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Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
New Buffalo, MI
- Local5 min walk
- New Buffalo Public Beach13 min walk
- New Buffalo Railroad Museum14 min walk
- Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Downstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Kids room with large playspace/closet
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Lower level couch, folds out to double bed
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Futon
Primary Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Soap · Toilet · Shower only
Guest Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Primary Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior
About this property
Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car
Enjoy your the Gecko Cottage
Five minutes walk to the bridge over the Galien River and you're at our lovely Lake Michigan beach. Restaurants, Shopping.
Relax at the private pool and comfortable lounging furniture for exclusive use by Merchant Street Cottage residents and guests.
You’ll love the comfort and beauty of a newer home: including high ceilings, lots of sunlight from windows and skylights, modern kitchen and bathrooms, spacious front and back porch, fireplace. Added bonus loft for children's play area.
Well stocked kitchen. Linens, towels, and cooking needs are provided.
The Gecko House - 4BR, Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Restaurants, Shopping, Groceries, Library. Ditch the car.
The Space
Cozy, clean, comfortable. Close to town, shopping & beach.
Interaction with Guests
You'll have full private access to the cottage, but your hosts are a call or text away to help with suggestions as needed.
The Neighborhood
Lots to explore, uPick Bluberries, Canoeing, Local Artists. Walk for miles on the sandy beach. Bike and walking paths/
Step out the back door to the exclusive pool.
Just a block away is the new library with both an entire floor dedicated to a kid comfy zone, and perfect spaces for remote computing.
Enjoy afternoon coffee with a book on the cottage front porch or back patio.
Getting Around
Take Amtrak from Chicago or from Ann Arbor/Detroit and walk five minutes to your cottage. Wow! Free parking in front or back. Once you arrive, put away the car keys and walk to the beach, upscale grocery, shopping and a brand new library.
There is additional hourly commuting access to Chicago on the Shoreline Train from Michigan City ( 8 miles away)
Other Things to Note
Kids and teenagers love the loft.
Great Wineries tasting and tours. We love Lemon Creek!
Casino fun on rainy days. There is a fun, well supervised, area at the casino where they will watch, feed and entertain the kids for a reasonable charge. The buffet and restaurant are great also.
*Please remove shoes before entering the cottage and leave them on the front or back porch, or inside the door.
**Notify us immediately if you have any concerns during your stay. We're here for you.
**Note that we are a pet-free property.
**You must notify us in advance if there will be more than the reserved number of guests
Other:
The pool will open in the spring as soon as weather permits in the spring and stay open in the fall as long as weather permits. The pool is private and shared only by our association of 23 homes.
Love the beach. It's 5 minute walk to the bridge. Once over the bridge you're at the beach parking. Very nice and convenient. I swim every day when we're here.
The cottage is cleaned and freshly painted for the season and there are many large and small improvements.
BBQ & firepit.
Family Fun
Lower level rec room with the professional ping pong table, and Streaming/YoutubeTV on the big screen TV. Couch rocking chair & huge comfy beanbag that can unzip into comfy queen futon. (please zip back into bean bag before leaving).
*Gather mornings and evenings in the front porch.
*Lounge on the back porch or canopy swing.
*Well equipped kitchen open to livingroom - dining room table and comfortable. A great place for gathering and games.
*Bar-B-Q on the Weber grill, or toast marshmallows on the petite grill.
*Use any of the beach toys, chairs, umbrella, sunshades that you'll find in the garage. There's even a 1-person kayak.
*Feel free to use the bikes at your own risk, but please bring your own helmets.
Five minutes walk to the bridge over the Galien River and you're at our lovely Lake Michigan beach. Restaurants, Shopping.
Relax at the private pool and comfortable lounging furniture for exclusive use by Merchant Street Cottage residents and guests.
You’ll love the comfort and beauty of a newer home: including high ceilings, lots of sunlight from windows and skylights, modern kitchen and bathrooms, spacious front and back porch, fireplace. Added bonus loft for children's play area.
Well stocked kitchen. Linens, towels, and cooking needs are provided.
The Gecko House - 4BR, Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Restaurants, Shopping, Groceries, Library. Ditch the car.
The Space
Cozy, clean, comfortable. Close to town, shopping & beach.
Interaction with Guests
You'll have full private access to the cottage, but your hosts are a call or text away to help with suggestions as needed.
The Neighborhood
Lots to explore, uPick Bluberries, Canoeing, Local Artists. Walk for miles on the sandy beach. Bike and walking paths/
Step out the back door to the exclusive pool.
Just a block away is the new library with both an entire floor dedicated to a kid comfy zone, and perfect spaces for remote computing.
Enjoy afternoon coffee with a book on the cottage front porch or back patio.
Getting Around
Take Amtrak from Chicago or from Ann Arbor/Detroit and walk five minutes to your cottage. Wow! Free parking in front or back. Once you arrive, put away the car keys and walk to the beach, upscale grocery, shopping and a brand new library.
There is additional hourly commuting access to Chicago on the Shoreline Train from Michigan City ( 8 miles away)
Other Things to Note
Kids and teenagers love the loft.
Great Wineries tasting and tours. We love Lemon Creek!
Casino fun on rainy days. There is a fun, well supervised, area at the casino where they will watch, feed and entertain the kids for a reasonable charge. The buffet and restaurant are great also.
*Please remove shoes before entering the cottage and leave them on the front or back porch, or inside the door.
**Notify us immediately if you have any concerns during your stay. We're here for you.
**Note that we are a pet-free property.
**You must notify us in advance if there will be more than the reserved number of guests
Other:
The pool will open in the spring as soon as weather permits in the spring and stay open in the fall as long as weather permits. The pool is private and shared only by our association of 23 homes.
Love the beach. It's 5 minute walk to the bridge. Once over the bridge you're at the beach parking. Very nice and convenient. I swim every day when we're here.
The cottage is cleaned and freshly painted for the season and there are many large and small improvements.
BBQ & firepit.
Family Fun
Lower level rec room with the professional ping pong table, and Streaming/YoutubeTV on the big screen TV. Couch rocking chair & huge comfy beanbag that can unzip into comfy queen futon. (please zip back into bean bag before leaving).
*Gather mornings and evenings in the front porch.
*Lounge on the back porch or canopy swing.
*Well equipped kitchen open to livingroom - dining room table and comfortable. A great place for gathering and games.
*Bar-B-Q on the Weber grill, or toast marshmallows on the petite grill.
*Use any of the beach toys, chairs, umbrella, sunshades that you'll find in the garage. There's even a 1-person kayak.
*Feel free to use the bikes at your own risk, but please bring your own helmets.
Property manager
Phil & Julie
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
No parties or extra guests. Inquire in advance.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No tobacco, cannibus, vaping in cottage ever.
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
Note from host: No parties or extra guests. Inquire in advance.
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
Property Registration Number CR19-0036
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 and on the waterfront. 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 - 5 min walk
- New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 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
Restaurants
- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar - 9 min drive
- The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 9 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Phil & Julie
Welcome. We've been vacationing in the New Buffalo area with our family for almost 20 years. Finally we have a place of our own to enjoy with our kids, grandkids, and of course to share with you, our guests.
Phil loves a morning and evening walk to the beach and swim. Julie loves long walks on the beach, bicycling and the fact that you can do everything without having to get into a car.
We're Michiganders from Ann Arbor and love helping you plan your trip, so ask away. We'll do what we can to make this a memorable stay.
Phil loves a morning and evening walk to the beach and swim. Julie loves long walks on the beach, bicycling and the fact that you can do everything without having to get into a car.
We're Michiganders from Ann Arbor and love helping you plan your trip, so ask away. We'll do what we can to make this a memorable stay.
Why they chose this property
A quiet place to relax, within a short walk to everything.
The cottage and furniture are charming and sparkling new. There's a pool and shopping, dining and of course the beach within a short walk. Coffee maker or French Press. Paninni Grill and Popcorn maker. It's ready for fun.
The kitchen is well equipped, roomy and spotless with an open plan everyone will enjoy.
Park the car (or come by train) and forget it 'til you leave. Barneys, a well stocked grocery, is only a block away. Comfort convenient by the big lake. What could be better?
Easy bike trip to Warren Dunes. We've recently discovered a bike path which is completely on back roads. Ask us!
Stop for antiquing, coffee and sandwiches on the way. Maybe bike to wine tasting the next day.
We love it here because the water is warmer than further north and Its quick to get to. Having Amtrak to Ann Arbor or Chicago, or hourly South Shore Line Trains to Millenium Plaza in Chicago is a real bonus.
We've been vacationing in the New Buffalo area with our family for almost 20 year. Finally we have a place of our own here to enjoy and to share with our guests.
The cottage and furniture are charming and sparkling new. There's a pool and shopping, dining and of course the beach within a short walk. Coffee maker or French Press. Paninni Grill and Popcorn maker. It's ready for fun.
The kitchen is well equipped, roomy and spotless with an open plan everyone will enjoy.
Park the car (or come by train) and forget it 'til you leave. Barneys, a well stocked grocery, is only a block away. Comfort convenient by the big lake. What could be better?
Easy bike trip to Warren Dunes. We've recently discovered a bike path which is completely on back roads. Ask us!
Stop for antiquing, coffee and sandwiches on the way. Maybe bike to wine tasting the next day.
We love it here because the water is warmer than further north and Its quick to get to. Having Amtrak to Ann Arbor or Chicago, or hourly South Shore Line Trains to Millenium Plaza in Chicago is a real bonus.
We've been vacationing in the New Buffalo area with our family for almost 20 year. Finally we have a place of our own here to enjoy and to share with our guests.
What makes this property unique
Julie loves decorating and adding small comfort touches throughout. The house is a great design and we do our best to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable. Welcome.
Enjoy the privacy of grilling on the back patio.
Watch a video about our unique cottage community:
Here is the link for you to see the video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/caejdpzv8g2dqza/Merchant%20Street%20Cottages%20-%20Video%20for%20Renter.mp4?dl=0
Fast Wifi and out of the way work area.
Please bring your favorite bars of soap, child and baby soap,shampoo & conditioner, and personal hygiene items. We provide a supply of liquid hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher and Washing machine Pods. Please ask if you have questions on what to bring. We're here to help.
We hope you'll post online comments about your vacation highlights!
Get ready for fun!
Enjoy the privacy of grilling on the back patio.
Watch a video about our unique cottage community:
Here is the link for you to see the video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/caejdpzv8g2dqza/Merchant%20Street%20Cottages%20-%20Video%20for%20Renter.mp4?dl=0
Fast Wifi and out of the way work area.
Please bring your favorite bars of soap, child and baby soap,shampoo & conditioner, and personal hygiene items. We provide a supply of liquid hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher and Washing machine Pods. Please ask if you have questions on what to bring. We're here to help.
We hope you'll post online comments about your vacation highlights!
Get ready for fun!
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