In the heart of downtown New Buffalo, The Bradford offers a charming beach retreat. Stroll to the nearby restaurants and shops or unwind by the pool with incredible summer sunsets as your backdrop. This modern home features a fully-stocked kitchen, smart TVs in living areas, and WiFi throughout.
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195 sq m
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Kitchen
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town
Dream cottage getaway just over an hour from downtown Chicago. Walking distance from the beach, restaurants and shops of downtown New Buffalo. Close to the casino, wineries and breweries. Whether driving in or taking the train, The Bradford is a relaxing yet sophisticated getaway. Relax, eat, drink, and enjoy the beach, the community pool, the shops and incredible sunsets, all within walking distance!
Some guidelines to make sure we are a good fit for your get away: -This property is non-smoking indoors and outdoors. Please no smoking on any of the premises. -No parties, loud music, or loud noise. Please do not hang out on the deck or patio after 11pm. We love our community and are happy to share it with others who can be respectful of our neighbors. -Per our association: rentals must be by adults 30 or older. We gladly welcome your younger family members with you. Proof of ID with a credit card may be required. -No bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, wedding parties, post prom rentals, or third party bookings. -The City of New Buffalo requires all short term rental bookings to submit a reservation summary of all guests, age, and vehicle license plate numbers 48 hours in advance of stay. Upon booking we will reach out to gather this information from you.
*The house is equipped with outdoor cameras anyone one found breaking the rules mentioned will be asked to leave for breaking the terms of the rental agreement.
First of all, this is a new construction home, finished at the beginning of 2018. You will find many modern amenities and upgrades in kitchen. Smart TV's in the living room and family room and all bedrooms except the bunk room, and high speed wifi. For the summer, weekly rentals are only available with check in and check out on Friday.
Here's the breakdown of how the house is laid out. The first thing to know is the front of the house is not on a street. It looks out to the neighborhood. So when you arrive, you will be arriving on Whidbey Lane, which is the back of the house. There is a stoned parking pad and a small cement pad in front of the garage on the back of the house where two cars can fit in tandem. Plenty of additional parking is available through out our development. Our garage is small and for storage only.
When you enter the back door, you will walk in a small hallway and then the first set of rooms you will meet are the master bedroom with a king size bed and TV and then the first floor bath which has a bathtub shower.
You then walk into the living room, kitchen, and dining combination. This is the heart of the first floor. The living is set up to circulate conversation and lounging. The kitchen is fully stocked with plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, and a coffee station! The kitchen island seats 3 and underneath the island by the bar stools is a power strip, perfect for charging a phone or laptop. The dining nook is in the kitchen. The hand made dining table has built in seating for 6 people (8 if you squeeze!).
On the first floor as well, you have a back deck that is set up for dining and the front porch that is set up for lounging. From the front porch you can see the community pool and you look out at the neighborhood.
On the second floor, when you arrive at the top of the stairs, you will find two bedrooms and one full bathroom. One bedroom has a queen size bed with a mounted TV and the other bedroom has a queen size bed with a twin size day bed with mounted TV. Both of these bedrooms share a full bathroom with a shower (no tub here).
When you go to the lower level, this is one of our favorite spaces in the entire house. Here, you will find the family room. This is set up with a sectional sofa (that also has a queen, Tempurpedic pull out bed) that is set in front of our custom built wood wall (we did it ourselves with Jeff's dad leading the project!) with a mounted 65" smart TV. This is perfect for movies, naps, and watching HGTV! You will also find a pub heigh table that is perfect for eating or gaming (board games stored in the lower level bedroom closet) and a foosball table.
You will also find the laundry room on the lower level behind the custom built sliding barn door.
On the lower level, you will also find the bunk room. This room is perfect for kids (or adults who still think they are kids). With the playful nautical design, this room has a bunk bed that has 2 twin beds and then a twin size day bed with a pull out trundle bed underneath it. This room does not have a TV, but does have it's own bath with a tub that has a shower head. It's the largest bathroom in the house!
And there you have it! That is the layout of the house!
PERMIT CR26-0066
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking on the property indoor or outside.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming 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)
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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property indoor or outside.
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 CR26-0066
About the area
Downtown New Buffalo, a neighbourhood in New Buffalo, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Public Beach. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our New Buffalo travel guide
Does Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town located?
Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of New Buffalo Township Public Library and New Buffalo Public Beach. Lake Michigan is 1 mi (1.7 km) away. New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town Reviews
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We had a really great time and loved the different levels of the house. We had some young kiddos so it was nice to have the basement area with our own little space! The back porch area was super nice, especially at night with the cooler weather!
Had a dad's weekend and really enjoyed this place. It was clean and perfect for what we were doing. The host was responsive and nice. Would definitely stay here again!
We loved our stay! The location is amazing, walkable to beach and town. The pool is so convenient in neighborhood, the kids and adults had a blast! The cottage is so cute, we love Whidbey lane! Thank you for the wonderful memories!
This vacation spot is like coming home for us as our family has spent this week together for several years in this beautiful home. It’s the perfect place to reconnect with family and friends.
It was awesome experience. It looked just like the pictures. It was like being at home with all the amenities. Everyone loved it just perfect for my family we will definitely come back!! Great memories made.
We had such a great time!! The pool was wonderful and we could walk to everything! Lots of family memories made! The house was so clean and well stocked. Hoping to be back again. 👍😊
The house was beautiful, clean and so spacious for me, my sisters and my cousins. The bedrooms and beds were comfortable which is always my number one priority. It was in a cute, quiet neighborhood. The community pool was a bonus! We walked everywhere. When I needed to communicate with Jeff, he got back to me right away.
Everything was perfect. The location is walking distance to shops and the beach. The neighborhood is quiet and beautifully relaxing. Plenty of parking just a brief walk away if the tight spaces in front of the house make you nervous. The house was spotless and well maintained. If we have need to go back this house would be our first choice. Our trip was to attend a wedding at a larger venue 5 minutes away.
This place was absolutely perfect: great location, cool design/decor, super clean, and stocked with everything we needed for our weekend getaway. Communication was great before, during, and after. Special thanks for all the fun, local suggestions!
We had a wonderful time in new buffalo. The house was perfect and in an excellent location. Jeff was easy to communicate with a few simple questions. Parking was easy. The house was clean and so spacious. I personally Cannot wait to come back. This stay was 7 adults and we had plenty of room to sleep and relax.
This was our second time staying at this property and it never ceases to impress. The home is immaculate, well appointed, and super comfortable for a group. Great layout and an amazing location. Love the vibe of New Buffalo and the setup at the cottages. One of our favorite things about staying at this property is the little things - like all the hooks for hanging towels, bathing suits, etc. Makes things so easy. We will definitely plan to go back again next summer!
We loved our stay at your beautiful cottage! It was prefect for relaxing and slowing down. The kitchen was stocked with everything we could need during our stay. We loved being able to walk to nearly everything - shopping, grocery store, restaurants, beach. We went on long walks just around the town every day. The pool was still open after Labor Day and heated. All in all, a great vacation home!
This is a beautiful home in a great location. Very clean and well stocked with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Jeff was very responsive and helpful with suggestions for restaurants and wineries. Since the weather had turned chilly, the fireplace was a welcome feature.Thanks, Jeff! We'll be back for sure!
I stayed here with my mother in law and my partners aunts. I came for work but wanted to treat the ladies. Make some memories and enjoy life. This home served as the perfect setting for that.
It was so clean, fully stocked, and so aesthetically pleasing. It had a quaint and cozy vibe while having so much space for us to roam and relax.
Thanks to our magnificent hosts for this incredible home. We will surely be back!
We did a winter girls weekend and everything was great. We chose the location due to where everyone lived, it was central. The place was great and even though it was an arctic blast we walked to the marina and around town. The o my negative was that there were barely 2 parking spots for a group of 5 of us, and they were crazy right. Not the homeowners fault but the fault of the association. We would totally come back in summer!
This is the fourth Merchant Street Cottage we have stayed in over four years and while they have all been great, this one stood out for several reasons. Super easy, no fuss, rental process. Super clean when we arrived. No hiccups with anything in the home. Just enough decor to make it very cute and inviting without being overwhelming.
Best flow with kitchen island, nook, and family room. It was just perfect for our family of five adults and six kiddos under ten! Highly recommend! Thanks Anthony and Jeff!