Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! 5BR, 2 Bath and Game Room
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Hike The Dunes Walk To Beach and National Park! is a 5-bedroom, 2-bath entire-home stay in New Chicago (Miller Beach area), designed as a large, renovated mid-century getaway. It’s positioned for quick access to Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park, making it a practical home base for beach days and dune hikes. The home is smoke-free and includes free Wi‑Fi and free parking.
Layout & sleeping setup
This split-level house is spread over two levels connected by an open staircase and vaulted entry. Upstairs features an open living/dining area, an eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms (including a kids’ bunk room), and a full bath. Downstairs adds a large TV/game room, a second casual “picnic” kitchen area, two additional bedrooms (one with a dedicated workspace), another bath, a reading nook, and a laundry room; one queen bed is a low platform bed.
Amenities & recreation
In-home comforts include air conditioning, heating, cable TV, strong Wi‑Fi, and a washer, plus a full kitchen setup with oven/stove and microwave. For groups, the standout is the TV/game room (used by guests for activities like ping-pong and board games), along with a patio and outdoor grill for cookouts. Beach access is supported by practical gear storage (a beach closet stocked with towels and day-trip basics per the host description).
Outdoor spaces
The backyard is terraced and overlooks a wooded dune and deep ravine, with a grill area and covered outdoor dining nook. This setting is a distinguishing feature, but it also means stairs and level changes are part of the outdoor circulation. Guests are encouraged to supervise children closely due to the terrain.
Location & nearby spots
The home is described as a short stroll to Lake Michigan’s sandy beach and steps from Indiana Dunes National Park, in the Miller Beach neighborhood about 40 miles outside Chicago. Nearby transit options include Oak & Vermillion (bus, ~370 m) and Oak & Shelby (bus, ~412 m), with Miller (~3.7 km) and Portage/Ogden Dunes (~3.8 km) train stations for rail access. Dining close by includes Flamingo Pizza Of Miller (~388 m), with additional options a few kilometers away such as Del’s Crepes and Pancakes and Caribbean Roots.
Best for
This home suits larger groups—families, multi-generational trips, and friend getaways—who want space to spread out across two levels plus a dedicated TV/game room. It’s also well-matched to beach-and-hike travelers thanks to the walkable access to Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park, and to remote workers or small corporate groups who value strong Wi‑Fi, a kitchen, and an in-home workspace.
Travel tips
Plan for stairs: it’s a split-level home with an open staircase and a terraced backyard above a wooded ravine. For getting around without a car, nearby bus stops (Oak & Vermillion and Oak & Shelby) are a short walk, and the Miller and Portage/Ogden Dunes train stations are within about 4 km for rail connections toward Chicago. Check-in is after 3pm and check-out is before 10am.
What guests say
Reviews emphasize the standout location: guests repeatedly mention easy walks to a beautiful Lake Michigan beach and access to the dunes. The house is described as spacious for big groups, with plenty to do indoors—especially the game room—and a dining setup that works for everyone eating together. Cleanliness and overall condition are highlighted positively, along with a friendly, safe neighborhood feel and responsive communication from the owner. A minor downside noted by one stay was dim interior lighting during long winter evenings, which made detail-oriented activities harder.
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