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NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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One of the most unique spots in the area!
Charming family room at the front of the home
You`ll love cooking in this amazing kitchen
The first floor of the home abounds with natural light and offers beautiful views, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout.
The sunroom on the front porch is a great space to read, offering a bright, peaceful environment.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 82777 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Township Public Library
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Level Bedroom with En Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Level Bedroom with En Suite

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom with En Suite

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Lower Level Full Bathroom - Tub

Main Level En Suite Bathroom

Main Level Half Bath

Upper Level Full Bath En Suite

Upper Level Full Bath En Suite

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip

Welcome to Harbor House, a terrific home offered by Third Coast Vacations, a full-service vacation rental company run by locals who love Harbor Country.   

When you book with us, you aren’t just getting another vacation rental company, you’re getting access to the area’s experts. We know where to go because we live here and we love it. Third Coast Vacations is more than a place to find a great home base for your getaway. 

Staying with us gets you: Discounts for beach rentals, concierge services, charcuterie delivery and more!
Harbor House offers views of the Galien River Preserve and is located in a quiet area in downtown New Buffalo, just 800 yards from the beach. The house features a wrap-around deck ideal for birdwatching, a patio with a dining set and gas grill, two wood-burning fireplaces and a screened porch connected to the deck.

Inside, the home has modern furnishings, a main level living room with large windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. The house is equipped with cable TV, high-speed WiFi, and essential amenities. The open kitchen includes a dining area, breakfast nook, and island bar, suitable for family meals and gatherings.

The lower-level family room has a big-screen TV, DVD player, and foosball table for entertainment. The main floor includes a bedroom with a queen bed, en suite bathroom, and patio access, the other bedrooms require using the stairs. The upper level has a loft office, a second bedroom with a queen bed with en-suite bathrooms, a third bedroom with a king bed with en-suite bathroom, and deck access. The lower level includes a fourth bedroom with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom, plus an air mattress for additional guests. 

Harbor House sits at the end of a quiet road with low traffic and is within easy walking distance of all the shops and restaurants in downtown New Buffalo! 

For a walkthrough video of this home as well as more videos of local beaches, vacation homes, and other local attractions, check out the Third Coast Vacations Youtube Channel. If the link doesn't work, just search Youtube for Third Coast Vacations.

Once you’ve booked a home we will provide you with discount codes for the following:

Weekends Harbor Country, offering beach gear, maui mats / lilly pads, Stand up paddle boards, corn hold sets, board game boxes, coolers, baby items and more!.

Want a charcuterie or S’mores board for your stay? Bougie Boards is a partner company that can help you with all these and more with free delivery to your vacation rental.

Discounts offers will be sent after your reservation is confirmed.
Location
Harbor House is located in downtown New Buffalo on a dead end side street so there isn't much in the way of traffic. 

Parking
There is parking for five cars - 2 in front of the garage and three in front of the nearby wall. The garage is open for storing bicycles and such but not for parking. There is no parking allowed near the front door in the cul de sac area as that is a fire lane, the parking is all at garage level.

Beach Access
The New Buffalo Public Beach is only 4/10 of a mile away, just a short walk! You can also drive, there is a fee to park in the beach lot.

Coffee Maker and other appliances
There is a Cuisinart drip coffee maker with internal filter and hot water, toaster, crock pot, food processor and Kitchen Aid Mixer.

Television/Cable 
There are 5 TVs (3 out of 4 bedrooms, main level living room and lower level sitting room) with Xfinity Comcast cable along with great high-speed wifi for streaming. All the televisions  are smart tv's for easy streaming of Netflix etc. (with your own subcriptions).

Grilling and chilling
There is a hard-lined natural gas grill on the back patio, just off the kitchen and dining area. 

Garbage and Recycling
The City of New Buffalo picks up trash and recycling on Wednesday, there are 2 trash cans and one recycling can. 

Washer and Dryer
There is a private washer and dryer in the laundry room next to the kitchen

Other Amenities
Amazing view of the Galien River Preserve - birdwatcher's paradise!
Harbor Landing Marina is also next door, a boat watchers paradise!
Many board games
Foosball table, TV and sitting area in the lower level
Downtown shopping, restaurants and bars are within easy walking distance as is the depot for access to the non-stop train to and from Chicago.
All four bedrooms have full en-suite bathrooms
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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
Property # 4349620

About the neighborhood

New Buffalo

Downtown New Buffalo, a neighborhood in New Buffalo, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Merganser Point - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Local - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 4 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip 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 NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh and Lake Michigan. Merganser Point and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 5 minutes. New Buffalo Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location worked great with our group,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! Everything was very organized and the house was fab. There were a few things…. Not deal breakers but you might want to fix for the future … steps into house, slippery when wet, and steep. Mattresses in a few rooms, not great. Grouting in bathrooms looked mouldy. Might need a refresh
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would’ve liked to have a list of what supplies are needed as well as what supplies are provided? Also, televisions did not work properly becauseRoku didn’t offer live TV. Keurig coffee maker not provided this year as other years.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very accommodating home in an ideal location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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