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Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Front Door
Enjoy Magnificent sunsets on the Beach with Family and Friends!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Marquette Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Marquette Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gary, IN (GYY-Gary - Chicago Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Blue Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Orange Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Second Master

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Lower Level Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!

Enjoy your vacation in our newly built Casa Blanca beach inspired home. Located just 2 blocks from the beach.

The open concept main level offers comfortable living with spacious Chefs Kitchen overlooking the Dining Room and Living Room and with Wood-Burning fireplace. Perfect for reading or quiet time, the cozy Den overlooks the first floor and is just 3 steps up from the main level. There are 2 Bedrooms each with Queen Beds on this level with 2 Full bathrooms. The Upper level offers a spacious Family Room with TV and Air Hockey and opens onto a balcony overlooking the yard with treetop views. There are 2 Jack and Jill Bunk Rooms with an assortment of Twin and Full beds sleeping with a Hall Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has a King bed and a large En-Suite Bathroom. Escape to lower lever for a game of billiards, ping-pong, sports-tv.

The wrap around deck offers areas to lounge and dine complete with Gas grill. Shower off in our outdoor shower and relax in a hammock after a fun day at the beach; a picturesque fully landscaped spacious lot featuring a wood burning fire pit, with enough room for outdoor play like our bean bag toss and other outdoor activities. Home easily sleeps up to 17 people, advertised rate is for up to 10 guests. Fees apply for each additional guest over the allotted 10.

Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.

Property manager

Margaret Spaan
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
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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
No smoking- Damage fees will be charged
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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: 17
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marquette Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Street Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • West Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 8 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a group outing
8 of us stayed at the house, plenty of beds, plenty of places to sit and talk / watch TV, kitchen had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Celebration
We had rented this property last year for our family Christmas and were so happy with it, we did so again this year. It was perfect, as expected. So many amenities we didn’t even get a chance to use. Wonderful host, location and space for 11 adults, 1 toddler, and a geriatric dog. We will definitely rent again and everyone thought we should try to meet up in the summer sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great family thanksgiving
The house was beautiful and there was so much stuff for the kids and adults to do! The host was resposinve to all our needs. The only thing that did not work was the coffee maker. Easy fix:) would recommend a stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The whole family enjoyed our stay and loved the location to the beach. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Missy's travels
This is our 2nd year to rent this lovely home. It is so spacious and enough room for our family. A well equiped kitchen, and plenty of seating for us to eat and play table games. Comfy beds. There are areas to sit and read or sit on the porch or do a puzzle. The piano is a plus. Lots of inside activitties, pool, pingpong, air hockey table for the kids if the weather is not favorable. An easy walk to the beach, great bike path nearby, frisbee golf, and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway
House is beautiful, kitchen was great and the porch was amazing!! One of the best places we’ve stayed to host a family reunion. Plus, it’s walking distance to our favorite lake. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Blanca was marvelous for us!
Seven families had a great week-long reunion. A picture on Houzz shows the lower level bedroom has a door to the outside; bikes and other gear can come in and out without having to navigate stairs! From our 3-year-old to our 75-year-old, we loved using the ping-pong table. We couldn't find the cornhole (nor the hammock), but we found an unexpected bocce ball set! The overstuffed chairs near the pool table were worn and superfluous; the oversized bean bag chair got a lot more use. On the back lawn we played our croquet set and enjoyed the hot tub. We took the beach wagon to the beach, which was delightful. The clothes washer was out of order. The bedroom on the lower level has no closet, nor any place to hang clothes, so we used the mudroom coat hooks. We enjoyed dining on the wrap-around porch, using two large tables. However, the door from the kitchen to the porch is hard to open and close, so going back for seconds was tedious. Reviews mentioning that door date back to 2021. The piano is in better shape than we expected; thanks, Margaret, for getting it in shape! The coffee table in the upper section of the first floor was great for jigsaw puzzles. Our young kid's favorite area was the living room on the second floor; they reconfigured the couch cushions as houses, a bank, and a "marketplace". Despite adjusting the thermostats, the second floor was too warm and the lower level was too cool. These quibbles aside, we loved Casa Blanca and will seriously consider returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay at Miller Beach
We had a great trip to Miller Beach. Margaret’s house was as described. Lots of board games, plus pool, ping pong and air hockey were great for the kids. Check in was easy and her communication was quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Home Steps From Lake Michigan and National Park
Margaret's home was SO beautiful and comfortable for my family - there were 10 of us ranging in ages from 3 to 76! My husband and I enjoyed our morning coffee on the front porch, listening to the birds and watching the deer stroll by. Our two families from Texas and Virginia met in Miller Beach to explore Indiana Dunes National Park. The park and the beaches are stunning. The home was a great location for these activities. We were not too familiar with the Gary, Indiana area living so far away, and admittingly were a little worried as we were just a couple miles away from the house and the surrounding area looked a bit abandoned. Once we got to the home and explored the neighborhood, we felt safe and right at home. We did have to drive to Merrillville (25 mins away) to find a more robust grocery store, which wasn't a huge deal. All in all, we had a wonderful stay! Thanks for the hospitality Margaret!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jose E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice property
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sports weekend!
My family stayed her during a swimmeet for my daughter in nearby Hobart. It served as a perfect home base. The host was super helpful during check-in and the house was immaculate. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family celebration
The property was wonderful. We loved the main living area where we could all gather for visiting, cooking, eating, play games, etc. and have plenty of room for all 9 of us and a baby and dog. Had great amenities which we didn’t get around to using. Had everything on the kitchen you might need and more. All was clean, well kept and great outdoor areas which we would have enjoyed if the weather had cooperated. Will definitely keep this in mind for a future get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C., Chicago IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Nice, We Visited Twice
We enjoyed our stay so much in 2022, that we came back in 2023 for Thanksgiving gathering of extended family. Love the quiet location near the beach of Lake Michigan and Chicago skyline views from the nearby park
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H., HIGHLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our yearly family outing
This place was beautiful; exceptionally clean and very spacious for a family of 11. The pool table, ping pong and air hockey was an added benefit. We liked that each level had it's own area to hang out. The kitchen was well supplied and lots of seating. The yard is beautiful. It was an easy walk to the beach and to the bike/walking path near the park. Our family voted this their favorite Labor Day place to stay to date. The owner was very prompt in answering questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
Easy check in. Comfortable house. Plenty of space. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great multi-family house
This house had plenty of room for our family reunion. There are several large common spaces, ample dining room and kitchen space, and having two master suites and two bunk rooms was ideal. Close to a lot of great beaches. Had a minor issue with water coming under a door after a heavy storm, but the owners were very responsive and addressed it immediately. We enjoyed our stay and would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large group
Open floor plan kitchen perfect for hosting with three levels to spread out families/groups. 5 minute walk to the smooth, sandy, lakeside beach. Host communicates well and house is as pictured. End of July to beginning of August felt almost private at the beach during the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house - even better than photos
We were a group of 6 adults and 6 kids ranging in age from 1-8. There was something for everyone here and you can’t beat the closeness to the beach which we found to be mostly clean and a great place to hang out with the kids. The house was even bigger than we had imagined from photos and everyone had their own space. Adults and babies stayed mostly on the main floor and deck. The kids booped around between the air hockey table upstairs and the ping pong/tv space downstairs. Communication with the owner was great. She was helpful and quick to respond. The only issue we ran into was that there was more sand underfoot in the house than we would’ve liked. We had a hard time locating a broom but Margaret didn’t stop trying to help us find it. It was eventually located in a locked garage which was a mistake made by the cleaning company. Had we had access to the broom earlier we could’ve swept up the extra sand and food remnants left by our kids. The day before we left margaret ended up coming by and getting the broom out for us which was very nice of her to do. It is a beautiful property, close to the beach. We were nervous about what the area would be like since it’s in Gary but we had no issues. We mostly stayed at the house or walked to the beach. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gail n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer House 2023
The house was perfect for my 7 grandchildren and their parents. There were plenty of common areas for the adults and the children to play games or just relax to watch movies. Unfortunately, the hot tub did not work while we were there. Other than that it was a great time at the beach house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan f., Anderson, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
This was a fantastic place for our extended family to be together (grandparents, adult children and 4 children). There is plenty of room and lots to do in the home. Additionally, having extra beach towels available and a wagon designed to go in the sand was a huge plus pulling two 3 years olds and a 1 year old. The kitchen was amazing and since most of our meals were together in the home, it made prep and eating together work very well. The proximity to the beach was great and we often walked there several times a day. I would highly recommend this home as a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!
We had a great time and enjoyed the house . Would come back when in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion week at the dunes
Lovely home with everything you could want in a modern group stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Locust Ave Miller Beach Gary Indiana
Loved the house, it was great for a family stay! Kids had a blast with all the amenities. Wish the sprinklers didn't go off Sunday morning, made the yard unusable for most of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Gary
The house was well stocked and very close to the beach and Marquette park. The hot tub was a hit and we loved all of the different hang out areas. The host was also very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Spaan

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Margaret is a realtor with @ properties in the Chicago area. She started Restore North Shore, a construction and design company in 2010. She discovered Miller Beach in 2013, and purchased this abandoned cottage in 2016 with the desire to breathe life back into it. It was a complete labor of love, and she hopes to purchase more homes in need of repair throughout Chicago and the Miller area.

Why they chose this property

Just around the corner from the beach, this property is a wonderful place to gather with family and friends!

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