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Fun Filled Miller Beach: Spacious 3 BR/3BA Cottage: YEAR ROUND RENTAL DISCOUNT

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Maple Avenue Cottage - Front
Front Deck - West Side
Kitchen with Breakfast Table and View
Kitchen Sink and Cabinets
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Marquette Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Marquette Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Gary, IN (GYY-Gary - Chicago Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fun Filled Miller Beach: Spacious 3 BR/3BA Cottage: YEAR ROUND RENTAL DISCOUNT

Fully renovated 3,000 SF five bedroom 1926 Beach Cottage – Sleeps 6 in historic and charming Miller Beach, just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and five minutes from the South Shore Train's Miller Station, which is now double tracked.

Large single family home on quiet Maple Avenue, one short block from beach path, features an expansive front porch area perfect for family entertaining or quiet relaxing. Back porch and fenced back yard give more opportunities for outdoor living. Well equipped kitchen has breakfast seating for five, looking out into the back yard. Living/dining combination on main floor provides an ideal area for guests to relax, with long dining table for 12.

Second living room (the 'chill room') downstairs is set up for movies on a flat screen TV and hanging around. Off street parking for four vehicles. Bathrooms all redone with Euro style tiling. All linens, including beach towels, are provided.

Stainless steel appliances in fully stocked kitchen with large microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker and tea pot – all you need is the food! Each bedroom has a SMART TV or cable connection and DVD player. TV in kitchen and in the "Chill Room" downstairs.

Property manager

Phoebe Selden

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
Bedroom 1 (with bunk bed) has kids books and games
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
On a case by case basis. Back yard is not for dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is available outdoors only.

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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gary

Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Team Combat LIVE and Albanese Candy Factory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marquette Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Beach - 14 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake Street Beach - 14 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 15 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 8 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun Filled Miller Beach: Spacious 3 BR/3BA Cottage: YEAR ROUND RENTAL DISCOUNT pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fun Filled Miller Beach: Spacious 3 BR/3BA Cottage: YEAR ROUND RENTAL DISCOUNT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun Filled Miller Beach: Spacious 3 BR/3BA Cottage: YEAR ROUND RENTAL DISCOUNT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun Filled Miller Beach: Spacious 3 BR/3BA Cottage: YEAR ROUND RENTAL DISCOUNT located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located in Miller Beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William R.

So much room and easy walk to the beach

Great stay here. Clean, spacious, and well appointed. Owner was very responsive to messages along the way. Easy walk to the beach. Great front porch to hang out on with friends. The house is much larger than it appears in the front picture with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D., Chicago, Illinois USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place - a real home

My husband and I had a long weekend stay and invited some family for part of the weekend. Upon entering, you get a great home feel. The home was clean and had ample space. The beach and park access were terrific. Communication with the host was very easy. We had a few cool evenings and even took advantage of the fireplace (amazing!). Great kitchen with plenty of plates/pans/pots/bowls - you name it! We also used the grill and purchased a little grill cleaner (scraper) for future guests. this is a great area for family and froends and an incredibly welcoming neighborhood. We recommend the Flamingo for a laid back atmosphere with really good prices and in town check out Indie Indie Bang Bang, Anna's Kombucha Cafe and the Captain's House on a Friday night for one of the best Crab Boil dinners!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher O., New Richmond, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend with the Family

This spacious cottage was a nice base for our family’s visit to the Indiana Dunes. The large living area and finished lower level made it comfortable for everyone to spend time together or spread out and do their own thing. The kitchen was well equipped and the updated clean bathrooms offered all the necessities. The beach and Marquette Park were a short walk from the cottage. We highly recommend Tequila and Tacos! Thanks Phoebe!

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Fun

Had a great stay in Miller Beach. Phoebe was an excellent host and was very accommodating. Her correspondence was EXCELLENT, getting back to us with anything we needed. The house was large, with lots of space for our family of 10. The kitchen was well stocked and lots of places to sit and eat. Perfect place for our vacation to the Indiana Dunes. And a little plug for Miller Beach. This place is a little known secret to most everyone in Indiana. Chicago is getting wise to its potential, as property is getting bought up quickly. Book your vacation now while it's affordable. Give it 5 years, and this place will be the next Saugatuck, MI!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as Advertised

Property was clean, walking distance to beach, all the cooking and kitchen items I wanted. Perfect getaway!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay, great property owner. I would highly recommend staying here! It's a short walk to the beach. There's a playground close by, and a short drive to Michigan City. Very quiet neighborhood. The house is fully stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home and owner.

Great location, lots of perks. Will most likely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Tim H., Mcpherson

Quiet area

Nice quiet and relaxing area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Great spot, with the lake a block away!

Great stay, was quite location, with the lake right around the corner
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette L.

Great home

We enjoyed our stay at the property. Phoebe was very helpful and understands the needs of renters. Plenty of towels, extra toiletries, well stocked kitchen. The house although looks small from the outside is very large inside. Clean. The beach is very nice and a short walk away. Would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

linda b., Grand Rapids, MI

A fine quality beach home for our family reunion

The property served our family well. We had 4 adults and 5 kids. The kids were able to be downstairs with one in the couch. Adults all upstairs. Unfortunately the ‘bunk room’ not really suitable for adults as the bed/mattress not super comfortable. The kitchen well stocked for our group size. Table fit 9 of us. There was plenty of paper goods, soaps etc Making it easy to come without having to pack all that. The beach is not too far. The path on the sand is longer but fine . Kids loved being a walk rather than a drive away from the beach. Phoebe was available and helpful and great communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charna R.

Home away from Home

The house was great. Loads of places to sleep, well stocked kitchen, and nice common areas. It was a welcome break for the family. Highlight was being so close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Great location for the beach. Plenty of room in the house for us

Very charming with plenty of room. Thought we would run out of hot water with plenty of showers taken but it never happened. Loved the close proximity to the beach. Owner was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

Great place for a great vacation

The Cottage is beautiful and so much bigger than it looks from the front. Very nicely decorated and comfortable. We had one incident that was quickly taken care of by Ms. Phoebe Sildon. Very nice lady, who was interested in our having everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The neighborhood was friendly and quiet. Just a short distance to the beach. I have already recommended to other family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin B., Merida, Yucatan

Exactly as advertised.

The owner has thought of everything. House has HBO and Showtime (Dish). Well stocked kitchen. 40' x 40' fenced in backyard for keeping pets and kiddos safe. Safe, QUIET neighborhood. 90 second walk to path that leads to beach. Miller beach park is about 2 minutes by car ($7 per car for out of towners).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

Lots of room to relax!

Plenty of room to stretch out and relax. Well equipped kitchen, also beach toys, beach towels. Phoebe was a great host and attentive to our questions as well as offering suggestions. Short walk to path to the beach. Also close to Marquette Park. Neighborhood very quiet - which we liked. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

LARRY B.

VERY NICE!!!

FOR THE MONEY-- A GOOD PLACE TO STAY. WE ONLY USED THE COTTAGE FOR A PLACE FROM WHICH TO GO TO DIFFERENT GOLF FACILITIES. IT WORKED OUT JUST FINE. PHOEBE WAS VERY HELPFUL -- THANKS TO HER. LARRY FROM ALABAMA
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

Lots of space: close to the beach and Chicago

We had a lovely time Memorial Day weekend. The house itself has plenty of space to spread out, and is equipped with everything you need. The beach is an easy walk and is nice and quiet: we took full advantage in the 90 degree heat! The owner was responsive, both in advance of and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Francisca S.

Perfect spot for my family.

We enjoyed our stay at Maple Cottage. It was spacious enough for our family with all the comforts of home. Close walk to the beach too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin J., Los Angeles

Lots of space in Gary

This was a great spot for our film crew to rest in between shoot days! We actually caught a beautiful sunset just a few blocks away, with Chicago in the background. It was a bit chilly during our stay, but I can imagine it's quite nice during the summer when people are at the beach. Thanks for hosting us in Gary!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Val C., Miller Beach, Indiana

This House Is Huge :-)

Do not be fooled by the small frame of this home. It is really large and just as described. The place is clean and has everything you need. Everything has been upgraded and Phoebe is a premier host. She is very accommodating and goes out of her way to make sure you're taken car of. Quiet block ... Great stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., connersville, in us

Very Impressed

Our 1st experience with vacation homes, and was really impressed. Quick to reply, get communication. Lovely area and home. Very spacious and had everything we needed and then some. Will definitely return when in area. Highly recommend to others.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Great home nestled in Miller Beach

Huge vacation home with all you need to enjoy a beach vacation on Lake Michigan. A two minute walk to beach, quiet neighborhood, and pet friendly. Perfect for large families seeking a getaway or a large group of friends. Owner is overly accommodating - you are sure to have a great time. Great for kids too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chester P.

Very nice with a lot of room

The house is well stocked with all you need to enjoy your time away from home. The owner was quick to respond to all my questions and/or concerns. The beach is just a short walk away. We had a bonus of the Gary air show the first weekend. Not the owners fault but Gary could clean up the beach after the airshow a little quicker. For you boaters, I did find out that you can park a boat inside the swim bouys, you just have to pull straight in and at idle (one of the owners unknown questions). Portage has a great launch ramp and if you have jet skiis, Miller beach has a ramp also and it is only 5 minutes away. The front porch was a great place to sit and talk with plenty of room and chairs for everybody. Our group grew from 6 to 10 and there was room for everybody! The AC was good and cold when we wanted to be inside. There is plenty of parking and its easy to get in and out of the neighborhood. We are already thinking about staying again next year! Oh, and the dogs had a great time too! They love the beach! Overall this is a great place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Rensselaer, Indiana

A community of hope, rest, relaxation and beauty.

Miller Beach, Indiana was just what the doctor ordered!! My husband and myself throughly enjoyed our time away at Miller Beach, Indiana! Vacations are always wonderful for recharging our batteries. We loved our time away and absolutely fell in love with "the vibe" and "the rhythm" of life in the neatly tucked away community of Miller's Beach, Indiana. Their community, spirit and diversity affected my soul and heart by quieting my own inner restlessness and longings. Thank you so much for God's people and beauty in Miller Beach, Indiana! You are a hopeful community! And the property owner was fabulous, wonderful, comfortable accommodations all with a few extra touches that makes a person feel right at home. Plan your next trip to Miller and enjoy their beauty like we did!!

About the host

Hosted by Phoebe Selden

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I am a fun loving but busy Chicago professional who loves life in the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of Miller Beach. I especially love to spend time hiking, biking and boating in Miller Beach and the surrounding area.

Why they chose this property

The Maple Avenue Cottage is ideally located on a quiet street just a short walk to the beach. Beach is clean and not crowded. Low street traffic even during the summer months proves a peaceful atmosphere. The house itself is well built with plenty of space for your extended family and friends to spread out. The bedrooms are surprisingly quiet and spacious.

What makes this property unique

Miller Beach is ideal due to its close proximity to Chicago, relaxed atmosphere and many activities in the area. Coffee shop, pizza and a restaurant are all clustered just over half a mile away - perfect distance for an early morning or evening stroll. This is truly a low stress vacation opportunity.

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