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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Local
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Tranquil Wooded Retreat – Walk to Beach & Downtown | Tallgrass Cottage

Be Our Guest in 2025 – Now Booking!

⚠ ONLY 4 night minimum required Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

Tucked away in the serene Walden cottage enclave, Tallgrass Cottage is a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature yet conveniently close to the heart of New Buffalo. Just a short walk to downtown and less than a mile from the beach, this inviting getaway is only 70 miles from Chicago.

Step inside and feel the stress melt away as natural Michigan light pours in through skylights and expansive windows. Thoughtfully designed with vaulted ceilings, an open-concept living space, and modern comforts like granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, Tallgrass Cottage is the perfect home base for your Harbor Country adventures.

Explore the area's many attractions—wine tastings at local vineyards, seasonal festivals, world-class antiquing, kayaking, fishing, and championship golf. After a day of exploration, unwind on the open deck, relax with a book on the screened-in porch, or enjoy a meal at one of New Buffalo’s fantastic restaurants. With three bedrooms, three full baths, and a spacious activity loft, Tallgrass comfortably accommodates up to six guests.

Escape the city, breathe in the fresh air, and experience the beauty of Harbor Country.

Bring food, drinks, personal items, and the good times.

This property is well-maintained and equipped for the comfort and convenience of our guests. Our vacation rentals include well-equipped kitchens, living, and dining areas. Linens and towels are provided. Homes have washers and dryers, dishwashers, central heat, and air conditioning, cable/satellite television, DVD players, high-speed Internet service, and outdoor gas or charcoal grills.

We ask that renters bring condiments, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, extra toilet paper, and convenience items like plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and zip-lock bags. We do not supply firewood for homes that have wood-fueled amenities like a fire pit or a wood-burning fireplace. We do not resupply anything during the stay. We provide two rolls of toilet paper for each bathroom, 2 rolls of paper towels, 4 garbage bags, and hand soap in each bathroom -- so plan according to your needs.

Minimum Age Limit for Renters: The guest signing the rental agreement/contract must be 30 years of age or older (ID at check-in required) and must be responsible for the group during the entire time of the stay.

Maximum occupancy restrictions: The number of guests at any WAYA-managed property can not exceed the maximum occupancy number (or sleeps number). This includes invited guests, friends, or additional family members. Events, parties, or family gatherings are not permitted without express written permission prior to booking.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 8 minutes from Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This New Buffalo cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Ron Morales(owner of Waya Rentals) or Maria

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.

Property is also known as

Tallgrass Private Setting Town
55460

Tranquil Wooded Retreat – Walk to Beach & Downtown | Tallgrass Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Late Summer

We really enjoyed our 4 nights at this cottage! Super close to town and a cute neighborhood with other nice homes immediately surrounding. Recommend fewer check-out "pre-clean" requirements (stripping beds, loading the wash, etc.). Also, there are a LOT of toys and board games here so with 3 kids 8 and under, there was a lot of pickup and organizing of all of these new-to-them toys throughout the days and evenings. Overall, great place and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage in New Buffalo, MI!

Great vacation cottage for my family of 5. Very clean and spacious. Great location - close to New Buffalo restaurants, shopping and the beach. The cottage has all the amenities. My kids enjoyed the upstairs play room and all the board games. My favorite was the enclosed porch. My only recommendation would be for new beds. The queen bed in the master bedroom was not comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Girls Trip

The home was fantastic. Well cared for and definitely a place I’d stay at again! It did not disappoint! Easy access to downtown where’s there was plenty to see and do and wonderful places to eat at. Perfect vacation for my my daughters and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

This house was exactly what we'd hope it would be! Extremely clean and well maintained. It was perfect for a family weekend away. The screened in porch is so awesome and we spent lots of time out there. Comfy beds, nice bathrooms - would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robin c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will do again

Beautiful home with great location. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Time - Beachdays!

There was 6 of us. My husband and myself, my two adults sons in their 20's and their girlfriends. We had such a wonderful time. We just love New Buffalo, the beach the town. We are definitely planning on booking for a full week next summer. Beautiful house. ** One thing I did want to mention the bath/shower in the master bedroom was not draining well. Thank you for everything!! Diane Petras
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Very nice home. Clean, roomy and with a lot of amenities. Great location. Easy access to Downtown, beach, groceries, etc. and short drive to Warren Dunes and neighboring communities along the Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great property, location, and overall experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyla B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!!

The place was amazing. Very cute and smelled so clean, and was. The cottage was such a short drive from downtown. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a relaxing place to come back to afyer a hard day of playing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tamera R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini Vac from Ohio

Enjoyed the beautiful Lake Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tall grass cottage

We stayed at tallgrass cottage last year. And well the accommodation suit us very well, very clean well-appointed, there are still no dressers to put clothes in. I had mentioned it in my review last year so basically you're living at a suitcase for a week. That's really my only issue because it is very well located to beaches shops and other attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Darling Home

Clean, comfortable and close to New Buffalo beach and town. Our 3 teenage girls enjoyed the loft with 3 beds, sofa, TV, and their own bathroom. A darling place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Buffalo retreat

Great location close to town and casino. Home was clean and ready for us. Thank you Texas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beachy getaway

Clean, comfortable, plenty of space inside/out. Nice deck & screened in porch. Excellent assortment of spices for cooking & chairs/umbrella for beach. Beds were not comfortable so that would prevent us from re-booking. Otherwise, geat experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation

Would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking for a nice house, slightly secluded/quiet neighborhood but still just a short 4 minute drive to the beach and downtown (It is walkable to DT, however half a mile of the walk doesn’t have sidewalk so might be dangerous at night) The property worked great for my family with 2 kids under 3. The property overall was clean however it is probably due for a deeper clean, fixtures and fans had a lot of dust and found some old garbage (wrappers, retainer case) nothing terrible just felt it could get a bit of a overall clean beyond visible areas. However I would not let this be a negative, overall the pictures don’t do this place justice, outside deck was fantastic to hang in the late afternoon, with a fire pit for the evenings, and the screened in porch was a great place for cards and board games at night. I’d for sure stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Get-A-Way

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

House was clean and really nice. Great location-super close to downtown New Buffalo. Great for family/friend get-togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teri Z., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall in New Buffalo

Our daughter and her son and husband live in chicago and frequent New Buffalo a lot and love it. It was my first visit there and it did not disappoint. The home is beautiful and so modern and clean. Just a great vibe and the porch and outdoor living space made it perfect. We loved our visit and plan on coming back to this property with friends!!!

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

We would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chicago get away

This property exceeded our expectations! The photos were lovely but the home was more spacious than it appeared in photos. The outdoor spaces ,including the screened in porch, were terrific for our group of 6. We took advantage of it all, grilling on the porch and making s'mores around the fire pit. The home was in a lovely area. We would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was a great family vacation

Easy and well stocked for cooking and kids
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal getaway

Ideal getaway, loved the quiet location, close to everything. House is beautifully decorated and has everything we needed for a fun family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven K., East Brunswick, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get-Away

Overall we found the home lovely and made for a relaxing stay. The house was close enough but far enough from downtown which allowed us to be in a quiet neighborhood but easily able to get to the "action" rather quickly. Two caveats: The bathtub in the master bathroom drained very slowly. The left hand side door of the refrigerator did not always close correctly. At times needed to reclose for it to shut.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, relaxing environment

The rental process was simple and easy. The location and property were very nice. We especially enjoyed the fireplace. There was no cable or internet as indicated by the listing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time but it would have been nice to have internet access. (We did connect to the wifi but internet did not work) Overall, I would definitely recommend this location.

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very fun

Very nice