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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Local
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Not near the Beach ... On the Beach!

Just 90 minutes from downtown Chicago this Vintage Two Story DUPLEX Beach House is on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Sandy, Gentle Slope Beach Frontage just steps from the deck. Completely Furnished with Laundry, Beach Chairs, Beach Toys. Many nearby local attractions in Michigan's famous Harbor Country, Near Casinos and an Outlet Mall. Convenient access to Chicago via Southshore Line.

Property manager

Maria

Languages

English, Polish, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
June, Jul,Aug rentals- If re-rented following cancellation, full refund less$150 process fee. Covid19 travel restrictions-full refund less $150 fee
For April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov rentals excluding holidays I will follow the moderate cancellation policy. Call xxx-xxx-xxxx with questions or concerns
Rental agreement will be emailed at the time of the inquiry. Please review it prior booking. Thank you.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing 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

  • Local - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 1 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Not near the Beach ... On the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Not near the Beach ... On the Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Not near the Beach ... On the Beach! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Not near the Beach ... On the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this New Buffalo holiday home is steps from New Buffalo Public Library and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Marina Park and Merganser Point are also within 5 minutes. New Buffalo Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 90 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Great location, great house

My family enjoyed our stay, the location is great and everyone you need is provided (beach toys, towels, etc). Maria is great to communicate with and we will definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

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

Great spot!

Wonderful stay, the beach was in the backyard. Really incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie d.

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

Awesome place for a family vacation!

The location is wonderful! Right on the beach! The house was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were great to deal with. I would recommend this property for a family just wanting to spend some time together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meedith J.

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

Great location

We had a great time at this property! Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Long Beach stay….

It was beautiful, great beaches, great neighborhood & easy check in. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

veronica L.

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

Awesome location

Awesome location! Really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mattine G.

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

What a beautiful place!

We LOVED the location of Maria’s home. Right on the beach! The views were phenomenal! The home is a wonderful amalgamation of the old and new. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jen R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

few days of beach after Chicago weekend

Weather was perfect while we were there and we spent a lot of time on the beach which was just what we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzie P.

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

Wonderful family vacation

The views and proximity to the beach was worth a million bucks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Lovely Long Weekend

The house was charming and felt safe. The beach was stunning with absolutely amazing sunsets. The pictures don’t do it justice. Maria was responsive and accommodating. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEGHAN C.

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

Very nice, owner really undersells the property.

Wonderful stay, very peaceful, great view every morning and sunset. House is very comfortable and the area is is spectacular. Hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Highly Recommend!!

Maria was very accommodating and easy to work with. The house was exactly as described and perfect for our group. Fantastic location, right on the beach, close to everything. Highly recommend and plan to book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Great location, very good communication

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this wonderful home. Very easy access to the beach, right out the back door. We really appreciate it the easy communication with Maria, she is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

wade p.

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

Great Beach House,Literally on Lake Michigan.

Great fully furnished beach house,used grill and fire pit every day. Firewood was provided which was great. All questions were promptly answered by management. Would gladly stay again, perfect quick getaway from Chicago rat race..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Great location!

This is our second time to this property. We love all the activities that are available to use. Very clean and comfortable. Nothing beats the sound of the waves crashing while sitting on the back porch drinking coffee or sipping your favorite wine. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Urmi M.

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

Fun on the beach

The beach is really nice by this home! Soft sand and nice views. We took our kids ages 5-7, and they had a blast. The home is equipped nicely with beach toys and beach chairs. Maria was very friendly, responsive, and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Best vacation we have ever had!!

We loved this house, the location, the layout of the home and property on the beach, Maria is a wonderful person and kept in contact with us when needed. The home is spacious, comfortable and well maintained. Tons of beach toys, chairs and water craft to play in the lake. My family had the best time, as did my three dogs, everyone was so relaxed and happy the whole time. We booked a return visit before we left it was so wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

On the Beach

Our stay was exactly what we expected—it was on the beach and our dogs loved it as much as we did. I have spent more than 50 years renting cottages along Lake Michigan, but nearly all of the rentals were in South Haven Michigan. We enjoyed everything Long Beach had to offer and we definitely would return—it was an hour closer drive and quieter—very relaxing—good golf courses nearby and very reasonable green fees and the beach is pure heaven—plenty of space and many treasures to find walking along the shore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

one of our most relaxing vacations yet

We loved the location! The house is directly on the beach and just a short distance from the Indiana Dunes. The house was comfortable, spacious, and well-stocked. The owner was incredibly helpful and responsive. If we stay here again we would likely bring our own sheets or ask the owner for additional sheets as the linens are washed by the previous tenants. My entire family (my spouse, two young kids, and two dogs) enjoyed our stay and would likely rebook here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

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

Amazing location

This property is in an incredible location. The deck literally looks out over the lake and you can walk right off the back onto the beach. There is not a better location around the lake. The actual house was a bit outdated but very sizable and had some really cool features from the past. Overall if you’re prioritizing proximity to the beach, great views, and appreciate a home with a lot of character, you won’t find a better place. Also, Maria was delightful to communicate with. 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn C., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Awesome location

We traveled with a group of 7 - 5 adults, 2 kids. The adults all slept in the upstairs bedrooms and the kids took the main floor bonus room. The house had plenty of space for all of us. We absolutely loved the beach even though it was incredibly windy while we were there (7-11 foot waves!), so we didn’t spend a ton of time out there. But hearing the waves from the bedrooms was the best white noise machine for sleeping. The other reviews here helped - we were prepared for stairs and a narrow driveway. Neither gave us any trouble though. The owner was very helpful and communicative! We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

trina c.

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

Wonderful Home

Enjoyed our stay here. Didn't realize there would be so many stairs. Flight going up to get in the home and a flight going down to the beach. Then we knew about the stairs going up to the bedrooms. If you are young this probably wouldn't matter but to us older folks it sure made a difference. We should have looked more. The driveway was a shocker. Deep incline going down the drive. Best to backup in it. The beach was great. Needed more time to enjoy it more. The house was roomy and very nice. Any questions were answered quickly by Maria. She even stopped by to see if we needed anything. Very nice lady.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely location but a few thoughts

The property is a great location--Long Beach, Indiana, about 20 minutes from New Buffalo, MI. Nice grocery and CVS nearby. Lovely view and easy access to a wide Lake Michigan beach. New kitchen and two new-ish bathrooms are nice. Plenty of space to spread out. Here are a few things to know: Three nice-size bedrooms upstairs are comfy. The "fourth" bedroom is a small daybed on what was probably a sleeping porch, and fine for a child or pre-teen. If you have any mobility challenges, know that the stairs from the driveway to the main level are steep, and slippery when wet. Railings help but our elderly relative would not have been able to manage them. Also: bring your own bath towels. The owners ask that you wash their towels (not sheets) if you use them. This is fine, but again if you have mobility issues, the washer/dryer is in the basement (steep stairs). It's a quaint old place (duplex, Sunset side) with charm. Would be even more pleasant with a bit more attention to small details.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

SHANE H., Midwest

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful views & great beach access on Sunset Side (West)

Short stay but here's the pros & cons from our visit. Excellent communication with property managers. We encountered a few issues but were quickly addressed by them. Pros are steps from Lake MI beach, and great views from enclosed patio with plenty of seating, and decks. Nice, clean, fully equipped kitchen. You can hear the relaxing waves from all of the bedrooms, and beautiful view from back bedroom. In a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Grocery store and restaurants nearby. We were glad to find a beachfront property that allowed dogs. Plenty of beach towels, chairs, boats, & toys, etc.... The few cons are that the property is advertised as New Buffalo, MI when in fact, it's located in Long Beach, IN which is a 10 minute drive to New Buffalo, MI. The property needs some landscaping updates, and stairs and railing need updated. The property is advertised to have a jetted tub which it does not have on West side. Couch in living room should probably be replaced. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for our much needed beach therapy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Delightful

We had a delightful time at the house on Long Beach Drive. It was steps to the sand and the view from the deck was magnificent. The living space was more than adequate for the four of us. I have a few nitpicks that are hardly worth recording. The main one is the stairs to the bedrooms on the second floor. They make a sharp turn and can be dangerous for old people like us. My wife and I, both in our 80s, decided to sleep in the enclosed porch like room with the day beds to avoid the stairs. This should be noted in the website write-up. Finally, I must note that Maria was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Maria

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What makes this property unique

Beach access

Languages:

English, Russian, Polish
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