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Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach!

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Gary

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A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large mirror, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with wooden walls, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.
A neatly made bed with a brown throw blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a circular wall decoration, and a window with sheer curtains.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden dining area, and a coffee station.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroom1100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Gary

Miller Beach stay.A stay at this Miller Beach vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park. Indian Boundary Park and Marquette Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Indian Boundary Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marquette Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • East Shoreline - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marquette Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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

Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach!

Welcome to your home away from home in Miller Beach, Indiana. Just a 9 minute walk to Lake Michigan and about an hour from Chicago. You can either drive or take the South Shore train straight into downtown Chicago by Millennium Park.
We usually earn 5 stars for cleanliness, communication, and location, but guests expecting a hotel style or high end experience may not find it a fit.

Built in 1956, this is not a luxury or newly remodeled home. It’s been adapted for short term rentals and priced accordingly.
Ideal for guests who value cleanliness, location, safety, clear communication, and an affordable stay.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please wash any used dishes before checkout.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 44.7 mi (73-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from East Shoreline and 1 mi (3-min drive) from Marquette Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (22-min drive) and Majestic Star Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach! to downtown Gary?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi away from Gary.

Cozy Family Getaway- 4 Blocks From The Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the house, it was clean and in a safe location. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay for our family of 5. Beds were really comfortable and the A/C worked very well. A nice little stay for a family looking for safety and comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property and we'll maintained in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026