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Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach

Escape to serenity by relaxing on your private deck with lake views while sipping coffee from your Keurig station.

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At the Guesthouse at the Miller Beach Dream Retreat, experience a serene escape with direct access to Indiana Dunes National Park. Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, relax in the jetted tub or on your private deck overlooking Lake Michigan and Chicago Skyline views. Unwind in one of two queen bedrooms or indulge in Keurig coffee and cook meals using appliances like a gas range and microwave.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located on a lake, this guesthouse is in Miller Beach, a neighborhood in Gary. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Team Combat LIVE. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Gary travel guide
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Miller Beach, IN

What's nearby

  • Very beautiful scenery here at Marquette Park. Instagram: @Lawrencetellez
    Marquette Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Marquette Harbor Light, lighthouse in Marquette, Michigan, USA
    Marquette Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • BGGWKA INDIANA - Sand along the shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
    Indiana Dunes National Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Michigan waves crash against the East Pierhead Outer Lighthouse and catwalk, in Michigan City, Indiana.
    East Shoreline
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Street Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago
    11 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Denny's
    9 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    8 min drive
  • Wrap Game
    5 min drive

About this property

Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach

Family-friendly guesthouse near Lake Michigan
Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and games
  • Books and gas grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

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

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

2 night minimum (observed Holidays require a 3 night minimum) Licensee must be at least 30 years of age. Abide by all Terms and Conditions of the sign

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: additional fee applies

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dream Retreat Guesthouse Lake Mich. IN Dunes Chicago
Dream Retreat Private Guesthouse Lake Mich. IN Dunes Chicago
86037

Frequently asked questions

Is Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for a fee. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach located?

This family-friendly Gary guesthouse is located on a lake, just steps from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Elyon Hall CoachHouse, Indiana Dunes Nat’l Park, 10 min hike to Beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for our family

Our family of 4 2 dogs stayed here to enjoy the lake. Short walk to the water, nice comfortable house. We had a great stay. Highly reccommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice stay

This is a nice property with a good location near the dunes. The path to the beach is beautiful, and the beach is perfect for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here during our trip to Indiana Dunes! The location was perfect—super close to the beach and in a cool, artsy neighborhood just like the owner described. It was a comfy and clean place to come back to after long days of hiking and exploring. The space had everything we needed, and we appreciated the little stash of games in the closet. Check-in was easy, and the host was super responsive and friendly. Overall, it was a solid home base for our nature adventures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorrie H., Lafayette, IN

Very clean.

The unit was very clean. Close, easy access to the lake. Owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Dream Guest House

We had a good stay - the house itself was clean and well organized. The property manager was super welcoming, very helpful and responsive. I would definitely recommend this property if you're looking for nice spots in Miller Beach. The only real issue we had were some missing "essentials" from the kitchen (salt, cooking spray, etc) and that we wish it had been closer to the beach/ lake (it's like a 10 minute walk through the dunes).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on the Dunes!

The property is beautiful and location is great if you are looking for something right on the dunes and next to the water! You don’t really have a great view to the water from the guesthouse but you can see it. If you are looking for somewhere to go and sit and do nothing this is the place to go. No touristy stuff around. Perfect weekend getaway. Neat and clean and everything you could possibly need was supplied!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Concetta E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and property to enjoy the Dunes!

The property was just as pictured and very comfortable. Had a bit of difficulty communicating with the manager, but got that worked out. I have usually communicated through the HomeAway website, but some emails came through in other ways which was a bit confusing especially when in transit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, filled with light.

This was the perfect spot for a low-key get away at the dunes. The space is over a garage, accessible from a wooden deck and stairs. The fixtures were high quality--the small kitchen has a generous white marble island. The beds are firm, but comfortable. The main room is filled with light. Everything was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Kristal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little tight for two families

In general nice property, quiet neighborhood. We had two families with one child each and it was a little tight on space and managing with one bathroom however not the properties fault we know better next time we need more space. The proximity to the beach was nice and a selling point. House did not have a lot of games or laundry detergent/extra trash bags so I would pack a few if booking. The management company was quick to respond and accommodated our requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good spot to enjoy Indiana Dunes

We enjoyed this property! It’s a good location for enjoying the beaches and the Indiana Dunes State Park and National Park. There are trails right behind the house that lead to the beach and the bike trail. We stayed in mid September and it was beautiful. Only issue we had was with WiFi, but the house manager was helpful throughout our stay via text. The WiFi issue for the TV in the family room was never completely resolved, but we were there to mainly enjoy the outdoors and there are two other TVs. Overall, it was great and we enjoyed our stay. Recommended hikes (even for young families): Mount Baldy (great beach!) 3 Dunes Challenge Bike trail from Lake Street to Marquette Park (nice playground!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

4/10 Poor

Leigh R.

Guest House not same as Main House, Miller Beach quite different from "the Hamptons"

Although comfortable, clean, and well-equipped, and close to a good hiking trail and the dunes, the "guest house" for this rental lacks many of the key amenities that make the larger property seem attractive. There is virtually no view from the guest house (the guest house is over a garage facing a suburban street, rather than the dunes or the lake) and has no real deck. Given that we were paying a rate appropriate for a lakefront home with a view, this was disappointing to us. Miller Beach is also a very industrial part of the Indiana lakefront in a part of Gary that has seen better days, so be aware of that. (We have stayed at other rentals in Indiana in towns such as Porter Beach, where you also see the power plants and the steel mills, but they are much further away so the setting is quite different). Can't comment on the main home, which seemed nice from the outside, but for smaller groups renting only the guest house just be aware of what you are getting, and not getting, for the rate. If you know the area and like it, and rent the full house, could be a good option. But this was not an appealing property overall for our interest in a lakefront rental with a nice view for 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

4/10 Poor

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Make sure you type Miller beach as G A R Y, IN

As my title states you will be informed this property is in Miller beach. You won’t get there by using that city name. Your phone won’t recognize the address. A quick google search of the real city name will show you an area that has high crime and many violent crimes. If you make the mistake I did not being from Indiana and haven’t researched the area, you’ll head to the house and come to a city called Gary. You will feel uneasy. You will notice an area with many, many abandoned buildings. Later you’ll notice the streets are completely empty at night. Arriving to the home you’ll see it’s in a residential area and one of only 3 nice modern homes in the area. You’ll see security cameras nearly everywhere and many bright lights on. There is this level of security for a reason. I’m not out to harm anyone’s business and I sincerely hope this community continues to improve as the owner has stated it is trying to. I also find that while my trip was uneventful, and maybe yours would be to, you deserve to know of the homes location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jernanna G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I requested a refund . I tried chatting with someone never received a response. Not able to be reach

The air wasn’t working at this property. Very humid my son have asthma.. I had to leave facility asap. Never benefited what I paid for . I would like a refund . Do to very hot in the house Also .. They took a picture of my debit card
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to Explore the Dunes

The guest apartment was clean and well maintained, but the location is the story. Directly adjacent to the Indiana Dunes and a 10 minute walk to a beautiful, quiet stretch of beach. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely gem

We stayed at the Guesthouse - four adults, two young kids. The proximity to the excellent beach can’t be beat! The property was super clean, with ceiling fans and individual wall a/c units in every room. The appliances were high quality and check in and check out were easy and done by email and text. We would highly consider a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and pleasant

It was a dream.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Kayoko L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

It could be nice place to stay with a couple

It is right on beach but neighborhood was so scary and We are so afraid to stay there with kids. The place was connected to a main house and we didn’t get any warm shower or warm room for 3 nights. Toilet was broken. You have to be ready to bring all your foods because you don’t want to go any grocery shopping in that neighborhood. It is that scary. I lived in national city in San Diego but it was worse. For single couples no kids will be a great hide out place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Carole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Just as pictured.

The guest house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen is very well stocked. I cooked full meals not needing a thing. Beds very comfy. 2 things however. The guest house is not beachfront, it faces the street. I was disappointed. Also be aware of noise from the main house. Luckily no one was in there day 1 & 2 but night 3 it sounded like we had a bunch of kids in the house. So, if you are not taking the main house, just the guest house, beware. The Building Manager was available whenever we needed her which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Latrice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Just NOT what I EXPECTED

It was all good until it got dark which was Valentine’s Day Eve, the thermostat was locked on 73 temp dropped to approximately 5 degrees. They furnished a space heater but with those temps it wasn’t good enough. I contacted the manager and I was told the owners have it locked . Then I had an extra blanket in my car so I was going to bundle up and just watch tv couldn’t do that either do to the televisions were not cooperating with me so I just went to sleep. I woke up the next morning with a slight cold and had to make an emergency doctors appointment. As I’m preparing to leave I attempted to use the water I let it run for 10 minutes and it still ran cold. I communicated this all to the manager my 2 night stay turned into 1. I have requested a refund and have yet to get a response.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Review

Overall, our stay was very nice. We did have an unexpected power outage due to a severe storm that moveD through the area and the housekeeper was very gracious in bringing Us a flashlight and checking on us. We could tell that the area was going through a revitalization but was still appeared a bit run down.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

great value

Found this gem after a last minute change of plans. Plenty of room for our family of four with all the amminities you could need. Check-in/out was the easiest i have felt with. The property manager communicated the process in advance and was available during the stay if needed. The easy access to the beach was convenient with two young boys. We were able to make several trips between the house and beach to accommodate a sleepy four year old. The beach is advertised as semi-private, which, for us, meant the next closest group was 100 yards away in the middle of June. Our family makes an annual trip to the area and will be looking at this and the company's other properties first when planning our future trips.

10/10 Excellent

Brock S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Was a very nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Very little complaint if any. The unit is indeed "compact" as I believe the description says. Everything was very clean and communication was great with the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Clean, comfortable and cozy

Five of us stayed here comfortably! Loved the easy access to the beach and dunes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christa D.

Excellent Location, Views, Value for Mom’s 60th!

We loved staying in this charming Dream Guesthouse to celebrate my Mom’s 60th birthday and the town of Miller Beach was quaint and fun.  It was the perfect spot for the 7 of us total, 4 adults and 3 kids, from Dayton OH.  We have stayed at several other beach rentals and this one was well worth the price for what you get!  It was very clean and sunny and offered everything we needed.  The kitchen was perfect, and outdoor grill was nice (even in Winter).  We enjoyed the large TVs and watched old movies on Netflix while the kids played Xbox in the other room.  Beds were very comfortable and linens and towels were good quality.  Mom loved the jacuzzi bathtub too.  The views from the deck of the dunes and lake were wonderful and we even saw 2 deer!  We spent several hours hiking through the dunes and on the beautiful beach.  It was truly magical!  Even though it was Winter, the beach was very pretty and the Chicago Skyline was breathtaking!  We especially loved dining at the fancy Miller Bakery Café.  Mom had roasted duck and loved it.  We also had good pizza at Flamingos one afternoon.  The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful with virtually no traffic since it’s a no outlet street, we didn’t have to worry about the kids and traffic.  Everything was set up perfectly for our arrival.  We got a little tour and a binder full of Jim’s family’s favorite trails, places to see, and other info. Thank you very much Jim for making our Mom’s birthday truly memorable!