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

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A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, colorful wall art, a teal sofa, and a dining table with chairs.
A sandy beach path leading to the ocean, surrounded by grassy dunes.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating area.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A sandy beach with footprints and a piece of driftwood.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

The Loft

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Gary

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.
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Map
Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 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.

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. 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation house near the beach. We visited several beaches in the area during our stay, and the best one was just a few blocks away from this house. The neighborhood was peaceful and the house was clean, had everything we needed, and was perfect for what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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

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, 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, 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
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
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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! Just a quick walk to the beach. Easy drives to the state and national parks. Very comfortable place and we enjoyed sitting outside on the patio and screened in porch every night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute house!

It is small but very cozy, and the screened in porch really helps add to the size. The kids loved the loft area and that really helped add to the sleeping arrangement as well. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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 times

The place is very bright and colorful. Good vibes ! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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
We had a great stay! The neighborhood is very quiet. Just a few blocks from the beach, making it an easy walk. The house is cozy and charming. It had everything we needed & more. (beach chairs, umbrella, paddle board, marshmallow roasting forks, games, plenty of towels, a crockpot, etc) Checking in was a breeze and Robin was easy to contact with any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Rental

My daughter and I came for the Indiana Dunes birding festival. Wverywhere we needed to be was about 15 minutes away. Great location. Loved the decor. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 really enjoyed this charming and cozy house during our week at the dunes and the beach. The property was very clean and provided everything we needed for the beach, including a wagon to haul everything. It was just a few minute walk to a relatively quiet part of Miller Beach and a few minute drive to the West Beach area of the National Park (we enjoyed the Diana of the Dunes Dare). The nearby train station provides an easy one hour ride to downtown Chicago, which we took advantage of one day. Our plans changed on check-in day due to heavy storms, but our host graciously allowed us to check in early. The communication was good all around. We were a little suprised by the close quarters in the bedrooms, but it provided the room we needed and the kids enjoyed the loft space. The large screened in porch was a great area to spend time in. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best

Our whole family ages 3 to 73 had a great time! We love what my kids call “the colorful house!”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute cottage

Super cute cottage! Small, but they have used the space well. Walking distance to a beautiful beach that is pretty much private. Owner is very communicative and cottage was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to beach with great a kiddo/family friendly stay

Robin communicated very well with our family. The rental is so charming with fun bright colors, full of family board games, a kitchen with everything you need and a yard screened porch for guaranteed relaxation. Rental is close to the Indiana Dunes National Park which was our main reason for staying in the area. We would for sure stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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