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Live the good life! Relaxed modern living with lake views.

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Beautiful views from the deck. Not pictured: XL Weber gas grill.
Unassuming front opens up to spacious indoor and outdoor living.
Entryway. you will receive a keycode to access the house via this door.
Living area
Fabulous kitchen for chef, bakers, single and group meals.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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8716 Pine Ave, Gary, IN, 46403
  • Marquette Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ogden Dunes Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Gary, IN (GYY-Gary - Chicago Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Queen Lakeview bedroom with en suite bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunny King bed with en suite bathroom

1 King Bed

Upper level king bedroom(2) with shared bath

1 King Bed

Upper level queen bedroom(1) with shared bath

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

En Suite bathroom for Queen Lakeview bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

En Suite for King bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper Level Shared Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Live the good life! Relaxed modern living with lake views.

Buena Vida has been designed for your comfort and ease.

Open plan design for the living, dining and kitchen areas. Seating for 8 at the live edge dining room table. A cook's kitchen awaits, with an LG double oven stove, has everything a chef or a baker needs to satisfy your group. It's really a lovely kitchen with lots of space for your group to gather.
Just outside on the deck there is a giant Weber Genesis 4 burner natural gas grill with searing station, side burner with 994 sq. inches total cooking area easily accommodating all the BBQ your group could want.

Upper level has 2 bedrooms (1 king pillowtop and 1 queen firm mattresses ) that share a bathroom. Large Samsung washer and dryer are located on this level.

The lower level has 2 bedrooms (both with pillowtop mattresses). The queen room has French doors opening to the screened in porch to the upper level terrace. This queen room also has an ensuite with soaker tub. The second lower-level bedroom has a split king and an ensuite. The lower level also has a wetbar to keep snacks and beverages within reach of the walkout terrace with firepit.

The house has everything you need for the beach! Including beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and a beach cart. The house is a short distance from several hikes in the state and national parks (maps provided at the house). There are also board games, puzzles, cards and poker chips when you are taking a break from the outdoors.

Lots of luxurious and practical amenities to minimize the things you need to bring to truly enjoy your stay.

Property manager

Emily Moreno

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house was designed for adults.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks on the property or on the streets in front/behind the property. Wildfires are a concern in this area as is the noise for neighbors.
Only registered guests are allowed on the property. Events/parties are not allowed at this home. Note that quiet hours are 9pm - 10am.
No pets allowed. This is a non-smoking house.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby sailing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marquette Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • West Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 11 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 6 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live the good life! Relaxed modern living with lake views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live the good life! Relaxed modern living with lake views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live the good life! Relaxed modern living with lake views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live the good life! Relaxed modern living with lake views. located?

Located in Miller Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house in Miller Beach!
They have everything a family needs to enjoy the beach and to have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beach vacation
Modern, beautiful setting and views, close to beach access, too many thoughtful amenities to mention. The best place we've found so far. Miller Beach is a hidden gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
The home was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Trip
This house is the perfect location to spend time with family or friends. The views are amazing from both the inside and outside of the home. The owner has thought of everything you may need to enjoy your stay. Everything is there to enjoy a day at the beach to relaxing by a fire in the evening. The host provided great communication and even checked on us during our stay. I would highly recommend this property. We would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Emily Moreno

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Why they chose this property

Miller beach is close to Chicago and as far as way as you can get. The National and State parks are stunning all year round. The endless water views and the changing sky at sunset are captivating.

What makes this property unique

I've stayed at a lot of AirBnB with my friends. Places would advertise for a group, but they rarely set up to actually comfortably accommodate the group (never enough seating, plates, serving plates, refrigerator, etc). So when I renovated this space, these details were a priority. My hope is that your group will enjoy the common spaces together *and* be able to find quiet spaces when you need them.

Languages:

English, Spanish