Miller Cottage! A mile away from THE BEACH ! Short train ride to Chicago!

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Excellent

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Parking available

Explore the area

Gary, IN

Marquette Park
‪9 min walk‬
Marquette Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Ogden Dunes Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Gary, IN (GYY-Gary - Chicago Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Kids Room

3 Single Beds

Masterbedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

This spacious ranch sits on a small elevation on a quiet cul-de-sac. This 3 bedroom home comes with a finished basement great for entertaining for friends/family gatherings. The original hardwood floors have been refinished & the Kitchen has brand new cabinets countertops & new stainless steel appliances! The bathroom has also been fully remodeled. The master bedroom has a walkout porch/patio for early morning enjoyment. Outside features a nice size yard, partially fenced and a large side drive with a detached 2 car garage. With Miller Beach within walking distance, this is the perfect place to visit away from home! Extra cleaning measures applied due to COVID-19. See bedroom descriptions for exact number of beds and sofas

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Must be pre approved with a guest list

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Additional guests over 8 individuals will be charged $20 per person.

Guests MUST purchase insurance, or we can’t accept your reservation.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Note from host: Must be pre approved with a guest list

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE are also worth visiting.

Gary, IN

What's nearby

Marquette Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Marquette Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Lake Street Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
West Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
Ogden Dunes Beach - 13 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 60 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 - ‬4 min drive
‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Miller Cottage! A mile away from THE BEACH ! Short train ride to Chicago! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Miller Cottage! A mile away from THE BEACH ! Short train ride to Chicago!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Miller Cottage! A mile away from THE BEACH ! Short train ride to Chicago!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Miller Cottage! A mile away from THE BEACH ! Short train ride to Chicago! located?

Located in Miller Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Latrice B.

21 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

13 Oct 2024

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

Cute house

We enjoyed our stay! Super cute house, had everything we needed :) Screened porch is nice for fall. Kids loved the karaoke machine!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

13 Oct 2024

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

Great space!

We had a blast in this area! Space was clean, secure and well stocked for a large geoup!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina B.

29 July 2024

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

Perfect place close to the Beach!

We stayed over a weekend for my husbands birthday with friends. We stayed Friday to Sunday Friday we stayed in and played games. There is a nice big table perfect for games. Saturday we went to the beach that was maybe a mile away and spent the day there. We planned on grilling out for dinner but were a little disappointed to find the grill not working with no propane. But improvised and cooked inside. We had 11 people total who had to shower and didn’t have any issues with not enough towels or hot water. Everyone had places to sleep and were comfortable! Would definitely stay again for a beach trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

6 July 2024

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

Cute little get away

It was a perfect and quiet neighborhood! The house was clean and had what we needed to prepare food for 9 people! We had fove kids from 4-16 and four adults. There were things for all of us to do in the house, granted, we mostly ate and slept. Its a nive litrle commute to Chicago and there are many things to do in the area! Kids' favorite day was just relaxing at the beach and it was absolutely beautiful! We also checked out a cubs game on the 4th Go Cibs Go! And they took home the W! This place was a great get way for our little big family! We would definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 July 2023

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

traveler

we loved the house

Stayed 34 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

15 Sept 2022

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

Weekend stay

Perfect space for our weekend together ! We came in town from the west coast and the east coast for a wedding and this was a cozy, comfortable space for 5 adults. Back patio and outdoor area was an added bonus! Loved being so close to the dunes!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

7 Aug 2022

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

Very functional!

We came for a girls weekend, celebrating my daughter’s 10th birthday. We had 12 girls, all different ages and the property was great for all of us. It is really close to the Miller Beach South Shore Train Line. Sadly, it was under construction when we stayed so we had to drive to the East Chicago station but it was an easy drive. We really enjoyed our time and our stay. We would rent the property again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

dana W.

2 Jan 2022

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Needs help with listing.

The a/c was not working when we arrived. Lights did not work in the dining room and hallway. There was a bug on the coffee table. Two dining room chairs were broken. Advertised for sleeping 14, but recliners, 1 broken, were counted. For sleeping 14, there was one frying pan and one pan to feed 14. and they were rusted. While the owner was helpful with superficial stuff, she was rude and disrespectful for having to deal with necessities. Waiting for her to bring pans to cook for my family caused us to miss half a day of vacation time. Considering we rented well in advance, the property should have been ready for us to arrive after the 4:00 check in time. We arrived that evening.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G., Dayton, OH

4 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful property near Lake Michigan!

The house is beautiful! It was well stocked and very clean. The beds were the most comfortable we’ve slept in outside of our own home. One small bathroom was a little inconvenient with 8 people, but in our search of the area, that seemed typical for most properties, and not a fault of the owners. We’d definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie B.

24 June 2021

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

Good location to beach

The house was very clean. It was just a quick drive to the beach and about a 10 min drive to restaurants. The alarm system let's you know when a door is opened and which door, that was a nice feature. Only thing I'd add, is a TV in the kids room :) owner was responsive to my questions and we had a fun time! Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B., Las Vegas, NV

1 Oct 2020

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

It was a nice property.

The house worked great for 4 adults and a little dog! The only real suggestions I have are get a mirror in each bedroom, make sure there's some wood available before guest arrival and remove the one picture showing the neighbors grilling area, from the pictures that advertise the property. Binika is a sweetheart and easy to talk to. We could have stayed longer if life would have allowed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Chicago

5 Aug 2020

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

Home away from home

This was one of the best experiences my family and I had. The property was very clean and comfortable. The property manager was extremely nice and accessible. We will definitely rebook this property on our next family trip to the dunes.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

DENISE G., ARTHUR

23 July 2020

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

Vacay getaway

We had an awesome all girls weekend! really enjoyed the beach and the house, the owner was very helpful regarding check-in and making sure that we didn't need anything. She answered all our questions and was very considerate. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Cassie D.

7 July 2020

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

Gary

Great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Roberto R.

31 Dec 2019

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

Love it here

Very great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Carly G., Austin

27 Dec 2019

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

Holiday Visit

This property was perfect for our needs while visiting family in Portage over the Christmas holiday. The house is cute with recent updates. The owner has thought about a lot of the little things and even had some festive holiday decorations.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Kids Room

Masterbedroom

Third Bedroom

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Spaces

About this property