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Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room

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An aerial view of a beach with clear waters, a sandy shore, and a residential area with houses.
A bookshelf with books and a teddy bear on a chair.
A room with a blue sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A wooden table with a yellow pot of flowers and two wooden chairs in a garden area with trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Indiana Dunes National Park
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room

Just a short stroll to Lake Michigan’s sandy beach and steps away from the Indiana Dunes National Park, this big, comfy mid-century vibe entire home. Enjoy the best location in wild, wonderful Miller Beach, just 40 miles outside Chicago. Close to Methodist Hospitals, St.Marys Hospital, Porter Regional Hospital and Franciscan Hospital, BP Refinery, and all Steel Mills.

Our renovated mid-century getaway offers tons of vintage charm and all the modern comforts you crave. Perfect for small corporate groups, remote jobs, couples, family and friends, this is home base for exploring the Indiana Dunes National Park, the City, and Miller Beach all year 'round.

The space is entirely all yours during your stay.
The lodge is generously spread over two levels:

Upstairs, the vaulted ceilings, open living/dining area and charming eat-in kitchen invite your group to relax together. Three big bedrooms (including a kids’ bunk room) and a full bath are just down the hall.

Downstairs, enjoy a well-stocked TV/game room large enough for family Ping-Pong tournaments AND a casual second ‘picnic’ kitchen with grilling area right outside. Two more bedrooms(one with a dedicated work space) another bath, a tucked-away reading nook and a convenient laundry room complete the space.

Connecting the whole house is an open staircase and a vaulted entryway with a beach closet stocked with towels, coolers and carts for an easy day in the sun.

The backyard is uniquely terraced, and features a gas grill, a family picnic table, and a covered outside dining nook lit by Emerson Lights overlooking a wild, wooded dune and deep ravine. It’s like hanging out in a tree-house up in the forest canopy!

Our lodge's vibe is bright and comfortable, with a casual mid-century charm. Wherever possible, we've kept the house's nostalgic 1960s features intact, and we’ve filled it with vintage furnishings, decor, books and games.

But it’s also fully updated with central air, all new appliances (including a dishwasher and a sleek front-loading laundry pair), excellent bedding, a strong WIFI signal and a TV with Netflix and voice remote.

Questions? Ask us anything! We love our Miller Beach vacation home, and we're sure you will too.
Guest access
Except for the garage, you'll have free run of the house and grounds.
Other things to note
This is a split-level home with stairs and a terraced back yard overlooking a deep, wooded ravine. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for folks with impaired mobility, crawling infants or toddlers. Children over 5 are welcome with close supervision!

One of the bedrooms is furnished with bunk beds intended for kids. The other four bedrooms can accommodate guests of all ages.

One of the Queen beds is a platform bed, very comfortable but very low to the ground.

Check in: After 3pm
Check out: Before 10am

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3033036vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gary

Located on the waterfront, 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 Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Shoreline - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indian Boundary Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 5 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Marquette Park are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Laura L Hecht

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Hi, I’m Laura. Locally known as “Ben and Laura” in our little beach town.
We moved from Chicago to Miller Beach in 2001 because we love the area and the community of creative people. We are beach people. You will find us on the beach all summer. We love to jet ski, paddle board and cycle. During the winter, we travel to the mountains to snowboard. We love to host guests, make new friends and show people a great time. We want to share our unique little diamond in the rough beach town with you. It will be an adventure.

Why they chose this property

Walking distance to the beach, bike trails, hiking trails and Indiana Dunes National Park

What makes this property unique

Entire house nestled in the dunes

Languages:

English

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