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Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room

Gary, Indiana, United States

Just a short stroll to Lake Michigan’s sandy beach and steps away from the Indiana Dunes National Park, this big, comfy mid-century vibe entire home. Enjoy the best location in wild, wonderful Miller Beach, just 40 miles outside Chicago. Close to Methodist Hospitals, St.Marys Hospital, Porter Regional Hospital and Franciscan Hospital, BP Refinery, and all Steel Mills. brbrOur renovated mid-century getaway offers tons of vintage charm and all the modern comforts you crave. Perfect for small corporate groups, remote jobs, couples, family and friends, this is home base for exploring the Indiana Dunes National Park, the City, and Miller Beach all year 'round.brbrThe space is entirely all yours during your stay. brThe lodge is generously spread over two levels:brbrUpstairs, the vaulted ceilings, open living/dining area and charming eat-in kitchen invite your group to relax together. Three big bedrooms (including a kids’ bunk room) and a full bath are just down the hall.brbrDownstairs, enjoy a well-stocked TV/game room large enough for family Ping-Pong tournaments AND a casual second ‘picnic’ kitchen with grilling area right outside. Two more bedrooms(one with a dedicated work space) another bath, a tucked-away reading nook and a convenient laundry room complete the space.brbrConnecting the whole house is an open staircase and a vaulted entryway with a beach closet stocked with towels, coolers and carts for an easy day in the sun.brbrThe backyard is uniquely terraced, and features a gas grill, a family picnic table, and a covered outside dining nook lit by Emerson Lights overlooking a wild, wooded dune and deep ravine. It’s like hanging out in a tree-house up in the forest canopy!brbrOur lodge's vibe is bright and comfortable, with a casual mid-century charm. Wherever possible, we've kept the house's nostalgic 1960s features intact, and we’ve filled it with vintage furnishings, decor, books and games.brbrBut it’s also fully updated with central air, all new appliances (including a dishwasher and a sleek front-loading laundry pair), excellent bedding, a strong WIFI signal and a TV with Netflix and voice remote.brbrQuestions Ask us anything! We love our Miller Beach vacation home, and we're sure you will too.brGuest accessbrExcept for the garage, you'll have free run of the house and grounds.brOther things to notebrThis is a split-level home with stairs and a terraced back yard overlooking a deep, wooded ravine. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for folks with impaired mobility, crawling infants or toddlers. Children over 5 are welcome with close supervision!brbrOne of the bedrooms is furnished with bunk beds intended for kids. The other four bedrooms can accommodate guests of all ages.brbrOne of the Queen beds is a platform bed, very comfortable but very low to the ground.brbrCheck in: After 3pmbrCheck out: Before 10am
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Steps from the beach and 1 Mile from Indiana Dunes National Park

Gary, Indiana, United States

Perfect for family or friends to relax and enjoy Indiana’s Dunes National Park!brThe Holliday House is an all-new custom home, built in 2022, with lake views and a beach path just steps from the front door! This 2000 sq ft open concept design features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 16’ ceilings, open great room with beautiful indoor/outdoor kitchen, custom dining seating for 8, loft hammock and sunset deck, all set atop a sandy dune.brbr*All of the house is on ONE level, except for the 3rd bedroom and 3rd bath.brbr**HOSTS LIVE ACROSS THE STREET AND ARE EASILY AVAILABLE:)br Visit staymillerbeach.com for virtual tour and visitmillerbeachgary.com br for neighborhood info.br brbrThe spacebr*Primary Bedroom One has a king size bed, private patio and bathroom with wet room and freestanding soaking tub.br*Bedroom Two features a custom built double single loft bed as well as a gel memory foam queen bed, sleeping 4 comfortably. The guest bath with rainfall shower can also become private to bedroom 2.br* Enter the great room with 16' nordic white pine ceilings, panoramic windows, living room, Samsung Frame TV, custom built dining table for 8 and open air kitchen that includes an 8' awning window opening to an outdoor bar.br*Take the spiral staircase to the second floor to enjoy a movie or games from the sleeper sofa, or the custom loft hammock suspended above the entry way. Perfect for evening entertaining, the loft also features a second floor deck perfect for watching sunsets.br*The loft level also features a two person glass steam shower in bathroom 3 and the third bedroom filled with natural light and crashing waves from the wall to wall windows and a gel memory foam king bed and desk.br*Outdoor space includes wrap around ground level deck, outdoor bar, grilling station, built in outdoor dining, outdoor shower, private patio off bedroom 1 and second floor sunset deck.brEntire house, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths.
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3 Mi to Hard Rock Casino: Charming Home in Gary!

Gary, Indiana, United States

2,200 Sq Ft | 10 Mi to Indiana Dunes National ParkbrbrWhether you're looking to reconnect with loved ones or explore exciting attractions, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental in Gary, Indiana, offers an ideal home base! Boasting a well-stocked kitchen, a peaceful deck, and a Smart TV in each bedroom, this property has everything you need for a seamless stay. Going out Stroll along Lake Michigan or take a day trip to Chicago. Your memorable retreat awaits!brbr-- THE PROPERTY --brbrSLEEPING ARRANGEMENTSbr- Bedroom 1: 1 full bed br- Bedroom 2: 1 full bedbr- Bedroom 3: 1 twin bedbr- Additional Sleeping: 1 twin floor mattressbrbrINDOOR LIVING br- 4 Smart TVsbr- Dining table, breakfast barbr- LoftbrbrOUTDOOR LIVING br- Deck, gas grillbr- Fenced backyardbrbrKITCHEN br- Stove/oven, refrigeratorbr- Microwave, toasterbr- Drip coffee maker (starter coffee provided), kettlebr- Dishware/flatware, cups, utensils, cooking basicsbr- Trash bags/paper towelsbrbrGENERAL  br- Free WiFi br- Central air conditioning/heatbr- Linens/towels, hair dryerbr- Iron/board, hangersbr- Keyless entrybrbrFAQbr- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)br- Interior motion detectorsbrbrACCESSIBILITYbr- 2-story home, 5 steps to enter br- 2 bedrooms & full bathroom on 1st floorbrbrPARKINGbr- Driveway (2 vehicles)br- Street parkingbrbr-- THE LOCATION --brbr- Close to Highway 90, Highway 94, Highway 56br- 5 miles to Ameristar Casino East Chicago & 12 miles to Horseshoe Hammond Casinobr- 9 miles to Lake Street Beachbr- 6 miles to Indiana University Northwest & Purdue University Northwestbr- 29 miles to Chicagobr- 3 miles to Gary/Chicago Int'l Airport & 32 miles to Chicago Midway Int'l Airportbrbr-- REST EASY WITH US --brbrEvolve 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.brbr-- POLICIES --brbr- No smokingbr- No pets allowedbr- No events, parties, or large gatheringsbr- Must be at least 21 years old to bookbr- Additional fees and taxes may applybr- Photo ID may be required upon check-inbrbrADDITIONAL INFORMATIONbr- This 2-story home requires 5 exterior steps to enter. The 1st floor offers 2 bedrooms and a full bathroombr- This property features motion detectors inside the home. These devices do not record video or sound, only motionbr- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located at the front door facing the front entrance, and 1 camera is located at the back door facing the back entrance. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are activated by motion and will record video and sound while guests are in residence
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Beach Getaway Near Indiana Dunes - Funky Miller Beach Townhome

Gary, Indiana, United States

This bright, comfortable townhome in the funky little beach town of Miller Beach, Gary, Indiana sits just minutes from Indiana Dunes National Park. It's 45 minutes from downtown Chicago on the South Shore Line, but feels like a real getaway.brbrThe home sleeps five to six guests across two stories. King bedroom downstairs opens right onto a private deck. Upstairs you've got the master bedroom, a full kitchen, and a convertible futon for extra sleeping. Smart thermostat, WiFi, Roku streaming, and keyless entry are all included.brbrTHE SPACEbrbrA bright, well-maintained 2-story townhome that works well for families and small groups.brbrFirst Floor: King bedroom with sliding glass door to a private deck. Twin trundle bed for extra sleeping. One-car garage for storage.brbrSecond Floor: Open living area with living room, dining space, and full kitchen. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom (jetted tub). Convertible futon for additional sleeping or seating. Balcony off the living area.brbrTotal Sleeping Capacity: King bed + twin trundle + futon = 5-6 guests.brbrKey Features: Washer/dryer, Roku TVs with streaming, keyless smart lock, Ecobee thermostat, WiFi, children's dinnerware. Fireplace available November through April.brbrBeach Gear: Garage is stocked with wagon, chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, and sand toys.brbrGUEST ACCESSbrbrFull access to the entire home: both bedrooms, living areas, kitchen, bathrooms, and garage. Help yourself to the beach gear in the garage—that's what it's there for. Roku TVs, WiFi, and smart thermostat are all yours to use.brbrTHINGS TO NOTEbrbrParking: You have exclusive use of one enclosed garage and two driveway spots. Please note: there is no street parking available. Use the garage and driveway only.brbrFireplace: Available for use November through April only.brbrGrilling/BBQ: No grilling or outdoor cooking on the premises. The deck and balcony are for relaxation and dining.brbrBeach Etiquette: Please carry out all beach trash and follow leave no trace principles.brbrSecurity: External security cameras monitor the property exterior for guest and home safety. The alarm system provides door and window announcements only.brbrQuiet Hours: 10 PM to 8 AM. Please keep noise at a considerate level.brbrSmoking: No smoking or vaping inside the home or on decks and balconies.brbrEvents: This is a personal residence rental, not a venue. No parties or events are permitted.brbrTHE NEIGHBORHOODbrbrMiller Beach is a funky little beach town—artsy, unpretentious, and walkable. Lake Street has galleries, artist studios, and good food and coffee. 18th Street Brewery, The Beach Cafe (lake perch since the 1930s), Flamingo Pizza (since 1941), Clutch bagels, Vibrations Juice Bar, and Tiny's Coffee Bar are all nearby.brbrIndiana Dunes National Park is right here—the Paul H. Douglas Center is five minutes away. The Calumet Trail is a paved biking path through the national park connecting beaches, trailheads, and neighboring towns. In winter, the park's trails are great for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Marquette Park has Lake Michigan beach access with lifeguards in summer.brbrGETTING AROUNDbrbrA car is recommended to fully explore the area. You have three parking spaces (one garage, two driveway). Biking is a fantastic way to explore—the Calumet Trail is a paved multi-use path through Indiana Dunes National Park connecting beaches, trailheads, and nearby towns. Bring your bikes or rent locally; the garage has room for storage.brbrThe South Shore Line gets you to downtown Chicago in 30-45 minutes—easy day trip without dealing with city parking. Distances from the property: Chicago (45 min), Michigan City (20 min), Valparaiso (25 min), New Buffalo, MI (40 min), Paul H. Douglas Visitor Center (5 min). Miller Beach's galleries, restaurants, and beach access are walkable from the home.
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Modern Beach Bungalow, Hot tub, Firepit, Foosball, IN Dunes Nat`l Park

Gary, Indiana, United States

Welcome to your relaxing Indiana Dunes getaway — a beautifully updated Smart Home tucked away at the end of a quiet street just minutes from the beach. Surrounded by nature and located near Indiana Dunes National Park, this modern farmhouse retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. A scenic 10–12 minute trail leads you through peaceful dune landscapes and Historic Chanute Hill to the stunning sugar-sand shoreline, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline. Whether you’re planning a beach vacation, family trip, or extended stay, this home is designed for effortless relaxation indoors and out.brbrInside, enjoy a bright open-concept kitchen with a gas oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with filtered water and ice maker, island seating for four, cookware, dishware, and essentials for easy meal prep. Coffee lovers will enjoy both Nespresso and Keurig machines with complimentary pods.brbrThe spacious living and dining area features a cozy sleeper sofa, 55” Smart TV, and dining table for eight. The main floor includes three bedrooms: a king room, queen room, and bunk room with a twin XL over queen bed. Each bedroom includes a Smart TV, sleep machine, closet space, and linens. A full bathroom and half bath are also on the main level. Towels, linens, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, paper products, soaps, and trash bags are all provided.brbrThe finished basement rec room offers a 70” Smart TV, sound bar, foosball table, books, games, and extra dining space. Laundry is easy with a PureWash Pro ozone washer/dryer system.brbrOutside, relax in the private fenced backyard with a hot tub, gas fire pit, pergola dining area, grill, bar, café lighting, and seasonal heated outdoor shower.brbrSleeping Arrangements:br• King bedroom: 2 guestsbr• Queen bedroom: 2 guestsbr• Bunk room (twin XL over queen): 3 guestsbr• Basement lounge sofas: 2 guests totalbr• Optional queen airbed availablebrbrIdeal for relaxing short or long-term stays near the beach and dunes.br2 night minimum (observed Holidays require a 3 night minimum)brLicensee must be at least 30 years of age. brNo high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed. brNo bachelor or similar groups permitted.brMust 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) brAdditional Guest fee applies over 6 people: $25/person per night. This covers maintenance/replacement of aerobeds, pullout sofas, extra laundry, increased utility costs, wear and tear, and more. brNo 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.brNo commercial or retail entities or third-party service providers (e.g., catering companies, DJ’s, VJ’s, rental equipment companies, etc.).brNo smoking inside or anywhere within 15 feet of any open door or window ($1000 fine).brTotal of four (4) cars are allowed in the designated private parking spots at ANY point in time. Including any visitors, loading and unloading, even if for a short time period. Street parking is not permitted. Overflow parking is 2 miles away brMaximum Occupancy is 14 individuals total, not including children less than two years of age on Arrival DatebrNeighborhood quiet hours are strictly enforced from 9PM-9AM; Parties / events, lack of decorum and disruptive noise will not be tolerated; If the neighbors are disturbed, Miller Beach Vacation Rentals reserves the right to ask the tenant to vacate the premises with no refund. brOutdoor Music is not permitted after 9PM.brbrSmall, wireless bluetooth speakers are permitted except during Quiet Hours (9pm - 9am). Not permitted are party speakers, amps, subwoofers, stereo surround systems, or other high-powered audio equipment, etc. brWe use smart home technology to measure noise decibel levels throughout the property and you will be notified immediately if a noise event has been triggered. Tampering with monitoring devices is strictly prohibited and will result in a $350 fine.brSafely Trust and Safety Damage Waiver Fee provides up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury during your stay. Full terms provided upon booking. Additional charge of $10.50/night applies for stays over 7 nights.brLicensee agrees to identity verification and background check performed by SafelyStay, Inc.
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Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach

Gary, Indiana, United States

Lovingly named Rivera House by our friends, this cool house is located steps from the beach, combining the comfort and style of the home. It features a large, combined kitchen/dining/living room full of natural light and lake views. Two bedrooms on the second level share a full bathroom. The large room designated for children is located on the lower level of the home, and has it's own bathroom, with a walkout patio to a private backyard. 2 days minimum rental, please.brThe spacebrLower level of the house has a large space designed for children, and a full bathroom. 2 bunk beds and a trundle bed comfortably fits 6 children. A large Love sack chair provides nice seating for a gaming and /or TV watching.brThe walkout patio leads to a fenced-in backyard. A gas grill, 6 chairs, a mobile fire pit will meet any dining and entertainment needs.brA master bedroom on the second level has 2 queen beds, a walk-in closet and an access to a full bathroom. A 2nd bedroom has a queen bed, and a closet for personal belongings and a closet for supplies.brA small workspace on the 3rd level has a couch and a small work table. Great space to catch up on the emails or to read.brA roof top seating area is our favorite. We have our morning coffee there, and watch the sundown over the Lake Michigan.brIn the garage, we keep 5 bikes, 2 paddle boards, 6 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas, lots of safety vests for older children and adults.brThe mobile ping pong table can be rolled out onto the driveway, and used for a family Olympics evening.brBedding, bath towels and beach towels are provided. Fully stacked kitchen,- just bring your food, your crew, sunscreen and have fun!brGuest accessbrGuests can access all areas of the house, except the closet contents in the hallway on the lower level, and a jet ski in the garage that is not our property.brOther things to notebrClose supervision of children while enjoying a roof top seating.
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Lake Shore Beach House. Across The Alley From Our Stunning Beach

Gary, Indiana, United States

Escape to Miller Beach! Just one hour from Chicago, Miller Beach is a charming, friendly community. brbrThe Lake Shore Beach House is steps away from stunning Miller Beach. You can view the lake and sunsets from the windows on the sitting room, great room and master bedroom. The views of Lake Michigan are stunning at any time of the year.brbrNewly remodeled in 2018, natural light flows throughout this home. It is perfect for a large family retreat in every season. The modern open floor plan is complemented with elegant features and new appliances and eclectic original art. brbrThe Lake Shore Beach House the first floor has a great room which extends from the living room, dining area to the kitchen. Large windows are on both sides of this spacious plan. The kitchen has all new appliances, and lots of room for cooking and entertaining. brbrBeautiful gardens an high end BQ for our door grilling.brbrThe Lake Shore Beach House has 5 bedrooms. Three bedrooms are on the first floor and two bedrooms are on the lower level. Four of the beds are king size therapeutic luxury mattresses, one is queen. There is a master bathroom, and a large bathroom on both the first floor and the lower level. Total of three newly rehabbed bathrooms. brbrWalks on the beach are exceptional as you will find it to be one of the cleanest open beaches of Lake Michigan. The neighbors take pride in taking pristine care of this beach, which is part of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park - our nations newest national park! Miller Beach is an exceptional neighborhood beach, festive, well cared for and uncrowded - a perfect getaway at any time of the year. Home sleep x10. Ten max at all times unless approved in advance. Rental nightly price is for x8 to keep price down for smaller groups. If over x8 to 10 persons, there is a nightly extra guest fee of $30 per nigh per guest #9 and #10. Thanks for understanding.
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Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!

Gary, Indiana, United States

Miller Beach is a small beach front community less than 1 hour from Chicago. This accessibility and the fact that it borders the Indiana Dunes makes this a little hidden gem. This light and bright house is situated across the street from the beach with a pretty path right across from the house.brbrThe house was completely updated in 2015 and now has all the features of a great house for all seasons. The open layout of the first floor gives you a relaxing place to hang out with family or friends. There is ample space for multiple families. The house will sleep 12 people comfortably. Rate advertised is for up to 8 guests. Fees apply for additional guests.brbrThe house offers an open first floor and a warm and cozy wood burning fireplace. The open kitchen is beautiful with a gas stove, dishwasher, and large island. The open floor plan offers a large dining area, spacious sitting area around the fireplace and a separate game table. The first floor powder room has a penny floor- see if you can find the Indian Head or Steel penny!brbrThe Master Bedroom is spacious, and has a queen bed with a sitting area and lake views. The 2nd Bedroom has a queen bed. The Master bathroom is large with a separate shower with a rain shower and Handheld, a separate soaking tub and a large vanity with 2 sinks. The second floor also has a cozy sitting area at the top of the stairs with lake views which is great for reading!brbrThere are 3 additional bedrooms on the lower level. The lower level also has an additional sitting area, and laundry. The lower level bathroom has a shower and 2 separate sinks with pocket doors providing privacy allowing for more than one person to use at the same time.brbrThe back deck is large and has a gas grill and table and chairs. Parking for 3 cars.brbrCome back from the beach, cook your favorite meat on the grill or just hang out on the deck. All linens are provided.brbrCamera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.
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