Rare Private Heated Pool w/in 1.5 Blocks to the Beach!
House in Gary, IN
11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 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
The Blue Butterfly II is the sister property to Miller Beach’s top vacation getaway, The Blue Butterfly. The Blue Butterfly II is a 2,200 square foot home with two floors of living with a walk-out basement. The house features five bedrooms, two updated baths, a well-stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stackable washer & dryer, a large backyard, Internet & cable, four flat screen televisions, a Weber charcoal grill, a high chair, playpen and an 18 foot above ground pool.
Floor one features bedroom one with a new queen memory foam mattress, a 40-inch flat screen television and a large walk-in closet. The first floor also features bedroom two with a new queen memory foam mattress and bedroom three with new bunk beds (1 twin and 1 full). In addition, the first floor includes a fully equipped kitchen, a full bathroom, a dining room and a living room.
The lower level features bedrooms four and five as well as another living space, new bathroom with shower and a laundry room. Bedroom four is a jumbo bedroom with a new queen memory foam mattress, a full-size futon, a 40 inch flat screen television and walkout sliding glass doors. Bedroom 5 features a new queen size memory foam mattress, a bay window and “his and her” closets. The living space features a 50 inch flat screen television, BluRay/DVD and board games. The bathroom is bright and modern with subway tiles and new fixtures. The laundry room features a stackable washer and dryer and a utility sink.
The backyard is spacious, enfenced (4ft chain fence) and features a patio set and four lounge chairs on a deck that overlooks an 18 foot above ground pool that is heated in Mid-May, September, and October. The patio leading up to the deck has a Weber charcoal grill. The Blue Butterfly II accommodates parking for six. Please be respectful of our neighbors by following pool hours, quiet hours, their privacy, their parking and their homes.
We are happy to discuss ideas for planning your trip. We provide all guests with a Guide to Planning Your Trip to Miller Beach.
Floor one features bedroom one with a new queen memory foam mattress, a 40-inch flat screen television and a large walk-in closet. The first floor also features bedroom two with a new queen memory foam mattress and bedroom three with new bunk beds (1 twin and 1 full). In addition, the first floor includes a fully equipped kitchen, a full bathroom, a dining room and a living room.
The lower level features bedrooms four and five as well as another living space, new bathroom with shower and a laundry room. Bedroom four is a jumbo bedroom with a new queen memory foam mattress, a full-size futon, a 40 inch flat screen television and walkout sliding glass doors. Bedroom 5 features a new queen size memory foam mattress, a bay window and “his and her” closets. The living space features a 50 inch flat screen television, BluRay/DVD and board games. The bathroom is bright and modern with subway tiles and new fixtures. The laundry room features a stackable washer and dryer and a utility sink.
The backyard is spacious, enfenced (4ft chain fence) and features a patio set and four lounge chairs on a deck that overlooks an 18 foot above ground pool that is heated in Mid-May, September, and October. The patio leading up to the deck has a Weber charcoal grill. The Blue Butterfly II accommodates parking for six. Please be respectful of our neighbors by following pool hours, quiet hours, their privacy, their parking and their homes.
We are happy to discuss ideas for planning your trip. We provide all guests with a Guide to Planning Your Trip to Miller Beach.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Gary, IN
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in Miller Beach ! The house was great, had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Met up with some high school friends and our families for some R&R. Chose this property because of the reviews, location, and pool. Plenty of space for everyone to have their own room. AC kept the place very comfortable. Lots of towels. The place is showing its age and some of the dishes weren’t the cleanest when we arrived, so make sure to give everything a good look before you use it. If you’re looking for a comfortable and safe place to stay within walking distance to a clean and beautiful beach, this place is the ticket. (Fair warning for young families that if you’re looking to go to Flamingos down the street, it’s 21+. You can order take-out though.)
5.0 / 5.0
Short walk to clean beach. Above ground pool on property. Great place to stay with young kids 😄
5.0 / 5.0
Had a fantastic week! The house is so nice and the pool was perfect! Easy walk to the beautiful beach and great food just around the corner. Will definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Great house!! Clean and well maintained and updated. This is our second stay here and the house is freshly painted and there is new flooring.
Very quick and friendly response to questions and concerns. Quick walk to the beach. We had 9 plus a baby and there was room at the table for all of us. We used a portable baby bed that is on-site for a 6 month old boy.
The deck and pool area are a fun place to hang out. We also made s’mores at the fire pit.
Very fun!!
5.0 / 5.0
This was a great mini vacation with my siblings and the house was amazing! So clean roomy everything we needed. The pool was fantastic! Loved very short walk to the beach and to the two restaurants (both fantastic) and little store that had everything!!
5.0 / 5.0
The property was everything we could have hoped for. Even with one of our days filled with rain, the house, the games, and the foosball table gave us everything we needed for a great time. We can't wait to come back.
5.0 / 5.0
Home felt very clean and was well stocked. We never ran out of towels and there was plenty of paper towels, TP, trash bags, etc. Appreciate that!
5.0 / 5.0
Six female relatives spent two nights here planning a bigger reunion. The house was clean and well supplied as stated in the listing. We had a great week-end.
5.0 / 5.0
This location was all we expected and more! The owner thought of everything and the house was well stocked - more than we could have ever expected! We loved the location, cleanliness of the house and grounds. We had such a great time - we would totally rent this location again!
Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic home with plenty of space. Kitchen was very well supplied if you wanted to cook, which we did. Access to a grill was great…my husband loves to grill. The pool in the back yard was an added bonus if you don’t feel like making the 5-10 minute walk to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. 2 good restaurants are a 2-3 minute walk. The hosts were very responsive when communicating. Overall, a 10 out of 10 rating!😎😎
5.0 / 5.0
It was a wonderful stay at a great place next to a gorgeous beach and the owner of property was A+! Stayed at another property prior and had same amazing experience! My family and I will definitely be back. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
My family (myself, my husband, 4 kids 20-27 and 2 significant others) came to Miller Beach for our family vacation. We had a great time. The beach is only 2 blocks away and an easy walk. I don't know if the kids were back in school in the area but there were few other people on the beach. There are beach toys and chairs we could use which was a nice bonus. The pool was awesome although the week we were there it was a little chilly for a lot of swimming. There was plenty of room for everyone and the table easily fit 8 for dinner and board games. We had a little issue with the couch but apparently it wasn't put back together correctly so that wasn't an ongoing issue. I would have liked to have check in procedures a bit sooner. I requested them a couple days ahead. The owner said they send them out the day before although she sent them to me no problem. I got another email with them about 12 hours ahead of check in so I guess that's the usual.
5.0 / 5.0
House is in a great location for walk to the beach. Pool was great and big hit with both the children and adults. Bedrooms are good size and accommodated us well for 6 adults and 3 kids. Great communication with owner. Will consider this property again if we vacation in this area. Also an hour drive to downtown Chicago for an easy day trip.
4.0 / 5.0
Well stocked Vrbo property. Helpful and friendly owner. Prompt with answers to questions. Enjoyed pool and beach especially. Limited dining out options n close proximity but great kitchen to cook in with family. Good gathering spots. Comfortable beds.
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed at numerous VRBO homes and this home by far was the best stocked we have stayed in. Lots of food supplies, keurig cups, towels, beach towels, rafts for the pool, propane grill, etc. The home was as advertised and the pool was great. The home was located within minutes of Miller Beach and also located within minutes walking to 2 wonderful restaurants - Flamingo Pizza and Beach Cafe. Great experience!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Extremely well-equipped! Need something in the kitchen? Look around, it's probably there. The beach is not crowded. Fun and pretty easy to take the train to Chicago for a visit. Very close to Indiana Dunes National Park and a short drive to Indiana Dunes State Park. We liked disc golfing at Marquette Park less than a mile away. The pool and the deck are great places to relax!
My family loved it! The owner is very responsive to questions.
4.0 / 5.0
The place was ok. Not quite what the pics depict.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent location and amenities for an extended family trip.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our trip to Miller Beach and this well-stocked home. Had a minor snafu initially getting info about the entry code/getting into the house, but Elizabeth was very responsive to all our questions and very helpful. The pool is nice and I felt safe that my smaller children would not have access unless I let them (there are locks to get onto the patio and then again from the patio to pool area). One of the bedrooms on the main floor has a walk-in closet are that made a nice "bedroom" for our toddler next to our bed, and we appreciated all the "extras" for kids provided with the house (pool floaties, big beach wagon, and toys, books, etc.) Very well stocked, with tons of towels. Beach access is an easy walk that my 5 year old could manage with no complaints; the toddler needed the wagon. Lots of parking out front that fit our 3 vehicles easily. We had 5 adults and 3 kids and all fit around the dining room table (included the provided high chair!); more might have been a bit of a squeeze. I would recommend this place, and if we do a repeat trip to Miller Beach again would re-book.
5.0 / 5.0
Our group of 10, including 3 kids under 7 yrs and a dog, had a fantastic time during our 3 night stay. The pool was great, there were tons of floaties available and I really appreciated the deck being partitioned off from the pool itself since I have a newly walking 1 year old. The beach was a short walk and it was so nice to have towels, sand toys, beach chairs and a wagon available to bring. It is a beautiful beach and wasn’t crowded at all, even on the weekend. The house itself was super well stocked, the beds were comfortable and the showers were very nice. Elizabeth provided us with a very detailed guide to the area which was super helpful. Everyone we came into contact with in the area was very friendly. We all had a wonderful and relaxing stay, I highly recommend this area and house for a nice getaway!
4.0 / 5.0
Second time staying here. Extremely well stocked home. Pretty much anything you need is provided. Short walk to beach, we really enjoyed the pool and deck area around pool. Fenced back yard. Nice size dinning table, lots of space, games, toys, beach supplies and TV’s, good wireless. Property manager is very responsive and helpful!
5.0 / 5.0
Family Vacation 2022
Our family (including 3 teenagers and a 9 yr old) stayed at this property for a family vacation.
Everything abou the house and the week we stayed was beyond our expectations. Our kids loved it because they all had their own rooms. The basement was a great place for everyone to hang out as well. Anything and everything you need is at your fingertips.
The beach was a very quick 2 block walk, easily accessible, clean, and not overly busy.
When we were pulling away for the week our 16 year old asked if we could come back here every year for vacation.
5.0 / 5.0
Second time stay
We love this house and location. House is clean and comfortable. It has everything you need. Plenty of space for us and friends. We find tons of activities in the area. Elizabeth is easy to communicate with and nearby. The beach is sandy and clean and not jammed. Neighborhood is quiet and safe. The house has everything you need too. This is our second summer visit to this home. Highly recommend! A+++++
5.0 / 5.0
Our annual family vacation
The pool was most definitely the best thing for this house! The lake water was super cold, so the pool was where we did our swimming and then spent time at the lake watching the sunset in the evenings. Elizabeth was an excellent host! We are a family of 6 adults and 3 kids. First time ever we rented a house that we never had to go out to buy paper towels, TP, dish soap, or laundry detergent.😃 Neighborhood was very quiet and never felt unsafe. Neighbors we ran into were all friendly. Why I say this, before my vacation, when I told people where I was going, they all said we were going to a high crime area. We even went into Gary, to see the Jackson 5 childhood home. We went mid morning and it was just fine. It was a relaxing vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Great for Family Meet-Up
Our family met to hang out and explore Indiana Dunes National Park. This was perfect for our needs-clean, plenty of beds, and the pool was fun for our granddaughter.
5.0 / 5.0
One of our best rentals
The house was extremely clean and well stocked! We have never rented a place that provided toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, ect for the whole week! It was such a nice surprise. We also appreciated the selection of spices available to us as well, since we cooked daily. The heated pool was enjoyed by all. Great vacation rental!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay in Miller Beach
Lovely stay at this home - very clean and comfortable with new mattresses and linens in all the rooms. Just a short walk to the beach and an even shorter walk to the restaurants in town. Easy location for visiting with our family in the surrounding areas and Chicago. Elizabeth was very helpful and flexible while getting the booking straightened away. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Wedding accommodations
We were in the area for a wedding at the nearby Marquette pavillion, and this home worked out very well for our visit to the area.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Place To Stay!
The host was amazing and very accommodating. We booked pretty last minute and Elizabeth was very responsive and super helpful with some last minute adjustments. House was clean and comfortable, plus is in a great location. Would definitely recommend and stay here again next time we are in the area.
5.0 / 5.0
Bluebutter Fly 2 is the Perfect Family Vacation Spot
This property is just perfectly located within walking distance to the beaches of Lake Michigan and within dinning choices.
The pool was just the perfect size and temperature for my 2 boys and my 8 month old nephew. The kitchen was very well stocked and the whole house is just comfortable and relaxing. Looking forward to another visit next year!
Thanks Elizabeth for everything!
5.0 / 5.0
Everything is provided - just bring clothes and food.
The private pool was great! Loved the deck area. We enjoyed cooking and eating outside and nightly fires. The family room in the lower level worked well for us, the young kids could relax or nap while other family members were upstairs in the living room/dining room area. Close to a less congested beach - plenty of beach equipment and toys. We had a great time.
5.0 / 5.0
lovely little home
A small but mighty home with a great pool!
4.0 / 5.0
Nice Family Vacation
Enjoyed our stay. Elizabeth is a gracious host and helpful with everything. The pool was a huge success for our grandkids, ages 9-11. The house is within easy walking distance of the beach. The house was fully stocked with ample supplies of everything we needed, very clean and well kept. It is also stocked with toys and beach and pool gear. Lots of room and the kids and adults loved the fuse ball table.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic week
We couldn’t have been happier with our stay at this property! Elizabeth was amazing! Her emails and responses prior to our stay were so quick. When driving to our location, she let us know about a power outage at the house, due to absolutely no fault of hers (fallen tree). We were kept updated as to how it was going. I alerted her to the fact that we were coming with a bunch of food that needed refrigeration and within an hour of our arrival, she brought coolers of ice to the house on her own dime and suggestion. Though none of this was her fault, she went out of her way to make it right, and the power came back on a few hours later.
The house was very clean and as advertised. We are a very covid-conscious family with an immunocompromised 3 year old and we felt very safe. Elizabeth made sure to wear a mask when she arrived with the coolers.
Though the weather was not ideal, we still had a great time! Elizabeth even let us turn the heater way up on the pool. So though it was in the high 60s and low 70s, we were able to use it comfortably and happily!
The beach was a short drive and very clean! Cute park as well. So were the dunes.
Though we did not use them, Elizabeth provided beach towels, beach chairs, and a number of beach and pool toys. The basement also had a stock of games and a foosball table.
The kitchen was well equipped with what we needed for 4 days of cooking our own meals!
All in all, we could not have been happier. Not one single issue. We even say a dear each morning walk through the front yard!
5.0 / 5.0
Very friendly neighbor's! Deer right in back yard awesome time would Dec go back
Just awesome close to beach
5.0 / 5.0
Super clean, well stocked house.
We stayed over Memorial Day weekend. House was super clean and the best stocked house we have ever rented! Close to the beach and other activities. Loved that the pool was heated as the weather was cool. Owner was great to work with.
We were a little wary when we arrived as many of the surrounding houses and yards seem to be in need of attention but the Blue Butterfly was a wonderful place to stay. The neighborhood was very quiet and the house has more than enough room for 4 adults and 3 teens, we could hang out together but everyone had their own space if needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent family get away!
This property was wonderful! It was clean and well-maintained, with lots of space for our big family reunion. This was the first weekend that the pool was open for the season and the owners took great care to insure it was ready and safe to use. They came by to test the water each day and communicated with us prior so we knew when they would be there.
This was a working vacation and we had several people that needed to be on wifi at the same time. The wifi was great and able to support kids online at school and adults working, including me do a live 90 minute talk online.
I picked this location because it had a pool and was a short distance for my mother (who had been housebound for 2 years due to a fractured femur and covid). I would definitely stay there again.
2.5 / 5.0
We took a fall trip to Milled Beach and we lucky to find this great property. The accommodations we perfect for all of our needs. My Grandkids, who are both under two, the house is safe, plus there were toys, a high chair, pack and play, even a stool to make brushing their teeth easier. I cooked every night and the house had every utensil and appliance I needed. The home is comfy and we felt at easy with our kids and dogs in the house. We didn’t feel like they were going to destroy anything or like we had to be in constant guard. The yard is fenced so my dogs were able to enjoy being outside. Decent size rooms and plenty of living space for all. Separate living rooms one upstairs and one down. It was cold so we mostly stayed in and enjoyed our family and the house. We did go to the Dunes and did some fishing, great location. If you want a spotless fancy place this may not be the property for you but if you want a great, clean, welcoming home to enjoy with family and friends, kids and dogs this is a grate choice. We hope to make it back in the Summer to enjoy the pool snd outdoor a bit more. Thanks Elizabeth, for making everything easy and comfortable! Ijah McCulley
5.0 / 5.0
Family friendly with in a great location
We took a fall trip to Milled Beach and we lucky to find this great property. The accommodations we perfect for all of our needs. My Grandkids, who are both under two, the house is safe, plus there were toys, a high chair, pack and play, even a stool to make brushing their teeth easier. I cooked every night and the house had every utensil and appliance I needed. The home is comfy and we felt at easy with our kids and dogs in the house. We didn’t feel like they were going to destroy anything or like we had to be in constant guard. The yard is fenced so my dogs were able to enjoy being outside. Decent size rooms and plenty of living space for all. Separate living rooms one upstairs and one down.
It was cold so we mostly stayed in and enjoyed our family and the house. We did go to the Dunes and did some fishing, great location.
If you want a spotless fancy place this may not be the property for you but if you want a great, clean, welcoming home to enjoy with family and friends, kids and dogs this is a grate choice. We hope to make it back in the Summer to enjoy the pool snd outdoor a bit more.
Thanks Elizabeth, for making everything easy and comfortable!
Ijah McCulley
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gary?
The average price for a rental in Gary is $265 per night. This rental is $75 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rare Private Heated Pool w/in 1.5 Blocks to the Beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Rare Private Heated Pool w/in 1.5 Blocks to the Beach!. Enjoy the water!
Is Rare Private Heated Pool w/in 1.5 Blocks to the Beach! 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 Rare Private Heated Pool w/in 1.5 Blocks to the Beach!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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