Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!
Miller Beach is a small beach front community less than 1 hour from Chicago. This accessibility and the fact that it borders the Indiana Dunes makes this a little hidden gem. This light and bright house is situated across the street from the beach with a pretty path right across from the house.
The house was completely updated in 2015 and now has all the features of a great house for all seasons. The open layout of the first floor gives you a relaxing place to hang out with family or friends. There is ample space for multiple families. The house will sleep 12 people comfortably. Rate advertised is for up to 8 guests. Fees apply for additional guests.
The house offers an open first floor and a warm and cozy wood burning fireplace. The open kitchen is beautiful with a gas stove, dishwasher, and large island. The open floor plan offers a large dining area, spacious sitting area around the fireplace and a separate game table. The first floor powder room has a penny floor- see if you can find the Indian Head or Steel penny!
The Master Bedroom is spacious, and has a queen bed with a sitting area and lake views. The 2nd Bedroom has a queen bed. The Master bathroom is large with a separate shower with a rain shower and Handheld, a separate soaking tub and a large vanity with 2 sinks. The second floor also has a cozy sitting area at the top of the stairs with lake views which is great for reading!
There are 3 additional bedrooms on the lower level. The lower level also has an additional sitting area, and laundry. The lower level bathroom has a shower and 2 separate sinks with pocket doors providing privacy allowing for more than one person to use at the same time.
The back deck is large and has a gas grill and table and chairs. Parking for 3 cars.
Come back from the beach, cook your favorite meat on the grill or just hang out on the deck. All linens are provided.
Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.
Property manager
Margaret Spaan
Premier Host
Languages
Arabic, English, Spanish
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
5 night minimum stay requirement during Summer Season (June 1- September 15)
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.
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: 12
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Gary
Located on the beach, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Gary, IN
What's nearby
Marquette Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Marquette Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
West Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
Ogden Dunes Beach - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Portage Lakefront Beach - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 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 - 6 min drive
Polekatz Indiana - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
What time is check-in at Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Miller Beach holiday home is just steps away from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed for 3 nights for a friends trip. The house was very nice, with a lot of room for hanging out inside and out. The best part was the proximity to the beach. You can easily walk to the beach from the house, and the owners provided beach chairs, towels, a wagon, and other beach needs. We had a lovely stay!
Our two families (4 adults, 4 kids ages 8-13) had a blast! The location is perfect for hanging out at the beach on Lake Michigan. So close you can go back and forth from the house to the lake with ease. The views of the lake from the upstairs is gorgeous. Very clean house with plenty of space. Beach chairs, a cooler and towels were all available upon our arrival. We would absolutely stay here again and I hope we are able to come back soon!
We have already reserved for August 2023 because we love staying here. The house has every amenity, the children love the hot tub, and the beach is so close. We had a wonderful time.
Loved the 3 levels! So close to the beach! Hot tub was a wonderful extra! And being able to watch the fireworks from the beach was amazing! Would love to return!
(Only negative…some living room furnishings could stand to be updated/replaced.)
This cottage is very family friendly for cooking, playing games, gathering together either out back or just across the street at the beach. The Chicago skyline is amazing on this beach and when conditions are good, the sunset is second to none. This one is a keeper!!
The location and amenities are perfect for a multi-generational family vacation. We had another lovely time and plan to be back again next year. I think we've finally found "our" spot on Lake Michigan that meets all of our needs. After a second year stay, it feels like a home away from home.
Beautiful house, plenty of room for everybody, super convenient access to a perfect beach, well-stocked modem kitchen, sweet hot tub. This place has it all! My family had a great time just hanging around and relaxing. We'll be back!
Everything you could want in a vacation property. Elegant yet comfortable house and beautiful garden, steps from the beach. The children loved the spacious hot tub, making s’mores in the fire pit and lounging on the huge deck in back. Can’t wait to go back next summer!
We only had a few days together as a family and didn’t want to travel far from Chicago. We were so lucky this house was available. Really great location, just steps to the beach. We enjoyed hiking in the Dunes and relaxing together at home.
With the exception of a few very minor items, our stay was fantastic! Very clean and well supplied kitchen, comfy beds and toys/books for the young ones among us (5 grandsons 7 years old to 20 months old). There is an ample supply of and dish soap, but bring your own shampoo/conditioner and shower soap or body wash.
We stayed with our large family with the grandkids and it was plenty of space for us. We had 10 in total. We enjoyed the beach that was in close proximity to the house. Everything was very clean and updated and the hosts were great to work with. Any questions we had, they were very helpful. Highly recommend this place!
This is a beautiful property that our family absolutely enjoyed this year. Its location right across from an entrance to the beach was ideal. There were several beach toys that were used by all. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes. We will be back!
Curtains or shades on the windows would be nice. Couldn't find guestbook. Bought laundry detergent to start washer with towels.
Otherwise , everything was great! Enjoyed our stay. Thanks
This was our second family reunion in Miller. The property is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. Thank you. Best regards until next year.
Kristine O.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S., Indianapolis
12 Aug 2018
One of the prettiest houses in Miller Beach
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Every detailed finish in the house is tastefully done. The walk to the beach is short and easy. There are plenty of games, books and beach toys to use. I especially loved the floor made up of pennies in the half bath.
Check in was very easy. The place was perfect for our family of 8. Plenty of bedrooms and the open concept of the kitchen/living area were perfect for visiting with everyone. The back deck and side deck were spacious enough for a cookout with family members coming in from Oak Lawn. Steps from the beach and a very nice area for walking. Have been told we need to make this a yearly trip and will definitely rent this home again.
We loved the house, it is very well laid out, and met our needs perfectly. It could not have been better located. Only reason I downgraded the check in process, is we had been given the wrong code for the lock box, struggled thirty minutes with it in the heat, had to call to get correct number, leaving message the first call.
Don P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Spaan
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 2014 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 across the street from the beach, this property is a wonderful place to gather with family and friends!
Languages:
English, Spanish, Arabic
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests