'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Town + Marina!

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden bench and table.
A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs around a fire pit, an American flag, and string lights above.
A sunroom with large windows, a wooden table, two sofas, and a television.
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and chairs. There is a painting on the wall, a water dispenser, and a vase with plants.
A restaurant sign with a dog logo and a list of daily offerings like salads, burgers, and pizza.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Buffalo Marina Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Merganser Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Town + Marina! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Town + Marina!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Town + Marina!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Town + Marina!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Town + Marina! located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk 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 9 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 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 220 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house and in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our weekend. Had everything we needed. Loved the location. Thank you Shelia
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lace to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house! Especially the sunroom! Clean, cute, reasonably priced and close to downtown and beach. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Couldn't agree more! Thank you for staying and for the review. It's appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Appreciate the 5 Star Review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well stocked VRBO. Decor is charming and inviting. Close to the main strip in town and the beach. Very walkable once you get the " lay of the land." Great host- good communication. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Excellent point -'lay of the land'. Thank you for the kind comments and the review. This small business appreciates it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience all around!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
💕 Thank you for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Perfect for our girls trip! Walking distance to everything. It was stocked with everything we needed and very clean. The sun room was our favorite spot! Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Appreciate this review! Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent space. We really appreciated that it felt like a space someone actually lives in and not outfitted with the cheapest stuff possible. Great location. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Awww love this! You can tell I love this place. Appreciate the straightforward review. Soooo happy you all made family memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious property and open concept interior offered plenty of room to relax. We did not print out or write down the check-in code (highly recommend) which delayed our check in just a bit, due to lack of cell connection. A gracious neighbor assisted us. We loved New Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Yes, cell data in the area can be a bit patchy. I have the best neighbors. Thank you for the staying and lots to love about New Buffalo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Really loved this place! Very clean, seemed the host thought things out well to make spaces comfy and cozy for hanging out and relaxing. Close enough to walk to shops, restaurants, and the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this beautiful property located within walking distance of the beach! We especially enjoyed the sunroom and spent the majority of our time out there playing games, reading books, etc. Communication was extremely smooth and everything was very clean upon our arrival. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
Thank you for staying and the 5 star review. The sunroom is the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and ready on time. They had everything that we needed stocked, and lots of extras that could come in handy but we didn’t end up needing. Easy walk to downtown so it was a great location. We even ended up jumping on the Amtrak and taking a day trip to Chicago. I loved spending my mornings in the sun room enjoying my coffee. It was too hot to enjoy during the day but most of the time we weren’t home anyway. But it was perfect once we came back in the evening for family game nights. They had a great selection of games that our girls loved (ages 5 and 9). Thank you so much for an amazing stay! I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Love this! Great idea to hop on train to Chicago for a day. It's a quick and easy way. Sounds like many great memories were made. Thank you for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is so charming and cute, we already want to come back! It's very well-equipped and had everything we could possibly need. Comfortable, cozy rooms, perfect location, great backyard, walkable to pretty much everything. Communication with the host was easy and they provided all the info, right down to restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
So glad the home met your expectations! I spend a lot time thinking what guest would like and use during their stay and happy it shows. Appreciate the thoughtful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a Great place we really liked it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Thank you for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house centrally located and close to everything!Beautiful sunroom made it so all of us could hang out together easily.Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. It was really nice to walk downtown (we loved David's Delicatessen and Oinks) and to the beach. We all enjoyed the sunroom to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location - walking distance to main attractions

Great place, loved the sunroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2024
The sunroom is perfect for rainy or sunny days! Appreciate the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Amazing location and such a cute house !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Thank you for staying and the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the PERFECT spot to relax and reconnect for my husband's surprise birthday getaway. We loved the area, and the house is so wonderful. SUPER clean, close to everything, and quiet. We LOVED it and can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
Thank you for taking time to review the home and the 5 star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this home and we were not disappointed. We love the location, but most of all, hanging out in the screened in porch after dinner. We hope to go back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Love repeat guest! Thank you for staying (again) and the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and cute house. The kitchen was well appointed and we loved the screen porch! Huge and very comfortable. Perfect in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
Aww, thanks so much! Appreciate the thoughtful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Enjoyed local dining and breweries. Everything here was perfect and clean. Great stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for staying in November! Appreciate the review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Found 2 new greenhouses, one in Niles and 1 in 3 oaks, with beautiful mums, had delicious dinner at brewsters.Good breakfast in three oaks at oaks, eatery, beautiful house and lots of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Lots of options locally or if you like to explore - lots of great little towns nearby. Haven't visited the greenhouses so now I will. Thank you for the ideas!
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