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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • 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.

Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!

Prepare for the ultimate Midwestern retreat when you stay at this 3-bed, 1.5-bathroom Miller Park vacation rental in Gary. Complete with a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor dining area, and a prime location near the water, this charming home ensures a stress-free vacation! Relax in the sun at Lake Street Beach, head to Indiana Dunes National Park for swimming and hiking, or rent a boat to cruise on Lake Michigan. In the evening, cozy up around the fire pit for s’mores and campfire stories.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Smart TV | Gas Grill (Propane Provided) | Outdoor Dining Area | Fire Pit w/ Seating (Wood Provided)

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed

MAIN FEATURES: Deck, fireplace, ceiling fans, jetted tub
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, electric stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, coffee maker, toaster, spices, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, hangers
FAQ: Stairs required for access, all bedrooms on 2nd floor, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACH DAYS: Wells Street Beach via N Shelby St (0.1 miles), Marquette Park Beach (1.5 miles), Marquette Park Pavillion (1.6 miles), West Beach - Indiana Dunes National Park (2.5 miles), Lake Street Beach (2.5 miles), Indiana Dunes National Park Douglas Center (3.0 miles), Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion (4.9 miles)
LAKE MICHIGAN: Swimming, fishing, jet skiing, boating, Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina (4.7 miles), Miller Marine (4.7 miles), South Shore Marina (6.1 miles)
TEE TIME: Robbinhurst Golf Club and Driving Range (9.4 miles), Forest Park Golf Course (17.6 miles), Mink Lake Golf Course (17.7 miles), Lost Marsh Golf Course (19.4 miles), Sherwood Golf (20.9 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Valparaiso (19.3 miles), Michigan City (20.5 miles), Chicago (38.0 miles)
AIRPORTS: Chicago Midway International Airport (36.3 miles), O'Hare International Airport (53.0 miles)

-- 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
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- 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
- NOTE: The property requires stairs for access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 1 Ring doorbell camera is located on the front porch facing the front exterior entry, 1 Ring doorbell camera is on the back deck/mudroom door facing the deck/street, and 1 camera is 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 sound when activated by motion or when the doorbell button is pressed

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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

471812

About the neighborhood

Map
Gary, Indiana

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • West Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 6 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! located?

Located in Miller Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marquette Park, Lake Michigan, and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Marquette Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

danielle m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall weekend visit
Property was very clean and photos accurate. Check in process was easy and we enjoyed a quick fall weekend get away to hike the Dunes. Good communication from owner. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot
Great spot to get away while not really being too far from anything. Tom is great and very helpful with info about anything you need to know nearby. Very close to beach and very easy to get to and from beach areas. House is nice and spacious and listing is accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aaron
Great place to stay with easy access to Miller Beach. Tom was a great host, friendly, responsive, and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean House, Easy Beach Access
Stayed for a week with my kids and dog. Enjoyed the easy access to beach, property manager was easily accessible, very comfortable beds! Great crosswind when bedroom windows were open. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miller Beach Getaway
This house was perfect for my adult children, their significant others and me and my boyfriend. Room to gather in the comfy living room or on the outside deck. We loved the location one block from the lake and Walking distance to a couple restaurants. Will definitely book another stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday vacation !
Our stay was absolutely amazing . House was very clean and provided everything we needed . Communication with the property owner was fabulous! He communicated with us every step of the way . The location was great as well with only being a block away from a private beach . My family really enjoyed their selves and made great memories on this trip . I highly recommend this house and location if your looking for a nice and peaceful little get away .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G., Grand haven,Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
Weather was awful…. Wish they could have done something that!😂 kids like seeing Chicago across the lake! Good location for the National Park. Comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We would stay again
Nice location to base a visit to Indiana Dunes National Park. Plenty of room for our 3-person family get-together and a short walk to the beachfront. Appreciated the fenced yard for the dog. We had a car issue and found a friendly neighbor who loaned us what we needed to solve the problem!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cozy home near the shore
We wanted a quick 3 day getaway for fall break and decided to rent a home instead of a hotel. This house was perfect. Tom our host met us there and walked us through the property. Although a little older the wood floors, cozy environment and bedrooms were charming. The house has smart tvs so it was no problem linking into our favorite streaming apps to watch a movie. The fireplace outside was perfect for the crisp look October evenings and Tom made sure we were fully stocked with firewood. One of the best VRBOs I’ve stayed in. Super clean, comfy and the beds were perfect. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we wanted!
I wanted a place to stay while visiting both Indiana Dunes National Park and Chicago. This was the perfect place. Driving to both the state park and national park was very easy as both were very close. We were able to spend several days hiking. Then we used the South Shore Line to go into Chicago to do some sightseeing and visit museums. The place was clean, cozy, with all the amenities that were promised.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at the beach.
We booked the house for a trip to visit family and it was perfect for the 4 of us and 3 medium/small dogs. The house was clean, well decorated, and had everything we needed. There is no washer or dryer but there are a few laundromats nearby. We went to Sunny Days in Willowcreek Plaza in Portage. Clean and well-managed with plenty of machines. Tom met us upon our arrival to give us a tour and answer any questions we may have had. He was great. Very friendly and quick to respond to any texts we sent. The house is in a great location as it is within walking distance from the beach and Flamingo Pizza of Miller. The neighborhood itself was great for walking our dogs. We went in the offseason so there was barely any traffic. All in all, we were very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

K S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Everything!
We had such a great stay in this home. TV in every room, clean, fenced in yard for our dogs. Owner met us at check in and was so kind and communicated thoroughly. We will hopefully be coming back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oloffson
Very nice. Loved the beach which is a 5 minute walk awsy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dune visit
Stayed here for a quick get away from Chicago! Enjoyed the time in the area and was easy to get to the places we wanted to see!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex B., Denver CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Miller beach
Great house. Convenient location block from beach Close to National Park. Fenced in yard great for dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!!!
This was our 2nd time staying here & we absolutely loved it! So close to the beach & the house felt like home for us!!! The homeowners went above & beyond in making this a memorable get-away for our family!! Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home Base for Exploring the Dunes
The house is conveniently located about a block from the beach as well a few blocks from Marquette park and a few miles from the national park. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in yard and we took advantage of the fire pit and s'mores kit. The house had sufficient space for our family and enough cooking accessories to easily facilitate making meals. The main drawback was road noise, especially at night when trying to sleep or eating outside. No washer/dryer probably limits the duration of stay as well. Overall, would stay here again. Good communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
multi-generation beach getaway
For several months we'd looked forward to this chance to spend some quality time with one of our grown sons and his wife and just-turning-one daughter. Logistics of getting three generations from multiple locations together can be complicated. Luckily for us, nearly everything worked out well. The rental property was a good fit for us--very near a beach, not far from several sections of Indiana Dunes National Park, relatively easy to child-proof, within walking distance of small shops and restaurants, neither too fancy nor too plain. Could have done without the extra layer of bureaucracy provided by Evolve, but liked the owner/hosts. Would recommend the place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin S., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
An Excellent Family Getaway
This was a great place to stay for our family of 7 over the holiday. It was cozy and perfect for us and the host was incredible. Would recommend if you are needing a few days with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute home!
Overall, it was the perfect spot for what we needed. Some small annoyances were the decor that was breakable and eye level for a child, if you are setting the place up and you know there are child/ren coming, maybe put them up higher or away? Also, there were spider webs everything. It seemed clean for the most part but some really gross webs in some bad spots. I appreciated being able to communicate with the property manager, Tom - but he was a bit over the top with communication. A text goes a long way these days. Maybe ask the renter how they would like communication to go? Again - cute little spot and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Host was very helpful from initial questions on line, during our stay & departure. Home is immaculate, great beds, linen & kitchen utensils. We brought in food & bathroom needs. Easy one block walk to beach (our Midwest ocean.) Granddaughters loved the bunk beds & we left totally relaxed. Seven min. drive to train station for day in to Chicago. Easy access on Highway 12 to all Dune beaches & parks. Overall-excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t Have Had A Better Time!!
This was the first time my family and I have ever done anything like this and we honestly didn’t like what to expect. Tom, our host meet us at the property and walked us through everything which was great! He really made our stay a lot easier and more enjoyable with the local recommendations. It was very clean and cozy! We brought our 6 kids and everyone was comfortable and happy. The beds were comfortable and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We actually plan to come back during the summer and hit the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we needed
Our stay at the Miller Beach house was great. It was an easy walk to get to the beach, great jumping point to get to the national park, and exactly what we needed. The 2 dogs enjoyed running in the fenced yard, we enjoyed sitting by the fire at night, and sharing meals around the table. Would recommend and visit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenya J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Just a relaxing stay. The whole family enjoyed themselves. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family beach house!
This house was perfect for our little getaway! The kids loved the bunk beds. All the beds were super comfortable with plenty of pillows. The jet tub was really nice and they had plenty of big fluffy towels. There was a smart TV in every room. We enjoyed hanging out on the patio grilling and sitting by the fireplace. The beach is only a block away and is an easy walk! Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for the perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022