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Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo

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Family room
Front porch
Exterior
Room
Guest bath

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to New Buffalo Public Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo

Location, location, location! This completely renovated historic home featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with an upstairs loft can be found nestled in the heart of downtown New Buffalo. Just one block off of the main strip, you are within walking distance of restaurants, bars, the beach, the library, Barney’s grocery store, and the Amtrak. Try your luck at Four Winds casino-only 3 miles away! This home has been outfitted with all new appliances and 4 tvs from 50” to 75”. Washer and dryer on premises. It is equipped with both Starlink satellite and xfinity high-speed internet. Ample parking allows for up to 6 cars.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1612166
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

About the neighborhood

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Public Beach. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Local - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 5 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Copper Rock Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of New Buffalo City Hall and New Buffalo Public Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. New Buffalo Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and everything we needed. Joe was a very good communicator and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nora H.

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

Great location

The owner was very accommodating and the location was very convenient to walk to everything in New Buffalo. It comfortably slept our family of 8.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie O.

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

Captain House stay

We loved our stay in New Buffalo. Host was wonderful. Location stellar. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is incredible! I stayed here with a group of my friends to enjoy a nice weekend in New Buffalo and it was everything we could ask for. There’s a nice outdoor area, plenty of space, and walking distance to all of downtown and the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by JOE O’DONNELL

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