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Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Dining
In the heart of Harbor country, this charming cottage offers a warm welcome just steps from downtown New Buffalo. Unwind in the spacious backyard with a grill and fire pit or explore nearby Beer Church and Lions Pavillion Park and Beach. With radiant floor heat, energy star appliances, bikes for adults, wireless internet you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo

This unique and charming cottage located just steps away from downtown New Buffalo, in the heart of Harbor country. Perfect for a Chicago family getaway, or a romantic retreat. The interior is bright and has an open floor plan, including a kitchen built for creating amazing meals! The yard is large and private with a grill, table, outdoor chairs, and a large fire pit, firewood included. The cottage has wireless internet and cable. Amenities include a spacious back yard, dual flush toilet, radiant floor heat in bathroom, and energy star appliances. A backyard shed includes two adult bikes and we're just a few blocks away from Beer Church and Lions Pavillion Park and Beach. *New fenced in back yard so the pups can roam a bit more freely (just be sure to double check the gate :)

*Please note that we have an exterior camera positioned to view the front door. This camera is for both security reasons and to help guests that might have any issues gaining access to the home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We’d love for you to add a signed rock at our window sill, hopefully collected from the nearby New Buffalo beach!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up two dogs allowed, additional fee required

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number CR24-0035

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME

About the neighborhood

Map
New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Local - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galien River County Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 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 - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this vacation home is steps from Local and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Township Public Library and New Buffalo Public Library are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enid H.

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

Clean, Comfy, and Dog-Friendly Perfection

What a perfect getaway! The house was spotless, super comfy, and in the best location. Our two dogs were in heaven with the fenced yard, and we all loved the dog beach at Warren Dunes just 20 minutes away. So many little touches made our stay extra special. We can’t wait to come back!
Everything you need and a fabulous grocer is nearby!
Fabulous Grinder and coffee machine with local beans to grind. It was delicious!
Relaxing and fun backyard
Downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlen K.

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

Wonderful stay

The photos don’t do this rental justice - it’s so homey and cute. Everything was spotless, and the beds were comfortable. It was easy to stay home and make dinner, and we had a lot of fun using the bonfire outside. It’s also a short walk to the main restaurants in town. We’ll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Cozy

Very clean and cozy cabin with all the accommodations you would need. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Cute "Cottage" Home Near Town - New Buffalo

It was just my wife and I visiting relatives in New Buffalo. We were looking for a cute place close to town. We found it! This home has a very warm "Cottage" like feel to it. Easy walk to town shops , restaurants, harbor, etc.. We will come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and lori M.

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

New Buffalo getaway.

Very cozy & clean property. Home was well stocked with all basic items making it easy to walk in & begin your vacation. Slight downfall was out side noise during the day in back yard as property is a bit close to a busy road. Other than that it’s a perfect property for a getaway in the New Buffalo area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris T., Mattawan, MI USA

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

Awesome house and location

This was a great 3 night get away for our family. The house and location were excellent. We will be looking to book this property again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Our second time here

We love staying here. The location is great and the house is fantastic! Will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Great Place

The Host and Cottage were everything we hope it would be. Looking forward to staying again when we get the change.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Chicago weekend getaway

This was the perfect weekend getaway for our family from Chicago. The house was very well stocked and great location! We loved the backyard for the kids and firepit for s’mores!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn L.

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

Perfect Spot

Our annual girls trip was extra enjoyable because of this cute little cottage. It’s so close to everything and had everything we needed. Check in and out was a breeze. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

delaney g.

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

Great stay

Absolutely loved the cottage! It was a perfect location to do so many things, a lot of dog friendly places too. We also spent a good amount of time at the property playing card games and throwing the ball with our dog in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyla Jo C.

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

Adorable stay!

Perfect petite place for a little girls trip. Great communication leading up to the stay. Thank you thank you thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Gorgeous and cozy

We absolutely loved staying here. Fenced in back yard for our pup and the cottage layout and decor was a masterful mix of functional design and intelligent architecture. The hosts were super friendly. We visit the area often and are looking forward to staying with Marcus and Tony again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Wonderful cottage and owner!

We spent 2 nights at this delightful, super clean cottage! Marcus even has a tree up for us! We had a very Merry Christmas dinner there. The location was great and the place was quaint! Thank you Marcus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Great Kitchen!

We enjoyed the property's kitchen and all it's gadgets. We were also pleased with the amenities, like the heated floor and outdoor firepit. The property was close enough to the beach to walk, and we made a trip down to the beach both nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leila M.

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

Excellent dog-friendly cottage

The cottage is clean, well stocked and in walking distance to a grocery store, restaurants, etc. We also walked to the marina and beach from the cottage. Skylights were lovely. The fully fenced yard was perfect for our dogs. We will stay here again when in New Buffalo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda V., Morgantown, Indiana

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

Fabulous Friends

AMAZING! We had only two nights, but wished we’d had several more. Our first night, we sat by the fire pit- so relaxing. The cottage had so many small touches including a gift basket upon arrival, quality soaps, coffee grinder, extra towels, etc. It is filled with quality furnishings and appliances. Beds were comfortable! Downtown is walking distance, which I’m sure would be a huge advantage in season. We will definitely stay here again if it’s available when we visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

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

This place is so useful…as my 5 year old said

Wow. This place has been our favorite Lake MI rental in years. It was incredibly clean. And so many thoughtful things in the home. From laundry detergent, firewood, kindling, anything you could need to make the stay wonderful. My son LOVED the tree swing. The backyard was a total escape from life, we loved it. The hammock…wow. I’ve already found the same one on Amazon for our home because it’s a dream. The location was great. We were able to walk to several places but also quick to get on the highway. My only complaint is the size of the beds and the second bed upstairs not advertised as a loft, so there is no door. Those things aside we loved it and hope to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

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

Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Everything was ready and available for us to use. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcus and Tony's cottage is wonderful - in addition to the perfect location and ample space, you can tell that they have taken extra lengths to make sure that visitors truly feel at home. From the fully equipped kitchen and extra linens to the inviting back yard and fully functional washer/dryer, we appreciated being able to truly settle into the cottage and enjoy our vacation. We would definitely recommend this place to friends and family - and would also look to return to the cottage on our next trip to the Harbor Country.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our visit to New Buffalo and Three Oaks. This home was so clean and welcoming. Marcus was a wonderful communicator and we’d love to come back for another visit someday! Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie H.

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

Beautiful home in New Buffalo

We loved our stay! The house was clean, amenities are well thought out, check in was a breeze. Marcus was so nice, and easy to work with. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see a thunderstorm at night through the skylights throughout the home. It was amazing to watch. The beach is about a three minute drive, and everything is within a 5-10 minute short walking distance. The main road is busy, but there is a sidewalk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic stay! We celebrated two milestones - our 18th wedding anniversary, as well as our first vacation as a family of three (8 month old daughter). We can’t say enough wonderful things about the house, location, and excellent communication with the property owners! They thought of everything with all the labeled items and beautiful decor to make your stay comfortable. Walkable and close to restaurants, shopping, and more. Thank you for the special memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sunny p.

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

Cozy stay with great location!

We loved staying here! It was perfect for our young family and dogs. We really enjoyed the backyard, fireplace, and walkability. Hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

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

Cozy regional retreat!

My husband and I loved our stay! This is the perfect spot for those who like to walk, be outside, near the action—but not too close, and have everything you need to be comfortable. You can cook at home, cozy up in many great reading spots with a good book, and spend time outside in the large, fenced in yard. The downtown is walkable (8 min) and lakefront access is 15 min walking. We came from Chicago for a mini baby moon, and we can wait to come back with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025