This is a beautiful home, with a large kitchen that enocourages getting together. The upstairs bedrooms were bigger than expected. The house was very clean and ready to go. Check in was easy, with an electronic door lock, so our multiple family members could get in and out without physical keys.
The location is really great. I rented this place after careful consideration, as I have been looking to buy in the area, and I know the area block by block. This house is a great place to set off for long walks, go jogging, or head to the lakefront to see the sunset. (The beach was actually washed out this year in many places, but you can walk along the street above the beach.)
The grocery store in downtown New Buffalo is surprisingly good, given the small size of the town.
Cell phone coverage in Michiana and Michiana Shores can be spotty and limited. That's good if you are trying to get away, but it was challenging for us, as we were doing remote working and schooling. We had minor issues with the internet the first day, and the host called Comcast which resolved the problem. So the moral of the story is reach out to the hosts -- they will quickly help out.
I would definitely stay here again. The house, hosts, and location were a great getaway from Chicago.