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Lakeview Retreat—Modern 4BR Steps to Beach, Chefs Kitchen, Fire Pit, Terraces!

Gary, Indiana, United States

Live the good life!brbrWelcome to Casa Buena Vida—your beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bath retreat overlooking the lake. Designed for effortless gatherings and peaceful escapes, this modern haven has everything you need to relax, connect, and explore nature.brbrWhether you’re planning a summer beach trip, a fall hiking getaway, or a winter holiday retreat, Casa Buena Vida is your perfect escape. Enjoy: brbr Excellent location:br* Steps to the beach and scenic hiking trails in nearby state and national parksbrbr* Lovely lake views from multiple terraces and porchesbrbr Indoor/outdoor living:brbr* A screened porch and upper and lower terraces perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktailsbrbr* A fire pit area to gather under the stars (wood and firestarters provided to make things easy)brbr* Weber Genesis 4-burner grill with a searing station for memorable meals togetherbrbr ️ 4 comfortable bedrooms and 3 bathrooms:brbr* Lower-level suite with a king bed, private ensuite bathroom, soaking tub, and walkout terracebrbr* Additional lower-level bedroom with a split king bed and private ensuite bathroombrbr* Two upstairs bedrooms (king and queen) sharing a spacious bathroombrbr ️ Chef’s kitchen & dining:brbr* LG double oven and cooktopbrbr* Fully stocked cookware, bakeware, and a KitchenAid stand mixer for those who love to bakebrbr* Large dining table for 8, perfect for shared meals and conversationbrbr ️ Beach-ready amenities:brbr* Beach towels, chairs, small cooler, umbrellas, and a cart to make your days by the water easy and funbrbr Dedicated workspace:brbr* Adjustable standing desk, extra monitor, fast fiber internet, and wireless printerbrbr Extras for your comfort:brbr* Board games, puzzles, cards, poker chipsbrbr* Large Samsung washer and dryerbrbr* Driveway parking for 4 vehiclesbrbr Seasonal Highlights:brCasa Buena Vida is a wonderful retreat year-round. In late summer and fall, you can enjoy warm days and fewer crowds—perfect for long hikes and relaxing beach afternoons. Winter transforms the nearby parks into a peaceful escape, and the home is an ideal setting for Thanksgiving dinners, holiday gatherings, or simply cozy nights by the fire.brbrCasa Buena Vida isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a space created for connection, good food, and time together. Whether you’re spending the day at the beach, hiking nearby trails, or cooking a big meal, we hope you feel right at home and inspired to make wonderful memories.brbrGuest AccessbrGuests have access to the entire home, including all four bedrooms, three bathrooms, the fully equipped kitchen, dedicated workspace, and all private outdoor spaces—screened porch, terraces, grill area, and fire pit. You’ll have complete privacy throughout your stay.brbrOther Things to Notebrbr* Completely Renovated: Casa Buena Vida was fully renovated with all new finishes and furnishings, completed in 2023.brbr* Dedicated Workspace: Adjustable standing desk with wireless charging, USB ports, extra monitor, and wireless printer.brbr* Beach Gear: Towels, chairs, umbrellas, and a cart provided.brbr* Parking: Driveway parking for 4 vehicles.brbr* Laundry: Large Samsung washer and dryer located on the upper level.
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15 mins to beach/Renew+Relax/Clean/ Nat’l Park!/Theater/Game Room/Pet Friendly

Gary, Indiana, United States

Experience this gorgeous family friendly home à few mins West of Miller Beach area, 7mins from Michael Jackson's childhood home. Tranquility is the rule, not the exception. Sits on a quiet tree line neighborhood not far from the Bayless Dunes Nature Preserve, The Hard Rock Casino, and Methodist Hospital. It has large living and dining room areas with 5 bedrooms and extra sleeping beds for group of 12. Play foosball and Pacman in the game room, relax in spa like bathrooms, enclosed backyard, and comfy seating theater room for all movie goers.brThe spacebrThis is more than a home - it's a luxurious escape that stands out for its exceptional design and attention to detail.brbr-When you arrive, you will be amazed by the high ceilings, open living/dining area, fully stocked bathroom, charming fully stocked kitchen that invites your group to relax together. Sit out on the front porch and read your favorite book and have a glass of wine and relax a little bit.brbr- Your retreat has 5 large bedroomsbrbr(on main floor)brBRM1 has a king bed and a cool featured wall with your own TV.brBRM2 has queen bed featured wall with your own TV and inside closet a rollaway bed.br(Lower floor)brBRM3 has double beds for kids or use for 2 extra friends with your own TV.brBRM4 Is the game room with a full-size mattress in closet, a sofa bed and another futon chair that turns into a bed.brBRM5 is the theater room with large sofa that turns into a bed and a full-size mattress in closet that will sleep a family or friend group of 12. All Tv's are equipped with stream device. That allows you to watch PPV Fights, cinema movies, all professional sports league passes, Hulu, HBO MaX, Adult movies, and much more for your family and friends pleasure. Just login in to the TV STREAM APP.brbr- Also, downstairs, enjoy a well-stocked TV/game room large enough for family Foos ball tournaments. arcade game with all your favorite nostalgic games you grew up loving. We also provide card and board games for you to have fun all day long.br- In the lower level you have a spa like bathroom and convenient laundry room completing the space.brbr-The backyard is uniquely terraced and features 2 big sections of yards for hanging out and throwing frisbee to your pet.brbrOur home is a vibe and bright and comfortable, with a casual luxury-century charm.br- But it’s also fully updated with central heating and A/C, all new appliances (and a sleek front-loading laundry pair), excellent bedding, a strong WIFI signal and a TV with Roku and smart subscriptions and voice remote.brbrAsk us about.brQuestions Ask us anything! From information about the dunes or the beach or the new casino nearby. We love our vacation home, and we're sure you will too.brGuest accessbrCan access the entire homebrOther things to notebrThe property is fully accessible for the guest.brEarly check in are available upon request. Pay $75 in advance or $100 on the day of your booking. The earliest check-in time is 2pm unless discussed otherwise with the host.
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Mid-Century Cottage Beach Oasis

Gary, Indiana, United States

Welcome to Miller Beach! This 1950's charmer is only 2 blocks from the sugar-sand beaches of Lake Michigan! The famous Flamingo Pizza, restaurants and mini-mart are right around the corner. Our 1950's home has charm and character, with enough space for 8 (1 adult + 2 kids extra in den if needed) and a three-tiered deck to enjoy dinner and an evening campfire.brbrOur house is a single story home with hardwood floors and low ceilings characteristic of the mid-century style. Kitchen and dining area are at the front of the house, which open up to the main living room of the home. The house continues back to the three bedrooms and single bathroom. Finally, there is a comfortable and spacious den at the back of the home with a working gas fireplace. The den has three couches that convert to beds, one large enough for an adult and the other two large enough for pre-teens. From the den you can go out to our three-story back deck that covers the backyard with a outdoor dining set and a covered seating area with television.brbrThe location is ideal for a short walk to the beautiful beaches of Miller! We are only 0.2 miles away from Sullivan Beach entrance and 0.3 miles to the Shelby St Beach entrance. Maple is a quiet, tree-lined street only one block from Flamingo Pizza and the Miller Mini Mart.brbrOur property is a 1950 single-level home with all the charm of a mid-centry property. Updated kitchen with all amenities, full bathroom with tub and den for additional sleeping with large-screen tv and games!brbrOur backyard has three decks! The first level has seating for morning coffee, the second level has a large table with six chairs and an umbrella. The top deck has a very comfortable lounge area with seating for 6 and a large tv.brbrIt's a safe and peaceful place to relax and enjoy surrounded by plants, wildlife and an amazing beach with views of downtown Chicago just blocks away!brGuest accessbrGuests will be provided with a private code in advance to enter the front door, simply tap the home icon to activate and enter the code. The code will remain active for the entirety of your booking.brbrPlenty of parking spaces available up to five cars.brbrOther things to notebrEarly check-in and/or late check-out may be available depending on other bookings, feel free in inquire.brbrAll televisions are streaming only, if any of your favorite streaming services are not loaded feel free to download them. The TV in the back den does have an antennae pointing towards Chicago for over the air channels. The outdoor TV remote, along, with the remote for the outdoor fan & light, are stored in the pocket of the TV protector.brbrThe ice maker is currently not working, but there are three ice trays provided and we try to store up backup ice in the ice maker.brbrThe outside lights are programmed to turn on at sunset and off at 10:00pm. Please contact us if you would like adjustments to this schedule, or simply unplug them from the smart outlets they are connected to in the back and on the northeast side of the home.
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Immaculate Family Townhome - Walk to Beach!

Gary, Indiana, United States

Gear up for the ultimate Lake Michigan escape at this 3-bed, 3-bath Miller Beach vacation rental. This 2-story townhouse located in a quiet, family neighborhood, offers the comforts of home with upper and lower balconies, an open floor plan, a bar cart, and a Smart TV. Head over to Marquette Park Beach for endless beach days, venture up to Indiana Dunes National Park and hit the trails, or peruse Running Vines Winery for tasting a variety of vintages. Your next family beach getaway begins here!brbr-- THE PROPERTY --brbrUpper & Lower Balconies | A Chef's Kitchen Haven | Washer/Dryer | 0.2 Mi to Lake Michigan BeachbrbrUnwind, let your worries melt away, and have the ultimate beach getaway at this townhome — ideal for families or a small group of beachgoers.brbrBedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper SofabrbrINDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ streaming services, gas fireplace, dining table, 2,064 sq ftbrKITCHEN: Fully equipped, island w/ seating, bar cart, coffee maker, tea kettle, Kitchen-Aid standing mixer, toaster, complimentary spices, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, ice makerbrGENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & A/C, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, laundry detergent, hangers, trash bags/paper towelsbrFAQ: 3 exterior security cameras (facing out), 2 internal motion detectors, stairs required to access, strict maximum occupancy (6)brPARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), garage (2 vehicles), free street parkingbrbr-- THE LOCATION --brbrON THE SHORE: Beach Access (0.2 miles), Wells Street Beach (0.8 miles), Marquette Park Beach (1.4 miles), West Beach - Indiana Dunes National Park Entrance (1.7 miles), Lake Street Beach (2.4 miles), Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavillion (4.8 miles), Indiana Dunes State Park (11.0 miles)brON THE WATER: Marina Shores at Dune Harbor (4.0 miles), Miller Westerman's Marina (4.8 miles), South Shore Marina (6.3 miles)brWINERIES: Running Vines Winery (11.8 miles), Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant (15.7 miles), Lambstone Cellars Winery (16.7 miles), Aftermath Cidery & Winery (17.8 miles), Anderson Vineyard & Winery (18.6 miles), Shady Creek Winery (25.9 miles), City Winery (38.5 miles)brOPT OUTSIDE: Mount Tom - hiking area (12.4 miles), Deep River Waterpark (13.6 miles), Indiana Dunes National Park Great Marsh Trail (15.1 miles)brTEE TIME: Robbinhurst Golf Club and Driving Range (9.0 miles), Mink Lake Golf Course (17.6 miles), Forest Park Golf Course (17.8 miles), Sherwood Golf (20.1 miles), Lost Marsh Golf Course (21.2 miles)brAIRPORTS: Chicago Midway International Airport (42.9 miles), O'Hare International Airport (54.1 miles)brbr-- 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- Absolutely no smokingbr- No pets allowed br- Absolutely no events, parties, or large gatheringsbr- Additional fees and taxes may applybr- Photo ID may be required at check-inbr- NOTE: The property requires stairs for full interior accessbr- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is a motion-activated Google Nest doorbell camera on the front door and faces towards the front outdoor entry. Camera 2 is on the garage and faces towards the front of the house and the driveway. Camera 3 is along the side of the house and faces the front of the house and the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video but do not record sound and will be on during the duration of your staybr- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 internal motion detectors. Detector 1 is on the first floor in the entryway. Detector 2 is on the second floor in the dining room and monitors the balcony entry. The detectors monitor motion and do not record video or soundbr- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 6. Only those listed on the reservation are allowed at the property
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Mi Casa Dune Casa - North Star Properties

Gary, Indiana, United States

4 bed, 2 bath Miller Beach Welcome to Mi Casa Dune Casa located one house away from the Sand Dunes of the National Lakeshore and in the town of Miller Beach! Everything is updated with lots of room for gathering and fun! As you enter the home, you come upon a large dining room with a flatscreen streaming tv., completely open to the kitchen that has a huge island that can almost seat everyone! Lots of counter space for entertaining and equipped with modern appliances. The kitchen is very well stocked for dining and entertaining. There are 3 bedrooms on the main floor and one full bath. Bedroom #1 has a King bed, flat screen streaming tv. Bedroom #2 has a Queen Bed and Streaming flatscreen tv, Bedroom #3 has a Queen Bed and Streaming flatscreen tv.  There is a main level living room with an huge sectional for seating and 65 flat screen and gas fireplace. From there you can access the backyard from a patio door. Perfectly set up with ample seating and dining, Hot tub, fenced in yard, fire pit and a gas grill.  The Lower Level has a lounge feel with a pool table and a ping pong topper, so you can pick whatever game you desire. There is another flatscreen, bar stools, pub table and couches, so there's room for everyone. There is a bathroom with a shower and the bunk room. 2 bunk beds, twins over full! The laundry room is also located in the lower level.  The home has beach access just outside the front door via two public access ways and just a short walk to Lake Street Beach.  The Miller Beach neighborhood has over 20 miles of interconnected biking and hiking trails, linking the Miller South Shore station, the Douglas Nature Center (western National Park visitor’s center), as well as downtown shops and restaurants. You can take the Chanute trail and experience a paved path linking Lake Street Beach to the Historic Gary Aquatorium in Marquette Park, where the beaches, playgrounds, and dunes overlooking the Chicago skyline create the perfect family picnic spot.  Hike and bike a wide variety of gorgeous scenery!  Bike east on the Marquette Greenway trail to connect to other places within Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana Dunes State Park, and other towns in Northwest Indiana.  Get on a trail in 10 minutes from anywhere here! In the mood for a baseball game, we have the Gary Railcats affordable and fun for the whole family. Close to the New Hard Rock in Hammond, Michigan City! You can jump on the South Shore and be here from Downtown in about an hour!   
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The Hamilton Hideaway at Lake Street Beach

Gary, Indiana, United States

Welcome to The Hamilton Hideaway — Your Charming Miller Beach CottagebrA Bright, Historic Escape Near Lake MichiganbrStep into The Hamilton Hideaway, a beautifully updated 1927 cottage in the heart of Gary’s historic Miller Beach neighborhood. Just a five-minute walk from Lake Street Beach and the Indiana Dunes National Park trails, this inviting retreat offers both comfort and charm with 1,645 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space.br Layout & Highlightsbr3 Comfortable Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms – Perfect for families, small groups, or solo travelers who want a little extra space.brPrivate In-Law Suite – A versatile efficiency unit ideal for multi-generational stays or guests seeking added privacy.brOpen-Concept Living – A bright interior with contemporary finishes and an IKEA-designed kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances.brStylish Bathrooms – Renovated with custom tilework for a spa-like feel.brModern Updates – New roof, upgraded electrical and lighting, newer windows, and well-maintained HVAC for peace of mind.br Outdoor FeaturesbrLarge Fenced Yard – Enjoy cookouts, games, or simply stretch out and relax.brParty-Ready Deck & Fire Pit – Perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.brCovered Front Porch – A cozy spot for your morning coffee or winding down with a good book.br Location & Stay VibesbrSet in the peaceful Marquette Park neighborhood, The Hamilton Hideaway offers the best of both worlds—quiet surroundings with easy access to the action.brStroll to the beach and dunes in under 5 minutes.brExplore nearby restaurants, shops, and cafés along Lake Street.brTake a short drive to Chicago for big-city adventures, then return to your quiet retreat by the lake.brWhether you’re hiking the dunes, sunbathing on the beach, or stargazing by the fire pit, this cottage is a true getaway—rarely will you find a home so close to Lake Michigan with such style and comfort.br Why Guests Love ItbrRoom for Everyone – Flexible layout with an extra unit for privacy.brHistoric Character + Modern Comfort – Vintage charm paired with today’s conveniences.brOutdoor Living at Its Best – From sunny mornings on the porch to cozy evenings by the fire pit.brNature at Your Doorstep – Steps to the lake, dunes, and trails for endless outdoor fun.
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A Stone’s Throw Winter + Summer 2026!

Gary, Indiana, United States

Welcome to A Stone's Throw, a haven of tranquility nestled within the heart of the dynamic Miller Beach community. This captivating vacation rental seamlessly blends modern luxury with the timeless charm of its surroundings, promising an unforgettable retreat that will leave a lasting imprint on your memory.brHere's an in-depth exploration of what makes A Stone's Throw a truly exceptional destination:brbrPrime Location: Situated just a whisper away from the pristine shores of Lake Michigan, this delightful abode offers direct access to the serene beachfront. A picturesque 500-foot walk along a scenic path brings you to the enchanting waters of Lake Michigan, where you can savor the sun's embrace, take a refreshing dip, or simply lose yourself in the breathtaking views.brbrGourmet Kitchen: The kitchen is a masterpiece of culinary artistry, boasting newly installed cabinetry, sumptuous quartz countertops, an intricately tiled backsplash, and a suite of high-end stainless steel appliances. Preparing gourmet meals for your loved ones is elevated to an art form in this chef's dream kitchen.brbrOpulent Bathrooms: Both bathrooms have been meticulously redesigned to embody opulence, featuring porcelain-tiled floors and walls that exude luxury, complemented by fixtures of unparalleled quality. The main-floor bathroom has been thoughtfully designed with a spacious walk-in shower, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all guests.brbrElegant Living Spaces: Gleaming oak hardwood flooring adds an air of timeless elegance, while newly installed ceiling fans and plush carpeting upstairs create an atmosphere of utmost comfort, inviting you to unwind and savor every moment of your stay.brCutting-Edge Systems: A Stone's Throw is equipped with a state-of-the-art furnace, air conditioning, water heater, and a revamped water supply system, guaranteeing both comfort and reliability throughout your stay.brbrBeyond the enchanting confines of A Stone's Throw, Miller Beach is a thriving community, experiencing exciting growth with new construction projects and an ever-expanding tourism scene, all thanks to its privileged proximity to the Indiana Dunes National Park. Explore the picturesque surroundings, embark on a hiking adventure through the nearby dunes, or immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture—your options are boundless.brbrThis vacation rental offers a gateway to an extraordinary Miller Beach experience. Discovering another move-in-ready house at such an enticing price point, so close to the pristine shores of Lake Michigan, is a challenge we dare you to undertake. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to craft cherished memories in this magnificent retreat. Reserve your stay today and embark on a journey of unparalleled beachside enchantment!
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