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Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town

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Welcome home!! Just take the path past a couple Cottages to the pool. May-Sept
Fully equipped, brand new kitchen.  The Island is a great space to gather!
Kitchen has a full coffee station, toaster and the necessities.
Keurig  stocked with K Cups, sweetener, and creamer. Coffee maker available too.
The dining nook off of the kitchen is perfect fit for 6 people.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Local
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First Floor, Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor Living Room

1 Double Futon

Lower Level Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lower Level Family Room

1 Double Futon

Second Floor, Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1, First Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2, Second Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3, Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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, Nest thermostats that control each floor, 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 Saturday.

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!

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Property manager

Jeff Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property indoor or outside.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

New Buffalo

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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Local - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 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 - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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.

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?

Situated in New Buffalo, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Township Public Library and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Library and Local are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chris t.

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

Great stay, awesome place

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Oh sip!

We are in love w/ this property. Great location, beautiful house, tons of room…could go on and on. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Wonderful

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda g.

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

New Buffalo Fun

We appreciated the walk ability to everything, and the beach was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Great Weekend!

Great place for a weekend getaway with friends. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and the beach! House is beautiful and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Trauth P.

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

Wonderful stay!!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Girls weekend

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Another great vacation!

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great for girls trip

Loved spending time at the house indoors and outside on the patio - very walkable. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Awesome home! It had everything you could want.

This was an awesome home! It had everything you could want. It was very clean & was exactly as described. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILMA S.

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

nice house

we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

Perfect house for family fun!

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. 👍😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Another great weekend at one of the best spots!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Beautiful Michigan Cottage

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tish H.

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

Girls Getaway

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Summer getaway

Had a great time with our 4 and 7 year old. Lots to do despite some cooler days. Properly was beautiful and very well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Like coming home

We have been coming together at this house for several years now and our family feels like it’s home when we come there. Great activities for all ages as well as a great place to gather and renew family ties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvonne m.

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

The getaway

Had a very nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Perfect cottage in the heart of it all

We are a return visitor to this property. The location is perfect --- it is in the center of everything. The decor and the amenities are spot on. It's the perfect place to relax as well as the perfect place to work remotely. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Amazing!

Beautiful home! Walking distance to what ever you need and the home had everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Girls weekend

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H., Alexandria, VA

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

Highly Recommend

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geffrey Y.

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

The perfect getaway

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

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

Amazing!

This cottage was one of the best rentals I’ve used. Owner Jeff was super responsive and accommodating. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking. House overall well equipped with everything you need for a beach vacation. Great location- we walked everywhere. Pool is a nice bonus as well. Community is friendly and quiet at night. I will definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Fantastic Rental

What a wonderful house! We couldn't have been more pleased. We have stayed in the New Buffalo area with another family every summer for the past 14 years and this has been our favorite home by far. Beautifully decorated with great hang out spots for kids, readers, game time, or cocktails. Easy access to everything New Buffalo has to offer. The house is well equipped with everything you need from the kitchen to beach. Can't recommend enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Miller

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We are Jeff and Anthony, and we are the owners of The Bradford on Whidbey in New Buffalo. Jeff grew up between Michigan and Indiana, growing accustomed to having his summer's spent up and down the coast line in Michigan, specifically in New Buffalo. Anthony grew in Chicago, always loving those summer trips away to the beach where fun memories were made with family and friends. When not in New Buffalo you can find us in Chicago or LA.

We love to spend our free time in nature, at the beach, taking hikes, biking and just being outdoors when it is warm out. We also love to cook at home, so you will find a full kitchen of ours in New Buffalo to use. But, we do love the food scene in Chicago and LA from upscale, culinary driven restaurants to your neighborhood taqueria and everything in between. Theatre, museums and spending time with friends and family is also on the list.

We love that we have created our dream beach vacation home and excited to share it with those who come to New Buffalo.

Why they chose this property

The reason why we purchased this home was we truly felt that it was perfect for us as a lake house. We spend about 8 months looking at a variety of different homes in New Buffalo and after many house tours, when we discovered the home on Whidbey, we knew that it was just perfect for us.

The house is in it's own semi-private, small community, so it is quite, but two blocks over is Whittaker Street (Main Street), which is the heart of New Buffalo. Within minutes, you are surrounded by people, restaurants, shops, and then just a few more blocks over to the beach. The proximity is just great.

The house is also close to our home in Chicago and makes it an easy drive back and forth from the city. And when we are in Michigan, we can also easily get to our favorite restaurants, breweries and wineries in Stevensville, Sawyer, St. Joe, and more!

Some other perks of the house is that it is brand new contraction and the design and little bit of integrated technology is great for us. We love that we have a pool (that you can use too!) and easy access to the beach.

Overall, for us, this was the perfect house, close to everything that we love in New Buffalo and hope that you enjoy all of these perks too!

What makes this property unique

Some of the unique benefits to the house that we added to help enhance your stay are...

*Walking distance to Whittaker Street and the beach.
*Each floor of the house has it's own Nest thermostat, perfect to control the temperature perfectly for each floor.
*High speed internet is provided.
*Kitchen is set up to serve 20 people.
*Coffee station set up with a drip pot and a Keurig (coffee included with Keurig, drip pot coffee not included.)
*There are 5 televisions that have Xfinity Cable, 2 of them are Smart TV's with Roku.
*Covered front porch that has a section sofa on it.
*Back porch with dining table for 8.
*BBQ grill on the side of the house.
*2 dedicated parking spaces (garage is for small cars only)
*Street parking available on a first come, first serve basis.
*3 full bathrooms.
4 bedrooms.
*Large beach towels and beach chairs provided.
*Kitchen island has a power strip underneath, perfect for charing electronics or catching up on a laptop.
*Foosball table in the lower level family room.
*Washer and dryer in the house.
*Board games available in the Bunk Room closest.
*Luggage racks and hangers available in all bedrooms.
*Gas fireplace turns on with a flip of a switch.

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English

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