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

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Terrace/patio
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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
review stars
8.8Excellent
(47 Ratings)
"Great hosts! Easy check in, close proximity to the beach and our dogs loved the fenced in back yard! I would definitely stay here again! "
Tyler R.
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8.8 / 10.0
Excellent(47 Ratings)

House in Gary, IN

9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

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

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

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    8.8 / 10.0
    Excellent(47 Ratings)
    8.0 / 10.0
    Overall our stay was wonderful. The hot tub was great and easy to use and access. We could not get the fire pit to light but was able to use the grill just fine. The outdoor shower was great for going to the beach and rinsing off our dog. House had a musty smell. Customer service was quick and responsive when we called. Would stay again.
    6.0 / 10.0
    Bathroom was very small. Backyard was great. Location was great. Overall enjoyed. Didn’t like the Roku tv setup.
    6.0 / 10.0
    Check in and out was easy. While staying has issues with getting gas grill to work due to no long lighter. They did bring one so that was nice. Alot of the outdoor furniture was broken. I didnt like that the gate to the yard was locked and i couldnt go in and out that way. The fire pit wouldnt get a big flame at all. Not worth it to lite. Also not easy to light. The hottub was nice and big but the cover was ripped when we got there. The house was beautiful on the inside and had great curb appeal. It did need some home decor to make it feel more home like. No cleaning supplies was left at all. I wouldve like some clorox wipes or a bottle of cleaner. Overall it was comfortable and clean. Location was good as far as close to alot of beaches.m but very rundown bad neighborhood. I wouldnt rent again for the fact that it was over priced. Host did respond when things went wrong.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great hosts! Easy check in, close proximity to the beach and our dogs loved the fenced in back yard! I would definitely stay here again!
    10.0 / 10.0
    House was clean, cute backyard, and host was very responsive to our questions. Beach access was a highlight of the trip for us.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We really enjoyed our time here, I think they should do a little better advertising the proximity to the beach and offer a map. We thought you had to walk down the sidewalk and street to get to the beach, turns out there is a trail that leads directly to it on the end of the dead end street. A wagon would be needed to haul your stuff, they have chairs and beach stuff in the box out box but we had no clue until we looked around. As others mentioned the Internet is very spotty but the communication of the host is absolutely second to none. If I sent a text within 2-3 minutes I had a reply. Gary has a bad wrap so we carried that around with us but at no time felt unsafe, as mentioned the drive in you think you're headed to a bad location but it's not and we walked the long trail that ends at the apartment's with no concerns. The hiking trails are nice but a bit hard to follow because they switch terrains so much.Chicago is only 35 miles away so we took a day trip there and Michigan is 30 minutes the other direction so pretty good location if you want to escape the city but also visit a big city. The pizza place just around the corner was very good. The backyard is a really nice addition but we weren't comfortable getting in the hot tub because there is a camera visibly pointing at it, I don't believe they watch it at all but it was still something I didn't want to mess with.Overall this is a great place and the dunes are worth exploring
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great place and great location
    8.0 / 10.0
    Recently stayed there with daughter and her 3 boys. The house is as pictured and clean. Had issues with WiFi connectivity. Reached out to property manager and was given another option and that one wasn’t any better. The road the house was on, was quiet and I felt safe however the general area and beach, was a bit uneasy. You can walk to the beach from the dead end street adjacent to house. Need to climb a sandy hill to get on a main trail and the follow that trail to the beach parking lot. The later in afternoon it got, the rowdier the crowd and we felt uneasy with the young kids. We ended up driving north to get to a better location. I questioned the safety when booking and was assured the area was safe, cameras in place and yes, street was quiet and felt safe…the surrounding area not so much.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Huge yard, Family-friendly, Hot Tub, walk to Beach, Dunes, Hiking Trails. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

    Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Huge yard, Family-friendly, Hot Tub, walk to Beach, Dunes, Hiking Trails?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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