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Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes

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Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes

Returning Guests Love This Home – Secure Your 2025 Stay!

⚠ Weekly rentals (Fri-Fri) required Memorial Day Thru Labor Day

Modern cottage on a wooded lot in a small private community just over a mile from downtown New Buffalo, Michigan with three bedrooms, two baths, and a wrap-around country porch that's partially screened-in. There are two bedrooms on the main floor that share a full bath. The second room on the main floor has a queen bed and its own entrance or exit to the back porch. The master bedroom on the second floor has an outside balcony and a bath with a tub and shower. The roads that wind through the trees and the natural surroundings of the area are great for short walks or bike rides. Guests have access to the Harbor Dunes Association swimming pool.

We kindly request that guests refrain from hosting large parties or family gatherings out of respect for the neighboring homeowners, many of whom reside here year-round. By fostering a sense of harmony and consideration, we can ensure that everyone enjoys a peaceful and rejuvenating stay.

Bring food, drinks, personal items, and the good times.

This property is well-maintained and equipped for the comfort and convenience of our guests. Our vacation rentals include well-equipped kitchens, living, and dining areas. Linens and towels are provided. Homes have washers and dryers, a dishwasher, central heat and air conditioning, cable/satellite television, DVD players, and high-speed Internet service.

We ask that renters bring condiments, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, extra toilet paper, and convenience items like plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and zip-lock bags. We do not resupply anything during the stay. We provide two rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom, 2 rolls of paper towels, 4 garbage bags, and hand soap in each bathroom so plan according to your needs.

Minimum Age Limit for Renters: The guest signing the rental agreement/contract must be 30 years of age or older (ID at check-in required) and must be responsible for the group during the entire time of the stay.

Maximum occupancy restrictions: The number of guests at any WAYA-managed property can not exceed the maximum occupancy number (or sleeps number). This includes invited guests, friends, or additional family members. Events, parties, or family gatherings are not permitted without express written permission prior to booking.

Property manager

Waya Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Check-in Time: 4:00PM (MI Time)
Check-out: 10:00AM (MI Time)
Parties/events not allowed. Non-smoking only.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Buffalo

New Buffalo is home to this cottage. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Local - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Michiana Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 42 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 - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes located?

Situated in New Buffalo, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan, Turtle Creek Preserve and New Buffalo City Hall. Whittaker Woods Golf Course and New Buffalo Township Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

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

Yearly summer vacation

Great house and location for our family. We have been traveling to the coast of Lake Michigan for many years for family vacations. We enjoy different areas, but New Buffalo is our favorite. This home fit our every need. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen, grill, porches, towels, beach towels , beach chairs, beach wagon, beach toys, great pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

4th of July

This was a very comfortable cottage. It had everything you could possibly need. I loved how it was decorated, we all loved the screened in porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

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

New Buffalo Gem

Great property, very clean and spacious for a two family weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Rita W., St Charles, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location

A House with Benefits and Drawbacks

Our extended family of 6 (my husband and I, our daughter and son-in-law, and our 5- and 7-year old grandchildren) just spent a week at the Chalonna Retreat in the Harbor Dunes subdivision of New Buffalo, Michigan. What attracted us to the house in the first place was free access to the Harbor Dunes community pool just a short walk away on our quiet shady street. The children loved swimming in the pool and had no problem social distancing since only a couple of other residents were using it most afternoons. The house had no yard where they could play, but they enjoyed watching for deer and passing trains on the wrap-around porch. The staff at the WAYA Rentals office were quick to answer questions before our visit and also to deal with two maintenance problems soon after we arrived. A plumber came a couple of hours after we reported that our downstairs toilet wasn’t filling up, and WAYA’s maintenance guy came right away to change an overhead light bulb that had burnt out in the children’s bedroom. The location of the house is somewhat problematic. Though in a wooded area, it borders on busy highway US12 and a parallel train line. Heavy traffic noise woke us early each morning and lasted until the evening, interspersed with frequent loud train whistles. The house has a nice screened-in porch, but sitting there with the traffic noise was unpleasant. The house was clean with a well-furnished kitchen. However, since all the cabinets were filled with dishes, glasses, pans and bowls, there was almost no space to store all the groceries we brought for the week; we had to leave our supplies on the kitchen island, making the space unusable for food preparation and eating. With only a very small round dining table and four chairs inside the house, the six of us could not sit down together to eat a meal when it was too cool for the porch, which was the case most mornings and several evenings during our unseasonably cool week. Only three people could sit on the overstuffed sectional sofa in the small living room, and none of us found it comfortable anyway. Another inconvenience was the locked closet in the master bedroom, leaving my daughter and her husband nowhere to hang their clothes. Our son-in-law found the mattress so firm, he had to sleep on the couch to avoid back pain. Overall, the house seemed somewhat small for the six of us and was more expensive than it should have been, but we adapted and enjoyed our time there despite its drawbacks.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Q.

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

Beautifully decorated, immaculate , comfortable beds, . We hope to rent again!

From communicating with management (Ron), to arriving to the destination , It could’ve gone any smoother. The pics don’t do this home justice, it is absolutely beautiful , from the beautiful artwork everywhere, window treatments, bedding, screened in porch, fully stocked kitchen, it was just like home . We never even turn the TV on ! It is such a relaxing retreat, near beaches, shopping, restaurants. Beautifully located, we really enjoyed the heated private community pool. Can’t say enough wonderful things about this property and the accommodating management company. Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful home with us.

About the host

Hosted by Waya Rentals

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Professionally managed by WAYA Rentals, a company founded on the idea that what makes a vacation great is not just having a place to go, but having a place that feels like your second home. That’s our mission and that’s our commitment. Let us help you discover the beauty of Southwest Michigan’s Harbor Country and find the “second home” vacation of your dreams! We’re confident that it will give you as much joy as it gives us.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy a private community setting with access to a shared pool. Just minutes from downtown New Buffalo, this spacious getaway sleeps 5-6 adults plus 2 children. Perfect for families/small groups. Book your stay today and start planning your getaway!

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English

Premier Host

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