Title: Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91137003&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! ## Photo gallery for Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! (New Buffalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91137100/91137003/f71b2d7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! (New Buffalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91137100/91137003/724512aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! (New Buffalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91137100/91137003/146aaa3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, computer monitors - Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! (New Buffalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91137100/91137003/c8cf3c2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! (New Buffalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91137100/91137003/5188215d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the Sanctuary Community, The Nautilus is a family-friendly haven that feels like home. Its proximity to the lake and New Buffalo's charm are only matched by its inviting backyard where kids and adults can unwind together. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! Welcome to "The Nautilus" in the Sanctuary Community. This family friendly brand new construction will feel like your home away from home. You may come because of the proximity to the lake, the restaurants and all the charm of New Buffalo, but might find yourself wanting to stay because of the relaxed vibe and the inviting backyard kids and adults will enjoy. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105984700/105984695/23aba0aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday House! 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Do not park on the street as that violates HOA policy ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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 ## About the area New Buffalo is home to this holiday home. 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. [Visit our New Buffalo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Buffalo.dx7383) [View more Holiday homes in New Buffalo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Buffalo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7383-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.781303,-86.77197&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gh%60%7EFxsrpO%3FS%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40U%3FSBU%40S%40S%40UBSBUBSBSBSBSBSDSBSDSDSDSDQDSFQDSFQDQFQFQHQFQFQHOFQHQFOHOHOJOHOHOHOJMHMJOJMJKJMJMJMJKJKLKJMLKLIJILKLILILIJGNILILELINGLELGNELGNELCNENCLENCNANCLANCNALANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBNDNBLDNFLDLFNDLFLHLDNHLHLFLHLHJHLJLHLHJJLLJJJJLJJLHLLLJJHLJNHLJLJNHNHNHNHNHNHPFNHPFNHPFPFPFPFPDPFPFRDPFRDPDRBRDRDRBRDRBRBTBPBRBT%40R%40TBR%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FTATAPATATCRARARCTCRCRCTCPERCRERERCREREPGREPGRGPEPGRGPGPGNIPGPINGPININIPILIPILKNKNILKLILKLMLILKLMJKJKJMJKJMHMJMHKHMJMFMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFMDOFMDOBODMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOEMCOEMGOEMGMEOGMGMGMIOGKIMGMKMIMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKMKMKMKMKMKMIMKOIOIMIQKMIQIOGOIQGOIQGQGOIQGQGSEQGQESGQESEQESESESCSESCSCQCSCUCSCUCSASASAUCU%3FQAUAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DPwcKQ9o_CpT534x-w_zitsGUEs=) New Buffalo, MI ### What's nearby - ![BGGWKA INDIANA - Sand along the shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091455/1c624b87-83c9-41b1-ae15-ba4c82962884.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Indiana Dunes National Park 15 min drive \- 11.6 miles - ![University of Notre Dame showing a garden, wild flowers and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062581/e1429dec-6674-4c78-820a-fc62bf370672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Notre Dame 42 min drive \- 47.4 miles - Grand Beach Marsh 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Turtle Creek Preserve 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo 8 min drive \- 6.0 miles ### Getting around - New Buffalo Station 4 min drive - South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - The Buffet at Four Winds Casino 12 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Four Winds Sports Bar 12 min drive - Timbers at Four Winds Casino 13 min drive - The Stray Dog Bar & Grill 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach!? ### What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach!? ### What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach!? ### Where is Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jori N. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home The home is beautiful new construction. Close to new Buffalo downtown and beach. My family enjoyed staying there! ##### Jori N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie F. 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice new house Well equipped and great location! ##### Leslie F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim K. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Buffalo 2024 Beautiful home in nice setting short drive to beach and close to downtown area with lots of shops, restaurants and wineries ##### Tim K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbie P. 6 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We'd stay again in a heartbeat! Great weekend celebrating my mom's 75th birthday! The house fit my family of 5, my parents, and my brother. Perfect house for a weekend away. Super clean and perfect for entertaining! ##### Barbie P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moira F. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and property would stay again. ##### Moira F. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey S. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is new, well- equipped with most things you’ll need for a week’s stay. It’s a great place for families with children. The hosts were informative about details, check-in and answered questions that we had. I would stay here again. ##### Tracey S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mm 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home Lovely home with amenities and well thought details. Location is central to many restaurants and other activities. We all enjoyed our stay. ##### mm Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna M. 1 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved!!! We had a wonderful few days together at this beautiful, relaxing and well kept home. The backyard was a great place to enjoy food, drinks and a fire. So much to do in the surrounding area. We would highly recommend to stay here. Looking forward to returning soon. ##### Anna M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlin N. 21 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacay by the beach This is a great house. Lots of space to spread out where you don’t feel on top of each other. New home so everything was clean. Nice area to sit outside and relax. Would stay here again ##### Caitlin N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee R. 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely This was such a beautiful home in a very quiet area and New Buffalo is wonderful. We loved it! Thank you! One small complaint but not a deal breaker - the beds in the rooms besides the master were a little uncomfortable but for kids (which was the case for us) they were just fine. I would and may book again! ##### Renee R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ---