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Luxury 5 Star Cottage with Pool; summer filling up fast - walk to beach/downtown

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Front of the cottage with amazing porch!
Comfy modern living room with fireplace
Bright kitchen with new appliances and equipped with everything you need
Fun arcade games for the whole family
Heated pool 300 ft from the cottage

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Local
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstair Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Main floor bathroom

Master Bathroom

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Luxury 5 Star Cottage with Pool; summer filling up fast - walk to beach/downtown

5 STAR ***** Accommodations....Perfect.
Completely rehabbed for 2019

Read what our last guests have to say.
New gated Pool and Pool house. Approximately 300 Ft. from house. .

The grounds are spacious and private.

Absolutely pristine condition!

A vacation home that .....you'll fall in love and won't want to leave.

Come experience the unique designs of the Madrona by renown architect, Ross Chapin and the quality, comfort, and charm of a true Chapin home. The architectural detail work is second to none.

Step outside your door and within walking distance to fine restaurants, galleries, boutiques, public beach, Amtrack stop and marinas.

Start your day with a cup of coffee on one of the cottage front or rear porches complete with flower boxes; spend the afternoon riding a bike or at the beach.

This perfect vacation home boasts a private first floor master suite with cathedral ceilings. Private bathroom with rain shower. Cathedral ceilings.
Guest powder room on main floor.
2nd Bedroom with a connected full Bathroom and tub.
There are two additional bedrooms upstairs with a full bathroom. Don't forget the stairwell reading nook.

The sleeping bags are ready in place in the 'kids only' loft, perfect for sleep and play.
Family room has a pool table, game table, and foosball table.
Total square footage is 2700 sq ft.

Pack up the family and head to the beach. Don't worry about what to bring. We provide bicycles and beach chairs.

Equipped with high speed internet and cable TV. Linens are provided along with full service kitchens with all necessities of home.

Electronic 5' filter for those with air quality concerns.

Over an acre of PRIVATE spacious grounds for plenty of outdoor fun that is SAFE for children, dogs and adults.

We can sleep more but only allow for 10 guest.
4 true bedrooms plus a loft. The rental rates are posted and are easy to read.

2 Bedrooms with Queen beds, 1 with a King and 1 Bedroom with 2 full beds and a trundle. We also have a full size crib and a convertible crib for the little ones..

2 Flat screen TV's with access to internet TV and free Netflix.
Please note:

Pool is open Memorial Day through end of September.



Keywords: Cottage, vacation home, beach home,

Property manager

Mike Goldstein
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

New Buffalo

New Buffalo is home to this holiday home. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Local - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 5 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury 5 Star Cottage with Pool; summer filling up fast - walk to beach/downtown have a pool?

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

Is Luxury 5 Star Cottage with Pool; summer filling up fast - walk to beach/downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 5 Star Cottage with Pool; summer filling up fast - walk to beach/downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 5 Star Cottage with Pool; summer filling up fast - walk to beach/downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 5 Star Cottage with Pool; summer filling up fast - walk to beach/downtown located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Township Public Library and Lake Michigan. Local and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Great house, great location

We love staying at homes in ‘merchant st cottages’ area. This is our favorite home in the neighborhood because of the layout and cleanliness. Communication with owner is great. Thankful to stay at such a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful place to stay! Close to beach, close to town! Super cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe H.

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

A chill day

It’s a great place to stay, and explore the little town, and is so close to the beach. One thing I was upset, the information they provided, it says “pool heated” included but it end up not been available, it’s not even cleaned. But overall great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Grandchildren vacation

Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Charming house

We couldn’t ask for a more perfect house to stay in. Clean, charming, close to town - it has it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

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

Lovely time in New Buffalo

Great cottage close to everything. The house was very functional, and the downstairs arcade was a big hit with my sons!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Perfect location

Host Michael was great. House was clean. The location is unbeatable. We stayed at the house with another family, so 4 adults and 4 kids ages 4-8. Location to the library (it is a wonderful kid friendly library, we spent almost 2 hours there), breakfast, coffee, beach was all exactly what we wanted. And no surprise the kids loved the arcade in the basement, and the "secret" loft area. We stayed in middle of winter so it was nice have a garage spot as well.We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie J.

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

Exactly as described, great location & CLEAN

Amazing place to stay & great location. We found property exactly as described, well decorated & clean. Highly recommend, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place in New Buffalo

Highly recommend! We would love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

P H.

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

Location and so much more

Perfect location, near everything in New Buffalo. Great for small groups or families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

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

AMAZING spot!

This house was perfect for our stay. Super cute property and decor. Location was great- easily walkable to many things. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzie P.

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

Wonderful family vacation!

Pristinely cleaned vacation home that met all of our needs. Great location that accommodated grandparents and both childrens families and 3 small children.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

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

New Buffalo Family Reunion

Property was perfect for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F., Chicago

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

Great property!

Lots of room, close to town, and great pool. Would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K.

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

Cute cozy and roomy cottage

House is well decorated and perfectly located. Perfect for our group of 7 moms on a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Excellent experience

Everything about this stay was excellent. The property is beautiful as shown in the photos. The location is walking distance to restaurants and shopping. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Perfect get away

Charming house, perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilyn W.

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

Repeat visit - great as always!

This was our third time staying at this property, and it was great as always! It’s the perfect spot for families with kids - close to everything, and the basement (arcade games, pool table, foosball) sets this house apart from the other Merchant St Cottages we’ve stayed at. The host is very responsive and helpful. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K.

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

Another Great Stay

This is our second time renting this home. It was perfect for our crew of 5 moms and 5 teenagers. We walked to the beach and restaurants. We made s'mores and enjoyed sitting around the fire in the evening!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D., West Lafayette, IN

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

Beautiful cottage!

This was a perfect location being close to downtown, and a beautiful cottage. There was plenty of room for 3-4 couples, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L., Suburban Chicago

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

Gorgeous home in perfect location

My family loved this house! It’s all modern, fresh, clean, well decorated with lots of fun extras and the perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Great experience

We really enjoyed this property, great location, beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

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

Fall Girls Trip

Excellent trip at a great home! We stayed as adults, but it’s very well equipped for kids. The location is amazing. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

New Buffalo

We love this neighborhood in this adorable little lake town. Great location. Close to restaurants, shops, coffee and grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain F.

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

A gem in New Buffalo

Modernized house, extremely well stocked and very close to lake and shops. Perfect for a short stay or a longer trip. Owner is very responsive and accomodating. We had a wonderful relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike Goldstein

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The Goldstein's. We live about an hour away near Chicago. We have always loved New Buffalo. It is a special place for us and we are so happy to share our home with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

218 E. Merchant St.
Perfect location for Walking downtown or the beach. No worries about busy streets.

Languages:

English

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