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Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room

Just a short stroll to Lake Michigan’s sandy beach and steps away from the Indiana Dunes National Park, this big, comfy mid-century vibe entire home. Enjoy the best location in wild, wonderful Miller Beach, just 40 miles outside Chicago. Close to Methodist Hospitals, St.Marys Hospital, Porter Regional Hospital and Franciscan Hospital, BP Refinery, and all Steel Mills.

Our renovated mid-century getaway offers tons of vintage charm and all the modern comforts you crave. Perfect for small corporate groups, remote jobs, couples, family and friends, this is home base for exploring the Indiana Dunes National Park, the City, and Miller Beach all year 'round.

The space is entirely all yours during your stay.
The lodge is generously spread over two levels:

Upstairs, the vaulted ceilings, open living/dining area and charming eat-in kitchen invite your group to relax together. Three big bedrooms (including a kids’ bunk room) and a full bath are just down the hall.

Downstairs, enjoy a well-stocked TV/game room large enough for family Ping-Pong tournaments AND a casual second ‘picnic’ kitchen with grilling area right outside. Two more bedrooms(one with a dedicated work space) another bath, a tucked-away reading nook and a convenient laundry room complete the space.

Connecting the whole house is an open staircase and a vaulted entryway with a beach closet stocked with towels, coolers and carts for an easy day in the sun.

The backyard is uniquely terraced, and features a gas grill, a family picnic table, and a covered outside dining nook lit by Emerson Lights overlooking a wild, wooded dune and deep ravine. It’s like hanging out in a tree-house up in the forest canopy!

Our lodge's vibe is bright and comfortable, with a casual mid-century charm. Wherever possible, we've kept the house's nostalgic 1960s features intact, and we’ve filled it with vintage furnishings, decor, books and games.

But it’s also fully updated with central air, all new appliances (including a dishwasher and a sleek front-loading laundry pair), excellent bedding, a strong WIFI signal and a TV with Netflix and voice remote.

Questions? Ask us anything! We love our Miller Beach vacation home, and we're sure you will too.
Guest access
Except for the garage, you'll have free run of the house and grounds.
Other things to note
This is a split-level home with stairs and a terraced back yard overlooking a deep, wooded ravine. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for folks with impaired mobility, crawling infants or toddlers. Children over 5 are welcome with close supervision!

One of the bedrooms is furnished with bunk beds intended for kids. The other four bedrooms can accommodate guests of all ages.

One of the Queen beds is a platform bed, very comfortable but very low to the ground.

Check in: After 3pm
Check out: Before 10am

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 the waterfront, 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 Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Deep River Water Park.
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What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Shoreline - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indian Boundary Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Indiana Dunes State Park - 14 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 5 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room on 7 October 2026 start from NZ$609, 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 Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Marquette Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This waa a great setting for our group of 12. Central to all the activities we planned.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bette M.

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

Mackey - Dillon

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The character of this house is great, we loved the style!! Don’t ever change it!! The beds are comfy, and the house is cozy. Kids loved the ping pong!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debby R.

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

Great house

This was a fantastic area to stay which is centrally located. We took the train into Chicago (station only 5 mins away.) We liked being within walking distance of the beach. This is also a very quiet area. We liked the vintage vibe too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a group of 12 and this was a wonderful vacation home. It had a lot of character and while it was dated, it was charming and clearly loved and well taken care of. There were many small touches that were great (beach carts available, some basics in kitchen/bathroom) and the kids LOVED the ping pong table/game room downstairs. The location was perfect for us - we enjoyed walking to the beach and it was a very short drive to the National Park section we wanted to visit as well as the Indiana Dunes State Park. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
the stay was great and space was great. It was difficult getting there with snow but otherwise it was like a winter wonderland. The app did not notify her when we confirmed so did not get details for the place until day before so make sure to directly contact owner to get details if vrbo app does not forward them to you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

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

Wonderful Multi-Family Vacation Spot

This house was a great place for our three families to convene and explore Indiana Dunes National Park. Everything we could have wanted was available in the VRBO. We cooked our dinners in the kitchen and brought no supplies other than food with us. While 12 of us stayed in the house, it never felt crowded and our kids were entertained by the ping pong table and other nice surprises. We had a wonderful time exploring the area and wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

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

Great place!

We needed a place close to the lake, and within a reasonable distance from Chicago, this fit the bill perfectly! The house was as described, and has a fun retro theme. We really enjoyed the ping pong table, such a fun addition! We only had 4 of us on this stay, but this house would be excellent for a larger family too! One bedroom had a comfy memory foam mattress, the others upstairs were VERY thin and stiff and need some memory foam toppers or something to make them tolerable. Other than that, the place had everything we were looking for and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Great Sand Dunes VRBO

Our family spent Labor Day weekend at Indiana Dunes in Gary Indiana. The house was a great find! It was the perfect size to sleep our family of 10. The house was safe for the kids which ranged 3-7. The walk from the house to the beach was not far at all. The buggy’s provided in the house made it easy to transport everything we needed for the day. We highly recommend Tiny’s in Gary. Short drive from the house. Excellent food, drinks, and coffee. If we ever go back to Gary we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Great place to meet family for thanksgiving

We had 3 generations of family ages 11+, a total of 10 people, at the home for Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful stay for us and we all loved it. The dining room table even had enough seating for all 10 of us to dine together! The home is very clean and in excellent condition. The teens in our group loved the ping pong and chess board. We enjoyed walking to the beach daily and hiking along the shore. The neighbors were all extremely friendly and we met a lot of dogs out for walks. Our only complaint would be that the lighting provided was too dim in the long winter evenings to work on the craft projects we had brought along.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura L Hecht

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Hi, I’m Laura. Locally known as “Ben and Laura” in our little beach town.
We moved from Chicago to Miller Beach in 2001 because we love the area and the community of creative people. We are beach people. You will find us on the beach all summer. We love to jet ski, paddle board and cycle. During the winter, we travel to the mountains to snowboard. We love to host guests, make new friends and show people a great time. We want to share our unique little diamond in the rough beach town with you. It will be an adventure.

Why they chose this property

Walking distance to the beach, bike trails, hiking trails and Indiana Dunes National Park

What makes this property unique

Entire house nestled in the dunes

Languages:

English

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