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The Mainstay: Newly renovated, built for a crowd!

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Beach nearby
Exterior
A heated pool
Point of interest
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 19

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Mainstay: Newly renovated, built for a crowd!

This is THE spot to gather, connect and celebrate. The newly remodeled, upscale chic beach home is the ideal retreat for multiple-family getaways, girls' weekends and Notre Dame football weekends! Newly remodeled kitchen, bathrooms & bedrooms! Painted throughout! BRAND NEW furniture, linens, beds, etc! The spacious & amazing backyard includes a pool, fire pit. The basement bunk and family room is perfect hangout for the kids.

New furniture, paint and design makes this home the ultimate beach town escape! We know it will make for amazing memories regardless of the season and we've built and stocked the house just for that! The home is a block from scenic Lake Michigan, take the golf cart out and drive around the community. Due to high waters we do not have beach in our community. 4 miles away is New Buffalo Beach or 8 miles away to Michigan City Beach.

You'll have full access of this large home.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions, but you should easily have everything you need!

This private neighborhood is dreamy and secluded! However, should you choose to be more active; there are trails for exploring, a park close by, and plenty to do in the surrounding towns!

You'll have your own golf cart to zip to the park and around the neighborhood!

We will provide you a guide at the house that captures local recommendations for food and sights and any other pertinent information for your stay.
Guest must be at least 25 years old to rent the home.
1. Guest agrees to abide by the Rental Rules at all times while at the property and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else guest permits on the property to abide by the following rules which are the sole responsibility of the guest.
2. Maximum Occupancy: The Maximum number of guests in the home is limited to 19 Persons unless approved by the owner.
3. Additional overnight guests are not allowed without the expressed written agreement of owners and may be subject to an additional per-person rental fee.
4. Please be aware that this is not a “PARTY HOUSE.” Please enjoy yourself, create beautiful memories, and take care of the home we love.
5. SMOKING/VAPING allowed outside only. Please dispose of all cigarette butts.
6. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order. If you should move anything around please put it back where it was. RESPECTFULLY WHEN MOVING ANY FURNITURE PLEASE LIFT THE FURNITURE SO THAT IT DOES NOT SCRATCH THE FLOORS.
7. We make every effort to maintain an immaculate home for you to enjoy. To keep the carpets and floors clean and free from tons of sand we ask that you remove your shoes before entering.
8. Please be respectful of our neighbor’s peace and quiet.
9. Everything in the home and garage is available for your use. Please take care of our fun things to enjoy and return them where they belong before you leave. 10. The home is privately owned; the homeowners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite

Property manager

Lisa Barden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 and a first aid kit
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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
Heated pool! Lake Sunsets!
New Renovation! Beach chic Built For A Crowd!
Mainstay:Newly Renovated, built for a crowd Grand Beach
142758

About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Beach, MI

What's nearby

  • Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Michiana Beach - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Local - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 18 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mainstay: Newly renovated, built for a crowd! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mainstay: Newly renovated, built for a crowd!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mainstay: Newly renovated, built for a crowd!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mainstay: Newly renovated, built for a crowd! located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Beach Marsh and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and Local are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Mainstay: Newly renovated, built for a crowd! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Party
It was a good house for a chill weekend, the backyard was nice and very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mainstay
Overall great property. Great back area with pool and fire pit. Kitchen well equipped. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebration and relaxation!
We had a great stay at the Mainstay! The home is comfortable and set up well for a crowd. We had a fabulous time and any issues were handled quickly. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful pool home
12 family and friend stayed at Mainstay during Labor Day Week. Lovely, clean, comfy beds, well stocked kitchen, excellent pool and yard. We loved it. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Chicago, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
Beautiful house with plenty of space for all the ladies. The pool was amazing. We even used the fire pit area at night. There isn’t a beach but the neighborhood is really upscale with gorgeous homes to look at. There is a nice lake access with a gazebo to check out Lake Michigan views. Lisa was a terrific host and responded quickly with any questions we had. I would highly recommend this property if hanging at the pool and just chilling is what your after.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Family Experience!
We are a family of 15 with 7 children ages 5 months to 10 years. We all enjoyed this property very much. Everything was perfect! The kitchen was very well supplied for our large group. The pool was so much fun for us all, and there were plenty of beach towels for everyone. And we loved having the golf cart so that we could tour the lovely neighborhood and go the shoreline to see the sunsets. We would love to go back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We wanted to get away for a nice weekend getaway for New Years with the family! This was the perfect home. We had 18 of us and it was spacious, clean, and so beautiful inside. Highly recommend! Lisa was also so responsive for any questions! It was my first experience using vrbo and it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was very enjoyable
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand time in Grand Beach
My family and I had a great time visiting Grand Beach. The house was beautiful and the hosts are very responsive and helpful! When we got there, the pool heater wasn’t working and the coffee pot had a small break. Michelle and Lisa immediately (within one hour) purchased and delivered a new coffee machine and also scheduled someone to come out to the pool to fix the heater. We had an amazing vacation swimming in the heated pool, enjoying s’mores by the fire-pit, whipping around the neighborhood on the golf-cart and enjoying the lovely and spacious home. As an fyi - there is no beach access walkable from the house but you can get there on the golf cart. All in all, a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home buy overpriced
The home is beautifully decorated, very comfortable furniture and beds. Some needed items were delivered after a few phone calls. Non working golf cart issue was solved after a few days. Pool was great! Owners/managers easily contacted. Aside from all the good things about the home, sorry but it is still overpriced!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful home in a great location
We enjoyed our stay a lot. The house had everything our family needed to have an amazing trip. The pool was the highlight for all of the kids while the house had plenty of room for each member of the family to be comfortable. Our hosts were very responsive and went the extra mile to make sure our stay was wonderful. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a great location!
Fit our large group perfectly and the house was lovely! Great decor and plenty of room to be comfortable for our guests. Hoping to return in warmer months to enjoy the fabulous backyard some more. Lisa was a great host and made the entire process easy and had some excellent suggestions for us during our stay. Would highly recommend to all!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Therese C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We had a lovely stay here. The yard is bigger than how it seemed in the pictures and the bedrooms were comfortable. Would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Weekend
Such a wonderful experience! The house is gorgeous and was super clean. It was so spacious for 13 girls. We had a private chef come one night and the kitchen was perfect for this. The check in and check out process was very easy and the house had everything we could have ever needed. Lisa and Michelle were very communicative and even accommodated some of us coming earlier to start decorating the house. The power went out during our stay because there was a bad storm and Michelle was on top of it right away. All of the girls loved the house. We wish we could have stayed longer just so we could have enjoyed more of what the house has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness
reunion
very nice place for a larger group
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irish Li D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house for a get together with friends!
This is a perfect house for a get together with family and friends. This was a great stay for friends doing a long-weekend stay – the bedrooms are very well divided, the wifi signal is strong, the heated pool is nice, and the house is walking distance to the beach. The host is very hospitable and accommodating. Would love to go back again here next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories to have forever
We loved everything, the kitchen was great for cooking and gathering. The living room was fun to hang out in and share stories. The outside pool was amazing and the walks to see the sunset was incredible. Beautiful neighborhood. We were greeted our first night with the brightest double rainbow, incredible. The beds were comfortable and everyone slept great. Will definitely share with friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best!
The house was everything we wanted and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Great!
My husband and I celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary with our children and grandchildren at this wonderful home! Everything was perfect. The home was decorated with a Pottery Barn vibe. Each family had their own space. We all enjoyed the outdoor pool, firepit, and golf cart rides. The kitchen was well equipped, as were each of the bedrooms and bathrooms. The house is in a beautiful neighborhood with great views of the lake. We ALL loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Marissa F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros and cons
Pros: -great cancellation policy -inside is updated -Lisa property manager is good Cons: -no generator. If power goes out you are SOL but will hear all the other properties humming. -dirty like previous reviewer mentioned. On the surface it was clean but deep down-pretty filthy. We washed all the bathmats, vacuumed under couch, cobwebs, fruit flies etc etc. it wasn’t unlivable but also not for us. -pool is small and basic like previous reviewer mentioned. No tile work. It’s just a plastic insert and small. -they say it can sleep 16 or 19 but we were 2 families of 4 (total of 8) and it was tight -no access to beach. You have a golf cart to drive around areas but there’s nowhere to go. The playground a mile away is old and tennis courts aren’t playable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large family vacation
This house was delightful! There were 7 adults and 7 children all together and we found the space very generous. The pool was the main source of daytime entertainment. It was very clean and the water temperature was perfect. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. Having the golf cart was fun for little trips around the neighborhood- which is beautiful and quiet. The only suggestions we have would be to add a chest of drawers in each bedroom, more clothes hangers, And a Small waste bin in each bedroom. My husband (who is never without his laptop) said the WiFi was a bit spotty. Overall, we loved the house and we felt Lisa was very responsive. We give it 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a large family gathering!
The house and pool were perfect for our family gathering with kids of all ages! The park, tennis courts and playground are a short golf cart ride away! The house was wonderful with all the amenities you could think of but our one area of improvement would be the cleanliness. The house was clean on the surfaces but under the beds and couches were very dirty as well as the basement floor! We loved all the pool toys, games and blocks for the kids! The property manager was very helpful and quick to respond to all messages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home!
Our second year staying at this amazing home and we will be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nilofer U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and great property manager.
The location is in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. The property manager, Lisa, is very responsive and arrived within 10 minutes to address a minor problem that occurred on our first day. It was too cold to make much use of the pool, but that would have been a nice amenity as well on better weather days. Only minor complaints are that there is no actual beach access in the neighborhood because the beach has fully eroded (though there’s a beautiful large beach in New Buffalo), and that the curtains and blinds in certain rooms were insufficient to block out the light.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021