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Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids are ALWAYS to be accompanied by an adult.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

Property is also known as

Restored Cottage Across the Street From the Beach 5br/3ba

About the area

Map
Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marquette Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • West Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 12 min drive - 9.5 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.

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Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

We love this property, so spacious and comfortable, filled with art, books, board games and everything you need for a relaxing and fun stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great house for large family. Very cozy, yet spacious. Fenced yard was great as was the close proximity to the beach
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

5th year in this great house steps from the beach. Everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

It was perfect weather and a short walk to the beach. We had the best time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Very cute with lots of common area space. Clean and easy to check in. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

This is our 3rd year, and we have already booked for 2024. We love this house and it’s proximity to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

we loved every minute of it! The place was wonderful, the owner was accessible and we didn't want to leave1
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

4th year in this house. Everything is perfect. Close to beach. Lots of space to chill.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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.)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Our 2nd stay at the "Blue House"! 4th, 5th and 6th generation Miller Beach kids enjoyed our stay and a front row to the Gary Air Shore. This home is the perfect Miller Beach location. Perfect layout, well stocked and an attentive owner, which is hard to find! This time we were without my brother, but we truely felt his presence in every sunrise and sunset. Thank you Margaret....
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

My entire family had a great time here. My parents and sister’s family joined us (11 total and 2 dogs) for a great beach week. The beach is gorgeous with amazing sunsets (and views of the Chicago skyline) 7 of the 8 nights we stayed. The dogs had plenty of yard room and the people had plenty of house room! Even with 11 of us, we only used 4 of the 5 bedrooms because the cousins thought it was so fun to camp in the bunk room which sleeps 5. Huge kitchen and dining space for meals for a large group was really helpful. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Loved the amenities- outdoor shower, hot tub, beautiful porch area in the back of the house! Definitely the most beautiful house in the whole area. The beach entrance was across the street and was amazing- you do have to walk over a small hill of sand to reach the beach, just an fyi for those with any mobility needs. There were a few items that could use repair, but nothing that negatively affected our group of 10 (including small children). Overall a very enjoyable time and wonderful home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023