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'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach

Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan

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Welcome to Lakeside House, a cozy ranch home nestled in Downtown New Buffalo, just a block from beautiful Lake Michigan. With three spacious bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this getaway is perfect for families or friends looking to unwind together.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6165 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach

Over 100 Five ⭐️ Reviews!

Ranch Home located on Water Street - One block (a stones throw to Assoc beach) to beautiful Lake Michigan.
3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6 “Secure WIFI*
Located in Downtown New Buffalo is a THREE bedroom, ONE and HALF bathroom home that has everything you need for a getaway with family or friend's. This home is 3 blocks from Marina Grand Hotel (Joe's coffee, Bentwood Tavern) & Marina (rent boats, jet ski's & enjoy sunset cruises) and 9 block walk to downtown New Buffalo including family friendly restaurants, shops, public beach and much more.

Lakeside House sleeps 6 comfortably;
• Bedroom #1 features 2 TWIN bed, nightstand, blackout curtains and closet
• Bedroom #2 features a QUEEN pillow top bed, 2 nightstands, blackout curtains and closet
• Bedroom #3 features a KING bed with pillow top, blackout curtains, closet and dresser
• Sleeper sofa - Queen mattress in living room (kid's lounge)
• Ping Pong table, cornhole, bikes in garage

Floor Plan
• Kitchen is stocked with all the basic necessities to dine in
• Eat In Kitchen + Dining table provides seating for 6 + 2 counter stools at kitchen island
• Main Room has L shaped sofa, chair + ottoman, gas fireplace and LIMITED basic cable TV. This room also features sliding glass door going out to the Sunroom. The main room is also open to kitchen area for a great entertainment space.
• Sunroom has sofas for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors bug free. Dining table for 4 to eat or play games while enjoying the outdoors
• 2nd living room (kids lounge) has several sofas to relax with basic cable TV, ROKU and board games - just off main entrance
• Linen closet has ample towels
• Main bathroom provides bathtub with shower, single sink basin and toilet
• 1/2 bathroom is located in the laundry room with a single sink basin and toilet

Outdoors features a coveted large grassy backyard:
• Fire-pit area with benches for late night fire's and smore's (wood to burn on-site)
• Spare fridge in garage for extra beverages
• Gas Grill
• 3 adult beach bikes, 2 kids bikes
• Small association beach is a block and half away - nice to watch sunsets, snorkel or skip rocks. *the weather this winter has been tough on the beaches- we won’t know what the association beach looks like until summer is here*
• Schulz Park is located across the street - has swing sets, mini library, charcoal grills and picnic tables (benches turn into tables) LIMIT is 6 people on property!

Cleaning Fee is $150

Chicago Visitors: Amtrak station is also only 8 blocks away - short 75 minute commute from Chicago.

More properties if this is booked - VRBO #1989162 and #590003

NO MORE THAN 3 CARS ON PROPERTY - NO STREET PARKING JUST DRIVEWAY City ordinance is strict on parking and enforced with tickets and towing.

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 info - names and ages of all guest or reservation will be cancelled with no refund.

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- Contactless Check IN & OUT
- No back to back reservations
- Additional $50 Biohazard Cleaning Fee May Be Charged if not Cleaned Up/Disposed of Properly
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO smoking on premises or forfeit $250 deposit

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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • 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
  • Snowmobiling 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,778 square feet

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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 11:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
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
Put away any toys, ping pong table etc.
Make sure to log out of your streaming accounts – Hulu, Netflix
Please close & lock windows especially in the Sunroom
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NO Third Party Reservations or Payments. Individual with Verified account and payment must be a guest.
No more than 6 people on the property + Maximum of 3 cars on driveway/garage and must be registered guest. NO street parking
Per City Ordinance, individual booking MUST send information about group, names of guests/ages and plans upon booking or will be canceled no refund

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking on premises or forfeit $250 deposit

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
Property Registration Number CR26-0003

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our New Buffalo travel guide
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo beach
    New Buffalo Public Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A sand dune and the sky  beyond. Focus near the top of the dune.
    Local
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New Buffalo Lighthouse
    3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Four Winds Sports Bar
    11 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino
    13 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
    17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Marina Park and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Beach and Turtle Creek Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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'Stones Throw' Lakeside Home - Walk to Marina + Town + Assoc Beach Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Stones Throw last year for our Notre Dame football weekend and were so happy the house was available this year! Perfect location for everything, restaurants, shopping, wineries, and easy drive to South Bend for the game.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

Very private, home was clean and had everything we could want or need. Beds were comfy and plenty of room for our stay. Host was very quick to answer any questions.Would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had a great stay. Beds were very comfortable. Location was close to town and other nearby destinations. Hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place, great host

Host was very accommodating with us. House is very clean, and well equipped. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

Great house for a long weekend with girlfriends! House was very clean with easy check in/out. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Annual Girl Cousins Get Together

This is our 2nd year to stay at Stones Throw. It is a perfect size for 5 adults. Everything is very nice. The kitchen has everything you need. Our favorite room is the 3 season room. That’s where we spent all our time in. I am booking again for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Buffalo

Short walk/drive to the beach and restaurants. Great kayaking on The Golden River. Convenient location and house had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in New Buffalo!

We really enjoyed our stay! Great location in a quiet neighborhood, with lots of space. We loved the sunroom. The yard was big, though the weather didn't really allow us to use the outdoor spaces. House is located close to the beach and downtown. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Buffalo Retreat

This is our 2nd year staying here for Mother's Day weekend & we loved it! It's clean, comfortable, quiet & close to downtown. The owner if very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in New Buffalo

This house is a gem! It has an open floor plan with very nice furnishings and a lovely screened in sunroom. We visited the neighborhood beach in the evenings to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Property was very clean and lots of places to sit and visit with friends. The screened in porch was the best!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay yet

We stay every year around this area for a girls football weekend, for last 8 yrs. This has been the best yet that we stayed at. Roomy, clean and loved the sun room the most! Look forward to coming back! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! I was most impressed with how clean the entire place was, as well as how well stocked it was with anything we needed and more. The thorough information provided in advance were very appreciated, as well. The king bed was very comfortable, my husband and I joked that we needed to take it home! lol My kids said the other beds were comfortable as well, and we all slept great over our 3 night stay. If we come to the area again, we’ll definitely stay at “stone’s throw” again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay!

This is our fifth time staying at Sheilah’s place, and every time the house is even nicer than the last time. Sheilah’s cleanliness and attention to detail are second to none, and I never cease to be amazed at how she is always upgrading the place in both big and small ways.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry S., Kentwood, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Still great!

Our second time staying, and the place is still wonderful -- exactly as described and pictured. Cute, quiet, neighborhood, easy walk to town. Comfortable and clean accommodation. Will be happy to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual wine tasting trip

3rd year here - never disappoints! From the simplicity of check in to the cleanliness of the property, all is outstanding! Hands down the screened in porch makes this house! We will definitely come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gloria s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan Holiday

Always need some summertime in Michigan . Great weather, eats, relaxation and berry pickin… oh yes and beach time. Thanks to a great place with plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Stay

Our second time here. We are a group of friends that enjoyed this home so much last fall, we decided to book for our spring trip, and will be coming back again! It's so spacious and comfortable and the host is awesome, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Thank you! My Dad and sisters surprised me with this trip to celebrate my end of breast cancer treatments! Your house was so warm and great! Thank you for a great small vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom and Adult Children Weekend Getaway

I decided to take my adult children on a mini vacation for some family bonding time. This was the perfect place, we loved everything about this house. It was perfect, very accommodating and so close to everything. The owner's recommendations were spot on. We enjoyed time at the beach during the day and game time and movies at night. Do yourself a favor and stay here for getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, would stay again

Lovely property, looks as good as it does in the pictures. Clean, updated, and well maintained. Very quiet neighborhood. We absolutely loved the 3 seasons room. Close to stores and restaurants. Off street parking and easy check in process. The owners were friendly and prompt replying to questions. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars!

Literally the cleanest VRBO I’ve ever stayed in. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us :) Great location! Great restaurants just a short walk from the home. Overall 10/10 experience in New Buffalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to stay again!

This house had it all! The location was excellent, about 10 min walk to the marina and close to everything. It was in a quiet neighborhood and cute little area. The cleanliness of this house was 12/10! We had everything we needed and more. Ours boys (5 and 2.5) loved the house! Thanks so much for the great place to stay! We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

I would definitely stay at Stones Throw the next time I visit New Buffalo. Location is close to all the shops and restaurants. Listing is accurate and the house is adorable and cozy. Everything we needed for a girls weekend. House was well stocked, very clean and owner was easy to communicate with and responded quickly to questions. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual 5 Girl Cousins Get Together

The size of the home and location was perfect for our cousins get together. Walking to shops and restaurants was great. Our favorite spot in the home was the 3 seasons room. We had a couple things come up and our host responded instantly and they were taken care of. She was wonderful. We are already booking for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024