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Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental

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On the beach
Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, table tennis
Exterior
Game room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10164 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental

Basement Game Room | Furnished Outdoor Space | In-Unit Laundry

Enjoy a lake getaway at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home in Gary. 'Beach Daze Cottage' boasts an inviting interior, a furnished outdoor living area, and a prime location just a walk away from Wells Street Beach. When you're not out exploring Lake Michigan, indulge in a game of ping-pong or roast marshmallows around the fire pit! While you're here, be sure to take a day trip to Chicago — less than 40 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Loft: 2 twin daybeds
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 crib, 1 portable crib

OUTDOOR SPACE
- Private deck, gas grill
- Furnished patio, fire pit, dining area

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TVs w/ cable
- Dining table, ceiling fans
- Basement game room w/ ping-pong table

KITCHEN
- All major appliances including dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker
- Cooking basics, spices, knife set
- Dishware & flatware, high chair

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C
- Linens & towels, hair dryer
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent

FAQ
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required for access
- 3-story home

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walk to Wells Street Beach & Lake Michigan
- Golf courses nearby
- 1 mile to Indiana Dunes State Park
- 4 miles to nearest marina
- 44 miles to Chicago Midway International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 3-story home requires stairs to access
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front of the house facing the sidewalk, and 1 camera is located on the back of the house facing the backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • Unit size: 1764 sq ft (164 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

450565
House
New! Well-appointed Gary Home Few Blocks to Beach! Gary

About the neighborhood

Map
Gary, Indiana

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • West Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental located?

This family-friendly Gary vacation home is located on the beach, just steps from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. East Shoreline and Indiana Dunes National Park are also within 10 minutes.

Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Emily M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but dirty and unsafe also a mouse
Let’s start with the pros, this location is minutes away from a great beach. Now for the cons. The house is quite dirty. When we first arrived the table was fully set with plates and bowls. Unfortunately these dishes were dirty and had to be washed immediately. Like each bowl was full of someone’s snack crumbs. The floor was dirty and there were spiderwebs everywhere. The final morning of our stay as we were finishing breakfast we saw a mouse run across the kitchen floor and under the dishwasher. Yuck. The smoke detectors upstairs were all missing. This has to be some sort of code violation. There is an electrical plate upstairs that has a huge hole in it which is a big hazard with young kids. This place is expensive enough that I expected better. 100% do not recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen G., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!
Perfect short walk to beach. Private. Clean. Great for family time. Will be back if booking allows!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Very cute little neighborhood just a short walk to the beach! Wagon, high chair, 4-5 folding beach chairs and a new umbrella were provided!! We even found the blender has been removed and our host grabbed a new one for us by the next day! Cute house, lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway close to beach!
The house was perfect for our group of 9, ranging in age from 5-47. The house had everything we needed and was clean and nicely decorated! It is a very short walk to the beach, which was never crowded and always clean! We had a brief malfunction with the carbon monoxide detection system and the owner was there within 5 minutes to remedy the situation. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant
This was a lovely place to stay and enjoy a short walk to a lovely beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deulis A. P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and well-kept house
Whoever manages this house is very professional and takes great care of the details. Excellent house for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Holly U., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Good trip with some issues.
Overall, a good house. Pros: - Truly is steps from Miller Beach which has a snack shack with burgers, ice cream, etc. - House is very cute and well-stocked. Cons: - We could not open the lockbox to retrieve the key. I texted and called the number they provided several times. It took a few hours to get a call back which was stressful. Ultimately, she sent someone out to help. - The house has a critter issue. I assume they are mice, but they are in the walls and cause lots of noise starting very early in the morning (5am).
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G., Prairie du Rocher, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Don’t let location keep you from renting this amazing rental, Gary Indiana has some beautiful lake front properties. This nice home is literally steps from the beach, 2 min. walk. The location is ideal for visiting the Indiana Dunes National Park. I suggest a short drive north to care stair ants and shops in New Buffalo, MI.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit to Lake Michigan/Indiana Dunes
Everything needed for a comfortable stay. Close to water, cool at night. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

Great Place close to the Beach
Very spacious, awesome supplies, fully loaded with everything you need. Only a 2 block walk to the beach in a lovely neighborhood. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Amelia K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location for a relaxing weekend
Place is a 1 minute walk to Lake Michigan and the beach is great. The house has a really nice finished basement that wasn’t shown in the pictures that we really enjoyed. The only downfall was that the place was not very clean (dirty floors) and lots of bugs throughout the home (bees, spiders, ants).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach location!
We spent a wonderful long weekend in this charming cottage, had perfect weather for our multiple outings to the beach, which is steps away as advertised! The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed, and the neighborhood is outstanding! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

katie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend getaway!
We enjoyed our stay at this house! There was plenty of beds and the weather was perfect for us to have a bonfire! The wood provided was a little green but burnt well after we got the coals nice and hot. The beach was a quick walk away and a great place to relax and catch some sun. There was plenty of great beach stuff at the house but the umbrella was older and looked broken so we didn't take it. I would rent this house again! If your looking for a place that has a lot of places to eat or things to do, this isn't your area. It was fantastic for laughs and relaxation for a group of friend whom go away once a year to forget the real world for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!
We loved the location and the environment! The secluded, wooded yard out back was so inviting, quiet, and serene. We heard birds, saw wildlife, and listened to the waves. When we were ready to go to the beach, we simply walked over to the water! We loved how close we were. It made it so easy to hop back to the house for lunch and dinner, spending the rest of our time at the beach. We felt safe the entire time, there was plenty for the kids to do, and the adults got to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marlen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
get away to the beach
property was very nice and as described, Quiet neighborhood and close walk to the beach. Beach was very nice. Did not expect boats to park so close to the beach- too many boats. House and location great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reyna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home by the beach
The house was perfectly located steps from the beach. The house was clean and cozy. My husband and kids enjoyed the weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary k s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a great house in a great location
Loved walking to the beach, easy drive to everything else. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hanaly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay / No Issues / As Advertised
Great overall stay - the house was very clean - great inclusion of linens - comfortable beds - good inclusion of things in the Kitchen, etc. Though located in Gary, IN it felt to be in a safe area and the beach really is just a short distance away. Would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This was the perfect spot for a quick family getaway! The house is a minute walk from the beach and we practically had the beach to ourselves our whole trip! The house was nice, clean, and had everything you could possibly need- towels, bedding, extra pillows and blankets, beach toys, chairs, kitchen supplies, coffee, etc. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend it to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend birthday trip
We took a weekend girls trip for my daughters birthdays and the kids all had a blast. The location was perfect to quickly get to the beach. You feel far away from the hustle and bustle but you are still close enough if you need to run and pick up supplies. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant stay
The house is clean and well-appointed, with plenty of parking and a very short walk to the beach. Arcade cabinet and ping-pong table were popular with the kids when the weather wasn't cooperating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Getaway
Great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Warm and welcoming home! Beautiful area and very close to the beach
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022