Pet-Friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!

Gary, Indiana
$270 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- 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

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • GEORGE

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 3, 2025

    The property is lovely, inside and out. It provide a beautiful haven of physical and emotional comfort as we attended the funeral of a dear family member. We are grateful it was available and hope to return soon to enjoy it happier circumstances.

  • CYNTHIA H.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Great weekend visiting the dunes in the National and State park. The house location made it easy to access both.

  • Danya S.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We highly recommend this area and this home. The house has been updated with some of the original home remaining to give a wonderful cozy feel. It was very well equipped; we handled all our meals there. The location is superb- a few blocks to the Lake. Tom, the host, was outstanding. We will definitely come again in the future.

  • michelle s.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    This house was exactly as described. And the location is exactly 1 block from the beach, making morning walks a must do. Our host was very responsive to my questions and made great recommendations. I will absolutely stay at this house again!

  • Tracy S.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    It was a great location with a very short walk to the beach. The owner was very responsive and helpful!

  • Tina

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    We had a great time. So close to beach we could walk. Very nice not to worry about parking and when it got too hot, just walked back to cool off. Home is very spacious and clean. Nice neighborhood. Tom was very helpful and great communication, we didn't need anything-all was perfect. Very responsive and informative. Outside patio was nice for relaxing and firepit was very nice, wood and roasting sticks were provided by Tom so that was really awesome!

  • Maurice M.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Great property. Great owners.

  • Amanda

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    The house was a couple minute walk from the beach and it is so private! There is no public parking so there aren't many ppl on the beach. The water was so clean and clear! The house was extremely clean, well kept, and safe. The firewood and propane are supplied. All of the linens including beach towels are provided. Tom was so incredibly kind and very attentive. We are already trying to figure out when we can go back! Flamingo pizza and sand and salsa are just a couple blocks away. We took the train into Chicago for a day and that was great! Indiana Dunes National Park west beach trails are very close to the house as well. Our dogs loved the house, the yard is very secure. Unlike some rentals there was plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags! We can't wait to go back!!

  • Barb B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    My husband and I came with adult daughter and son-in-law and two dogs. The fenced yard was great for the dogs, and location near the beach was terrific! We’ve been renting through VRBO for 30 years, and Tom was the best, most responsive owner we’ve ever had!

  • K S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    We love staying on Oak Ave, this was our second year in this home and we are so grateful! The house is the perfect distance from the beach, always clean and stocked with necessities (toilet paper, paper towels, dishes/silverware, and plenty of linens). Tom is a great host and is just a text away!

  • MITCHELL M.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Property is located 2 blocks from beach. Beds were comfortable and plenty of room for 6 adults. Out door fireplace and grill is a nice touch for evening cooking and relaxing.

  • Beth R.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    The property was comfortable, clean and everything was in working order! We used the grill multiple times and enjoyed the firepit (wood was available from owner during our stay).Great home base for hiking the trails at the national park and resting comfortably at night.

  • Conner

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    This is my second year returning to the area for the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival and it was another spectacular visit! I was so grateful for the opportunity to stay here again! The house is clean, comfortable, and so cute! It really felt like a home away from home! The towels are fluffy, the beds are comfortable, and there is a cozy little outdoor seating area to relax and kick back after a long day of hiking and exploring.Its super close to the beach and the National Park and the dunes trails. When you come to visit check out places like Tiny's Coffee Bar and the Indiana Sand Dunes National Park! I can't wait to come back again next year! I'm already planning my next trip!

  • Lori C.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    The property was perfect for our family! It was such a quick walk to the beach that I was able to take multiple beach walks between short rain showers. It was also close enough that we walked to grab pizza for the kids. The host was super communicative and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again!

  • Steve P.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    This property was perfect for our needs. We were walking distance to the lake. We were close to both the national and state Dunes parks. The electronics were great as was the kitchen. There was a fenced in back yard for our dog.

  • danielle m.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    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!

  • Nicholas T.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    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.

  • Aaron E.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 14, 2024

    Great place to stay with easy access to Miller Beach. Tom was a great host, friendly, responsive, and accommodating.

  • Gail

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    Great location. Home is very clean. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Anne H.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    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!

  • Suzanne G.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    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.

  • LINDSAY

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    My sons and I were looking for a quiet, comfortable place to stay near the beach. This checked all of our boxes. It was clean, well located, everything we could have wanted. Sitting out on the deck with a cup of coffee, listening to the birds in the morning was just what I needed. Thank you for an amazing weekend!

  • Renee K.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 4, 2024

    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 .

  • Conner

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    I came to the area for a birdwatching festival, this was the perfect location! The neighborhood was super cute, the home had everything I needed, and the host was wonderful to work with! Check in was easy- I arrived at night and felt safe even though I was traveling alone. The bed was so comfortable and the towels soft and fluffy! It felt just like a home away from home! The house is also very close to the beach and other park areas! Be sure to check out “Indie Indie Bang Bang!” While visiting, it is a super cute gift shop not too far from the house.WiFi and appliances were easy to use, and I had what I needed for cooking my meals before and after each day I spent exploring the dunes area. I cannot wait to stay here again!

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$270+
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