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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 751 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gary, IN
  • Marquette Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • West Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ogden Dunes Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Gary

A family-friendly stay in Gary awaits you at this cottage. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marquette Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 10 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 5 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Polekatz Indiana - ‬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.

Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park

~Short 3 block walk (10 min) to an incredible 2.5 mile stretch of Lake MI beach
~Surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park - lots of trails to explore
~Bayless Dune Hike is 1 block south
~45min drive to Chicago city center
~Fast wifi-95Mbps
~Beach towels, beach chairs & umbrella, wagon, life jackets, & beach toys provided
~Included: Weber gas grill, keurig duo, kettle, crockpot, cozy beds, firewood (outdoor firepit), 2 Roku TVs, +more
~Close drive to train station -South Shore Line goes from Chicago-South Bend/Notre Dame
~When you stay with us, you can get lost in nature or the big city (Chicago) - or you never have to leave:)
*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE STAIRS (APPROX 15) FOR ENTERING/LEAVING THE PROPERTY*
*ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1) The bedrooms don't have doors - the master & bunk room have curtains separating the rooms from the main area. The loft is open to the master.
2) The indoor fireplace (under the TV in the living room) is non-functional - it is just for looks.

Property manager

Robin Secord

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children under 5 years are not allowed in loft.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

Yep, Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park is a short 11-minute walk from East Shoreline. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Does Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a gas grill, highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

No, Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Fun w/Loft! Beach ~Nature Trails ~Grill~ Firepit ~Indiana Dunes National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick winter visit
The place is incredible, stayed in January when it snowed but the cottage is well insulated and heater works flawlessly. Super clean, colorful and we can only imagine how awesome it would be in the summer. Great communication, great accommodating host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Want to come back again
Very clean, fun, festive place to stay. Plenty of beds for our family of seven. And more space than expected for us all to spread out and do our own thing if we wanted to. Extremely impressed with the communication and accomodations made for us while staying from the Host, Robin. Thank you so much for everything. It was a great weekend away. Kids had a great time at the cottage as well as at the beach which is so close you can hear the waves from the screened in porch which was awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C., Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable place
This place was so cute and clean. Lots of lively extra little touches, like a coffee and tea station and pretty much everything you’d expect if you were in your own home. I even found scissors so I could hang birthday decorations. Although the host beat me to it by leaving my kiddo some birthday supplies, treats and even a card! Excellent communication from the host as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Cozy
Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute and cozy cottage. Robin, the owner, is easy to communicate with and provides a lot of helpful information not just on the property but also the surrounding area. The large screened in porch and lovely garden area gives this property several spots for a group of 6 to spread out so we never felt cramped. It is close to the National Park and Chicago and is also walkable to the beach. I would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Beach and Hiking Getaway
Our fam of five 6, 8 and 12 year olds LOVED our quiet little getaway. We knew the water would be a bit chilly on Lake Michigan but boy was it beautiful...and only a few blocks away! Our kiddos slept in loft. We made every meal there, hiked some trails, played some of the games there and some we brought. There were plenty towels, bath and beach as well as kitchen accessories. It was a perfect getaway before our busy theatre rehearsals and sports camps begin! We definitely hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute and colorful
This place was a great little place full of color and fun. Kitchen was very well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and great location
House was perfect for four of us for 4 nights. House was located close to Indiana Dunes State and National Parks. Online description was very accurate and the house was well stocked with everything we needed. Communication with the host was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Great little place tucked away in a gully. Very vibrant colors. Everything you need for your trip to the beach or to hang out and have a campfire. The beach is a 10 minute walk away. And 15 minutes to Indiana dunes. Great little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The hummingbird cottage exudes happiness
This little cottage far exceeded my expectations. The outdoor space was a tucked away oasis. The decor in every room was designed to make one feel happy—the colors and use of space astounded me. We played games that the owner supplied. We enjoyed the screened porch, really everything. There was everything we could have needed. The owner was so friendly and excellent with communication. Loved this place!! Loved the easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Melanie Sharp
Property was well maintained. Easy check in and out process. Sand Dunes, trail, beach and Lake Michigan were amazing. Great communication with property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun house
House is great for a family! Kids loved the loft area. Short walk to the beach was perfect. The outdoor/patio area was fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Hummingbird Gem!
This house is fabulous from the decor, amenities, and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
This was one of the cutest places I have ever stayed!!! So much was provided that you normally never get anywhere else you go!!! Items provided ranged from beach toys such as boogie board and paddle board and more beach stuff to shampoo and conditioner and all the way down to have seasonings to cook with!!! We absolutely loved it and will book again in the future!! Thank you so much for everything you supplied!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We stayed at Hummingbird Cottage for a long weekend family getaway. It’s so cute and cozy! Nearly everything you could need was at the cottage. The beach was a short 3 block walk and not crowded at all. We visited some local restaurants the first day and then made the short drive to New Buffalo, Michigan for dinner on day two and Michigan City on day three. The cottage is super close to the Dunes National park and a short drive to the Dunes State park. The cottage accommodated our family of 4 (2 adults and two teens) well. I would warn that if you have very tall guests with you, some of the sleeping arrangements could be challenging. We had a great time and would happily return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute cottage
Super cute cottage! Small, but they have used the space well. Walking distance to a beautiful beach that is pretty much private. Owner is very communicative and cottage was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick family getaway
Perfect little spot for a quick family getaway. We loved the fire pit and the screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunes get away
Me and the boys had a great time staying at the Hummingbird. It was very close to the beach and had lots of room to run and play. The description of the property was spot on. The decorations were awesome and the amenities great. If we are in the area again, we will choose this location again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

josina m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best
Our whole family ages 3 to 73 had a great time! We love what my kids call “the colorful house!”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Springtime Cottage
We booked this cottage for the quirky colors and the loft space we knew our kids would love sleeping in (which they did, of course). What came as a pleasant surprise was the kitchen, equipped with everything you would ever need and more. We brought in two days worth of meals and were absolutely able to make good use of what we brought. We also loved the hammock, the fire pit, the completely charming front yard, and the on site washer and dryer. A great experience and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best 2 day vacation!
I dont know where to begin with this properity. The hidden back in woods look, the beach (literally down the road) looking at chocago lit up while laying on the beach while the kods fish, or the cute little kitchen with a bar look with cute little stools to have a perfect grill night and fire while kods play large padio tic tac toe. I couldnt find one thing bad about the hummingbird cottage. I felt at home. And so did my family. Owner was very responsive when asked a question, and very friendly! Was a perfect stay. 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun times
The place is very bright and colorful. Good vibes ! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couple nights away
Property is clean and well stocked. The host is wonderful and easy to communicate with. Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach with great a kiddo/family friendly stay
Robin communicated very well with our family. The rental is so charming with fun bright colors, full of family board games, a kitchen with everything you need and a yard screened porch for guaranteed relaxation. Rental is close to the Indiana Dunes National Park which was our main reason for staying in the area. We would for sure stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Fun House
We stayed at the Hummingbird Cottage for our sons 8th birthday. We had a blast! Our kids renamed the place the Fun House. Robin even put some birthday decorations and balloons for my son. Just a short drive to Chicago and all the sightseeing. Robin is an amazing and thoughtful host and was extremely helpful during our stay. The cottage had everything we could have wanted and so much more! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo B., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Hummingbird Cottage in Miller Beach
We loved staying in this cozy, colorful cottage located in a quiet neighborhood with nearby beach access. This place has great amenities and helpful, responsive hosts. The sandy beach was just what we needed for rest and relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022