Title: Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park - 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 # Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33021300/33021264/84b59c05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33021300/33021264/7ba17920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33021300/33021264/ae8cabff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33021300/33021264/2aaffc94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33021300/33021264/64ea7469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away near Indiana Dunes National Park in Miller Beach, Camp Baxter is a tranquil retreat with modern conveniences and abundant amenities. Soak up natural surroundings from the spacious outdoor living spaces featuring a 6-person hot tub, firepit, and seasonal outdoor heated shower. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available ## 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. ### Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park Camp Baxter is tucked away in a tranquil, wooded section near the Indiana Dunes National Park, in Miller Beach. This 2 Bedroom/1 Bath, newly renovated, 1920’s cottage is nestled on the side of a dune and loaded with Smart Home technology, modern conveniences, and abundant amenities inside and out. Soak up the natural surroundings from the spacious, multi-level outdoor living spaces that feature a 6-person hot tub perched near the top of the dune, firepit (firewood provided), outdoor dining and seasonal cushioned lounge furniture, seasonal outdoor heated shower, and a 6ft tall perimeter fence that surrounds the compound for ultimate privacy. We are dog friendly and Camp Baxter is affectionately named after our departed Vizsla (Hungarian pointer) who enjoyed many years chasing birds and squirrels around the yard! Note: An 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. The maximum occupancy is 8 people. Parking is available for up to four vehicles. There is no guest access to the garage. Additional Amenities include complimentary Nespresso and Keurig coffee, 4 total Smart TVs with digital Comcast/Xfinity cable and video streaming, high-speed Wi-Fi, Nest Thermostat, and Washer/Dryer. Supplies provided include paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, hand soap, dish soap and sponge, dishwasher detergent, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, trash bags, firewood, bath and beach towels, all bedding, and more. The street leading to Camp Baxter is narrow and easy to miss upon arrival. We recently demolished a building on the adjacent lot and the foundation is still visible. Once you enter the gated compound filled with mature black oaks, evergreens, and wildflowers, it is easy to become one with nature and experience how beautiful the Dunes are in all four seasons! The cottage has a small but fully functional kitchen, separate dining room with a table that flips to reveal a poker top, cozy lower level media room, and a vaulted, skylighted Living Room with large windows and glass patio doors that open to the 700 sq. ft outdoor living space. The marble-tiled bathroom has heated floors and a jetted tub with a heated ledge seat. Sleeps four (4) in two private, queen bedrooms and an additional four (4) guests on a full-size, fold-down sofa bed and deluxe, high-rise Aerobed (all bedding is provided). ............................ Add-on options (fees and taxes apply, invoiced separately after booking): \* We are dog-friendly and allow up to four adult, house-trained dogs: Per dog fees: $79 (2-night stay), $29/night (3+ night stay) or $200/week \* Guests may request an Early Check-in 1pm and/or a Late Checkout at 1pm. Each are available for a fee of $69 if Peak Season and $39 if Non-Peak Season. Due to COVID restrictions and enhanced cleaning procedures, Early Check-in and Late Checkout may not be available. 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 signed vacation rental agreement required for rental of any Miller Beach Vacation Rentals property, regardless of booking method (direct or via a third party) No high school, college, after-prom party, or any other underage groups allowed. No bachelor or similar groups permitted.delete Additional Guest fee applies over 4 people: $15/person per night. This covers maintenance/replacement of aerobeds, pullout sofas, extra laundry, increased utility costs, wear and tear, and more. Maximum Occupancy is 8 individuals total not including children less than two years of age on Arrival Date Excessive cleaning (if required)is billed at $35/hr. Repairs due to damages are $45/hour. If anything becomes ruined or missing, you will be charged accordingly. Notification is given prior to any deductions from your security deposit on file. No smoking inside or anywhere within 15 feet of any open door or window ($1000 fine). In certain cases, an additional Holiday Premium may apply to your dates Care for the Premises with all due care, leave it undamaged, clean, and keep conditions safe throughout your stay. Safely Trust and Safety Damage Waiver Fee provides up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury during your stay. Full terms provided upon booking. Licencees agrees to identity verification and background check preformed by SafelyStay, Inc. Neighborhood quiet hours are strictly enforced from 9PM-9AM; Parties / events, lack of decorum and disruptive noise will not be tolerated; If the neighbors are disturbed, Miller Beach Vacation Rentals reserves the right to ask the tenant to vacate the premises with no refund. Outdoor Music is not permitted after 9PM. Small, wireless bluetooth speakers are permitted except during Quiet Hours (9pm - 9am). 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Secluded Fenced Cottage House Secluded Fenced Cottage Secluded Dunes Cottage Hot Tub in the Trees Sleeps 8 Near Beach! Secluded Fenced Cottage House Secluded Fenced Cottage Hot Tub Fire Pit Dog Friendly Natl Park 86039 Secluded Fenced Cottage Hot Tub Fire Pit Dog Friendly Nat’l Park Secluded Dunes Cottage Hot Tub in the Trees Sleeps 8 Near Beach! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.610718,-87.27322&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7E%7E%7CFrptsO%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40U%40S%40SBU%40S%40UBQBUBSBSBSDUBSDQDSBQDSDSFQDSFSFQDQFQFQFQFQHQFOHQFOHOHQHOHOHMHOJOJMHOJMJOHKLMHKLMJKJMJKLKJKLILKLIJILILILILGNILGLGLGNGLELENGLENCNELCNELCNANCNCLANCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40NBLDNBNDLDNBLFNDLFLDNFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJJHLHLJJJLJJLJJJLJJJLJJJNJLHNJLHNHNHLJNHNHPFNHNFPHNFPFPHPFPFPDPFPDRFRDPDRDRDPDRBPDRBTBRBRBRBTBPBT%40R%40T%40RBR%3FT%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARAR%3FTCRARATARCTCRCRCRCRCRCTERCREPEREREPERGPERGPEPGPGPIPGPGPINGPINGPININKNINILINKNILKLKNKLKJKJKLKJKLMJKJMJMHKJMHMHMJMFMHMFMHMFMFOFMDMFODMFOBMDODODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOEOCMEOGMEMEOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMGMKKIMIMKMIKKMKKKKMKKMMIKMKIMKOKMIMKOKOIMIOIOIOIOIQGOIQGOIQGQGQGQGQEQGQGSEQGSEQESCSEQESCSEUCSCSCSCSCSAUASCUASASAUAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tV8_Pojr32xGsP6u9hH7Y9szW9w=) Gary, IN #### What's nearby - Marquette Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Lake Street Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Marquette Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Ogden Dunes Beach - 10 min drive - 9.1 km - West Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 km #### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 9 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Flamingo Pizza of Miller - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mr Fuel Travel Center - ‬6 min drive - ‪J J Fish & Chicken - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park located? > This family-friendly Gary vacation home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Paul H. Douglas Center and Marquette 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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