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The Whit: Summer Paradise – Hot Tub, Heated Pool & Family Fun!

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Zona de estar
Zona de estar
Restauración
Cocina privada
Terraza o patio

Comentarios

9,4 de 10
Excepcional
5 habitaciones2 baños o más10 huéspedes

Servicios populares

  • Piscina privada
  • Bañera de hidromasaje en las instalaciones
  • Aparcamiento en las instalaciones disponible
  • Se admiten mascotas
  • Cocina
  • Lavadora

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo Railroad Museum
    ‪A 6 min a pie‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪A 9 min a pie‬
  • Place, Playa pública de New Buffalo
    ‪A 16 min a pie‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪A 35 min en coche‬

Habitaciones y camas

5 habitaciones (capacidad para 10 personas)

Habitación 1

1 sofá cama doble

Habitación 2

1 cama de matrimonio grande

Habitación 3

1 cama de matrimonio grande

Habitación 4

1 cama de matrimonio

Habitación 5

1 cama de matrimonio

Habitación 6

2 camas individuales

2 baños y 1  aseo

Baño 1

Bañera · WC · Solo ducha

Baño 2

WC · Solo ducha

Baño 3

WC

Otros espacios

Porche o patio
Cocina
Jardín
Comedor

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The Whit: Summer Paradise – Hot Tub, Heated Pool & Family Fun!

The Whit

SLEEPS: 10
BEDROOMS: 5
BATHROOMS: 2.5

*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

The Whit features 2.5 luxuriously equipped bathrooms with stone-top vanities, high-end fixtures, and glass-enclosed showers and tubs. The master bath includes twin vanities and a walk-in shower. There's also a top-tier washer-dryer combo for convenience.
Outside, enjoy the stunning pool with its expansive deck and a massive Jacuzzi hot tub. There's outdoor dining overlooking the pool, complemented by a cozy fire-pit perfect for evening relaxation under the stars. The property includes five off-street parking spaces.
Located just two blocks from New Buffalo's bustling downtown, you're close to fine dining, galleries, and boutique shopping. A short walk takes you to a pristine Lake Michigan beach. The area offers numerous recreational activities with its large harbor nearby—think boat rentals, kayaking, and fishing cruises. Explore surrounding parks with extensive hiking and biking trails. New Buffalo's Oselka Park features sports facilities, and nearby Union Pier offers additional dining and coffee spots. With such a central location, a myriad of engaging vacation activities are at your fingertips.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, Central Air

Bathrooms:
Main Floor-
Bathroom 1- Shower/tub, toilet, 2 sinks
Bathroom 2- Toilet, sink
Lower Level-
Bathroom 3- Shower, toilet, sink

Beach/Swimming: A short walk to New Buffalo Beach(.7 miles)

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Level-
Bedroom 1: 2 Twins
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: King Bed
Lower Level-
Bedroom 4: King Bed
Bedroom 5: Queen Bed
Additional sleeping: Queen sleeper sofa

Boats: None provided

Boat Launch: Public boat launch is .9 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:
* New Buffalo Beach: 3 minutes (0.7 miles)
* Oselka's Snug Harbor Marina: 3 minutes (0.8 miles)
* Galien River County Park: 7 minutes (2 miles)
* Four Winds Casino: 7 minutes (3.4 miles)
* Washington Park Zoo: 16 minutes (10.6 miles)
* Warren Dunes State Park: 17 minutes (13.5 miles)
* Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets: 20 minutes (14 miles)
* Fernwood Botanical Garden: 34 minutes (25.6 miles)
* Krasl Art Center: 32 minutes (27.6 miles)
* Curious Kids' Museum: 32 minutes (27.8 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: Yes, Electric fireplace in lower level

Fire-pit: Yes, wood not provided

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, Natural gas grill

Grocery Store: Barney's 1 min(.2 miles)

Heat: Forced air furnace

Internet/WIFI: Yes, 700 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: Enough for 3 cars in driveway plus 2 in back. No street parking or parking on the grass.

Pets: Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed. Please Note: Pets are not permitted in the pool or hot tub.

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: In a neighborhood, but backyard has privacy fencing for pool area and Hot Tub

Space: Multi level(Main and lower floor)

Special Features:
Hot Tub
Heated Pool

Seniors: Welcome, there are steps to lower level and to pool

Televisions:
Living Room- 55" Smart TV
Bedrooms- 43" Smart TV's in all bedrooms
Lower Level Living- 55 " Smart TV

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:
* Warren Dunes State Park (7 miles) – Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
* Lake Michigan Wine Trail (10-15 miles) – Winter wine tastings at local wineries.
* Four Winds Casino (2 miles) – Indoor gaming and dining.
* Galien River County Park (5 miles) – Winter hiking and wildlife watching.
* Lions Park (0.5 miles) – Sledding hill for winter fun.
* Ice Skating (20-30 miles) – Nearby rinks in Michigan City and St. Joseph.

Wood: Not provided

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Información sobre la zona

New Buffalo

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en New Buffalo, en el centro y en un lago. Si quieres sumergirte en la belleza natural de la región, acércate a Lago Míchigan o a Costa Nacional Dunas de Indiana. New Buffalo Railroad Museum y New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot también merecen la pena. Descubre todas las actividades acuáticas que podrás hacer en la zona, como kayak o esquí acuático; además, tendrás ocasión de disfrutar de la naturaleza al aire libre con opciones tan variadas como las rutas a pie o en bicicleta o el ecoturismo.
Mapa
New Buffalo, MI

Qué hay en los alrededores

  • New Buffalo Public Library - A 5 min a pie - 0.4 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - A 6 min a pie - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall - A 8 min a pie - 0.7 km
  • Local - A 9 min a pie - 0.8 km
  • Playa pública de New Buffalo - A 16 min a pie - 1.4 km

Cómo moverse por la zona

  • Estación de tren de New Buffalo: 8 min a pie
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.): a 42 min en coche

Restaurantes

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬A 9 min en coche
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬A 9 min en coche
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬A 2 min en coche
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬A 10 min en coche
  • ‪Copper Rock Steakhouse - ‬A 3 min en coche

Comentarios

9,4

Excepcional

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1 comentarios de un total de 13 con una puntuación de 6 - Normal
1 comentarios de un total de 13 con una puntuación de 4 - Mediocre
0 comentarios de un total de 13 con una puntuación de 2 - Horrible

9,4/10

Limpieza

10/10

Llegada

10/10

Comunicación

9,6/10

Ubicación

9,2/10

Precisión del anuncio

Comentarios

Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Cheri S.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Our family stayed in your place for four days and really enjoyed the home, the location, the pool, hot tub and all of its amenties! We will definitely stay here in the future!
Se alojó 4 noches en agosto de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 14 de sept de 2025
Thank you! We're so happy you enjoyed the home and amenities. You were wonderful guests, and we’d love to host you again in the future! -Van FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Brian M.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Great location and pool

This was our second time staying here. Can't beat the location. Pool and hot tub got a lot of use. Fun visit.
Se alojó 4 noches en junio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de jul de 2025
Thank you for staying with us again, Brian! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and made the most of the pool and hot tub. You’ve been fantastic guests both times, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Sara B.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Great for a girls trip

Great space for 6. Easy walk to restaurants and shopping. Enjoyed the hot tub during our spring stay.
Se alojó 2 noches en marzo de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 25 de mar de 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Sara! We're so glad you enjoyed the space, the convenient location, and the hot tub during your spring stay. We'd love to host you again! -Van FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Robyn m.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

weekend getaway

wonderful fall weekend in a place I love to visit.
Se alojó 2 noches en octubre de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 25 de oct de 2024
We’re thrilled you had a wonderful fall weekend in a place you love Robyn! It’s always a pleasure to host you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again! - Van FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Brian M.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Wonderful house in a great location!

House was clean and perfect for our family with older kids. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and walks to restaurants and the beach.
Se alojó 4 noches en junio de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 18 de jul de 2024
Brain, thank you for writing this lovely review. We're glad that The Whit worked so very well for you. You were great guests, and we hope to see you back again. - Claire, FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Dan B.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Perfect Location and Nice Place

Five adults and four children were easily able to have a wonderful stay at The Whit. It is as advertised. Highly recommended. The location is walkable to everything, and the pool is really special. The service was also fantastic upon one minor hot tub issue we found at check-in. Do not hesitate. Book at The Whit!
Se alojó 3 noches en junio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 2 de jul de 2025
Thank you so much for the glowing review Dan! We’re thrilled to hear your group had a wonderful stay at The Whit and that everything met your expectations. You were absolutely fantastic guests and a joy to host. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Samantha D.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

A great family trip

We loved the cleanliness and space in the house. Plenty of areas to gather and spread out. The pool is clean and warm and we were able to be in it all day even as it cooled down toward the evenings. Would definitely stay here again!
Se alojó 3 noches en septiembre de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 15 de oct de 2024
Samantha, we are so glad that you enjoyed the cleanliness and spaciousness of the house. I't great to know that the warm pool was a hit, even having cooler eveinings. You were great guests and we'd love to host you again soon.- Van FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Jan W.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

The Whit

Great place and location. Loved the house. Would stay there again. Loved the heated pool. Only recommendation is the pool sides and steps need cleaned. Thank you.
Se alojó 2 noches en agosto de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 2 de nov de 2024
Thank you for your feedback Jan! We’re so glad you enjoyed the house, location, and especially the heated pool. We appreciate your note about the pool sides and steps and will make sure they’re given extra attention. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Brian S.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

The pool!!!

If you have a family with kids this is the perfect spot. The pool was what did it. When you’re done with the beach and the kids have a little energy to burn off after dinner but before bed, it’s perfect. The deep end of the pool has to be over 5 1/2 feet, perfect for teenagers. You get to set the hot tub temperature, 99 degrees with the whole family enjoying themselves, in and out of the heated pool and the hot tub. Stairs are there so you have to keep an eye on the little ones, but soooo worth it. Please everyone use the shower downstairs, it’s amazing!
Se alojó 6 noches en julio de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 30 de ago de 2024
Brian, what a fabulous review! We agree, that pool is pretty fabulous. It sounds like your family had a blast during your stay. You were great guests, and we hope to work with you again. -Claire, FVR
Verificado

4/10 Mediocre

Suzy H.

Aspectos positivos: Llegada, comunicación y ubicación
Aspectos negativos: Precisión del anuncio

Overpriced-Low Quality- Lacked Essentials

House exterior was not well maintained-weeds and untrimmed trees around pool. Hot tub was murky and exterior light bulbs not working. Even the inflatables were not usable. Poor quality beds and linens, outdoor mats had holes in them, kitchen had the bare minimum essentials to prepare a meal. Would not stay again.
Se alojó 3 noches en agosto de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 3 de nov de 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m truly sorry that The Whit did not meet your expectations. You are absolutely correct; the landscaping should have been better maintained by the professional company we’ve entrusted with this work, and we’ll ensure they uphold our standards going forward. The lighting has been checked, and I can confirm that it’s all in working order. Additionally, we have a professional hot tub company handling regular maintenance to keep it in top condition for our guests. I apologize for the oversight with the inflatables left by a previous guest. Our cleaner should have addressed this, and we’ll review our processes to prevent similar oversights in the future. While The Whit offers a fantastic location with the added amenities of a hot tub and pool, I hear your suggestions regarding possible upgrades, and we will bring them to the property owner. Thank you once again for your feedback—it helps us improve our guests’ experiences, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Warm regards, Cara Owner, Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Sarah E.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

“Vacation” with 8 kids

My family (kids ages 1, 2, 4, and 6) stayed here with another couple who also have 4 kids the same ages. House was clean and felt newly redone on the inside. Everything was pretty well set up for kids. Doors out to the pool are deadbolted and have added child locks. To get down to the pool off the deck you have to open gate that was too difficult for even the 6 year olds to open independently. They had a basket of toys, and a bunch of board games. Only child proofing recommendation I would make to those looking at staying here is to bring a baby gate if you have any kids not comfortable on stairs. The stairs leading down to the basement are open to the main floor. Location is very walkable to town and a longer walk to the beach. This walk is through town though so easy to make a pit stop on the way to/from. The negative about the location is that it is on the main road so can’t really let kids play in front yard. Overall it’s a great house and we hope to return!
Se alojó 3 noches en julio de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 17 de ago de 2024
Sarah, thank you for this great review, especially in regards to how the cottage works with small children. We're glad that you had a good stay, and we hope that you come back again. - Claire, FVR
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Elizabeth C.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

No-stress New Buffalo Vacation home

I am giving our experience at The Whit five stars - but please read further to make sure it works for your vacation. We enjoyed our stay at The Whit for three nights - just four of us so the house was the perfect size!! The pool and deck is the largest selling point here! We decided that we are more a "pool family" versus a "beach family," (haha) so the proximity of the house to the beach was perfect and we were able to enjoy the best of both worlds. One night we built a fire in the pit and enjoyed S'mores. The house is conveniently located and is a short walk to all the wonderful shops and restaurants that New Buffalo has to offer. The Whit itself is in great condition. The beds are all fairly comfortable but could use some new pillows! The house can sleep ten people but if you're all going to shower before dinners out, there are only two showers. In my opinion that would be the only negative in booking this house with a larger group. For my family of four (teenaged kids) we had plenty of space. There is a sliding door that closes off the bedroom area, so if you had little kids going to bed at an early hour, you could close off the bedrooms and still enjoy the main living space. In addition, the washer and dryer work great! Lastly, the Whit is pet friendly. We also brought our mini Australian Labradoodle who stayed in his crate while we were gone. There is a hose where we washed him off after the beach. I would recommend this house!
Se alojó 3 noches en junio de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 28 de jun de 2024
Elizabeth, thank you so very much for taking the time to write this extensive review and for your recommendation. We agree that having a pool, being just a short walk to the beach plus being dog friendly makes this property the perfect vacation home. You were great guests, and we hope to see you back again. - Claire, FVR
Verificado

6/10 Normal

Varsha V.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación y ubicación

Good House but average experience overall

We rented this house as a group of friends to enjoy our Memorial Day weekend. The house itself was good and the location was great. A few things that I want to highlight that could have made our experience better: 1. We asked the host for the code to the garage, which was shared to us. We wanted to understand if there is space to park our car in the garage and to understand if we could borrow firewood. Since the host shared the garage code, we opened the garage and went in to look for firewood. We understood that we were not supposed to use the things from the garage from a note there so we closed the garage. We then got a call from the host saying they have videos of us going through their personal property and that we were never supposed to have been in the garage. This felt extremely unprofessional. If we weren’t supposed to be there, we should have never received the code. They shared the code and then they called us and made it sound like it was our fault. The conversation felt very accusative which we did not appreciate. 2. The dishwasher was completely broken and was a major inconvenience. We hand washed all our dishes throughout the trip and had to clean the multiple leaks from the dishwasher.3. The kitchen was not very well stocked, it only had very basic condiments. The ice bag in the freezer was already open and used. 4. The swimming pool could have been heated a few degrees more for a much better experience. Overall, an average experience.
Se alojó 3 noches en mayo de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 8 de nov de 2025
I’m glad you and your friends were able to spend Memorial Day together — that time with loved ones is always special. I’m sorry your experience wasn’t as ideal as either of us had hoped. The garage is for storage only and not for guest use, as there isn’t enough space to park a vehicle. A new employee mistakenly provided you with the code — my sincere apologies for that confusion. Please know that there was no intent for my staff to sound accusatory in our communication. As for firewood, it’s not included or advertised as a provided amenity. However, there are several nearby options in New Buffalo where you can easily purchase or even have wood delivered for convenience. The dishwasher was not completely broken — it had a small seal leak. When you called, our team offered to send someone to inspect it right away, but you preferred not to be disturbed, which we completely understand. We suggested using a towel temporarily to protect the floor from any small leak. I appreciate your feedback about the kitchen supplies and your preference for a more generously stocked setup beyond the basics. We’ll take that into consideration for future improvements. Regarding the pool, I wish you would have reached out about the temperature — it can be adjusted to your liking during your stay. I’m sorry we didn’t “wow” you this time. I completely understand that this stay felt more “average,” but I hope the quality time you shared with friends helped make the trip memorable, nonetheless. Warm regards, Cara
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