The Grand Gathering Place -Making Forever Memories Near Chicago & Hard Rock

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A kitchen with a gold faucet, white tiles, and a window with blinds.
A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, each with green bedding and multiple pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed plant on the wall.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Merrillville, IN
  • Place, Turkey Creek Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Westfield Southlake Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Team Combat LIVE
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Merrillville

Located in Merrillville, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Team Combat LIVE and South Shore Arts- Crown Point Branch are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Southlake Mall and Albanese Candy Factory Store. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gary SouthShore RailCats SteelYard or Hammond Civic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Merrillville, IN

What's nearby

  • Turkey Creek Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Westfield Southlake Mall - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Team Combat LIVE - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Albanese Candy Factory Store - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Crown Point Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Gary Metro Center - 20 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Carreta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maxim's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grand Gathering Place -Making Forever Memories Near Chicago & Hard Rock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Grand Gathering Place -Making Forever Memories Near Chicago & Hard Rock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Grand Gathering Place -Making Forever Memories Near Chicago & Hard Rock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grand Gathering Place -Making Forever Memories Near Chicago & Hard Rock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Grand Gathering Place -Making Forever Memories Near Chicago & Hard Rock located?

Situated in Merrillville, this golf holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Turkey Creek Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Methodist Hospitals Diabetes and Westfield Southlake Mall. Team Combat LIVE and Pinnacle Hospital Crown Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location clean full amenities lots of space and convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2026
Thank you for staying with us, you and your guests were amazing and took great care if my home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheri the host went above and beyond the call of duty. She made sure we had everything needed which for me was the coffee but kids loved the popcorn and other snacks. Super comfy for our stay for my mother’s funeral. Little blessings like books bottled water and plenty of blankets and pillows…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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