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Easy Walk to Town and the Beach, But Feel Like You're Away From It All

Easy Walk to Town and the Beach, But Feel Like You're Away From It All

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Take a stroll thru the lovely side perennial garden.
Charming home in the peaceful Merchant Street Cottages neighborhood.
New Buffalo, MI in winter is glorious!
Screened-in front porch is the perfect place for enjoying your morning coffee.
Bright living room with gas fireplace, ceiling fan, vaulted ceiling and skylight

Overview of Easy Walk to Town and the Beach, But Feel Like You're Away From It All

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Popular LocationLocal6 min walk
  • Popular LocationNew Buffalo Public Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo11 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)114 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Easy Walk to Town and the Beach, But Feel Like You're Away From It All

Less than 90 minutes from Chicago, but feels like you're a world away. This lovely home is on a quiet, tree-lined street has everything you'll need for a wonderful vacation get-away. Located less than a 10 minute walk to the heart of New Buffalo, you will find a library, many shops, restaurants, bars/breweries, a grocery and liquor store, marina, and amazing sunsets at the public beach. You can even leave your car at home, as the Amtrak stop is less than a 10 minute walk.

The home has a great layout that allows you to spread out over 3 floors.

The 1st floor has a great room/kitchen/dining room with granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, skylight, island in kitchen, Brazilian cherry floors, gas fireplace, screened-in front porch. It has a 1st floor master bedroom with a king bed, sitting room and screened-in porch, a bathroom with a walk-in steam shower.

The 2nd floor has a bedroom with a skylight, queen bed and a huge walk-in closet (with a Pack N Play if needed), a bathroom with walk-in shower, a library and a small loft for additional sleep (or play) space.

The finished basement has a bedroom with a full size and a twin bed, attached bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, tv room with wet bar, gas fireplace, mini pool/ping pong/air hockey game, an elliptical and sleeping space for 3 additional people on the roomy L-shaped couch and a pull-out couch.

There is a washer/dryer in the laundry room. The attached garage has lawn chairs, cruiser bikes and a gas grill. There is an outdoor shower on the back patio to use after the beach, Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, table and chairs, as well as a hammock and a fire pit. There is a heated swimming pool located 3 doors down which is strictly for use by the neighborhood.

We are a pet friendly home, so if you have allergies to pet dander, this may not be the best choice for you.

Property manager

Tracey Lowenthal
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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
Perfect layout for families!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Let us know type of animal(s). Addl fee applies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only allowed outside (NOT in screened-in porches)
When making a fire in the fire pit, the tall screen and top must be used
No parking is allowed on Taylor St. Please park on Merchant St.
Please be sure to review attached Rental Agreement for everyone's safety and enjoyment

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Local - 6 min walk
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 min walk
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 14 min walk
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 6 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 9 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
  • Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Easy Walk to Town and the Beach, But Feel Like You're Away From It All pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Easy Walk to Town and the Beach, But Feel Like You're Away From It All?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Easy Walk to Town and the Beach, But Feel Like You're Away From It All?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Easy Walk to Town and the Beach, But Feel Like You're Away From It All located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Local and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Public Beach are also within 15 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and home
Tracey was absolutely wonderful to work with and very caring.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible home, wonderful stay, delightful city!
New Buffalo is such a special place for our family, and this home DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Not one bit. Beautiful accomodations, plenty of space, lots of benefits and so very close to town. It's also located in such a quaint little community of homes. Incredibly easy walking and access to parking. Will most definitely rent from this spot again! Hosts were very kind, helpful and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend with friends.
Enjoyed the house. It is set up well for everyone to have their own space. Well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies get away
Tracey was the perfect host. Responded immediately to any communication. Home was immaculate and just as described. Kitchen had everything you would need. Just like being at home. Loved the two porches. Walking distance to beach and marina. Great location. Would definitely stay at this beautiful home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay and location - amazing!
Thank you so much for an incredible stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Lowenthal

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We live in Chicago and have come out to "the country" for years, staying at our parents' cabin in Union Pier. Now that we're empty nester's and aren't spending our weekends at our kids' sporting events, we have the time to unwind in beautiful SW Michigan. We're very active, and the area has so much to offer, including jogging, biking, tennis, kayaking, swimming and water sports, wineries and breweries, restaurants and bars, antiquing, farmer's markets and festivals, and gorgeous sunsets.

Why they chose this property

We felt like this house had the best of everything. A comfortable, open layout with 2 outdoor screened-in spaces, a quiet neighborhood, a pool nearby, yet walking distance to all that the town has to offer and the lakefront.

What makes this property unique

The neighborhood is so charming--all the houses are similar in style, but different colors and accents. We see many people out walking their dogs or tooling around on their bikes. It truly feels like a relaxing get-away!

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