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Perfect Home for All Seasons

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sunset from private beach
Pool
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Home for All Seasons

2021 KITCHEN COMPLETELY REMODELED. ! LARGE BON-FIRE PIT, NEW BEDS, NEW POTS AND PANS, FUSE-BALL, PAC MAN MACHINE AND MANY OTHER THINGS. The home itself is across from the beach access and has views of the lake from its large deck. There is a heated pool and jacuzzi located outside for all your summer entertainment. There is plenty of seating outside with a large gas grill, so that those summer days can be spent lounging and relaxing with friends and family. Don't worry parents, the pool is secured by gates, so that the little ones can't get in. The yard is also fenced. Enjoy relaxing and roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Also included are all the modern amenities including WIFI AND CABLE.
Bedroom #1 located on the upper level has a queen, bedroom #2 located on the upper level has two twins, bedroom #3 located on the upper level has a king. Bedroom #4 located in the lower level has a bunk bed with a twin on top and a queen on bottom as well as an additional twin bed, bedroom #5 located in the lower level features two queen beds.

There is a gorgeous fireplace in the inside for those cold fall and winter nights where you want to snuggle up and there is an extra living space downstairs with entertainment for the whole family. The home is located in a nice neighborhood that is walking distance to many of the activities in town.

New Buffalo is the kind of town that lets you get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city without being a million miles away. It is only an hour out of Chicago and 3 hrs from Detroit. You are in a harbor town where the seagulls and the nightly sunsets are the best show in town. There are many activities nearby and walking in and out of the shops is one of the many fun things to do. There is more restaurants in a 10 mile radius than you might find in a large city.
Come visit Harbor Country in New Buffalo and find out what all the buzz is about in New Buffalo.

Keywords: Great Heated pool home with a beach across street and hot tub.

Property manager

Carie O'Donnell
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Local - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Michiana Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 16 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect Home for All Seasons have a pool?

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

Is Perfect Home for All Seasons pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Home for All Seasons?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Home for All Seasons?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Home for All Seasons located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Beach and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 54 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Short Family Vacation

My Family had a great stay. We had an issue with this house being double booked but Carie offered the house next door for the same price and it work very well for us. We also had a problem with the air conditioner, again Carie took care of it immediately. Carie definitely went over and beyond to make it a great trip for all of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse S.

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

Family get away

We had such an amazing time staying in New Buffalo! This house had everything we needed and was in a great location. If you're looking for a place that has something for everyone this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Great location and amenities

We stayed here for a family vacation and it worked out perfectly. There were enough bedrooms with bed configurations that worked. The pool was the biggest hit. You are close to town and so many more adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

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

New Buffalo gold

House was exactly as described in the listing. The hot tub was not working for our stay do to a backordered part but we were informed ahead of time. The heated pool was by far the best part of the property for us. We had 4 kids and 10 adults and we used the pool everyday. The private beach you have access to is ok and very rock heavy but it is private to the neighborhood. New Buffalo beach was awesome and worth the money spent for parking and only 5 minutes away by car. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and definitely would book again. Carie was very prompt with any questions that we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not worth the price tag

This was our third time staying in New Buffalo (an area we love) and our first time at this property. The positives were there is a small neighborhood beach very close by that was nice to walk to and have a look at the water. It's small and rocky but still a nice thing to have. If you want, you can also walk to the main street of shops and restaurants from this house. We enjoyed the large above ground pool, the Pacman game was fun, and the house was big enough for the 9 of us. The cons were that there are many things that need fixed and cleaned up at this property. It seems overall neglected. It was also not very clean. We found moldy old coffee in the coffee pot, the fridge was very gross, there were smears of something sticky on the glass table, and we had several rusty bolts on the deck that we almost stepped on. Some chairs on the deck were almost completely worn through. The king size bed is so high it's hard to get up on and none of the beds were comfortable. The rails for the upper bunk bed were held on with zip ties. Plugs wouldn't stay in most of the outlets because they need replaced. This rental was about 3-4 times as expensive as where we have stayed before, maybe they can charge that because of inflation and demand, but we won't choose this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Management Company ruined our experience

The house was decent the mattresses on the beds could definitely be updated. But the house had some nice features close to beach, nice pool and hot tub. However our main problem was with the management company Lake Effect Vacation Rentals. We were shocked when we were home about a week and got a letter stating $200 of our security deposit was being kept. The reasons stated in the letter were ridiculous, furniture moved, towels left in the outside pool box and blankets used that we're in plastic bags. None of these things were true all the towels were washes, furniture was not moved and there was plenty of blankets in all the bedroom closet so why would we have opened any other blankets. the gas grill also did not work it would lite but it wouldn't stay lit. During our stay a lady from the rental office came out and she could not ge it going either. We voiced our complaints to the rental manage and her responses were ridiculous. I kept all the mails. She then sent us photo copies of pictures that she believed proved her allegations you could not even tell what the pictures were of. She also sent letters from a cleaning service and a maintenance man that were not on any letterhead we could not find record of the cleaning service. We had to buy charcoal and lighte fluid so at least we could cook on the charcoal grill. If I was the owne of this home I would check ou my management company, they have complaints on yelp, Better business bureau and through new buffalo chamber of commerce. We have stayed at numerous houses during the last ten years and have neve had a problem. It was a shame our experience had to be clouded by your management company.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn m.

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

wonderful location

We had a wonderful time. such a great location , close to downtown area and very close to beach access. Definitely will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

June Friend Beach Vacation

Our stay was fabulous. Everything was clean and tidy, the pool was a game changer with the kids, there was an abundance of towels, and the private beach was such a perk. We had 6 adults and 6 kids ranging from 3 to 8, and we would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shayna D.

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

Great place to stay

Overall, very pleased with our experience staying here. Communication prior to arriving was challenging at times but once we arrived it was easy to get a hold of the host when needed. Unfortunately the hot tub was out of service during our stay (the host had let me know) but the pool was heated and absolutely perfect. The house was clean, comfortable and waking distance from town. Would highly recommend and stay here again if we make another trip to New Buffalo. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shamus M.

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

Wonderful place near town

The place was great, close to everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Fantastic location! Awesome relaxation area!

Group of 12 here for the casino and some football. Great location, with plenty of outdoor seating for the whole group!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Lovely property, close to everything you want or need!

We loved our stay. The home is deceptively large, from the outside you would not believe it has five bedrooms and two living rooms. Seating was plentiful and we loved the heated pool. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Paula C.

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

great

The pictures looked a bit different but overall everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn W.

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

Good Time Had By All!!

We had a good time! This place is pricey but if you want to stay near the water and have anything else you need right nearby, you gotta pay 🤣🤣
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Dan L.

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

anniversary family reunion

condition of property average...above ground pool and proximity to New Buffalo best attibutes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Peter B., Hinsdale USA

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

Recommend

Nice property. I would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Excellent getaway!

The property was awesome, plenty of room, super close to the lake and had a killer backyard. Wonderful experience!

10/10 Excellent

Felicia T., Homewood

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

Great place

This house is absolutely stunning. The host was very responsive and the property had everything that is needed for a getaway. We enjoyed the pool, fire pit, patio and hot tub and the neighborhood was beautiful. I walked over to the private beach and the area is so tranquil. The short ride to the sandy beach was quick and very relaxing. I will be returning in the near future and we thank the host for allowing us to utilize her beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great place

Great place kids loved it. Few things needed to be fixed but manager was good about handling it. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Z.

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

Great House

Great location, amenities, etc!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Marilynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

First thing we all would like to Thank you for the wine and fixing for the s’mores also it was very gracious of you to supply play dough for the kids, they really enjoyed it. We had a great time at your home and really enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. They were a big hit with everyone, especially with as hot as it was. A couple of things that we would suggest is that the toaster wasn’t working so a new one would be appreciated by the next renter. Also covering the outlets with outlet covers for the safety aspect. There were a couple of places that the outlets were unsafe. We went to the private beach and it was very rocky, not one that we could spend the day at with small children. There really is no beach. We did go down to see the sunset and it was beautiful! All in all we had a wonderful time. Thank you!

6/10 Okay

Becky S., Indianapolis

Disliked: Location

Pool was great, the rest not so much.

Not a beach near by, but it was a small rocky cove. Not many electrical outlets in house and our plugs kept falling out of them. 1 outlet in 1 bedroom did not have a cover. Fire pit had 2 broken chairs. Hot tub water was cloudy and the pool heater was sitting in a box in the yard. Kudos to management for fixing both of those quickly. Front door lock broke, but it also was fixed quickly. House was dirty, poorly maintained with furniture that was past its expiration date. Poison ivy growing along the front walk. Lovely fridge and good stove.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

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

Ok for pandemic year vacation- charged as if lake front and it is NOT

House would have been fine accommodations except it was dirty. Hair and dust in all corners of room. Do not look under the furniture! We wanted to checkin early but was told COVID cleaning extended the cleaning time, we could not tell. TVs in room do not work with cable, need to bring your own devices to hook up. Pool gates are very loose and broken down, need some attention. “Private beach” is not ideal for the day. It’s a shared small space about 20 yards wide, that is NOT sand as pictured. The pictured beach of sand is the public beach down the road which was very nice but had to pay everyday to go. Just hard to pack up when you are expecting to keep to self during a pandemic time. We booked this and paid what we did thinking we could isolate and couldn’t. Difficult to be pregnant and not be able to join crew at beach bc no private area you planned on. They also came to spray for mosquitos in middle of day, no warning to us. Had to make arrangements to keep kids away. Too pricey not to fit description.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Great getaway from City

Perfect location. Great pool and hot tub. Lots of room to spread out and enjoy. And great little beach to watch the sun set.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

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

Accommodating beach rental

Overall this house fit all of our family's needs. We were able to take our boxer Shelby and there was enough space for our kids to spread out. The karaoke and pac-man machine were a highlight. The beach (all rocks) was literally across the street which was nice to watch the sun set each evening. The kitchen was ok. The soap dispenser in the dish washer is broken but it still worked ok. Overall, the house served our needs. The pool isn't that deep but the weather only allowed us to enjoy it a few days anyway. Typical beach "2nd" type home. Location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

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