Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

New Buffalo, MI

Michiana Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Local
‪8 min drive‬
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪18 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This simple, affordable, cottage in the woods near Lake Michigan has a lot to offer with a newly remodeled three quarter bath.
Imagine spending the day at the association's private beach relaxing, and then return home to grill hamburgers on the private deck. After dinner, you return to the beach to enjoy the beautiful sunset before heading back to roast marshmallows in the patio fire pit.

The cottage is located only ten minutes away from Michigan City and the many area attractions it has to offer. If you enjoy shopping The Lighthouse Place outlet mall is perfect for you. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Washington Park Zoo or the Hot Rod Museum. Throughout the summer, there are many local berry patches that you can pick your own berries from as well.

Keywords: Cottage, lake, woods, home, rental, beach

Property manager

Rachel Rieder

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please contact owner for rules regarding pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

New Buffalo

New Buffalo is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

Michiana Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Duneland Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Local - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
New Buffalo Public Beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 18 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 16 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬17 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan located?

Situated in New Buffalo, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Michiana Beach and Lake Michigan. Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Duneland Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

30 Oct 2024

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

Great location!

Wonderful, quiet neighborhood in walking distance to the beach, and easy driving distance to Indiana Dunes State and National parks. Owners have plenty of items on hand if needed, such as beach items, a dog crate if you are traveling with your fur baby, and even a high chair if you are traveling with a small child. There is also a golf cart for your use! Cute shops and great places to eat in downtown New Buffalo. Lots of outdoor seating at the house, including a grill and a firepit.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

9 Sept 2024

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

Exceeded expectations

Super cozy cute well appointed house. The location in variety of activities around the neighborhood were way beyond our expectations. Walking to the private beach and the area were huge bonuses. This is a really cool community with interesting architecture and beautiful wooded streets to walk. I really liked the area. In the proximity to all the great parks around there.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terresa B.

9 Sept 2024

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

Best kept secret in the woods

Planned this trip for my Hubby's birthday and anniversary. It was absolutely perfect. Close to the beach everything we wanted to do in the area. The house was very cute and clean. Very quiet neighborhood and everyone we met were very friendly. Property manager was very helpful and also very friendly. I would definitely recommend staying here. I will be booking next year for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

27 Aug 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Really nice neighborhood and beach. Humble home suited my families needs. Enjoyed grilling and dining on the deck

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie B.

22 Aug 2024

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

Peaceful

The cottage was quaint but perfectly met the needs for our family of 5. We loved that we could take the golf cart to access to a private beach area. The home was so peaceful and we enjoyed watching deer graze in the mornings and evenings. We would definitely enjoy staying again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

12 Aug 2024

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

Very relaxing

We had a wonderful stay. The owner provided great communication and gave good restaurant recommendations. The house was comfortable and the neighborhood was friendly and quiet. The use of the golf cart to get to the private beach was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer L.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Eh

This house needs a better cleaning service, cobwebs on the lights, terrible musty smell throughout the house. One bedroom smelled like cigarette smoke. Beds aren't the best. We had 2 rainy mornings and there was nothing there for kids to do, a few board games or a deck of cards would be a nice touch. Directions for beach parking were confusing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashell R.

4 Aug 2024

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

Cottage in the Woods

We had a great time. The house was exactly as described. The beach was perfect. No big crowds like public beaches.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty r.

27 July 2024

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

R and R

Beautiful area! Quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raine T.

24 July 2024

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

Outstanding

Checked all our boxes and the golf cart was a fantastic touch. We will return, this place is great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

19 July 2024

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

Birthday Getaway

This location was PERFECT to celebrate my son’s 22nd birthday. It was so relaxing and the amenities were amazing! The owners of this home did not short you from anything. If I had 1 complaint it would be the bed in the first bedroom on the right needs to be replaced or upgraded! Also the cushions on ALL lawn furniture needs to be replaced, they were all to dirty, musty and moldy to sit on from being under the trees. I would suggest a storage for the cushions and get out as needed .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

13 July 2024

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

Great location near the beach

We stayed here two years ago and had a great time, so we came back. This is a nice location on a wooded lot within walking distance to the beach. The house is clean and has plenty of room for our family of four.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

11 July 2024

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

Vacation's all I ever wanted 🎶

I had an absolutely WONDERFUL stay with my girls, brother and dog. We had everything needed and more to enjoy ourselves. As a single mom, this was the first BEACH vacation I was able to give my family. We made wonderful memories to last a lifetime. I think our favorite part was driving the golf cart down to the beach every day. We hope to make this our annual summer trip, truly couldn't have had a better time. The host, Rachel is so quick and helpful with any questions or concerns we had during our stay. The property is gorgeous, we woke up to twin baby deer every morning!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna H.

20 June 2024

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

Wonderful weekend vacay

The kitchen was well stocked with supplies and basic items. Extra blankets and a pack n play was really helpful! The golf cart was so much fun and we absolutely loved the private beach, catching the sunset of course for our last night. Lovely area with so much to offer. We hopw to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

31 May 2024

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

Relaxing weekend getaway

We took our family to this property for a weekend getaway, it was exactly what we needed! It was a perfect place for our family and our pups! We loved the property!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

26 Sept 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne H.

10 Sept 2023

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

Quiet getaway

It is a short walk to the beach and located in a quiet neighborhood. The place was clean and exactly as described. Good communication. Thanks for a getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

19 Aug 2023

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

3 night stay with poor weather

We had some bad weather while there - which ended up with losing electricity in the entire neighborhood 11:30pm - ~1pm the next day. Had trouble locating flashlights, candles and lighter at 11:30pm (in an unknown place!) It was rainy and overcast for alot of the 1st day and most of the 2nd. Good thing is the temperature was pleasant (so didnt need AC) and we were able to go into Michiana for coffee and bowling. There were plenty of towels, water-toys (lifejackets), hot water, the kitchen was fully stocked. Golf cart was super great to use to get to the private beach (rocky shore). We ate in New Buffalo every night (Brewsters (reservation), Stray Dog, & Caseys AND would walk around before & after dinner down to the public beach (which my kids loved so much).

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mandy C.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location basic home

Easily the best part of our stay, was the proximity to the beach along with the golf cart. The cart had a flat that was fixed on the fourth day of our stay and we enjoyed using it. On the flip side, the furniture in the family room was in desperate need of replacement. The couch was hard to get out of due to sinking into the cushions and the love seat was even worse. The stairs were tough to climb (high risers) and railings are wobbly. The tiny bathroom has no shower curtain liner and the curtain piled on the floor and got soaked with each shower. The kitchen was lacking a lot of basics, and the deck was covered with tree debris and mismatched wet chair cushions. We couldn’t sit out there, and the front porch chairs were peeling paint and unusable. The front door lock was horribly difficult to use as well. The “beach” towels that were provided were just regular sized towels. We certainly enjoyed our time at the beach and in the area.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

17 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Had a wonderful stay at this beach cottage. The peaceful wooded setting was ideal for sitting on the deck reading and watching the deer. The beach is so close and easy to get to. Rachel is a great host and very communicative. Would for sure stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

3 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Cottage

This house was everything we hoped for. Very clean. Gorgeous setting where we saw deer every morning. The private beach was quiet and beautiful. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

23 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time! Close to so many places...train to get to Chicago, Mt. Baldy, Warren State Park, great restaurants and best of all was the short golf cart ride to a private beach. The owner was very quick to respond with answers to questions and to make suggestions.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

15 July 2023

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

Great Stay!

Great location, golf cart was fantastic, host was very responsive -- looking forward to returning!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property and the owner was very accommodating and the home and area was beautiful and we loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank E.

30 June 2023

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

Cute Beachtown Retreat

Had a great stay. The location is awesome. Cottage is well equipped and cozy but a little outdated. The host was very accommodating and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Rieder

I am a retired school teacher who loves spending time with my family and playing the harp. I have two sons and two grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

This is a family cottage that my husband built when my boys were little. When they were growing up we spent a lot of our summers here, and now that they are both grown they enjoy bringing their families on vacation here. Our family is renting this property now because we have decided to share our favorite vacation spot with others. We chose this location because of its proximity to the city of Chicago and the many area attractions.

What makes this property unique

The thing we like most about this property is that there is always something to do for all ages. On beautiful sunny days, we enjoy the beach, while on rainy or gloomy days we enjoy the shopping, museums, and local theaters. Our cottage is located only a short drive from the train station that goes to Chicago, so a day trip is easy to do.

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