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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a small table with a plant, and framed pictures on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the neighborhood.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a large window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gary

Located in Gary (Miller Beach), this vacation home is steps from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Indiana Dunes National Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Indiana Dunes State Park and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
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What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Shoreline - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Indian Boundary Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marquette Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach

Lovingly named " Rivera House" by our friends, this cool house is located steps from the beach, combining the comfort and style of the home. It features a large, combined kitchen/dining/living room full of natural light and lake views. Two bedrooms on the second level share a full bathroom. The large room designated for children is located on the lower level of the home, and has it's own bathroom, with a walkout patio to a private backyard. 2 days minimum rental, please.
The space
Lower level of the house has a large space designed for children, and a full bathroom. 2 bunk beds and a trundle bed comfortably fits 6 children. A large Love sack chair provides nice seating for a gaming and /or TV watching.
The walkout patio leads to a fenced-in backyard. A gas grill, 6 chairs, a mobile fire pit will meet any dining and entertainment needs.
A master bedroom on the second level has 2 queen beds, a walk-in closet and an access to a full bathroom. A 2nd bedroom has a queen bed, and a closet for personal belongings and a closet for supplies.
A small workspace on the 3rd level has a couch and a small work table. Great space to catch up on the emails or to read.
A roof top seating area is our favorite. We have our morning coffee there, and watch the sundown over the Lake Michigan.
In the garage, we keep 5 bikes, 2 paddle boards, 6 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas, lots of safety vests for older children and adults.
The mobile ping pong table can be rolled out onto the driveway, and used for a family Olympics evening.
Bedding, bath towels and beach towels are provided. Fully stacked kitchen,- just bring your food, your crew, sunscreen and have fun!
Guest access
Guests can access all areas of the house, except the closet contents in the hallway on the lower level, and a jet ski in the garage that is not our property.
Other things to note
Close supervision of children while enjoying a roof top seating.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. A private bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a quick lake getaway for our family. Very nice accommodations! Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house with the proximity to beach as described & hostess very responsive to any tiny request. ("How do you work the air conditioning, for example). The views of the lake were BETTER than described. The neighborhood is high-rent and gorgeous and we LOVED the proximity to Marquette Park and Lake street eating establishments. Don't be put off by inaccurate stereotypes of Gary Indiana, this one's really a delight.Note that host will tell you there is room for five cars in the driveway & that's true; one more in the garage makes 6. Plan on asking your guests to carpool because there is NO.STREET.PARKING. (as advertised)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lanise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstandingly Superb...Excellent Location. Very Accommodating. Very clean and close to beach. Absolute gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach getaway

We loved the house and the proximity to the beach. Perfect for a quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Lake Michigan visit

A delightful time in a comfortable, clean, interesting home. We had a great time in the home and on Lake Michigan, a two minute walk away. Hope to get back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

T E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! There was enough room for my large family and the property was clean. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It’s important to note that this property has a lot of stairs (I would add that in the listing for those with small children, elderly, or disabled). Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay, although it was for a sad occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was such a cool spot that was close to the beach and had plenty of space for sleeping. The unit had everything you needed and more. The owners were very helpful and quick to respond with needs. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We stayed here while visiting Lake Michigan. The house was amazing and had a great location to the lake. It’s in a quiet spot, and is right at the beach access. The owner is very helpful and had the pullout and trundle set up and ready for us! We would recommend here and stay here again if ever in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the openness of the house and the amenities. Plenty of games and beach toys. Some of the door locks didn’t work which was tricky with different families and privacy. The pots and pans need replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner needs to buy a WHISK for the kitchen. The walk to the beach is one-minute. Very beautiful. We used it to commute to Chicago. Worked fine for that. Don't let "Gary, Indiana" be an issue. We loved the area and walk to the beach in the morning. Light in the windows in the morning was very welcome. You can see Lake Michigan from the kitchen windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great aside for a confusion with the entry PIN. The actual number in the message sent was different from the information sent over in the email.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Traci G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Easy beach access but not clean

The house was great. Really close to the beach with easy beach access. Plenty of room for my family and beautiful views from the kitchen and roof patio. Relaxing fire pit in backyard was a nice place to hang out and cook smores. My only complaint is that the house was not very clean. Our feet turned back from the floors. Definitely needs a good deep cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect 4th of July Getaway

We had a truly wonderful stay! We were a group of 4 adults and 5 kids ranging from 2.5 to 9 years old, and this home was absolutely perfect for us. One of the highlights was watching the fireworks right from the deck—shot off from the beach nearby. The proximity to the beach couldn't have been better! Just a short climb over the dune and we were on the sand.The house was stocked with everything we needed and more. Tons of beach gear, chairs, umbrellas, and floats made our beach days super convenient. And the kitchen was a dream! I’ve never stayed anywhere with such a well-appointed kitchen—every pot, pan, and gadget you could imagine was there. Cooking for a group was a breeze.Inside, there was more than enough space for everyone to spread out comfortably. The bedrooms had ice-cold AC, cozy bedding, and plenty of room. The living area was equally inviting with comfy couches and great TVs for winding down after long beach days. The kids loved the bunk room, hanging out and watching TV on the giant beanbag chair. The firepit and grilling area were perfect for evening hangouts, and there was ample parking for all of us.Inga was a fantastic host—responsive, helpful, and made everything easy. Check-in and check-out were smooth and simple. The home itself was spotless, beautifully decorated, and felt modern and welcoming. We truly loved every moment and are already talking about coming back. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and amenities

We were a group of two families with a mix of kids. The number of beds and the options to configure sleeping arrangements provided flexibility for our group. Beds, sheets and pillows were very comfortable, many extra blankets and bedding, if needed. Kitchen was outfitted well, we had everything we needed to stay at home and cook. Living area was bright and airy with a fresh aesthetic, nice space for a large group. Plenty of beach and bath towels, with the ability to wash at the end of the day. Even shampoo and conditioners were provided, a simple but nice convenience as we all forgot! Beautifully landscaped, terraced back yard with Adirondack chairs and Solo Stove (firewood was available). Access to beach was about 2 minutes by slow stroll. Owner encouraged us to use beach chairs, paddle boards, games, etc for fun at the beach. Neighbors were very friendly. We spent a day on Eastern side of Dunes National Park, and comparatively, Miller Beach (home’s location) was by far the nicest beach we came across. Very fine, soft sand with gradual ocean grade compared to other beaches that were rocky with a steeper grade. Short-ish walk to Marquette Park. Pay attention to daily wind warnings and rip currents. The owner responded quickly to questions and was open and accommodating. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Randy E.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026