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Modern Farmhouse steps from downtown! Here comes summer!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Farmhouse steps from downtown! Here comes summer!

Part of the beautiful Merchant Street Cottages in New Buffalo, MI, there’s no need to look any further for your getaway accommodations! We are one of the newest cottages in town!

Just 2 blocks from downtown New Buffalo and a 10 minute walk to the best beach in Michigan, this roughly 2,700 sq. ft. Cottage was smartly designed for vacations of just about any size group. Situated at the end of a private lane and with no street in front of the house, you’re on your own here! 4 bedrooms (3 queens, 2 twins, queen sleeper sofa & queen air mattress) and 3.5 baths spread across 3 floors with 2 separate living areas, a rear screened-in patio and covered front porch, pool table, two large TVs with streaming cable, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc,, natural gas grill and bikes just about sums it up…Not to mention a secret loft stocked with books and games for the kiddos (we also have about ALL the baby items you'll need, so no need to pack much)! Oh - And don’t forget the heated community pool exclusively for Merchant Street Cottage guests just three houses down from our front door! The pool is typically open mid-May through end of September!

The vibe throughout the cottage is that of a modern farmhouse, giving you the feel of a relaxing getaway with all the comforts of home. Cook a meal in the gourmet kitchen and enjoy it at the custom-made 8-person farmhouse dining table surrounded by windows overlooking beautiful landscaping & flagstone patio w/cafe lights! Flip on the gas fireplace, sync your phone to the Bluetooth speaker to set the soundtrack of your stay and pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage to unwind. Or head downstairs to the finished basement to liven it up with a game of pool, settle in for a movie on the 65” flatscreen or hang out in the lounge area by the pool table and play some cards or one of our many modern board games.

Want to be outside? Of course you do! Just head out to one of the two covered porches that offer comfortable settings with overhead fans to keep everyone cool on those hot summer days. The rear screened-in porch is a perfect spot for escaping the ‘skeeters, opening out to a flagstone patio where you can fire up the natural gas barbecue and gather around the picnic table. The front porch is a great spot for the whole family, as this quiet end lot offers up a private setting so you can enjoy a cup of coffee from the coffee bar while the kids burn off some energy in the yard, which blends into a large community garden area. Grab our cruiser bicycles from the garage to pedal to town or the beach, down Marquette Street to scope out the lakefront mansions or check out the natural beauty of Harbor Country on one of the self-guided bike tours of the Backroad Bikeways.

Don’t fret - The house is fully equipped for your social media, cable, Netflixing and general web surfing needs. Two Smart TVs will ensure that you’re able to unwind and watch some tube, if that’s what you want! TVs are dialed in to provide everyone with streaming Xfinity cable, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and a plethora of other TV apps.

Quite honestly, we began to lay out the “Things to Do” portion of this listing and realized the picture we were trying to illustrate is already perfectly detailed at http://newbuffaloexplored.com. Go there - Trust us, it’s unlike any other Harbor Country portrayal out there and will get the juices flowing for your trip planning purposes.

The bottom line is that we’re two and a half blocks from the heart of New Buffalo (shopping, wine tasting, dining, casino shuttle, nightlife, ice cream, farmers' market and more), a 10-minute walk to the beach and a short trip to anywhere and anything you want to do on your trip to Harbor Country!

If you’re from Chicago, go ahead and skip this next paragraph, but the rest of you will be excited to know that in just over an hour you can be downtown Chicago! Take a quick walk to the Amtrak station in the center of town and hop on the train, which drops you off at Union Station and returns to New Buffalo a few times each day. Or for more frequent train departures to the city, check out the South Shore Line from one of many stops in the surrounding cities (ex, Michigan City).

About 20 years ago we accidentally stumbled upon New Buffalo and fell in love with the town. Over the years we keep coming back, making countless memories over numerous stays. We were able to turn our love for the area into a passion project, and now we can’t wait to share our Cottage with you!

Property manager

Geoff & Sarah Zilan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house or on screened-in patio

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Absolutely no pets in or around the Cottage!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No bachelor or bachelorette parties, thanks!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Brand New Designer Cottage Walk Town Beach House New Buffalo
Brand New Designer Cottage Walk Town Beach House
Brand New Designer Cottage Walk Town Beach New Buffalo
Brand New Designer Cottage Walk Town Beach
Brand New Designer Cottage Walk Town Beach House New Buffalo
Brand New Designer Cottage Walk Town Beach House
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Brand New Designer Cottage Walk Town Beach
Brand New Designer Cottage Walk to Town Beach!
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About the neighborhood

Map
New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Local - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern Farmhouse steps from downtown! Here comes summer! have a pool?

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

Is Modern Farmhouse steps from downtown! Here comes summer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Modern Farmhouse steps from downtown! Here comes summer!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Farmhouse steps from downtown! Here comes summer! located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Township Public Library and Lake Michigan. Local and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Modern Farmhouse steps from downtown! Here comes summer! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Family Thanksgiving Getaway

Wonderful property and hosts, close to everything that SW Michigan has to offer. House is fully stocked and was a perfect option for our family Thanksgiving celebration!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Great vacation stay

We had a great stay here with our family. Responsive owners, beautiful home! Close to town and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Great house!

The house was brilliant, extremely clean and close to everything. Geoff was a great host and was always helpful and quick at responding to any questions. Would 100% recommend! House was decorated beautifully for the holidays-thank you for making Christmas memories for me and my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Like minded friends

The location was perfect and the house was amazing. Plenty of space and well appointed. Every single need was met. We had a great time on our friend-cation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Family Getaway

This is our 3rd time here and it never disappoints. Great location and house is great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy m.

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

All under one roof

The absolute perfect home and location to have our family gather from afar for birthday celebrations. Made lasting memories! The house is so inviting!!! Everything you can think of was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

catherine s.

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

Great stay

Beautiful, clean and perfect location! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara A.

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

Best cottage & location in New Buffalo!

This house has the best location which is close to the beach, shops and restaurants while also being secluded enough to make for a relaxing vacation. This is our second Summer staying at the Cottage on Whidbey as it has everything from cooking at home to bikes for exploring and a access to a community pool. It also has plenty of activities inside the house to do including playrooms and lots of outdoor hangout spaces. Perfect getaway house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laci H.

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

Would love to come back!

We had an amazing trip and would absolutely come back to this home. Perfect for our family trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Wonderful New Buffalo getaway

We have enjoyed staying at the home for several years. Great location to town and well kept up home. Has all you can need/want.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Family Vacation

The Cottage on Whidbey was perfect for our family vacation. Very clean and comfortable. The home was well stocked with everything we could need and more! Sarah and Geoff were so kind and answered any questions/concerns immediately! And we've already booked for next year! Looking forward to making more great memories in New Buffalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Lovely NB home!

What a cute little house tucked away off the main drag. We walked everywhere. We will definitely rent again and hopefully can enjoy the pool next time. Great hosts, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Stellar, Once Again!

This is our second year to stay at the Whitbey Cottage and it was just as fantastic as it was last summer!! Start to finish, all of us had an awesome experience! Geoff and Sarah are great hosts and I can’t imagine a better property. Clean, well decorated, lots of space, perfect location…what a great way to kick off the summer :) Many Thanks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Wonderful

We loved the property! It was everything we wanted and more! Nice access to a pool and very walkable to shops and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Wonderful family weekend in New Buffalo

WOW! The Modern Farmhouse exceeded our expectations. Honestly, it deserves over a 10/10. It was an absolutely gorgeous home in a cute, quaint neighborhood walkable to the beach and main drag of New Buffalo. The house was spotless and larger than pictured. The host was very communicative. They clearly put a lot of love and effort into providing a beautiful place to stay. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Sister Weekend

We had a wonderfully relaxing weekend at Whidbey Cottage! The host was responsive and easy to work with from inquiry to checkin. The home was very well equipped, comfy and beautiful & the location could not be better! Looking forward to a return trip in 2024!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K., Cleveland, Oh

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

Relaxing getaway to New Buffalo

We had a great time! The house was clean, perfect layout for a getaway with friends, and it was in a fabulous location. The communication with the owners was very easy. Our first time to New Buffalo and we hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayling W.

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

Girls’ long weekend

This was a wonderful setting for a girls’ weekend away. The house had everything we needed for our stay, plus extras like the neighborhood swimming pool and enough bicycles for everyone. We were within a 5-10 minute walk to all of our favorite spots in town and the beach. Our host was very responsive to the handful of questions that we had. thank you for a great setting to make memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D., Cincinnati

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

Cottage on Whidbey

This house exceeded all our expectations. We loved the location. The decor was amazing. One of the best parts was still being able to use the pool in Michigan...in October. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth n., Okemos, Mi.

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

Excellent Location

Very nice spacious home. Geoff was excellent at communicating with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

We Loved It!

Was a quick 2 day get away but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is in great condition, very charming, and the location is excellent. About an 8 min walk to beach which worked well as well had mostly teenagers with us. We honestly don't have any critiques. If we were to nitpick the pool was packed entire time we were there and is a bit small for how many people are in that neighborhood. Everything else was simply great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend getaway

Great, parking was only negative
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing stay!!

Geoff & Sarah’s home is gorgeous! The place was spotless and so cozy, and the check-in/check-out was effortless. We loved being in walking distance to coffee, restaurants, bars, and the lake! 10/10 would come back again. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

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

Great place......

The house was great!! Location was walking distance to downtown, the beach and the pool. The house was family friendly too. The owners were quick to answer my questions. Would go back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

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

Family vacay

Loved the house and loved loved loved the location. Never once had to use our car! Walked to everything!! An adorable little town with everything you need for a fun family vacation. The house was a great place to come back to and relax. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023