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1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio!

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Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
On the beach
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10164 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio!

Basement Game Room | Furnished Outdoor Space | In-Unit Laundry

Enjoy a lake getaway at this 3-bedroom, 2.5-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
- Bedroom 4: 1 twin 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

GAME ROOM
- Ping-pong table, arcade game
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar seating, game 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

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 6 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,764 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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New! Well-appointed Gary Home Few Blocks to Beach! Gary

About the area

Map
Gary, Indiana

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • West Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 5 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on the beach, just steps away from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

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1 Mi to Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park: Home w/ Patio! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Perfect short walk to beach. Private. Clean. Great for family time. Will be back if booking allows!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Everything needed for a comfortable stay. Close to water, cool at night. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Whoever manages this house is very professional and takes great care of the details. Excellent house for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Loved walking to the beach, easy drive to everything else. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10

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.

10/10

The house was perfectly located steps from the beach. The house was clean and cozy. My husband and kids enjoyed the weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10

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.

10/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10

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.

10/10

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10

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.

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

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).
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10

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.