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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81507 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a heated floor (bathroom), and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Secluded Fenced Cottage Hot Tub Fire Pit Dog Friendly Natl Park
Secluded Fenced Cottage Hot Tub Fire Pit Dog Friendly Nat’l Park
86039

About the area

Located in Miller Beach, a neighbourhood in Gary, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts and Team Combat LIVE. Make sure you get close to 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

  • BGGWKA INDIANA - Sand along the shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
    Indiana Dunes National Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marquette Park
    Marquette Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marquette Harbor Light, lighthouse in Marquette, Michigan, USA
    Marquette Beach
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Paul H. Douglas Center
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Street Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago
    9 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    19 min walk
  • Denny's
    7 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    6 min drive
  • Wrap Game
    3 min drive
  • Beach Box
    10 min walk

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.

How much is parking at Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park located?

This family-friendly Gary holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Paul H. Douglas Center and Indiana Dunes National Park. Lake Michigan is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Secluded, Fenced Cottage, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dog Friendly, Nat’l Park Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Abby R.

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

Nice little get away

The yard is awesome, of course the hot tub at the top of the hill was the best, and we enjoyed the firepit as well. The house was a tidy little cottage at which we enjoyed our stay. It’s within a short walk to the National Park and downtown Miller Beach. The neighborhood is fine, pretty secluded, and still close to most attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. We had no issues with the property. Really appreciated the beach towels since forgot to pack ours.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent very little time in the area, so I cannot comment on the town, shops, park, etc... It was a halfway point for us between Chicago and South Bend for a football game. The house was very comfortable and clean. We appreciated that there was coffee provided!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the hot tub with the quietness of the neighborhood it was truly relaxing. Watching for birds in the area was very enjoyable. I absolutely was in love with the heated floors in the bathroom. I appreciate an older home and could see the character it held. A few adjustments would have made it perfect and the owner tried over the phone to make the alarm stop but it continued throughout our stay so we fixed it in our own way (take out the batteries) for our time there. Shower head needs to be replaced but informed the owner of this as well. Appears to have a crack in the shower head-but did enjoy its rain shower qualities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay and being able to bring our dogs was the best. The property is great, we did not use the hot tub, but did walk to the beach and that was great. There is also great food within walking distance so that was a plus too. Would stay here again. Just would recommend you do not try and come in a full size pickup with 8 foot bed, parking was a challenge even though they do have plenty of parking. It's a narrow lane the home is on and tricky to get the truck in and out. Next time we bring the smaller car!!! Thanks!Gina
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Perfect

This place offers very clean private secure property that makes you feel like your up in Michigan with the ease and access of the local shopping and food options and Lake Michigan beaches walking distance from the home.. oh and throw in a hot tub for relaxation .. this place offers everything you need if your staying in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

christine m.

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

Nice close get away

Nice close to home. Relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Wonderful Retreat!

This property is exactly as described. It's private and off-the beaten path. It has 2 bedrooms, a small kitchen, laundry room in the basement and best of all a hot tub. It is so cozy comfy and a couple blocks from the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Annie S.

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

Nice house for a weekend but location lacking

The house is nice, but pictures are a bit “glamorized” compared to the real thing. Kitchen in TINY so if you plan on cooking at all, keep that in mind. Not much to do in the neighborhood, but if your plan is to tuck in and stay at the house the whole time it’s a great place for that. The hot tub is very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

sheryl b.

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

Almost perfect

Location was a little rough, we were fien with it, but woul dhave appreciated a heads-up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Raelynn J.

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

Nice, dog friendly home

Overall, we had a nice stay at Camp Baxter. The house was clean, conveniently stocked with basics like shampoo, conditioner, coffee, firewood, etc., and in a quiet, secluded area. We only had two minor annoyances, the second one being more important: 1.) no hot water in the bathroom sink. 2.) the listing describes the property as having a “6ft tall perimeter fence that surrounds the compound.” This is not accurate. The 6ft wood fence is partial with the rest of the property surrounded by a shorter wire fence. There was a significant gap under the entry gate and another gap near the back corner. We had to block off both to make sure our 3 large dogs didn’t get out. I’d recommend checking the fence upon arrival before letting dogs loose, especially smaller ones, and bringing a flash light (we saw coyotes along the back fence one night). The check in/ check out process was easy, house cozy, and nice amenities. We would stay here again and enjoyed our trip very much. Recommend to anyone looking for a secluded retreat who wants to bring along their pups!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Nice place.

We had a great time. The neighborhood was very sketchy but that was expected. Right near the dunes was perfect. The house accepted dogs, we brought our injured pup. Awesome. Smaller than anticipated but all in all it was awesome. Clean and had everything we needed. With all the text messages from the rental company about checking in, they NEVER answered our text about how to turn on the outside lights. My husband and I numerous of times tried to text the number given and NO ONE bothered to call or text back. Glad we did not bring the boat, should be very clear very small entry way and alley way to house. Very protected but we think someone either the owner or rental company had come in when we left. The storage door downstairs was locked when we arrived. The day we left to the dunes, Monday it was unlocked. Also, someone must have been watching us leave because we were not gone too long, and someone had come onto the property to put the trash cans out on the street. Very aware we had to do it because it is in CAPS in the house rules, so that was a bit eerie also. All in all, great vacation and everything worked out. We were happy with the house and the fenced in yard and the space we had for the four of us and dog. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica W.

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

Smells like grandmas basement

Where to start… The listing says the house is in Miller Beach, IN. The house has a Gary, IN address. The town and neighborhood leading up to the rental property is really trashy. It looks like a hundred construction projects were never finished and everything in town looked really run down. I was thankful we brought the dogs and that there was a gate we could lock at the end of the driveway. The property itself looks pretty nice. We really liked the privacy/privacy fence the property has to offer. The house looks cute from the outside. The grass was long though, not sure when it was mowed last. We entered the house and noticed a very strong, musty, old basement smell (hence the title of my review). The interior is cute. Everything was fairly clean. I found a few large ants in the kitchen over the course of our stay. I also found a plastic meat and cheese wrapper by the nightstand in the bedroom to the right of the bathroom. So, that makes me wonder who’s cashing in on my cleaning fee? If it’s an outside company, maybe the rental company needs to ask for a refund. The coffee cups were dirty along with some of the silverware. The kitchen counters could use a good wipe down. It looked like something was spilled by the coffee maker and wasn’t cleaned up properly. The button to turn on the jets in the bathtub is stuck/broken. The outdoor shower doesn’t work. I was delighted to see that they provided everyday items such as shampoo/conditioner/body wash, hand soap, dish detergent and detergent for the dishwasher, trash bags, and paper towels. They provided beach towels and there are even sand toys and bag chairs at the house you could borrow for the beach, which was really nice. All of the smart home technology was pretty cool. The hot tub was ok, some sticky gunk on the edge of the hot tub. I think it was probably from some tape used to repair a possible tear in the hot tub cover. Nonetheless, it was nice to relax in the hot tub in the evenings. The heated floors in the bathroom were really nice. I’m pretty sure I need heated floors in my house now. Overall, I give it a 3 star rating. Not sure I would ever return, but that statement is mostly based on the neighborhood which surrounds the property. Driving through town made me very uncomfortable. For the most part, we had a nice time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the secluded area and the nice hot tub and outside area! We had our 5 year old and our dog so it was perfect for them to be able to play in the yard while we cooked dinner on the deck! Nice quiet area as well, and felt very safe!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes the driveway can be a bit tight but overall it was a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mark C.

Disliked: Check-in, communication

“Sorry” not sorry

Two bedroom - one bed is what ya get. The bed collapsed. The gate lock would not open. After thirty minutes of calling nobody back. Leaving me outside for a half hour. Mind you I called 6 PM with 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM midnight 1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 9 AM finally I am told I’m sorry. By the manager. Not a solution just sentiment. Meaning I had to cancel the rest of my guest, because there was no bed in the rental. Six hours later I was told they could send someone over but by then it is too late. I had cancelled my family from coming. The catered food which was arriving at 11am was cancelled. And the over $2,000 spent was out the window and spent the holiday alone. They don’t care about the customer. Once the money hit their account that was the last time they cared. You will sign contract and have phone calls and pre screening but don’t expect any support from them when you don’t get what you paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mark C.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

If you have a problem - “Sorry”

First, they have a signed contract after contracts and do background checks, OK acceptable. Then the day of they call you three different times. Make sure you’re coming and go over everything you had to sign in contracts. OK acceptable. When you get there the code does not work to get in the gate and you stand there for over a half hour and you call and you call and you call and nobody returns or phone calls. No fortunately I booked the same place two days later, and I receive the code for the gate which that one did work it shouldn’t have for security reasons, but it did. I get all my stuff moved in get ready for bed sit on the bed and the bed collapses. Waiting for a phone call from 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM, 12 1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM when I do get a phone call from the manager his response is “sorry” sorry which means the two bedroom two bed. In short, I have to cancel my party from coming which means I have to cancel the food for the week which means I am spending Thanksgiving alone and their responses. I’m sorry but thank you for sending the $2000. We’re off to the bank lol.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

stacy V.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

This place served it's purpose for a girls' trip, but only because we are not high maintenance. Upon entering, it smells musty, very musty. The photos make it look fresh and modern. It is FAR from that. Notice every pic has a filter. The basement is like a dungeon and none of us felt comfortable sleeping there. So the futon upstairs was used. IT'S a rock!! (And I'm ex-military and can sleep damn near anywhere!!) The gate lock was broken when we got there. I texted immediately to let the manager know, She said she'd get a new one that night or morning. We never heard from her again, until the night before check out. We used the lock from the sprinkler system, otherwise, we would have had no gate lock the whole stay...and let's just say with that neighborhood, probably not a good idea. I seriously never write complaints, but this stay was a bit over the top. The property is EXTREMELY overpriced, pics are not accurate and the property manager was inattentive. (She did call 72 hrs after our arrival. Too little, too late.) If you're going to Miller Beach, avoid this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Nice relaxing place. Only issue was gate was to tight to pull directly in with a full size truck.

Good place & location close to beaches & dunes. Gate to tight for full size truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan O.

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

Highly recommended !

Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry V.

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

Very nice

Everything was satisfactory
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Short stay.

The photographs looked amazing but the property is tired and needs some renovations and a deep cleaning. Some of furniture was new and in perfect condition, some was old and had throws to cover staining. We enjoyed the hot tub. The padlock to secure the property did not open and whilst the manager was very communicative, the issue took 30 minutes to resolve. This lock has been replaced. The shower did not work, even when we followed the instruction sheet taped to the bathroom wall. Several of the remotes had batteries missing and some of the dishes in the cupboards were dirty. When checking out I highlighted these issues and did not receive a response. The location is a short walk to the beach which was pleasant enough however the area is run down and not somewhere we would wish to return to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Keillie C.

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

Secluded and relaxing

Great property. Lots of nature, it was cool to see the deer at night. Hot tub was nice and the outside hanging lights made for great ambiance. Big, comfy bath tub (unfortunately the jets didn't work though). Only negative... The "smart" thermostat had to be changed by the property manager every time we wanted to adjust it, which meant we had to text them and then wait for them to adjust. Super inconvenient, especially since we had an extended stay. Overall, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Delightful Winter Getaway

"Camp Baxter" was exactly what we were looking for as a quick winter getaway to decompress from our hectic life. The house was clean and beautiful. This was a perfect place for our family of four to come and play games, relax and read, and watch movies as we watched the snow fall outside. The hot tub was clean and ready for us to relax. Everything was well-stocked with everything we needed. The house manager was quick to reply to any comments or questions, the WiFi and smart TVs were fast. We'll definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021