10/10 Excellent
james o.
Aug 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
james o.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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Sprawling Woodland Retreat
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2300 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Hot Tub
- Dryer
- Parking available
Explore the area
Gary, IN
- Indiana Dunes National ParkPlace, Indiana Dunes National Park1 min walk
- Marquette ParkPlace, Marquette Park2 min drive
- East ShorelinePlace, East Shoreline2 min drive
- Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)50 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Gary
With a stay at this vacation home in Gary (Miller Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. .This vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Indian Boundary Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from East Shoreline.
What's nearby
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
- Indian Boundary Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
- Marquette Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
- East Shoreline - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
- Marquette Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Getting around
- Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Denny's - 10 min drive
- Beach Box - 5 min drive
- Flamingo Pizza of Miller - 14 min walk
- 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.
Sprawling Woodland Retreat
Hey there! I’m Chandler. I live and work around Miller Beach and love everything about the dunes—sunsets, trails, great food, and the laid-back vibe. I host because I enjoy helping guests have an easy, stress-free stay. If you need recommendations, help, or anything during your visit, I’m your guy and always happy to make your trip smooth and enjoyable
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- On a lake
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
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Unit size: 2,300 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure hot tub is covered.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
798030
Sprawling Woodland Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jodi S., Amherst
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check-in and check-out. Very comfortable stay.
Jodi S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Abhirami I.
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at this property and all amenities were as indicated on the Vrbo listing. The host was easy to get in touch with and addressed our issues on a timely manner. The property is also very close to the Miller beach which was an added plus. It was convenient for our family and friends with kids of age range from 5-15 year olds.
Abhirami I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan B.
Aug 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Neat and clean, with lots of open space for group gatherings. A short drive to the West Beach.
Megan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary F.
Jul 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful home and gracious host! This property worked so well for our vacation with kids and grandkids. The beach umbrella, chairs, towels, and life jackets were an extra bonus.
Mary F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason, Chicago
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Weekend Getaway
My family and I loved the space. There was ample room for the 9 of us. The only thing my family would suggest is that the area around the jacuzzi have better lighting for the nighttime and the ground was better paved. Other than that, the entire weekend was great.
Jason
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Bonnie H.
Jun 15, 2025
Good location for day trips to Chicago
While it is a good size house, dining table only seats six and comfort of furniture could stand to be improved. The towels were poor and not enough, and there wasn’t enough kitchen dishes, glasses or silverware for 9 people.
Bonnie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025