[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86600000/86593700/86593683/10b866b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86600000/86593700/86593683/1b5edf84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86600000/86593700/86593683/f345d2b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86600000/86593700/86593683/1f54471e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86600000/86593700/86593683/9a7a8569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rivera House is just steps from the beach, combining comfort and style. The large kitchen/dining/living room area is filled with natural light and lake views. Relax in the rooftop seating area or enjoy a family game night by the mobile ping pong table. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach Lovingly named " Rivera House" by our friends, this cool house is located steps from the beach, combining the comfort and style of the home. It features a large, combined kitchen/dining/living room full of natural light and lake views. Two bedrooms on the second level share a full bathroom. The large room designated for children is located on the lower level of the home, and has it's own bathroom, with a walkout patio to a private backyard. 2 days minimum rental, please. The space Lower level of the house has a large space designed for children, and a full bathroom. 2 bunk beds and a trundle bed comfortably fits 6 children. A large Love sack chair provides nice seating for a gaming and /or TV watching. The walkout patio leads to a fenced-in backyard. A gas grill, 6 chairs, a mobile fire pit will meet any dining and entertainment needs. A master bedroom on the second level has 2 queen beds, a walk-in closet and an access to a full bathroom. A 2nd bedroom has a queen bed, and a closet for personal belongings and a closet for supplies. A small workspace on the 3rd level has a couch and a small work table. Great space to catch up on the emails or to read. A roof top seating area is our favorite. We have our morning coffee there, and watch the sundown over the Lake Michigan. In the garage, we keep 5 bikes, 2 paddle boards, 6 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas, lots of safety vests for older children and adults. The mobile ping pong table can be rolled out onto the driveway, and used for a family Olympics evening. Bedding, bath towels and beach towels are provided. Fully stacked kitchen,- just bring your food, your crew, sunscreen and have fun! Guest access Guests can access all areas of the house, except the closet contents in the hallway on the lower level, and a jet ski in the garage that is not our property. Other things to note Close supervision of children while enjoying a roof top seating. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard - Table tennis - Water sports equipment ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23610000/23605300/23605274/w1323h880x10y10-c5613884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Panoramic views, Hot Tub, Sauna, Firepit, Sand Vball, Foosball, Dunes Nat'l Park Miller Beach - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=23605274&PinnedHotelID=23605274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32170000/32169900/32169836/3c94023b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Miller Beach Getaway! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located on a lake, this vacation home 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 Deep River Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Gary SouthShore RailCats SteelYard. [Visit our Gary travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gary.dx7549) [View more Vacation homes in Gary](https://www.expedia.ca/Gary-Private-Vacation-Homes.d7549-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C41.62071%2C-87.24349&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rgXeSTrr4ZobaWmNdyjRQiLMOXg=) Gary, IN ### What's nearby - Marquette Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Marquette Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Ogden Dunes Beach - 10 min drive - 6.7 km - West Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 km - Portage Lakefront Beach - 13 min drive - 10.2 km ### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Flamingo Pizza of Miller - ‬10 min walk - ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach located? > This family-friendly Gary vacation home is located on a lake, just steps from Marquette Park and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rivera House-fun and comfort steps from the beach Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha O. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was such a cool spot that was close to the beach and had plenty of space for sleeping. The unit had everything you needed and more. The owners were very helpful and quick to respond with needs. Will definitely be back! ##### Samantha O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The owner needs to buy a WHISK for the kitchen. The walk to the beach is one-minute. Very beautiful. We used it to commute to Chicago. Worked fine for that. Don't let "Gary, Indiana" be an issue. We loved the area and walk to the beach in the morning. Light in the windows in the morning was very welcome. You can see Lake Michigan from the kitchen windows. ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua G. Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach getaway We loved the house and the proximity to the beach. Perfect for a quick getaway. ##### Joshua G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin R. Aug 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place We stayed here while visiting Lake Michigan. The house was amazing and had a great location to the lake. It’s in a quiet spot, and is right at the beach access. The owner is very helpful and had the pullout and trundle set up and ready for us! We would recommend here and stay here again if ever in the area! ##### Kristin R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas K. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect 4th of July Getaway We had a truly wonderful stay! We were a group of 4 adults and 5 kids ranging from 2.5 to 9 years old, and this home was absolutely perfect for us. One of the highlights was watching the fireworks right from the deck—shot off from the beach nearby. The proximity to the beach couldn't have been better! Just a short climb over the dune and we were on the sand.The house was stocked with everything we needed and more. Tons of beach gear, chairs, umbrellas, and floats made our beach days super convenient. And the kitchen was a dream! I’ve never stayed anywhere with such a well-appointed kitchen—every pot, pan, and gadget you could imagine was there. Cooking for a group was a breeze.Inside, there was more than enough space for everyone to spread out comfortably. The bedrooms had ice-cold AC, cozy bedding, and plenty of room. The living area was equally inviting with comfy couches and great TVs for winding down after long beach days. The kids loved the bunk room, hanging out and watching TV on the giant beanbag chair. The firepit and grilling area were perfect for evening hangouts, and there was ample parking for all of us.Inga was a fantastic host—responsive, helpful, and made everything easy. Check-in and check-out were smooth and simple. The home itself was spotless, beautifully decorated, and felt modern and welcoming. We truly loved every moment and are already talking about coming back. Can’t recommend this place enough! ##### Nicholas K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Traci G. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Easy beach access but not clean The house was great. Really close to the beach with easy beach access. Plenty of room for my family and beautiful views from the kitchen and roof patio. Relaxing fire pit in backyard was a nice place to hang out and cook smores. My only complaint is that the house was not very clean. Our feet turned back from the floors. Definitely needs a good deep cleaning. ##### Traci G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt M. Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location and amenities We were a group of two families with a mix of kids. The number of beds and the options to configure sleeping arrangements provided flexibility for our group. Beds, sheets and pillows were very comfortable, many extra blankets and bedding, if needed. Kitchen was outfitted well, we had everything we needed to stay at home and cook. Living area was bright and airy with a fresh aesthetic, nice space for a large group. Plenty of beach and bath towels, with the ability to wash at the end of the day. Even shampoo and conditioners were provided, a simple but nice convenience as we all forgot! Beautifully landscaped, terraced back yard with Adirondack chairs and Solo Stove (firewood was available). Access to beach was about 2 minutes by slow stroll. Owner encouraged us to use beach chairs, paddle boards, games, etc for fun at the beach. Neighbors were very friendly. We spent a day on Eastern side of Dunes National Park, and comparatively, Miller Beach (home’s location) was by far the nicest beach we came across. Very fine, soft sand with gradual ocean grade compared to other beaches that were rocky with a steeper grade. Short-ish walk to Marquette Park. Pay attention to daily wind warnings and rip currents. The owner responded quickly to questions and was open and accommodating. Highly recommended! ##### Matt M. 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