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Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!

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Exterior
Property grounds
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!

Enjoy your vacation in our newly built Casa Blanca beach inspired home. Located just 2 blocks from the beach.

The open concept main level offers comfortable living with spacious Chefs Kitchen overlooking the Dining Room and Living Room and with Wood-Burning fireplace. Perfect for reading or quiet time, the cozy Den overlooks the first floor and is just 3 steps up from the main level. There are 2 Bedrooms each with Queen Beds on this level with 2 Full bathrooms. The Upper level offers a spacious Family Room with TV and Air Hockey and opens onto a balcony overlooking the yard with treetop views. There are 2 Jack and Jill Bunk Rooms with an assortment of Twin and Full beds sleeping with a Hall Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has a King bed and a large En-Suite Bathroom. Escape to lower lever for a game of billiards, ping-pong, sports-tv.

The wrap around deck offers areas to lounge and dine complete with Gas grill. Shower off in our outdoor shower and relax in a hammock after a fun day at the beach; a picturesque fully landscaped spacious lot featuring a wood burning fire pit, with enough room for outdoor play like our bean bag toss and other outdoor activities. Home easily sleeps up to 17 people, advertised rate is for up to 10 guests. Fees apply for each additional guest over the allotted 10.

Camera on the exterior of the property offers additional security.

Property manager

Margaret Spaan

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking- Damage fees will be charged

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 3 pets allowed. Nightly fee per pet applies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 17
Note from host: Events are an additional fee. Pending approval.
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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Casa Blanca In Miller Gary
Casa Blanca in Miller Beach Gary
Casa Blanca in Miller Beach Private vacation home
Casa Blanca in Miller Beach Private vacation home Gary

About the neighborhood

Map
Gary, IN

What's nearby

  • Marquette Park - 2 min walk
  • Marquette Beach - 7 min walk
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive
  • West Beach - 8 min drive
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 8 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Blanca in Miller Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! located?

This family-friendly Gary vacation home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Casa Blanca in Miller Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H., HIGHLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Missy's travels
This is our 2nd year to rent this lovely home. It is so spacious and enough room for our family. A well equiped kitchen, and plenty of seating for us to eat and play table games. Comfy beds. There are areas to sit and read or sit on the porch or do a puzzle. The piano is a plus. Lots of inside activitties, pool, pingpong, air hockey table for the kids if the weather is not favorable. An easy walk to the beach, great bike path nearby, frisbee golf, and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
House is beautiful, kitchen was great and the porch was amazing!! One of the best places we’ve stayed to host a family reunion. Plus, it’s walking distance to our favorite lake. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Blanca was marvelous for us!
Seven families had a great week-long reunion. A picture on Houzz shows the lower level bedroom has a door to the outside; bikes and other gear can come in and out without having to navigate stairs! From our 3-year-old to our 75-year-old, we loved using the ping-pong table. We couldn't find the cornhole (nor the hammock), but we found an unexpected bocce ball set! The overstuffed chairs near the pool table were worn and superfluous; the oversized bean bag chair got a lot more use. On the back lawn we played our croquet set and enjoyed the hot tub. We took the beach wagon to the beach, which was delightful. The clothes washer was out of order. The bedroom on the lower level has no closet, nor any place to hang clothes, so we used the mudroom coat hooks. We enjoyed dining on the wrap-around porch, using two large tables. However, the door from the kitchen to the porch is hard to open and close, so going back for seconds was tedious. Reviews mentioning that door date back to 2021. The piano is in better shape than we expected; thanks, Margaret, for getting it in shape! The coffee table in the upper section of the first floor was great for jigsaw puzzles. Our young kid's favorite area was the living room on the second floor; they reconfigured the couch cushions as houses, a bank, and a "marketplace". Despite adjusting the thermostats, the second floor was too warm and the lower level was too cool. These quibbles aside, we loved Casa Blanca and will seriously consider returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay at Miller Beach
We had a great trip to Miller Beach. Margaret’s house was as described. Lots of board games, plus pool, ping pong and air hockey were great for the kids. Check in was easy and her communication was quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Home Steps From Lake Michigan and National Park
Margaret's home was SO beautiful and comfortable for my family - there were 10 of us ranging in ages from 3 to 76! My husband and I enjoyed our morning coffee on the front porch, listening to the birds and watching the deer stroll by. Our two families from Texas and Virginia met in Miller Beach to explore Indiana Dunes National Park. The park and the beaches are stunning. The home was a great location for these activities. We were not too familiar with the Gary, Indiana area living so far away, and admittingly were a little worried as we were just a couple miles away from the house and the surrounding area looked a bit abandoned. Once we got to the home and explored the neighborhood, we felt safe and right at home. We did have to drive to Merrillville (25 mins away) to find a more robust grocery store, which wasn't a huge deal. All in all, we had a wonderful stay! Thanks for the hospitality Margaret!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jose E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sports weekend!
My family stayed her during a swimmeet for my daughter in nearby Hobart. It served as a perfect home base. The host was super helpful during check-in and the house was immaculate. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
The property was wonderful. We loved the main living area where we could all gather for visiting, cooking, eating, play games, etc. and have plenty of room for all 9 of us and a baby and dog. Had great amenities which we didn’t get around to using. Had everything on the kitchen you might need and more. All was clean, well kept and great outdoor areas which we would have enjoyed if the weather had cooperated. Will definitely keep this in mind for a future get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C., Chicago IL

Liked: Cleanliness
So Nice, We Visited Twice
We enjoyed our stay so much in 2022, that we came back in 2023 for Thanksgiving gathering of extended family. Love the quiet location near the beach of Lake Michigan and Chicago skyline views from the nearby park
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H., HIGHLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Our yearly family outing
This place was beautiful; exceptionally clean and very spacious for a family of 11. The pool table, ping pong and air hockey was an added benefit. We liked that each level had it's own area to hang out. The kitchen was well supplied and lots of seating. The yard is beautiful. It was an easy walk to the beach and to the bike/walking path near the park. Our family voted this their favorite Labor Day place to stay to date. The owner was very prompt in answering questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property
Easy check in. Comfortable house. Plenty of space. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great multi-family house
This house had plenty of room for our family reunion. There are several large common spaces, ample dining room and kitchen space, and having two master suites and two bunk rooms was ideal. Close to a lot of great beaches. Had a minor issue with water coming under a door after a heavy storm, but the owners were very responsive and addressed it immediately. We enjoyed our stay and would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for large group
Open floor plan kitchen perfect for hosting with three levels to spread out families/groups. 5 minute walk to the smooth, sandy, lakeside beach. Host communicates well and house is as pictured. End of July to beginning of August felt almost private at the beach during the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lory M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house - even better than photos
We were a group of 6 adults and 6 kids ranging in age from 1-8. There was something for everyone here and you can’t beat the closeness to the beach which we found to be mostly clean and a great place to hang out with the kids. The house was even bigger than we had imagined from photos and everyone had their own space. Adults and babies stayed mostly on the main floor and deck. The kids booped around between the air hockey table upstairs and the ping pong/tv space downstairs. Communication with the owner was great. She was helpful and quick to respond. The only issue we ran into was that there was more sand underfoot in the house than we would’ve liked. We had a hard time locating a broom but Margaret didn’t stop trying to help us find it. It was eventually located in a locked garage which was a mistake made by the cleaning company. Had we had access to the broom earlier we could’ve swept up the extra sand and food remnants left by our kids. The day before we left margaret ended up coming by and getting the broom out for us which was very nice of her to do. It is a beautiful property, close to the beach. We were nervous about what the area would be like since it’s in Gary but we had no issues. We mostly stayed at the house or walked to the beach. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gail n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer House 2023
The house was perfect for my 7 grandchildren and their parents. There were plenty of common areas for the adults and the children to play games or just relax to watch movies. Unfortunately, the hot tub did not work while we were there. Other than that it was a great time at the beach house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan f., Anderson, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
This was a fantastic place for our extended family to be together (grandparents, adult children and 4 children). There is plenty of room and lots to do in the home. Additionally, having extra beach towels available and a wagon designed to go in the sand was a huge plus pulling two 3 years olds and a 1 year old. The kitchen was amazing and since most of our meals were together in the home, it made prep and eating together work very well. The proximity to the beach was great and we often walked there several times a day. I would highly recommend this home as a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house!
We had a great time and enjoyed the house . Would come back when in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion week at the dunes
Lovely home with everything you could want in a modern group stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Locust Ave Miller Beach Gary Indiana
Loved the house, it was great for a family stay! Kids had a blast with all the amenities. Wish the sprinklers didn't go off Sunday morning, made the yard unusable for most of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Gary
The house was well stocked and very close to the beach and Marquette park. The hot tub was a hit and we loved all of the different hang out areas. The host was also very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL M.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfortable and clean
The kitchen was well equipped. Everything in the house was in working order. The beds were very comfortable. The pool table was a nice touch during bad weather
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

BARBARA P.

New year gathering
The home is very well built. The beds are comfortable. Plenty of great space. Would consider again next year if below addressed. Time for an update and maintenance. There are concerns: " minimally"clean, not certain the duvets were changed, plumbing / drain problems, down draft chimney causing inside smoke , unstable dining table, smoke alarm chirpping, missing sets of towels ( 10 bath 4 hand 7 washcloths). Advertised as seating for10 but only 8 chairs. Patio door has gap allowing cold air to breeze through. These are all fixable and the property manager should make frequent walk throughs to evaluate conditions. Took 5 messages, over 36 hours to get owners to respond. Once connected with owner? (ESL) hot tub heater was fixed but unable to safely use because the filters were clogged. We usually camp so very able to go with the flow which we did. The space was worth it but I don't feel it was a bargain
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Plenty of room for our Christmas gathering. Fun playing ping pong and pool. Did several puzzles as family. Great place to gather with large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C., Chicago IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Family Gathering
Lovely space with multiple comfortable sitting areas for conversation, game-playing, watching TV. Used the well appointed kitchen for preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Loved the bathroom features--overhead mounted rain shower heads, and grand soaking tub in the king size suite. Easy walk to lakefront beach and lovely Marquette Park
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We are siblings with spouses who get together in the Fall that's in approximate same driving distance from where all of us live. Miller Beach fit that criterion and had 5 bedrooms/5 baths. Margaret, manager, and partner were most responsive for any needs we had...such as locking ourselves out once. House was comfortable and kitchen had updated appliances and seating area for all of us at large table immediately adjacent to table. An island in the kitchen allowed for all the goodies we bring to share. Bedrooms were comfortable with a few bathrooms adjacent and not in bedroom itself. There were stairs which can be a consideration when older. When we arrived patio area was not as clean as expected. Location to Lake Michigan and Marquette Park were most excellent...within two blocks. Some of us walked there (some drove) and we watched a sunset one evening. The best! Overall, we enjoyed our experience and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022