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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

New Buffalo, MI

Local6 min walk
New Buffalo Public Beach14 min walk
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo11 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)114 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This house is perfect! So well appointed and furnished. Great neighborhood. Will rent again!

karen m.

Sep 17, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Winter, Spring, Summer AND Fall are perfect in New Buffalo!

Pristine Condition! Gated Pool and Pool House. Approximately 300 ft. from House. Pool will be Shared by other Guests within Merchant Street Cottages. Step Outside your Door and Within Walking Distance to Fine Restaurants, Galleries, Boutiques, Breathtaking Lake Michigan Shoreline, Public Beach, Amtrak Stop and Marinas. Equipped with High Speed Internet and Cable TV. Linens and Full Service Kitchen! Convenient and easy!

Spring, Summer and Fall book up quickly in New Buffalo! Schedule a weekday visit even for a change of “work from home” scenery. It’s quite lovely taking a lunchtime stroll through New Buffalo, maybe stopping in at the lakefront for a peaceful moment. In the Fall / Winter, enjoy kayaking (we come equipped with 2 kayaks!), hikes in Warren Dunes, cross-country skiing, long beautiful winter walks simply downtown are delightful as well!

Restaurants aren’t busy in the spring, winter and fall, and every time you choose to take a small day trip to a different neighboring town near us, there will be a cozy, peaceful vibe - no need to rush and no worries about waiting in lines. Spring, Fall and Winter happen to be our very favorite time in New Buffalo.

Rates are lower in the Spring and Winter months as demand is lower - you will be pleasantly surprised by a cozy getaway to SW Michigan in the off-season or anytime!

Warm regards,

Lori and Philip Simon

Property manager

Lori and Philip Simon

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

With a fee of $100 per dog under 25 lbs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Prior to arrival, guest will be required to complete registration form required by local city government in New Buffalo (i.e. license plate no. Etc.)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

Local - 6 min walk
New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk
New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 14 min walk
Galien River County Park - 3 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 6 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
‪Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter, Spring, Summer AND Fall are perfect in New Buffalo! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter, Spring, Summer AND Fall are perfect in New Buffalo! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter, Spring, Summer AND Fall are perfect in New Buffalo! ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Winter, Spring, Summer AND Fall are perfect in New Buffalo! located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Local and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Public Beach are also within 15 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andre G.

23 June 2024

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

We loved it

What a great place to stay. The pool was clutch for all of the little ones. Would definitely stay here stain!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen O.

18 June 2024

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

Cozy Cottage Great Location

Loved the property and appreciated the little amenities like the wagon and boogey boards. The neighborhood vibe of the Merchant Street Cottages is very welcoming. Will stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

1 June 2024

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

Can't ask for more

The size, location, and ability to accommodate a couple of families was perfect for us. It’s close to downtown, has a lovely porch, and is a fun place.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

17 Sept 2023

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

perfect cottage

This house is perfect! So well appointed and furnished. Great neighborhood. Will rent again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

10 Sept 2023

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

New Buffalo Fun

Our stay in New Buffalo was fabulous. The house was clean, organized, and a perfect location. Lori answered any questions we had in a timely fashion. We have already recommended this location to a friend that will be visiting New Buffalo next summer.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

4 Aug 2023

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

The perfect location for a girls getaway!

We had a wonderful time at 222! Everything about our stay was easy and comfortable. The house is close to all the restaurants, shops and beach, but still in a quiet neighborhood. This house also has one of the best porches in the neighborhood for drinking coffee in the morning and catching up with good friends at night!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

24 July 2023

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

Close to everything

My spouse and four little ones enjoyed our stay so much! We appreciated that there were 2 adult bikes at the property to use, and our children all brought their own. We could bike to the beach, restaurants, shop, you name it.. so easy. You could also walk, but our children loved that they could bike everywhere. The pool was very close to the house which was perfect. Very cozy neighborhood setting. Everyone we met was very friendly. The house was very comfortable and clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

23 July 2023

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

Family stay

We had a great stay. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nora F.

26 June 2023

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

long weekend stay

I reserved this VRBO for a girls weekend getaway and the pictures online did reflect what we saw in person. It was a great location for getting to downtown New Buffalo and the beach. Host was very responsive via the VRBO website in the weeks and days up to our arrival. I think the "owners manual" for the home needed updating, though. And one of the showers needed fixing. With a couple of minor tweaks, I would definitely reserve that home again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

16 June 2023

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

Wonderful Vacation!

We loved our week in New Buffalo! Beautiful, comfy cottage for our family! The weather was cool so we enjoyed our time in this lovely cottage! Thank you, Lori and Phillip! We loved your home!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri F.

12 June 2023

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

Great location and adorable home

Nice location and adorable home. We loved having bedrooms on 3 levels to spread out for sleeping. The beds were very comfortable. We had read a review that the skylight window was a problem in that the room was too bright in the morning. We did not find it to be a problem. There was a tree that blocked direct sunlight from coming in. The kitchen table was great for playing games. We also enjoyed having coffee and wine on front porch. It was walking distance to beach, restaurants and the marina. We were also able to walk to grocery store. The home was well stocked with beach towels and beach chairs. We never figured out how to use the coffee maker (Bunn) so ended up getting Starbucks each morning. That was only issue we had at all. However, we are not patient people and so really didn’t try too hard to figure it out. We have a Mr. Coffee and a Kuerig at home and those are the ones that we are used to. Every morning on our walk for coffee we would laugh that the next day we would figure out coffee maker before going to bed. Then would be having too much fun to figure it out. We hope to stay there again when we visit New Buffalo in the future. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann K., THird Lake, IL

7 June 2023

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

Family Birthday celebration

We had a wonderful celebration and want to come back next year. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. The front porch was perfect for gathering and drinking morning coffee. We enjoyed walking to the beach, downtown New Buffalo and the grocery store.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Namita P.

18 May 2023

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

Great place with an amazing location

We spent the weekend in New Buffalo and had a great time. The place was very comfortable and we had more than enough room for 8 adults. Location is perfect, close to restaurants and bars. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

27 Nov 2022

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

Great Get Away

The cottage was super cute, very clean and in a great location. It had everything we needed. Hosts communicated well and were very accomodating. We hope to be able to return again in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

3 Oct 2022

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

Totally recommend!

This house was perfect for our weekend getaway to New Buffalo! The 4 bedrooms and the pullout couch were perfect for all of us! It was clean and everything looked exactly like the pictures!! There were no problems at all. I totally recommend this house.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joe F.

19 Sept 2022

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

Perfect spot

Excellent house in a great neighborhood. A potentially big issue with the A/C that Lori immediately took care of. Would come back for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara O.

9 Sept 2022

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

Cute and clean house

This house was perfect for my family of four, my parents and brother. The very clean, updated, so much space and the pool is great. There was even a water slide there for the kids during our visit which made their weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

28 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful stay

The property is perfect for our group of three families, the pool was great, excellent location and we will definitely be back! This was one of the best properties we’ve stayed at over the years.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great stay in New Buffalo

Great property in NB. Good size for our 6 adults and 2 young kids. Had all we needed. And loved the location.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elyse G.

17 Aug 2022

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

Parents Getaway

Such a nice house in a cute neighborhood! Walking distance to everything including beach, restaurants and downtown. We had 4 couples (8 adults) and we had plenty of room. Enjoyed the beach chairs and beach wagon provided in garage!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle G., Glenview, IL

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location, however could have been a lot cleaner.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

12 Aug 2022

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

Great house in a wonderful location!

We truly enjoyed our stay. The house was exactly as described and pictures don't do it justice!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

7 Aug 2022

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

Great spot!

We had a group of 6 girls for a bachelorette weekend and let's just say it was perfect. The house was super cute and clean. Great location, walking distance to downtown shops/restaurants. Definitely would come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

5 Aug 2022

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

Beaautiful place . . . we had such a great time. Everyone was impressed.

Cleaner and lovlier than I even thought it would be!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise D.

3 Aug 2022

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

Great location!

Stayed with a few friends and it was the perfect location! Everywhere we needed to go was walkable and the place was very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lori and Philip Simon

Mr. Philip and Mrs. Lori Simon are the owners of this slice of heaven. We live 30 minutes from our Merchant Street Cottage and love spending time here, even if for an evening to get away from the busy lives we lead.

Why they chose this property

We spent many years coming up to New Buffalo and the surrounding area for vacationing in the summers and holidays. We found ourselves coming back to this cottage in particular year after year - perfect fit for a carefree getaway so close to home. When the loving owners and developers of Merchant Street Cottages decided to sell this home to us in fall of 2015, we were absolutely thrilled to make it our own and share it with many others! Enjoy it as if it is your own and please come back again and again!

What makes this property unique

The beach is a short 5-8 minute walk away and offers a beautiful view of the marina along the way. New Buffalo has a quaint feeling about it and even the Amtrak train stop seems to be a backdrop that only adds to the charm of it all. Bike rides to the beach, Stray Dog Bar and Grill and down to the Bentwood Tavern for a happy hour with friends on the rooftop are simply the best! We could go on and on, but hope you'll come and see what all the buzz is about experiencing a getaway to New Buffalo, Michigan!