Lovely English Country style home

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1st floor living room. Open to dining room

looking into living room from dining area

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Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

New Buffalo, MI

Michiana Beach20 min walk
Local6 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo15 min drive
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 nd floor living room

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This house was built with love and hard work and it really shows. As you approach the house, you drive through a curtain of sweeping willow branches. With your first look at this beautiful richly colorful stone & stucco English Country style home, you will be delighted. A natural exposed stone concrete sidewalk winds around the entire house, with seating for two at the front entry and a large private fenced courtyard attached to the back of the house for complete privacy. You will enjoy spending many hours relaxing with family and friends in this serene peaceful retreat. Flower gardens grace every corner. Small fountain and corner bench for morning meditation.
There is wrought iron seating for 9, 2 cushioned chairs, plus a bench for three & large table with umbrella. There is a fire pit and charcoal grill for your use. Firewood is provided.
Inside, the home has an easy, laid back comfortable feeling the moment you enter into the large living room with oak floors, richly stained woodwork, and a beautiful real flagstone fireplace. A century old hand hewed barn beam accents the area between the open dinning room and living room, which adjoins a fully equipped kitchen with all new stainless appliances, granite counter & handmade antique butcher block. Dinning room has a large farm house style table with seating for 9. Access to a full bath and complete laundry room and one car garage are also on this first level. Not only is this home fully equipped with all dishes, cookware, toaster, coffee pot, coffee filters, coffee grinder, blender & cooking utensils, towels/linens, but the décor is warm and inviting, reminiscent of an English country home. Upstairs is 4 bedrooms and 2 more full bathrooms, and a large vaulted family room , where you may get away from the rest of your group for a little bit of reading or watch a movie on the new Smart flat screen TV/DVD. Roku TV. This room also has a convertible couch/queen bed and a trundle bed (2 twin). The bedrooms are relaxed and comfortable. Surprise! There is loft for the kids to enjoy with there own TV/DVD. This area can easily sleep 4 with sleeping bags you provide.
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. There's so much to do in the area.
We are conveniently located 3 miles from downtown New Buffalo. 1 mile from Grand Beach golf course, 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.
We are located 60 miles from Chicago. 35 mile from South Bend In Notre Dame. Amtrak stops in New Buffalo 3 miles from the house. The South Shore train stops in Michigan City, about 8 miles from the house. An easy day trip.
This house is new to VRBO, although the owners are not. We have had another home VRBO.com/479268 on VRBO for over 4 years, which has earned over 51, five star reviews. Another home VRBO.com/887390 was just listed July 2 2016 has earned 13, five star ratings All three homes are within walking distance of each other. These three homes can be rented together for a large family gathering.
Another home "Dogwood Delight" VRBO.com/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 private lake Michigan association Sun beach. Golf cart provided for use to get to and from beach only.
All of these homes are well cared for 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 an 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/ animals, no exceptions*

Property manager

Jan Richards

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Seaside wildlife are abundant on the coastal woodlands surrounding the cottage.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking

No smoking or vaping in the house or garage. The indoor fireplace is off limit May - Oct.

No fireworks are allowed. No pets no exceptions.

No firearms or illegal drugs are 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Minden Bog and Local. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

Michiana Beach - 20 min walk
Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 3 min drive
Local - 6 min drive
New Buffalo Public Beach - 6 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 15 min drive

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
‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬15 min drive
‪Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely English Country style home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely English Country style home ?

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely English Country style home on 1 July 2024 start from AU$1,173.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Lovely English Country style home located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Michiana Beach and Lake Michigan. Whittaker Woods Golf Course and Lyon Oaks Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quick getaway

My friends and I enjoyed our stay especially the patio/fire pit!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Belinda S.

24 Aug 2022

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

Hidden Off - US HWY 12

We stayed with family 2 twins (8 months) 2 1/2 year and four adults. It is a two story with plenty of room. We did not use the formal downstairs living room. There is a small, carpeted living room where the TV is located on second floor where we stayed when we were not out and about. The beds each have their own comfort level extra firm, soft, and real soft. The fenced in area was nice for adults but not small children no grassy areas all gravel and concrete. Overall, very acceptable for adults but would not recommend for small children too many knickknacks. Also, there are a lot of rules and regulations we were worried about breaking the rules. This made it somewhat uneasy and uncomfortable during our visit. You must read the rule page on the kitchen counter. A great place for adults and a very peaceful setting.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Sarah D.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Feels like owner is watching

I had my Bachelorette party at the house. We went out to eat and came back to the house to hang out on Friday night. We went on a wine tour then came back for games on Saturday night. We had to close all the blinds because we were being watched. As the ladies were setting up for the party which we followed the rules - no tape or confetti; the owner was showing someone her flowers outside the house creeping the ladies out. My maid of honor checked in for me as they wanted to surprise me with everything they had planned. My ladies did a great job of handling the situation. The owner was giving me a hard time about my bachelorette "party" that she knew about when we booked in February and the stay was in July. She went on by informing me it was not a party house and was rude about us staying there and when I was going to be there. I worked all day and informed her my maid of honor who is responsible would be there to check in. I did not think it was a big deal however she made it a huge deal and very stressful. We then felt on edge for the entire weekend. The fire escape plan is not up to fire code according to a local firefighter and the fire extinguisher is out of date. She has 3 different sets of rules which say different rules. As we were finished cleaning and packing, she drove past in her golf cart. We politely said, "good morning" in response. She stays in the back of the property in a trailer as she rents out 3 "homes". The house we stayed at felt more like an awful beds to sleep on and pillows were okay at best if you like less fluff. All the beds were hard and two of the beds hurt my shoulder worse than it already hurt which made the wine tour hard to enjoy being in pain most of the day. I received a text at 9 am on Sunday morning telling me good morning, I hope you enjoyed your stay, please sign the guest book, and rate us with a 5 star review. We did not sign the guest book or give the 5 star review as I do not think this place deserves it. We placed everything back where it belonged when the ladies walked in. I would not suggest this place if you do not like hard beds and someone looking over your shoulder.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

24 July 2022

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

it was a very nice place quiet, but u did hear trains but that was minor grandkids love the place so

The house was really nice, the owners did a good job keeping it up i would recommend to other people

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Cute Cottage

This home was perfect for our bachelorette party. Plenty of space and a bathrooms for 9 girls to get ready.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila V.

16 Aug 2021

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

Jan was great, the house is beautiful, very clean, had everything we needed. Outside space perfect

I would definitely book this property again. I would love to come with my family and stay for a longer time.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jillian R.

13 Aug 2021

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

I would only change one thing

The house was good, the location everything was just as described. The only thing that made not only me but my guest uncomfortable was the close proximity of the owners. They stay in a camper behind the house which is fine. However every time we looked out the window a man (we assumed to be her husband) was out back. I would assume the yard work would be saved for a day there were not guests. Other then that I enjoyed the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Ray L.

20 July 2021

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

Disliked: Location

Stay at stone manor

Overall the house was great. Would have liked a bigger grill to cook our food but we made it work. It was also difficult to find at first but like I said overall it was a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sarah S.

4 Sept 2020

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Do not stay here!

We were duped into thinking the weekend would be great. After we checked out, I waited a week and asked about my security deposit. The owner said that some blinds had been damaged. She showed me photos of blinds hanging lopsided which was not the case when we left the property. She told me 3. blinds had been damaged and then charged me for 5 of them. It’s a stretch to think someone damaged 5 blinds but nothing else in a single weekend. I received not event 1/3 for my deposit back. I would be careful. Take photos when you arrive and leave. It was pretty sketchy how it was handled.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

4 Aug 2020

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

A family getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

31 July 2020

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

Great Stay!!

Had a lovely stay July 27-31. Hosts were great. House is adorable. Used the fire pit a couple of times. Would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

13 July 2020

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

Excellent location, immaculate home

Exceeded our expectations! Great location to get to downtown New Buffalo and Whittaker Woods. House was very well maintained and plenty of room for us. Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget V.

9 July 2020

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

Fourth of July

Overall great hosts, Jan and Danny were available right down the way from the property for any hiccups throughout our stay. Great distance from nearby beach, and conveniently located right off of US-12. The home was beautiful, clean, and just what we needed. We appreciated the variety of DVDs available upstairs for movie nights each night. Thought the backyard had to be my favorite part. There was plenty of room for our cornhole set, while we grilled up lunch and dinners. Bonus is that it had enough seating for us all to eat together. A terrific quiet getaway, would absolutely recommend for future renters!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

5 July 2020

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

we had a great time, close to the beach

beautiful house, comfortable and roomy

10/10 Excellent

Annette P., Bloomington, Illinois

13 Sept 2019

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

Plenty of room for lots of family

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karlin G.

29 Aug 2019

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

Lovely weekend getaway

Jan was a wonderful host and very easy to get a hold of! The house comfortably fit 12 adults.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

24 Aug 2019

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

Lovely home!

We just stayed in this house for a bachelorette party. I was coming from West Michigan and meeting friends from Chicago and this house is the perfect meeting spot! Plenty of beds and bathrooms for everyone to feel comfortable! The house is well cared for and beautifully updated! Jan was welcoming and helpful! Our only downside was having difficulty getting taxis and Uber’s to the location. It was a little difficult to find the house at first but it is a beautiful oasis!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

25 July 2019

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

Fantastic property with great host!

This property was fantastic, it looks like it’s right off the highway but it’s tucked away and very private which was a great surprise. The outdoor space is massive, great for large groups, and the house was very clean. Jan was a very responsive host and willing to accommodate our schedules in regards to check in. I had a question regarding an appliance and she got back to me right away and followed up the following day to make sure all was well. I would definitely rent again from her!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wilma M.

2 July 2019

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

Perfecrt!

Lovely! Just lovely inside and outside! We could not have wanted more from the owner or the area. It isn't possible to be disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

6 Apr 2019

Wonderful family trip!

We had a wonderful time at the house with our extended family. Our group included 6 children, and they really loved the upstairs loft where they could hang out away from the adults and watch their own movies. It was nice to have the firepit for hanging out outside in the evenings. There was plenty of space in terms of bedrooms, bathrooms, and entertaining for a large group. We were a close drive to the beaches and the downtown area. The only advice I would give is just to drive very slowly when first arriving at the house-it's behind another house so is a little hard to find initially. We would highly recommend renting this house!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Faith C.

1 Oct 2018

Perfect

Everything was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David F.

26 Aug 2018

We rented three houses, all very clean. Gardens were beautiful.

Great place for our family gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 July 2018

Absolutely Amazing Weekend!

Jan is not only very welcoming and kind, but her rental process is very non-complicated. It was super efficient and throughout our entire stay, she was very helpful, kind and accessible. A group of us "Mom's" coming from IL, MI, WI and CA; wanted to all get together this past weekend to catch up on life, chill, relax and between our busy lives with work, kids and the everyday grind, this house was the perfect setting for the perfect getaway. The house was not only super clean, but it is hands done adorable; it has been updated; cozy; and made us all feel right at home. From the moment you walk in you (we) immediately all had a sense of peace and tranquility; you can tell Jan has a tremendous passion and integrity for her property. If you are looking for a rental and not sure where to start, look no further and contact Jan (she owns numerous rentals) but this home by far exceeded our expectations and could not be more thankful for our decision with going with her. The beach is within walking distance; the ambiance from the landscaping to the decor really does add a nice warm feeling. Jan will be our to do gal when we get together all again to do this again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annegien v.

27 July 2018

great house!

Great house. All brand new. Lovely patio with grill and fire pit. Wonderful owners! Only draw back is that it is not next to beach and you have to cross Highway 12 to get there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Ann B.

26 July 2018

Good place to relax

We had 12 adults staying at the house. Love the lay out of the house, 3 full baths a plus. We did run out of hot water for showers. The house is a little tricky to find the first time. We had a van pick us up for dinner and had a van for the wine tour. The van would not come down the drive way. I think because of willow trees that cover the drive way. We did not have great beach day weather, but we prefered New Buffalo beach or Warren Dunes over the private beach. Jan is great and you can not go wrong with this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jan Richards

We truly love hosting our guests and to be able to share our properties with them. We work hard to make your stay an easy, relaxed, enjoyable experience.
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 love how close this property is to downtown New Buffalo MI, Michigan City IN, St. Joseph MI, South Bend IN and Chicago IL. and close proximity to beautiful area public beaches, hiking trails, wineries, breweries, restaurants, casinos & shopping.
We lovingly remolded this original 1950's summer cottage about 6 years ago. It has the charm of an old English farmhouse, with a warm and relaxed atmosphere, but with all the modern convinces. Flower gardens surround the property. A fenced in courtyard is attached to the back of the house with firepit and plenty of seating for complete privacy.

What makes this property unique

A reasonable alternative to an expensive lakefront property, while still be able to enjoy small town life, lake Michigan beaches and the beauty of the countryside. Completely private, beautifully landscaped, fenced courtyard. Complete with patio, fire pit and charcoal grill, small fountain and bench for morning meditation. Well kept, clean home. Sidewalk encircles house for easy access. plenty of parking aera. Affordable for family and friends to share making lasting fun memories.