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Miller Beach Getaway!

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Interior
Dining
Beach
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Marquette Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ogden Dunes Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gary, IN (GYY-Gary - Chicago Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
5 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Miller Beach Getaway!

Escape to Miller Beach! This 4 bedroom house was completely remodeled in 2018 and has all the modern features of a great home for all seasons. The house is just 1 1/2 blocks from the beach. This light and bright open floor plan offers space for everyone.

The first floor has a Kitchen that opens to the spacious and beautiful Living Room and Dining Room. The Family Room is just a 1/2 level below, has a TV and fireplace and looks out to the large fenced in backyard. There are 3 Bedrooms on the upper level. The Master Suite has its own private bathroom, the 2 additional Bedrooms on the upper level share a Hall Bath. There is a bunk-room off of the Family Room that has 2 Bunks and an additional twin bed. Additionally, there is a large 3rd Bathroom on this level with two sinks, a shower and a bathtub. The house will sleep 14 people comfortably. Rate advertised is for up to 8 guests. Fees apply for additional guests. There is a recreation room with a ping pong table and a foosball. The back yard is large and has a gas grill and table and chairs.

Come back from the beach, cook your favorite meat on the grill or just hang out on the deck! Linens are provided.

Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.

Property manager

Margaret Spaan
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids are ALWAYS to be accompanied by an adult.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rate advertised is for up to 8 Guests; additional fee of $25 per guest/per night regardless of age.
Use of Hot Tub only when fees and waivers have been completed.
5 night minimum stay requirement during Summer Season (June 1- September 15)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gary

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 6 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Miller Beach Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Miller Beach Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Miller Beach Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Miller Beach Getaway! located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Marquette Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Antoinette W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful home but needed a little work
You can tell the owners have put a lot of work into redoing the home. It is beautifully remodeled and decorated. The first night we took lukewarm showers but the owners were responsive and we got it fixed the next day. The hot tub water level was low so the jets were spraying water outside of the tub. The dining room chairs and couches are well loved with cracks and stains in the chairs and sofas and I didn't feel comfortable sitting on them. I had to clean the tub before using it in the lower level. When we stripped the sheets we found stained mattress covers in 2 of the upstairs bedroom mattresses. It's a BEAUTIFUL home but needs some more updates. It's hard to pay a $400 cleaning fee when I had to go in and clean to be comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location!
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. House was clean and comfortable. Outside area out back was beautiful & relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion #2
We liked it so much the first time, we came back again to enjoy Miller Beach and had enough space for everyone. The weather was perfect and there is always plenty to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, well equipped, very clean
Stayed with family on our yearly get together. Plenty of room for the 7 of us. The place is very clean and what you see in the pictures is what we actually got which was nice. Attentive host, great you can walk to the beach, and plenty of space to relax and chill. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Closing summer
It was our 4th or 5th year at Miller beach area and loved as we did in previous times. First time at this house and we really liked. Good location (close to the beach), the house was very comfortable, with plenty of space. We were a combination of adults, kids and one dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach, Indiana Dunes, LEGOLAND, Holocaust Museum, GREAT TRIP
Nice home for our group of 6 adults and 5 children ages 15 to 3. We enjoyed the backyard fire pit for s’mores, walked to the beach every day, made 2 trips to Chicago, did the 3 dune challenge and the Diana of the Dunes Dare at the Indiana Dunes. A full week …Thank you for sharing your home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Traci E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, spacious house
The house had a lot of room and the beds were comfy. We had a group of 5 adults. However, we were all uncomfortable with the lack of window coverings, especially in the master bedroom and bathroom. Standing in the shower and being able to see the neighbor's windows was strange. It was also quite bright in the mornings because there were no blinds. Kitchen was a nice size, but the pans were in really bad shape. I also got a bad burn on my hand because the potholder had a large hole in it, which I didn't know until it was too late. House was a good location for going to Indiana Dunes parks. There's also a nice disc golf course close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and Fun
This property was perfect for our large group. We were a group of 4 adults and 8 children aged 5-15. The littlest two kids slept on camping mats on the floor of a parent’s room, which we knew would work well for that family. Everyone else had beds. Three full baths were wonderful for our group size, though the downstairs bath (and washing machine) only had hot water, so those showers were steaming hot. The hot tub and backyard were fun. Lots of indoor dining space between the oversized table and eat-at kitchen island, plus outdoor table on the back deck. We were delighted to discover a piano! We are a musical bunch and played it every day. Two recreation areas added to all the space: a lower level and a basement. Quiet neighborhood. Super close to the beach and dunes. We also spent a day in Chicago. Our stay was wonderful. If you want to boil a large pot of water for pasta, consider bringing your own pot, as there are only sauce pans. (We made them work!) Also, consider bringing a supply of consumable products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, kitchen trash bags). There were some, but not much. Walmart is only 20 min away.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Barton T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for Volleyball Tourney
Great central location for getting to the various sports complexes our kids played at. Two families (4 adults and 5 teens) for very comfortably. Lots of space to spread out and/or gather together for games. Kids loved ping pong and piano and grown ups loved the easy access to the lovely beach. Margaret was very friendly, accessible and accommodating. House was clean and beautifully decorated. We had a really nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway at Miller Beach!
From the minute we walked inside we felt right at home! It was very clean and the layout of the house is very welcoming and open. The kitchen had all the necessities to make dinner and enjoy each other with plenty of seating. The hot tub was perfect with the waterfall and lights. It was a short walk to the beach where we enjoyed the day in the sun! We will definitely rent this location again if our travels bring us back up to northern Indiana! This was a mother / daughter weekend to remember.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Miller Beach home!
This home was a five minute walk from the beach and we enjoyed amazing sunsets everyday! The layout and amenities of the home were perfect for family to meet and spend time together, both indoors and out. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in yard immensely. This is the second property that we’ve rented from this host-she’s great and very responsive.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a Indiana beach getaway
We really enjoyed our time at the house. We had the whole family (6 adults and 4 kids) and had plenty of space, and the multi-level was nice. We had a couple of small issues, but they were resolved quickly. The beach is super nice, not crazily crowded (even the holiday week) and as close as advertised. We easily walked down and back more than once most days. We used the deck and hot tub, too. Overall, a really positive experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
The home was beautiful and a great space for our group of 10. There was lots of room to spread out and the kitchen was great and well stocked for lots of meals at the house. We loved how close it was to the beach and visited every day sometimes twice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It Seems You Can Go Home Again
Eight women, who grew up in Miller, shared a reunion stay in this comfortable house. Three actually, lived on Vermillion from the 50's to the 80's. Our visit felt very familiar and nostalgic. A photo shoot at the beach, at the Pavilion where we had our proms, and in front of the Wirt H.S. sign will help us remember our stay. Thank you, Margaret.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan l., Morristown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Spacious Home —super appliances!
This house is within a very short walk to the beach and easy drives to the State and National Dunes Parks. The hiking is fabulous! Beach, Dunes, forest and rare Black Oak Savana. There are not many dining choices nearby BUT the kitchen has wonderful appliances making dinners in the house fun to prepare. The local Jewel grocery has a surprising variety and quality of fresh food. Margret, the owner does a very good job responding to needs or concerns that come up. She clearly cares about the property and the VRBO guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Beth M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great times & location
This home has an great open concept for everyone to engage. We really enjoyed the spacious deck which was nice day and night. The beach was wonderful. The home was more equipped than expected. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach Good House with our two dogs
We where here visiting family living in Chicago and wanted to get outside the city and thought we would try the beach/Lake Michigan. Great beach with easy access from the property. Great first impression walking into the property - clean and spacious and accommodating. Back yard was completely fenced which was important to us because we had our two dogs with us, a Golden Retriever and Mixed Breed, both the same size. Thanks to the host for having a place that accommodated pets. We would consider this house in the future. Suggestions for making the property even more accommodating - have more than one key for house access or switch to a combination lock; mention the wifi name as well as the password; have lights that come on with the switch in the bedrooms; the showers did not have a mixing, cold and hot water, capability that worked - had to go to the water heater and turned down the temperature - mention this or have a plumber trouble shoot the mixing capability ; the sprinkler system came on early every morning and soaked part of the deck and the cushions for the deck furniture - can the sprinkler system be adjusted; clean the cushion covers for the deck furniture - these where removed from the deck box - they where completely dirty and soaking wet - they had not been removed in quite awhile it seemed - the deck box had firewood in it and water in the bottom which kept the cushions wet. We enjoyed our stay here and would consider this beach location and the house in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return trip
We love the house and the location. This was our third year at the same place. Owner was easy to communicate with, and addressed everything quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa D., Tinley Park, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice property
Overall the property is beautiful with really nice decor and amenities. Beds are super comfortable and the kitchen was really well appointed. There are lots of different areas in the house to congregate which is good for a larger group or family. Our kids especially enjoyed the piano, foosball table, and ping pong table! The location 1.5 blocks from the beach is amazing. We thought there would be more going on in downtown Miller but sadly the town looks pretty burnt out. You'll have to go further afield to find some nice restaurants and shops. The property owners are very nice. That said, we had a bit of an issue with one of the toilets not functioning and the response was slow and the issue was never resolved.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

shelly p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entertains all
This house easily handled 14 guests without feeling crowded. Between the beach, hot tub, nice backyard, game room and all the games everyone was entertained. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home & Beach!
House was exactly as described and was very clean and spacious! Great house for family time and playing games. Short walk to the beach which was very private and not many people there at all. Beach very clean! Would recommend bringing all of your groceries etc. as not many clean places in town to shop , but it worked! Took Train into Chicago for a day- very easy process and station very close to house. Definitely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bridget L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home layout and location
We had a nice time and the proximity to the beach was great. Communications with the host we’re good. The hot tub and furniture are getting some age on them but it all worked. The kids loved the ping pong and fooseball tables.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation
We enjoyed our stay at Millers Beach and would definitely choose this vacation home again. It is a short walk to the beach and the house had everything we needed to enjoy our time together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Amazing house and super location. It was the perfect family retreat after spending our days at my grandsons baseball tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Spaan

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Margaret has been rehabbing homes since 2003. In 2014 she bought her first property in Miller Beach (711962) and is also currently offering it for rent through VRBO. She is a passionate home designer and remodeler.
She is a mother of 4 children aging from 19-12. She has 2 dogs and several horses.

Why they chose this property

This home is within walking distance of the beach. It offers a fully fenced back yard, and multiple levels for living and entertaining.

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