New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach

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Entire home

Exterior of the home with parking out front

Twin size porch bed. Perfect for late afternoon napping!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14246 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

New Buffalo, MI

New Buffalo Public Beach11 min walk
Local15 min walk
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo11 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)114 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Basement bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement living area

1 Double Futon

Bunk room

3 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs master

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half bathroom

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Thanks for checking out our vacation home! Built in 2020, Fort North is located at the end of a dead end street in a quiet and quaint neighborhood. The house is walkable to everything- 3 blocks from Main Street downtown, 6 blocks from beach. It overlooks the Galien River Marsh with spectacular views from the balcony. Relax on the sprawling front porch and enjoy the sunset over the marsh or choose to eat dinner on the back patio.
We are located just minutes away from restaurants like The Stray Dog and Caseys as well as the grocery store, quaint downtown shops, and the public beach. Our favorite is enjoying strawberry ice cream at Nancy's after a late afternoon walk. Just steps away, you can spend the day chilling at the private heated association pool. Close to the local casino, wineries, and breweries, the house is designed for large groups and the neighborhood is family friendly. The kitchen/dining area has seating for 12 and in includes a stocked kitchen with a gas stove and custom cabinets. The living room features a gas fireplace, perfect for curling up with a book. There is an additional living space with bar, table, and beverage fridge in the basement. You will love the peaceful, relaxing vibe our house has!

Property manager

Rachel Barhorst

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Start your getaway now at Blue Cottage by the Lake!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk
Local - 15 min walk
New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 18 min walk
Galien River County Park - 4 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 7 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 10 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach have a pool?

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

Is New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New cottage with pool and walkable to downtown/beach located?

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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

26 April 2024

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

Perfect Place for Girls Weekend

The house offered a perfect home base for our girls weekend. It’s conveniently located to many shops, restaurants, breweries, etc. There was more than enough space for our group of 7. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

12 April 2024

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

A Green Goddess

We had the best time here for my bachelorette party! The house was clean, exactly as described, and walking distance to town. Rachel was responsive and check in was easy. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christen W.

1 October 2023

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

Weekend trip

The stay was great. The location was easy to get to and it was walkable to everything in town The amenities in the house are great. We had 12 girls stay in the house comfortably and be everyone enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

15 August 2023

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

Great house!

We had a wonderful stay; the house was perfect for both adults and kids. The pool and proximity to the beach and town were great!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

10 August 2023

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

Amazing home close to everything!

We came on a family trip here with 4 adults and 5 kids under 6. The house is stocked with all of the towels, beach towels and beach gear we needed. We loved playing shuffleboard and foozball in the basement. Lots of meals were enjoyed on the front porch. The neighborhood pool was close and perfect for our young kids. It's just a couple blocks to everything in town- we walked to dinner/ice cream every night. The beach is ~1/2 mile away. We walked to the beach one time and decided to drive the next time since we had so many young kids, but it's not far. The beds were very comfortable. We loved how the house was decorated! We hope to make it an annual tradition to come stay here!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Barhorst

We are a family of five who love enjoying all that New Buffalo has to offer!

Why they chose this property

This house has truly been a labor of love for us! We constructed and finished the house ourselves! We tried to think about everything to make your stay as enjoyable and relaxing, right down to the last detail. We hope that you enjoy all of our hard work and the fun we had along the way!