Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Get-Away

Guest: DK (Metro Detroit)
Date of Stay: 04/06/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12

This place was great - the floor plan was super. Kids had space - we had space - close to everything. Walked to the beach, dinner and shopping plus the train station. Place was clean wtih a great layout. Would totally recommend this cottage. Only draw back - we are big cooks - kitchen did not have a lot of tools or resources. We usually bring our own knives and essentials . . . but the place could use some serving ustensils. The K Family.

Owner response:Thanks for the 5 stars. I'm really glad you had a great time. Many people ask if we are close to downtown and the beach so this will be helpful. Thanks for the suggestions on serving tools. We have added an entire new dining set for twelve and accessories. We should be good for next year when you come back!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Family gathering

Guest: Edie (Niles, Il.)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11 Review Submitted: 08/28/11

We just returned from our family vacation spent in your lovely home. The place was darling. Very clean and well maintained. It had a comfortable cottage like feel yet still modern. Our grandsons had a blast. The very first night they claimed the loft area for themselves. Their DVD player, the blankets off their beds and they were all set. Our son-laws and my husband enjoyed some friendly competion playing pool and Ping-Pong. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious enough for both my daughters and I to work together on our favorite recipes. The backyard was so large, that we were able to play Frisbee with our pooch. By the way he was in heaven! One evening we even made S’mores in the fire pit, and sang old camp songs.(to the chagrin of our grandsons) The house was nicely located, close to the downtown area and only 10 minutes to the beach. We tried a couple of restaurants and would recommend Stray Dog and Redamaks. Both are family friendly. Thank you for the lovely vacation. We appreciate that you were very easy to comunicate with, from begining to end. We hope to return soon.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners.

FANTASTIC HOME!

Guest: Kate (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/02/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. Two families, with two toddlers and a dog--plenty of room to play and relax. The location is amazing--2 blocks to the main street, 1 block to a fantastic grocery store-10 min. walk to the beach--just perfect. We cannot wait to stay here again and have already recommended it to two other friends looking for a spacious cottage getaway.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners.

Just returned and already planning to go back!

Guest: Nic (Plainfield, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/02/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

My family just returned yesterday from a 4 night stay at this cottage and we are already trying to figure out when we can go back. What a wonderful stay! It was less than a 2 hour drive from Plainfield, IL and close to everything in town. We booked New Buffalo for it's close distance as well as it's feel of still being a getaway. This house was everything we hoped for and more. Beautifully decorated with plenty of space. We packed light and found everything we needed at the house or in town re: groceries. The huge yard area came in handy for our small dog to run around and our young son to play in. We throughly enjoyed ourselves...peaceful nights relaxing on the front porch after our son went to bed, late night card games & fun in the basement area, breakfast every morning in the kitchen/dining area, walking distance to restaurants such as Redamak's & The Stray Dog and the best chocolate & coconut ice cream at Nancy's. We grilled out one night with fresh cut steaks from the butcher at Barney's fresh market located around the corner. We enjoyed walking the streets of Whittaker & Buffalo for shopping and views of the marina heading up Whittaker can put a smile on anyone's face. We took our son to the beach to get his toes in the sand for the first time and he didn't want to leave. I am very grateful to have found this home and the memories it allowed us to have for our son's first trip to the beach. As the review title suggests...we are already considering a return trip, sooner than later. Thank you for opening your home to us and making our vacation one to remember!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

a wonderful place to stay

Guest: lc (mi)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/02/11

We had a wonderful time-4 adults and 4 children in this house for a long weekend. It was in a great location, close to town, not too far from the beach. The house looked exactly like the photos. There was plenty of space for all of us. The Amtrak train does go by at various times throughout the day, but we would still go back to this house again. Definitely recommend it.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

GREAT Stay!

Guest: San (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

This is our second time staying at the cottage; the first time was with my family and this second time with friends. Everybody in my family loved our stay so it was a no-brainer when it came time to choose a rental for my trip back with friends. There were 8 adults on this second trip and we had plenty of room. Having a clean home is key for us; this is never an issue with the cottage. We had such a good time that all our friends are already asking when we're going back. My family got wind that we were going back to the same cottage and now they're asking when we're going back as a group! Howard, we will DEFINITELY be repeat renters at your lovely cottage! Thanks so much for being a great host! :-)

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Joan
Date of Stay: 04/12/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

Howard...Just thought I'd drop you a note to say how much we enjoyed your home...the weather was perfect for our weekend and we had plenty of room in your house. If my pocketbook or time permits it would be lovely to spend a week there. Thanks...Joan

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Fun weekend in your beautiful home

Guest: Caitlin (Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 03/24/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

Good Afternoon, We wanted to thank you for allowing us to have a relaxing, fun weekend in your beautiful home. We really enjoyed New Buffalo and your house was perfect for the four of us. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us and being so helpful throughout the rental process! We look forward from renting from you again in the future. Thanks Again, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guest: Jody from Chicago
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/16/11

We had a wonderful weekend and your house is just beautiful! Thank you so much for everything!

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overworked, overstreesed and in need of total relaxation

Guest: Mo (Merrillville, IN)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

My 2 friends and I stayed in this property for 2 nights, early January 2011, and it was pure heaven. We each had our own bedroom and private bath. The well stocked kitchen opens into the dining room and a cozy sitting area with a gas stove fireplace. Stylish and comfortable furniture throughout the rooms, makes this home the perfect getaway. Just pack some clothes and a little food, everything else you need is provided. Even though 2/3 of New Buffalo closes the week after New Years, for the winter months, we found many wonderful local restaurants and great food, Marilyns is a must. We drove down to Sawyer, only 7 miles away, and found many interesting antique and art shops open. Don't forget to bring your bathing suit for the outdoor hot tub. This rental home was perfect in every way, big screen TV's and pool table equipped game room, what more could you ask for.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Getaway!!!

Guest: sgsobek (Crown Point, IN)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

What a beautiful cottage! It is spacious and comfortable. I felt as if I had gone far away from home even though I was only 45 mins from home. I will definitely tell my friends and book again myself.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

what you see is what you get

Guest: rocky b. (chicago)
Date of Stay: 12/02/10 Review Submitted: 12/28/10

we stayed here over the summer and it was wonderful! it was clean and new and very comfortable. close to everything we were able to walk everywhere . my only complaint was we had to leave . would love to return!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

I Can't Wait To Get Here!

Guest: Lynne (Chesterfield, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

What an amazing home to spend our family vacation in! Everything was clean and tidy. There was plenty of room for my two teenage children, husband and our dog. I loved the big backyard with no neighbors...great for taking the dog out early in the morning. The front porch was my favorite place to catch up on my reading...very cozy and inviting. Even during the one rainy day we had, we made it a movie day and had plenty of room for the five of us to lounge around in the basement. The location to downtown and the beach was awesome...we walked everywhere! And, when we wanted to explore, it was fun to jump on the bikes and go. There isn't anything about this place that I would change. In fact, my kids liked it so well, we already have our reservations in for this summer!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

New Buffalo Buff

Guest: Poppins (IN)
Date of Stay: 05/03/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

I believe that my stay in New Buffalo would never have been such a spectacular experience had I not had the pleasure of staying at this cottage. The minute you walk in the door you know it'll be a tough day when you have to check out; you'll never want to leave. It's spacious with every need met. The owner's have thought of everything from the decor to the upkeep of this vacation home. I've stayed in other properties through VRBO. I would say this one is my favorite. I recomend this to anyone who plans on taking a trip to Michigan.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.