Laurna Dune

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A fenced backyard with a lawn, a wooden cabin, and a metal shed.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dining area with a white table and chairs. There is a world map on the wall and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, white cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A cozy living room with a world map on the wall, a wooden table, two leather sofas, and a small desk with a chair.
A living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a television.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Chicago
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, McCormick Place
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Gary

Located in Gary, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gary SouthShore RailCats SteelYard or Hammond Civic Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 14 min drive - 21.5 km
  • University of Chicago - 35 min drive - 40.3 km
  • McCormick Place - 44 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Wintrust Arena - 45 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Gary Metro Center - 14 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Northern Indiana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rico's Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Norteno - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laurna Dune pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Laurna Dune?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Laurna Dune?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laurna Dune?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Laurna Dune located?

Situated in Gary, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and within 6 miles (10 km) of South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and Purdue University Northwest. Micheal Jackson Family Home and Fresenius Medical Care at Northlake Methodist Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is absolutely adorable, we loved the fire pit in the back yard and our kiddo said the hammock was “so comfy”. The house feels homey and the small touches left by the host really elevated our stay. We would recommend this as a home base for a stay in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! ❤️ We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the fire pit, and I absolutely love that your kiddo thought the hammock was “so comfy” — that made me smile. We put a lot of care into creating a space that feels warm, comfortable, and a little more like home than just a place to stay, so hearing that the small touches made a difference truly means a lot. Thank you again for choosing Laurna Dune. We’d love to host your family again anytime you’re back in the area! ✨
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice getaway for our family for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this rental. We were there for the weekend to attend a concert at the Hard Rock. It was perfect for our family. Very clean and she had a lot of thoughtful extras like fresh muffins!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Laura Dune was very clean and comfortable. Anything you forgot was available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very thoughtfully appointed home. I did not initiate much communication with the host during this trip, but the one inquiry I made was addressed swiftly and effectively. Hopefully we did not disturb the neighbors too much with our trying to double dutch!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The house was just perfect inside and out. Clean and easy to find. We especially liked the fresh muffins.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Was great, excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This property was perfect & Angela thought of everything! Neighborhood was fine & quiet for the most part. .5 mile from Hardrock Cafe & 20 minutes from the beach! Good central location for everything if you don't want to stay in a motel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

Was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb stay!

We were at the property for a week, and it was perfect - great property, exactly as described. Clean, super comfortable beds, every room had more than what we needed. And, we were greeted with fresh baked muffins. Lots of extras that the host obviously does out of kindness. We’ll be back next year! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you! We are happy to have you come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had everything we needed for our trip splitting time between Chicago and the Indiana Dunes National Park. The kitchen had every gadget we could have dreamed of needing, including a waffle maker. It truly felt like we were staying at a home, not an investment property with the bare minimum. But, the best part was walking in the home and smelling (and seeing!) how clean it was on arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

No issues would stay again

Yes this property isn't in the best area, but the house itself is amazing. The beds are comfortable. The fire pit is nice and they even have a s'mores kit! There are games, balls and a hula hoop for the kids. We stayed here to see Beyonce in Chicago and we'd do it again. Even had a free parkpass to get to the beaches l. It's a 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great House, Neighborhood not great

While we had no issues in the neighborhood, it felt a little unsafe. The house is EXCELLENT. Clean and comfy beds. Everything thought of. Secure doors and great decor. So very cute inside. Loved the house itself!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic stay!!! The house is wonderful. Beautifully decorated. Impeccably clean. We were greeted to a beautiful display of fresh blueberry muffins on the kitchen table.So yummy!!! EVERY amenity/convenience is covered. Flashlights in each bedroom for old people like my hubby and I. Fans for sleeping in both bedrooms. Air mattresses for additional guests. Pack n' Play. Extra sheets, blankets and pillows. Fully equipped kitchen, coffee station, laundry area plus bathroom amenities. Fire pit area in the backyard. Covered grill area in the backyard. Outdoor games. Indoor games. Roku TV's throughout. Charming back porch area. I'm mean this host has some serious satisfaction goals for guests!! Gary, Indiana doesn't have the greatest reputation but that should not deter anyone. This is a "hidden gem". We stayed on a Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. Neighborhood was very quiet. We never even dogs barking. We had groceries delivered our first morning. Delivery was within 45 minutes and driver had no trouble finding us. If the music fest we attended, returns to the area, we will definitely be booking the Laurna D house again!!! P.S - we ended up eating ALL of the muffins in 3 days!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Wow... thank you so much for taking the time to write such an incredible review! ❤️ It truly means the world to us that you noticed all the little details. We work hard to make sure every guest feels at home, so hearing that you enjoyed everything from the fresh blueberry muffins to the fire pit, games, and quiet neighborhood makes all the effort worthwhile. We're especially grateful that you gave Gary a chance and found your own "hidden gem." We hope the music festival brings you back because we'd absolutely love to host you again. And next time... we'll make sure there's another batch of blueberry muffins waiting for you! 😊 Safe travels, and thank you again for choosing the Laurna D House!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you!
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