Miller Beach, Indiana
The Dream Retreat ENTIRE COMPOUND is a well-appointed, beachside getaway right on the Indiana Dunes National Park (America’s 61st!) and only 40 minutes from Chicago. With an abundance of luxury amenities, there is something for everyone in the group to enjoy.
Experience commanding views of the picturesque dunescape and Lake Michigan, with close proximity to hiking trails and the semi-private, sugar-sand beach--reachable by a short nature trail through the rolling dunes. Reunite with friends and family, host a corporate retreat, celebrate milestone birthdays and anniversaries, while making memories at this hidden gem.
The Entire Compound consists of the Main House and an attached Guesthouse. Additional guest fee applies over 13 people: $20/person per night (not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date), regardless of length of stay or purpose of visit.
Amenities include:
* Gourmet kitchen with professional appliances and dual wine fridges in the Main House and an additional full kitchen in attached Guesthouse, each has complimentary Nespresso and Keurig coffee stations
* Steam shower, cedar sauna, indoor jetted tub, wood-burning stove (seasonal), game table, Rec Room w/ walk-in wet-bar and foosball table
* 10 Smart TV’s, indoor Bluetooth-controlled speakers, high-speed Wi-Fi
* 2000 sq. ft. multi-level decks, 7-person hot tub, pro-sand volleyball court, outdoor dining, fire pit, grill, heated shower, and dog-friendly, gated patio (certain amenities are seasonal)
* Parking for 8 cars in the driveway. Overflow parking (free, overnight) available 2 miles away.
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SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
* Five (5) private, queen bedrooms, a Bunk Room with one queen bed, one lower twin bunk, and two upper twin bunks, and 4 pullout queen sofas
* Sleeps an additional 6 people in three self-inflating high-rise Aerobeds. Bedding/pillows/towels are provided for additional sleeping areas.
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HOUSE LAYOUT:
From the driveway, approximately 6 stairs (with handrails on each side) lead up to the main entrance of the house on Level 3. There are six levels in the house with only 5-6 steps between each level.
* Level 6: Master Suite with queen Stearns and Foster, en-suite master bath, large walk-in closet (8ft x 9ft) with skylight, window, and space for one Aerobed
* Level 5: Entertainment loft with queen pullout sofa, overlooks Great Room, game/poker table, surround sound HDTV
* Level 4: Queen bedroom w/ twin fold down sofa, Bunkroom, full bath, and secure passage to attached Guesthouse
* Level 3: Main Entrance Foyer, Great Room with pullout queen sofa, Kitchen, and access to outdoor patio with hot tub, firepit, grill, heated shower, etc.
* Level 2: Queen bedroom, full bath, laundry, East door driveway entrance
* Level 1: Rec Room with queen pullout sofa, walk-in wet bar, half bath, Foosball
* Guesthouse: Kitchen, Great Room with queen sleeper sofa, full bath, two queen bedrooms (space for aerobed in Great Room)
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MULTI LEVEL DECKS and Patio
* Five multi-level decks overlook the beautiful National Park and lush dunescape
* Year-round 7-person hot tub with LED lighting
* Year-round gas grill
* Seasonal dining and seating areas include a conversation fire pit, and cushioned lounge furniture
* Seasonal heated outdoor shower
* Seasonal pro sand volleyball court
* Guesthouse deck includes a weber gas grill and bistro table.
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Main House GOURMET KITCHEN
* Jenn-Air professional appliances include built-in microwave and convection oven, gas roasting oven with six-sealed burners, warming oven, chimney hood, built-in Fridge with auto ice-maker, and dishwasher
* Custom wine center featuring two Marvel units: cold beverage center and red wine fridge, as well as specialty glassware cabinets
* Double-bowl farm sink with Grohe pull-out faucet, all small appliances, cookware, bakeware, flatware, glassware, barware, and supplies.
* Oversized island has a prep sink and seating for four guests.
* Complimentary coffee station with Keurig and Nespresso
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MAIN HOUSE GREAT ROOM
* Experience the rustic-chic atmosphere of the 28 ft. beamed, cathedral wood ceiling with studio lighting and five skylights
* Six large casement windows and patio doors open to the main deck
* Wood burning stove (non-peak season only) provides cozy ambiance, dancing flames, and extra warmth on chilly nights
* Dining table seats eight (multiple folding tables and chairs also available)
* Seating group includes leather queen sleeper sofa and club chairs
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Main House ENTERTAINMENT LOFT
* Inviting wrap-around balcony overlooks the Great Room and an 18 ft. wall of windows showcases the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan
* Enjoy panoramic views while perched in the parakeet chair
* Seating group includes a leather queen sleeper sofa, club chairs, and a 50in HDTV with Blu-Ray player and surround sound
* Professional poker and game table
* Stream music with Yamaha/Jamo Bluetooth sound system in Great Room and Loft
* Conveniently opens to the multi-level outdoor decks
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Main House REC ROOM
* Queen Anne-style Foosball table
* Walk-in wet bar with counter space for ten, mini-fridge, Kohler sink and faucet, and back-lit bar shelves
* TV viewing area has a queen sofa-bed and reclining club chairs
* 55in digital cable HDTV with Dolby 5.1 surround sound
* Library of DVDs and CDs
* 2nd full-size Fridge and freezer for bulk food convenience
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Guesthouse KITCHEN
* Opens to the Great Room and Dining area
* Cherry cabinetry and Carrara Quartz counters
* Island with a 60/40 double-bowl stainless steel sink and Grohe pull-out sprayer faucet
* Fridge with auto-ice maker, gas range and oven, Microhood, dishwasher, small appliances, cookware, bakeware, flatware, glassware, barware, and supplies
* Coffee station with Keurig and Nespresso and complimentary K-cups and capsules
* Built-in desk
* Weber gas grill on Guesthouse deck—propane provided
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Guesthouse GREAT ROOM
* 16 ft vaulted ceilings with skylights
* Table seating for 6
* Queen sleeper sofa
* 50" Smart HDTV w/ digital cable, video streaming, and Blu-Ray player
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ADDITIONAL Amenities
* Three high-capacity laundry units which use pureWash Pro Activated Oxygen (Ozone) to clean and sanitize. They do not require detergent, bleach, fabric softener, or hot water.
* Smart TVs with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming, and DVD players
* Complimentary K-Cups and Nespresso capsules
* Supplies provided include: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hairdryers, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap, dish sponge, dishwasher detergent pods, dryer sheets, beach towels, propane, and firewood (seasonal for indoor wood-burning stove)
* Eleven Mitsubishi AC wall units and radiant heat boiler with six thermostatic zones for customized comfort.
* High-speed Wi-Fi
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BEDROOMS:
1. Master Suite featuring a Queen size Stearns and Foster bed, full-height doors and windows with spectacular views of the IN Dunes Nat’l Park, Lake Michigan, and Chicago skyline, a wrap-around deck, vaulted ceilings, wall-mounted 60 in Smart HDTV, and French doors that open to Juliette balcony overlooking the Entertainment Loft & Great Room below. The 8’x10' Master walk-in closet can be used as an overflow sleeping area and has a skylight, window, raised loft, and space for one Aerobed
2. Queen bedroom with balcony and (bonus) fold down sofa
3. Lower level Queen bedroom, just a few steps down from the main level and great for guests with mobility issues
4. Bunk Room with one Twin over Queen bunk, one Twin over Twin bunk (4 beds total)
5. Queen bedroom in attached Guesthouse
6. Queen bedroom in attached Guesthouse
All bedrooms feature high thread-count bedding, smart TVs, dressers, nightstands, table lamps, ceiling and/or stand fans, and closets.
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BATHROOMS:
1. En-suite Master Bath is a custom-designed spa sanctuary with Kohler steam, Dry-Cedar Sauna, jetted-tub, separate vanities, private toilet room, and dimmable chandelier lighting to set the perfect ambiance.
2. Two (2) additional Full bathrooms in Main House with shower/bathtubs
3. One (1) Full bathroom in attached Guesthouse with shower/jetted tub
4. One (1) half bath in lower level Rec Room of Main House
All bathrooms feature rainfall shower heads, marble tile, Grohe faucets, Kohler sinks, fluffy towels, hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, and tissues.
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Add-on options (fees and taxes apply, invoiced separately after booking):
* We are dog-friendly and allow up to six adult, house-trained dogs. Dog fees: $79/dog (2-night stay), $29/night/dog (3 or more nights) $200/week/dog
* Guests may request an Early Check-in (1:30 pm CST) for $199 during Peak Season and $109 during Non-Peak Season. Late Checkout (1 pm CST) may be available for $199 during Peak Season and $109 during Non-Peak Season. Due to COVID restrictions and enhanced cleaning procedures, Early Check-in and Late Checkout may not be available.
2 night minimum (observed Holidays require a 3 night minimum)
Licensee must be at least 30 years of age.
No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed
No bachelor or similar groups permitted.
Abide by all Terms and Conditions of the signed vacation rental agreement required for rental of any Miller Beach Vacation Rentals property, regardless of booking method (direct or via a third party)
Additional Holiday Premium may apply
No illegal, dangerous, or non-family oriented activities or items are permitted including, but not limited to, underage drinking, illegal narcotics, strippers, beach fires, kegs, deep fryers, fireworks, other flammable items, etc.
No commercial or retail entities or third-party service providers (e.g., catering companies, DJ’s, VJ’s, rental equipment companies, etc.).
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The house was beautiful. We had 23 people and everyone had a place to sleep (with the air mattresses). The private beach was perfect although the walk was a little further than I had anticipated. The house was very fully stocked with kitchen items, beach items, linens, and everyday items. The outdoor area was very nice. We used the gas fireplace every night. The property manager was quick to call me back with any needs I had. One of the air conditioners was out but they sent someone out right away to show us how to adjust the other units to make up for the deficit. I would suggest if you are going to use the off-site parking, to get an exact address as we had a hard time finding it from the map. This was a great place for a family stay! Between the beach, volleyball and dunes, we kept busy and made some wonderful memories.
Pros: We had 15 people for an annual family vacation. House was very nice, well appointed, alot of space and clean. Property management team was great. We had some special requests relating to a disabled child which they readily accomodated. Had a few maintenance issues but they were quickly resolved. Beautiful beach. Miller Beach Pizza was very good. Easy to have grocercies delivered. Large outside deck area was very nice and comfortable. Great to have the guest house. Cons: not a good surrounding area. We felt perfectly safe in the house and immediate block around us but the rest was run down and not a good part of town. My son and I went to a liquor store and got in on the tail end of a police chase involving 6 police cars, cops with guns drawn and 3 people on the ground being arrested. While we loved the dunes, the only views of the water were from the master bedroom and the loft/game room. The house will sleep 27 but 3 of the air mattresses did not work and the bunk room has no privacy as it serves as the walkway to the guesthouse. The living room only has comfortable seating for 6 people. A couch and 2 chairs. The rest was backless bar stools 2 benches and a few chairs around the table. We brought chairs down from the game room which helped. Kept getting alerts telling us we were making too much noise outside when there were literally 3 people outside talking quietly. They had to come and disable the sensors. We had a great time but the location was a concern.
A great house and location to be with our 4 children and their families. Everyone enjoyed our time together as a family for the first time in four years.
Liked the house, liked the location. Checked in on Sunday but on Tuesday the hot water heater failed. We didn't have hot water to do dishes or shower for the rest of our stay. Manager was great to work with and found a Vrbo house across the road to take showers. However, we still enjoyed the stay.
The location of the Miller Beach House was great - near the beach - but requires climbing over sand dunes so is a bit difficult for anyone elderly or unable to exert themselves. The house layout was fantastic, with plenty of sleeping space and bathrooms. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor space. With some tight squeezing, we were able to accommodate parking all of our cars, which was very helpful. Lots of lake toys and beach chairs were supplied. Beds were comfortable, with nice linens. We did have a few issues, however. We could have used more towels, and the kitchen was not very well stocked. No trash bags or extra paper towels, no kitchen cleaning supplies at all other than a small bottle of dishwashing liquid. No garbage disposal. One of the pullout sofas was unusable. And while we appreciated the need for conservation of water, the showers were complicated to use. Too, the house has some quirks - shower door in master bath doesn't slide properly and towel bar located such that you have to climb into the bathtub to access it. Finally, to our dismay, we received a neighborhood noise complaint text the morning of our departure. Apparently, our loading up of cars was a problem. With an early check out time - 10:00 am - I don't know how this could have been avoided. 5:00 pm check in was also kind of late for folks coming from eastern time zones. All in all, I'd give this place a 3.5 star. Great house for the beach.
Great property for our gathering of 25. Beautiful spot near beach and walking trails. All accommodations were excellent. Only negative was volleyball net wasn’t up which was one of the features we wanted. All else was great!
Property is a nice location for going to lake michigan. aero beds need replaced. Pull out beds need replaced. House and bathtubs were not very clean. house is not set up to actually sleep 27. We had a great time, but I would definitely consider other homes over this one for my next get away. especially for the price.
Pros: Huge space, great amenities, easy communication and check-in Cons: well-loved (some signs of wear and tear). One leaky shower (which we reported) Great for our group of friends for a winter getaway at a resaonable price.
The home is large and does have direct access to the beach. The pros stop there. The pictures show a well cared for home with nice furnishings and high end appliances. The reality is starkly different. Decking was covered in mold as were the shower curtains. Staircase railings were so worn there was no paint on the posts. Instructions stated vent must be on whenever stove is in use, but vent didn’t work. Hair dryers were provided but short circuited Visible dust on numerous surfaces, missing light bulbs.
Hot tub quit working on day 3 of 5. They were quick to try and fix it but needed to order parts. They offer a discount on a future stay, but have not received notification. Would have rather received a partial refund. Will not be booking with them again. Also the property needs some maintenance: loose railings, chipped paint, broken air conditioning, broken stove hood, broken bunk bed, broken fence on deck
Beautiful Lake Michigan Beach Home well-appointed and located with a short pathway to a gorgeous white sandy beach of Lake Michigan with a view of the Chicago skyline across the lake. Large, comfortable, well-equipped home. Room for all ages with a kitchen made for a chef. A few of the showers were difficult to operate but in all, this home is well worth the price. Thank you for helping our family make memories that will last a lifetime
We gathered as a family for our annual get together - seven children, five spouses and significant others, 11 grandchildren- from Seattle, Denver, Minnesota, Kentucky , Houston , Indiana, and nyc . The facility was perfect for us. Comfortable, convenient, well maintained. This spot can provide a great spot for all who want a special place for your group
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