New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach

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Entire home

Exterior of the home with parking out front

Twin size porch bed. Perfect for late afternoon napping!

Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 142650 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

New Buffalo, MI

New Buffalo Public Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Local
‪15 min walk‬
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
‪11 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Basement bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement living area

1 Double Futon

Bunk room

3 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs master

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half bathroom

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Thanks for checking out our vacation home! Built in 2020, Fort North is located at the end of a dead end street in a quiet and quaint neighborhood. The house is walkable to everything- 3 blocks from Main Street downtown, 6 blocks from beach. It overlooks the Galien River Marsh with spectacular views from the balcony. Relax on the sprawling front porch and enjoy the sunset over the marsh or choose to eat dinner on the back patio.
We are located just minutes away from restaurants like The Stray Dog and Caseys as well as the grocery store, quaint downtown shops, and the public beach. Our favorite is enjoying strawberry ice cream at Nancy's after a late afternoon walk. Just steps away, you can spend the day chilling at the private heated association pool. Close to the local casino, wineries, and breweries, the house is designed for large groups and the neighborhood is family friendly. The kitchen/dining area has seating for 12 and in includes a stocked kitchen with a gas stove and custom cabinets. The living room features a gas fireplace, perfect for curling up with a book. There is an additional living space with bar, table, and beverage fridge in the basement. You will love the peaceful, relaxing vibe our house has!

Property manager

Rachel Barhorst

Premier Host

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Local - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Galien River County Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 7 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

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 - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach have a pool?

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

Is New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Township Public Library and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Marina Park and New Buffalo City Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

11 Nov, 2024

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

Fun weekend in New Buffalo

Our group of friends enjoyed this home which is conveniently located to the beach, restaurants and shopping. It is clean and we really liked the layout. There are plenty of beds and bathrooms for a large group. We were surprised by the lack of large pots and pans. We were cooking for six and had to buy a large pot for pasta. Hopefully they will also supply a bit more toilet paper for guests. Each bathroom had about a half a roll. Otherwise we loved the place and communication with the owner was excellent. .

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful home in a great area

This home is beautifully decorated and very well supplied with everything you need. From kitchen supplies, to beach towels and toys, to bath towels and toilet paper, it is well stocked. We loved having 3 separate floors so that each of our children (and their family) could have their own private space. Each floor also had its own temperature control. Our grandkids loved playing hide and seek and found so many fun places to hide. They also loved watching the train go by several times a day (This is not disturbing at all. They are fairly quiet, very short, and not late at night). The house is very conveniently located near the town, so walking was no problem. The walk to the beach is a little longer and if you have a lot of things or it's very hot, I would recommend driving. You do have to pay for parking but we had Uber Grandpa who shuttled us back and forth, so it worked out well for us. We had hurricane force winds come through one night during our stay which caused a few problems (obviously to no fault of the owners) but all was taken care of and the owners continued to check in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our only complaint is that the front porch and grill could use a good cleaning and make sure to bring your bug spray as the mosquitos were loving us. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janice C.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect home setup for our family.

Lovely newer home with charming decor. Within walking distance to all the fun; pool,lake,restaurants and shopping. Short drive to kids fishing spot. The hostess was very prompt and helpful when we had a question or problem. Our only complaint for our stay was the home was in need of a deep cleaning before we arrived.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany V.

3 Aug, 2024

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

Good for kids and couples and singles

My friends and I had a great time! They all have children, and the house accommodated them well. Kids loved the pool. It can get pretty packed tho. Close and walkable even with kids!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Amazing return stay!

We love this house- it was our second year coming back! We've made so many memories at the beach, walking into town for dinner and ice cream and swimming at the neighborhood pool. The house has everything we need and is beautifully decorated. The kids love the bunk room! We all loved spending time on the front porch. We were even inspired to buy a shuffle board table after our first stay! Thank you for another great stay, we hope to be back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Another great stay!

This is the second time we have stayed in this house, it’s perfect for a family vacation. The location is great to the pool, downtown and beach. Rachel is very responsive to inquiries. I would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Jul, 2024

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

Girls beach and shopping time.

We had a wonderful stay at this well appointed beautiful home. The owner told us about great places to eat and places to visit. We walked to the beach everyday and enjoyed Lake MI - so refreshing. After dinner we walked the 1/2 mile and loved the perfect sunset views over the water. We had fun playing pickle ball at the local high school were there were 8 courts at least. We would enjoy coming here again ❤️. Thank you - highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna V.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Summer Getaway

The house was perfect for our family! It comfortably slept our family of 5 plus both sets of grandparents. We love renting in the Merchant Street cottage community, the location is great and you’re within walking distance of everything you need. We thoroughly enjoyed the shuffle board table in the evenings!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay with fully stocked home

We enjoyed our stay in this home for the weekend. The home was stocked with everything we needed: an abundance of towels, coffee maker, cooking pots and pans, plenty if utensils, beach chairs and pool needs, and more. Everything was in clean, working order. The beds were comfortable and clean with plenty of sheets, pillows and extra blankets. Location is perfect for a walkable vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sue W.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Family time

We had a wonderful time together with 3 families. Plenty of room to be together or to have quiet time. Beautiful area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Whitakers Fourth of July fun!

Staying at this property for the second year in a row! Already booked it for next year as well. We love the convenience of the location. We love the home layout as well. My young granddaughter gets a kick out of the train that comes by every few hours. Overall just a wonderful vacation spot for my family of 10!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Another Amazing Time

3rd year in a row we've stayed here and it never disappoints! Looking forward to staying here again next year

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

26 May, 2024

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

Perfect Girls Getaway

It’s a beautiful home with tons of space, attention to details and excellent location. It was the perfect spot for a girls weekend because it was so walkable to anything you’d want - coffee, bars, restaurants, beach, marina. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

19 May, 2024

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

Great house for Bachelorette Gathering

I rented this house for my daughter’s Bachelorette weekend! The house is absolutely beautiful and located a few blocks from the downtown and beach (both walking distance). From the big front porch to the quaint back room and patio…the house is perfect! It is decorated so nicely, has a fully equipped kitchen, and lots of bedroom and bathroom space. I would rent this house again and again and again! And…the neighborhood pool is an added plus!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

26 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect Place for Girls Weekend

The house offered a perfect home base for our girls weekend. It’s conveniently located to many shops, restaurants, breweries, etc. There was more than enough space for our group of 7. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christen W.

1 Oct, 2023

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

Weekend trip

The stay was great. The location was easy to get to and it was walkable to everything in town The amenities in the house are great. We had 12 girls stay in the house comfortably and be everyone enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

15 Aug, 2023

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

Great house!

We had a wonderful stay; the house was perfect for both adults and kids. The pool and proximity to the beach and town were great!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

10 Aug, 2023

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

Amazing home close to everything!

We came on a family trip here with 4 adults and 5 kids under 6. The house is stocked with all of the towels, beach towels and beach gear we needed. We loved playing shuffleboard and foozball in the basement. Lots of meals were enjoyed on the front porch. The neighborhood pool was close and perfect for our young kids. It's just a couple blocks to everything in town- we walked to dinner/ice cream every night. The beach is ~1/2 mile away. We walked to the beach one time and decided to drive the next time since we had so many young kids, but it's not far. The beds were very comfortable. We loved how the house was decorated! We hope to make it an annual tradition to come stay here!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeria S.

21 Jul, 2023

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

Beach vacation

The house is well kept and maintained. We had everything we needed. We loved no traffic being on the dead end road. From the 4 year old to the 67 year old , rooms accommodated well. The community pool is small but very nice. Beach is a walk but very easy to get to. Tge train is close but didn’t bother us .

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

10 Jul, 2023

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

Already booked for next year!

We absolutely loved this house. Eight adults and one child and we had plenty of room! Our favorite part was the basement, we played so many games of table top shuffleboard! We booked it for 2024 before we even left the property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing Place & Location

We really enjoyed our stay and the house couldn't have been any better for our small group. The location to everything was spot on. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful Time!

This house is fantastic and walking distance to everything!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Awesome!

Location and property couldn’t be more awesome! Our group had plenty of space and enjoyed exploring many local restaurants just a short walk away!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Stayed for a girls weekend had a great time!

Everything was just fabulous!! Location was excellent!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

19 May, 2023

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

A Green Goddess

We had the best time here for my bachelorette party! The house was clean, exactly as described, and walking distance to town. Rachel was responsive and check in was easy. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Barhorst

We are a family of five who love enjoying all that New Buffalo has to offer!

Why they chose this property

This house has truly been a labor of love for us! We constructed and finished the house ourselves! We tried to think about everything to make your stay as enjoyable and relaxing, right down to the last detail. We hope that you enjoy all of our hard work and the fun we had along the way!