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3 Story Downtown New Buffalo Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to La Dolce Vita!
Elegant dining just steps from the kitchen and living room.
Plenty of room to cook, gather, and stay organized.
Your perfect spot to unwind after a day of adventure.
Welcome to your new favorite porch hangout.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12266.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Main Floor Suite

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs Queen and twin

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Upstairs Queen and Bunks

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4 - Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

EnSuite Bathroom

Half Bath on Main Floor

Upstairs bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

3 Story Downtown New Buffalo Retreat

Welcome to La Dolce Vita!
Location: Short walk to downtown restaurants, boutiques, Amtrak, marina, and beach

Home Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, open floor plan, 2 fireplaces

Outdoor: Front porch, screened back porch, fenced yard, firepit

Living Area: Spacious living room with fireplace, flat-screen TV, dining area

Kitchen: Stainless steel appliances, ample counter space

Extras: Beach chairs, umbrella, wagon, laundry room, additional sleep space in lower level

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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: 25
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, service animals permitted
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Buffalo

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Downtown New Buffalo, a neighbourhood in New Buffalo. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Local - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Michiana Beach - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Story Downtown New Buffalo Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Story Downtown New Buffalo Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Story Downtown New Buffalo Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Story Downtown New Buffalo Retreat located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Marina Park and Merganser Point are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Beautiful house with every thing you need!

We really enjoyed our stay! It is a long 15 minute walk, up hill from the beach with all of your stuff for "Older" adults, but very convenient to New Buffalo happenings. Super comfy beds! Not much of a view, but very quiet neighborhood close to the harbor. Storage sheds block the view from the back of the house to the lake. Lots of comfy seating for our party of 6 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Mullen Familly

This property was very comfortable and allowed everyone easy access to downtown New Buffalo. The rental company was very quick to respond concerning the leak in the main level powder room. The locks on the upstairs bath should be looked at as their mechanism did not properly lock so privacy for those bedrooms was a bit of a challenge. The refrigerator should have been wiped out and the bag of to go food should have been thrown away. I understand there are a lot of properties, but we were please to see a Mr. Coffee and lots of trash bags provided. Since there were no clear directions on trash pick-up procedure and days of collection, it was not put out on the street on time. None of this created a huge problem, but updates in the guest book to address these questions would help everyone who stays here. It is a lovely home with a delightful open plan and nice amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was fantastic for my family and I! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

New Buffalo MI Rental

The house was very clean with modern appliances and great furnishings. We really enjoyed the indoor space and front and rear porches. Bedroom layouts were perfect for our family. Very close to town and the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Nice place to stay for extended family.

We loved walking to town. Very spacious. Each family had their own space and bath. Perfect. The little ones loved the train going by while sitting on the great screened in porch. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Family Get-A-Way

Great Property and Location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Yearly trip to New Buffalo

The house is very nice, clean and much bigger than it seemed in the pictures. Front porch was great for breakfast. The sun is in the front of the house in the morning and the back yard in the afternoon. Good location, lots of supplies in the kitchen, close to everything, lots of windows and an all around nice place to stay. There was only three of us but we might come back with more family next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T., Lexington

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

Perfect Stay!

We came in for the Notre Dame game on 9/2/23 and absolutely loved this property. The management team is quick to respond and super nice. The house is a huge space that's great for families and friends that's close to South Bend and Chicago. Plus, easy walking distance to fun shopping, food, breweries, and the beach. We will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENISE H.

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

Great Family Stay

We had a wonderful time. It was a clean house , with spacious rooms, plenty of comfortable beds, bathrooms and towels. Kitchen had everything we needed. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch and drinking our morning coffee. Thanks much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Great place to stay

Love the property and the location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B., Glen Ellyn

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

Perfect house for our “Girls Weekend”

This house was perfect for my daughters, daughter in-law , sister, and my, annual, “Girls Weekend “. We’ve stayed here once before, a few years back , and once again found it comfortable , warm and homey. Everyone who had scheduled massages , commented about the wonderful massages they received at Evolve Spa. Grocery store was close by, and everyoone working there was very friendly. Booking was easy with no issues. Just perfect for our four day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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