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Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center

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A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a patterned armchair, and a wall with a 'celebrate family memories' sign.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a wooden ceiling.
A two-story house with a fenced backyard, a lawn, and a variety of shrubs and trees.
A room with a wooden rocking chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a console table with a clock.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, patterned furniture, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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New Carlisle, IN
  • Place, Hudson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Non private loft space

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center

Welcome to our charming cottage nestled in a serene community, offering a tranquil retreat away from the bustling city life. Our cozy cottage is the perfect destination for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The public beach is a quick 2-mile drive away! No direct lake access from the home.

Featuring two private bedrooms, our cottage ensures a comfortable and private stay for you and your companions. Additionally, there are two non-private beds located in the loft, providing ample sleeping space for larger groups or families.

Conveniently located just 25 miles west of the renowned Notre Dame University, our cottage is an ideal choice for Notre Dame game day fans. You can easily immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of the university while still enjoying the tranquility of our country retreat. Moreover, we're situated only 20 miles east of Michigan City, offering easy access to its vibrant attractions and stunning Lake Michigan beaches.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful getaway or an exciting game day experience, our cottage provides the perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Book your stay today and create unforgettable memories in our delightful lakeside haven.

*Local pontoon, kayak and paddleboard rental available!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steep stairs, not baby proofed, no tub.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Neighborhood quiet hours are from 9pm central until 7am.
Do not dispose of anything other than toilet paper in the toilet. Feminine products, food, etc will break the septic system.
No accelerant allowed in the fireplace.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1159278vb
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
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Carlisle

Located in New Carlisle, this holiday home is on a lake. Acorn Theater and Vickers Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lakeside Plaza and Pine Lake Community Center. Ready for a night out? Consider Silver Creek Event Center and Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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New Carlisle, IN

What's nearby

  • Hudson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 22 min drive - 29.5 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 23 min drive - 39.9 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 26 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 29 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 27 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Rolling Prairie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Tavern Too - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪One Stop Food 'n Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center?

As of 14 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center on 15 Oct, 2026 start from S$503, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Country Escape - Convenient to New Buffalo, Notre Dame & Amazon data center located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Hudson Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of New Carlisle Memorial Park and Saugany Lake. New Carlisle Olive TWP Library and Spicer Lake Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the check-in process was just as advertised. All were very comfortable here and loved the early morning air. The Lakeview is delightful in the country Drive peaceful. A train comes by now and then but very quietly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time! Highly recommend this place! The house was spotless and the host was nice enough to offer extra toiletries in case we forgot anything. Her replies to messages were super quick and helpful as well! The neighborhood was peaceful and the community around it is super friendly. This is a great place to stay at to relax and get away from the rest of the busy world.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Country Escape is a perfect name for this location! It was so quiet & relaxing.The unit was very clean, Jackie, the property manager, was very prompt & thorough in her response to questions & entry instructions. The view of Lake Hudson was beautiful, especially at sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet and comfy!

Location was perfect for the events we were attending. Beds were comfortable and we felt at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience and very clean

Needed the rental for a local family party, there were 7 of us and the house was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect getaway

comfy cottage right by the lake. Everything we needed for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything matched the description. Jacqueline was an excellent host and we highly recommend her along with this property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New carlisle

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend in new buffalo

Clean and simple, priced right
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice cottage. Close to South Bend, only down side to it is no cable TV and no internet. Not completely the worst thing but was a little inconvenient. Accommodations were great and it is quiet. Would rent there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overnight getaway

We loved that the property is ducked off. Kids did not like that there was not internet or smart tv
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

3 granddaughters, daughter and myself went for shopping trip. House was great!! Lots of laughs. Private beach at lake was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Cozy Cottage

Our family had a really lovely long-weekend getaway in his cozy little home. While it snowed 3-5 inches each day outside, we parked it in front of the fireplace and didn't do much other than relax and get the occasional pizza from Black Cat Lanes. The home is small, but the space is very well-utilized, with what appears to be a recent update to the interior. No wifi, but we were able to get great cell coverage (t-mobile towers). Small TV and DVD player were enough for some family movie nights next to the wood-burning fireplace. No oven, washer, or dryer, but we did fine without. Really cozy in the winter; and in spitting distance of a large lake that I imagine would be buzzing with activity in the summer. Oh, and I should mention that Jackie was incredibly detailed in her communication and clearly a very welcoming, generous soul. All in all, highly recommended if OK without some of the typical electronics/appliances -- but, we, for one, plan to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for being great guests. I look forward to being your host again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beds need to be updated. Mattress shows age.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2026
Thank you for the feedback. I’m sorry to hear the bed did not suit your preferences, though our mattress is less than three years old and is a medium firm model choosen to accommodate most sleeping styles. Because comfort is entirely subjective, we always encourage guests to reach out during their stay so I can try to provide alternatives.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Place is very nice and the host was very fast to get back to us and took care of what we needed. Very Nice Place and Host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed at the cottage for 2 nights . A bucket list trip to watch Notre Dame Football game. Great !!!

The home was nice and comfortable… it served our purpose well. The price was reasonably and the owner answered all my questions. I would and am hoping to stay there again in the future. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house/location

House was wonderful for our 2 day stay. Lake was great to see and everything in house was perfect. Thank you to owner who gave us ideas for area! Already looking at next year to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Cute & cozy cottage, beautiful view! Made for a fun, family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time with family

We were in New Carlisle for a family wedding. The cottage was a great location for being a gathering place between events and real close to other activities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beats a hotel any day.

We came into town for a house warming party as a group of 6 we were having trouble finding somewhere that we can stay together being a home game weekend hotels were booked and way over priced. This was perfect. We just needed a place to sleep at night and I found myself not wanting to leave this little cottage. The pictures don't do this cute cottage justice, I was surprised at how much space there actually was compared to what I pictured. The bedding was soft and had that fresh laundered scent that I love. Plenty of towels on hand. Booking and check in was super easy. The property manager or owner was wonderful and gave me all kinds of information. Thanks for the lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2021
Thank you for the lovely review and I'm so happy you enjoyed the house. I would love to host you and your guests again at Gram's cottage anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place to stay for a getaway with Family.

It was exactly how it was described in the pictures.The only issue was the internet my kids didn't enjoy that it didn't have any internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

relaxing weekend getaway

property was as described; we enjoyed our stay. Pretty out of the way and not much to do in the immediate area though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hudson Lake Wedding

We attended a wedding at the golf course in New Carlisle. Some other friends have houses on Hudson lake so this location worked out perfectly for us. Was able to walk to Monroe’s for breakfast, a little over a mile. Property was clean, cozy, and comfortable. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway With Friends

I stayed on this property with a few of my friends and we couldn’t have been happier! It’s so quiet outside, and very clean inside. We loved the loft and that we also had two private bedrooms. The bathroom was stocked with towels and other little necessities you may have forgotten. The beach was a short drive away, not even 5 minutes. It’s a cute small beach, but I would recommend swim shoes since it is rocky. The people are so incredibly nice! We drove out and parked on a side road to see some stars since we are from the city, and someone called us a tow truck. We didn’t need it but how thoughtful! Personally I love the smell of bonfires and hay so I enjoyed being outside. Also the neighbors have cats and a cute little one would come sit in the yard. Be prepared for mosquitoes! Not having WiFi turned out to be great (no worries if you aren’t into that, we had no issues with 5g service!) we were able to connect a few gaming devices that we brought as well. We also loved the DVD collection and had fun blindfolding ourselves and picking a few at random! Would definitely recommend a peaceful stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great location!!!

Simple renting process.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Property Manager/Owner

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As a lifelong Chicago resident, I hold a deep love for my city, with its vibrant neighborhoods, stunning architecture, and rich cultural tapestry. Yet, I also cherish the moments when I can escape the urban hustle and immerse myself in nature. Hiking and exploring the outdoors are my passions, and I'm fortunate to have some of my favorite getaways just a short drive from home.

One of the greatest joys of my life is sharing these adventures with my amazing daughter. She’s always eager for a new day trip, and together we've discovered countless hidden gems in and around Chicago. Whether it's a serene walk along the lakeshore or a challenging hike through nearby forest preserves, we embrace every moment.

When we venture farther afield, our hearts lead us to Colorado. The majestic mountains and sprawling trails offer us endless hours of hiking and breathtaking views. The crisp mountain air and stunning landscapes provide a perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories.

Having stayed in numerous vacation homes, I've come to appreciate the comfort and amenities that make a trip truly special. As a host, I strive to offer those same welcoming touches, ensuring that my guests feel at home and can fully enjoy their own adventures.

Why they chose this property

In 1971, my grandparents visited a home across the street from this property. My grandmother fell in love with the area and expressed her desire to buy a home there someday. As they were leaving their friend's house, they noticed a "For Sale" sign being placed in the window of a nearby cottage. The rest is history.

The house remained in our family until 11 years ago, when it was sold. By a stroke of luck—or perhaps my grandma's heavenly intervention—I discovered that the house was back on the market. I knew I couldn't let this gem slip away.

Today, I am the proud owner of my grandmother's cherished cottage, a place filled with countless childhood memories.

What makes this property unique

This is a cozy cottage located just across the street from the lake. The lake is visible from all enterances. On colder winter nights you can cozy up to the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate! The home is located perfectly at the end of the dead end which means no cars will be driving past the house. Come sit on your deck, and enjoy yourself.

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