Miller Beach Getaway!
House in Gary, IN
14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Escape to Miller Beach! This 4 bedroom house was completely remodeled in 2018 and has all the modern features of a great home for all seasons. The house is just 1 1/2 blocks from the beach. This light and bright open floor plan offers space for everyone.
The first floor has a Kitchen that opens to the spacious and beautiful Living Room and Dining Room. The Family Room is just a 1/2 level below, has a TV and fireplace and looks out to the large fenced in backyard. There are 3 Bedrooms on the upper level. The Master Suite has its own private bathroom, the 2 additional Bedrooms on the upper level share a Hall Bath. There is a bunk-room off of the Family Room that has 2 Bunks and an additional twin bed. Additionally, there is a large 3rd Bathroom on this level with two sinks, a shower and a bathtub. The house will sleep 14 people comfortably. Rate advertised is for up to 8 guests. Fees apply for additional guests. There is a recreation room with a ping pong table and a foosball. The back yard is large and has a gas grill and table and chairs.
Come back from the beach, cook your favorite meat on the grill or just hang out on the deck! Linens are provided.
Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.
The first floor has a Kitchen that opens to the spacious and beautiful Living Room and Dining Room. The Family Room is just a 1/2 level below, has a TV and fireplace and looks out to the large fenced in backyard. There are 3 Bedrooms on the upper level. The Master Suite has its own private bathroom, the 2 additional Bedrooms on the upper level share a Hall Bath. There is a bunk-room off of the Family Room that has 2 Bunks and an additional twin bed. Additionally, there is a large 3rd Bathroom on this level with two sinks, a shower and a bathtub. The house will sleep 14 people comfortably. Rate advertised is for up to 8 guests. Fees apply for additional guests. There is a recreation room with a ping pong table and a foosball. The back yard is large and has a gas grill and table and chairs.
Come back from the beach, cook your favorite meat on the grill or just hang out on the deck! Linens are provided.
Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Gary, IN
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Reviews
5.0
It was our 4th or 5th year at Miller beach area and loved as we did in previous times. First time at this house and we really liked. Good location (close to the beach), the house was very comfortable, with plenty of space. We were a combination of adults, kids and one dog.
5.0
Nice home for our group of 6 adults and 5 children ages 15 to 3. We enjoyed the backyard fire pit for s’mores, walked to the beach every day, made 2 trips to Chicago, did the 3 dune challenge and the Diana of the Dunes Dare at the Indiana Dunes. A full week …Thank you for sharing your home
4.0
The house had a lot of room and the beds were comfy. We had a group of 5 adults. However, we were all uncomfortable with the lack of window coverings, especially in the master bedroom and bathroom. Standing in the shower and being able to see the neighbor's windows was strange. It was also quite bright in the mornings because there were no blinds.
Kitchen was a nice size, but the pans were in really bad shape. I also got a bad burn on my hand because the potholder had a large hole in it, which I didn't know until it was too late. House was a good location for going to Indiana Dunes parks. There's also a nice disc golf course close by.
5.0
This property was perfect for our large group. We were a group of 4 adults and 8 children aged 5-15. The littlest two kids slept on camping mats on the floor of a parent’s room, which we knew would work well for that family. Everyone else had beds. Three full baths were wonderful for our group size, though the downstairs bath (and washing machine) only had hot water, so those showers were steaming hot. The hot tub and backyard were fun. Lots of indoor dining space between the oversized table and eat-at kitchen island, plus outdoor table on the back deck. We were delighted to discover a piano! We are a musical bunch and played it every day. Two recreation areas added to all the space: a lower level and a basement. Quiet neighborhood. Super close to the beach and dunes. We also spent a day in Chicago. Our stay was wonderful. If you want to boil a large pot of water for pasta, consider bringing your own pot, as there are only sauce pans. (We made them work!) Also, consider bringing a supply of consumable products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, kitchen trash bags). There were some, but not much. Walmart is only 20 min away.
5.0
Great central location for getting to the various sports complexes our kids played at. Two families (4 adults and 5 teens) for very comfortably. Lots of space to spread out and/or gather together for games. Kids loved ping pong and piano and grown ups loved the easy access to the lovely beach. Margaret was very friendly, accessible and accommodating. House was clean and beautifully decorated. We had a really nice stay.
5.0
From the minute we walked inside we felt right at home! It was very clean and the layout of the house is very welcoming and open. The kitchen had all the necessities to make dinner and enjoy each other with plenty of seating. The hot tub was perfect with the waterfall and lights. It was a short walk to the beach where we enjoyed the day in the sun! We will definitely rent this location again if our travels bring us back up to northern Indiana! This was a mother / daughter weekend to remember.
5.0
This home was a five minute walk from the beach and we enjoyed amazing sunsets everyday! The layout and amenities of the home were perfect for family to meet and spend time together, both indoors and out. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in yard immensely. This is the second property that we’ve rented from this host-she’s great and very responsive.
5.0
We really enjoyed our time at the house. We had the whole family (6 adults and 4 kids) and had plenty of space, and the multi-level was nice. We had a couple of small issues, but they were resolved quickly. The beach is super nice, not crazily crowded (even the holiday week) and as close as advertised. We easily walked down and back more than once most days. We used the deck and hot tub, too. Overall, a really positive experience!
5.0
The home was beautiful and a great space for our group of 10. There was lots of room to spread out and the kitchen was great and well stocked for lots of meals at the house. We loved how close it was to the beach and visited every day sometimes twice.
5.0
Eight women, who grew up in Miller, shared a reunion stay in this comfortable house. Three actually, lived on Vermillion from the 50's to the 80's. Our visit felt very familiar and nostalgic. A photo shoot at the beach, at the Pavilion where we had our proms, and in front of the Wirt H.S. sign will help us remember our stay. Thank you, Margaret.
5.0
This house is within a very short walk to the beach and easy drives to the State and National Dunes Parks. The hiking is fabulous! Beach, Dunes, forest and rare Black Oak Savana.
There are not many dining choices nearby BUT the kitchen has wonderful appliances making dinners in the house fun to prepare. The local Jewel grocery has a surprising variety and quality of fresh food.
Margret, the owner does a very good job responding to needs or concerns that come up. She clearly cares about the property and the VRBO guests.
1.0
This home has an great open concept for everyone to engage. We really enjoyed the spacious deck which was nice day and night. The beach was wonderful. The home was more equipped than expected. We would stay here again.
4.0
We where here visiting family living in Chicago and wanted to get outside the city and thought we would try the beach/Lake Michigan. Great beach with easy access from the property. Great first impression walking into the property - clean and spacious and accommodating. Back yard was completely fenced which was important to us because we had our two dogs with us, a Golden Retriever and Mixed Breed, both the same size. Thanks to the host for having a place that accommodated pets. We would consider this house in the future. Suggestions for making the property even more accommodating - have more than one key for house access or switch to a combination lock; mention the wifi name as well as the password; have lights that come on with the switch in the bedrooms; the showers did not have a mixing, cold and hot water, capability that worked - had to go to the water heater and turned down the temperature - mention this or have a plumber trouble shoot the mixing capability ; the sprinkler system came on early every morning and soaked part of the deck and the cushions for the deck furniture - can the sprinkler system be adjusted; clean the cushion covers for the deck furniture - these where removed from the deck box - they where completely dirty and soaking wet - they had not been removed in quite awhile it seemed - the deck box had firewood in it and water in the bottom which kept the cushions wet. We enjoyed our stay here and would consider this beach location and the house in the future.
5.0
We love the house and the location. This was our third year at the same place. Owner was easy to communicate with, and addressed everything quickly.
4.0
Really nice property
Overall the property is beautiful with really nice decor and amenities. Beds are super comfortable and the kitchen was really well appointed. There are lots of different areas in the house to congregate which is good for a larger group or family. Our kids especially enjoyed the piano, foosball table, and ping pong table! The location 1.5 blocks from the beach is amazing. We thought there would be more going on in downtown Miller but sadly the town looks pretty burnt out. You'll have to go further afield to find some nice restaurants and shops. The property owners are very nice. That said, we had a bit of an issue with one of the toilets not functioning and the response was slow and the issue was never resolved.
5.0
Entertains all
This house easily handled 14 guests without feeling crowded. Between the beach, hot tub, nice backyard, game room and all the games everyone was entertained. Would recommend to anyone
5.0
Beautiful home & Beach!
House was exactly as described and was very clean and spacious! Great house for family time and playing games. Short walk to the beach which was very private and not many people there at all. Beach very clean! Would recommend bringing all of your groceries etc. as not many clean places in town to shop , but it worked! Took Train into Chicago for a day- very easy process and station very close to house. Definitely enjoyed our stay!
4.0
Nice home layout and location
We had a nice time and the proximity to the beach was great. Communications with the host we’re good. The hot tub and furniture are getting some age on them but it all worked. The kids loved the ping pong and fooseball tables.
5.0
Perfect vacation
We enjoyed our stay at Millers Beach and would definitely choose this vacation home again. It is a short walk to the beach and the house had everything we needed to enjoy our time together.
5.0
Awesome
Amazing house and super location. It was the perfect family retreat after spending our days at my grandsons baseball tournament.
5.0
Beautiful Home in Quiet Neighborhood
We had a blast!! Every amenity you could think of was provided with this home!! So much for our young and adult children to do in this home! Clean and spacious as well. 10/10, will definitely recommend and will stay again when visiting my in-laws!!
5.0
Miller Beach Get-Away
We enjoyed our time away at Miller Beach. The design of the house is lovely - very mid-century modern vibe which we liked. The ping-pong table and games were a real hit with everyone and provided some enjoyable inside time when the weather wasn't conducive to swimming. There were only 5 of us in our party but if you are coming with a larger group you might want to supplement with additional beach chairs and if you have smaller children maybe some smaller glasses for drinks as many of the glasses were pretty big. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
5.0
A short stroll to a beautiful beach and a quiet neighborhood.
This house was the perfect reunion spot for our family members who traveled from three different states. Nice back yard for the little ones, lots of space to interact or read. The playroom was well-equipped and the piano was a nice surprise. We had perfect weather and hit the beach almost every day.
5.0
Great place!
We had an amazing time. The place was clean and perfect for our group of family/friends. Walking distance to the beach. Will be back!
5.0
Exactly as advertised
Loved the house! Had everything we needed for our extended family.
5.0
Great trip!
We enjoyed this beautiful house during a week long extended family vacation. The house was beautiful and within walking distance to the beach. We will definately stay here again!
5.0
Miller Beach House
An convenient location and great place to stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Liked the ping pong table and large HDTV.
5.0
4th of July Beach Getaway
Great house with plenty of space, great kitchen and entertaining area, close to beach & lots of games for kids to enjoy. Saw a cute patriotic parade, went to candy factory in nearby town - there are options in case weather doesn’t cooperate! Would definitely recommend.
4.0
Lovely house, great location
The house was comfortable, clean, and in the perfect location for our family beach/dunes vacation. It’s big enough that we never felt crowded. We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
As Advertised!
Everything advertised online in the description about the property is accurate. Great home for the family to spend the week. Can hang out inside or out. Walk to the beach is 5 minutes and not much beach traffic making for a relaxing experience. Will definitely look up this place again for our next trip to Lake MI.
5.0
Miller Beach
The house is in a wonderful location to the beach. It is a short walk on quiet roads to the beach. My family and my two brother's families enjoyed the week immensely. Even with the weather in the 70s, we were able to enjoy time in the water and on the beach.
5.0
Perfect for hanging out with family
The house was fantastic for hanging out with my family. The hot tub, large screen TVs, ping pong table, etc. kept us entertained while we weren’t at the beach or walking on the sand dune trails nearby. The fenced in backyard allowed us to relax outside with our dog in a private worry free setting. I will likely return as it is a great meeting place for our family (who lives in Cleveland and Chicago).
2.5
Great rentals start with the owner, and this is no exception. She has excellent communication, clear procedures and reasonable expectations. A lot of thoughtfulness goes into this house.....fully furnished kitchen, excellent game room that includes ping pong, lots of board games, books and tv. Excellent washer and dryer. Comfortable tv room with Foosball, kids bedroom and large bathroom complete the lowest level. Huge open kitchen/dining area on main level, and three bedrooms on the upstairs. Comfortable backyard that includes hot tub, gas grill and large sitting area. The beach is a 4 or 5 minute walk down a quiet neighborhood street. Most grocery stores and dining options are 10-15 minutes away. Indiana Dunes visitor center is 15-20 minutes away, but there are many trails closer. Lighthouse outlet shopping in Michigan City is an easy 25 minute drive. We are glad we stayed and would again!
5.0
Excellent rental close to beach
Great rentals start with the owner, and this is no exception. She has excellent communication, clear procedures and reasonable expectations. A lot of thoughtfulness goes into this house.....fully furnished kitchen, excellent game room that includes ping pong, lots of board games, books and tv. Excellent washer and dryer. Comfortable tv room with Foosball, kids bedroom and large bathroom complete the lowest level. Huge open kitchen/dining area on main level, and three bedrooms on the upstairs. Comfortable backyard that includes hot tub, gas grill and large sitting area.
The beach is a 4 or 5 minute walk down a quiet neighborhood street.
Most grocery stores and dining options are 10-15 minutes away. Indiana Dunes visitor center is 15-20 minutes away, but there are many trails closer. Lighthouse outlet shopping in Michigan City is an easy 25 minute drive. We are glad we stayed and would again!
1.0
Unauthorized Cameras
Just to beware if you do stay at this property, the owner has a camera outside that is NOT disclosed in the listing or contract.
4.0
Modern, compact house walking distance from beach
Good interior remodel with all new appliances and furniture. Nicely done maximizing the space available. Comfortable for 8-10 people. We had 12 in our party and had to use a few extra mattresses that are readily available. Owner was responsive and tended to few minor issues that came up in a timely manner. Miller beach is about a 5 minute walk on the paved road in front of the house but is well worth it!
5.0
Family Get Together
This house was updated, clean, & worked well for our family! Enjoyed walks, beach, parks & the dunes! Owner very responsive!
5.0
New Year's Eve Party
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL home. Very spacious, comfortable and clean. Me and my friends had a great time chilling in different areas of the house. It felt like home!
5.0
Great location and plenty of fun
The house was clean and full of options for fun - games, ping pong, etc. Loved the short walk to the beach even on the cold winter evenings.
5.0
Perfect for families
We were a group (2 families) of 9 and there was more than enough space for sleeping, adults hanging out and kids having play space. Margaret was wonderful and very responsive to communication both before and during our stay. We were there for Thanksgiving so did a LOT of cooking and I have to say this was the best stocked kitchen I’ve seen in any VRBO (pots, pans, bakeware, utensils, dishes, serving bowls and plastic leftover containers). We loved the quiet neighborhood and short walk to the beach. Highly recommend this property.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gary?
The average price for a rental in Gary is $416 per night. This rental is $147 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Miller Beach Getaway!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Miller Beach Getaway! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Miller Beach Getaway!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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