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New Buffalo Retreat by the Beach

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Living room with fireplace
Private community beach within walking distance
Sunset at private community beach, within walking distance
Lower level game room, with Queen sofa bed, smart TV and arcade game table
Primary bedroom on main level with King bed and private 1/2 bath

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Michiana Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

New Buffalo Retreat by the Beach

Relax with family and friends at this cozy vacation home in New Buffalo. Walk to Lake Michigan! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is nestled in a peaceful wooded setting and just steps from a private community beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy the beauty of nature, while being close to charming downtown New Buffalo and other top Harbor Country attractions. When you're ready to relax, sit back on the screened porch and listen for the waves or gather around the fire pit.

We introduced our New Buffalo vacation home to VRBO in 2024 and had fantastic guests who had great experiences. The listing appears “new” as of 2025 because we are rebooting on VRBO with a new co-host, but everything about your stay will remain the same. We hope your family enjoys their stay at the house and the proximity to the lake as much as we do.

The screened porch is currently undergoing renovations, and we will have new photos soon! It will be complete with new screens and furnishings by May 2025.

This home features two King bedrooms, one Queen bedroom, and an additional bedroom with Twin bunk beds and a Twin bed with a Twin trundle. The lower-level game room also includes a Queen sofa bed, making enough room for 12 guests to spend the night. There is also a pack-n-play provided.

This multi-level home requires exterior stairs to enter and interior stairs are required to access the lower-level bedroom and game room. Stairs are also required to access the private community beach. Parking is available for 4 vehicles: 2 in the flat area at the top of the steep driveway and 2 in the flat parking spots at the base of the driveway.

This is a quiet lakeshore community and a relaxing getaway for families/friends. No events, parties, or loud gatherings are permitted. Outside noise must be limited after 9:00 p.m.

Property manager

Katherine Donahoe

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

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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
No parties or large events without prior written consent.
Quiet hours are from 9 PM to 7 AM.
No pets allowed.

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
Property Registration Number PR230121

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Minden Bog and Local are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Michiana Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Duneland Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Local - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 17 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 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 - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Buffalo Retreat by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is New Buffalo Retreat by the Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Michiana Beach and Lake Michigan. Lyon Oaks Golf Course and Duneland Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Wonderful retreat in Michigan!

Such a lovely space! The entire home was tastefully, and thoughtfully, appointed. Comfortable and clean bedrooms, and a nicely stocked kitchen. You are just steps away from the beach and can hear the waves from the porch! Check-in and communication with owners was a breeze. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Katherine Donahoe

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Languages:

English