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Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo!

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TV, fireplace, books
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TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

About this property

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

Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo!

Follow the North Star to your private vacation oasis, complete with hot tub (open all year!), heated in-ground pool, large outdoor patio, fenced back yard and open floor plan with a cozy fireplace!

Located just minutes from downtown New Buffalo's beautiful beach, shops, restaurants and harbors, North Star is a kid-friendly, pet-friendly vacation destination. The open floor plan includes a dining area that comfortably seats 8 and opens to a large living area with plenty of seating for gathering around the fireplace or watching a movie together. Board games and books are tucked in the nearby cabinet for rainy days.

The kitchen is fully stocked with all dishes, glassware, utensils and cookware, including a large toaster oven, drip-style coffee pot, microwave and electric cooktop with oven. The gas grill is just outside on the patio. Please be sure to only use plastic dishware outside by the pool!

Primary bedroom is closest to the living room and offers a queen bed, lots of closet space and a sliding door with private entrance to the back patio. Bedrooms 2-4 are off the hallway to the left of the dining area. Bedroom 2 has one double bed and one twin bed. Bedroom 3 has a twin-over-twin bunk bed, and a twin-over full bunkbed, plus a second TV. Bedroom 4 has a view of the back yard and has a double bed.

The primary bathroom has a large tile shower. Hall bathroom has a tub/shower.

We provide all bed and bath linens, as well as towels for use by the pool. We also provide laundry soap, dishwasher pods, dish soap and hand soap at every sink. You'll find a roll of paper towel and at least one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. Please plan to bring additional paper goods as needed for your group, as well as your own body/bath soaps and shampoo/conditioner items. Coffee filters are available, but please bring your favorite coffee to enjoy!

Washer and dryer can be found in the alcove off the living room, where there is also a second fridge/freezer for your drinks and treats, and easy access from the pool area.

Guests use pool and hot tub at their own risk. Children should never swim unsupervised. No diving. No running by the pool. Please pick up after your pets!

IMPORTANT NOTES: Our pool is heated, but because of the style of heater it cannot keep the water temperature up when the ambient air is 65 degrees or below. We set the heater at 87, but depending on the time of year the pool may be cooler than you are expecting. We can't control this and turning up the heater does not change anything. Please be patient as we have unpredictable weather in Michigan, especially in the spring months/early June.

Our STR permit from the City of New Buffalo limits parking to 3 cars in the driveway. There is limited free parking in New Buffalo, so it is helpful to plan ahead to minimize the number of cars you may need to park offsite. Please note that parking on the street is not allowed in our neighborhood.

If you have ANY problem while you are here please call or text us right away. We live locally and have excellent service providers, and will do everything in our power to make things right during your stay. We appreciate the opportunity to take care of things that may arise right away, rather than find out about them after your stay. Our contact information is posted in multiple locations in the house and included in the Welcome Guide you will receive ahead of your arrival.

Property manager

Heather Gradowski

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Map
New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Local - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Michiana Beach - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 12 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! have a pool?

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

Is Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Marina Park and Lake Michigan. Merganser Point and New Buffalo City Hall are also within 15 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

Great girls weekend in cute lakeside town

This property was perfect for 4 adult women. We each had our own bedroom. Everything was well appointed and comfortable and the hot tub was divine. The location was spectacular- walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and the beach. We will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

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

Pool vibes

This house was perfect! The backyard was the best part and it’s all walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great getaway

My family and I were very impressed with the property. The layout worked great for us. And we made good use of the pool and hot tub. It was a great location. Very close to the main area for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

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

Survey

Property was excellent. Beautiful home in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

Multiple Stays

We have stayed at this property 6x. It is close to town and we bring our dog, so there are plenty of areas to walk. Property is clean and the backyard is the star of the site. We will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Great Stay

Had a great stay in New Buffalo. We were lucky in October to still be able to enjoy the pool to cool off after frequent dips in the hot tub! Tons of space inside and outside for big groups. Excellent communication and flexibility with host. Walking distance to downtown and beach (though not sure would want to haul anything more than a towel and light weight chair on that walk). Would definitely stay again. Thanks for a wonderful stay Heather!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

Frequent Visitor

Great location and proximity to everything you need in New Buffalo. Outdoor space is large enough for family and friends. We have stayed here multiple times and we had another outstanding experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

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

Mom and sisters get away

All I have to say is this is a great property. The house is spacious and well equipped. Back deck and pool amazing! Close proximity to the beach and restaurants. You can walk if you want to. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney P.

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

Amazing place

We had the best time here. The host had provided everything we needed and more. We were so accommodated. I’m very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

2024 New Buffalo Stay

Everything was wonderful. Location is perfect. We walked everywhere. It was very clean and pool was wonderful. The grandkids could have swam all day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim S.

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

Comfy home

We came in town for a family member's wedding. This property was great! There were a few questions I had, to which the home owner fixed or took care of immediately. So no complaints! Heather was amazing and was on top of responding to me or keeping me up to date. I will say though... either the water heater is on a timer or it will need replaced soon. It seemed the hot water was gone quick. *(We tried quick showers and gave it a reasonable time for it to fill up.)* And when you have multiple people needing to shower for an event, it was cold. So I would check with her about that, before staying again. Aside from that, it was a great house to stay in! It was a great house to entertain and feel comfortable in. And the neighborhood was super quite. Thanks for everything Heather!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Great home and location

We were a party of 7 and had ample room to visit, relax, play games, and enjoy company.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

e

New Buffalo Haven. Great walk, easy access to downtown. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason s.

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

Great backyard and clean house

You get a resort vibe with the pool setup, great location and ckean house....great times!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

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

Great place!

The house was amazing! We had 7 of us and brought our dogs as well. Super clean, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need and the hot tub was awesome! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Another great week

We just spent our 4th summer visit to this great New Buffalo house. Everything was clean and perfect for our family. The pool and hot tub is where we spent most of our time, and we had such a fun week. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location!

Great location! The pool and hot tub were great. Heather was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Girl's Trip

Celebrating our friend's retirement from teaching. House was perfect. Plenty of room for all of us, inside and out. Perfect location to food, shopping, wineries. Highly recommend! Eveything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas B.

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

4th of July in New Buffalo!

House setup was great. Perfect location, not on the busy main drag but close. We rented a golf cart which was perfect for going to the beach and restaurants. Backyard was awesome, pool is huge. Only thing I could say is the outdoor house/chairs/patio furniture could use some heavy power washing/painting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina E.

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

Super cute house

I stayed here with a group of friends, 6 of us total, and it was a great stay. The property was as described. The beds were comfortable. We had a great time. We only wish it was warmer to enjoy the pool but that's the Midwest for you lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

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

Great location and beautiful yard!

The house was perfect! We had a girls spring break trip with our daughters and had the best time. Loved the hot tub, fire pit and all the space in the house. The location was perfect, walking distance to shops, restaurants and the lake. Wish it was nicer so we could have enjoyed more outside since the backyard at the house was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

Another Great Visit

This was our third time staying at the property. The location is convenient and very close to downtown. We can walk to the beach and there are many restaurants within walking distance. The privacy and the pool area keeps us coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

This was an amazing property and PERFECT for a group of friends! It is beautiful, comfortable and has great amenities! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria O.

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

Pool was great!!

We booked this place for the outdoor space and it did not disappoint. Pool and hot tub were both clean and ready for our use. There are things about this property that could be cleaner. The siding up by the gutters of the house in the backyard were very dirty and unsettling to look and there are places inside the house that could use some maintenance for the price of this place but overall it was a nice stay and our group had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan trip

Location is great. Easy to get around and a short drive/walk downtown and to the beach. The area around the house is nice and quiet. The house is an older home and could use a good deep clean and some TLC. Backyard set up is nice and has a lot of things to do for entertainment but same as the inside it could use some upgrades. Overall we had no issues with the house and it’s a great location with good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024