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The Whit: A Year-Round Retreat!

Relax by the fire-pit under starry skies or indulge in lake activities nearby. Enjoy luxury amenities like glass-enclosed showers.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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 Whit: A Year-Round Retreat!

The Whit

SLEEPS: 10
BEDROOMS: 5
BATHROOMS: 2.5

*Hot Tub
*Heated Swimming Pool (available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
*Near Beach
*1 camera facing driveway

The Whit features 2.5 luxuriously equipped bathrooms with stone-top vanities, high-end fixtures, and glass-enclosed showers and tubs. The master bath includes twin vanities and a walk-in shower. There's also a top-tier washer-dryer combo for convenience.
Outside, enjoy the stunning pool with its expansive deck and a massive Jacuzzi hot tub. There's outdoor dining overlooking the pool, complemented by a cozy fire-pit perfect for evening relaxation under the stars. The property includes five off-street parking spaces.
Located just two blocks from New Buffalo's bustling downtown, you're close to fine dining, galleries, and boutique shopping. A short walk takes you to a pristine Lake Michigan beach. The area offers numerous recreational activities with its large harbor nearby—think boat rentals, kayaking, and fishing cruises. Explore surrounding parks with extensive hiking and biking trails. New Buffalo's Oselka Park features sports facilities, and nearby Union Pier offers additional dining and coffee spots. With such a central location, a myriad of engaging vacation activities are at your fingertips.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, Central Air

Bathrooms:
Main Floor-
Bathroom 1- Shower/tub, toilet, 2 sinks
Bathroom 2- Toilet, sink
Lower Level-
Bathroom 3- Shower, toilet, sink

Beach/Swimming: A short walk to New Buffalo Beach(.7 miles)

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Level-
Bedroom 1: 2 Twins
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: King Bed
Lower Level-
Bedroom 4: King Bed
Bedroom 5: Queen Bed
Additional sleeping: Queen sleeper sofa

Boats: None provided

Boat Launch: Public boat launch is .9 miles away!

Cable: Not traditional cable but all TV's are capable of streaming!

Cell Phone Service: Excellent service in this area

Coffee Maker: Dual 12 cup/Keurig combo. Coffee and sugar provided

Distances:
* New Buffalo Beach: 3 minutes (0.7 miles)
* Oselka's Snug Harbor Marina: 3 minutes (0.8 miles)
* Galien River County Park: 7 minutes (2 miles)
* Four Winds Casino: 7 minutes (3.4 miles)
* Washington Park Zoo: 16 minutes (10.6 miles)
* Warren Dunes State Park: 17 minutes (13.5 miles)
* Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets: 20 minutes (14 miles)
* Fernwood Botanical Garden: 34 minutes (25.6 miles)
* Krasl Art Center: 32 minutes (27.6 miles)
* Curious Kids' Museum: 32 minutes (27.8 miles)
* Notre Dame University: 40 minutes (39 miles)
* Chicago: 1 hour 20 minutes (70 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 1 hour 44 minutes (109 miles)
* Toledo, OH: 3 hours (189 miles)
* Detroit: 3 hours 18 minutes (215 miles)

Dock: Not on property, but marina is just down the street!

Drinking Water: City water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: Yes, Electric fireplace in lower level

Fire-pit: Yes, wood not provided

Fishing: Nearby in local Harbor

Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.

Golf:
Woodlands Course at Whittaker 5 min (2.9 miles)
Grand Beach Golf Course 9 min (4.3 miles)

Grill: Yes, Natural gas grill

Grocery Store: Barney's 1 min(.2 miles)

Heat: Forced air furnace

Internet/WIFI: Yes, 700 mbps

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Enough for 3 cars in driveway plus 2 in back. No street parking or parking on the grass.

Pets: Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed. Please Note: Pets are not permitted in the pool or hot tub.

Pool/hot tub: The pool opens around Memorial Day and closes at end of September. This is scheduling and weather dependent. We cannot guarantee the pools past the 22nd or so of September. The hot tubs will remain open all year.

Privacy: In a neighborhood, but backyard has privacy fencing for pool area and Hot Tub

Space: Multi level(Main and lower floor)

Special Features:
Hot Tub
Heated Pool

Seniors: Welcome, there are steps to lower level and to pool

Televisions:
Living Room- 55" Smart TV
Bedrooms- 43" Smart TV's in all bedrooms
Lower Level Living- 55 " Smart TV

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent provided

Winter Activities:
* Warren Dunes State Park (7 miles) – Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
* Lake Michigan Wine Trail (10-15 miles) – Winter wine tastings at local wineries.
* Four Winds Casino (2 miles) – Indoor gaming and dining.
* Galien River County Park (5 miles) – Winter hiking and wildlife watching.
* Lions Park (0.5 miles) – Sledding hill for winter fun.
* Ice Skating (20-30 miles) – Nearby rinks in Michigan City and St. Joseph.

Wood: Not provided

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

853736

About the neighborhood

Map
New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 6 min walk
  • Local - 9 min walk
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whit: A Year-Round Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whit: A Year-Round Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whit: A Year-Round Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and Beach Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whit: A Year-Round Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and Beach Access located?

Located in the heart of New Buffalo, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Railroad Museum and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Library and New Buffalo Township Public Library are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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The Whit: A Year-Round Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend getaway
wonderful fall weekend in a place I love to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family trip
We loved the cleanliness and space in the house. Plenty of areas to gather and spread out. The pool is clean and warm and we were able to be in it all day even as it cooled down toward the evenings. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a great location!
House was clean and perfect for our family with older kids. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and walks to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Whit
Great place and location. Loved the house. Would stay there again. Loved the heated pool. Only recommendation is the pool sides and steps need cleaned. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool!!!
If you have a family with kids this is the perfect spot. The pool was what did it. When you’re done with the beach and the kids have a little energy to burn off after dinner but before bed, it’s perfect. The deep end of the pool has to be over 5 1/2 feet, perfect for teenagers. You get to set the hot tub temperature, 99 degrees with the whole family enjoying themselves, in and out of the heated pool and the hot tub. Stairs are there so you have to keep an eye on the little ones, but soooo worth it. Please everyone use the shower downstairs, it’s amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Suzy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Overpriced-Low Quality- Lacked Essentials
House exterior was not well maintained-weeds and untrimmed trees around pool. Hot tub was murky and exterior light bulbs not working. Even the inflatables were not usable. Poor quality beds and linens, outdoor mats had holes in them, kitchen had the bare minimum essentials to prepare a meal. Would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Vacation” with 8 kids
My family (kids ages 1, 2, 4, and 6) stayed here with another couple who also have 4 kids the same ages. House was clean and felt newly redone on the inside. Everything was pretty well set up for kids. Doors out to the pool are deadbolted and have added child locks. To get down to the pool off the deck you have to open gate that was too difficult for even the 6 year olds to open independently. They had a basket of toys, and a bunch of board games. Only child proofing recommendation I would make to those looking at staying here is to bring a baby gate if you have any kids not comfortable on stairs. The stairs leading down to the basement are open to the main floor. Location is very walkable to town and a longer walk to the beach. This walk is through town though so easy to make a pit stop on the way to/from. The negative about the location is that it is on the main road so can’t really let kids play in front yard. Overall it’s a great house and we hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No-stress New Buffalo Vacation home
I am giving our experience at The Whit five stars - but please read further to make sure it works for your vacation. We enjoyed our stay at The Whit for three nights - just four of us so the house was the perfect size!! The pool and deck is the largest selling point here! We decided that we are more a "pool family" versus a "beach family," (haha) so the proximity of the house to the beach was perfect and we were able to enjoy the best of both worlds. One night we built a fire in the pit and enjoyed S'mores. The house is conveniently located and is a short walk to all the wonderful shops and restaurants that New Buffalo has to offer. The Whit itself is in great condition. The beds are all fairly comfortable but could use some new pillows! The house can sleep ten people but if you're all going to shower before dinners out, there are only two showers. In my opinion that would be the only negative in booking this house with a larger group. For my family of four (teenaged kids) we had plenty of space. There is a sliding door that closes off the bedroom area, so if you had little kids going to bed at an early hour, you could close off the bedrooms and still enjoy the main living space. In addition, the washer and dryer work great! Lastly, the Whit is pet friendly. We also brought our mini Australian Labradoodle who stayed in his crate while we were gone. There is a hose where we washed him off after the beach. I would recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024