Castaway Villas:Your Year-Round Retreat by the Beach Where Relaxation Meets Adventure!

Castaway Villas

SLEEPS: 14
BEDROOMS: 6
​​​​​​​BATHROOMS: 4.5

*Hot Tub
*Heated Swimming Pool -(available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
*Near Beach
*1 camera facing driveway

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Air Conditioning: Yes, for both main house and Guest house

Bathrooms:
Guest House- Full bathroom with Shower, sink, toilet
Main House-
Main Floor-
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Half Bath- toilet and sink
Upper Level-
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet

Beach/Swimming: A short walk to New Buffalo Beach(.6 miles)

Bedroom Configurations:
First Floor-
Bedroom 1: King and Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3- King Size Bed
Loft Area- 4 Twin Beds

Guest House-
Bedroom 1- King Size Bed
Bedroom 2- Queen Size Bed

Boats: None Provided

Boat Launch: Public boat launch is .8 miles away!

Cable: Not traditional cable but all TV's are capable of streaming!

Cell Phone Service: Excellent service in this area

Coffee Maker: Dual 12 cup/Keurig combo. Coffee and sugar provided

Distances:
* Oselka's Snug Harbor Marina: 1 minute (0.3 miles)
* New Buffalo Beach: 3 minutes (0.6 miles)
* Galien River County Park: 7 minutes (1.8 miles)
* Four Winds Casino: 9 minutes (3.9 miles)
* Washington Park Zoo: 16 minutes (10.4 miles)
* Warren Dunes State Park: 18 minutes (13.6 miles)
* Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets: 20 minutes (14 miles)
* Fernwood Botanical Gardens: 34 minutes (25.7 miles)
* Krasl Art Center: 31 minutes (27.7 miles)
* Curious Kid's Museum: 32 minutes (27.9 miles)
* Notre Dame University: 40 minutes (39 miles)
* Chicago: 1 hour 20 minutes (70 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 1 hour 44 minutes (109 miles)
* Toledo, OH: 3 hours (189 miles)
* Detroit: 3 hours 18 minutes (215 miles)

Dock: Not on property, but marina is just down the street!

Drinking Water: City water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: No

Fire-pit: Yes. Please bring your own firewood

Fishing: Nearby in local Harbor

Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.

Golf:
Woodlands Course at Whittaker 5 min (2.9 miles)
Grand Beach Golf Course 9 min (4.3 miles)

Grill: Yes

Grocery Store: Barney's 3 min(.4 miles)

Heat: Forced Air Furnace

Internet/WIFI: Yes, 1000 MBPS

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Room for 4 cars in driveway. There is no street parking in front of home, you will be ticketed.

Pets: No pets allowed at this property

Pool/hot tub- The pool opens around Memorial Day and closes at end of September. This is scheduling and weather dependent. We cannot guarantee the pools past the 22nd or so of September. The hot tubs will remain open all year.

Privacy: Neighborhood

Space: Multi Level home with guest house

Special Features:
Large Hot Tub
Beach Entry Pool (available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Pool Table
Foosball

Seniors: Welcome, there are stairs in the home but bedrooms on main floor

Televisions:
Living Room- Large TV capable of streaming
Bedrooms- All feature a TV capable of streaming

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent provided

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Berrien County and Southwest Michigan snowmobile trails).
* Ice Skating
Distance: 10-15 miles (local rinks like Berrien Springs Ice Rink).
* Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 15-20 miles (trails in Galien River County Park or Weko Beach).
* Sledding
Distance: 5-10 miles (local parks like Tight Park or Silver Creek Park).
* Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 10-15 miles (nearby trails in Warren Dunes State Park or Galien River County Park).

Wood: Not provided