You can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms2 bathrooms260 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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About this property
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 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)
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
5 night minimum stay requirement during Summer Season (June 1- September 15)
Rate advertised is for up to 8 Guests; additional fee of $25 per guest/per night regardless of age.
Use of Hot Tub only when fees and waivers have been completed.
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.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
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
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
About the area
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Gary travel guide
Is Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking at Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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
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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!
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!
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!!
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.
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!
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!
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.)
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.
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....
Our family loved staying here as the beach is walking distance in a nice quiet neighborhood. The home itself is nicely decorated with all the amenities needed for cooking, relaxing and visiting the beach. There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep and clean updated bathrooms to meet everyone's needs. My only suggestions would be for some updated chairs/pillows in the living room area and a few repairs on the decking. You provided a fabulous outdoor shower area (even with hot water) adjacent to the hot tub so there is absolutely no reason for sand to get into the hot tub. We utilized this along with your generous beach chairs and sand toys. We would most definitely stay here again. Thank you!!
Well-equipped, cozy, comfy cottage just a few steps from the beach. Extremely well-stocked kitchen with an open floor plan made it easy to cook, entertain, and visit at the same time. Very clean and very quiet.
The property was everything we needed for two families to enjoy the entire week. Location across front the beach was awesome literally a three min walk to it. The water was clear and refreshing. Our stay had a few minors issues and the host was responsive and did what was needed. Few touches are needed on the aesthetics but all in all a great location great house great Host, beautiful water and an awesome beach. That is truly a hidden gem in Miller Beach.
This was our 2nd year in this house. Though we had a few minor issues this year, (which were quickly taken care of,) this was still a Wonderful and Perfect place for our family summer get-away. We'll be back!!
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.