Lake Street Beach Home-A short reach to the beach!!!

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A wooden bridge with white railings and blue steps leading to a house with a tiled roof.
A staircase with a railing leading to a room with a mural of a beach scene.
A modern kitchen with white appliances, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a white cabinet, and a window with a view of a green landscape.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a balcony, and a wooden deck with a ramp leading to the entrance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marquette Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd room

3 Single Beds

Master room

1 Queen Bed

Sofa beds

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Main floor bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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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. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Team Combat LIVE are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Street Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paul H. Douglas Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marquette Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Street Beach Home-A short reach to the beach!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Street Beach Home-A short reach to the beach!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Street Beach Home-A short reach to the beach!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Street Beach Home-A short reach to the beach!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Street Beach Home-A short reach to the beach!!! located?

Located in Miller Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very close to Beach

The location is perfect for going to beach! Great beach, not too crowded and view of Chicago is incredible. Host responded immediately, only had to reach out once. reach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting Family

I have family in the area so we visited for the long 4th of July weekend. The place was perfect for what we needed. My wife and I dropped the kids off at their grandparents house and we spent time exploring the dunes while also visiting with family. The Pavillion in the Dunes National Park has a great rooftop bar/restaurant - perfect to see an amazing sunset with the Chicago skyline in the background!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay so please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation/Great Stay

This VRBO came equipped with everything we needed to sustain a holiday weekend. The only thing we had to do was buy groceries! The TVs were network ready; the beds were very comfortable, and the living space was approximate for our family! The greatest perk is waking up in the morning to beautiful Lake Michigan. And the fact we didn’t have to call the managers for anything during our stay. Thank you the stay was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you and your family for being a wonderful guests. All the rules were followed and we hope you stay with us again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Labor Day Relaxation

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The house was beyond expectations. everything you could need for a trip to the beach. It is a quant little house close to the beach, located in the city with a country feel. Chris went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. We will definitely be back.....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you so much Cheryl. We are so happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Please don't stay away too long and I'm glad you will be back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great proximity to Miller Beach. Short walk to beach and dunes.

Overall, a very accommodating small house to stay in. Numerous this need to be fixed/updated. The front door has keyless entry but no deadbolt and does not feel secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2020
Thank you for your review. We are in the process of putting in a deadbolt.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time!

Very cute. However, you need to provide better pots, pans and silverware. There's not a lot of restaurants around so people wanted to cook and didn't bring anything. They would be out of luck. And better seating arrangements in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, poor cleanliness

The house was great in terms of location. It was cozy and comfortable. However, when we arrived it felt a bit musty and it was not very clean. There were bugs in the bathroom in the main bedroom in the basement. I expected the house to be much cleaner given the COVID environment we are living in . Thankfully, we brought cleaning supplies with us to wiped everything down. Figuring out how the Roku worked was a bit challenging as someone who doesn’t have Roku at home. Would’ve been great to have instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2020
We are sorry to hear that you felt the house was not clean. We wish you would have mentioned the above when you call about the Roku because we have a professional cleaning service to clean the house and we would have call them back to clean the home again to your satisfaction. As you see, we are very responsive and we would have addressed your concerns immediately. Once again, we are sorry for any inconvenience.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Neighborhood safety

The neighborhood, I feel was not safe. There were people loitering around area at all hours and even though the police patrolled the beach area during the day I never saw any police after dark. There were a lot of abandoned buildings around the area also. The property itself was not what I expected compared to pictures on the listing. The cottage and deck were in poor condition, chipping paint, front door with gap noted between door and frame, some lights not working, broken picture frames, towel racks, cracked tile by tub and yard with weeds everywhere. We left early because we did not feel safe staying any longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Didn't think it through

We had to drive to valpo nearly every day of our stay l to see a grandchild perform in concert We thought we would like a place near the lake but the drive proved to be too far. Our fault not the owners. Plus, the person who would use the lake couldn't because he hurt his back and the walk through sand was too much. Again, no reflection on the owner. Great spot for a family who actually enjoys the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quiet beach area

Went for weekend trip with a friend. The house could use some updates and front door didn’t feel very secure , gap where lock goes into jam and downstairs door didn’t have outdoor light to turn on. Was very easy check in and extremely quiet area. We liked the close walk to beach and close to very nice walking trail that was paved. The beach chairs were provided and very nice. Enjoyed seeing mother deer and her baby in yard everyday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer getaway

We stayed two nights. The property is close to the water. We were there during a heat wave and the poor air conditioner couldn’t really keep up, but they were nice enough to provide a large fan, which made it bearable. We enjoyed our time at the Dunes and all came home a little sun burned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and on the beach

The property was perfectly cozy. Easy check in and out. The property has everything you need for a nice relaxing escape by the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Despite some of the other reviews..

I really had so many hesitations reading the past reviews. I'm am so happy that I chose this place. The property owners are very, very accommodating and prompt. Any time I contacted her about anything, she answered and was right on it. I couldn't have enjoyed myself more. My family came from Chicago and loved the property and are looking to also set up future stays. It's clean and nice and a great locations. Steps from the beach. Thank you so much😍😍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for beach getaway!

We had a great time! A short walk to the beach and the Host has beach chairs and beach towels to use. My daughter's 12th birthday and she was very happy! The Hosts were so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We look forward of you coming again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

Second time staying here great location. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2021
We are glad you had a great time. Please come again. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beach house

Had a great time at the beach. The house was perfect. We enjoyed ourselves everyday. Everyone inThe neighborhood was friendly. Will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Getaway

The location was fantastic.. hop skip & a jump from the beach. The house however needs some TLC & the pics do not show a fair depiction of the property. Neighbors were great & gave us the low down of the area.. which was helpful. The Miller Beach downtown had so great stops. The brewery & taco house was amazing & their was a cute shop. Overall had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place for a summer getaway!

This property was better than the pictures show. A very easy walk to the beach and it was very quiet at night. We had three adults and three very active boys and there was plenty of room for all of us to play and hang out. The sunset each night was an added bonus. Our family is planning on this as an annual event, hopefully at the same property. It met or exceeded our needs and the location was wonderful. We found the guest book a helpful tool and even spent one of our days at the local wildlife center just down the road. Thank you again Tracey for your hospitality. This was the first time using any vacation rental and you made a great first experience. I would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come again. Thanks
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Scam

The was a total scam. The pictures were outdated and the neighborhood was earful. It looked as though it was trying to be revitalized and then it went back down hill. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone not even my worst enemy. Was the worst rental that I have ever rented.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2020
Dear Brent: I am sorry that you felt the need to follow thru on your threat of a bad review if we did not give you a partial refund. I have attached a screenshot of your text. Unfortunately, I cannot control the rainy weather that kept you from enjoying the beach/area on your Labor Day weekend but yet you called me and requested for additional free day/time which we were not able to accommodate, so I’m confused. Once again, we are sorry that you are unhappy. Thanks 1317544XXX2 Monday, September 7, 2020 9:09pm We have decided to pack up and leave. We just didn't enjoy the house or the area. Everything has been closed up properly as requested on the note on the fridge. I'm sure pre-Covid things might have been better, but there just wasn't much about it that we enjoyed. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 7:04pm A partial refund would be appreciated and we will keep our review to ourselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute space at a great location

In an effort to have a small getaway from the city (Chicago), I initially booked the space for myself and realized shortly after I didn't want to be alone. The point of contact was extremely accommodating with last minute guests and responded quickly which was amazing! It was a short walk to the beach which is exactly what I wanted. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans and kitchen utensils. All 4 of us ended up having to work from the space and we didn't encounter any issues with the WiFi. They had towels and other items that could be used for the beach which was great. It was an amazing space for what I was looking for and would stay there again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time

Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

The house was ok kinda getting old but ok. A/C unit quit and after calling the number provided the gentleman there and correct problem. No issues the rest of weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication

Easy access to the beach and a very easy check in process!

A great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2020
We are glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. Please come again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to beach.

House clean overall. Shortened stay due to leaky roof.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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