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Last minute summer openings! Enjoy the beach, pool, and downtown New Buffalo!

Last minute summer openings! Enjoy the beach, pool, and downtown New Buffalo!

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Start your getaway now at Blue Cottage by the Lake!
Open floor plan with seating for 10 at the reclaimed wood farmhouse table
Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel commercial grade appliances
Peninsula with seating for 3 and bluetooth compatible stereo
NEW MAIN FLOOR FURNITURE! Open floor plan with gas for and smart cable tv

Overview of Last minute summer openings! Enjoy the beach, pool, and downtown New Buffalo!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

New Buffalo, MI
  • Popular LocationLocal7 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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Last minute summer openings! Enjoy the beach, pool, and downtown New Buffalo!

Come unwind in this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home that is less than 90 minutes from Chicago in the lovely town of New Buffalo, MI for a wonderful vacation getaway.

Our vacation home is located within blocks of the shops and restaurants in downtown New Buffalo and close enough to stroll to the beach where you can enjoy beautiful Lake Michigan or a breathtaking sunset. Our cottage is located on Merchant Street with reserved parking in the alley behind and ample street parking immediately outside the front door! The private heated community pool is also less than a block away if you want to cool off. The areas wineries, breweries and distilleries are just a short drive away for a wonderful weekend of touring and tasting Harbor Country's best. Our home is also in the perfect location to cheer on the Irish at all the Notre Dame home games in South Bend, IN, which is less than 45 minutes away. The house has a wonderful layout that allows visitors to spread out over three floors, with bedrooms and bathrooms located on every level.

The 1st floor offers a fully stocked gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, modern commercial grade stainless steel appliances and all the supplies you need to prepare a gourmet meal. Our dining room has comfortable seating for 8 to 10 at the reclaimed barnwood farmhouse table with extra bar seating for three at the island. If you are traveling with little ones, we have a high chair, booster seat and kid friendly dishes and silverware. The kitchen and dining area open to the family room, where you can kick your feet up by the gas fireplace or relax by watching your favorite cable television show on our Smart TV, that is equipped with cable, Disney+, Netflix and Amazon Prime. After your long day enjoying Harbor Country, enjoy some good conversation with your guests on the back patio or catch up on your favorite book under the twinkling lights on the rear screened-in porch. There is also additional space in the finished basement on the sectional for guests to stream a movie, watch their favorite cable sporting event or pop in a DVD.

When it it is time get a good night's rest for another day in Harbor Country, stretch out in the first floor master bedroom, which has a KING size bed and on suite full bathroom with a step-in tub/shower. Or head upstairs, where you can sleep beneath the stars, under the skylights of course, in one of the two second floor bedrooms. The first bedroom on the second floor has a queen size bed and the second bedroom has two twin size beds, a queen size bed and a full-size portable crib. The upper level bedrooms boast large closets with ample space for all your belongings. Guests staying on the second floor will have their own full bathroom with a pebble shower. Other guests can head downstairs to get some rest, where they can sleep in one of two bedrooms. The lower level of our home has one bedroom with a queen size bed and reach-in closet and a second bedroom that sleeps four on two sets of twin size bunk beds. All guests staying on the lower level have their own full bathroom with a walk-in penny tiled shower and double vanity.

If you are looking to spend the day at the beach, gather up some of the beach chairs, beach umbrella, wagon and beach toys and head less than a mile away to the New Buffalo Public Beach. If you are traveling with little ones, we have a double jogging stroller, high chair, pack and play, full size crib, booster seat, double bike trailer and some beach/pool toys available for your use so that our littlest guests can make their own memories.

Property manager

Jessica Sendek
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair, booster seat, pack & play, full crib

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, 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 in the city centre. 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.

What's nearby

  • Local - 7 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 - 7 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 - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Last minute summer openings! Enjoy the beach, pool, and downtown New Buffalo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Last minute summer openings! Enjoy the beach, pool, and downtown New Buffalo!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Last minute summer openings! Enjoy the beach, pool, and downtown New Buffalo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Last minute summer openings! Enjoy the beach, pool, and downtown New Buffalo! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, 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 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families
This was a perfect house and location for our family wedding weekend in October. Our family consisted of a one year old, a three year old, and seven adults. Mom, Dad and the kids had everything they needed upstairs with room to spare. Best for them was the huge walk-in closet that had the crib and spacious dressing area. Downstairs had a Q BR and a second BR with bunk beds,… and a nice sitting area with TV where the kids could watch movies. Our host was very accommodating for early check in and late departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
We had a great time staying in Jessica’s home with our group of 14 adults. Plenty of beds and space to have a fun weekend getaway in New Buffalo. Jessica was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great location
We had a great trip and the house was so close to town and the train station. Will definitely stay here again on our next return to New Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic location, beautiful home
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. It is a short walk to everything you'd want to do -- beach, pool, restaurants. The house was very well appointed with dishes, towels, etc. Beautifully decorated and plenty of space for our group. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making memories
Another awesome week in New Buffalo with our growing family. Love this house for the easy walking distance to town, the beach and our oldest grandson’s favorite place…the library!! Thank you again for sharing your lovely house and all the beach/pool goodies in the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Sendek

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We are from outside of Chicago and enjoy getting away from the hustle to spend time with our family in New Buffalo, whether it be at the beach, pool or walking around downtown. We built this home to create memories with our young kids in New Buffalo while they play at the pool, build sand castles at the beach, hunt bugs, explore local parks, enjoy boating and fishing, and become connoisseurs of all of the local ice cream shops.

Why they chose this property

We love New Buffalo and the location of the property, as we do not have to spend unnecessary time in the car to enjoy a sunset at the beach, stroll downtown or have an evening out at the local bars and restaurants.

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