Ultra-Lux Beachfront - Lake Michigan, Dunes, Chicago in Miller Beach

Completed in 2008, ultra-luxury, custom 5000 sq ft, private beachfront Dream Retreat offers exceptional value! Located on a quiet, cul-de-sac street, corner lot, and only house on the corner.  Unlike so many other beachfront rentals that have a neighbor on each side and zero privacy, our closest neighbor is 350 feet away!

See our website for more picturesfor more pictures, detailed info, rates, policies, availability (we fill up VERY fast!), and our many unique features & amenities.

Calling all nature lovers, family reunions, hikers, sun seekers, water-sport enthusiasts, beach goers, shoppers, gamers, and entertainers seeking a large, ultra-luxury beachfront, private retreat...

-Only 35 min from/to Chicogo; 5 min from South Shore train station

-Closest beach-side community to Chicago!

-Only a sliver of National Park Dunes and sand trail separates you from the best "semi-private", sugar-sand beach on Lake Michigan!  No rocks, no muck, no algae, no undertows, no rip currents.  Knee-high sand bar out 150’ is perfect for our little ones to swim safely in the crystal-clear, warm waters of Lake Michigan.

-Completely private (8' fence with privacy lattice) from street and neighbors. Hear only birds, wind, and waves...

-Lake Street Beach boat ramp (1/3 mile from home) for jet skis, sail/motor boats (Peak Season Only)

-Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails throughout Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

-Top floor 1200 sq. ft. master suite: steam room with rainfall & massage shower heads & Eucaplytus oil reservoir, huge jetted tub, 10'x8' closet, travertine marble fireplace (not operational), custom silk draperies, wrap-around decks, four skylights

-Juliette balcony overlooking Loft & Great Rooms

-1200 sq. ft. outdoor deck living space: 6-person Jacuzzi with waterfall & Chromatherapy LED lights, outdoor shower (Peak Season only), gas grill, & plenty of comfortable patio furniture and hammocks/swings (Peak Season only) to melt your stresses away...

-Premium Bose/Jamo sound system

-Fenced-in yard for our 4-legged friends

-Gourmet chef's kitchen: hand-made cherry cabinets, double farm sink, stainless steel double-door refrigerator w/auto-ice maker, double electric baking ovens, 36" Pro 6 sealed-burner range & gas roasting oven, Pro range hood, warming oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, red wine cellar (55 degrees), cold beverage Fridge for soda, white wine, champagne, etc. (39 degrees)

-Double island with Pietra Cardosa (Italian soapstone) countertops, prep sink, & seating

-Xenon under-cabinet & toe kick lighting

-Two-story Great Room/Loft with soaring (28') wood ceiling w/ studio lighting and huge 18-bulb, wrought-iron chandelier

-Five skylights & 16 huge patio doors/windows shower the rooms with sun & showcase the Lake & dunes

-Premium Bose Lifestyle music system with iPod dock and Jamo amplifiers fill the inside and out with music--remote control works through walls and outdoors (radio frequency not infra-red)

-Pro sand volleyball court (Peak Season only) is set to Woman’s Olympic specifications

-Lower Level Rec Room has huge walk-in wet bar with fridge for all your mixers, beer, etc. and large poker/game tables, home theater and dual reclining love seat

-Three other large bedrooms have queen-sized beds, dressers, Cable TV's, DVD/VHS players, ceiling fans, independently controlled remote A/C units, stand fans, hangars, alarm clocks & large closets. Some have private balconies & wood-burning fireplaces (not operational)

-Three & one half other marble tiled baths & custom vanities will pamper you like royalty!

-Maytag Neptune washer and dryer. Deep utility sink, cabinets, & Pietra Cardosa counters

-Ample driveway & overflow street parking & outdoor video surveillance

-Seven independent, remote-controlled A/C units

-Antique Oak hardwood flooring

-Attached/Separate Guest House (additional cost): Two queen sized, private bedrooms, marble-Jacuzzi bath, fully loaded & stocked kitchen w/semi-custom cherry cabinets, Fridge w/auto-ice maker (non winter) , range, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coffee maker, toaster oven, toaster, blender, washer & dryer (detergent, bleach, fabric softener provided), island w/seating, 16' vaulted ceilings w/skylights, private deck with propane grill & extra tank, large closets & remote-controlled A/C & ceiling fans

Best value for your dollar on Lake Michigan!

Our guests are mostly repeats & often book the same time year-after-year. Theyseek the ultimate spa-like-experience, finest & numerous amenities, spacious outdoor living, Jacuzzis, Gourmet Pro-Chef Kitchen, Walk-in-wet-bar, Game Room, Sand volley ball & Master Suite that rivals the Ritz!

Catch some warm, afternoon rays on the sugar-sand beach, swim in clear Lake Michigan waters, or stroll in the surf at dusk & capture a snapshot of the setting sun or Chicago Skyline. No matter what the season or occasion, stay with us for the ultimate in relaxation!

-Top floor 1200 sq. ft. master suite: Steam room with rainfall/massage shower, (dry cedar sauna not operational), two-person Jacuzzi peninsula tub, 10'x8' master closet, travertine tile fireplace (not operational), wrap-around decks, four skylights, Juliette balcony which overlooks Loft and Great Room below and desk workspace
-1200 sq. ft. outdoor living space: 6-person Jacuzzi, outdoor shower (Peak season only), gas grill with extra propane, plenty of patio furniture & hammocks (Peak season only)
-Premium Bose/Jamo sound system (indoors and out)
-Fenced-in yard for your 4-legged friends
-Gourmet chef's kitchen: Custom cherry cabinets, stainless-steel fridge w/auto-ice maker, double
electric baking ovens, Pro-range (six sealed burners) & 36” gas roasting oven & Pro hood, warming oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, red wine cellar (55 degrees), cold cellar for soda, white wine, champagne, beer (37 degrees)
-Double island with Pietra Cardosa countertops (Italian Soapstone), prep sink, knives butcher block, and Xenon under-cabinet & toe-kick lighting
-Two-story Great Room/Loft with soaring 28' wood ceilings w/ studio lighting & huge chandelier
-Five skylights & 16 huge patio doors/windows shower the rooms with sun & showcases the views of lake &
dunes; 37" HDTV w/ HDMI DVD player
-Rec Room: Huge custom wet bar w/ fridge, poker/game tables, 42" HDTV Plasma Home Theater
-Three other large bedrooms have Queen-sized beds, fine linens, dressers, Cable TV/DVD, fans, AC,
leather chairs--private outdoor balconies & fireplaces
-Four marble tiled baths & custom maple-glazed, claw-foot vanities
-Pro sand volleyball court set to woman’s Olympic specifications (Peak season only)
-Fully furnished home with all bed linens, towels, kitchenware, specialty glassware, spices, fire wood (Non-Peak Season only), laundry soap, bleach, fabric softener, 300 DVD/VHS movies and documentaries, 600 CDs, 150 Books, 25 games, etc.

Retreat is centrally located and has something nearby for everyone to do!  All attractions are within a 45 minute drive or train ride.  Shoppers and gamers paradise! 

-Grocery/liquor stores

-Factory Outlet malls (120 stores)

-West Lake two-story mall

-Candy factory tours

-Fine/casual Dining

-EZ train to Chicago: (Loop, “Magnificent Mile” shopping, museums, convention center, airports)

-Scenic drives

-Fall foliage tours

-Flea markets

-National Park visitors center: hiking/biking trails and classroom discussions

-Casinos (10 min to Trump, Ameristar, Majestic, Harrah's, Horseshoe; 30 min to Blue Chip)

-Wells Street & West Side Beaches

-1/3 mile from Lake St. Beach boat ramp for jet skis, sailboats, motor boats, etc. (seasonal)
-5 minutes to Wells Street Beach and West Side Beach
-Ten minutes to Merrillville--retail hub-- restaurants, activities, boutiques, etc.
-Two-story Westlake shopping mall
-Five minutes to the best pizza this side of Chicago at Flamingo Pub
-Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails (Marquette Park trails and nature center)
-Plenty of dunes to climb, explore, and views that will take your breath away!
-Several Water Park and Amusement Parks (Deep River, Splashdown, etc.)
-Sightseeing (Amish Country, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore)
- Saugatuck and Fennville Winery tours
-Twelve Golf courses

-Portage Marina
-Waterskiing
-Fishing
-Kayaking
-Jet skiing
-Sailing
-Kite boarding

-Swimming
-Wildlife viewing (deer, foxes)
-Bird watching
-Boating
-Snorkeling/Diving
-Antiquing
-Cinemas
-Live theater
-Live Concerts at Star Plaza
-Shelling
-Sledding
-Chesterton's "European Market"

2 night minimum, 3 night minimum for major holidays.

See www MillerBeachDreamRetreat. com for current pricing, availability, policies, several more pictures, amenities, and other detailed information.