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

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of trees through large windows.
A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious room with large windows offering a view of a lush garden. There is a comfortable seating area with a sofa and a side table.
A modern house with a gray exterior, a bright orange door, and a small porch with two chairs and two pumpkins.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are multiple windows providing views of the surrounding trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, East Shoreline
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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

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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 Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Indian Boundary Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marquette Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Shoreline - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marquette Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪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) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach on 31 January 2027 start from NZ$1,849, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill’s home was just what our family needed for a long weekend. Tasteful, great artwork throughout, comfy. My granddog had a great time too! Really enjoyed this area of NW Indiana as we’d not been to Miller Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Miller Beach. Place is nicely furnished and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, wonderfully maintained with everything we needed. We loved all the fun artwork, games and being so close to the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what it looks like

Amazing stay, and beautiful surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Short, easy walk to the beach. Very quiet, safe neighborhood. Close to both Chicago and Michigan City. Host was incredible! Garage door opener and grill weren’t working when we were there, but the host immediately responded when I told her about these issues, and they weren’t major enough to put even a dent in our trip. The main level shower and tub are amazing. My youngest could have spent our entire trip in the bathtub. Kitchen had everything we could have needed. The entire property is updated and very clean. Beach is very clean. The water felt cold but as soon as you were in, it was amazing. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed stay

Appreciated being able to bring 3 large dogs for a family getaway. Easy walk to the beach. Felt safe walking dogs anytime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. You can feel the love that the hosts put into it and you'll want for nothing. Close to the beach with great foresty outdoor space. Host was a pleasure to work with. Miller Beach is a treasure, and this charming house is an ideal way to experience it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Jill was very helpful with any questions that we had during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and so well stocked with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay Clean

Clean, quiet and comfortable! The host was pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dunes and beyond

We enjoyed our stay. From running on the beach, to hiking the dunes the house was a great hub to return to. Great location if you want to hit Chicago and the National park in one trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house near Lake Michigan

This house was very clean and good location with private backyard and close to the beach. Our family of 8 fit comfortably
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

9/10 Excellent

Our stay was all we hoped for. The property was very nice and a close walk to the beach. We would definitely go back again. Thank you Jill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Everything was great! Highly recommend for beach access and/or hiking 😊 Dogs absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Relaxing get-away under a canopy of trees - short walk to Lake Michigan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family weekend

Overall, the home’s interior was beautiful and clean. However, the exterior yard could use some cleaning/maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
Gary - thank you so much for your stay and for your constructive feedback! We have had a landscaping crew standing by to work on the yard area for several weeks - we just needed a day or two where the home wasn't booked! We've had such an overwhelming response to Playa Zen North and have been working to accommodate all of the requests - good problem to have I guess :-) But yes, since your stay, the crew has come in and done a bunch of "spring cleaning" to the yard. Thanks again for your stay and your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stocked rental I’ve ever had

Loved the house and all that came with it. The kitchen was so well stocked that you’d think you were at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walk to the beach!

The house's common areas are well suited for group togetherness and the kitchen is well stocked. The highlight was walking to the clean, nearly empty beach not just to swim but also just to see sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a family gathering!

Had a great stay over Thanksgiving, the kitchen had everything for cooking a great meal. The living room/kitchen is perfect for enabling family to spread out a bit and still be in the same area, and the view through the trees was wonderful! The nearby grocery store has all the basics but if you need specialty items you might want to bring those along. Easy walking distance to the beach! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacay

Very nice house. One i wish i could retire there. Had everything u needed. My grandkids and my son loved it. Alot of room to move around. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing & Inviting

Playa Zen Miller Beach House is a beautifully decorated home which inspires peace, relaxation and calmness. We especially enjoyed a family of deer visited us everyday. If you are looking to disconnect and reconnect with yourself and loved ones, this is the place. We also enjoyed the Indiana Dunes Park which was less than a 10 min drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Raquel, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we can host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The home is so wonderful and the surroundings peaceful. So close to the beach. The host is truly exceptional. We had a wonderful time. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay in the Dunes Area

The vacation home near Miller Beach in IN was comfortable and great a place to stay while we explored the Dunes and beaches. It was well stocked with everything from complete kitchen to linens and laundry as well as relaxing entertaininment via streaming TVs. We enjoyed the fire pit outdoors creating s'mores and memories of a wonderful time together. Our hostess was available to answer questions and guide us through this lovely area. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

We enjoyed our stay. Good location for exploring the Indiana Dunes and just a few blocks from the beach. We took our dogs there every night at sunset. Beautiful! Owner was very responsive to our queries and very determined to make sure we had what we needed. We had a lovely fire in the fire pit one night. Although we were in a residential area, the adjacent woods made the yard feel quite private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional Property!! Stunning!!

One of the most gracious host. One of the most scenic and exquisite properties. Absolutely tastefully decorated from the linens from the Hyatt appliances to the nice stemware to the exceptional utensils. Everything just amazing I would definitely stay here again and plan on it and suggest everyone to book this property. Sending love from Minneapolis and New York City. Definitely enjoyed the stay during a time of grievance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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