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Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan

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Beach
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Michiana Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grand Beach Marsh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Duneland Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Luxury Guesthouse in private wooded setting in Grand Beach New Buffalo

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Microwave
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (12)
The price is €398
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Luxury Guesthouse in private wooded setting in Grand Beach New Buffalo

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan

This simple, affordable, cottage in the woods near Lake Michigan has a lot to offer with a newly remodeled three quarter bath.
Imagine spending the day at the association's private beach relaxing, and then return home to grill hamburgers on the private deck. After dinner, you return to the beach to enjoy the beautiful sunset before heading back to roast marshmallows in the patio fire pit.

The cottage is located only ten minutes away from Michigan City and the many area attractions it has to offer. If you enjoy shopping The Lighthouse Place outlet mall is perfect for you. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Washington Park Zoo or the Hot Rod Museum. Throughout the summer, there are many local berry patches that you can pick your own berries from as well.

Keywords: Cottage, lake, woods, home, rental, beach
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. A kitchen and a patio are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 14 minutes by car from Indiana Dunes National Park
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This New Buffalo cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Rachel Rieder

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please contact owner for rules regarding pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Simple Cottage Set Woods Lake Michigan New Buffalo
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Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan Cottage
Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan New Buffalo

Simple Cottage Set in the Woods by Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Great location!
Wonderful, quiet neighborhood in walking distance to the beach, and easy driving distance to Indiana Dunes State and National parks. Owners have plenty of items on hand if needed, such as beach items, a dog crate if you are traveling with your fur baby, and even a high chair if you are traveling with a small child. There is also a golf cart for your use! Cute shops and great places to eat in downtown New Buffalo. Lots of outdoor seating at the house, including a grill and a firepit.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
Super cozy cute well appointed house. The location in variety of activities around the neighborhood were way beyond our expectations. Walking to the private beach and the area were huge bonuses. This is a really cool community with interesting architecture and beautiful wooded streets to walk. I really liked the area. In the proximity to all the great parks around there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best kept secret in the woods
Planned this trip for my Hubby's birthday and anniversary. It was absolutely perfect. Close to the beach everything we wanted to do in the area. The house was very cute and clean. Very quiet neighborhood and everyone we met were very friendly. Property manager was very helpful and also very friendly. I would definitely recommend staying here. I will be booking next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Really nice neighborhood and beach. Humble home suited my families needs. Enjoyed grilling and dining on the deck
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The cottage was quaint but perfectly met the needs for our family of 5. We loved that we could take the golf cart to access to a private beach area. The home was so peaceful and we enjoyed watching deer graze in the mornings and evenings. We would definitely enjoy staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
We had a wonderful stay. The owner provided great communication and gave good restaurant recommendations. The house was comfortable and the neighborhood was friendly and quiet. The use of the golf cart to get to the private beach was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Eh
This house needs a better cleaning service, cobwebs on the lights, terrible musty smell throughout the house. One bedroom smelled like cigarette smoke. Beds aren't the best. We had 2 rainy mornings and there was nothing there for kids to do, a few board games or a deck of cards would be a nice touch. Directions for beach parking were confusing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashell R., Fountain City

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in the Woods
We had a great time. The house was exactly as described. The beach was perfect. No big crowds like public beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty r.

Liked: Cleanliness
R and R
Beautiful area! Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Checked all our boxes and the golf cart was a fantastic touch. We will return, this place is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
This location was PERFECT to celebrate my son’s 22nd birthday. It was so relaxing and the amenities were amazing! The owners of this home did not short you from anything. If I had 1 complaint it would be the bed in the first bedroom on the right needs to be replaced or upgraded! Also the cushions on ALL lawn furniture needs to be replaced, they were all to dirty, musty and moldy to sit on from being under the trees. I would suggest a storage for the cushions and get out as needed .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location near the beach
We stayed here two years ago and had a great time, so we came back. This is a nice location on a wooded lot within walking distance to the beach. The house is clean and has plenty of room for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation's all I ever wanted 🎶
I had an absolutely WONDERFUL stay with my girls, brother and dog. We had everything needed and more to enjoy ourselves. As a single mom, this was the first BEACH vacation I was able to give my family. We made wonderful memories to last a lifetime. I think our favorite part was driving the golf cart down to the beach every day. We hope to make this our annual summer trip, truly couldn't have had a better time. The host, Rachel is so quick and helpful with any questions or concerns we had during our stay. The property is gorgeous, we woke up to twin baby deer every morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend vacay
The kitchen was well stocked with supplies and basic items. Extra blankets and a pack n play was really helpful! The golf cart was so much fun and we absolutely loved the private beach, catching the sunset of course for our last night. Lovely area with so much to offer. We hopw to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend getaway
We took our family to this property for a weekend getaway, it was exactly what we needed! It was a perfect place for our family and our pups! We loved the property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
It is a short walk to the beach and located in a quiet neighborhood. The place was clean and exactly as described. Good communication. Thanks for a getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 night stay with poor weather
We had some bad weather while there - which ended up with losing electricity in the entire neighborhood 11:30pm - ~1pm the next day. Had trouble locating flashlights, candles and lighter at 11:30pm (in an unknown place!) It was rainy and overcast for alot of the 1st day and most of the 2nd. Good thing is the temperature was pleasant (so didnt need AC) and we were able to go into Michiana for coffee and bowling. There were plenty of towels, water-toys (lifejackets), hot water, the kitchen was fully stocked. Golf cart was super great to use to get to the private beach (rocky shore). We ate in New Buffalo every night (Brewsters (reservation), Stray Dog, & Caseys AND would walk around before & after dinner down to the public beach (which my kids loved so much).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location basic home
Easily the best part of our stay, was the proximity to the beach along with the golf cart. The cart had a flat that was fixed on the fourth day of our stay and we enjoyed using it. On the flip side, the furniture in the family room was in desperate need of replacement. The couch was hard to get out of due to sinking into the cushions and the love seat was even worse. The stairs were tough to climb (high risers) and railings are wobbly. The tiny bathroom has no shower curtain liner and the curtain piled on the floor and got soaked with each shower. The kitchen was lacking a lot of basics, and the deck was covered with tree debris and mismatched wet chair cushions. We couldn’t sit out there, and the front porch chairs were peeling paint and unusable. The front door lock was horribly difficult to use as well. The “beach” towels that were provided were just regular sized towels. We certainly enjoyed our time at the beach and in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Had a wonderful stay at this beach cottage. The peaceful wooded setting was ideal for sitting on the deck reading and watching the deer. The beach is so close and easy to get to. Rachel is a great host and very communicative. Would for sure stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage
This house was everything we hoped for. Very clean. Gorgeous setting where we saw deer every morning. The private beach was quiet and beautiful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great time! Close to so many places...train to get to Chicago, Mt. Baldy, Warren State Park, great restaurants and best of all was the short golf cart ride to a private beach. The owner was very quick to respond with answers to questions and to make suggestions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Great location, golf cart was fantastic, host was very responsive -- looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and the owner was very accommodating and the home and area was beautiful and we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Beachtown Retreat
Had a great stay. The location is awesome. Cottage is well equipped and cozy but a little outdated. The host was very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023