Lake Michigan’s sandy beach and National Park are just steps away from this 5 bedroom comfy vacation lodge. The area has much to offer year round. Enjoy bike trails, dune hiking, sledding, disc golf, bootcamp, secluded or public beaches, concession stands, playgrounds, event venues, kayaking, fishing and outdoor live music. Miller Beach is close to casinos, 5 hospitals, steel mills and BP Refinery. Catch the South Shore Train and get to Chicago in 45 minutes. . The space The lodge is generously spread over two levels: Upstairs, the vaulted ceilings, open living/dining area and charming eat-in kitchen invite your group to relax together. Three big bedrooms (including a kids’ bunk room) and a full bath are just down the hall. Downstairs, enjoy a well-stocked TV/game room large enough for family Ping-Pong tournaments AND a casual second ‘picnic’ kitchen with grilling area right outside. Two more bedrooms, another bath, a tucked-away reading nook and a convenient laundry room complete the space. Connecting the whole house is an open staircase and a vaulted entryway with a beach closet stocked with towels, coolers and carts for an easy day in the sun. The backyard is uniquely terraced, and features a gas grill, a family picnic table, and a covered outside dining nook lit by Emerson Lights overlooking a wild, wooded dune and deep ravine. It’s like hanging out in a tree-house up in the forest canopy! Our lodge's vibe is bright and comfortable, with a casual mid-century charm. Wherever possible, we've kept the house's nostalgic 1960s features intact, and we’ve filled it with vintage furnishings, decor, books and games. But it’s also fully updated with central air, all new appliances (including a dishwasher and a sleek front-loading laundry pair), excellent bedding, a strong WIFI signal and a TV with Netflix and voice remote. Questions? Ask us anything! We love our Miller Beach vacation home, and we're sure you will too. Guest access Except for the garage, you'll have free run of the house and grounds. Other things to note This is a split-level home with stairs and a terraced back yard overlooking a deep, wooded ravine. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for folks with impaired mobility, crawling infants or toddlers. Children over 5 are welcome with close supervision! One of the bedrooms is furnished with bunk beds intended for kids. The other four bedrooms can accommodate guests of all ages. One of the Queen beds is a platform bed, very comfortable but very low to the ground. Check in: After 3pm Check out: Before 10am