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Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere

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Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere

Summary:

Happy Thoughts Cottage



The Space:

With incredible wall-to-wall windows that let the natural light pour in, this quaint cottage tucked away in a quiet neighborhood of New Buffalo will place you mere blocks from the heart of downtown. Step inside to find a beautifully maintained, air-conditioned space with whimsical decor, vaulted ceilings, and an open-concept kitchen and dining area that give the home a decidedly spacious feel. Enjoy a kitchen with every essential and a peninsula breakfast bar, a dining space with a beautiful wood table, and a living room with a large, comfortable sectional sofa, a gas-powered fireplace, and a wall-mounted flatscreen TV. Soak up the summer sunshine outside on the front deck, where cafe tables and chairs overlook the large, fenced-in yard with a lush lawn, mature trees, and an in-ground firepit surrounded by comfortable Adirondack chairs. There's also a rear patio with a grill for outdoor cooking, a table with seating for four, and an outdoor shower to welcome you home from New Buffalo Beach (three-quarters of a mile north) each afternoon. At night, two comfortable bedrooms - one with a queen-size bed and one with a pair of twin beds - and a full bathroom are adjacent to the kitchen. And for those who love a nice stroll, downtown New Buffalo is only a two blocks away, offering great shopping and wonderful eateries. Things to know: Streaming TV services available This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan, LLC.
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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. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and Local are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Local - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 42 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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Great weekend

Great location - walking distance to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage near the heart of down. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! We'd stay here again for sure! Perfect location as we walked all over New Buffalo. Only recommendation is for the property owner to provide SmartTV's so guests can stream their own accounts. We weren't there to watch TV, but at night it's nice to watch sports, news, movies, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Great home for family of 3-4

This house exceeding our expectations for cleanliness. It is a quiet neighborhood and had everything we needed. Walkable to downtown New Buffalo. I would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

What a great stay!

We had an amazing time. The cottage was perfect for us. The front yard was beautiful and allowed our kids to have plenty of room to play. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

We really enjoyed Happy Thoughts Cottage. It was clean, quiet, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

Very cute place with everything we needed. Great location.

We loved all of the windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Cute, Cozy, and Perfectly Located

We had the best stay at this thoughtfully built and furnished home. Close to downtown New Buffalo and within walking distance of all the best the town has to offer, the rooms and beds were very comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed for a great week with two kiddos in tow. We’ll miss the beach and quiet evenings in the yard. Can’t wait to visit again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Perfect for a couple or small family

Location near the beach is great. The fire pit in front is perfect!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

It was cute and nice. But overpriced

Proximity to downtown
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Nice and quiet , walk to everything

Clean, quiet and easy access to town
Verified

8/10 Good

Josie R.

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

A cozy cottage in a great location

This is our second time at Happy Thoughts Cottage. We love the cozy den, front yard for kids to play, and walkability to the main street.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Lovely stay

The house was great. Loved the décor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great location and comfy home!

This was such a great place! Quick walk into town and the beach, and we each had a place to read alone. Great for a small family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Beautiful cabin near the lake

excellent location close to everything, very clean place and easy check in check out. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Cozy and convenient

Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a wonderful stay. Walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. Highly recommend for couples getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Perfect Michigan getaway!

This house was absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway with my husband! It’s such a cute house, and the yard is so nice, and the house is so cozy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Checked all our boxes

Easy walk to downtown which is what we wanted! We brought our baby and toddler and were out of the house most of our stay but after the kids went to bed, the living room was a great space to relax and play games and far enough from the rooms so the kids couldn’t hear us. We drove to the beach which was still very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie L.

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

Cozy weekend.

Cottage was adorable and very clean. We enjoyed the fireplace and the view of the backyard. Cottage was comfortable and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great house, great location!

You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Second stay

We love Happy Thoughts. The location is wonderful. It is a very welcoming and homey cabin that is well appointed and maintained.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Even better than the pictures!

Loved this rental! It was perfect and even more adorable in person!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Anniversary Getaway

The house was homey, cottagey, clean and very cutely decorated. The location was fantastic, walkable to everything from coffee, to dinner, to nightlife, and the grocery store.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great Hideaway

We had a delightful long weekend close to everything the area has to offer. The house was super cosy, and we made ample use of the fire pit, kitchen, and outdoor dining spaces. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Cute bungalow

Loved the bungalow. Very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. Very close to downtown New Buffalo. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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