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Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, colorful wall art, a teal sofa, and a dining table with chairs.
A backyard with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a barbecue area.
A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by sand and sparse vegetation.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a red chair, and a surfboard wall art.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7549 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, East Shoreline
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gary

Miller Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Miller Beach cottage, 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 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • East Shoreline - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Long Lake - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Indian Boundary Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬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.

Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park

~Short 3 block walk (10 min) to an incredible 2.5 mile stretch of Lake MI beach
~Surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park - lots of trails to explore
~Bayless Dune Hike is 1 block south
~45min drive to Chicago city center
~Fast wifi-95Mbps
~Beach towels, beach chairs & umbrella, wagon, life jackets, & beach toys provided
~Included: Weber gas grill, keurig duo, kettle, crockpot, cozy beds, firewood (outdoor firepit), 2 Roku TVs, +more
~Close drive to train station -South Shore Line goes from Chicago-South Bend/Notre Dame
~When you stay with us, you can get lost in nature or the big city (Chicago) - or you never have to leave:)
*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE STAIRS (APPROX 15) FOR ENTERING/LEAVING THE PROPERTY*
*ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1) The bedrooms don't have doors - the master & bunk room have curtains separating the rooms from the main area. The loft is open to the master.
2) The indoor fireplace (under the TV in the living room) is non-functional - it is just for looks.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 549 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

-No parties, illegal drugs, smoking/vaping, pets, and/or fireworks allowed on property -Children under 5, are not allowed in loft. -Swim at own risk
-Booking guest is responsible for the safety of all guests. Owner is not liable, should anything occur during the stay, on or off the property.
-Quiet Hours are 10pm-9am. -Rental Agreement must be completed to gain access. -Host reserves right to cancel (penalty free) if guest has bad review.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children under 5 years are not allowed in loft.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park to the airport?

This cottage is 43.8 mi (63-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park on Jul 31, 2026 start from $1,149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park to the beach?

This cottage is a short 11-minute walk from East Shoreline and 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Marquette Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (20-min drive) and Majestic Star Casino (22-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park to downtown Gary?

This cottage is 5.7 mi away from Gary.

Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weylin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay and robin was super helpful and friendly! Great location close to lake
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great Everything was clean i would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jax D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful visit with great hosting from Robin. Would highly recommend to families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time, great little getaway place. Host was wonderful, thoughtful and available if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation spot for a family. Walking distance to beach was super convenient. This place provided everything we needed to cook or grill and even things to take to the beach. Whole family loved it and had an amazing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Quick family getaway

Perfect little spot for a quick family getaway. We loved the fire pit and the screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great spot for me to get some rnr while i had a few free days between jobs. Robin was great to deal with. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

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

Couple nights away

Property is clean and well stocked. The host is wonderful and easy to communicate with. Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasity S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! Just a quick walk to the beach. Easy drives to the state and national parks. Very comfortable place and we enjoyed sitting outside on the patio and screened in porch every night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved everything about it. Super cozy home! So cute and fun! Practical and safe! Close to beach! Absolutely Perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike H.

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

Super cute and colorful

This place was a great little place full of color and fun. Kitchen was very well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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

Hidden Hummingbird Gem!

This house is fabulous from the decor, amenities, and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liesl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The neighborhood is very quiet. Just a few blocks from the beach, making it an easy walk. The house is cozy and charming. It had everything we needed & more. (beach chairs, umbrella, paddle board, marshmallow roasting forks, games, plenty of towels, a crockpot, etc) Checking in was a breeze and Robin was easy to contact with any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFF M.

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

Very cute house!

It is small but very cozy, and the screened in porch really helps add to the size. The kids loved the loft area and that really helped add to the sleeping arrangement as well. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

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

Awesome Rental

My daughter and I came for the Indiana Dunes birding festival. Wverywhere we needed to be was about 15 minutes away. Great location. Loved the decor. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilee H.

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

Fun house

House is great for a family! Kids loved the loft area. Short walk to the beach was perfect. The outdoor/patio area was fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Fun times

The place is very bright and colorful. Good vibes ! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The beach was very close. The cottage had everything we needed. We really only had to buy food everything else you could think of was supplied. Very easy to communicate to the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josina m.

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

The best

Our whole family ages 3 to 73 had a great time! We love what my kids call “the colorful house!”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

Super cute cottage

Super cute cottage! Small, but they have used the space well. Walking distance to a beautiful beach that is pretty much private. Owner is very communicative and cottage was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

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

Quick winter visit

The place is incredible, stayed in January when it snowed but the cottage is well insulated and heater works flawlessly. Super clean, colorful and we can only imagine how awesome it would be in the summer. Great communication, great accommodating host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Our young kids enjoyed the bunk beds and playing games in the loft. Appreciate all the beach items available for our use and convenient walk to access Miller Beach. The counter/seating area was not swept but it was a minor oversight overall. The host was incredibly helpful and responsive from booking through checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily W.

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

Close to beach with great a kiddo/family friendly stay

Robin communicated very well with our family. The rental is so charming with fun bright colors, full of family board games, a kitchen with everything you need and a yard screened porch for guaranteed relaxation. Rental is close to the Indiana Dunes National Park which was our main reason for staying in the area. We would for sure stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was quaint and the kids loved it. They really try to provide you with everything to make your stay enjoyable. Property manager was phenomenal. It was a nice get away. Loved that the beach was a short walk away. We enjoyed watching the sunset on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great house and great location

House was perfect for four of us for 4 nights. House was located close to Indiana Dunes State and National Parks. Online description was very accurate and the house was well stocked with everything we needed. Communication with the host was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023