Welcome to this charming 1950s beach home in Miller Beach, with its three-tiered deck perfect for dinner and evening campfires. Enjoy the hardwood floors, working gas fireplace in the den, outdoor dining set on the back deck and a covered seating area with television.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroom139 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Mid-Century Cottage Beach Oasis
Welcome to Miller Beach! This 1950's charmer is only 2 blocks from the sugar-sand beaches of Lake Michigan! The famous Flamingo Pizza, restaurants and mini-mart are right around the corner. Our 1950's home has charm and character, with enough space for 8 (1 adult + 2 kids extra in den if needed) and a three-tiered deck to enjoy dinner and an evening campfire.
Our house is a single story home with hardwood floors and low ceilings characteristic of the mid-century style. Kitchen and dining area are at the front of the house, which open up to the main living room of the home. The house continues back to the three bedrooms and single bathroom. Finally, there is a comfortable and spacious den at the back of the home with a working gas fireplace. The den has three couches that convert to beds, one large enough for an adult and the other two large enough for pre-teens. From the den you can go out to our three-story back deck that covers the backyard with a outdoor dining set and a covered seating area with television.
The location is ideal for a short walk to the beautiful beaches of Miller! We are only 0.2 miles away from Sullivan Beach entrance and 0.3 miles to the Shelby St Beach entrance. Maple is a quiet, tree-lined street only one block from Flamingo Pizza and the Miller Mini Mart.
Our property is a 1950 single-level home with all the charm of a mid-centry property. Updated kitchen with all amenities, full bathroom with tub and den for additional sleeping with large-screen tv and games!
Our backyard has three decks! The first level has seating for morning coffee, the second level has a large table with six chairs and an umbrella. The top deck has a very comfortable lounge area with seating for 6 and a large tv.
It's a safe and peaceful place to relax and enjoy surrounded by plants, wildlife and an amazing beach with views of downtown Chicago just blocks away! Guest access Guests will be provided with a private code in advance to enter the front door, simply tap the home icon to activate and enter the code. The code will remain active for the entirety of your booking.
Plenty of parking spaces available up to five cars.
Other things to note Early check-in and/or late check-out may be available depending on other bookings, feel free in inquire.
All televisions are streaming only, if any of your favorite streaming services are not loaded feel free to download them. The TV in the back den does have an antennae pointing towards Chicago for over the air channels. The outdoor TV remote, along, with the remote for the outdoor fan & light, are stored in the pocket of the TV protector.
The ice maker is currently not working, but there are three ice trays provided and we try to store up backup ice in the ice maker.
The outside lights are programmed to turn on at sunset and off at 10:00pm. Please contact us if you would like adjustments to this schedule, or simply unplug them from the smart outlets they are connected to in the back and on the northeast side of the home.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 step to reach entrance
3 accessible parking spaces
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming 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)
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:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Overall, just leave any slept-in beds unmade, empty the trash along with any perishable food in the bin outside, and place any used towels in the hamper on top of the washing machine.
When locking the front and back doors only lock the deadbolts
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Mid-Century Cottage Beach Oasis pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mid-Century Cottage Beach Oasis?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mid-Century Cottage Beach Oasis?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Mid-Century Cottage Beach Oasis located?
Located in Miller Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marquette Park, Lake Michigan, and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Indian Boundary Park are also within 10 minutes.
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Very nice home with a lot of that small town charm. Very detailed guest book with places to eat and a lot of good information. Beds were comfortable and plentiful for our small family. Owner was in good communication and very responsive if needing something. Provided everything you could need so can pack lighter.
The house was easy to find and get into. The neighborhood was extremely quiet and very close to Indiana Dunes National Park. The beds were very comfortable. We only used the refrigerator and coffee maker in the kitchen but the kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. We went to Miller Pizza in Gary for dinner one night--it was excellent.
Great stay! Owner has great communication and very responsive. We loved the retro 50's decor and feel. Plenty of room for large families. Nice outdoor patio space. Plenty of parking. The only issue was a small cleaning oversight, but they more than made up for it. Would definitely recommend!
The property was ideally located within walking distance to the beach. This, and the pet friendly policy, were the main reasons we selected this place. We have stayed in this area several times and love the Miller Beach area.
The cozy cottage was a perfect long weekend stay for our family of 5. The home was sparkling clean and had everything we needed. We loved it was a short walk to the Lake. The neighborhood was quiet and the neighbors were friendly. I highly recommend this locations especially for families.
Super cute house and an easy walk to the beach (just one little hill). Loved the neighborhood—nice and quiet, and Flamingo Pizza is right around the corner! The owners were awesome and super quick to respond. Had such a great time here and will definitely be back!
Terrific communication! Wonderful place to stay! AC was nice and cold. Kitchen was great for the meals we made there. .Location was pretty good. The Backyard was beautiful .Excellent wifi!!
The house was just as described. It was clean and comfy. The kitchen was well-stocked and there were puzzles and games. The host was easy to communicate with and responsive. We had a problem with the internet and they helped resolve the issue immediately.