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'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5117 sq m

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Popular LocationLocal14 min walk
  • Popular LocationNew Buffalo Public Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo11 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)113 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Oh my goodness. Just perfect for a retreat and a little quiet time. Close to everything but quiet. Meticulously clean an...
Claire Ann J.
Nov 8, 2023

About this property

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

'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!

Over 100 Five ⭐️ Reviews! Book with Confidence!

Centrally located in Downtown New Buffalo is an updated TWO bedroom, ONE bathroom home with incredible Gable Sunroom that has everything you need in walking distance...enjoy morning coffee at David's Deli, grocery shopping at Barney’s, spend the day at the New Buffalo Beach and evenings dining in New Buffalo's finest restaurants - Stray Dog, Beer Church, Villa Nova, Brewsters, Sonny’s, Caseys, Redamak’s as well as a late night ice cream treat at Oink’s or Nancy's. We even have a beautiful local Starbucks with a farmers market in back.

Downtown is walking distance - 3 blocks away. Marina 2 blocks

⭐️ Check IN Time = Anytime⭐️
Check OUT time is 10:30AM EST (Michigan Time)

Lakeside House sleeps 4 comfortably;
• Bedroom #1 features a KING pillow top bed + custom built-in closet
• Bedroom #2 features a TWIN bunkbed + trundle bed
• Main room has a quality QUEEN 'Restoration Hardware' leather sleeper sofa + a TWIN daybed
• Sunroom has dining table for all and conversation area to enjoy bug free evenings


Open Floor Plan
• Kitchen is stocked with all the basic necessities to dine in
• Dining area has large reclaimed wood dining table
• Updated bathroom provides large shower with ample towels/linens
• Outdoor Features: Hot/Cold cedar shower to rinse sand off, Gas grill, swing set, nice backyard to play yard games (cornhole onsite), fire pit area with Adirondacks for late night fire's and s’mores
• 1258 sq ft of living space (includes Gable sunroom)

We ❤️ our neighbors! This is a residential area - Quiet hours are enforced - 10pm on weekDAYS and 11pm on weekENDS.

Other: Flat screen 55” TV with basic cable, Bluetooth speakers, secure WIFI, stackable washer/dryer, board games, Roku, DVD player, Roku on small DVD/TV set in second bedroom.

LIMIT is 5 people on property! Parking only for 2 cars on driveway - no street parking. City strictly enforces parking.

Cleaning Fee is $110

Chicago Visitors: Amtrak station is also only 4 blocks away - short 75 minute commute from Chicago.

NO MORE THAN 2 CARS ON PROPERTY - NO STREET PARKING JUST DRIVEWAY City ordinance is strict on parking and enforced with tickets.

NO THIRD PARTY RESERVATIONS - ie parents booking for their underaged kids. Reservation will be canceled and no refund given. NO DOGS - service, well behaved or older animals. We have a family member severely allergic to dogs. Reservation will be canceled and no refund given. *City Ordinance requires booking party Information - names and ages of all guest or reservation will be cancelled with no refund.*

If you enjoy beach living - this is a perfect place to gather your family & friends and create memories!

Check out my other listings: VRBO #1029758 & #1989162
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Cancellation policies and our cleaning protocols:
- Full refund up to 14 days before check-in
- Contactless Check IN & OUT
- No back to back reservations
- Disinfect hi-touch areas
- Additional $50 Biohazard Cleaning Fee May Be Charged if Not Cleaned Up
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Property manager

Sheilah O'Shea

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Water dispenser
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Must adhere to NO smoking or forfeit $250.00

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1258 sq ft (117 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great place for a family trip!

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
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
Property Registration Number CR24-0002

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Local - 14 min walk
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 15 min walk
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 16 min walk
  • Michiana Beach - 8 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 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 - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! located?

Located in the heart of New Buffalo, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Local and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Beach and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 9 minutes by foot.

'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 177 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We enjoyed our time! Would definitely rent your place again! Very cute house, decorated nicely! Screened in back porch was very relaxing! Very clean with a well stocked kitchen it was the little touches that made it feel like home! Great location also we were walking distance for about everything. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantel A., Plainfield, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Fabulous Stay
This is our second year staying at this lovely home and we hope to return for a third. Our kids love the backyard playground and hanging in the sunroom. The outdoor shower is a huge bonus and the kitchen is stocked with anything you would need. Fabulous stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Tinley Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fabulous stay!
Such a fabulous stay! As much as I’d love to keep this gem of a listing a secret so it’s available when we visit New Buffalo again next summer, the property and its owner are deserving of a truly glowing review! This house was absolutely perfect for our small family’s stay this year in New Buffalo. Plenty of room for us, yet still cozy and comfortable. Beautifully appointed in both decor and function, but comfy enough to lounge around. And when I say the house was spotless upon our arrival, I mean it! Everything we needed was there, we truly didn’t need a thing during our stay (minus a dishwasher but that didn’t bother us for as much as we eat out and bring our own disposable plates). Beds were comfortable, beautifully soft bedding, fully appointed kitchen with every utensil you need to cook in if you’d like, chairs and beach towels for the beach, the list goes on and on! And beautifully thoughtful touches here and there that made us feel welcome and at home. For us, the huge three-season sunroom in back and the backyard with comfy chairs around an adorably lit fire pit were amenities that took this house over the top. We don’t just hope to stay here again, we plan to stay here again! Thank you for everything at the Rustic Refined Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kori D., Brownsburg, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We love this home. This is our second year staying here and it was as great as always. We love the sunroom and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Stay!
My best friend and I stayed here for a long weekend. We had an absolutely wonderful stay and loved this property. The house was clean, comfortable, welcoming, cozy and well stocked. We particularly loved the sun porch and the backyard. What a beautiful property. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house near Main Street
Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood. House has everything you need. Amazing sunroom with comfy furniture to relax. Short walk to restaurants and shopping. Wish it was a longer trip. Great communication with the owner too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Amazing location and such a cute house !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10!
Loved it! The place looks exactly like the pictures. It was clean and tidy when we arrived. The sunroom is wonderful!!! My favorite part of the entire place. Very close to downtown as well. No complaints! Would definitely stay again next time I’m in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Oh my goodness. Just perfect for a retreat and a little quiet time. Close to everything but quiet. Meticulously clean and well deconrated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - walking distance to main attractions
Great place, loved the sunroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This small get away is beautiful, comfortable and well located. While the entire home is up to date and clean, the back porch is a real winner!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo at it’s finest!
Wonderful stay! Super clean and well stocked with everything a family would want. Our absolute favorite part was the large 3 season room off the back of the house. The couch was so cozy and the set up back there was so perfect! 8 min walk to Stray Dogs and 10 to the beach. Highly recommend Brewsters “Blanca’s thin crust pizza” sooo good! We came up to enjoy the beach/town and to watch Ohio State Buckeyes at Norte Dame game only 45-50 min away from stadium. Highly recommend this beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at this property - it was clean, spacious and in a great location! The owner was very helpful and communicative as well. Definitely recommend staying here if you’re visiting New Buffalo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a gem!
This house is perfect! We love spending time in the sunroom & backyard! The hosts have thought of everything for a family to need. The house is super well maintained and clean. Easy to walk downtown or the beach! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy beach house
Great house with lots of sleeping options and a beautiful screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful stay
Adorable little spot in New Buffalo, super conveniently located and very well equipped with everything we needed. Our toddler loved the playset in the backyard too. Decor throughout the house was also so cute! Would definitely stay here again for a future family getaway to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
The house was perfect! Perfect location and close to downtown new buffalo and the lake. The owner very responsive. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Family Friendly
House was great and very family friendly. There were toys, games, and movies. It was also super helpful to have the outside bin of beach toys and chairs. Walkable to downtown, plenty of restaurants and shops, the beach and the marina. The only thing I didn’t realize before booking was the house doesn’t have a dishwasher. Other than that it’s very well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shantel A., Plainfield, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in New Buffalo
What a lovely house in the heart of New Buffalo! A quick drive to the public beach and a short walk to many restaurants (recommend Song Asian & Rios!) Enjoyed the playground in the backyard and LOVED the sunroom. Wow! The outdoor shower was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend this house and hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

marilyn l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!!!
I booked this place for a girls weekend! Everyone just loved this place. Had everything we needed to enjoy the weekend. All we had to bring was our drinks and food. Location is great. You can walk to many of the places that New Buffalo has to offer. Can’t wait to bring my guy here for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to downtown and beautiful private yard
We really enjoyed the private yard that was fenced on both sides with large trees bordering the back. The fire pit area was very nice. The kids loved the playground and toys that were left. Owner was friendly and accommodating. We were really happy with the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property
This was a great house and location. Nice to be able to walk to all our favorite places. We loved the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Long Weekend Getaway
A friend and I rented this property for a girls weekend in New Buffalo. The rental was clean, decorated nicely, and really comfortable. The location allowed us to walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We'd definitely consider this rental for a future visit to New Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The house was so comfortable from the couches to the beds!! Excellent communication. The house was close to the beach and very clean, it made our stay very enjoyable!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Palm Harbor, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
This was a lovely rental property! Everything was clean and not worn. Design ideas were great and solid. Nice neighborhood too. Walking distance to the beach and downtown restaurants. Very easy to communicate with owner. Would definitely recommend this property! 5/5.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023