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Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!
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9.8 out of 10
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5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 12 260.1 sq m
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Gary, IN
- Marquette Park2 min walk
- Ogden Dunes Beach9 min drive
- West Beach9 min drive
- Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Restored Cottage Across The Street From The Beach!
Miller Beach is a small beach front community less than 1 hour from Chicago. This accessibility and the fact that it borders the Indiana Dunes makes this a little hidden gem. This light and bright house is situated across the street from the beach with a pretty path right across from the house.
The house was completely updated in 2015 and now has all the features of a great house for all seasons. The open layout of the first floor gives you a relaxing place to hang out with family or friends. There is ample space for multiple families. The house will sleep 12 people comfortably. Rate advertised is for up to 8 guests. Fees apply for additional guests.
The house offers an open first floor and a warm and cozy wood burning fireplace. The open kitchen is beautiful with a gas stove, dishwasher, and large island. The open floor plan offers a large dining area, spacious sitting area around the fireplace and a separate game table. The first floor powder room has a penny floor- see if you can find the Indian Head or Steel penny!
The Master Bedroom is spacious, and has a queen bed with a sitting area and lake views. The 2nd Bedroom has a queen bed. The Master bathroom is large with a separate shower with a rain shower and Handheld, a separate soaking tub and a large vanity with 2 sinks. The second floor also has a cozy sitting area at the top of the stairs with lake views which is great for reading!
There are 3 additional bedrooms on the lower level. The lower level also has an additional sitting area, and laundry. The lower level bathroom has a shower and 2 separate sinks with pocket doors providing privacy allowing for more than one person to use at the same time.
The back deck is large and has a gas grill and table and chairs. Parking for 3 cars.
Come back from the beach, cook your favorite meat on the grill or just hang out on the deck. All linens are provided.
Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.
The house was completely updated in 2015 and now has all the features of a great house for all seasons. The open layout of the first floor gives you a relaxing place to hang out with family or friends. There is ample space for multiple families. The house will sleep 12 people comfortably. Rate advertised is for up to 8 guests. Fees apply for additional guests.
The house offers an open first floor and a warm and cozy wood burning fireplace. The open kitchen is beautiful with a gas stove, dishwasher, and large island. The open floor plan offers a large dining area, spacious sitting area around the fireplace and a separate game table. The first floor powder room has a penny floor- see if you can find the Indian Head or Steel penny!
The Master Bedroom is spacious, and has a queen bed with a sitting area and lake views. The 2nd Bedroom has a queen bed. The Master bathroom is large with a separate shower with a rain shower and Handheld, a separate soaking tub and a large vanity with 2 sinks. The second floor also has a cozy sitting area at the top of the stairs with lake views which is great for reading!
There are 3 additional bedrooms on the lower level. The lower level also has an additional sitting area, and laundry. The lower level bathroom has a shower and 2 separate sinks with pocket doors providing privacy allowing for more than one person to use at the same time.
The back deck is large and has a gas grill and table and chairs. Parking for 3 cars.
Come back from the beach, cook your favorite meat on the grill or just hang out on the deck. All linens are provided.
Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids are ALWAYS to be accompanied by an adult.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Gary
Located on the beach, 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 Deep River Water Park and Team Combat LIVE. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Gary, IN
What's nearby
- Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Ogden Dunes Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
- West Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
- Portage Lakefront Beach - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - 15 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Polekatz Indiana - 7 min drive
- Flamingo Pizza of Miller - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Spaan

Margaret is a realtor with @ properties in the Chicago area. She started Restore North Shore, a construction and design company in 2010. She discovered Miller Beach in 2013, and purchased this abandoned cottage in 2014 with the desire to breathe life back into it. It was a complete labor of love, and she hopes to purchase more homes in need of repair throughout Chicago and the Miller area.
Why they chose this property
Just across the street from the beach, this property is a wonderful place to gather with family and friends!
Languages:
English, Spanish, Arabic
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