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Highlights
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
Walk to New Buffalo Public Beach
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Garden
Explore the area
New Buffalo, MI
New Buffalo City Hall
Place, New Buffalo City Hall
5 min walk
New Buffalo Public Beach
Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
14 min walk
Local
Place, Local
14 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
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
About this property
'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!
Over 100 Five ⭐️ Reviews! Book with Confidence!
Centrally located in Downtown New Buffalo is an updated TWO bedroom, ONE bathroom home with incredible Gable Sunroom that has everything you need in walking distance...enjoy morning coffee at David's Deli, grocery shopping at Barney’s, spend the day at the New Buffalo Beach and evenings dining in New Buffalo's finest restaurants - Stray Dog, Beer Church, Villa Nova, Brewsters, Sonny’s, Caseys, Redamak’s as well as a late night ice cream treat at Oink’s or Nancy's. We even have a beautiful local Starbucks with a farmers market in back.
Lakeside House sleeps 4 comfortably; • Bedroom #1 features a KING pillow top bed + custom built-in closet • Bedroom #2 features a TWIN bunkbed + trundle bed • Main room has a quality QUEEN 'Restoration Hardware' leather sleeper sofa + a TWIN daybed • Sunroom has dining table for all and conversation area to enjoy bug free evenings
Open Floor Plan • Kitchen is stocked with all the basic necessities to dine in • Dining area has large reclaimed wood dining table • Updated bathroom provides large shower with ample towels/linens • Outdoor Features: Hot/Cold cedar shower to rinse sand off, Gas grill, swing set, nice backyard to play yard games (cornhole onsite), fire pit area with Adirondacks for late night fire's and s’mores • 1258 sq ft of living space (includes Gable sunroom)
We ❤️ our neighbors! This is a residential area - Quiet hours are enforced - 10pm on weekDAYS and 11pm on weekENDS.
Other: Flat screen 55” TV with Roku for your streaming subscriptions, bluetooth speakers, secure WIFI, stackable washer/dryer, board games, DVD player, Roku on small DVD/TV set in second bedroom.
LIMIT is 4 people on property! Parking only for 2 cars on driveway - no street parking. City strictly enforces parking.
Cleaning Fee is $110
Chicago Visitors: Amtrak station is also only 4 blocks away - short 75 minute commute from Chicago.
NO MORE THAN 2 CARS ON PROPERTY - NO STREET PARKING JUST DRIVEWAY City ordinance is strict on parking and enforced with tickets. ___________________________________________________________ NO THIRD PARTY RESERVATIONS - ie parents booking for their underaged kids. Reservation will be canceled and no refund given. NO DOGS - service, well behaved or older animals. We have a family member severely allergic to dogs. Reservation will be canceled and no refund given. *City Ordinance requires booking party Information - names and ages of all guest or reservation will be cancelled with no refund.*
If you enjoy beach living - this is a perfect place to gather your family & friends and create memories!
Check out my other listings: VRBO #1029758 & #1989162 ———————————————————————————— - Contactless Check IN & OUT - Additional $50 Biohazard Cleaning Fee May Be Charged if Not Cleaned Up ————————————————————————————
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Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo
Downtown New Buffalo
Charming & cozy in-town retreat in the heart of New Buffalo
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash used dishes and leave in drying rack
Log off your personal accounts – HULU, Netflix etc.
- Close & lock all windows especially the Sunroom
Take a last look for personal belongings!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Booking will be cancelled if profile is not verified and accurate. Credit Card must match Profile. No Third Party bookings - Registered Guest Only
No more than 4 people on the property + Maximum of 2 cars on driveway per city code enforcer. Absolutely no pets/service animals
Per City Ordinance, individual booking MUST send information about group, names of guests/ages and plans upon booking or booking will be canceled.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number CR26-0002
Property # 590003vb
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 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 New Buffalo Public Beach. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
New Buffalo Township Public Library - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Local - 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
Four Winds Sports Bar - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
Copper Rock Steakhouse - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! ?
As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! on 5 October 2026 start from NZ$520, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! ?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! ?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! 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 Public Library and New Buffalo Township Public Library 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.
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.
Josh H.
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!
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!
Hannah M.
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!
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.
Jordan G.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Katie B.
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!
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!
Great location! Walk to the beach, town,breweries,restaurants etc. The home was very inviting,comfortable,and wonderfully decorated. Huge back sun porch with a super comfortable couch. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need! The host is easy to communicate with and was very welcoming! Great place to stay in New Buffalo!
Sandra L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
Thank you for the glowing review! Agree, the home is very comfortable and inviting!
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
Great location and host communicated well! We really enjoyed our trip and it was a great weekend getaway from Chicago. We would stay here again but the listing is slightly misleading as the other bathroom is a shower outside that wasn’t on yet for the season so wasn’t usable. The bunk bed room is quite small and the top bunk is very squeaky/ narrow to get up and down. Since it was loud and hard to get up and down, one person ended up sleeping on the pullout bed in the living room which ended up working out great. The sunroom is spacious and would be great if the weather is perfect out. We were there on a weekend that had very hot weather but also very cold. Therefore the sunroom was pretty unusable as it stayed the temperature of whatever it was outside. When we first got there it felt like a sauna. It was either extremely hot or extremely cold in there but I’m sure if you had moderate weather it would be lovely. There is a normal living room/dining area so you don’t necessarily need it but would have been nice to use! Regardless lovely time, nice place and would come back again.
Kathlyn C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
Perplexed. The outdoor shower is seasonal - you visited mid-April in the Midwest. No way any outdoor shower would be turned on. Frozen pipes are more costly. It’s a sunroom and not a 4 season room so yes weather dependent. ALL is in my listing - 2BED/1BATH home with a SUNROOM. not misleading if you read and look at pictures. Again Bunk room is listed so it shouldn’t be a surprise there is a bunk room?!?
The perfect house for a girls trip. So close to everything and also plenty of room to relax and create memories. We love the sunroom. Our second time staying at this house and will definitely be back.
Stacie D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Love this tradition! Thank you for choosing to stay here and the review!
My friend and I met here to reconnect after not seeing each other for years. This house was a great place to stay. The location was great and could walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. The house was very clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen was well stocked with whatever you need. I would definitely stay here again.
Dawn K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Aww, love that you were able to reconnect! This is the reason I rent. Create memories with family and friends. Thank you for the 5 ⭐️ Review!
Perfect location that was close to everything. Plenty to do at the house for all ages.
Karen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2020
Appreciate the 5 ⭐️ Review!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
20 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great experience at this property - it was clean, spacious and in a great location! The owner was very helpful and communicative as well. Definitely recommend staying here if you’re visiting New Buffalo.
Joseph
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Sheilah O'Shea
Investor in Chicago & surrounding areas for the past 20 years. I choose places that I personally stay and enjoy with family and friend's!
Why they chose this property
I always wanted a getaway from the city in a quaint beach town that I could walk everywhere and enjoy the beach life...and this is my little gem.
What makes this property unique
I covet the open floor plan so everyone can be part of everything no matter if you are prepping dinner, playing board games at the dining room table or relaxing in the sunroom. Backyard has ample space for socializing and activities for all ages.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests