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'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden bench and table. - 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!  (New Buffalo)
A sunroom with large windows, a wooden table, two sofas, and a television. - 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!  (New Buffalo)
A lighthouse on a sandy beach with a grassy foreground and a calm sea in the background. - 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!  (New Buffalo)
A restaurant sign with a dog logo and a list of daily offerings like salads, burgers, and pizza. - 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!  (New Buffalo)
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and chairs. There is a painting on the wall, a water dispenser, and a vase with plants. - 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything!  (New Buffalo)
Located close to New Buffalo Public Beach, 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! provides a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41258 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

    Downtown is walking distance - 3 blocks away. Marina 2 blocks

    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.
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    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
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    - Contactless Check IN & OUT
    - Additional $50 Biohazard Cleaning Fee May Be Charged if Not Cleaned Up
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Must adhere to NO smoking or forfeit $250.00

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,258 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

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.

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great place for a family trip!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must adhere to NO smoking or forfeit $250.00

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number CR26-0002
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our New Buffalo travel guide
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with small pebbles and a few scattered rocks.
    New Buffalo Public Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • New Buffalo City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Buffalo Marina Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Redamak's Tavern
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Rustic Refined Retreat’ Lakeside Home - Walk to Everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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