Title: Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! Cottage with kitchen, 2-minute walk to Lake Michigan ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546000/93545939/8af36d95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546000/93545939/8a478545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546000/93545939/b22fdea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546000/93545939/65a2786d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546000/93545939/29a7ee8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71593 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! Cottage with kitchen, 2-minute walk to Lake Michigan Along with barbecue grills, this smoke-free cottage has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a microwave and a dishwasher, and other amenities include a stovetop and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and ceiling fans. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: USD 112 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/809000/808936/51a347fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spring House Inn Chesterton - 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Pet fee: USD 112.00 per accommodation, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.62056%2C-87.23366&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PgNYY5Uzh9BM3QSRQQAHHtHu_ks=) 8633 Oak Ave, Gary, IN, 46403-1432 #### What's nearby - Marquette Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Indiana Dunes National Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km - Ogden Dunes Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km - West Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km - Portage Lakefront Beach - 9 min drive - 9.8 km #### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 6 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Flamingo Pizza of Miller - ‬7 min walk - ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 112.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!? > Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pet-friendly Lake Getaway: 1 Block to Beach! located? > Located in Miller Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marquette Park, Lake Michigan, and Indiana Dunes National Park. East Shoreline and Indian Boundary Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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