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Dunes Haven - Just minutes from Lakefront

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common spaces

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dunes Haven - Just minutes from Lakefront

Escape to this charming 2-bedroom ranch house, a haven for nature enthusiasts. Tucked amidst towering trees atop a serene hill, it offers a tranquil retreat.

This charming ranch home features two bedrooms: one with a plush queen bed and the other with two memory foam twin beds. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, snug living room with a sleeper sofa, and a lovely deck with views of a picturesque sanctuary.

Access to entire home.

The Co-host is available to answer any question throughout your stay through messaging.

Within walking distance of Lake Street Beach and just a short drive away from the Dunes National Park.
No smoking or vaping. No pets. No parties.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3996444vb
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
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 near the beach, 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, or check out an event or a game at Gary SouthShore RailCats SteelYard. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Street Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marquette Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • East Shoreline - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunes Haven - Just minutes from Lakefront pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dunes Haven - Just minutes from Lakefront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dunes Haven - Just minutes from Lakefront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunes Haven - Just minutes from Lakefront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dunes Haven - Just minutes from Lakefront located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Marquette Park and Paul H. Douglas Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for my family.we used the outside grill and enjoyed having wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody J.

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

Beautiful house

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2024
Thank you for being an Amazing guest! You were so kind and graciious! We hope we will be able tp host yoiu again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I travel a lot for business. We had a lovely stay at Dunes Haven it's cozy and charming. The house was very clean when we got there. We stayed in the winter time. Someone came promptly to tend to the walkways and stairs if needed. The property owners were very receptive and easy going whenever we needed something. The location is very pleasant. There is off street parking. Felt like a safe area to stay in. Dunes park is the back yard and the beach is just a few minutes away. We would stay here again.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location to Beach and Train Station

Had a great time while at Miller Beach. This location was perfect for the short walk to the beach and short drive to the train station, to access Chicago daily. I recommend doing the Shore Line water taxi while in Chicago. Water taxi available every 20mins. Great views of the city!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We normally book hotels when we come up to visit, this time we chose a Vrbo , I am so glad we did. The location was so quiet and close to everything, The Unit was Nicely Decorated,.They also Kept Things Sticked well Too. The Host And Hostess Were Very Attentive and Was not an Issue when i Added a Extra Day Day To Our Stay.. needless to say we have Found our Home Away From Home When we Come back. Thank You Again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronell L.

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

Smooth

This trip was nice and I have no complaints I would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason e.

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

Nice and easy

A quiet and clean spot. Easy in, easy out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Our stay at Dunes Haven

This house was super cute and clean. Very close to the beach. The property owner is very responsive to messages. The check in could not have been easier. This was our first experience with verbo and it was definitely positive. We would definitely stay in this house again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you found our house cute and clean, and that our proximity to the beach suited your needs perfectly. We strive to be responsive and make check-in as seamless as possible, so we're glad to hear it was a positive experience for you, especially as your first time using Vrbo. We look forward to welcoming you back again whenever you decide to return! Warm regards, The Stay Haven Host team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Lovely house adjacent to Dunes Ntl Park

The house was well appointed and had all we need We were attending events in Michigan City and it was convenient The Dunes National Park trailhead for Miller Woods is 3 blocks away we did a lot of hiking and beach walking We found good restaurants and things to do in Chesterton and Portage Gary itself is no good for that the Dunex park backs right up to this property There are some apartment buildings close by but no problem It was very quiet I’d stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Our stay

Are stay has been nice and relaxing. The house is across (the side of the house) from a large apartment complex but it’s been very quiet as has the neighbors across the street. The area was a bit concerning but we had totally no issues! There's road work going on but easy to get around. I went into Gary several times to pick meals up and the people were super nice! We spent a day at the Dunes and another at the river walk. Both I recommend. Do bring binoculars as there’s cool birds you a see outback. The inside is very nice and clean. I highly recommend renting if you’re in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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