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Luxury vacation cottage - walk to downtown New Buffalo, beach, and heated pool!

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A two-story house with a front porch, a red garage door, and a small garden area.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a hanging light fixture.
A dining room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a chandelier. There are potted plants on the table and a framed quote on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with stools, a coffee machine, and a microwave.
A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table with remote controls and candles, and a dining area in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It offers easy access to adventure activities like motorboating, swimming, and fishing. Outdoor areas include a balcony and patio, while sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby golf. The city center location provides access to shopping and attractions like Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to New Buffalo Public Beach
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo Township Public Library
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo City Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #2 (Riverview room)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom #3 (Trundle room)

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3 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #5 - bonus room

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #4 (powder room)

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Luxury vacation cottage - walk to downtown New Buffalo, beach, and heated pool!

Welcome to our vacation home! Newly built in December 2019, Riverview Cottage is located in the heart of downtown New Buffalo in a quiet and quaint neighborhood. Our house is on a deadend street overlooking the Galien River marsh with great sunset views. You can walk to everything - just a few blocks from restaurants (Stray Dog, Redamaks, etc), the local grocery store, shops, and public beach. Close to the casino, wineries, and breweries of Harbor Country. Spend the day at the beach or hang out at our private heated association pool just steps from the house. This house is beautifully decorated and designed for large group vacations. Our house has a fully stocked gourmet kitchen with a dining table that seats 12 comfortably, a living room with large TV and gas fireplace, a fun and relaxing basement which includes a large TV, card table, and gorgeous custom wet bar. Relax with a cocktail on the covered front porch or chill out with a book on the enclosed back patio. Our backyard includes an outdoor dining table, a gas grill, a fire pit, and an outdoor shower. Everything you would need to build wonderful memories with friends and family!

*We kindly ask no reservation requests for bachelor or bachelorette parties.

**Can’t find an available date or need more room? Check out our listing next door at Casamigos Corner (VRBO 2815235)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Subject to forfeiture of damage deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Subject to forfeiture of damage deposit

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If used, clean and cover the grill. Cover the firepit. Make sure outside patio lights are turned off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Owner-specific rental agreement must be signed prior to reservation stay. This will be sent once we accept the reservation.
If the cleaning service finds the house in an unacceptable condition of cleanliness, we may charge extra for cleaning.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1915879vb
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 deadlock
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 Buffalo

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown New Buffalo, a neighbourhood in New Buffalo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Silver Creek Event Center. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Merganser Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury vacation cottage - walk to downtown New Buffalo, beach, and heated pool! have a pool?

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

Is Luxury vacation cottage - walk to downtown New Buffalo, beach, and heated pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury vacation cottage - walk to downtown New Buffalo, beach, and heated pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury vacation cottage - walk to downtown New Buffalo, beach, and heated pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury vacation cottage - walk to downtown New Buffalo, beach, and heated pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury vacation cottage - walk to downtown New Buffalo, beach, and heated pool! located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Township Public Library and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Library and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great layout close to everything had a good time on
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! We’ve stayed in several of the cottages, and this has been the nicest!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations with several different areas making it easy for a larger to gather. Less than two blocks from downtown with numerous shops and restaurants. The home was very clean and we much appreciated that it was well stocked with the essentials. Would definitely consider coming back as the check-in was seamless and the hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dan was an excellent host. Whenever we had a question he was quick to respond and fiery helpful! Would definitely recommend staying at either of their locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is very clean and spacious. Plenty of essentials and fully stocked for your stay. Great location. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this house during our recent family getaway. The house was beautifully decorated and well stocked to meet our needs. Short walk to restaurants, shops and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always have the best time here perfect location plenty of room and closeTo everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay at this property in New Buffalo. Great location with plenty of room for all ten of us. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you for hosting our families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here! It was close to town and an easy walk anywhere we wanted to go! I have to comment on the quality and condition of the kitchen provisioning! The cookware, pots, dishes, silverware was fabulous, best anywhere I've stayed! The beds are extremely comfortable too. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Dan helped us a great deal and was a wonderful communicator. The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to prepare many nice meals. The bed linens and the mattress were extremely comfy. Your can tell Dan didn’t cut any corners on the towels and linens which made a big difference. This is not just a rental house it felt like a home. We had three families from three cities met here for a family vacation and New Buffalo did not disappoint. The community pool was very convenient for our family with littles. We will definitely pick this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean house and everything you would need for a quick getaway! Front porch and back porch incredible plus garage with beach chairs etc…. We had a great time THANK YOU
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay, very welcoming and accommodating. Plenty of room for our group of book club gals to enjoy a fall weekend in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Exactly as advertised. We are hoping to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, we throughly enjoyed staying in this house. The house is very nice and love the location close to the pool, downtown and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit!

We had an awesome time - loved the house and location! Would absolutely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! Would love to host your group again anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Was able to host our group and had the best time. The pool was awesome for little kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

The home was beautiful, clean, and comfortable for our annual family vacation. It was the perfect house for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was fabulous! It was clean, well stocked, great neighborhood, excellent location and the owners were great communicators!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great location for a family vacation! Walking distance to all the restaurants and shops plus access to a perfect heated pool. House was clean and spacious for everybody to have their own separate living quarters.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Xmas trip

Good time with family house was perfect for us and New Buffalo is a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house!

The house is clean, beds are comfortable, and great location to walk downtown! Would recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!

We absolutely loved the house! The location was perfect to town the beach and the community pool. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach cottage for larger group

Wonderful property, super clean, modern, many amenities, walking distance to beach/town, great communication with property owners. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful long weekend getaway!

We had two families staying at the home and it was a wonderful experience! The home is very clean, the finishes were beautiful and location can't be beat! We would for sure stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time at the house. It’s a great house with tons of amenities! Great beds, nice pool, great location right near downtown New Buffalo. Owners are great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dan and Jewel

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We live and work near Chicago and love that New Buffalo is just a little over an hour away as a quick getaway.

Why they chose this property

We are so close to everything. We love how we can leave the car at home and go for a walk or bike ride to the beach, grab a bite to eat, pick up something at the grocery store - so convenient!

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English

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