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Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch

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A house with a front porch, a gravel driveway, and a sign reading 'Walden Way.'
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple parking levels, and a distinctive roof structure.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and multiple windows.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and large windows.
An outdoor patio with a covered grill, seating, and a table with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo Railroad Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Township Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, New Buffalo City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Ghost Isle Brewery and Whittaker Woods Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • New Buffalo Marina Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch located?

Located in the heart of New Buffalo, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo City Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km). New Buffalo Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, and beautiful house. Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Vicky, Thank you!! Looking forward to your next visit with Waya Rentals. Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at The Tall Grass Cottage. It was so nice having 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms for 6 adults. We enjoyed the screened in porch with the white lights. We also walked the area in the morning and it was so peaceful. The beach and restaurants were only a quick 5-10 minute drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2026
Tara, I just wanted to say thank you from all of us at Waya Rentals. We look forward to your next visit. Thanks, Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house. Well equipped kitchen. Clean. About a mile into town, another 1/4 or so to the huge public beach (pay to park). Screened in porch, small deck, fire pit. Quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2026
Michael, Thank you!! We enjoyed having you stay with us and look forward to your next visit with Waya Rentals. Ron
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a group with space to spread out. We enjoyed the screened in porch and our time gathering in the living room. Having three bathrooms and plenty of beds made it great for our girls’ trip of 6. The kitchen was a nice size and was stocked with baking/cooking utensils to use for our appetizer night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Keri, I just wanted to say it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. It is nice to hear you guys had a great time and liked the home. Next time your in the area please consider us. Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great experience. Between the very comfortable accommodations as well as having just a nice comfortable quiet neighborhood to return back to everyday. Very relaxing. We enjoyed the property very much. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Brian, Glad you guys loved the place. Next time your in the area please consider us Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home exactly as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Debra, I just wanted to say thank you! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Ron(Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great property, location, and overall experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Joel, I just wanted to say it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We hope to see you again real soon. Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location close to everything. Spotless, well appointed, cozy home. It had everything we needed for a wonderful get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Eileen, So great to hear!! We really like that place alot as well. Hope to see you guys again next time your in Michigan. Thanks, Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and wonderful screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
Cynthia, Thank you!! We really appreciate the 5 star review. Hope to see you guys again real soon. Thanks, Ron(Waya Rentals Vacation Rental Agency)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Good location. Quiet. Met our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Very nice home. Clean, roomy and with a lot of amenities. Great location. Easy access to Downtown, beach, groceries, etc. and short drive to Warren Dunes and neighboring communities along the Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Mark, So glad you guys had a great stay with us. Thank you for being easy guests and for taking care of our property. Ron(Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Buffalo retreat

Great location close to town and casino. Home was clean and ready for us. Thank you Texas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2021
Thank You ! ! We hope to see you again real soon. Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

This house was exactly what we'd hope it would be! Extremely clean and well maintained. It was perfect for a family weekend away. The screened in porch is so awesome and we spent lots of time out there. Comfy beds, nice bathrooms - would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Hannah, Thank you ! Glad you guys had a nice stay. We hope to see you again real soon. Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will do again

Beautiful home with great location. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Robin, I just wanted to say it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Looking forward to seeing you guys again real soon. Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Darling Home

Clean, comfortable and close to New Buffalo beach and town. Our 3 teenage girls enjoyed the loft with 3 beds, sofa, TV, and their own bathroom. A darling place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Catherine, I just wanted to thank you from all of us at Waya Rentals. We enjoyed having you as our guest. Waya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Girls Trip

The home was fantastic. Well cared for and definitely a place I’d stay at again! It did not disappoint! Easy access to downtown where’s there was plenty to see and do and wonderful places to eat at. Perfect vacation for my my daughters and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
Rachel, Thank you ! It was our pleasure. So glad you guys had a great stay and loved the property. We hope to see you again real soon Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!!

The place was amazing. Very cute and smelled so clean, and was. The cottage was such a short drive from downtown. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a relaxing place to come back to afyer a hard day of playing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Kyla, Thank you for such a great review. We hope to see you guys again real soon. Thanks, Waya Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage in New Buffalo, MI!

Great vacation cottage for my family of 5. Very clean and spacious. Great location - close to New Buffalo restaurants, shopping and the beach. The cottage has all the amenities. My kids enjoyed the upstairs play room and all the board games. My favorite was the enclosed porch. My only recommendation would be for new beds. The queen bed in the master bedroom was not comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
I just wanted to say thank you for the five star review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We appreciate the feedback as well, and will make sure to share your thoughts with the owners. Thanks, Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late Summer

We really enjoyed our 4 nights at this cottage! Super close to town and a cute neighborhood with other nice homes immediately surrounding. Recommend fewer check-out "pre-clean" requirements (stripping beds, loading the wash, etc.). Also, there are a LOT of toys and board games here so with 3 kids 8 and under, there was a lot of pickup and organizing of all of these new-to-them toys throughout the days and evenings. Overall, great place and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Bethany, I just wanted to say thank you for the 5 star review. I am so glad you and your family had such a great stay with us. Just so you know we do ask guests to take out their trash and to strip beds, and to put away any kid games used as a way to help with the cleaning process, which allows guest to stay until 10 am on check out day vs 9 am like most other rentals in the area. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Loved the house layout-nice having separate area for kids as well as two choices for outdoor relaxin

Layout and location of house was great-very convenient to beach,businesses and highway. House was great with major exception of queen bed in downstairs smaller bedroom-needs replacing-impossible for two adults to sleep in wo rolling to the middle-mattress was lumpy and bed sounded like supports were breaking. Sofa throws needed laundering as had dog hair on them (pet free?) loved the screened in porch and open deck, as well as landscaping. Games and kid friendly movies were a plus! Felt very private.thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
It sounds like overall you had a great stay so thank you. We have made a note to the owners in regards to possibly replacing one of the beds to something a little more comfortable. Hope to see you guys again in the near future. Waya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time - Beachdays!

There was 6 of us. My husband and myself, my two adults sons in their 20's and their girlfriends. We had such a wonderful time. We just love New Buffalo, the beach the town. We are definitely planning on booking for a full week next summer. Beautiful house. ** One thing I did want to mention the bath/shower in the master bedroom was not draining well. Thank you for everything!! Diane Petras
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thank You !!! It was a pleasure hosting you guys. We hope to see you again soon. Waya Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved this house! It was perfect for us ladies from Jackson area.

Loved this house! It was perfect for us ladies from the Jackson area. TV and WiFi didn’t work for us. The mgr tried to work with us but we were too busy shopping, drinking, gambling and playing cards to watch TV anyway. A few more towels might be nice. And the master bedroom shower did not drain well. Also, we saw the heaters but a fan would be nice. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. Lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Property is absolutely beautiful

We hurried in to watch the Breeders Cup (a once in a year horse race) and the TV was not able to be turned on. We think it was the cable. We called the rental agency, we called the cable company and WE ENDED UP WITH NO TV FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP. We feel someone should have come over and fixed the situation. It put a damper on the whole trip and we were not happy the situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
First of all I would like to say I am very sorry that the TV was not working on the main floor of the home during your stay. If you may recall we did speak with you on several occasions, and the owners of the home called you. Unfortunately that cable box went out on the main floor and the provider was not able to make it out for 48 hours and by that point you were leaving. Hopefully you watched TV on the TV upstairs that was working perfectly fine. Please be advised that when renting a second home you may run into the same issues that you do at your own personal property. Once again sorry for any inconvenience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a nice time staying here! We decided to go to New Buffalo last minute and so choices of where to stay were slim, but I’m so happy tallgrass was available. It was a quiet place to relax after beach days but it’s a very quick drive to downtown too. We kept saying it would be perfect for our extended family to vacation here because there is so much room! I loved the kitchen and screened in porch, but really enjoyed everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2026
Megan, So great you guys had an awesome stay. We look forward to your next visit with Waya Rentals. Thanks, Ron
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mini Vac from Ohio

Enjoyed the beautiful Lake Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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