Beachfront Villa + Addition, Skyline views, Hot Tubs, Luxury Smart Home
Villa in Gary, IN
40 guests · 11 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this villa rental
Perched atop a 60 ft private dune, adjoining properties Villa Santorini + The Addition connect internally to offer luxury accommodations and unsurpassed beachfront entertaining.
This Greek Island-inspired, nautically-themed, Smart Home is dog-friendly and features 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 gourmet kitchens, 4 fireplaces, and 4 wet bars with nearly 8,000 sqft of premium indoor living space and 5000 sqft of outdoor terraces and decks.
Enjoy direct beach access and commanding 270-degree views of Lake Michigan, unspoiled dunes, and the Chicago skyline. The villa is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park (America’s 61st) and only forty minutes from Chicago.
Amenities include:
* (2) Full gourmet kitchens, (4) wet-bars, (3) wood-burning stoves, one thousand sq. ft. Round Room, (2) Media Rooms
* Over five thousand sq. ft. of Outdoor Living Space with (2) hot tubs, fire pit, outdoor Fireplace, outdoor dining, (2) built-in grills, (2) outdoor shower
* Direct beach access, sits atop a private 60 ft dune, and adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park
* 270-degree views of Lake Michigan's pristine beaches, unspoiled dunes, and the Chicago Skyline
* Folding chairs and tables are available for extra seating
* (2) Complimentary coffee stations with Nespresso and Keurig
* All supplies (paper towels, toilet paper, hand/dish soap, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, firewood, and more)
* Parking for 7 cars in the driveway. Free, overnight parking for additional cars is available nearby.
* Note: certain amenities are seasonal
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Sleeping arrangements and bed types:
(2) king bedrooms
(6) queen bedrooms
Bunkroom with twin over queen bunk bed
(3) queen sofa pullouts (One queen sofa pullout is in the Sunroom, which can be made completely private)
(1) fold down sofa
(4) high-rise, deluxe Aerobeds
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Villa Santorini layout by floor:
* LEVEL ONE: Kitchen, Round Room (pullout queen sofa, space for 2 Aerobeds, and Daybed), Sunroom (pullout queen sofa), 1 full bathroom, laundry room, doors to all ground-level terraces, entry to the house
* LEVEL TWO: Media Room (space for 1-2 Aerobeds) with door to East Deck, Master Suite bedroom/bath (king bed and space for 1-2 Aerobeds) with doors to Ship’s Bow deck, Skyline bedroom (queen bed) with door to private Skyline deck, Sunset bedroom (queen bed), bunk room (twin over queen bunk bed), 1 full bathroom
* LEVEL THREE: Nautical Suite (king bed and space for 2 Aerobeds), Skylight bedroom (queen bed), shared en suite full bath
The Addition layout by floor:
* LEVEL ONE: Kitchen, Living Room (pullout queen sofa, space for 1 Aerobeds), 1 full bathroom, Entry, and first level deck (hot tub, grill, dining), connection with Main House
* LEVEL TWO: Media Loft (fold down sofa), 2 queen bedrooms, 1 en-suite shared bath, access to second level deck with seating area and firepit
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Villa Santorini + The Addition can also be rented separately, in which case they function as independent, private homes and offer complete privacy with zero shared spaces, inside or out.
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ADDITIONAL Amenities:
* Nuvo Grande Concerto sound system in Villa Santorini features world-class stereo high-fidelity sound. Controlled via Bluetooth from the Nuvo Music Port app or LED touch panels
* Nespresso and Keurig coffee makers with complimentary coffee pods
* 2 Washer/Dryers with pureWash Pro Activated Oxygen (Ozone) to clean and sanitize, no need for detergent, bleach, fabric softener, or hot water.
* 16 Smart TVs with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming
* Nest Thermostats
* Free, high-speed Wi-Fi
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TERRACES AND DECKS:
This dune-top villa's most coveted spaces include five thousand sq. ft. of outdoor living overlooking the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park, Lake Michigan’s sugar-sand beaches, lush dune-scape, and the Chicago Skyline.
Features include:
* Eight-person waterfall hot tub at VS
* Three-person with LED lights and waterfall at The Addition (VSA)
* Outdoor Fireplace
* Two Heated showers
* Two granite kitchens with high-powered gas grills
* Cushioned seating groups and multiple dining tables
* Firepit on second level deck at The Addition
* Villa Santorini terraces and The Addition deck are illuminated with LED café lights
* Chaise lounges and swings
* All decks and terraces have full glass panel railings for unobstructed views
VILLA SANTORINI (VS) KITCHEN:
* Ten ft by five ft island with seating for eight
* An eight ft. sliding door opens onto the Sunset Dining Terrace.
* Dining service for thirty
* Professional appliances including a Marvel Fridge with auto ice-maker, Verona EuroChef gas range, AGA Chimney Hood, Maytag convection baking ovens, Marvel ice-machine, two Whirlpool dishwashers, and two double-bowl sinks with Grohe pull-out faucets.
* Custom wine bar cabinet features two Jenn-Air cooling units for wine and cold-temperature beverages loaded with specialty glassware.
VS HISTORIC ROUND ROOM (located on the first level):
* Built-in 1938 and the original structure of the compound
* A thirty-three ft diameter space reminiscent of an idyllic Greek island villa
* Enjoy 270-degree views
* Four seating areas that are perfect for dining, entertaining, and relaxing
* The dining area accommodates up to twelve guests and features an original Herman Miller Eames table (circa 1950s) and Eames-inspired chairs
* The TV viewing area features a rich coffee leather queen sofa-bed, LED TV with soundbar, sub-woofer, and Smart Blu-Ray player
* Round game table with seating for six guests that can double as additional dining space
* Cast iron wood-burning stove (seasonal) with cozy lounge chairs
* Wrought-iron spiral staircase leads to the Gallery and Master Suite
* The centerpiece of the Round Room is an arched, Mediterranean-style daybed
VS MEDIA ROOM (located on the second level):
* Lounge on the six-seat, caramel leather sectional to watch TV on a 75-inch LED with Dolby sound system and Blu-Ray player
* Warm up with the natural slate surround wood-burning stove (seasonal)
* Step out onto the Sunrise Deck to gaze at the lush dune-scape of the National Park
* Custom cherry wet bar which features a built-in Marvel beverage center, specialty glassware cabinets, quartz counters, and chevron marble backsplash.
The VS SUNROOM was inspired by the timeless style of Ralph Lauren with its deep blue walls, dark wood floors, rich leather furniture, vintage-style ceiling fan, and luxurious drapes that frame the full height windows.
* Serves as an additional sleeping area with a Queen sofa bed (located on the first level and ideal for guests who prefer not to climb stairs)
* Floor-to-ceiling blackout drapes, and Smart TV
Nine BEDROOMS include:
MASTER SUITE (King Suite, located on the second level of Villa Santorini):
NAUTICAL SUITE (King Suite located on the third level of Villa Santorini):
Three Queen Bedrooms (on second level of Villa Santorini)
One Bunkroom (twin over queen, on second level of Villa Santorini)
One Queen Bedroom (first level of The Addition)
Two Queen Bedrooms (second level of The Addition)
Six well-equipped BATHROOMS (throughout) feature:
* Jetted tubs in Master Suite bath and Addition second-floor bath
* Heated tile floors and towel bars in VS Master Suite bath, VS Nautical Suite bath, VSA second floor bath
* Hand-held, mountable showerheads throughout
* Fluffy towels and bathmats
* Hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, tissues
* Hairdryers
The Addition KITCHEN
* High-end appliances include a gas range/oven with convection micro-hood, steam dishwasher, KitchenAid professional series refrigerator and freezer with auto ice-maker, and double-bowl sink with Grohe pull-out faucet.
* Custom cabinetry with pullout shelves containing dinnerware, flatware, glassware, utensils, bowls, pots/pans, serving dishes, etc.
* 10 ft island Carrera quartz countertop with seating for six
The Addition LIVING ROOM
* Soaring 13 ft ceilings and large windows that fill the space with light
* Modern wood-burning stove (seasonal) featuring a dramatic backdrop of floor-to-ceiling Carrera porcelain tile
* Queen sleeper sofa (not shown in photos) and seating group
* 60-inch HD Smart TV with cable and streaming (Netflix, etc.)
* Floor to ceiling sheers and drapes for light control and privacy
* Spiral stairs leading to the second level with Media Loft and two bedrooms with a shared en-suite bath.
The Addition MEDIA LOFT
* Custom wet bar with sink, under-counter Marvel beverage center, Carrera quartz counters, Nespresso machine, and Keurig coffee maker.
* 50-inch Smart TV with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming
* Sliding door opens to the East Overlook deck overlooking the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan
* Full-size fold down sofa
Add-on options (fees and taxes apply, invoiced separately after booking):
* We are dog-friendly and allow up to six adult, house-trained dogs. Per dog fees: $79 (2-night stay), $29/night (3+ night stay) or $200/week
* Guests may request an Early Check-in (2pm CST) for a fee of $249 if Peak Season and $149 if Non-Peak Season, and/or a Late Checkout (1pm CST) for a fee of $249 if Peak Season and $149 if Non-Peak Season
Due to COVID restrictions and enhanced cleaning procedures, Early Check-in and Late Checkout may not be available.
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2 night minimum (observed Holidays require a 3 night minimum)
Licensee must be at least 30 years of age.
No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed.
No bachelor or similar groups permitted.
Care for the Premises with all due care, leave it undamaged, clean, and keep conditions safe throughout your stay.
This Greek Island-inspired, nautically-themed, Smart Home is dog-friendly and features 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 gourmet kitchens, 4 fireplaces, and 4 wet bars with nearly 8,000 sqft of premium indoor living space and 5000 sqft of outdoor terraces and decks.
Enjoy direct beach access and commanding 270-degree views of Lake Michigan, unspoiled dunes, and the Chicago skyline. The villa is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park (America’s 61st) and only forty minutes from Chicago.
Amenities include:
* (2) Full gourmet kitchens, (4) wet-bars, (3) wood-burning stoves, one thousand sq. ft. Round Room, (2) Media Rooms
* Over five thousand sq. ft. of Outdoor Living Space with (2) hot tubs, fire pit, outdoor Fireplace, outdoor dining, (2) built-in grills, (2) outdoor shower
* Direct beach access, sits atop a private 60 ft dune, and adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park
* 270-degree views of Lake Michigan's pristine beaches, unspoiled dunes, and the Chicago Skyline
* Folding chairs and tables are available for extra seating
* (2) Complimentary coffee stations with Nespresso and Keurig
* All supplies (paper towels, toilet paper, hand/dish soap, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, firewood, and more)
* Parking for 7 cars in the driveway. Free, overnight parking for additional cars is available nearby.
* Note: certain amenities are seasonal
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Sleeping arrangements and bed types:
(2) king bedrooms
(6) queen bedrooms
Bunkroom with twin over queen bunk bed
(3) queen sofa pullouts (One queen sofa pullout is in the Sunroom, which can be made completely private)
(1) fold down sofa
(4) high-rise, deluxe Aerobeds
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Villa Santorini layout by floor:
* LEVEL ONE: Kitchen, Round Room (pullout queen sofa, space for 2 Aerobeds, and Daybed), Sunroom (pullout queen sofa), 1 full bathroom, laundry room, doors to all ground-level terraces, entry to the house
* LEVEL TWO: Media Room (space for 1-2 Aerobeds) with door to East Deck, Master Suite bedroom/bath (king bed and space for 1-2 Aerobeds) with doors to Ship’s Bow deck, Skyline bedroom (queen bed) with door to private Skyline deck, Sunset bedroom (queen bed), bunk room (twin over queen bunk bed), 1 full bathroom
* LEVEL THREE: Nautical Suite (king bed and space for 2 Aerobeds), Skylight bedroom (queen bed), shared en suite full bath
The Addition layout by floor:
* LEVEL ONE: Kitchen, Living Room (pullout queen sofa, space for 1 Aerobeds), 1 full bathroom, Entry, and first level deck (hot tub, grill, dining), connection with Main House
* LEVEL TWO: Media Loft (fold down sofa), 2 queen bedrooms, 1 en-suite shared bath, access to second level deck with seating area and firepit
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Villa Santorini + The Addition can also be rented separately, in which case they function as independent, private homes and offer complete privacy with zero shared spaces, inside or out.
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ADDITIONAL Amenities:
* Nuvo Grande Concerto sound system in Villa Santorini features world-class stereo high-fidelity sound. Controlled via Bluetooth from the Nuvo Music Port app or LED touch panels
* Nespresso and Keurig coffee makers with complimentary coffee pods
* 2 Washer/Dryers with pureWash Pro Activated Oxygen (Ozone) to clean and sanitize, no need for detergent, bleach, fabric softener, or hot water.
* 16 Smart TVs with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming
* Nest Thermostats
* Free, high-speed Wi-Fi
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TERRACES AND DECKS:
This dune-top villa's most coveted spaces include five thousand sq. ft. of outdoor living overlooking the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park, Lake Michigan’s sugar-sand beaches, lush dune-scape, and the Chicago Skyline.
Features include:
* Eight-person waterfall hot tub at VS
* Three-person with LED lights and waterfall at The Addition (VSA)
* Outdoor Fireplace
* Two Heated showers
* Two granite kitchens with high-powered gas grills
* Cushioned seating groups and multiple dining tables
* Firepit on second level deck at The Addition
* Villa Santorini terraces and The Addition deck are illuminated with LED café lights
* Chaise lounges and swings
* All decks and terraces have full glass panel railings for unobstructed views
VILLA SANTORINI (VS) KITCHEN:
* Ten ft by five ft island with seating for eight
* An eight ft. sliding door opens onto the Sunset Dining Terrace.
* Dining service for thirty
* Professional appliances including a Marvel Fridge with auto ice-maker, Verona EuroChef gas range, AGA Chimney Hood, Maytag convection baking ovens, Marvel ice-machine, two Whirlpool dishwashers, and two double-bowl sinks with Grohe pull-out faucets.
* Custom wine bar cabinet features two Jenn-Air cooling units for wine and cold-temperature beverages loaded with specialty glassware.
VS HISTORIC ROUND ROOM (located on the first level):
* Built-in 1938 and the original structure of the compound
* A thirty-three ft diameter space reminiscent of an idyllic Greek island villa
* Enjoy 270-degree views
* Four seating areas that are perfect for dining, entertaining, and relaxing
* The dining area accommodates up to twelve guests and features an original Herman Miller Eames table (circa 1950s) and Eames-inspired chairs
* The TV viewing area features a rich coffee leather queen sofa-bed, LED TV with soundbar, sub-woofer, and Smart Blu-Ray player
* Round game table with seating for six guests that can double as additional dining space
* Cast iron wood-burning stove (seasonal) with cozy lounge chairs
* Wrought-iron spiral staircase leads to the Gallery and Master Suite
* The centerpiece of the Round Room is an arched, Mediterranean-style daybed
VS MEDIA ROOM (located on the second level):
* Lounge on the six-seat, caramel leather sectional to watch TV on a 75-inch LED with Dolby sound system and Blu-Ray player
* Warm up with the natural slate surround wood-burning stove (seasonal)
* Step out onto the Sunrise Deck to gaze at the lush dune-scape of the National Park
* Custom cherry wet bar which features a built-in Marvel beverage center, specialty glassware cabinets, quartz counters, and chevron marble backsplash.
The VS SUNROOM was inspired by the timeless style of Ralph Lauren with its deep blue walls, dark wood floors, rich leather furniture, vintage-style ceiling fan, and luxurious drapes that frame the full height windows.
* Serves as an additional sleeping area with a Queen sofa bed (located on the first level and ideal for guests who prefer not to climb stairs)
* Floor-to-ceiling blackout drapes, and Smart TV
Nine BEDROOMS include:
MASTER SUITE (King Suite, located on the second level of Villa Santorini):
NAUTICAL SUITE (King Suite located on the third level of Villa Santorini):
Three Queen Bedrooms (on second level of Villa Santorini)
One Bunkroom (twin over queen, on second level of Villa Santorini)
One Queen Bedroom (first level of The Addition)
Two Queen Bedrooms (second level of The Addition)
Six well-equipped BATHROOMS (throughout) feature:
* Jetted tubs in Master Suite bath and Addition second-floor bath
* Heated tile floors and towel bars in VS Master Suite bath, VS Nautical Suite bath, VSA second floor bath
* Hand-held, mountable showerheads throughout
* Fluffy towels and bathmats
* Hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, tissues
* Hairdryers
The Addition KITCHEN
* High-end appliances include a gas range/oven with convection micro-hood, steam dishwasher, KitchenAid professional series refrigerator and freezer with auto ice-maker, and double-bowl sink with Grohe pull-out faucet.
* Custom cabinetry with pullout shelves containing dinnerware, flatware, glassware, utensils, bowls, pots/pans, serving dishes, etc.
* 10 ft island Carrera quartz countertop with seating for six
The Addition LIVING ROOM
* Soaring 13 ft ceilings and large windows that fill the space with light
* Modern wood-burning stove (seasonal) featuring a dramatic backdrop of floor-to-ceiling Carrera porcelain tile
* Queen sleeper sofa (not shown in photos) and seating group
* 60-inch HD Smart TV with cable and streaming (Netflix, etc.)
* Floor to ceiling sheers and drapes for light control and privacy
* Spiral stairs leading to the second level with Media Loft and two bedrooms with a shared en-suite bath.
The Addition MEDIA LOFT
* Custom wet bar with sink, under-counter Marvel beverage center, Carrera quartz counters, Nespresso machine, and Keurig coffee maker.
* 50-inch Smart TV with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming
* Sliding door opens to the East Overlook deck overlooking the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan
* Full-size fold down sofa
Add-on options (fees and taxes apply, invoiced separately after booking):
* We are dog-friendly and allow up to six adult, house-trained dogs. Per dog fees: $79 (2-night stay), $29/night (3+ night stay) or $200/week
* Guests may request an Early Check-in (2pm CST) for a fee of $249 if Peak Season and $149 if Non-Peak Season, and/or a Late Checkout (1pm CST) for a fee of $249 if Peak Season and $149 if Non-Peak Season
Due to COVID restrictions and enhanced cleaning procedures, Early Check-in and Late Checkout may not be available.
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2 night minimum (observed Holidays require a 3 night minimum)
Licensee must be at least 30 years of age.
No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed.
No bachelor or similar groups permitted.
Care for the Premises with all due care, leave it undamaged, clean, and keep conditions safe throughout your stay.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Gary, IN
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Reviews
5.0
House was awesome!!
Communication was great from beginning to end of our stay!!
Loved that we could walk to the beach from the home!
The only negative was that the patio over looked a public access parking lot but we loved the house & would rent it again !!
5.0
Enjoyed having 10 bedrooms for everyone to spread out in. Easy walk to (and on) the beach. Yet we all could gather inside and outside too.
We made a few trips into Chicago (~1 hour transit if driving or via the very convenient train (South Shore Line).
[No cicadas present in summer of 2024.]
1.0
Great place! We had 24 family members with plenty of room to spread out, cook and eat, have family games and activities. Location was great for walking on the beach and through the adjoining State Park. Kitchen was large with a second kitchen for additional cooking. Everything was in good working order and clean throughout. Everyone said they would be up for coming back here again.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful and clean.
5.0
This home is spacious and beautiful with incredible views. Wonderful location as well! Only thing I would say needs improvement is the main kitchen needs some attention. The bottom freezer drawer does not open easily. The stove top only had two working burners and was missing the oven knob. Telling a guest they can use the oven in the other kitchen, not a good look for such an upscale property. It was obvious this was not a new issue so it should have been fixed. The only other thing people may want to know is the internet is not super great at this location but I know that is not the owner’s fault.
5.0
Check in was super easy. The property manager stayed in constant communication leading into the event. We rented the entire location (Villa Santorini + Addition) and it was amazing. There were no surprises from viewing it online to being in person. It was clean and well kept and the amenities / upgrades were impressive. Thanks for a very easy booking process and I have already recommended the venue to other peers.
5.0
We wanted to bring the entire family together in one place to celebrate the family matriarch’s 90th birthday. This was the perfect place with space for everyone! It was a wonderful weekend! We plan to do it again!
5.0
We rented this house for a corporate strategy retreat, and the layout of the house and ample bedrooms/bathrooms was perfect for giving every colleague privacy. Kitchen size and amenities was great for large meal preparation. Hot tub, awesome views, built-in whole home audio, tons of TVs, coffee amenities - all of it was fantastic. My only gripe is communication with Miller Beach Vacation Rentals. It is hard to get a response from them, from the requesting/confirmation of an early check-in, to getting a receipt for my charges. I've asked multiple times (via e-mail, via text, via their portal, and via their website) and I still haven't heard a thing.
5.0
Very unique property. Plenty of common area. Would stay here again.
5.0
Beautiful home on the beach. Communication was great. My friends and I had an amazing time.
5.0
Great stay!
This property was advertised and everything was outstanding.
3.0
Girls Weekend
Outside looked a little rough and not really taken care of like it showed in the listing. The toilet was clogged once we arrived. We contacted the owner and they came and said it was fixed. The toilet worked for few hours and was clogged again.
Also there was a passcode on the thermostat and we were not able to lower the temp. After multiple attempts of contacting the owner we still never received the code.
Overall it wasn’t so bad expect few things mentioned above. The owner was very responsive to our texts usually within minutes.
5.0
Getaway
This place is so nice. Perfect for a small family. We enjoyed our min walk to the beach and the view. The hot tub was a bonus. The beach was quiet and not many people at all. The dogs had a blast there too. Very comfortable and we can’t wait to come back
2.0
Be warned before staying here
The property owners keep billing me for fees which were not included in the amount I paid through VRBO. I paid two amounts through VRBO, received an email form Miller Properties stating they had received my final payment and showed a zero balance, then on the day we arrived they started billing me for an additional $180 in fees. This is completely unethical. The master bedroom is up a shaky metal spiral staircase - anyone with any knee problems would not be able to make it up there. The house was clean, except there was fresh urine on one of the toilets - that was not pleasant.
5.0
Great house
Great amenities and some excellent restaurants near by.
4.0
Great Place
Minor wear and tear. We had the addition for the weekend to accommodate extra guests and the main house for the majority of our stay. Over all beautiful house and grounds. Easy access to beach.
5.0
The Addition
Thank you so much! We truly enjoyed our stay. The house was incredible -- comfortable, spotless, perfectly located.
1.0
Buyer Beware
We left earlier than our appointed time because we were awoken by the neighbors hitting pots/ pans and screaming "time to get up" to her guests😑. For two nights we endured guests yelling, cursing, playing music all hours of the night, and an utter lack of respect for anyone in their immediate vicinity. I have never been more disgusted than I was with this stay. This was incredibly inexcusable for any family to have to settle for having paid the amount we did. My husband was scheduled to work an afternoon shift having slept only a few hours the night before. We even moved our room so it wasn't directly off the balcony, but there were guests having late night conversations in the parking lot. I will certainly forward my complaints to management because no family should endure what we did. This special getaway turned into a nightmare and all that could be offered was an apology and an assurance things would improve, they never did!
5.0
Excellent Time
The property was everything we expected and more. We had a wonderful, relaxing time. We enjoyed the beach the most, which sometimes made it hard to keep the sand swept up. We also liked the Depot Dog, the Ruben, and Flamingo Pizza.
5.0
Great weekend at Miller Beach
Great place for a girls' weekend! Modern house, really well stocked kitchen and steps from the lake. We loved our stay at Miller Beach!
5.0
It's good to get away
Nice property clean close to the beach enjoyed our stay
5.0
Awesome house and beautiful location for our annual couples retreat!
My husband and I and 2 other couples get together every year to catch up and relax. We are spread out across the US and like to try a new place each time. We decided we wanted to be near Chicago this time and we are VERY pleased with our choice. We've been doing this now since 2010 and this place was the group favorite.
What an amazing space, well decorated, and full of ALL creature comforts! It was a comfortable size and even though the upstairs bathroom is shared, we didn’t mind, since it can be easily locked, plus it’s so darn cool! The kitchen had just about everything needed, including a crock pot and blender!
It was a very relaxing trip and Hilary and her staff really went the extra mile to ensure all the bases were covered. One night the internet went out and someone came over right away to fix it!
Tanya met us on site and had a fire going already. Everything was really clean and easy to find and use. We downloaded the App which gave us good local recommendations. The views from the decks were gorgeous of lake Michigan and the surrounding parkland. Access to the beach was easy and down a short dune path.
Since it’s the middle of winter, the wind off the lake was fierce, but we went on several hikes and coming back to a roaring fire was a real blessing. We even used the hot tub a couple of times despite the cold weather!
There were so many other unique touches that we didn’t expect, firewood, ozone laundry, really cool cabinet and deck lights, heated bathroom floors, board games, and free coffee! WiFi was fast enough to all watch what we wanted on the TVs.
Thank you very much Hilary for providing such an inviting and thoughtful space for our yearly get-together!
Shelly Sanders
5.0
Amazing
I hightly recommend this rental house
My family and I had a great experience we would definitely rent it again in the future.
It had a great view steps from the lake.
Something I would recomend to the owner is to add like a shopping package at additional cost off course
After traveling for 11 hour you just want to rest thats when the shooping package cames handing having some groseries ready when you get there would be great its just my opinion
But overall it was an amazing no complains
Thank you to Hillary for everything
Julita Cruz
1.0
Expensive and not at all worth what the experience was
Pros: a lovely unit very well decorated with high end appliances and materials. A nice space for 2 couples. Cons: I really get upset when I pay for one thing but get another. First the fisheye pictures make it look twice the size it is. We were IMMENSELY disappointed when we walked in. This would be very cramped for 12 people. You may SLEEP 12 people but not entertain them comfortably without splitting your party between the 2 floors and the outside. There is not enough inside seating for that many together. The living room alone at best seats 5, and it is a very cramped space. You can’t use the advertised “modern wood burning stove” except off-peak. It is not roomy. We had a party who was on crutches and had to walk sideways most everywhere as the spaces were so cramped. The picture of the building front is misleading because there is no first floor door access even though one is pictured (plus that picture is showing both rentals—part of the VILLA and the ADDITION to make it seem more spacious than it is.) You cannot access the ADDITION without 20 or so steps from the back of the building and I would not have chosen this unit if not for the front entrance picture. The parking spots are extremely difficult to maneuver from a SUV due to a steep incline to park on and unpack. Then you must climb the 20 steps with luggage and food and reverse to leave. There is no glass in the step partitions up to the unit!! How did that pass code? A child could easily fall through the railing! And we had a toddler along. The Nest temperature controller required a password so we couldn’t use it and got cold. That is not a picture of the first floor bathroom above the description. That bathroom is so cramped you have a frog hair between the toilet and the door and you cannot use the toilet paper holder because it is sooo cramped when you sit down. The beach access is down a hill of sand and then thru the sand grasses. The “breathtaking views of Lake Michigan” are thru the trees and are a limited view. The Andrew Harper rating is for the VILLA and not the ADDITION. I could go on but no point; the owners are skating the fringe with this listing so be warned. There are also 3 pages of rules when you get there to sign. They bugged us all afternoon with texts about our arrival time. And lastly we were to strip the beds EVEN THO we paid over $1100 for 2 nights including a cleaning fee. These owners are a vacation BUZZKILL!!!! There was a lot of deception in my opinion.
5.0
Review
Miller Beach vacation rentals provided us an amazing rental home and even better customer service. Our stay was pure perfection! Thank you so much!
5.0
Fortress Flooring Inc.
We had gone here for our company party for employees only. They loved it everything was as it was described as. I would highly recommend staying here for and weekend get away or a outing.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Gary?
The average price for a rental in Gary is $416 per night. This rental is $2,001 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beachfront Villa + Addition, Skyline views, Hot Tubs, Luxury Smart Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beachfront Villa + Addition, Skyline views, Hot Tubs, Luxury Smart Home. Enjoy the water!
Is Beachfront Villa + Addition, Skyline views, Hot Tubs, Luxury Smart Home pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beachfront Villa + Addition, Skyline views, Hot Tubs, Luxury Smart Home?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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