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Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom

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Pool
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Local
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom

Anchors Away

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You couldn’t ask for a sweeter spot for your southwest Michigan getaway than this cozy two-bedroom cottage in New Buffalo. This 1200-square-foot home lives large, with an airy main floor, a huge enclosed sunroom, deck, and extra sleeping space upstairs in the loft. In the warmer months, grab a book and spend the morning in the sunroom. That hammock strung between two trees, just past the above-ground pool, is another likely candidate for whiling the morning away. When you get hungry, make breakfast in the well-equipped, full kitchen, and then grab one of the benches at the kitchen table to dine together.

When you decide to venture out, you’re about two miles to the New Buffalo Public Beach and only about a mile and a half to downtown New Buffalo, with its many unique shops, bars, and restaurants. Hiking and cross country ski trails are right across the street, with more only a block or so north. In the evening, screaming-fast internet will help you stream your favorite shows on the wall-mounted smart TV in the living room. Or, head out and visit one of the breweries Michigan is so well-known for, with several within 10 miles. Even better, grab your beverage of choice and head back outside to one of the two firepits to watch as the night stars fill the sky.

Things to Know:
Streaming with guest accounts
Above-ground pool from Memorial Day until right after Labor Day
Central AC plus window unit in the loft
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 28 years of age to book. Guests under 28 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Local - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Michiana Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Turtle Creek Preserve and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Whittaker Woods Golf Course and New Buffalo City Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you want
House is nicely updated. Beds are comfortable. Screened in back porch is a wonderful space. Loved the fire pit as well. Location is quiet but still close enough to everything else. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

Perfect pool getaway.
The house is clean, comfortable and relaxing. The pool was clean and so very lovely in the last days of summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great vacation in Southwest Michigan
We really enjoyed this property, but had one tiny hiccup. Our favorite part was the large screened back porch and pool area. We also enjoyed playing horseshoes in the yard and the fire pit as well. There are so many great restaurants in New Buffalo and wonderful public beaches. Warren Dunes is just a short drive away as well. We did have an issue one evening with a mouse in our bed, which we brought to the property managements attention the next morning. There was really no resolve just an apology that it happened. We did find evidence of other mice under the kitchen sink as well. We did really enjoy this property even with our little furry friend that joined us one evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay at Anchors Away!
We had a wonderful stay at Anchors Away! As expected, we whiled away the majority of our time in the big, airy screened-in porch overlooking the pool and beautiful property. Indoors, the home is comfortably accommodating. We had absolutely no complaints. In fact, before we had even checked out my kids asked if we can come back again next year! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Great home with nice location.
Clean house! Plenty of room for 8 people. Beautiful screened porch and lovely pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Vicki C.

July 2024
Location, pool, large enclosed porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

benjamin F.

Very nice getaway
Beautiful little home with a very nice, large indoor porch. The pool is very spacious, clean and nice as well. I would stay here again. We gave some recommendations for improvement directly to the owner, so if they follow them there is no reason this is not a 5 star stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joel T.

Cozy and Inviting
This home was very cozy and inviting. I stayed in the enclosed porch pretty much during my stay. Spacious back yard with a pool for summer use. 2 fire pits for families to enjoy or even just one person such as myself. Minutes from downtown where there is a lot to do to keep yourself entertained while in the area. A perfect location and a home away from home. Thank you.
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8/10 Good

Joseph M.

Nice place
All fine. Well equipped. Pleasant. No wow factor

8/10 Good

Denise D., St Charles, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the area
House was acceptable and as pictured. They weren’t kidding when they said low ceilings on second floor. Just remember to duck! Note 2nd bedroom is also upstairs and low ceilings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Samantha S.

Adorable!
We were so pleasantly surprised with this little cottage. A couple things to note if you are interested in booking. As others have said, the upstairs has a low ceiling. Not a problem for me at 5’6” but I still had to duck getting around the bed upstairs. They have an extra A/C unit for the upstairs but when we arrived it had not been turned on so it took a day to cool it off. No fans were at the cottage so I called Vacasa & the guy on duty brought 2 over. I had to put them together myself but it’s a small price to pay for comfort. But the big surprise is that back porch. It is PERFECT!!! You feel like you are in an old cabin by the lake. The doors to go to the pool seem like they are about to fall off so hopefully the property owner will address that before next season because you truly do live on the porch and out in & by the pool! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2/10 Terrible

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
No heater in pool water was too cold for swimming
Who in the Midwest would rent a house with a pool and no heater we couldn’t use the pool because the water was cold first thing that happened was I got a splinter from the railing going into the property The furniture was very uncomfortable in the main living room you sink in the sleeping sofa very uncomfortable chair arm was broken furniture needs to be updated to better than garage sale rejects none of the lights in the living room worked Kitchen supplies are also garage sale items could be updated No shampoo or soap for showers and ran out of toilet paper and garbage bags day 2 called for more and was told no We also ran out of dishwasher pod’s If someone is staying for a full week with 8 people they need more supplies they shouldn’t have to go buy this stuff We have rented a lot of vacation spots and this one needs a lot of work to get up to par
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Getaway
The property was very private - surrounded by trees and foliage. The pool was large and clean - such fun for the kids. The house was lovely - very comfortable and well stocked. The service was immediate and pleasant. All in all a great experience worth repeating!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

success with Anchors Away
This was a great first time vacation using Vacasa. The house was clean and very well equipped. There was very little that we needed to bring from home aside from personal items. The location was excellent as it was close to the beach, restaurants and downtown New Buffalo.
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

Fantastic get away!
Anchors Away was perfect for our family get away! We loved the house. Everything was very clean. We felt very comfortable from the moment we stepped in. The yard is very large and we can’t wait to come back in the summer to use the pool and screened in porch. The location is amazing. You can walk to trails and explore nature! There are many restaurants and cute shops a very short drive away. Some things that really made our stay awesome included a washer and dryer, 2 full bathrooms and a nicely stocked kitchen. The family room is large enough with ample seating to play a game or watch a movie! I personally like that the yard is huge and it’s very quiet and private. There were plenty of games to play! There are 2 fire pits in the yard. Don’t forget to check out the beach, it’s beautiful year round. We will be back! Thank You!

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