fee from their separate website we were unaware of from the original booking. Lost water 2x and electricity through no fault of their own - company was great about responding and communicating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great time

Walking distance to Marquette Beach ($10 daily parking) or a 10-minute drive from the more popular West Beach (the westernmost part of the National Park, $25 daily parking). The house was comfortable, and we enjoyed grilling and using the hot tub in the backyard. Note: The Wi-Fi doesn't work well, and you'll need to bring your own coffee for the coffee machine (or use the Keurig).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
wonderful Home and hosts that allow you to feel like you are at home. I stay in rental houses all the time as I travel frequently because I have family scattered around the United States. My stay at sandhill Flats in Gary, Indiana has been amazing and I will continue to request to book this home every time I come to Chicago to visit my family. The home was clean., had everything I needed to enjoy my stay, extra towels, extra extra linens, coffee, and an espresso maker, which was my absolute favorite. Amazing hot tub that made the 20° nights. I feel not so bad! I give sandhill flats a 10 out of 10 for their courteousness quick responsiveness for any questions that I have no matter how minor and the overall cleanliness and exceptionalism of the home…
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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