Porter Beach · Indiana Dunes
Dunes Cabin
A 1927 bunkhouse at the edge of Indiana Dunes National Park. Trails out the door, a 10-minute walk to Lake Michigan. Book directly with us, the owners.
The cabin
Turning 100 in 2027
Our little 1927 bunkhouse turns 100 in 2027, and it may well be the oldest house in Porter Beach. It sits right on the edge of Indiana Dunes National Park: step out the door onto the park's trails, or walk 10 minutes to Porter Beach and Lake Michigan with the beach chairs and towels we provide.
A full renovation kept as much of the original as possible: wood paneling, freshly repainted, and the original bathroom sink, alongside reclaimed heart pine floors and real slate tile in the kitchen and bath.
- 4Guests
- 1Bedroom
- 1Bath
- 1927Built
Photos
Photos are on the way.
Inside
Sleeps 4, cozy by design
The bedroom is a bright sun room with doors and a queen sleeper sofa, plus two sets of bunk beds in the main room.
- Full kitchen: range, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, cookware & dishes
- Shower
- Fiber Wi-Fi, 200/200 Mbps, laptop-friendly tables
- Air conditioning & heat
- Fire pit
- Beach chairs & towels
- Stereo with AirPlay & Google Cast
- Linens & towels provided
- Parking for 2 cars
- Bike rack
- Outdoor hose to rinse off sand
- Keypad self check-in (3 PM in, 11 AM out)
- No pets, please
Out the door
Trails, beach, and a train to Chicago
- 0 minNational park trail, steps from the door
- 10 minWalk to Porter Beach, Lake Michigan
- 20 minWalk to the State Park's Dunes Pavilion restaurant (seasonal)
- 9 minBike to the South Shore Line: Chicago & Michigan City
- CloseThe Marquette Greenway trail
Cyclists: come by train, ride the Greenway, and park your bike on the rack out front.
Birders: we regularly hear whip-poor-wills, woodcocks, owls and more.
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Availability & booking
Rates
| Season | Weeknight | Weekend night |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Apr 1 – May 21 | $135 | $165 |
| Summer May 22 – Sep 7 | $195 | $235 |
| Fall Sep 8 – Nov 30 | $150 | $185 |
| Winter Dec 1 – Mar 31 | $105 | $130 |
- Cleaning fee$75 per stay
- Indiana sales tax7%
- Porter County innkeeper's tax5%
- Minimum stay2 nights
- Longer stays5% off 4+ nights · 10% off 7+ nights
- Security deposit$300 card hold, released after checkout
Taxes apply to the nightly rate and the cleaning fee. Your quote shows the full total before you book.
Questions first? Email stay@dunescabin.com.