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Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Front Door
Enjoy Magnificent sunsets on the Beach with Family and Friends!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Marquette Park
  • Place, Ogden Dunes Beach
  • Place, West Beach
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Blue Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Orange Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Second Master

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Lower Level Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!

Enjoy your vacation in our newly built Casa Blanca beach inspired home. Located just 2 blocks from the beach.

The open concept main level offers comfortable living with spacious Chefs Kitchen overlooking the Dining Room and Living Room and with Wood-Burning fireplace. Perfect for reading or quiet time, the cozy Den overlooks the first floor and is just 3 steps up from the main level. There are 2 Bedrooms each with Queen Beds on this level with 2 Full bathrooms. The Upper level offers a spacious Family Room with TV and Air Hockey and opens onto a balcony overlooking the yard with treetop views. There are 2 Jack and Jill Bunk Rooms with an assortment of Twin and Full beds sleeping with a Hall Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has a King bed and a large En-Suite Bathroom. Escape to lower lever for a game of billiards, ping-pong, sports-tv.

The wrap around deck offers areas to lounge and dine complete with Gas grill. Shower off in our outdoor shower and relax in a hammock after a fun day at the beach; a picturesque fully landscaped spacious lot featuring a wood burning fire pit, with enough room for outdoor play like our bean bag toss and other outdoor activities. Home easily sleeps up to 17 people, advertised rate is for up to 10 guests. Fees apply for each additional guest over the allotted 10.

Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking- Damage fees will be charged
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Use of Hot Tub only when fees and waivers have been completed.
5 night minimum stay requirement during Summer Season (June 1- September 15)

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: 17
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 deadlock

About the area

Gary

Located on a lake, 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 Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marquette Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • West Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 8 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flamingo Pizza of Miller - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪J J Fish & Chicken - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

The perfect getaway

House is beautiful, kitchen was great and the porch was amazing!! One of the best places we’ve stayed to host a family reunion. Plus, it’s walking distance to our favorite lake. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Weekend in Gary

The house was well stocked and very close to the beach and Marquette park. The hot tub was a hit and we loved all of the different hang out areas. The host was also very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Good place for a crowd

It is tough to find a comfortable place to get together with a very big family, but this place was awesome. Beach and playgrounds just a few minutes walk away. Backyard space. Giant kitchen and laundry - crucial with this many people and kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcie G.

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

Spacious house for multiple families

This was a great rental with plenty of room for 3 families and our mother (7 adults and 7 kids). The house was modern, stocked with essentials, and had plenty of entertainment opportunities and ample parking spaces. The host was always quick to reply and very accommodating. Easy walk to the beach was a great bonus!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAMES W.

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

Great family stay

This was the first time that my family and I have been together in over a year because of the pandemic. We could not have chosen a better property, it is a very clean and updated property with a lot of things to do that whole family could enjoy. My family and I are truly grateful for this experience and we would come back again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H.

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

Missy's travels

This is our 2nd year to rent this lovely home. It is so spacious and enough room for our family. A well equiped kitchen, and plenty of seating for us to eat and play table games. Comfy beds. There are areas to sit and read or sit on the porch or do a puzzle. The piano is a plus. Lots of inside activitties, pool, pingpong, air hockey table for the kids if the weather is not favorable. An easy walk to the beach, great bike path nearby, frisbee golf, and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C., Chicago IL

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

Holiday Family Gathering

Lovely space with multiple comfortable sitting areas for conversation, game-playing, watching TV. Used the well appointed kitchen for preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Loved the bathroom features--overhead mounted rain shower heads, and grand soaking tub in the king size suite. Easy walk to lakefront beach and lovely Marquette Park
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan f., Anderson, IN

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

Wonderful place!

This was a fantastic place for our extended family to be together (grandparents, adult children and 4 children). There is plenty of room and lots to do in the home. Additionally, having extra beach towels available and a wagon designed to go in the sand was a huge plus pulling two 3 years olds and a 1 year old. The kitchen was amazing and since most of our meals were together in the home, it made prep and eating together work very well. The proximity to the beach was great and we often walked there several times a day. I would highly recommend this home as a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Family celebration

The property was wonderful. We loved the main living area where we could all gather for visiting, cooking, eating, play games, etc. and have plenty of room for all 9 of us and a baby and dog. Had great amenities which we didn’t get around to using. Had everything on the kitchen you might need and more. All was clean, well kept and great outdoor areas which we would have enjoyed if the weather had cooperated. Will definitely keep this in mind for a future get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

D B., Chicago, IL

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

A lovely house close to the Indiana Dunes

This is a beautiful house so close to several nice beaches and the Dunes. We loved the layout, and there was plenty of space for the 13 of us. We loved the outdoor grill, pool table, the TV set ups, hot tub and the air hockey table. Do much indoor entertainment. One suggestion would be to have a few more or better ladles/cooking apparatus/can openers etc.. But we had plenty of cutlery, plates, towels etc. The property manager Magaret was super responsive and worked with us through some of our special requests. We had an amazing time. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Medina, OH

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

New beautiful place with top of the line appliances

Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for a large gathering. Each bathroom has unique tile and glass door showers. Appliances and pots and pans were top of the line and made prep part of the vacation. Yes just a short walk to the beach but the road in front was lacking a side walk and traffic was faster than posted speed. But then a nice winding sidewalk to the nearby park and beach. Early mornings we had the beach to ourselves! Maybe lacking nigh time larger selection of dining but we ate in most nights. Overall this place is a gem and the area will improve with time. Would stay again for sure. Owner was always quick to communicate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Family getaway

Casa Blanca was a lovely home and met the needs and wants for our family getaway. We had more than enough room for everyone. A very short walk to the beach and a great playground for our two five year olds. The pool table, ping pong table and air hockey were fun additions. The kitchen well appointed. This is picky, but we wished there were tongs for grilling and a better wine opener. All the beds were very comfortable. Soft sheets, nice pillows and towels. Owner’s bathroom had a luxurious tub. My communication with Crystal, the property manager and Margaret, the owner was helpful and responsive. Margaret took a late evening call to help us reset the dishwasher. I would highly recommend this property. Thank you for a memorable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

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

Casa Blanca was marvelous for us!

Seven families had a great week-long reunion. A picture on Houzz shows the lower level bedroom has a door to the outside; bikes and other gear can come in and out without having to navigate stairs! From our 3-year-old to our 75-year-old, we loved using the ping-pong table. We couldn't find the cornhole (nor the hammock), but we found an unexpected bocce ball set! The overstuffed chairs near the pool table were worn and superfluous; the oversized bean bag chair got a lot more use. On the back lawn we played our croquet set and enjoyed the hot tub. We took the beach wagon to the beach, which was delightful. The clothes washer was out of order. The bedroom on the lower level has no closet, nor any place to hang clothes, so we used the mudroom coat hooks. We enjoyed dining on the wrap-around porch, using two large tables. However, the door from the kitchen to the porch is hard to open and close, so going back for seconds was tedious. Reviews mentioning that door date back to 2021. The piano is in better shape than we expected; thanks, Margaret, for getting it in shape! The coffee table in the upper section of the first floor was great for jigsaw puzzles. Our young kid's favorite area was the living room on the second floor; they reconfigured the couch cushions as houses, a bank, and a "marketplace". Despite adjusting the thermostats, the second floor was too warm and the lower level was too cool. These quibbles aside, we loved Casa Blanca and will seriously consider returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Nice home for family and friends gathering

The home had plenty of room for all of us. The location worked well for the activities we wanted to do. Check-in was easy. Kitchen was well equipped. We enjoy our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and great location, easily walkable to the beach and park. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous and immaculate property a block from the beach. It was perfect for my cousins and our kids! The host was very responsive. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

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

Family gathering

Very nice inside accommodations. Roomy, equipped, clean, and fun. Social coffee on the front deck started our mornings (some updated cushions needed). Enjoyed the game rooms and nightly games, family meals, smores at the fire pit, and close proximity to beach and park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

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

relaxing family getaway

The house is spacious with room to have some privacy and to gather for food and fun. Great proximity to the beach and park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

Lovely stay with short walk to Lake Michigan

This house was the perfect location to meet up with Grandma and Grandpa while we were traveling with our 3 kids and dogs. The house had plenty of space and was just a short distance from a walking path for our dogs, as well as a short walk to the beach. We were able to visit Indiana Dunes National Park easily and were only a short drive to the train station that took us into Chicago. Great location. Lots of wild life to view in the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great place for a group outing

8 of us stayed at the house, plenty of beds, plenty of places to sit and talk / watch TV, kitchen had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Christmas Celebration

We had rented this property last year for our family Christmas and were so happy with it, we did so again this year. It was perfect, as expected. So many amenities we didn’t even get a chance to use. Wonderful host, location and space for 11 adults, 1 toddler, and a geriatric dog. We will definitely rent again and everyone thought we should try to meet up in the summer sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

anna H.

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

Had a great family thanksgiving

The house was beautiful and there was so much stuff for the kids and adults to do! The host was resposinve to all our needs. The only thing that did not work was the coffee maker. Easy fix:) would recommend a stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

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

Excellent

The whole family enjoyed our stay and loved the location to the beach. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie g.

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

A great stay at Miller Beach

We had a great trip to Miller Beach. Margaret’s house was as described. Lots of board games, plus pool, ping pong and air hockey were great for the kids. Check in was easy and her communication was quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Stunning Home Steps From Lake Michigan and National Park

Margaret's home was SO beautiful and comfortable for my family - there were 10 of us ranging in ages from 3 to 76! My husband and I enjoyed our morning coffee on the front porch, listening to the birds and watching the deer stroll by. Our two families from Texas and Virginia met in Miller Beach to explore Indiana Dunes National Park. The park and the beaches are stunning. The home was a great location for these activities. We were not too familiar with the Gary, Indiana area living so far away, and admittingly were a little worried as we were just a couple miles away from the house and the surrounding area looked a bit abandoned. Once we got to the home and explored the neighborhood, we felt safe and right at home. We did have to drive to Merrillville (25 mins away) to find a more robust grocery store, which wasn't a huge deal. All in all, we had a wonderful stay! Thanks for the hospitality Margaret!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Spaan

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Margaret is a realtor with @ properties in the Chicago area. She started Restore North Shore, a construction and design company in 2010. She discovered Miller Beach in 2013, and purchased this abandoned cottage in 2016 with the desire to breathe life back into it. It was a complete labor of love, and she hopes to purchase more homes in need of repair throughout Chicago and the Miller area.

Why they chose this property

Just around the corner from the beach, this property is a wonderful place to gather with family and friends!

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