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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, table football, books
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Castaway Villas: Cool Off in the Heated Pool at Castaway Villas This Summer

Castaway Villas

SLEEPS: 14
BEDROOMS: 6
​​​​​​​BATHROOMS: 4.5
*Hot Tub
*Heated Swimming Pool -(available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
*Near Beach
*1 camera facing driveway

Castaway Villas in New Buffalo, Michigan, is a spacious retreat accommodating up to 14 guests across six bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The property comprises a main house and a guest house, both equipped with central air conditioning for comfort. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a heated swimming pool (available from Memorial Day through Labor Day), a year-round hot tub, a pool table, and foosball. The villas are conveniently located just 0.6 miles from Lake Michigan's New Buffalo Beach, offering easy access to waterfront activities. Additional features include a natural gas grill, fire pit, and high-speed internet (1000 MBPS). Please note that pets are not allowed, and parking is available for up to four cars in the driveway.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, for both main house and Guest house

Bathrooms:
Guest House- Full bathroom with Shower, sink, toilet
Main House-
Main Floor-
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Half Bath- toilet and sink
Upper Level-
Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet

Beach/Swimming: A short walk to New Buffalo Beach(.6 miles)

Bedroom Configurations:
First Floor-
Bedroom 1: King and Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3- King Size Bed
Loft Area- 4 Twin Beds

Guest House-
Bedroom 1- King Size Bed
Bedroom 2- Queen Size Bed

Boats: None Provided

Boat Launch: Public boat launch is .8 miles away!

Cable: Not traditional cable but all TV's are capable of streaming!

Cell Phone Service: Excellent service in this area

Coffee Maker: Dual 12 cup/Keurig combo. Coffee and sugar provided

Distances:
* Oselka's Snug Harbor Marina: 1 minute (0.3 miles)
* New Buffalo Beach: 3 minutes (0.6 miles)
* Galien River County Park: 7 minutes (1.8 miles)
* Four Winds Casino: 9 minutes (3.9 miles)
* Washington Park Zoo: 16 minutes (10.4 miles)
* Warren Dunes State Park: 18 minutes (13.6 miles)
* Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets: 20 minutes (14 miles)
* Fernwood Botanical Gardens: 34 minutes (25.7 miles)
* Krasl Art Center: 31 minutes (27.7 miles)
* Curious Kid's Museum: 32 minutes (27.9 miles)
* Notre Dame University: 40 minutes (39 miles)
* Chicago: 1 hour 20 minutes (70 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 1 hour 44 minutes (109 miles)
* Toledo, OH: 3 hours (189 miles)
* Detroit: 3 hours 18 minutes (215 miles)

Dock: Not on property, but marina is just down the street!

Drinking Water: City water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: No

Fire-pit: Yes. Please bring your own firewood

Fishing: Nearby in local Harbor

Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.

Golf:
Woodlands Course at Whittaker 5 min (2.9 miles)
Grand Beach Golf Course 9 min (4.3 miles)

Grill: Yes

Grocery Store: Barney's 3 min(.4 miles)

Heat: Forced Air Furnace

Internet/WIFI: Yes, 1000 MBPS

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Room for 4 cars in driveway. There is no street parking in front of home, you will be ticketed.

Pets: No pets allowed at this property

Pool/hot tub- The pool opens around Memorial Day and closes at end of September. This is scheduling and weather dependent. We cannot guarantee the pools past the 22nd or so of September. The hot tubs will remain open all year.

Privacy: Neighborhood

Space: Multi Level home with guest house

Special Features:
Large Hot Tub
Beach Entry Pool (available Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Pool Table
Foosball

Seniors: Welcome, there are stairs in the home but bedrooms on main floor

Televisions:
Living Room- Large TV capable of streaming
Bedrooms- All feature a TV capable of streaming

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent provided

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Berrien County and Southwest Michigan snowmobile trails).
* Ice Skating
Distance: 10-15 miles (local rinks like Berrien Springs Ice Rink).
* Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 15-20 miles (trails in Galien River County Park or Weko Beach).
* Sledding
Distance: 5-10 miles (local parks like Tight Park or Silver Creek Park).
* Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 10-15 miles (nearby trails in Warren Dunes State Park or Galien River County Park).

Wood: Not provided

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • 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 hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets not 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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

853739

About the area

Map
New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Local - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Michiana Beach - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 5 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaway Villas: Cool Off in the Heated Pool at Castaway Villas This Summer have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Castaway Villas: Cool Off in the Heated Pool at Castaway Villas This Summer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaway Villas: Cool Off in the Heated Pool at Castaway Villas This Summer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaway Villas: Cool Off in the Heated Pool at Castaway Villas This Summer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaway Villas: Cool Off in the Heated Pool at Castaway Villas This Summer located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Marina Park and New Buffalo City Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Castaway Villas: Cool Off in the Heated Pool at Castaway Villas This Summer Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Great property for extended families

Spacious, modern, great details (game tables & bar) for extended family with kids age range 3-14. Great yard & walkable to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

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

New Buffalo Getaway

House was perfect for 9 adults. Plenty of space and bedrooms. Location was fantastic. Very quiet neighborhood. Close to the places we wanted to go to. Easy walking distance to excellent restaurants and bars. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

vince b.

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

Castaway Stay - New Buffalo

One of the best beach houses we stayed at. Everyone enjoyed it and already said they want to go back. Beautiful and fun home located near downtown and the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy O.

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

Highly recommended

As described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marleen C.

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

Great place for multiple families

Great place for multiple families!!! Pool and hot tub were awesome and a whole guest house?!? We loved it and loved the proximity to the beach and town. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaipal S.

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

Excellent home and location

This was a large home, adequate for 12 ~14. House was very clean, well furnished and tastefully decorated. Great back yard with large pool and hot tub. Excellent location with proximity to beach and restaurants. Very peaceful area. Host was highly responsive. Our family very much enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail A.

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

perfect beach week

we enjoyed a week here with extended family - three generations. The space was very functional and even exceeded my expectations based on the listing. The location could not be better in New Buffalo - close to the beach and close to the main street and restaurants - we walked everywhere easily. The pool and grounds are great for a big family and for celebrations. Management was very responsive and nice, quickly resolved any minor issues we encountered.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

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

Michigan Beach Town

Large house with coach house and in ground pool. Ideal fit our large family and young grandchildren. Short walk to everything. Host very responsive when we experienced a few minor issues after check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Brittany F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Construction surprises

This house is going through construction and we were completely unaware. There was nails and screws all throughout the pea gravel in the backyard. We found a few the first night we were there and brushed it off. Third day we spent a ton of time in the backyard and noticed sooo many nails and screws. I’m talking at least 30! Me and a few members of my family spent 2 hours of our time searching over the pea gravel to pick up all the nails and screws from the new addition that was being built. We had 6 small kids and thank god none of them managed to step on a nail. We also looked through some of the turf and found a few of the hooks that keep the turf down and they were sticking right out. Those hooks are at least 9inches long. Property management company was easy to get ahold of and said they weren’t aware of any construction. Other things to be aware of is the king bed in the guest house does not have a box spring and you can feel every bar in your back while laying on it. We found a dirty bowl and pan in the kitchen. The bowl still had Chex mix in it. I would say I definitely won’t be returning to this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024