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

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A beach with footprints leading to the water, a boat in the distance, and the sun setting over the horizon. - Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park (Gary)
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a red chair, and a surfboard wall art. - Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park (Gary)
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, colorful wall art, a teal sofa, and a dining table with chairs. - Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park (Gary)
A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by sand and sparse vegetation. - Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park (Gary)
A backyard with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a barbecue area. - Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park (Gary)
At Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park , you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 756 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Snorkelling 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: 600 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

Check-out

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

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

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

About the area

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, or check out an event or a game at Gary SouthShore RailCats SteelYard. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gary travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A frozen lake with sparse vegetation in the foreground and a sunset sky.
    Marquette Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A sandy beach with sparse grass and waves in the background.
    Indiana Dunes National Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a pier extending into the water, and a lighthouse in the background.
    East Shoreline
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Lake
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indian Boundary Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park located?

This family-friendly Gary cottage is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Marquette Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robin & The Hummingbird Cottage Team are fantastic. All information was provided asap and any questions were answered within minutes.The Hummingbird Cottage is a hidden gem at Miller Beach/Indiana Dunes. Great location and cottage is equipped great.We walked only a few minutes to the Lake and had BBQ with firepit at the cottage.Great place for dinner with live music is the Flamingo Pizza just a few minutes to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Melanie Sharp

Property was well maintained. Easy check in and out process. Sand Dunes, trail, beach and Lake Michigan were amazing. Great communication with property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Great little place tucked away in a gully. Very vibrant colors. Everything you need for your trip to the beach or to hang out and have a campfire. The beach is a 10 minute walk away. And 15 minutes to Indiana dunes. Great little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and Cozy

Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute and cozy cottage. Robin, the owner, is easy to communicate with and provides a lot of helpful information not just on the property but also the surrounding area. The large screened in porch and lovely garden area gives this property several spots for a group of 6 to spread out so we never felt cramped. It is close to the National Park and Chicago and is also walkable to the beach. I would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Want to come back again

Very clean, fun, festive place to stay. Plenty of beds for our family of seven. And more space than expected for us all to spread out and do our own thing if we wanted to. Extremely impressed with the communication and accomodations made for us while staying from the Host, Robin. Thank you so much for everything. It was a great weekend away. Kids had a great time at the cottage as well as at the beach which is so close you can hear the waves from the screened in porch which was awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable place

This place was so cute and clean. Lots of lively extra little touches, like a coffee and tea station and pretty much everything you’d expect if you were in your own home. I even found scissors so I could hang birthday decorations. Although the host beat me to it by leaving my kiddo some birthday supplies, treats and even a card! Excellent communication from the host as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The hummingbird cottage exudes happiness

This little cottage far exceeded my expectations. The outdoor space was a tucked away oasis. The decor in every room was designed to make one feel happy—the colors and use of space astounded me. We played games that the owner supplied. We enjoyed the screened porch, really everything. There was everything we could have needed. The owner was so friendly and excellent with communication. Loved this place!! Loved the easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Beach and Hiking Getaway

Our fam of five 6, 8 and 12 year olds LOVED our quiet little getaway. We knew the water would be a bit chilly on Lake Michigan but boy was it beautiful...and only a few blocks away! Our kiddos slept in loft. We made every meal there, hiked some trails, played some of the games there and some we brought. There were plenty towels, bath and beach as well as kitchen accessories. It was a perfect getaway before our busy theatre rehearsals and sports camps begin! We definitely hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hummingbird Cottage

Overall, my sister and I enjoyed our stay at The Hummingbird Cottage. The host was very helpful and was very responsive. We loved all the beach supplies (even though we did not swim due to the cold weather), but it was nice that those were available. The cottage was also equipped with a lot of everyday necessities. However, we we just wished their was spare blankets to lounge with while we watched tv. The only negative experience we had was underneath the beds, they were dirty. However, I message the host and she apologized and thanked her for notifying her regarding the mess.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with beach 3 blocks away with very little traffic so walking with kids is not stressful. Lake Michigan was wonderful. Amenities at property were next to none very thoughtful host with all beach apparel available to use. Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family with 2 kids ages 3 and 6, we had a great time! The beach stuff (a wagon, beach umbrella, kids life jackets, sand toys, boogie boards) was especially nice. Kitchen well stocked with dishware, we did not cook really but used the coffee maker. Overall would recommend. Cottage was a good size for us, might be small for more than a few adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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