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Adorable Cottage New Buffalo, Mi. Near Grand Beach.1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5

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Front yard view Iris in full bloom May
Flag stone pathway leads to front entrance.
Interior
Hand cut oak beams and stain glass grace the living room.
living room. Leather couch converts to double bed.Pocket door offers privacy.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 579.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Michiana Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Adorable Cottage New Buffalo, Mi. Near Grand Beach.1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5

Adorable Cottage, 1 bedroom plus convertible sofa/bed, and single roll-away twin. Sleeps 5. One of the best values in the New Buffalo area. Lake Michigan Public Beach, a short 3 miles away. Very cute and cozy one bedroom cottage. Enjoy a romantic getaway, a girlfriends weekend or bring the kids.
Beautiful hand laid stone pathways wind around the entire house. Charming flower gardens and accent pond leads to the stone patio, wisteria covered pergola/deck and screened porch. Brick patio and Fire pit and charcoal BBQ in the backyard, you provide charcoal. firewood is provided.
In the living room, enjoy the glow of a crackling fire in the authentic field stone fireplace. Turn the lights down low, soft music, and enjoy the romance. The wall is accented with a beautifully lit hand made stained glass window. Hand cut oak beams grace the cathedral ceiling. Couch converts to a double bed. Pocket door offers privacy.
Real knotty pine paneling in the den, which accommodates the flat screen TV / DVD with multi-room stereo. Roku TV . Internet and desk for work area. Beautiful rustic oak cabinets enhance the immaculate updated kitchen which includes all dishes, pots and pans, coffee pot, coffee grinder, toaster, blender and all cooking utensils. Kitchen dining seating for 4.
Warm and inviting bedroom with heirloom brass double bed, includes all linens.
Updated full bathroom with all towels and hair dryer provided.
For your convenience a washer and dryer is provided. Single Roll-away bed also provided.
You will love the wisteria covered deck for outside dinning, table and chairs for 4, along with wrought chair and glider for relaxing. It's as if you were inside a tree house! Magnificent wisteria blooms in early spring! In the evening the screen room is the place to be. To hear the sounds of the frogs and crickets along with soft music from the multi room stereo is so relaxing. If you listen very carefully, you may even hear the call of a neighbors peacock in the distance. Roasting marshmallows on the fire is a sure hit for kids and adults alike!
Two adult bikes provided for your use.
Enjoy New Buffalo Public Lake Michigan Beach which is a short 3 miles away. New Buffalo Public Beach, Michigan City Public Beach, Mount Baldy, Silver Beach & Warren Dunes State Park are all open to the public with inexpensive parking fees.
We are conveniently located 3 miles from downtown New Buffalo. 2 1/2 miles from Whittaker Woods golf course. 7 miles from Blue Chip Casino, Four Winds Casino Is about 5 miles. Calumet trail is about 8 miles. Light house Mall outlet shopping, International Friendship Gardens, Winery tours, antique stores, farmer markets, U pick farms, romantic picnics. So much to do in the area.
We are located 60 miles from Chicago. South Bend In
Notre Dame Stadium is 35 miles. Amtrak stops in New Buffalo 3 miles from the house. The South Shore train stops in Michigan City, about 8 miles from the house. A easy day trip
Owners have two other homes recently listed on VRBO. VRBO 869715 "English Stone Manor" listed since Memorial Day 2016, is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with private court yard. Which has earned many Five star ratings. VRBO 887390 "Sleeping Willow" listed July 2, 2016 has earned 13 out of 20 five star ratings, Is a cute 3 bedroom, 1 bath classic cottage style home. All are within walking distance of each other. These homes can be rented together for large family gatherings.
Another home "Dogwood Delight" VRBO 1070807 has been listed for a short time and has a 4 out of 4 , five star rating. This home is a beautiful 4 bedroom custom built masonry home with 7 person hot tub. This home is 5 blocks from Lake Michigan and has private beach rights, and golf cart included. All of our homes are well kept and are NOT party houses! They are intended for family and friends. Well behaved children are always welcome.
New Buffalo has a slower relaxed pace in late fall and winter We rent throughout the year. Fall and winter can be a very beautiful and relaxing time to take a break. The fall colors can be amazing. Many restaurants offer discounts. Winters can be a absolute gorgeous, serene winter wonderland. This is really the best time to kick back, relax and take some much needed time for yourself!
We hope to meet you real soon!
*Please note: no pets, no exceptions*
* No smoking




















Property manager

Jan Richards
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 21
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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 smoking or vaping inside of home. No pets allowed no exceptions.
No fire works are allowed. No illegal drugs are allowed. .
No firearms are 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
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

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. 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

  • Michiana Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Local - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 15 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 5 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Cottage New Buffalo, Mi. Near Grand Beach.1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Adorable Cottage New Buffalo, Mi. Near Grand Beach.1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5 located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
This was a great little get away for our 21st Anniversary. Very clean and neat. Everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
It was a nice getaway place for our anniversary! A peaceful cottage with the town & beach only minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful back yard. Close to downtown new buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Cute little house
We enjoyed our stay, but will probably not stay there again. We thought it was 5 blocks to the lake & not even close. Also, we didn't feel comfortable using the 2 bicycles on the the 4 lane busy highway the house was on. Nice but probably wouldn't go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quaint cozy cottage
We enjoyed our stay. We loved the enclosed porch and the beautiful surrounding garden. The sleeping quarters was tight but were able to navigate through it. We would recommend it for any couple looking for a quick get away. It is a little tight for families, especially with the sleeping arrangements and one bathroom. Other than that... Absolutely amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kid Free!!
Dropped the kids at camp and headed to New Buffalo for a nice couple of days at the Wisteria Cottage. Jan was a wonderful host! She communicated very well with us before arrival, The house was wonderful, the yard absolutely gorgeous, and we had a wonderful stay.met us at the house, and showed us around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
We had a wonderful time staying here. The cottage was very clean and cozy. The beautiful landscaping added an extra pleasure to our stay. The hosts were amazing! We will definitely be staying here again!! Highly recommend the hosts and the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little house!
My husband and I were in the area for a weekend getaway. The house is immaculately kept. Very cozy little home. The garden and back porch are lovely-a great place to drink morning coffee or read. Located minutes from everything. Excellent communication from the host. I'd give more than 5 stars if i could! Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy cottage
This is a very cute little cottage! Nice and cozy and has everything you need! It is right off of the highway so really convenient to get to. There is a train that goes by out front but, the house is surrounded with beautiful landscaping and plants and it’s like you’re in your own little world inside the home and out in the back of the house. The back has a small little pond with a water fountain, a nice deck and screened in porch that overlooks the pretty garden/patio area with a fire pit, grill, table with umbrella, & 2 bikes! So cute and cozy. We stayed for our anniversary. It’s a great place for a couple to be comfortable and relaxed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Priceless. Little House
Spent a weekend here. Owners very friendly and helpful. House was cute and clean. We had everything we needed. Quaint area with friendly people. Good restaurants nearby. Great American Legion Poat down the street. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific Cottage
Great getaway cottage with awesome landscaping, a big fire ring and a real fireplace. The hosts take really good care of the property and they are very nice people. We always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing spot
Such beautiful landscaping, great place to escape reality and just relax for a couple days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
California to Michigan Family reunion
such a wonderful place to stay. The owners hospitality was lovely and contributed to our family’s happiness throughout the stay. We are still talking about your place afterwards and how the butterflies were unbelievable in the incredible yard! And the spaciousness of this little cottage felt enormous to us with the rooms and the outdoor spaces we felt like we were in a really special and well loved and cared for place. Warmest regards, Kris
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
The house was great and the gardens around the house was amazing, very peaceful. Great location, just a few minutes from New Buffalo and Jan was great. Def would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic
Beautifully landscaped property! My daughter enjoyed exploring the backyard. Host was friendly and available. We hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful outdoor
Very beautiful outdoor space. Very cozy and lovely indoor space. Need more storage for personal items such as a dresser available for guests. Very very friendly and wonderful host available as needed yet also ensuring a privacy and the feeling of it being just for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F., Terre Haute, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful peace
Jan does an excellent job of keeping her property beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful!
Backyard was gorgeous!! We spent most of our time there enjoying all the beautiful flowers and water features. Jan and her husband were wonderful to meet and gave us some really yummy dinner places to try. We would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just for me…
Purple clematis, wisteria, English ivy, a weeping willow, screened in porch, small fountain and paved walks. Everything I love. We had to leave early due to illness. We will consider insurance next time. Our first time booking through Verbo. Signing up was confusing and a little frustrating going through the website to email hosts. I understand the need for privacy but the process was time consuming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Quaint Garden Retreat
This cozy little cottage-style house made us feel right at home. Everything was very good quality and clean, the house was super friendly, and the gardens were beautiful. We loved sitting out on the porch enjoying the atmosphere. The inside was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wisteria Cottage
Delightful small first home of the owners, decorated simply with art and artifacts collected over the years by the wife. Beautiful garden and yard, with hand made stone work by the husband who is a stone mason and very creative! Very near the Dunes and great restaurants. Even with lousy weather, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michigan getaway
This is the perfect little cottage for a couple or 2 couples looking to relax in a safe area near Michigan city. Jan is wonderful to work with and the cottage is very relaxing and welcoming just being there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Everything was perfect r
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay & enjoy area!! We loved it & will book again
Lovely gardens & backyard
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wisteria Cottage
Lovely place! Lovely owners! The only negative was highway noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jan Richards

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We truly love hosting our guests and to be able to share our properties with them. We work hard to see that they have an easy, relaxing stay.
I have lived in New Buffalo my entire life. My husband Dennis moved to the area when his family moved from Traverse City Mi. when he was 10 years old. We both have great memories of growing up in the area. We have been together 51 years! We are true soul mates.! We enjoy travel, gardening, picnics, rock hunting and spending time with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home in 1977. This house was our very first home, our little love nest. We loved how close it is to downtown New Buffalo and Michigan City IN, St. Joseph MI, South Bend IN and Chicago IL. and beautiful area public beaches.

What makes this property unique

A reasonable alternative to an expensive lakefront property, while still be able to enjoy small town life, amazing lake Michigan beaches and the beauty of the countryside. Complete with patio, fire pit and charcoal grill, small decorative pond and seating for morning meditation. Flag stone pathways encircles the house for easy access. Affordable, one of the best rental buys in the New Buffalo area! We are conveniently located 3 miles from downtown New Buffalo. There's so much to do in the area. New Buffalo Public Lake Michigan Beach is 3 miles, Michigan City Public Beach, Mount Baldy, Silver Beach & Warren Dunes State Park are all open to the public with inexpensive parking fees and short distance from our home. Dancing Feet Yoga is 1 mile. We are 2 miles from Whittaker Woods Golf course. Grand Beach Golf course is about 1 mile. Four Winds Casino is about 5 miles. Blue Chip Casino is about 7 miles, Light house Mall outlet shopping is about 8. International Friendship Gardens is about 7. The Dunes Art theater is about 2 miles. This seasonal theater stages plays, musicals & other shows, plus hosts acting classes for kids & adults. This rustic theater set in a woodsy area, is very popular, and a big change from big city theater, for sure! Hesston Steam Show with antique steam engines and train rides is a big hit with the Kids. New Buffalo Twp. Has a great free water park for young children. The Galien River Walk is also free. Journeyman Distillery is in Three Oaks and next door to the Acorn Theater for an easy great night out. Winery tours, Distilleries, antique stores, farmer markets, U pick farms, romantic picnics. We are 30 miles from South Bend. 60 miles from Chicago.

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English

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