Miller Beach Vacation Homes

Spacious, Fun and Family Friendly Beach Homes

It's Miller Time

About Miller Beach

Miller Beach is Lake Michigan’s hip but family friendly beach getaway, and the Blue Butterfly is its best bang for the buck at under 1.5 blocks from the beach. As one of only four beach communities nestled between the sandy shores of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park, Miller Beach is located only 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and has something for everyone. Miller Beach’s blue waters, towering dunes and diverse ecosystems are ideal for beach goers, families, hikers, nature enthusiasts and those looking for a couple’s getaway or even a brewery tour.

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Blue Butterfly Properties

From $ 219

per night

About Miller Beach
Miller Beach is Lake Michigan’s hip but family friendly beach getaway, a...


From $ 250

per night

About the Blue Butterfly II
The Blue Butterfly II is the sister property to Miller Beach’s ...


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Holli C.

Had a great time staying at the Blue Butterfly! The location is close to the beach and near a park. It is also near a train station for day trips to Chicago. Thank you for a great vacation!

christine w.

We had a great experience at the Blue Butterfly! Elizabeth was great at communicating and answering questions prior to our arrival. The home is adorably decorated and very comfortable. There are multiple common areas ...

Taylor D.

We stayed here with 7 adults. Plenty of room. Nice dining/living room we could all fit in. Well maintained. Lots of helpful extras (kitchen utensils and board games.) We liked the quick walk to Miller Beach. Very enjo...

Bill v.

Here are some of the extras: book cases stocked with classics; many personal products; detergents for dish and clothes; beach accessories such as awesome chairs, an umbrella, a few inflatables, some sand toys; a reall...

Erika S.

We cannot speak highly enough of our week at the Blue Butterfly. The home is perfect for a family with elementary school & up children - foosball & games are inside; cornhole & a swing set out back - plus a garage for...

Justin C.

I stayed here with 5 adults and 5 children and it felt like there was a ton of space. Elizabeth was extremely nice to work with and responsive. The house had board games, speakers for music, a fire put, a swing set, a...

Anne B.

My family was in town for a wedding and we used the house as a home base. Everything we needed was on hand or close by. The beach was simply stunning, and we flew kites at sunset. I will recommend the house to everyon...

Rebekah W.

I had my bachelorette party here and my friends and I enjoyed the spaciousness of the house! It was about 1.5 blocks from the beach. Great place!

nicholl K.

We really enjoyed our stay and we are planning on coming back when the weather is warmer to take advantage of the back yard and the beautiful lake front!!

Matthew M.

The blue butterfly was perfect for us. We really appreciated all of the different common spaces for different groups and generations of our family to unwind. Lots of beds, and well thought out locations of the beds in...

Fred B.

It was cozy, comfortable and had everything we needed. We had a small bridal shower there one night and we had plenty of room for 12-14 women! Our grandsons loved the Foosball table and we loved the warm and cozy beds...

Jena W.

We were very pleased with the house. Nice neighborhood. Couple blocks walk to the beach. The pool and deck were super nice and super clean. The 5th bedroom added an area for our older kids to hangout without the young...

yvonne h.

We had a party of 11. 6 children and 5 adults. There was plenty of room for everyone. Very well stocked. Didnt have to worry about anything. Elizabeth was great!!! Everyone loved the pool, had great weather and in the...

Ross B.

The place was delightfully clean and bright with the best knife set we have seen in a rental. The kitchen was well appointed with plenty of pots, pans, cutlery, and spices. Great distance from the lake. 18th Street Ta...

David M.

Nice newly finished basement, bathrooms and bedrooms. Good location, beach a block or two away, 3 restaurants a block away. Nice to have patio in back, though it'd be nice to do something with that old pool deck a...

Samantha K.

What a great location, only two blocks from the beach and lake! The pictures and description was on point. This house was impeccably clean, furnished, and decorated. Beth and Sam were so helpful and responsive.

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Margaret S.

The Blue Butterfly II was outstanding. A wonderful location, only a five minute walk to the shores of Lake Michigan, and all the room we needed for our family gathering. The house was impeccably clean, well-stocked in...

Laura B.

The house was perfect! We had 12 people and there was plenty of room for everyone.

THINGS TO DO

Attractions & Recommendations

Indianapolis Museum of Art

With a collection of more than 54,000 works of art, an early-20th-century estate, 152 acres of gardens and grounds, including an outdoor art and nature park, the IMA campus offers experiences that feed both the heart and mind.

Dream Car Museum

The Dream Car Museum is presented by Audubon Chrysler where the Corvette sits High in the Sky! See the cars of your dreams. We have something for EVERYONE! Over 50 cars & trucks! Includes exotics, classics, muscle cars, race cars, movie and TV cars, memorabilia and so much more! We offer guides and tours for groups of all ages and sizes.