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Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, internet
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101764 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gary, Indiana
  • Marquette Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ogden Dunes Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • West Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gary

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Miller Beach vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Marquette Park and East Shoreline are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • West Beach - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 5 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio!

Basement Game Room | Furnished Outdoor Space | In-Unit Laundry

Enjoy a lake getaway at this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental home in Gary. 'Beach Daze Cottage' boasts an inviting interior, a furnished outdoor living area, and a prime location just a walk away from Wells Street Beach. When you're not out exploring Lake Michigan, indulge in a game of ping-pong or roast marshmallows around the fire pit! While you're here, be sure to take a day trip to Chicago — less than 40 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 twin bed
- Loft: 2 twin daybeds
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 crib, 1 portable crib

OUTDOOR SPACE
- Private deck, gas grill
- Furnished patio, fire pit, dining area

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TVs w/ cable
- Dining table, ceiling fans

GAME ROOM
- Ping-pong table, arcade game
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar seating, game table

KITCHEN
- All major appliances including dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker
- Cooking basics, spices, knife set
- Dishware & flatware, high chair

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C
- Linens & towels, hair dryer
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent

FAQ
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required for access
- 3-story home

PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walk to Wells Street Beach & Lake Michigan
- Golf courses nearby
- 1 mile to Indiana Dunes State Park
- 4 miles to nearest marina
- 44 miles to Chicago Midway International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 3-story home requires stairs to access
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front of the house facing the sidewalk, and 1 camera is located on the back of the house facing the backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,764 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.9 mi (63-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (20-min drive) and Majestic Star Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! to downtown Gary?

This vacation home is 6 mi away from Gary.

1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, spacious, lots for the older kids to do, right by the clean, peaceful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and comfortable. Would definitely rent again when I'm the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach close by

There was easy non contact check in. The house was very cute with a cheerful color scheme. All of the bedrooms were set up nicely. The house is located a small jaunt away from the beach. There is a very active security system with strobe lights and sounds from pictures being taken. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but dirty and unsafe also a mouse

Let’s start with the pros, this location is minutes away from a great beach. Now for the cons. The house is quite dirty. When we first arrived the table was fully set with plates and bowls. Unfortunately these dishes were dirty and had to be washed immediately. Like each bowl was full of someone’s snack crumbs. The floor was dirty and there were spiderwebs everywhere. The final morning of our stay as we were finishing breakfast we saw a mouse run across the kitchen floor and under the dishwasher. Yuck. The smoke detectors upstairs were all missing. This has to be some sort of code violation. There is an electrical plate upstairs that has a huge hole in it which is a big hazard with young kids. This place is expensive enough that I expected better. 100% do not recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen G., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!!

Perfect short walk to beach. Private. Clean. Great for family time. Will be back if booking allows!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Stay

Very cute little neighborhood just a short walk to the beach! Wagon, high chair, 4-5 folding beach chairs and a new umbrella were provided!! We even found the blender has been removed and our host grabbed a new one for us by the next day! Cute house, lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway close to beach!

The house was perfect for our group of 9, ranging in age from 5-47. The house had everything we needed and was clean and nicely decorated! It is a very short walk to the beach, which was never crowded and always clean! We had a brief malfunction with the carbon monoxide detection system and the owner was there within 5 minutes to remedy the situation. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleasant

This was a lovely place to stay and enjoy a short walk to a lovely beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deulis A. P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and well-kept house

Whoever manages this house is very professional and takes great care of the details. Excellent house for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Holly U., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness

Good trip with some issues.

Overall, a good house. Pros: - Truly is steps from Miller Beach which has a snack shack with burgers, ice cream, etc. - House is very cute and well-stocked. Cons: - We could not open the lockbox to retrieve the key. I texted and called the number they provided several times. It took a few hours to get a call back which was stressful. Ultimately, she sent someone out to help. - The house has a critter issue. I assume they are mice, but they are in the walls and cause lots of noise starting very early in the morning (5am).
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G., Prairie du Rocher, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Don’t let location keep you from renting this amazing rental, Gary Indiana has some beautiful lake front properties. This nice home is literally steps from the beach, 2 min. walk. The location is ideal for visiting the Indiana Dunes National Park. I suggest a short drive north to care stair ants and shops in New Buffalo, MI.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herb M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit to Lake Michigan/Indiana Dunes

Everything needed for a comfortable stay. Close to water, cool at night. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

Great Place close to the Beach

Very spacious, awesome supplies, fully loaded with everything you need. Only a 2 block walk to the beach in a lovely neighborhood. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Amelia K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location for a relaxing weekend

Place is a 1 minute walk to Lake Michigan and the beach is great. The house has a really nice finished basement that wasn’t shown in the pictures that we really enjoyed. The only downfall was that the place was not very clean (dirty floors) and lots of bugs throughout the home (bees, spiders, ants).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach location!

We spent a wonderful long weekend in this charming cottage, had perfect weather for our multiple outings to the beach, which is steps away as advertised! The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed, and the neighborhood is outstanding! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

katie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend getaway!

We enjoyed our stay at this house! There was plenty of beds and the weather was perfect for us to have a bonfire! The wood provided was a little green but burnt well after we got the coals nice and hot. The beach was a quick walk away and a great place to relax and catch some sun. There was plenty of great beach stuff at the house but the umbrella was older and looked broken so we didn't take it. I would rent this house again! If your looking for a place that has a lot of places to eat or things to do, this isn't your area. It was fantastic for laughs and relaxation for a group of friend whom go away once a year to forget the real world for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!

We loved the location and the environment! The secluded, wooded yard out back was so inviting, quiet, and serene. We heard birds, saw wildlife, and listened to the waves. When we were ready to go to the beach, we simply walked over to the water! We loved how close we were. It made it so easy to hop back to the house for lunch and dinner, spending the rest of our time at the beach. We felt safe the entire time, there was plenty for the kids to do, and the adults got to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marlen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

get away to the beach

property was very nice and as described, Quiet neighborhood and close walk to the beach. Beach was very nice. Did not expect boats to park so close to the beach- too many boats. House and location great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reyna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home by the beach

The house was perfectly located steps from the beach. The house was clean and cozy. My husband and kids enjoyed the weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary k s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a great house in a great location

Loved walking to the beach, easy drive to everything else. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hanaly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay / No Issues / As Advertised

Great overall stay - the house was very clean - great inclusion of linens - comfortable beds - good inclusion of things in the Kitchen, etc. Though located in Gary, IN it felt to be in a safe area and the beach really is just a short distance away. Would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

This was the perfect spot for a quick family getaway! The house is a minute walk from the beach and we practically had the beach to ourselves our whole trip! The house was nice, clean, and had everything you could possibly need- towels, bedding, extra pillows and blankets, beach toys, chairs, kitchen supplies, coffee, etc. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend it to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend birthday trip

We took a weekend girls trip for my daughters birthdays and the kids all had a blast. The location was perfect to quickly get to the beach. You feel far away from the hustle and bustle but you are still close enough if you need to run and pick up supplies. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023