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Great Price & Location for Your Fall/Winter Getaway! 34 Miles to Notre Dame!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Great Price & Location for Your Fall/Winter Getaway! 34 Miles to Notre Dame!

All completely renovated in 2021 & still looks brand new, this private home in the small community of Sunset Shores is next to the Marina. These three blocks of homes are nestled right by Lake Michigan and have their own private beach accesses for your use. They are perfect to watch a sunset or skip stones. The public beach is about a half mile walk away and is great for building sand castles, splashing in the lake or climbing the stairs through the dunes.
This one level ranch has three bedrooms; two bedrooms each with a queen and one with a set of twin bunks. There are two full bathrooms, one as an ensuite to the master bedroom and an additional full bath in the main hallway. The whole home was remodeled in 2021 and offers all the finest amenities. There is a W/D, D/W, C/A, WIFI, smart TV's to watch your favorite shows in the evening, front patio, outdoor back patio, gas grill and a firepit to sit after a long day of exploring the area or being at the beach.
This is the perfect home for a small family or two or three couples. Close to town and the beach. You can walk to everything and not have to worry about parking. Enjoy the many shops & restaurants that you can walk to in town. The marina is out your front door so plan a day to rent a boat or a jet ski from Oselka Marina and have a real lake experience.
Many people find Dockside Retreat to be a great place to stay while in the area visiting the many wineries & distilleries.
It also provides a welcoming place to stay when in the area for a fall Notre Dame football game.
For those coming for more of the nightlife the Four Winds Casino is about two miles away and there is a shuttle right outside Docksides door that can pick you up and bring you home. The Stray Dog offers rooftop drinks for 21 and over where you can sit and watch the sunset over the harbor.
Dockside Retreat seems to have the best Harbor Country has to offer and we'd love to welcome you to come stay with us.

Property manager

John & Jean Haskins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love hosting families

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Map
New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 15 min walk
  • Local - 19 min walk
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 2 min drive
  • Galien River County Park - 4 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Price & Location for Your Fall/Winter Getaway! 34 Miles to Notre Dame! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Price & Location for Your Fall/Winter Getaway! 34 Miles to Notre Dame!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Price & Location for Your Fall/Winter Getaway! 34 Miles to Notre Dame!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Price & Location for Your Fall/Winter Getaway! 34 Miles to Notre Dame! located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this New Buffalo holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Public Beach and Lake Michigan. Turtle Creek Preserve and Local are also within 1 mile (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Great Price & Location for Your Fall/Winter Getaway! 34 Miles to Notre Dame! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend reunion
We had a great time here! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Getaway
This property was perfect for our family with two toddlers to explore New Buffalo with the convenience of having a home right in town. We are so glad that we decided to stay here. The home itself is very clean, updated, and comfortable, and the hosts have most every amenity that you could ever need available to you. We loved having the backyard space for our little ones to run around in and the campfire to have s’mores. We were able to easily walk downtown and to the beach, meaning we really didn’t have to drive anywhere all weekend, which is a major plus when you have two toddlers. Thank you John & Jean for such a great weekend! We will most certainly be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little gem of a rental!
This was our first trip to New Buffalo. First of all, the town is charming and beautiful. Second, John and Jean’s home was a perfect stop for our group of 6. Very easy to live in and the location is ideal for walking around the marina and into town. Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fammily getaway
Nice location and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
We love staying here! Plenty of space for our family. It’s clean and comfortable, with everything we need. Walkable to downtown for coffee or ice cream. You could walk to the beach, but if you have lots of kid stuff, I recommend driving.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great start to the summer!
We enjoyed our quick getaway to New Buffalo! This home is conveniently located to restaurants as well as the public beach. The lawn was perfect for bocce and badminton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
Felt like home. The home was full of special little touches from coffee to s’mores at night. The family was sad to leave. Walking distance to downtown and the beach. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

randy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo trip
Property fit our family just right. Plenty of room, everything we needed. The only issue is there that there are no views from this property. The house across the street is a real eye sore, there were people coming and going all hours of the day and night. However it is only 1 1/2 blocks walk to the marina/lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great house
This is our second stay at this property. It’s clean and nicely decorated. It’s in a great location; just a short walk to the downtown area. You can walk to the beach, but we usually drive (kids have lots of stuff!). We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope Y., Michigan, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for a New Buffalo Summer Weekend
This house was the perfect VRBO home for our family weekend in New Buffalo. It was cute, clean, perfectly well appointed and has a great location. I would definitely recommend this house for a family or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo
The house was extremely clean and equipped with everything you would need and more. The beach umbrella and towels were so helpful as we took our family to the beach. The s’mores supplies was such a sweet touch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Weekend
We had the best weekend! We are mommas, wives, and have 9 to 5 jobs so this was the perfect place for us to get away! Everything was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed going to the great restaurants nearby and walking by the marina. This was a well needed break and we had the absolute best time. Thank you to John for being so responsive with questions i had and making our stay amazing. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family weekend
We stayed here for spring break. The house is beautiful and the location is so close to everything. The house has everything we need. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed home close to everything.
Had some trouble locking front door from outside home. Wound up having last person come out back door after securing deadbolt on front. Was a bit annoying and not well communicated by owners. Other than that stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and comfortable!
Our stay was lovely, and this home is absolutely charming and comfortable! We couldn't make it on Friday, which is when we were scheduled to check in, so Jean and John offered to extend our checkout time by several hours on Sunday, to maximize the length of our stay at the property. John and Jean were very communicative, procedures were clearly laid out, and they did much to ensure we were comfortable throughout. The supplies for that were left for s'mores by the outdoor fire pit were a nice, thoughtful touch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, beautiful home!
This is the second year we have stayed here. It is a wonderful home, filled with special touches. We have created wonderful family memories here. The owners are fantastic as well. Look forward to going back next year already!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great idea place to stay.
We could’ve we could not have asked for a more comfortable, clean place to stay. Not only did it include all the creature comforts you could ask for, but, in addition, all the makings for s’mores, the sticks, the firewood and the firewood starters. Who could ask for anything more?! Suggestion would be to include some puzzles and games. I wanted to leave a couple of these items but it stated, please take all personal belongings. Since I didn’t want these items thrown out, I took them home with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
House is decorated so nice, clean, comfortable and we really appreciated all the little extra's provided, wood set up in fire pit, ice in freezer, TV's in every room, lots of hooks, etc... Hosts were very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay and we look forward to renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Great location, excellent hosts, beautiful house with nice deck and patio. We will be back. This was amazing for an adult weekend away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We had a wonderful experience and look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern beach house
This property was perfect for our family of teens and adults. The place was clean and organized and had everything we needed. Easy check in and great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home, Great Location
Very comfortable and clean home located close to downtown. Kitchen had everything we needed and the kids loved the bunk beds! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Boston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Lake Vacation
We were looking for a house near a sandy beach and lake to visit with our children and 4 1/2 and 1 year old grandchildren. This was perfect. The location was walking distance to the beach and downtown. The house was newly renovated with a lovely interior and plenty of room for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous get away!
I will definitely stay again at this property. Everything was very new and clean. Plenty of room and great location. Close to the water and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022