The Young’s - Northern Indiana

Entire home in Gary, Indiana

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Rated 4.74 out of 5 stars.46 reviews
Hosted by Wayne
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

20-min drive to Indiana Dunes National Park

This home is near the national park.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Comfy bed for better sleep

The room-darkening shades and extra bedding are loved by guests.
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Welcome to our childhood home, where we stay when relaxing in the area. You'll be less than 9 minutes from Hard Rock Casino/Concerts and Gary/Chicago Airport and less than 20 minutes from BP Refinery and Indiana Dunes Park.

Our completely remodeled home is on a quiet street surrounded by woods, where we played as youngsters. Our 3-bedroom residence, with original hardwood floors, has active RING doorbell devices at both doors, side house cameras, and a Minut (party) sensor for added safety.

The space
The basement, with a washer and dryer and half bath, is for your use.

We also have new backyard amenities, including a picnic table and the option to complete Your Stay With a BBQ grill and/or Firepit services:

Incidental Fee, $20 plus
Charcoal for BBQ grill, $10 per 12lb bag
Enviro-Log for Firepit, $5 per log
Gratis: BBQ utensils, BBQ Grill Brush, and Ash Bucket

Use of EV, $20 per week
Use of garage, $20 per stay

Guest access
The basement, with washer and dryer and half bath, and two-car garage with EV charging are also available. Large backyard.

Other things to note
We know and grew up with our neighbors; therefore, we do NOT allow gatherings, events, or parties. Residents within 30 miles are not allowed, nor are third-party bookings or pets. Prior reviews are required for booking.

Dedicated workspace - we use the dining room table mostly, but with a TV that swivels from the dining room into the living room with a couch and coffee table, we use that room, too.

No Pets
Present ID on Check-in
A RING doorbell/camera is at the front and the back doors, on the most wooded side of the house, at at the garage door
A noise-decibel monitor is on site.

In addition to being 20 minutes from the Indiana Dunes National Park, we are just 7 minutes from the Ivanhoe and Ivanhoe South Nature Preserves on Gary's wonderfully wooded west side.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 6 spaces
43 inch HDTV

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4.74 out of 5 stars from 46 reviews

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Gary, Indiana, United States

Neighborhood highlights

We are between the Concord Commons and Tarrytown neighborhoods. Singer Deniece Williams grew up in Tarrytown. Blocks of virgin woods border our neighborhood to the south and north.

Meet your host

Host
79 reviews
4.75 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: retired
Speaks English
The Young's - Northern Indiana: Welcome to our childhood home, where we stay when relaxing in the Gary/Chicago metro area. Hillcrest, DC—I originally came to Washington as an intern. I completed two internships in the city before moving here. Jacksonville, FL—My niece has hosted two short-term rentals in Jacksonville and is co-hosting her grandparents' home in Northern Indiana.

Co-hosts

  • Amari

Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm