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Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach

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Amazing views of your one acre duneland yard through soaring 15 ft windows
We’ll equipped modern kitchen
Large bathroom with huge soaking tub and rain shower
Easy to find the bright orange door!
S’mores anyone? Fire pit under the stars

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Marquette Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ogden Dunes Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • West Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King

1 King Bed

Lower level

1 Queen Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

2nd Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach

Find your Zen at 5 Star rated Playa Zen North and experience the quiet healing power of nature. This beautiful 3 Bed/2 Bath spacious, modern home offers a one-of-a kind immersion in natural beauty, with soaring 15 foot windows overlooking an acre of wooded dunes in a park-like setting less than two blocks from the beach. Soak in the giant tub for two with a massive window, facing your private woods. The only sounds you’ll hear are birds, rustling leaves, and waves of Lake Michigan. Pups welcome!

Your friends and family will enjoy 15 ft. tall windows with a spectacular view, modern well equipped kitchen, open living space, stone fire pit under the trees, a large deck, family room with 80 inch smart tv, and a beautiful outdoor fire pit to hang out on those cooler nights.

Each bedroom features hotel quality mattresses for a comfortable night's rest after your day in the Dunes. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the giant tub for two in the primary bath or an invigorating shower with luxurious rain showerheads in both bathrooms.

Bring the pups and let them run free through an acre of private woods, there's even a dog access door that you can open or close depending on your preference.

Check out the extensive art collection from mostly local artists. One of Miller Beach’s oldest restaurants (with great Lake perch, steaks, and chops!) is walkable- less than a block away!

This nature lovers' retreat is surrounded by the nation’s newest national park to the east and west, and Lake Michigan to the north.

Bring your hiking boots: Miller Woods and Douglas Dunes- part of the nation’s newest national park- offer birding trails and specialty hikes in all seasons.

Hitting the trail is a great way to experience winter scenes at the Dunes. All trails are open for winter hiking except the Pinhook Bog Trail (the Upland Trail is open). The Paul H. Douglas Trail, Cowles Bog Trail, and West Beach Trails offer a variety of difficulty levels to experience winter hiking in the park. Experience a moonlight hike along the ridge of West Beach trail, one of over twenty nature trails traversing spectacular dunes and ethereal moonscapes.

Enjoy cross country skiing, snow shoeing or sledding in the National Park. At the end of the day, a bonfire under the stars or in the cozy indoor fireplace will be the perfect nightcap- bring the s'mores!

Whether you venture out into the surrounding parks or simply stay in, under the trees, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, enriched, and grounded the way nature intended.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
$1000 fine for violation
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 fine for violation
Quiet time 10pm - 8am, the house is in a quiet neighborhood, please respect the neighbors. No more than 4 cars on the property.
Absolutely no smoking - Subject to $500 cleaning fee Absolutely no parties - Subject to $1000 fee
If you bring your furry family members, please clean up after them

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
Note from host: $1000 fine for violation
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

About the area

Gary

Located on a river, 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. Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE are also worth visiting.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • West Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flamingo Pizza of Miller - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the 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 Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach located?

Located in Miller Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Marquette Park, Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Indian Boundary Park are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Jill Bellak

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I love to travel and experience living like a local in short term rental properties. After doing this for years, I decided to start hosting others. Being a host is a fantastic experience and it's important to me to ensure all of my guests have a fabulous stay!

Why they chose this property

Playa Zen North is a special place in the woods of Miller Beach. It's unusual in that it's only two blocks from Lake Michigan yet extremely private. We renovated the home, down to the studs, to maximize the beautiful surrounding nature. It's a very peaceful place :-)

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