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Huge yard, Family-friendly, Hot Tub, walk to Beach, Dunes, Hiking Trails

Lakefront vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Beach nearby
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 91399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gary, IN
  • Place, Marquette Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Street Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gary

Located in Miller Beach within a mile (2 km) of Indiana Dunes National Park, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Lake Michigan. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Street Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marquette Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • East Shoreline - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 11 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flamingo Pizza of Miller - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wrap Game - ‬5 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.

Huge yard, Family-friendly, Hot Tub, walk to Beach, Dunes, Hiking Trails

Welcome to Sandhill Flat! This modern mid-century ranch-style retreat is filled with amenities for a perfect Lake Michigan getaway, whether you`re looking to just relax or explore nearby beaches, dunes, and hiking trails. Ideal for families, this smart home accommodates up to 9 guests and features a spacious fenced yard with a large patio, complete with a 6-person hot tub (available year-round), fire pit, and natural gas grill.

The open-plan kitchen at Sandhill Flat is fully equipped for cooking any meal. It includes a gas double oven with four burners, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with auto ice-maker, and island seating for four. Coffee enthusiasts will enjoy both a Nespresso machine and Keurig coffee maker, with complimentary capsules and k-cups. All essential cookware, bakeware, glassware, dinnerware, and utensils are provided, along with kids` dishes and other basic kitchen supplies.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the cozy living area has a 65” Smart TV with Xfinity cable, Roku, and more, plus a sofa with a queen pullout bed and two recliners. The family room, also next to the kitchen, includes a banquette-style sofa, extendable dining table for 6-8 guests, a 60” Smart TV, and sliding doors to the yard. Additional folding chairs are available, and the sofa converts to a king-size pullout bed.

The home’s three bedrooms offer plenty of space and privacy. There are two queen bedrooms and a bunk room with a twin XL over a queen bed. Each bedroom includes a wall-mounted Smart TV, USB-charging nightstands, sleep machines, fans, and closet space. A full bathroom with a tub, shower, and vanity, along with all linens, bath and beach towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, is provided for your convenience.

Laundry is a breeze with the ozone-infused washing machine—no detergent or fabric softener needed!

Relax on the expansive patio with a hot tub, gas fire pit, grill, outdoor dining area, hammock, café lighting, seasonal heated shower, and adjacent large backyard surrounded by a 6-foot privacy fence, making it perfect for pets and children.
Licensee must be at least 30 years of age.
No bachelor or similar groups permitted.
No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed.
Must abide by all Terms and Conditions of the signed vacation rental agreement required for rental of any Miller Beach Vacation Rentals property, regardless of booking method (direct or via a third party)
Additional Guest fee applies over 6 people: $25/person per night. This covers maintenance/replacement of aerobeds, pullout sofas, extra laundry, increased utility costs, wear and tear, and more.
No illegal, dangerous, or non-family oriented activities or items are permitted including, but not limited to, underage drinking, illegal narcotics, strippers, beach fires, kegs, deep fryers, fireworks, other flammable items, etc.
No commercial or retail entities or third-party service providers (e.g., catering companies, DJ’s, VJ’s, rental equipment companies, etc.).
No smoking inside or anywhere within 15 feet of any open door or window ($1000 fine).
Maximum Occupancy is 11 individuals total, not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date
Neighborhood quiet hours are strictly enforced from 9PM-9AM; Parties / events, lack of decorum and disruptive noise will not be tolerated; If the neighbors are disturbed, Miller Beach Vacation Rentals reserves the right to ask the tenant to vacate the premises with no refund.
Outdoor Music is not permitted after 9PM.
Small, wireless Bluetooth speakers are permitted except during Quiet Hours (9pm - 9am). Not permitted are party speakers, amps, subwoofers, stereo surround systems, or other high-powered audio equipment, etc.
We use smart home technology to measure noise decibel levels throughout the property and you will be notified immediately if a noise event has been triggered. Tampering with monitoring devices is strictly prohibited and will result in a $350 fine.
Safely Trust and Safety Damage Waiver Fee provides up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury during your stay. Full terms provided upon booking. Additional charge of $10.50/night applies for stays over 7 nights.
Licensee agrees to identity verification and background check performed by SafelyStay, Inc.
Total of two (2) cars are allowed in the designated private parking spots at ANY point in time. Including any visitors, loading and unloading, even if for a short time period. Street parking is not permitted. Overflow parking is 2 miles away
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. A Smart TV comes with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Rules

Licensee must be at least 30 years of age. No bachelor or similar groups permitted. No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage g

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: additional fee applies

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

86040

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Miller Beach, just steps from Marquette Park. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Huge yard, Family-friendly, Hot Tub, walk to Beach, Dunes, Hiking Trails a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does Huge yard, Family-friendly, Hot Tub, walk to Beach, Dunes, Hiking Trails have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is about 27.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Huge yard, Family-friendly, Hot Tub, walk to Beach, Dunes, Hiking Trails?

Yes, every accommodation at Huge yard, Family-friendly, Hot Tub, walk to Beach, Dunes, Hiking Trails comes with a balcony.