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Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a small table with a plant, and framed pictures on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the neighborhood.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a large window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, East Shoreline
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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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 Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East Shoreline - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Indian Boundary Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marquette Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the garage full of things for the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you for the kind words,- please, come and visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Worked fine for what we needed for our first visit to the big lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you for visiting! Enjoy the summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a quick lake getaway for our family. Very nice accommodations! Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house with the proximity to beach as described & hostess very responsive to any tiny request. ("How do you work the air conditioning, for example). The views of the lake were BETTER than described. The neighborhood is high-rent and gorgeous and we LOVED the proximity to Marquette Park and Lake street eating establishments. Don't be put off by inaccurate stereotypes of Gary Indiana, this one's really a delight.Note that host will tell you there is room for five cars in the driveway & that's true; one more in the garage makes 6. Plan on asking your guests to carpool because there is NO.STREET.PARKING. (as advertised)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you for your kind words-we are glad you enjoyed your stay and got some rest. Please, come back any time! Happy summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstandingly Superb...Excellent Location. Very Accommodating. Very clean and close to beach. Absolute gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words! Do come back soon! And- congratulations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway

We loved the house and the proximity to the beach. Perfect for a quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Lake Michigan visit

A delightful time in a comfortable, clean, interesting home. We had a great time in the home and on Lake Michigan, a two minute walk away. Hope to get back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! There was enough room for my large family and the property was clean. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It’s important to note that this property has a lot of stairs (I would add that in the listing for those with small children, elderly, or disabled). Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay, although it was for a sad occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
Thank you for the kind words. Do consider visiting us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was such a cool spot that was close to the beach and had plenty of space for sleeping. The unit had everything you needed and more. The owners were very helpful and quick to respond with needs. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you for kind words, Samantha! We loved hosting you in our lake house- please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We stayed here while visiting Lake Michigan. The house was amazing and had a great location to the lake. It’s in a quiet spot, and is right at the beach access. The owner is very helpful and had the pullout and trundle set up and ready for us! We would recommend here and stay here again if ever in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you very much for your kind words! Come back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the openness of the house and the amenities. Plenty of games and beach toys. Some of the door locks didn’t work which was tricky with different families and privacy. The pots and pans need replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner needs to buy a WHISK for the kitchen. The walk to the beach is one-minute. Very beautiful. We used it to commute to Chicago. Worked fine for that. Don't let "Gary, Indiana" be an issue. We loved the area and walk to the beach in the morning. Light in the windows in the morning was very welcome. You can see Lake Michigan from the kitchen windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great aside for a confusion with the entry PIN. The actual number in the message sent was different from the information sent over in the email.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Easy beach access but not clean

The house was great. Really close to the beach with easy beach access. Plenty of room for my family and beautiful views from the kitchen and roof patio. Relaxing fire pit in backyard was a nice place to hang out and cook smores. My only complaint is that the house was not very clean. Our feet turned back from the floors. Definitely needs a good deep cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Traci. As you recalled, your family had arrived earlier than 3 pm, check in time, while the cleaning was still in process. Yes, another hour would have made a difference in cleanliness of the floors, but we left as you and your family deserved to start your vacation. And we explained that the guests before you left a lot of work, and even serious damage to the walls that we had to make it safe and presentable to your party. I am learning my lesson,- I should not let my standards suffer because I need to be nice and understanding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect 4th of July Getaway

We had a truly wonderful stay! We were a group of 4 adults and 5 kids ranging from 2.5 to 9 years old, and this home was absolutely perfect for us. One of the highlights was watching the fireworks right from the deck—shot off from the beach nearby. The proximity to the beach couldn't have been better! Just a short climb over the dune and we were on the sand.The house was stocked with everything we needed and more. Tons of beach gear, chairs, umbrellas, and floats made our beach days super convenient. And the kitchen was a dream! I’ve never stayed anywhere with such a well-appointed kitchen—every pot, pan, and gadget you could imagine was there. Cooking for a group was a breeze.Inside, there was more than enough space for everyone to spread out comfortably. The bedrooms had ice-cold AC, cozy bedding, and plenty of room. The living area was equally inviting with comfy couches and great TVs for winding down after long beach days. The kids loved the bunk room, hanging out and watching TV on the giant beanbag chair. The firepit and grilling area were perfect for evening hangouts, and there was ample parking for all of us.Inga was a fantastic host—responsive, helpful, and made everything easy. Check-in and check-out were smooth and simple. The home itself was spotless, beautifully decorated, and felt modern and welcoming. We truly loved every moment and are already talking about coming back. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and amenities

We were a group of two families with a mix of kids. The number of beds and the options to configure sleeping arrangements provided flexibility for our group. Beds, sheets and pillows were very comfortable, many extra blankets and bedding, if needed. Kitchen was outfitted well, we had everything we needed to stay at home and cook. Living area was bright and airy with a fresh aesthetic, nice space for a large group. Plenty of beach and bath towels, with the ability to wash at the end of the day. Even shampoo and conditioners were provided, a simple but nice convenience as we all forgot! Beautifully landscaped, terraced back yard with Adirondack chairs and Solo Stove (firewood was available). Access to beach was about 2 minutes by slow stroll. Owner encouraged us to use beach chairs, paddle boards, games, etc for fun at the beach. Neighbors were very friendly. We spent a day on Eastern side of Dunes National Park, and comparatively, Miller Beach (home’s location) was by far the nicest beach we came across. Very fine, soft sand with gradual ocean grade compared to other beaches that were rocky with a steeper grade. Short-ish walk to Marquette Park. Pay attention to daily wind warnings and rip currents. The owner responded quickly to questions and was open and accommodating. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location. This was a great house, close to a beautiful, almost empty beach that felt private, perfect for a quiet vacation. We are a family of four and didn't use all the space, so it worked out great for us. The house is spacious for a small family and has enough beds to accommodate many more, though it might feel a bit crowded with more than 8 people.The whole house is well equipped with kitchen utensils, bedroom and bathroom linens, and towels. It even came with beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and beach towels, which was a wonderful surprise since we hadn't brought any of our own. Inga kindly let us know we were welcome to use anything in the house.A couple of practical notes for future guests: the neighborhood is a mix of well-kept and more run-down homes, and every night one nearby neighbor was doing loud construction work late into the evening, completely outside of the host's control. Also worth knowing, the closest grocery store is a Walmart about 22 minutes away, so it's worth planning ahead or stocking up on the way in.Inga was a wonderful host: accommodating with our last-minute requests, responsive, and easy to work with throughout. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far the best vrbo house I have stayed at! Everything and anything you would need, the beach supplies were fantastic, the house was spotless. We will absolutely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Thank you for your kind words,- do come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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