Location: New Buffalo, Southwest, Michigan, USA (1 hour from Chicago, IL)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-6)
Keywords: House
Clean, Affordable, Comfortable, Private Home to Enjoy!
Conveniently located just an hour from Chicago where the beaches will make you believe you are somewhere lost in the Caribbean.
Swim, Walk, Tan, Play, Eat, Shop, then relax in our cozy, little home just minutes from all the action. The only thing you need to bring is yourself. We provide all the rest in this fully furnished vacation get-a-way home. You will see, this is not just a fast turnover rental property, but our off-season home as well. You will feel it the moment you enter.
It is clean, maintained, well cared for, and has all the amenities you will need to enjoy your stay. We have a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor barbecue grill. Fresh bed linens and plenty of clean towels are provided. A washer and dryer are provided for your convenience. Included is internet access, cable TV, DVD Deck/ Library, and stereo. This is a house with a lawn for the kids to play on with a back yard picnic table and patio furniture in front.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Window unit
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Driveway
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed : Lower unit is a double size
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Large collection
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2)
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- DVD Player & large library, Bath Towels, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, Picnic Tables and Large Back Yard, Patio Furniture, No Pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21 Y/O
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Wineries, Four Winds Casino
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept .... $700/week
2 Nts @ $300, 3 Nts @ $400, 4 Nts @ $500, 5 Nts @ $600, 6 Nts @ $650
Apr, Oct ......... $600/week
Nov, Mar ......... $550/week
Dec, Jan, Feb, ... $500/week
$75.00 "Normal Cleaning" charge included in weekly rentals only.
Contact us for nightly rental availability and rates.
(2 night minimum) See Web Link for complete details
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
I am a Registered Nurse living in one of the southern suburbs of Chicago. I have 4
children and 8 grandchildren.
Why the Owner Chose New Buffalo
I have enjoyed the shores of Lake Michigan since a was a small child. It has always been a dream of mine to have a lake front property. When I turned 50, I realized that this dream was not within my budget. I started looking at homes that I could afford near the lake within an hours drive of my primary residence. This property was brought to my attention and I knew it was for me.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The property is in a residential area right off of Whittaker on Clay Street. We are 8 blocks from the New Buffalo City Beach, and walking distance to many restuarants and shops. It is a small, but comfortable home.
Property Photos
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Traveler Reviews (11)
Simple but great location at budget cost
Guest: KJS
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/03/12
Review Submitted: 01/12/12
This is a small but attractive neighborhood home in a very convenient location walkable to everything in New Buffalo. Not right on the beach, but quiet and relaxing, with a spacious backyard and privacy. Simple but very well kept. Good for a single person "retreat," or a couple or with young children on a budget wanting to be near all the amenities of SW Michigan. Excellent for the price.
Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car.
An unexpected gem!
Guest: Jo
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11
Review Submitted: 10/26/11
I am so thankful that Linda's home was available for my autumn week in New Buffalo. It was everything the other reviews said it was and more! If you are looking for a homey place, lovingly maintained, walking distance to town and the beach then this is it. I hope to return in warmer weather so that I can take advantage of the yard, with it's beautiful, enormous tree shading the picnic table. I found the home clean as a whistle and since I left it nearly as I found it (Linda's cleaner than I will ever be), Linda sent me a lovely note and refunded my cleaning deposit. I was stunned at how honest and kind she is. Thank you Linda, for opening your home!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Best bargain in New Buffalo
Guest: Hillary
(Chicago area)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 09/15/11
This place was a little further from the beach than I thought it would be, but that didn't matter because the owner charges half of what a lot of other condos are renting for in New Buffalo. If you get the full week, it works out to less than $100 a day. And for the money you get a clean and spacious two bedroom cottage with a full kitchen ad a separate family room area. We saved a lot of money by being able to cook many of our meals, rather than restaurant meals. We loved the backyard too. As for the walk to the beach, well, we all need a little exercise, right? It was definitely still a walkable distance. Seriously, this was one of the best week-long vacations we ever took. The most reasonable in cost too. We took the train from the city (only $24 each way) and with the low cost of the owners rental were able to stay a full week for the cost of a long weekend elsewhere. We're already talking about renting the cottage again next summer.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
A Sliced of Heaven
Guest: Henry
(Glen Ellyn, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/14/11
This is a wonderful place to stay! We enjoyed every minute of our time, and felt very very comfortable as soon as we stepped in the door. Home is very clean and has everything you could want. Owner is wonderful and so easy to work with (thank you!). We will absolutely be back, and stay here again! It's a nice walk to downtown and the beach! We pushed a stroller and pulled a wagon with everything we needed for a day at the beach. Perfect! And so nice to come home to a place away from the hustle and bustle. Thanks so much!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Wonderful Vacation Home and Experience!
Guest: Beach-loving family
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 08/10/11
I brought my family here for a our first vacation with baby and this home provided everything we need to make it a pleasant experience. The property is as advertised; clean, well-maintained and very cozy. It is perfectly located just a short walk from the town and beach but you can also be comfortable just relaxing at home so you get the best of both worlds. To top things off, the owner was amazing to work with and very helpful all along the way. We definitely plan on returning to this home in the future.
Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car.
Really great time!
Guest: Linda
(Glen Ellyn)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11
Review Submitted: 07/29/11
My young son and mother and I stayed at this lovely cottage. The owner was great to work with, very responsive and pleasant. We found the cottage to have all the amenities of home! The experience overall was like staying at a friend's house :) Very close to town, shopping, beach. The yard was fun for our son: a little ball, hide and seek, biking in the driveway. Lovely. We plan to return in the fall!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
What A Bargain!
Guest: Al
(Lake Barrington, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
We thoroughly enjoyed your vacation home. It was one of the cleanest VRBO properties we have stayed at and appreciated your amenities that made us feel at home including your DVD library. We found your cottage a convenient walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The beach was clean and we even got lucky at the casino. Our family enjoyed the yard for BBQ’s, and games. Your flexibility in scheduling , reasonable cost, and customer focused approach were appreciated. We plan on recommending your property to our friends and will be back again. Thank you.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Fishing/Casino for guys--beach/restaurants for girls
Guest: Tom & Colleen
(Manhattan, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 07/02/11
My wife and I stayed there recently. Very cute cottage. Beach is 8 blocks away with a large breakwater to fish off of and a pretty cool handicap access that puts you directly ON the beach. The beach is large and very clean. Lots of salmon fishing charters to choose from. Four Winds Casino about 2 miles away [$200-300/night for a room there]. Neighbors are nice and are a good information source. My wife is going to be renting it this Fall and Winter for her "girls" weekends. Owner very nice and easy to work with.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+.
What a wonderful owner to work with!!!
Guest: Cindy
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 08/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/25/10
My husband, myself and my son had a wonderful stay in this cottage. The owner went above and beyond to make sure our stay was just as if we were in our own home. The location is EXCELLENT and the road noise is very muffled by the businesses next door. The walk to downtown is very easy and quick. Everything about this cottage was wonderful! I HIGHLY recommend you strongly consider this home as your next vacation destination in New Buffalo!!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Loved it!
Guest: Vacation nut
(Midlothian, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/26/09
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
Nice accommodations, honestly represented in the pics and write up. All the comforts of home and then some. Quiet setting, comfy beds and living space. We really enjoyed the area restaurants and shops. Oh, and the beach, that was great too!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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