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Steps to the beach, pool and town! NEW Private hot tub!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Local
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the beach, pool and town! NEW Private hot tub!

Come unwind in this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home that is less than 90 minutes from Chicago in the lovely town of New Buffalo, MI for a wonderful vacation getaway.

Our vacation home is located within blocks of the shops and restaurants in downtown New Buffalo and close enough to stroll to the beach where you can enjoy beautiful Lake Michigan or a breathtaking sunset. Our cottage is located on Merchant Street with reserved parking in the alley behind and ample street parking immediately outside the front door! The private heated community pool is also less than a block away if you want to cool off. A 7 person hot tub was just installer in November 2024! The areas wineries, breweries and distilleries are just a short drive away for a wonderful weekend of touring and tasting Harbor Country's best. Our home is also in the perfect location to cheer on the Irish at all the Notre Dame home games in South Bend, IN, which is less than 45 minutes away. The house has a wonderful layout that allows visitors to spread out over three floors, with bedrooms and bathrooms located on every level.

The 1st floor offers a fully stocked gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, modern commercial grade stainless steel appliances and all the supplies you need to prepare a gourmet meal. Our dining room has comfortable seating for 8 to 10 at the reclaimed barnwood farmhouse table with extra bar seating for three at the island. If you are traveling with little ones, we have a high chair, booster seat and kid friendly dishes and silverware. The kitchen and dining area open to the family room, where you can kick your feet up by the gas fireplace or relax by watching your favorite cable television show on our Smart TV, that is equipped with cable, Disney+, Netflix and Amazon Prime. After your long day enjoying Harbor Country, enjoy some good conversation with your guests on the back patio or catch up on your favorite book under the twinkling lights on the rear screened-in porch. There is also additional space in the finished basement on the sectional for guests to stream a movie, watch their favorite cable sporting event or pop in a DVD.

When it it is time get a good night's rest for another day in Harbor Country, stretch out in the first floor master bedroom, which has a KING size bed and on suite full bathroom with a step-in tub/shower. Or head upstairs, where you can sleep beneath the stars, under the skylights of course, in one of the two second floor bedrooms. The first bedroom on the second floor has a queen size bed and the second bedroom has two twin size beds, a queen size bed and a full-size portable crib. The upper level bedrooms boast large closets with ample space for all your belongings. Guests staying on the second floor will have their own full bathroom with a pebble shower. Other guests can head downstairs to get some rest, where they can sleep in one of two bedrooms. The lower level of our home has one bedroom with a queen size bed and reach-in closet and a second bedroom that sleeps four on two sets of twin size bunk beds. All guests staying on the lower level have their own full bathroom with a walk-in penny tiled shower and double vanity.

If you are looking to spend the day at the beach, gather up some of the beach chairs, beach umbrella, wagon and beach toys and head less than a mile away to the New Buffalo Public Beach. If you are traveling with little ones, we have a double jogging stroller, high chair, pack and play, full size crib, booster seat, double bike trailer and some beach/pool toys available for your use so that our littlest guests can make their own memories.

Property manager

Jessica Sendek
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair, booster seat, pack & play, full crib
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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

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Local - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the beach, pool and town! NEW Private hot tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps to the beach, pool and town! NEW Private hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the beach, pool and town! NEW Private hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the beach, pool and town! NEW Private hot tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the beach, pool and town! NEW Private hot tub! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Township Public Library and Lake Michigan. Local and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Abby's Bachelorette Weekend

Beautiful home..perfect for our weekend. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent property and support

Rented for family holiday, clean, cozy, and nice. Good size inside, parking a little light for big families, oven space limited for big families, and outside area small but enjoyable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Annual Cousin Weekend

Wonderful place and has been consistent the last 3 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aly C.

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

Great weekend getaway

We loved staying at Jessica’s home. Had everything we needed and convenient location to most everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mackenna E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

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

Our Happy Place

This was my third time staying here and I can’t wait for all the times to come. It is the perfect location and our family’s happy place. As my three year old put it “I want to stay here forever!” My favorite part is the porch - it is gated and the best place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy O.

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

Girls’ Weekend

This was the perfect house for our girls weekend! We had 13 total and we had plenty of room for sleeping, getting ready, playing games, and eating. Great location! Pool was close, clean and just the right temp. Walked into town for shopping and lunch. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie b.

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

Our new happy place

This was our second stay at the blue house and we are in love with it. It is located within walking distance of the downtown area, the library and the beach. If you have small children, be sure to check out the lower level of the library. It is amazing. Our hostess was quick to respond to all my questions. Even though the house is amazing my favorite place to relax was the front porch...so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We love the location to town and beach and community pool. Everything you need was available in the house. Parking was an issue at times. We would leave for dinner and when we returned the two spots in front of the house were taken. There is one assigned spot in back of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

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

Family vacation

We had another wonderful week in New Buffalo! The house is perfect for our family and we love how close it is to so many activities. We hope to return again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie b.

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

Perfect for a family

The house is in excellent condition and was well stocked with the essentials (soap, detergent, garbage bags, etc.) We had three children under the age of 3.5 years old and had plenty of room in the house for the pack and play, playmat, toys, books, bouncy chair, etc. The washer and dryer were a godsend. We hope to rent this house again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Beautiful clean house in great location

We loved the house- clean, solid (no creaky floors!), very well appointed and in a great location to walk to New Buffalo and the beach. We didn't have high expectations for a community pool but it turned out to be surprisingly lovely. The host was responsive before and during our stay. The common areas for talking are tight for 9 adults but we made it work. Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

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

Perfect for families

This was a perfect house and location for our family wedding weekend in October. Our family consisted of a one year old, a three year old, and seven adults. Mom, Dad and the kids had everything they needed upstairs with room to spare. Best for them was the huge walk-in closet that had the crib and spacious dressing area. Downstairs had a Q BR and a second BR with bunk beds,… and a nice sitting area with TV where the kids could watch movies. Our host was very accommodating for early check in and late departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aly C.

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

Perfect getaway

We had a great time staying in Jessica’s home with our group of 14 adults. Plenty of beds and space to have a fun weekend getaway in New Buffalo. Jessica was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

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

Great house. Great location

We had a great trip and the house was so close to town and the train station. Will definitely stay here again on our next return to New Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

fantastic location, beautiful home

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. It is a short walk to everything you'd want to do -- beach, pool, restaurants. The house was very well appointed with dishes, towels, etc. Beautifully decorated and plenty of space for our group. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Making memories

Another awesome week in New Buffalo with our growing family. Love this house for the easy walking distance to town, the beach and our oldest grandson’s favorite place…the library!! Thank you again for sharing your lovely house and all the beach/pool goodies in the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nikki c.

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

Same time next year

So good Pls book us for Next Year Same time same place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W., New Palestine, Indiana

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

Nice Property, Nice Vacation Town

Property is located well, equipped well, and maintained well. Town is very walkable with plenty of restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time at this very spacious home! The bedroom layout was perfect for our group of 11. Loved the proximity to the town, the beach and the heated pool! Hoping to return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth P.

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

Sister’s birthday celebration

Nice big house! Great location! Really nice towels! The mattresses on the beds in the lower level need to be replaced. Very uncomfortable. The lower level bedroom with the queen size bed is next to the room where sump pump was located, which was loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Great stay in New Buffalo

We had a great time and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Downers Grove

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

Perfect New Buffalo Get Away!

Location was perfect and the home was pristine! Everything you could ask for in a rental property! We would definitely book this property again without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim g.

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

Very Nice

The house was very nice and within walking distance of many things. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Sendek

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We are from outside of Chicago and enjoy getting away from the hustle to spend time with our family in New Buffalo, whether it be at the beach, pool or walking around downtown. We built this home to create memories with our young kids in New Buffalo while they play at the pool, build sand castles at the beach, hunt bugs, explore local parks, enjoy boating and fishing, and become connoisseurs of all of the local ice cream shops.

Why they chose this property

We love New Buffalo and the location of the property, as we do not have to spend unnecessary time in the car to enjoy a sunset at the beach, stroll downtown or have an evening out at the local bars and restaurants.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests