Amazing Cottage with Lake Access in Gary, Indiana

The cottage is located at the end of a quiet, residential, cul-de-sac street, with direct access to the park/beach access trail. This sandy trail winds through a sliver of the Indiana Dunes National Park (America’s 61st!) and leads to a sugar-sand beach where one can view the Chicago Skyline and breathtaking sunsets. The walk to the beach is approximately 1/6 of a mile and takes the average person about ten to 12 minutes along a mostly sand, partially paved path that winds past Historic Chanute Hill, the location of the first manned glider flight in 1896 by Octave Chanute. Lake Street Beach, the closest public beach area, has a seasonal (Memorial Day through Labor Day) small vessel boat ramp and a paid parking lot for those who would prefer to drive to the beach.



Amenities:

* open floor plan with Great Room and full kitchen, dining for 6, bath with jetted tub, private entrance, and small deck with weber gas grill and café string lights

* (2) Two private, Queen bedrooms

* Queen sleeper sofa in Great Room

* sleeps an additional 2 people on a deluxe high-rise Aerobed (all bedding is provided)

* 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

* Maximum occupancy is 8 individuals total not including children less than two years of age on arrival date

* parking for two cars in tandem in the driveway, overflow parking (free, overnight) available nearby



The cottage is adjacent to the Dream Retreat Main House, however, there are no shared spaces.

The outdoor amenities of Main House are not available to cottage renters as the two units are separate, however, they can be rented together, please see our listing for the Entire Compound.

The cottage entrance is accessed by a flight of exterior stairs.

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Additional amenities

* free, high-speed Wi-Fi

* Keurig coffee maker with complimentary coffee pods

* three smart TVs with digital cable and video streaming

* stackable laundry with purwash ozonator, which does not require any detergents, bleach, fabric softener, or even hot water

* most supplies including basic soaps, paper towels, toilet paper, tissue, trash bags, etc.

* three independently controlled Mitsubishi ac wall units with thermostatic zones for customized cooling comfort; separate heating thermostat which operates the radiant boiler heating system

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Kitchen

* opens to the Great Room and dining area

* cherry cabinetry and Carrara quartz counters

* island with a 60/40 double-bowl stainless steel sink and Grohe pull-out sprayer faucet

* fridge with auto-ice maker, gas range and built-in microwave and convection oven, dishwasher, all small appliances, cookware, bakeware, flatware, glassware, barware, and supplies

* Keurig coffee station with an assortment of k-cups

* built-in desk with leather office chair



Deck

* overlooks the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park, the panne, and Lake Michigan

* Weber gas grill



Great Room

* 16 ft vaulted ceilings with skylights

* table seating for 6

* leather sofa

* 50" smart tv w/ digital cable, video streaming, and Blu-ray player



Bedrooms

* high thread-count linens, comforters, and pillows

* ceiling fans

* smart TVs w/ digital cable, video streaming, and DVD players

* ample closet space, dressers, and nightstands with lamps



Bathroom

* jetted-tub

* fluffy towels and bathmats

* shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, toilet paper, tissues

* hair dryer

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Add-on options (fees and taxes apply, invoiced separately after booking):

* Our cottage is dog-friendly and up to two adult, house-trained dogs are allowed. Fees per dog: $60 (2-night stay), $20/night (3+ night stay) or $140/week

* Guests may request early check-in (1:30 pm cst) for a fee of $59 during if peak season and $39 during non-peak season, and/or late checkout (1pm CST) for a fee of $59 during peak season and $39 during non-peak season. Due to COVID restrictions and enhanced cleaning procedures, Early Check-in and Late Checkout may not be available.

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