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May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open.

May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open.

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Welcome!
Pool with our house in background.
Brand new private spa available year round.
One half of front porch steps from heated pool.
Other half of front porch steps from heated pool

Overview of May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 122600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
New Buffalo, MI
  • Popular LocationLocal7 min walk
  • Popular LocationNew Buffalo Public Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo11 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)114 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom with balcony

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Kid Bedroom

+1
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 4 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open.

Newer luxury cottage with heated pool @ brand new hot tub near town & beach.
Plenty to do in New Buffalo and neighboring towns during off-season including breweries, wineries, hiking, sledding and hanging out in cozy home with Nintendo Switch, Pop A Shot, Foosball and plenty of streaming options for kiddos.

Welcome to our newer family friendly vacation home. Come relax, unwind and take a load off. We are part of the very popular Merchant Street Cottages located just over a hour from Chicago in the heart of New Buffalo, Michigan.

Our vacation home is designed for large groups of families and friends with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms spread across 3 levels. Our home is just steps away from the private heated outdoor pool and has several unique features including an expansive full front porch with porch swing and plenty of other seating, large 3 season screened in porch, 2nd floor balcony with 2 new comfy chairs and the only home with a private back patio surrounded by mature evergreens with hot tub, large L couch, comfy chair, enclosed outdoor shower, Weber grill with natural gas and Solo Bonfire firepit.

It is also just 2 blocks from downtown New Buffalo and walking distance to the fabulous New Buffalo beach. We also offer a beach wagon, Tommy Bahama Beach chairs, stadium chairs, kids beach chairs and beach toys.

Inside the home you will immediately be impressed with our modern fully equipped kitchen that is open to the dining room. The dining room has a large farmhouse table with banquet seating that can accommodate up to 12 people. The nearby peninsula seats four additional people. The kitchen and dining room are also open to the living room with plenty of seating and smart TV including Comcast (with DVR), Netflix, Amazon Prime and Alexa! The living room has a gas fireplace to cozy up to when it’s cold in the fall and winter months. The master bedroom is on the main floor and has a king bed with en suite bathroom. For your convenience there is also a powder room on the main level. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs along with a full bathroom with double sinks. The lower level has an additional family room with a Foosball table, “pop a shot” basketball, large TV with Comcast (with DVR) , Netflix, Amazon Prime, Nintendo Switch, and multiple DVD’s for adults and kids. The lower level also has a bedroom with en suite bathroom.

There are Nest thermostats on each floor to adjust the heating and cooling to your preferred temperature.

The whole home has gigabit internet from Comcast plus Google Mesh system with 3 access points (one for each home level) to insure necessary wireless coverage and speed to support your work and gaming needs.

As mentioned above our home is unique with 4 distinct outdoor spaces for your enjoyment. The expansive front porch including porch swing is a great place to lounge with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. Our three season porch is another favorite spot to hang out and listen to the birds chirp, have great conversations and create lots of memories. Outside under the stars we have a large private flagstone patio with lots of seating, brand new hot tub/spa, natural gas Weber grill and a fire pit to roast s’mores. The enclosed outdoor shower is also located on the patio and is ready for you to rinse off after a day at the beach or pool. The shower in conveniently located, walk through the garage and you can hang up your towel and drop off your beach toys while entering the home. Both the front and rear patios have ceiling fans for warm days and nights. And finally there is a large balcony off one of the upstairs bedrooms.


The hot tub that is available for your use! It’s quite nice but it Is very important that the hot tub not be used after 11 pm EST. The city will ticket us/you if there is noise after 11 PM EST. Our neighbors will also report any usage after 11 PM EST. Please also no glass inside the hot tub and no loud music outside. Finally please carefully open the cover and close right after exiting and the beach towels for hot tub are in the laundry room. You can enter/exit through garage. We appreciate your cooperation! Enjoy!!

We have cameras on the exterior of the home for security reasons.

There is plenty to do for both adults and kids in New Buffalo and it’s neighboring towns. Downtown New Buffalo was redeveloped with expanded walk ways to allow the restaurants to have outdoor seating. Also check out the new Starbucks to complement the local choices. Some of the amazing restaurants include Brewsters, Stray Dog, and Redamak's. Don’t forget Oink's for ice cream and David’s for your coffee and terrific unique sandwiches. We're blocks from the local grocery and liquor store (Barney’s). The areas wineries (i.e. Round Barn, Dablon Winery), breweries (i.e. Greenbush and Beer Church) and distilleries (i.e. Journeyman) are just a short drive away for a wonderful weekend of touring and tasting Harbor Country's best. For those beyond walking distance we can arrange transportation for you to/from the wineries, breweries and distilleries. Beginning May 31-Sept 6 on Thursday's take a stroll to the farmer’s market right on Merchant street for some farm fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, pasta and many other delicious items. The Casino is also conveniently located. For additional information about New Buffalo and nearby towns see link:
www.newbuffalo.org
www.harborgrand.com

For your enjoyment and convenience we have both adult and children's bicycles. Take a bike ride through the neighborhood or to the Lake and enjoy the wind blowing in your face. Don’t forget about winter activities including; sledding, ice skating and cross country skiing.
If you are from Chicago and you prefer public transportation you can take the Amtrak to/from Union Station. Our home is a couple short blocks to the New Buffalo Stop.

Property manager

Michelle Dravillas
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Our house is very family friendly.

Events

No events allowed
No Bachelor and Bachelorette parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking in house, garage or 3 season room
We've worked hard to make your stay as comfortable and easy for everyone. Please keep shoes off the carpet areas so we can preserve it
Minimum stay 2-7 nights during off-season. High Season June is 7 day minimum stay. (Saturday to Saturday).
We may consider up to 14 depending on the mix of adults and children. There will be an extra fee if we approve more then 12 ppl

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Bachelor and Bachelorette parties
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

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Local - 7 min walk
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 15 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 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 - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open. have a pool?

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

Is May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is May 3rd to 5th and August 17th to 24th remain open. located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Local and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Public Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home
This is our go to home in New Buffalo! Perfect location, responsive hosts, and beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
The house was amazing and located in great little community that was so inviting and family friendly. The house had everything we could have asked for and was well stocked. The hot tub and pool were an added bonus and we used them both daily. I would recommend this house and would rate it a 10/10 !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Vacation
Our second year in a row in this wonderful home. Great location in the neighborhood. Comfortable home with many fun areas to hang out. Hot tub was a bonus on the cool days. Would highly recommend and look forward to stay number 3 in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
We have been coming back for a few years and love the house and location! It is clean and the owners are very responsive. It’s the perfect size for our family and the kids love the pool and hot tub! We will be coming back for years to come!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Had a great time with my friends in New Buffalo. This house was perfect and slept everybody comfortably. There was plenty of room to move around, and all spend time together. Overall this was a wonderful stay with wonderful hosts who were helpful with any questions I had. I do want to mention is that there is no Shampoo or anything in any of the showers, and very little Toilet Paper and Paper Towels. This is fine, just wish we had known ahead of time to bring some vs. having to buy it when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Dravillas

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We live in the Chicagoland area and have been visiting Michigan for vacations for the last 10 years with our two daughters. We have explored lots of different areas around Michigan and really fell in love with New Buffalo. The harbor town is so quaint and East Coast like. The picture of the water when you approach New Buffalo on Whittaker is beautiful. Every year we enjoy creating family memories in this wonderful town.

Why they chose this property

The reason we bought this property at Merchant Street Cottages because of it's proximity to Chicago. The town, beach and the pool are so close to the cottage that we really enjoy being able to park our car and walk everywhere. Our house also has 4 distinct outdoor spaces including full front porch, screened in porch, flagstone patio and second floor balcony.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on our front porch over looking the pool is priceless. We love to sit on our porch swing while taking in the peacefulness around us. The three season room in the back is so relaxing to read and create memories.

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