Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental
House in Gary, IN
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Basement Game Room | Furnished Outdoor Space | In-Unit Laundry
Enjoy a lake getaway at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home in Gary. 'Beach Daze Cottage' boasts an inviting interior, a furnished outdoor living area, and a prime location just a walk away from Wells Street Beach. When you're not out exploring Lake Michigan, indulge in a game of ping-pong or roast marshmallows around the fire pit! While you're here, be sure to take a day trip to Chicago — less than 40 miles away!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Loft: 2 twin daybeds
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 crib, 1 portable crib
OUTDOOR SPACE
- Private deck, gas grill
- Furnished patio, fire pit, dining area
INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TVs w/ cable
- Dining table, ceiling fans
- Basement game room w/ ping-pong table
KITCHEN
- All major appliances including dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker
- Cooking basics, spices, knife set
- Dishware & flatware, high chair
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C
- Linens & towels, hair dryer
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent
FAQ
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required for access
- 3-story home
PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Walk to Wells Street Beach & Lake Michigan
- Golf courses nearby
- 1 mile to Indiana Dunes State Park
- 4 miles to nearest marina
- 44 miles to Chicago Midway International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 3-story home requires stairs to access
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front of the house facing the sidewalk, and 1 camera is located on the back of the house facing the backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion
Enjoy a lake getaway at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home in Gary. 'Beach Daze Cottage' boasts an inviting interior, a furnished outdoor living area, and a prime location just a walk away from Wells Street Beach. When you're not out exploring Lake Michigan, indulge in a game of ping-pong or roast marshmallows around the fire pit! While you're here, be sure to take a day trip to Chicago — less than 40 miles away!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Loft: 2 twin daybeds
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 crib, 1 portable crib
OUTDOOR SPACE
- Private deck, gas grill
- Furnished patio, fire pit, dining area
INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TVs w/ cable
- Dining table, ceiling fans
- Basement game room w/ ping-pong table
KITCHEN
- All major appliances including dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker
- Cooking basics, spices, knife set
- Dishware & flatware, high chair
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C
- Linens & towels, hair dryer
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent
FAQ
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required for access
- 3-story home
PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Walk to Wells Street Beach & Lake Michigan
- Golf courses nearby
- 1 mile to Indiana Dunes State Park
- 4 miles to nearest marina
- 44 miles to Chicago Midway International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 3-story home requires stairs to access
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front of the house facing the sidewalk, and 1 camera is located on the back of the house facing the backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Gary, IN
££££
Ratings and reviews
6.0 / 10.0
House had all we needed and we appreciated the beach toys and games downstairs. It does feel a little run down and could do with some furniture steam cleaning, a paint job and deep clean.
4.0 / 10.0
Let’s start with the pros, this location is minutes away from a great beach.
Now for the cons. The house is quite dirty. When we first arrived the table was fully set with plates and bowls. Unfortunately these dishes were dirty and had to be washed immediately. Like each bowl was full of someone’s snack crumbs. The floor was dirty and there were spiderwebs everywhere.
The final morning of our stay as we were finishing breakfast we saw a mouse run across the kitchen floor and under the dishwasher. Yuck.
The smoke detectors upstairs were all missing. This has to be some sort of code violation. There is an electrical plate upstairs that has a huge hole in it which is a big hazard with young kids.
This place is expensive enough that I expected better. 100% do not recommend :)
8.0 / 10.0
Nice
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect short walk to beach. Private. Clean. Great for family time. Will be back if booking allows!
10.0 / 10.0
Very cute little neighborhood just a short walk to the beach! Wagon, high chair, 4-5 folding beach chairs and a new umbrella were provided!! We even found the blender has been removed and our host grabbed a new one for us by the next day! Cute house, lots of room to spread out.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for our group of 9, ranging in age from 5-47. The house had everything we needed and was clean and nicely decorated! It is a very short walk to the beach, which was never crowded and always clean! We had a brief malfunction with the carbon monoxide detection system and the owner was there within 5 minutes to remedy the situation. We would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
This was a lovely place to stay and enjoy a short walk to a lovely beach.
10.0 / 10.0
Whoever manages this house is very professional and takes great care of the details. Excellent house for the family.
8.0 / 10.0
Overall, a good house.
Pros:
- Truly is steps from Miller Beach which has a snack shack with burgers, ice cream, etc.
- House is very cute and well-stocked.
Cons:
- We could not open the lockbox to retrieve the key. I texted and called the number they provided several times. It took a few hours to get a call back which was stressful. Ultimately, she sent someone out to help.
- The house has a critter issue. I assume they are mice, but they are in the walls and cause lots of noise starting very early in the morning (5am).
10.0 / 10.0
Don’t let location keep you from renting this amazing rental, Gary Indiana has some beautiful lake front properties. This nice home is literally steps from the beach, 2 min. walk. The location is ideal for visiting the Indiana Dunes National Park. I suggest a short drive north to care stair ants and shops in New Buffalo, MI.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything needed for a comfortable stay. Close to water, cool at night. Great spot.
8.0 / 10.0
Very spacious, awesome supplies, fully loaded with everything you need. Only a 2 block walk to the beach in a lovely neighborhood. We would definitely recommend this place.
6.0 / 10.0
Place is a 1 minute walk to Lake Michigan and the beach is great. The house has a really nice finished basement that wasn’t shown in the pictures that we really enjoyed. The only downfall was that the place was not very clean (dirty floors) and lots of bugs throughout the home (bees, spiders, ants).
10.0 / 10.0
We spent a wonderful long weekend in this charming cottage, had perfect weather for our multiple outings to the beach, which is steps away as advertised! The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed, and the neighborhood is outstanding! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
This house was amazing. Me and my siblings stayed here so that we could all be under one roof since we all live in different states and it was so spacious. It even had a game room down stairs that we didn’t expect. Owner was very nice and the area was great. Definitely recommend booking!
8.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay at this house! There was plenty of beds and the weather was perfect for us to have a bonfire! The wood provided was a little green but burnt well after we got the coals nice and hot. The beach was a quick walk away and a great place to relax and catch some sun. There was plenty of great beach stuff at the house but the umbrella was older and looked broken so we didn't take it. I would rent this house again! If your looking for a place that has a lot of places to eat or things to do, this isn't your area. It was fantastic for laughs and relaxation for a group of friend whom go away once a year to forget the real world for a few days.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the location and the environment! The secluded, wooded yard out back was so inviting, quiet, and serene. We heard birds, saw wildlife, and listened to the waves. When we were ready to go to the beach, we simply walked over to the water! We loved how close we were. It made it so easy to hop back to the house for lunch and dinner, spending the rest of our time at the beach. We felt safe the entire time, there was plenty for the kids to do, and the adults got to relax.
8.0 / 10.0
property was very nice and as described, Quiet neighborhood and close walk to the beach. Beach was very nice. Did not expect boats to park so close to the beach- too many boats. House and location great.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfectly located steps from the beach. The house was clean and cozy. My husband and kids enjoyed the weekend trip.
10.0 / 10.0
Place was super cute. Great location, half a block from the lake. It was nice that they had a small rec space in the basement with a ping pong table. It really came in handy on the rain day.
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice house and less than a block from the beach. This has many supplies such as children's toys, pack n’ play and also high chair, which was a great plus. The host assisted us so quick with some missing items in the house.
The only thing was hard to keep a balanced temperature with the air conditioning, it works perfectly on the first floor but hot on the second one.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved walking to the beach, easy drive to everything else. I highly recommend this home!
8.0 / 10.0
Good location
10.0 / 10.0
Great overall stay - the house was very clean - great inclusion of linens - comfortable beds - good inclusion of things in the Kitchen, etc. Though located in Gary, IN it felt to be in a safe area and the beach really is just a short distance away. Would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to the area.
10.0 / 10.0
We took a girls trip for the daughters summer birthdays and they had a blast. There was easy access to the beach area and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
8.0 / 10.0
Great house, great location. Less than a block from the beach access trail. I was impressed with the variety and quality of the cookware and kitchen utensils and knives. Many vacation rentals have hardly any cookware and the knives are always dull. Having a ping pong table, card table, and mini street fighter arcade game in the basement was fun. There was some firewood at the house - good for a fire 1 night but not 2. We were also unable to find anywhere nearby that sold firewood. The only downside is the “before” 10am check out time, especially given the fairly rigorous check-out instructions, and the owner/manager was sitting in their car outside the house at about 9:45am on our check-out day.
10.0 / 10.0
This was the perfect spot for a quick family getaway! The house is a minute walk from the beach and we practically had the beach to ourselves our whole trip! The house was nice, clean, and had everything you could possibly need- towels, bedding, extra pillows and blankets, beach toys, chairs, kitchen supplies, coffee, etc. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend it to others!
10.0 / 10.0
We took a weekend girls trip for my daughters birthdays and the kids all had a blast. The location was perfect to quickly get to the beach. You feel far away from the hustle and bustle but you are still close enough if you need to run and pick up supplies. Thank you for hosting us!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was wonderful. The house was great. ( I really loved the ideal of no TVS in the bedrooms). We had an awesome time we will be back hopefully. Thanks for letting us stay your home.
10.0 / 10.0
A pleasant stay
The house is clean and well-appointed, with plenty of parking and a very short walk to the beach. Arcade cabinet and ping-pong table were popular with the kids when the weather wasn't cooperating.
10.0 / 10.0
Summer Getaway
Great experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location
Warm and welcoming home! Beautiful area and very close to the beach
10.0 / 10.0
Making work enjoyable
Great property and great hosts. Perfect place to unwind after a days work on the road. Away from home 75% of the year and the hosts and property has to be one of the best we have stayed at. Hopefully we will get some more projects in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Friend vacation
The house was beautiful and clean. It was stocked with everything we needed and some things that we didn’t even realize we needed. The beach was just a short walk and was also very clean and mostly private. We met the host of the property and she was lovely. She even left us a guide of local places to try for food and groceries. 10/10 I would stay here again. My whole group left happy and relaxed.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gary?
The average price for a rental in Gary is £222 per night. This rental is £35 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental. 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 Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Steps to Lake Michigan Beach: Gary Vacation Rental?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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