Title: Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96743172&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly Beachside fun near Indiana Dunes National Park ## Photo gallery for Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly ![Dining - Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly (Porter)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96743200/96743172/48dc1df9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly (Porter)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96743200/96743172/2dacd46e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly (Porter)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96743200/96743172/27b2d8f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly (Porter)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96743200/96743172/22a07264.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly (Porter)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96743200/96743172/876b79c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Indiana Dunes National Park, Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly provides amenities like laundry facilities. This cabin is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly This cabin has the best view of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline, inside and outside. This delightfully open cabin with two bedrooms and a perfect view of Porter Beach and Lake Michigan is nestled in the Indiana Dunes and just 53 steps away from magnificent Lake Michigan. The only thing between you and the lake is 53 stairs and a lovely sand beach. There is sleeping for 4 currently but the couch can be used to sleep 2 more people, all 3 beds are queen size. Ample seating in the living area includes dining room chairs and living room sofa with spinning chairs. The dining room table can be expanded to meet 9 persons dining needs or the leaves can be easily hidden away for a more intimate dining experience. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with a full size refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, Kuerig cup coffee maker, and Central Air (Furnace/Air Conditioning). All linens (bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes and dish towels, bedding) are provided. There is a full wrap around deck with chairs and a Weber propane gas grill. The beach is a public beach, about a half mile from the main Dunes State Park Beach, we have beach toys for children of all ages, footballs, spike ball, soccer balls and other beach games. This is the top level of a 2 story cabin with 2 parking spaces, there are no people staying in the basement of the property, it is unfinished. Should you want to venture beyond the beach numerous nearby attractions include Chesterton European Market (Saturdays), hiking, biking, dining, breweries, shopping, museums, art galleries, an arboretum, golfing, waterpark, farmers markets, live theatre, movie theatres, skating, bowling and much more. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Recycling - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120060000/120059900/120059833/01d03165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Indiana Dunes National Park Porter - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $188 CA $294 total includes taxes & fees Dec 16 - Dec 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=120059833&PinnedHotelID=120059833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70540000/70533700/70533661/79e6dd46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Wooded Acre, Soaring Windows in Nat’l Park, 2 blocks to the beach Miller Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=70533661&PinnedHotelID=70533661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115570000/115566300/115566227/82373943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Log Cabin/Funky Jungle at Lakeshore Campground /On Lake/Sleeps 4 Portage - 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Only 2 Parking Spots for Guests, other vehicles will need to be parked at South Shore station about 2 miles away There are loft areas at the house but we ask people do not go up on the lofts No smoking on the decks, you can smoke in the driveway only on the property. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Note from host: Beach allows Dogs on a Leash ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.655476,-87.07281&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yug%7DF%60lmrO%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%3FS%40U%40S%40SBU%40SBSBS%40UBSBSDUBQDSBSDSDQDSDSDQFSDQFSDQFQFQFQHQFQFOHQHQFOHOHOHOHOJOHMJOHMJOJKJMJMHMLKJMJKLKJKLKJKLILILKLGJKLGNILGLGLGNGLGLENGLENELENCLCNENCLCNCNANCN%3FLCNANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40LBN%3FNBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNBLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLFNHLFJJLFLJLHLHJJLJJJLJJJJLLJHLJLJLJJJNHLJNHLJNHNHNHNHPFLHPHPFNFPHPFPFPFPDPFRDPFRDPDRDRDPDRBRDRBPDTBRBR%40TBRBR%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%3FR%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTAR%3FRATATARCRARCTCRARCRCRETCRERCREREPEREREPGREPGPEPGPGPGRINGPGPINIPGNINININIPKLINKLILKNKLKLKJILMJKLKJMLKJMHKJMHMJMHMHKHMHOFMFMHMDOFMFMFODMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMGOGMEMIMGOGMIKIMIMIMKMIKKMIKKMMKKKMMKIMKKKMKMKOIMKMIOKMIQIOIOIOGOIOIQGQGOIQGSGQGQEQGQEQGSEQESESEQESCSESCSEUCSCSASCSCUASCSASAUAU%3FSASAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MWj2BByZf4KSCixWwOyMeZ9ki5k=) Porter, IN #### What's nearby - Indiana Dunes National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - East Beach \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Indiana Dunes State Park \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Ridge Beach \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Waverly Beach \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km #### Getting around - Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Wagner's Ribs - ‬8 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive - ‪Leroy's "Hot Stuff - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly? ### Where is Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly located? ## Have a question? 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