Miller Beach · Lake Michigan · Indiana Dunes
A Lake Michigan getaway

Find your place by the dunes.

Welcome to Emmet’s Place, a cottage in Miller Beach on Lake Michigan’s Indiana shore—an easygoing home base for beach days, dune country, and time together.

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Emmet’s PlaceMiller Beach, Indiana
Lake Michigan shorelineIndiana Dunes countryMiller Beach neighborhood
A place to settle in

Make room for a slower kind of getaway.

A comfortable cottage, a change of scenery, and the lake close at hand.

Emmet’s Place puts you in Miller Beach, a distinctive lakeside neighborhood at the edge of Indiana Dunes country. Come for fresh air and long walks; leave space in the day for whatever feels good.

Take a look around, then tell us when you’re hoping to visit. We’ll follow up about availability and the details of your stay.

Take a look around

A first look at the cottage’s rooms and spaces.

Front of Emmet’s Place, a white Miller Beach cottage with an upper balcony and gardenEmmet’s Place · front exterior
Bedroom at Emmet’s Place with a single bed beneath a sloped ceilingBedroom
Bright cottage kitchen with white cabinetry, butcher-block counters, stainless appliances, and a central islandKitchen
Primary bedroom at Emmet’s Place with a king bed, dresser, and upholstered benchPrimary bedroom
Bedroom at Emmet’s Place with three twin bedsBedroom
Dining area at Emmet’s Place with a white table beside the kitchen islandDining area
Lower-level recreation room at Emmet’s Place with a sectional sofa, exposed beams, and patio doorsRecreation room
Bathroom at Emmet’s Place with a shower, vanity, and white tileBathroom
Additional sleeping area in the lower-level recreation room with a daybed and exposed wood ceilingAdditional sleeping area
Private outdoor shower beside the cottage, enclosed by a wooden privacy screenOutdoor shower
Covered upper patio with turquoise seating, a coffee table, and a grillCovered patio
Covered porch with outdoor chairs and leafy neighborhood viewsCovered porch
Second bathroom at Emmet’s Place with a vanity, large mirror, and tiled counterBathroom
Plan your stay

Explore the floor plan.

See the main level, second floor, and lower level before you arrive.

Floor plan for Emmet’s Place showing the main level, second floor, and lower level below grade Open the full-size floor plan ↗
A little more than a place to sleep

Come for the lake. Stay for the feeling.

Start with a slow morning, head out to explore the lakeshore, and come back to a place that feels like yours for a while. Emmet’s Place is here for beach weekends, family time, and the in-between seasons too.

We’ll add the cottage’s exact room, amenity, and guest details alongside your photos so visitors can picture their stay with confidence.

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Out the door and into dune country

Discover Miller Beach and the Indiana Dunes.

Miller Beach brings together Lake Michigan’s shoreline, a creative neighborhood feel, and access to the wider Indiana Dunes region. Make the cottage your starting point for exploring the coast.

Local guideVisit Miller Beach Plan a park visitIndiana Dunes National Park More places and ideasIndiana Dunes Tourism
Make a day of it

Things to do in Miller Beach.

Follow a dune trail, take in the lakeshore, wander the Lake Street arts district, or settle in for something good to eat. Check the linked sites for current hours, seasonal access, and event dates.

01 · Outside

Beach, trails & parkland

Marquette Park

A 241-acre lakefront park with beaches, trails, a lagoon, the historic Aquatorium, playground, and disc golf.

Plan a visit

Miller Woods & Paul H. Douglas Trail

Walk through wetlands, oak savanna, open dunes, and beach in this Indiana Dunes National Park trail area.

See trail details

West Beach

Explore another Lake Michigan beach and dune landscape in Indiana Dunes National Park.

Visit the park page
02 · Around the table

Local places to eat & drink

Tiny’s Coffee Bar

Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a full-service bar in the Miller Beach business district.

Visit Tiny’s

Estella’s Cantina

Tacos and cocktails, with a menu built around favorites like al pastor, steak, chicken, and chorizo.

Visit Estella’s

Beach Box

A relaxed Lake Street stop for cocktails, hot dogs, and Cajun-inspired food.

Visit Beach Box

Flamingo Pizza of Miller

A neighborhood bar and grill known for stone-baked pizza, lake perch, burgers, and a lively local feel.

Find Flamingo Pizza

More neighborhood favorites

Try a local pint at 18th Street Brewery or pick up pizza from Miller Pizza Company.

18th Street Brewery · Miller Pizza
03 · Arts & neighborhood events

Find the local rhythm

Lake Street arts district

Browse murals, galleries, independent shops, and creative spaces around downtown Miller Beach.

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Fest in the First

A neighborhood street festival celebrating local businesses, artists, nonprofits, and community groups.

Festival details

Flamingo Fest

Flamingo Pizza’s end-of-summer celebration, with live music and a festive neighborhood atmosphere. It’s usually around Labor Day weekend, so the date can land in late August or early September.

Follow Flamingo Pizza for updates

Lake Effekt Mural Fest

Look for this outdoor mural event from the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District.

See arts district updates
Coming for an event? Dates and schedules change. Check the local event calendar before you plan your stay.
View Miller Beach events

Local businesses, park conditions, and event schedules can change. Please confirm details directly before heading out.

Plan your stay

Tell us what dates you have in mind.

Send a stay request and we’ll get back to you about availability. A request is not a confirmed reservation.

Your dates are a request only. The stay is confirmed after we reply and agree on the details.