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Castaway Villas: Blooming Getaway: Hot Tub & Spacious Retreat Near Beach
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6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 144200 sq ft
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New Buffalo, MI
- Place, New Buffalo City Hall3 min walk
- Place, New Buffalo Public Beach11 min walk
- Place, Local11 min walk
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Guest House
1 King Bed
Guest House
1 Queen Bed
Main House
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Main House
1 Queen Bed
Main House
1 King Bed
Main House Loft
4 Twin Beds
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest House
Toilet · Shower only
Main House
Toilet · Shower only
Main House
Toilet · Shower only
Main House
Toilet · Shower only
Main House
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Castaway Villas: Blooming Getaway: Hot Tub & Spacious Retreat Near Beach
Castaway Villas
SLEEPS: 14
BEDROOMS: 6
BATHROOMS: 4.5
*Hot Tub
*Heated Swimming Pool -(available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
*Near Beach
*1 camera facing driveway
*FRIDAY TO FRIDAY BOOKINGS ONLY MID-MAY THROUGH MID-SEPTEMBER
Castaway Villas in New Buffalo, Michigan, is a spacious retreat accommodating up to 14 guests across six bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The property comprises a main house and a guest house, both equipped with central air conditioning for comfort. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a heated swimming pool (available from Memorial Day through Labor Day), a year-round hot tub, a pool table, and foosball. The villas are conveniently located just 0.6 miles from Lake Michigan's New Buffalo Beach, offering easy access to waterfront activities. Additional features include a natural gas grill, fire pit, and high-speed internet (1000 MBPS). Please note that pets are not allowed, and parking is available for up to four cars in the driveway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Yes, for both main house and Guest house
Bathrooms:
Guest House- Full bathroom with Shower, sink, toilet
Main House-
Main Floor-
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Half Bath- toilet and sink
Upper Level-
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Beach/Swimming: A short walk to New Buffalo Beach(.6 miles)
Bedroom Configurations:
First Floor-
Bedroom 1: King and Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3- King Size Bed
Loft Area- 4 Twin Beds
Guest House-
Bedroom 1- King Size Bed
Bedroom 2- Queen Size Bed
Boats: None Provided
Boat Launch: Public boat launch is .8 miles away!
Cable: Not traditional cable but all TV's are capable of streaming!
Cell Phone Service: Excellent service in this area
Coffee Maker: Dual 12 cup/Keurig combo. Coffee and sugar provided
Distances:
* Oselka's Snug Harbor Marina: 1 minute (0.3 miles)
* New Buffalo Beach: 3 minutes (0.6 miles)
* Galien River County Park: 7 minutes (1.8 miles)
* Four Winds Casino: 9 minutes (3.9 miles)
* Washington Park Zoo: 16 minutes (10.4 miles)
* Warren Dunes State Park: 18 minutes (13.6 miles)
* Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets: 20 minutes (14 miles)
* Fernwood Botanical Gardens: 34 minutes (25.7 miles)
* Krasl Art Center: 31 minutes (27.7 miles)
* Curious Kid's Museum: 32 minutes (27.9 miles)
* Notre Dame University: 40 minutes (39 miles)
* Chicago: 1 hour 20 minutes (70 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 1 hour 44 minutes (109 miles)
* Toledo, OH: 3 hours (189 miles)
* Detroit: 3 hours 18 minutes (215 miles)
Dock: Not on property, but marina is just down the street!
Drinking Water: City water
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: No
Fire-pit: Yes. Please bring your own firewood
Fishing: Nearby in local Harbor
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Golf:
Woodlands Course at Whittaker 5 min (2.9 miles)
Grand Beach Golf Course 9 min (4.3 miles)
Grill: Yes
Grocery Store: Barney's 3 min(.4 miles)
Heat: Forced Air Furnace
Internet/WIFI: Yes, 1000 MBPS
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: Room for 4 cars in driveway. There is no street parking in front of home, you will be ticketed.
Pets: No pets allowed at this property
Pool/hot tub- The pool opens around Memorial Day and closes at end of September. This is scheduling and weather dependent. We cannot guarantee the pools past the 22nd or so of September. The hot tubs will remain open all year.
Privacy: Neighborhood
Space: Multi Level home with guest house
Special Features:
Large Hot Tub
Beach Entry Pool (available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Pool Table
Foosball
Seniors: Welcome, there are stairs in the home but bedrooms on main floor
Televisions:
Living Room- Large TV capable of streaming
Bedrooms- All feature a TV capable of streaming
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent provided
Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Berrien County and Southwest Michigan snowmobile trails).
* Ice Skating
Distance: 10-15 miles (local rinks like Berrien Springs Ice Rink).
* Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 15-20 miles (trails in Galien River County Park or Weko Beach).
* Sledding
Distance: 5-10 miles (local parks like Tight Park or Silver Creek Park).
* Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 10-15 miles (nearby trails in Warren Dunes State Park or Galien River County Park).
Wood: Not provided
SLEEPS: 14
BEDROOMS: 6
BATHROOMS: 4.5
*Hot Tub
*Heated Swimming Pool -(available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
*Near Beach
*1 camera facing driveway
*FRIDAY TO FRIDAY BOOKINGS ONLY MID-MAY THROUGH MID-SEPTEMBER
Castaway Villas in New Buffalo, Michigan, is a spacious retreat accommodating up to 14 guests across six bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The property comprises a main house and a guest house, both equipped with central air conditioning for comfort. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a heated swimming pool (available from Memorial Day through Labor Day), a year-round hot tub, a pool table, and foosball. The villas are conveniently located just 0.6 miles from Lake Michigan's New Buffalo Beach, offering easy access to waterfront activities. Additional features include a natural gas grill, fire pit, and high-speed internet (1000 MBPS). Please note that pets are not allowed, and parking is available for up to four cars in the driveway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Yes, for both main house and Guest house
Bathrooms:
Guest House- Full bathroom with Shower, sink, toilet
Main House-
Main Floor-
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Half Bath- toilet and sink
Upper Level-
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Beach/Swimming: A short walk to New Buffalo Beach(.6 miles)
Bedroom Configurations:
First Floor-
Bedroom 1: King and Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3- King Size Bed
Loft Area- 4 Twin Beds
Guest House-
Bedroom 1- King Size Bed
Bedroom 2- Queen Size Bed
Boats: None Provided
Boat Launch: Public boat launch is .8 miles away!
Cable: Not traditional cable but all TV's are capable of streaming!
Cell Phone Service: Excellent service in this area
Coffee Maker: Dual 12 cup/Keurig combo. Coffee and sugar provided
Distances:
* Oselka's Snug Harbor Marina: 1 minute (0.3 miles)
* New Buffalo Beach: 3 minutes (0.6 miles)
* Galien River County Park: 7 minutes (1.8 miles)
* Four Winds Casino: 9 minutes (3.9 miles)
* Washington Park Zoo: 16 minutes (10.4 miles)
* Warren Dunes State Park: 18 minutes (13.6 miles)
* Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets: 20 minutes (14 miles)
* Fernwood Botanical Gardens: 34 minutes (25.7 miles)
* Krasl Art Center: 31 minutes (27.7 miles)
* Curious Kid's Museum: 32 minutes (27.9 miles)
* Notre Dame University: 40 minutes (39 miles)
* Chicago: 1 hour 20 minutes (70 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 1 hour 44 minutes (109 miles)
* Toledo, OH: 3 hours (189 miles)
* Detroit: 3 hours 18 minutes (215 miles)
Dock: Not on property, but marina is just down the street!
Drinking Water: City water
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: No
Fire-pit: Yes. Please bring your own firewood
Fishing: Nearby in local Harbor
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Golf:
Woodlands Course at Whittaker 5 min (2.9 miles)
Grand Beach Golf Course 9 min (4.3 miles)
Grill: Yes
Grocery Store: Barney's 3 min(.4 miles)
Heat: Forced Air Furnace
Internet/WIFI: Yes, 1000 MBPS
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: Room for 4 cars in driveway. There is no street parking in front of home, you will be ticketed.
Pets: No pets allowed at this property
Pool/hot tub- The pool opens around Memorial Day and closes at end of September. This is scheduling and weather dependent. We cannot guarantee the pools past the 22nd or so of September. The hot tubs will remain open all year.
Privacy: Neighborhood
Space: Multi Level home with guest house
Special Features:
Large Hot Tub
Beach Entry Pool (available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Pool Table
Foosball
Seniors: Welcome, there are stairs in the home but bedrooms on main floor
Televisions:
Living Room- Large TV capable of streaming
Bedrooms- All feature a TV capable of streaming
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent provided
Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Berrien County and Southwest Michigan snowmobile trails).
* Ice Skating
Distance: 10-15 miles (local rinks like Berrien Springs Ice Rink).
* Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 15-20 miles (trails in Galien River County Park or Weko Beach).
* Sledding
Distance: 5-10 miles (local parks like Tight Park or Silver Creek Park).
* Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 10-15 miles (nearby trails in Warren Dunes State Park or Galien River County Park).
Wood: Not provided
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood
New Buffalo
Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Downtown New Buffalo, a neighborhood in New Buffalo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

New Buffalo, MI
What's nearby
- New Buffalo City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- New Buffalo Township Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
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Getting around
Restaurants
- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar - 10 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
- The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
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Communication
10/10
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9.6/10
Listing accuracy
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Oct 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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May 4, 2025
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Mary M.
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10/10 Excellent
Dana P.
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for extended families
Dana P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
May 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a friends gathering
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
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Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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Aug 3, 2024
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Marleen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
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Oct 14, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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Jul 15, 2024
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Excellent home and location
Jaipal S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy O.
Nov 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
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Aug 18, 2024
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Margaret O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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Aug 30, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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About the host
Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
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