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Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo!
Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10162.6 sq m
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Hall Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Primary Bathroom
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo!
Follow the North Star to your private vacation oasis, complete with hot tub (open all year!), heated in-ground pool, large outdoor patio, fenced back yard and open floor plan with a cozy fireplace!
Located just minutes from downtown New Buffalo's beautiful beach, shops, restaurants and harbors, North Star is a kid-friendly, pet-friendly vacation destination. The open floor plan includes a dining area that comfortably seats 8 and opens to a large living area with plenty of seating for gathering around the fireplace or watching a movie together. Board games and books are tucked in the nearby cabinet for rainy days.
The kitchen is fully stocked with all dishes, glassware, utensils and cookware, including a large toaster oven, drip-style coffee pot, microwave and electric cooktop with oven. The gas grill is just outside on the patio. Please be sure to only use plastic dishware outside by the pool!
Primary bedroom is closest to the living room and offers a queen bed, lots of closet space and a sliding door with private entrance to the back patio. Bedrooms 2-4 are off the hallway to the left of the dining area. Bedroom 2 has one double bed and one twin bed. Bedroom 3 has a twin-over-twin bunk bed, and a twin-over full bunkbed, plus a second TV. Bedroom 4 has a view of the back yard and has a double bed.
The primary bathroom has a large tile shower. Hall bathroom has a tub/shower.
We provide all bed and bath linens, as well as towels for use by the pool. We also provide laundry soap, dishwasher pods, dish soap and hand soap at every sink. You'll find a roll of paper towel and at least one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. Please plan to bring additional paper goods as needed for your group, as well as your own body/bath soaps and shampoo/conditioner items. Coffee filters are available, but please bring your favorite coffee to enjoy!
Washer and dryer can be found in the alcove off the living room, where there is also a second fridge/freezer for your drinks and treats, and easy access from the pool area.
Guests use pool and hot tub at their own risk. Children should never swim unsupervised. No diving. No running by the pool. Please pick up after your pets!
IMPORTANT NOTES: Our pool is heated, but because of the style of heater it cannot keep the water temperature up when the ambient air is 65 degrees or below. We set the heater at 87, but depending on the time of year the pool may be cooler than you are expecting. We can't control this and turning up the heater does not change anything. Please be patient as we have unpredictable weather in Michigan, especially in the spring months/early June.
Our STR permit from the City of New Buffalo limits parking to 3 cars in the driveway. There is limited free parking in New Buffalo, so it is helpful to plan ahead to minimize the number of cars you may need to park offsite. Please note that parking on the street is not allowed in our neighborhood.
If you have ANY problem while you are here please call or text us right away. We live locally and have excellent service providers, and will do everything in our power to make things right during your stay. We appreciate the opportunity to take care of things that may arise right away, rather than find out about them after your stay. Our contact information is posted in multiple locations in the house and included in the Welcome Guide you will receive ahead of your arrival.
Located just minutes from downtown New Buffalo's beautiful beach, shops, restaurants and harbors, North Star is a kid-friendly, pet-friendly vacation destination. The open floor plan includes a dining area that comfortably seats 8 and opens to a large living area with plenty of seating for gathering around the fireplace or watching a movie together. Board games and books are tucked in the nearby cabinet for rainy days.
The kitchen is fully stocked with all dishes, glassware, utensils and cookware, including a large toaster oven, drip-style coffee pot, microwave and electric cooktop with oven. The gas grill is just outside on the patio. Please be sure to only use plastic dishware outside by the pool!
Primary bedroom is closest to the living room and offers a queen bed, lots of closet space and a sliding door with private entrance to the back patio. Bedrooms 2-4 are off the hallway to the left of the dining area. Bedroom 2 has one double bed and one twin bed. Bedroom 3 has a twin-over-twin bunk bed, and a twin-over full bunkbed, plus a second TV. Bedroom 4 has a view of the back yard and has a double bed.
The primary bathroom has a large tile shower. Hall bathroom has a tub/shower.
We provide all bed and bath linens, as well as towels for use by the pool. We also provide laundry soap, dishwasher pods, dish soap and hand soap at every sink. You'll find a roll of paper towel and at least one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. Please plan to bring additional paper goods as needed for your group, as well as your own body/bath soaps and shampoo/conditioner items. Coffee filters are available, but please bring your favorite coffee to enjoy!
Washer and dryer can be found in the alcove off the living room, where there is also a second fridge/freezer for your drinks and treats, and easy access from the pool area.
Guests use pool and hot tub at their own risk. Children should never swim unsupervised. No diving. No running by the pool. Please pick up after your pets!
IMPORTANT NOTES: Our pool is heated, but because of the style of heater it cannot keep the water temperature up when the ambient air is 65 degrees or below. We set the heater at 87, but depending on the time of year the pool may be cooler than you are expecting. We can't control this and turning up the heater does not change anything. Please be patient as we have unpredictable weather in Michigan, especially in the spring months/early June.
Our STR permit from the City of New Buffalo limits parking to 3 cars in the driveway. There is limited free parking in New Buffalo, so it is helpful to plan ahead to minimize the number of cars you may need to park offsite. Please note that parking on the street is not allowed in our neighborhood.
If you have ANY problem while you are here please call or text us right away. We live locally and have excellent service providers, and will do everything in our power to make things right during your stay. We appreciate the opportunity to take care of things that may arise right away, rather than find out about them after your stay. Our contact information is posted in multiple locations in the house and included in the Welcome Guide you will receive ahead of your arrival.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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. 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.

New Buffalo, MI
What's nearby
- New Buffalo Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Local - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Michiana Beach - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
- Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar - 11 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
- The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 13 min walk
- Redamak's Tavern - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Heather Gradowski
I'm a local who lives where I live! My family is happy to share this beautiful vacation home with you and we hope you'll have a wonderful time enjoying the pool, hot tub, large backyard and exploring all New Buffalo has to offer!
Why they chose this property
North Star is a vacation home where you can bring your friends and family and have a great time even if you never leave the house! Whether it's a day by the pool, a soak in the hot tub, an evening under the stars making s'mores in the firepit, or lounging on the couch catching up on a great movie, there is plenty to do and plenty of space to be together. If you want to explore the area, this is a perfect home base that puts you a short walk away from downtown New Buffalo's beach, harbors, shops and restaurants. Or jump in your car to check out Michigan City, IN, or southwest Michigan's wine country, our bounty of local galleries, boutiques, breweries and restaurants, and much more!
What makes this property unique
- Heated, in-ground pool open April-October
- Hot tub open all year!
- Fenced back yard that offers lots of space and privacy
- Pet-friendly home so you can bring your best friends along too!
- Close to downtown New Buffalo and walkable from the local Amtrak station
- Only a little over an hour from downtown Chicago
- Great central location for exploring Harbor Country and surrounding areas
- Hot tub open all year!
- Fenced back yard that offers lots of space and privacy
- Pet-friendly home so you can bring your best friends along too!
- Close to downtown New Buffalo and walkable from the local Amtrak station
- Only a little over an hour from downtown Chicago
- Great central location for exploring Harbor Country and surrounding areas
Languages:
English
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