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Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home!

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Dining
Open Concept Kitchen & Dining Area
The perfect spot to sit & relax!
Only 1/2 Mile from the New Buffalo Amtrack Station
Welcome to Dockside Retreat

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom with Twin Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom with Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Hallway Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home!

All completely renovated in 2021 & still looks brand new, this private home in the small community of Sunset Shores is next to the Marina. These three blocks of homes are nestled right by Lake Michigan and have their own private beach accesses for your use. They are perfect to watch a sunset or skip stones. The public beach is about a half mile walk away and is great for building sand castles, splashing in the lake or climbing the stairs through the dunes.
This one level ranch has three bedrooms; two bedrooms each with a queen and one with a set of twin bunks. There are two full bathrooms, one as an ensuite to the master bedroom and an additional full bath in the main hallway. The whole home was remodeled in 2021 and offers all the finest amenities. There is a W/D, D/W, C/A, WIFI, smart TV's to watch your favorite shows in the evening, front patio, outdoor back patio, gas grill and a firepit to sit after a long day of exploring the area or being at the beach.
This is the perfect home for a small family or two or three couples. Close to town and the beach. You can walk to everything and not have to worry about parking. Enjoy the many shops & restaurants that you can walk to in town. The marina is out your front door so plan a day to rent a boat or a jet ski from Oselka Marina and have a real lake experience.
Many people find Dockside Retreat to be a great place to stay while in the area visiting the many wineries & distilleries.
It also provides a welcoming place to stay when in the area for a fall Notre Dame football game.
For those coming for more of the nightlife the Four Winds Casino is about two miles away and there is a shuttle right outside Docksides door that can pick you up and bring you home. The Stray Dog offers rooftop drinks for 21 and over where you can sit and watch the sunset over the harbor.
Dockside Retreat seems to have the best Harbor Country has to offer and we'd love to welcome you to come stay with us.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love hosting families
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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 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

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Local - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Michiana Beach - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Copper Rock Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this New Buffalo holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Beach and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 15 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great location

Really enjoyed staying hear for a quick family trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nycole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Better than a hotel! We were very impressed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of four enjoyed the location of this rental. So close to town and across the street to the Bentwood Tavern restaurant. We brought back to the house an awesome breakfast one morning. We were also impressed with the cleanliness of the entire property. We felt very comfortable and at home during our stay. Look forward to visiting this rental again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed here multiple times and it's always nice. The house is clean and well stocked. We love taking advantage of the firepit for smores. We love to location - walking distance to town for coffee in the morning and ice cream after dinner! It is walking distance to the beach, but if you have kids (and all the things), I recommend driving.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is everything when looking at rentals and this home did not disappoint! Walking distance to the heart of downtown New Buffalo. Host had great communication and check in/out process was very easy. Located by all the restaurants, shops and beach. Listing description and pictures was spot on to what we walked into upon arrival. Will try and stay here again. Thanks again for the hospitality and clean home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

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

Girls Trip

We loved staying at this property! The location was perfect and walkable to most main New Buffalo attractions (downtown restaurants/bars, Four Winds casino shuttle, sailing excursion, etc.) The property was also well stocked with the essentials (coffee pods/creamer, shampoo/conditioner, fire wood, etc.) and very clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Last minute vacation

We decided to go to New Buffalo last minute. This house was thankfully available. It’s a great house. Perfect for our needs. Very clean. Would definitely stay here again and already recommended it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great location

The house was very clean and in a grrat location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forgot to post this earlier. Would highly recommend this home. Clean, nice set up, bonus to have coffee and creamer on hand. Great location, walking distance to hotels, marina and easy walk to Whittaker street. Would stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited New Buffalo for a girls retirement weekend. We had six women staying the house. It was perfect! The house is immaculate and filled with all of the ammenities from coffee supplies to fire starters and beach towels. It is very close to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We did not walk but you definitely could.
Using the outdoor area to make our hat bands.
Plenty of room inside for our mountain of gear!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

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

Fammily getaway

Nice location and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Weekend reunion

We had a great time here! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

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

Great weekend

Great location. Newly renovated, comfortable and everything worked fine. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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

Perfect Fall Getaway

This property was exactly what we were looking for! The open floor plan and beautiful fire pit made for the perfect fall weekend - just a 10-15min walk to the beach/city center. We plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie M.

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

Great New Buffalo house!

This house is fantastic for a new buffalo stay with everything you need for a great trip. The house is clean and well equipped. It has all the beach essentials, outdoor touches like grill, chairs and fire pit plus a very comfortable layout. The location is the only thing that could have been better but that’s outside of the control of the property manager. Even though it’s close in proximity to the new buffalo beach and the downtown area, the neighborhood isn’t walkable. There are no sidewalks or pedestrian crossroads and it’s a bit dangerous specially if you are walking with kids. The yard also isn’t fenced in and spills into the main road. Again just a watch out if you are staying with kids. Other than the location, the house is great and well managed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

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

Great start to the summer!

We enjoyed our quick getaway to New Buffalo! This home is conveniently located to restaurants as well as the public beach. The lawn was perfect for bocce and badminton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Little gem of a rental!

This was our first trip to New Buffalo. First of all, the town is charming and beautiful. Second, John and Jean’s home was a perfect stop for our group of 6. Very easy to live in and the location is ideal for walking around the marina and into town. Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Perfect family weekend

We stayed here for spring break. The house is beautiful and the location is so close to everything. The house has everything we need. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope Y., Michigan, United States

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

Perfect House for a New Buffalo Summer Weekend

This house was the perfect VRBO home for our family weekend in New Buffalo. It was cute, clean, perfectly well appointed and has a great location. I would definitely recommend this house for a family or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

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

Great beach house

We love staying here! Plenty of space for our family. It’s clean and comfortable, with everything we need. Walkable to downtown for coffee or ice cream. You could walk to the beach, but if you have lots of kid stuff, I recommend driving.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

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

Great location, great house

This is our second stay at this property. It’s clean and nicely decorated. It’s in a great location; just a short walk to the downtown area. You can walk to the beach, but we usually drive (kids have lots of stuff!). We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Perfect vacation

Felt like home. The home was full of special little touches from coffee to s’mores at night. The family was sad to leave. Walking distance to downtown and the beach. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home

House is decorated so nice, clean, comfortable and we really appreciated all the little extra's provided, wood set up in fire pit, ice in freezer, TV's in every room, lots of hooks, etc... Hosts were very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay and we look forward to renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

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

Girl's Weekend

We had the best weekend! We are mommas, wives, and have 9 to 5 jobs so this was the perfect place for us to get away! Everything was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed going to the great restaurants nearby and walking by the marina. This was a well needed break and we had the absolute best time. Thank you to John for being so responsive with questions i had and making our stay amazing. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn K.

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

Wonderful location, beautiful home!

This is the second year we have stayed here. It is a wonderful home, filled with special touches. We have created wonderful family memories here. The owners are fantastic as well. Look forward to going back next year already!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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