Happy Hideaway: Downtown New Buffalo Cottage, Big Fenced Yard, Fire Pit

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A white porch with a hanging seat, a patterned rug, and a wooden crate.
A spacious living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden dining table, and a television in the background.
A cozy seating area with a bench, pillows, and a potted plant.
A teal chair with a floral cushion, a small white table with a welcome sign, and a view of a white fence through a window.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a desk, and a television.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo City Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Township Public Library
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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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. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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What's nearby

  • New Buffalo City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo Marina Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Hideaway: Downtown New Buffalo Cottage, Big Fenced Yard, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Hideaway: Downtown New Buffalo Cottage, Big Fenced Yard, Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Hideaway: Downtown New Buffalo Cottage, Big Fenced Yard, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Hideaway: Downtown New Buffalo Cottage, Big Fenced Yard, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Hideaway: Downtown New Buffalo Cottage, Big Fenced Yard, Fire Pit located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Township Public Library and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome weekend stay. The place had everything we needed and such an awesome location downtown. We wish we had booked an extra day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Happy Hideaway: Downtown New Buffalo Cottage, Big Fenced Yard, Fire Pit on 19 October 2026
Amanda, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad Happy Hideaway Bungalow had everything you needed for a great weekend and that you loved the downtown location. Wishing you'd booked an extra day is always a good sign! We'd love to welcome you back for a longer stay next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. It was cozy and very well equipped. Our only complaint was that it listed a bedroom with two twin beds, but it was a trundle bed. Not very comfortable for adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, so cozy, clean and close to town and shopping. Had everything we needed for a little getaway. Great location, cute cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in New Buffalo. Walkable to the beach,breweries,restaurants and shops. Comfortable beds,great kitchen with everything you need. Nice fenced in yard and front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome to stay at! It was within walking distance of all of the shops and wasn’t too bad of a walk to the beach. The place was clean and had everything you could need there. The screen in porch was so nice as we spent a lot of time out there. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house! The location to the little "downtown" area with the shoppes is very convenient; only took 7 minutes to walk there. You're only a 5 minute walk from the grocery store and a 17 minute walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well-stocked. There is a gravel driveway which is nice, b/c it's mostly street parking there... I would absolutely recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Happy Hideaway Bungalow and appreciated the walkable location, well-stocked kitchen, and convenient off-street parking. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect. The space and accommodations were great for our annual shopping trip to all the boutiques in New Buffalo. The house was spacious for all four of us retired women. It is walking distance to town. The local restaurants were great, Jackie's Cafe for breakfast and Redamaks for dinner, both were tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a girls weekend. The location was great and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cousin reunion

Was a great place for our annual cousin get together
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
We had some issues. Texted number provided. No response
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location! The house felt larger in person and was perfect for us. We had 6 adults (3 families) and 3 children. It was the perfect amount of space for each family to have a room and pack n play in the room. The yard is huge for playing after a beach day, and the home in general was a great set up for a friends trip. We grilled out, walked to the beach daily (bring a wagon for the kids), and walked to other dinners nearby. Once we arrived we never touched the car! The overall cleanliness could be improved upon. There was a lot of things that were in dresser drawers, under ottoman when moved, band aid in the trundle bed, and things in the dryer and on top of the dryer. Lots of little trinkets and decor on surfaces that could honestly be eliminated to help with the things that guests bring in. I don't think those negatives outweigh the home and our group would book again! Fabulous random kid things like a highchair, some kids toys, and a whole chest of board games for the adults. I think there is a lot more to this home than the listing says and it was great!! We have never been to new buffalo and we are highly considering making it a destination we visit again.
Such a lovely screened in porch.
The smaller dining table in the kitchen was perfect for the kids then the larger one in the living room was fabulous for everyone as well!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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