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Escape to a peaceful wooded cabin near Valparaiso University and Indiana Dunes National Park. This pet-friendly retreat offers a private deck, fully stocked kitchen, Smart TV, and free WiFi. Unwind in the backyard with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit or explore the historic downtown area just minutes away.

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Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 658 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$539
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

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About this property

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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes

🌲 Black Cabin Getaway – Updated Pet-Friendly Retreat Near Valpo & Indiana Dunes
Welcome to your peaceful woodland escape—an entirely updated, pet-friendly cabin just minutes from Valparaiso University and a short drive to Lake Michigan’s beaches. Whether visiting family, hiking the Dunes, or enjoying a cozy game night, this cabin blends comfort, charm, and convenience.

🛏 The Space
2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | Sleeps 6

6th bed: Queen air mattress (stored under queen bed)

First-floor bedroom and bathroom—no outdoor steps for entry

Newly updated interior with fast 200 Mbps WiFi

🍽 Fully Equipped Kitchen
Stainless steel appliances

Drip coffee maker, toaster, ice maker, filtered water

Complimentary teas, spices, and cooking basics

🛋 Indoor Living
Smart TV, books, board games (toddler to adult)

Central heating & AC, washer/dryer

Portable high chair & crib (stored in bedroom closet)

🌳 Outdoor Living
Private front & back deck

Fire pit & Adirondack chairs

Fenced backyard—great for kids and pets

📍 Prime Location
5 mins to Valparaiso University & Downtown Valpo

15 mins to Indiana Dunes National Park & Lake Michigan

Short drives to beaches, parks, wineries, and family attractions

Nearby Nature:
Coffee Creek Preserve, Sunset Hill Farm, Porter Beach, Sand Creek Golf, Marquette Park

Local Favorites:
Running Vines Winery, Dog Days Ice Cream, Octave Grill, Central Park Plaza, Coffee Creek Park

Family Fun:
Zao Island, Deep River Waterpark, Valplayso, 49’er Drive-In, YMCA, Gabis Arboretum

Airports:
South Bend Int’l Airport • Chicago O’Hare (ORD) – 34 mi

🤝 Guest Access & Interaction
You’ll have full access to the entire home and outdoor areas. Self-check-in is available, and I’m just a message or call away if you need anything during your stay.

💬 Tell me what I can do to make your trip even better.
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: 🚭 Smoking Policy Smoking, vaping, or use of toba

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 620 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: 🐶 Pet Policy – Dogs Welcome! We’re happy to host

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Kindly contact the host to inform them about the p

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
🚭 Smoking Policy Smoking, vaping, or use of toba

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Kindly contact the host to inform them about the p
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Valparaiso, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park, while Chicago Street Theatre and Memorial Opera House are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Center for the Arts and Martin Luther King Cultural Center. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. Visit our Valparaiso travel guide
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Valparaiso, IN

What's nearby

  • Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy sign in Chesterton, Indiana USA
    Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Preserve
    9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Porter Regional Hospital
    6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Valparaiso University
    7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cinemark Valparaiso
    7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Northwest Health - Valparaiso
    8 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Family Express
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Family Express Valpo Burlington Beach
    12 min walk
  • Long John Silver's
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes?

As of 21 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes on 20 Apr 2026 start from NZ$539, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes located?

This family-friendly Valparaiso cabin is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Valparaiso Medical Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Center for the Arts and Martin Luther King Cultural Center. Chicago Street Theatre and Memorial Opera House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Black Cabin Getaway in Beautiful Woods I Valpo University | Flint Lake | Dunes Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bala G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was peaceful and we all had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

Our stay was comfortable and the host was very communicative through the entire process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable stay

We like this property and have stayed here twice! It’s in a good location and a good size and experience for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and cozy

Loved the peaceful spot this cabin is located. It was clean and cozy. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cabin

Really enjoyed our brief stay here! The property was quiet and felt woodsy, but we were so close to town! The large, fenced in back yard was ideal for our pups!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Great cabin. Very clean and cozy. Has everything you need for an infant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the place indoors and outdoors!! Will be recommending to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute country cabin

Perfect location for a peaceful country getaway. Beautiful surroundings and very clean inside. Check in was easy, cabin has all the amenities for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice cabin

perfect location for me. a little quirky, hosts very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

Annual guys trip for myself and a buddy. Terrific chance to relax and be away from work and kids and catch up with each other. Close to Valparaiso for shopping and food but still feels secluded. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark and Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and quiet

The location is perfect for our travel needs. We enjoyed the nearby Dunes and spent a day up in Chicago-land. We enjoyed relaxing on the deck at the end of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place to Stay

I stayed two nights with my 10-year-old daughter. The wooded setting near the lake is nice (though there's no access to the lake); the fire pit in the yard is great; the beds were comfortable (though you might want to bring your own pillow if you like firm); the amenities were just right; and the location between Valparaiso and Indiana Dunes National Park is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

The place was very clean. It was a short drive to the beach and several restaurants. We loved having a fenced in yard for our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Arlene V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the beaten path

Cozy, wooded area of a pretty busy town. Convenient location. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience with this cabin. Eddi was incredible to communicate with. Incredibly minor issues was the bed was not very comfortable for me, but my partner found it to be fine. The kitchen was awesome but it was missing a cookie sheet and/or pizza pan. Many cobwebs around the back porch that we took some time cleaning up, but that was expected. Two great bedrooms even though we only used the one. Would be a great place for a family with just a couple kids. Didn’t get the chance to use the firepit because of weather, but it’s very nice and we will definitely use it next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Cabin

I loved my stay! A friend and I took a long weekend to visit the Dunes, Chicago, and celebrate a Birthday. We enjoyed the proximity to everything and watching the birds in the backyard. I would love to stay again. It was so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cabin

Took a short family vacation and wanted to be close to the Indiana dunes national lakeshore. This wa a perfect! About twenty minutes away, close to restaurants and amenities. We enjoyed the backyard area and fire pit. Looked just like the pictures! If we come back to valpo, we would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but Sweet

Overall, the property had all the amenities we needed, was peaceful and just what we were looking for while on our road trip. We were within a short driving distance to the Indiana Dunes. The house was clean. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with what we needed. We enjoyed that there were outdoor spaces to relax in, but if there was one critique I could give is the exterior could use a little TLC that should not deter you from staying because overall our family and pup had a really nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy, Clean, and Scenic

We enjoyed our short stay very much. It was so nice to cook a homecooked meal after eating out for several days while staying in Chicago. We enjoyed having the opportunity to spread out and clean clothes. The area was beautiful and the house was very clean. We spent the evening playing games in the living room as it was spacious enough for all of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Final wish

We love this cabin. It was very welcoming and clean. It was so peaceful sitting in the beautiful yard. The location is convenient to stores and sites but truly feels like being away from it all. The host answered questions right away. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black cabin getaway

Our stay at Black Cabin was great! It’s in a very quiet location and has an awesome back deck and fire pit. We really appreciated all of the amenities that Eddi included; we had everything we needed. If you’re looking for a hotel room this may not be the right choice for you. But if you’re looking for a quiet cabin like location that is close to all Valparaiso has to offer, I think you’d like this spot as much as we did. Eddi was a great host and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a quick trip

What a cute place! We enjoyed this little cabin in the woods. The inside was adorable and my kids loved it. The outside definitely needs a clean up to make the deck/back patio a little more enjoyable. This is located in the middle of the woods so I understand it's not going to be prestine or anything, the exterior just needs a little TLC. When we came back the second night, the outside flood lights did not turn on so it was very dark. This was a bit of a challenge with two super tired kiddos but it was manageable with a light from our cell phone. If you need a fan to sleep like I do, bring a travel fan. The ceiling fans are not operational without a light being on. My kids loved the bunk bed and the little snacks that had been left for us upon arrival. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stacey W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Very Dirty

We stayed here for 4 days and 3 nights over the weekend. The location was what we were looking for - in the woods. It was perfect for bonfires and the fall festivities in the area. That being said, we knew we were going into the woods so we figured there would be bugs, spiders, some general uncleanliness of being in a wooded area. But, the lack of cleanliness in the house made us leave almost immediately the last day. I have a three year old nephew who walked barefoot in the house and his feet were black from the first day. The floors were filthy and the bathroom was atrocious. Again e knew we were staying in the woods, but there was nothing even wiped down or dusted. We couldn’t open the windows because of the filth and we had to have the AC on during chilly nights in October because of that. We wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on Flint Lake

We loved the Cabin on Flint Lake! Beds were comfy and very clean. No weird or musty smells. The kitchen was STOCKED! We had several people over throughout the week for a meal, and the kitchen was even better than expected. All appliances worked great. There was even an air fryer! Property owner provided everything you might need - laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, paper towels, utensils, spices, etc. Water pressure was excellent. A couple of reasons for 4 instead of 5 stars. Not the property owner's fault, but the road out to the cabin is TERRIBLE. If you're not used to Flint Lake roads, prepare yourself, A lot of potholes, and it can be precarious getting out onto the main road. Also, not a big deal, but we did not enjoy having to watch a YouTube video in order to be able to know how to work the door lock. Also had difficulty using the TV. The tech guy did come out to help us find the local channels, but we were only able to get them for about 30 minutes. I guess most people use their Netflix account out there, but we don't have one. All in all, excellent experience and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Cabin Getaway

Cute cabin perfect for s'mores and movie night after a day at the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025