Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park
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Entire home
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
- Indiana Dunes National ParkPlace, Indiana Dunes National Park9 min walk
- Marquette ParkPlace, Marquette Park10 min walk
- Marquette BeachPlace, Marquette Beach2 min drive
- Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)54 min drive
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About the area
Gary
What's nearby
- Indiana Dunes National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Marquette Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Lake Street Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Marquette Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
- Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- Denny's - 7 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 6 min drive
- Beach Box - 10 min walk
- Mr Fuel Travel Center - 6 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.
Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park
Soak up the natural surroundings from the spacious, multi-level outdoor living spaces that feature a 6-person hot tub perched near the top of the dune, firepit (firewood provided), outdoor dining and seasonal cushioned lounge furniture, seasonal outdoor heated shower, and a 6ft tall perimeter fence that surrounds the compound for ultimate privacy.
We are dog friendly and Camp Baxter is affectionately named after our departed Vizsla (Hungarian pointer) who enjoyed many years chasing birds and squirrels around the yard!
Note: An additional guest fee applies over 4 people: $25/person per night (not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date), regardless of length of stay or purpose of visit. The maximum occupancy is 8 people.
Parking is available for up to four vehicles. There is no guest access to the garage.
Additional Amenities include complimentary Nespresso and Keurig coffee, 4 total Smart TVs with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming, high-speed Wi-Fi, Nest Thermostat, and Washer/Dryer.
Supplies provided include paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, hand soap, dish soap and sponge, dishwasher detergent, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, trash bags, firewood, bath and beach towels, all bedding, and more.
The street leading to Camp Baxter is narrow and easy to miss upon arrival. We recently demolished a building on the adjacent lot and the foundation is still visible.
Once you enter the gated compound filled with mature black oaks, evergreens, and wildflowers, it is easy to become one with nature and experience how beautiful the Dunes are in all four seasons!
The cottage has a small but fully functional kitchen, separate dining room with a table that flips to reveal a poker top, cozy lower level media room, and a vaulted, skylighted Living Room with large windows and glass patio doors that open to the 700 sq. ft outdoor living space. The marble-tiled bathroom has heated floors and a jetted tub with a heated ledge seat.
Sleeps four (4) in two private, queen bedrooms and an additional four (4) guests on a full-size, fold-down sofa bed and deluxe, high-rise Aerobed (all bedding is provided).
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Add-on options (fees and taxes apply, invoiced separately after booking):
* We are dog-friendly and allow up to four adult, house-trained dogs: Per dog fees: $79 (2-night stay), $29/night (3+ night stay) or $200/week
* Guests may request an Early Check-in 1pm and/or a Late Checkout at 1pm. Each are available for a fee of $69 if Peak Season and $39 if Non-Peak Season. Due to COVID restrictions and enhanced cleaning procedures, Early Check-in and Late Checkout may not be available.
2 night minimum (observed Holidays require a 3 night minimum)
Licensee must be at least 30 years of age.
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)
No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed.
No bachelor or similar groups permitted.
Additional Guest fee applies over 4 people: $15/person per night. This covers maintenance/replacement of aerobeds, pullout sofas, extra laundry, increased utility costs, wear and tear, and more.
Maximum Occupancy is 8 individuals total not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date
Excessive cleaning (if required)is billed at $35/hr. Repairs due to damages are $45/hour. If anything becomes ruined or missing, you will be charged accordingly. Notification is given prior to any deductions from your security deposit on file.
No smoking inside or anywhere within 15 feet of any open door or window ($1000 fine).
In certain cases, an additional Holiday Premium may apply to your dates
Care for the Premises with all due care, leave it undamaged, clean, and keep conditions safe throughout your stay.
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.
Licencees agrees to identity verification and background check preformed by SafelyStay, Inc.
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.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Heated bathroom floor
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV with digital channels
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Free firewood
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washer/dryer
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the marina
- On a lake
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours 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
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,507 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: additional fee applies
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
We should mention
Property is also known as
Secluded Fenced Cottage House
Secluded Fenced Cottage
Secluded Dunes Cottage Hot Tub in the Trees Sleeps 8 Near Beach!
Secluded Fenced Cottage House
Secluded Fenced Cottage Hot Tub Fire Pit Dog Friendly Natl Park
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Secluded Fenced Cottage Hot Tub Fire Pit Dog Friendly Nat’l Park
Secluded Dunes Cottage Hot Tub in the Trees Sleeps 8 Near Beach!
Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park Reviews
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
Sarah M.
8/10 Good
Carrah D.
Carrah D.
10/10 Excellent
Katie D.
Katie D.
10/10 Excellent
Lauren P.
Lauren P.
8/10 Good
Emily B.
Emily B.
10/10 Excellent
James A., Tyler
James A.
10/10 Excellent
Gina C.
Gina C.
10/10 Excellent
Nillian S.
Nillian S.
10/10 Excellent
Justin M.
Justin M.
8/10 Good
Brad B.
Brad B.
10/10 Excellent
Ryan C.
Perfect
Ryan C.
8/10 Good
Abby R.
Nice little get away
Abby R.
8/10 Good
Lori F., Columbus, Ohio
Nice place.
Lori F.
2/10 Terrible
Mark C., Fort Wayne, Indiana
“Sorry” not sorry
Mark C.
2/10 Terrible
Mark C., Fort Wayne, Indiana
If you have a problem - “Sorry”
Mark C.
4/10 Poor
stacy V.
Not as advertised
stacy V.
10/10 Excellent
David C.
Nice relaxing place. Only issue was gate was to tight to pull directly in with a full size truck.
David C.
10/10 Excellent
Nathan O.
Highly recommended !
Nathan O.
6/10 Okay
Jessica W.
Smells like grandmas basement
Jessica W.
8/10 Good
sheryl b.
Almost perfect
sheryl b.
10/10 Excellent
Larry V.
Very nice
Larry V.
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Short stay.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Keillie C.
Secluded and relaxing
Keillie C.
10/10 Excellent
James O.
Delightful Winter Getaway
James O.
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