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Riverfront Retreat, Walk to Beach + Downtown, Hot Tub, Kayaks & Bikes!

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Experience the Lighthouse with all of its amenties including a hot tub, boat dock, large patio, game room, kayaks & SUP, bikes, EV charger, rent a boat & more!
The Lighthouse is walkable to the private or public beach. You can also arrive in style to Lake Michigan by boating down the Galien River.
1 of 2 Master bedrooms! This Master has a king size Tempur-Pedic  bed with the ability for each person to adjust their side of the bed. There is a small, private ensuite bathroom plus access to the back patio!
A large chef's kitchen filled with all the essentials + more for all cooking, grilling, & baking. We have the best kitchen around for group meals!
A large open-concept living room, kitchen & dining room that provides ample room for all guests to play games, watch TV, read, and more.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Retreat, Walk to Beach + Downtown, Hot Tub, Kayaks & Bikes!

This large family and dog-friendly riverfront home is located on the Galien River and directly across the street from Lake Michigan. Guests have easy access to Lake Michigan via boat (option to rent!) from the river or can walk to the private or public beach. This home provides the perfect blend of relaxation & fun with the hot tub, kayaks, pedalboat, bikes, game room, massage chair, large bedrooms, several outdoor patios, and walking distance to downtown New Buffalo!

We are always available by phone or text should you need us!

Our home is nestled between Lake Michigan and the Galien River Nature Preserve. Only a 10 min walk to downtown New Buffalo and less than a 5 min walk to the public beach. There is also private beach access just down the street!

The entire home and property are available for your use.
Please make sure to park in the driveway.


KEY FEATURES:
☆ Riverfront home only a 10 min walk to downtown, 5 min walk to public beach & 8 min walk to private beach
☆5 bedrooms; 2 king master suites, 2 bedrooms w/queens, 1 bedroom w/twin bunk beds & sofa queen pull-out
☆4 bathrooms; luxury toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, body wash & lotion
☆ Baby essentials: 2 pack n'plays, high chair, baby monitor, sound machine, bibs, baby spoons, a few toys, & books.
☆ Full kitchen w/a stocked coffee bar and mixology kit
☆ 2 Patios, 2 upstairs balconies, and a pier into the river
☆ Hot tub
☆ Firepit area with adirondack chairs
☆ Kayaks, SUP boards, pedalboat & bikes
☆ Foosball, ping pong, air hockey, dart board, and arcade games
☆ High-speed wifi + large flat-screen TV (each bedroom has their own TV, too.
☆ Washer + dryer including laundry detergent sheets
☆ Dog-friendly (Dogs must be pre-approved and pet fee of $50)
☆ Free parking
☆ 7-person boat available for rental

Here Are A Few Kind Words From Past Guests:
“The BEST property, location and people. These are excellent hosts committed to ensuring you have a great time on their unique riverfront property adjacent to the shores of Lake Michigan.” - Andrew
“The house was great. There is a ton of space and they have absolutely everything. They are well prepared and the location is great.” - Michael
“The house was perfect for a big group. There was lots of space for everyone and the layout made it easy to keep the bedrooms quite while people were up. The location is perfect for the beach, walking to town and kayaking. ” - Jess

This home is managed by Tanglewood Getaways.

BEDROOMS + BATHROOMS
You are guaranteed a pleasant night of sleep in one of the 5 bedrooms of the Lighthouse. Each bedroom is furnished with a comfortable bed, cotton sheets, a cotton duvet, and a couple of pillows.

Each bathroom is stocked with plenty of fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion.

KITCHEN & LIVING ROOM
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary appliances and basic pantry items needed to cook delicious meals during your stay. The modern appliances and spacious island make it easy to prepare meals. You’ll also find a drip coffee machine, electric kettle, and Nespresso maker with a milk frother. We also provide coffee beans, Nespresso pods, creamer & sugar -- fresh coffee coming your way each morning!

The kitchen and dining area are in a shared space with plenty of room for the whole group to sprawl! You will find a large wooden dining table that comfortably seats ten with a breakfast counter that seats four. This kitchen has all the amenities that you might need in order to cook for a big gathering.

Adjacent to the kitchen & dining are you will find the living room where you can sit back and relax, play games, and/or watch a movie. Plenty of seating is available on the two sofas and the chairs, making this the perfect place to spend time with the whole family. While hanging out in the living room you can:

*Watch a movie on the flat-screen, smart TV using the streaming services
* Play one of the many board games provided
* Enjoy a book
* Drink a cocktail or coffee while mingling with your friends & family

This family-friendly space also features a pack ’n play, baby monitor, white noise machine, children’s books, toys, and a highchair, so you never have to worry about your little one.

OUTSIDE SPACE
Step out into one of the many outdoor areas in the morning and enjoy a hot cup of coffee while spending time with your family & friends. While sipping on your coffee, you can plan for the day ahead or simply sit back and watch the morning unfold.

Through the back door of the living room and master bedrooms, you’ll find a lovely outdoor spaces with lounging areas, grill, pizza oven, firepit, hot tub, and the river. At the end of the day make sure sit around the fire, recap your day, make a smore and hang out. (Keep in mind that the yard is not fenced, so if you have children or dogs, make sure to keep an eye on them so they do not wander into other yards.)

This spacious home is in the perfect location for discovering New Buffalo! Ideally located a few minutes from the public beach, a quick walk to the private beach, 10 min walk to downtown New Buffalo, and more! You can also choose to rent our boat to fully embrace the excitement of the summer months on Lake Michigan.

Your safety matters. This property has a surveillance cameras outside around the house. These will be on at all times but don’t worry, it does not look into interior spaces.

**Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You In New Buffalo! **


To enhance security, this property is equipped with exterior surveillance cameras & noise monitors, solely monitoring outdoor areas without invading your privacy indoors. We utilize the noise monitors to help us prevent our guests from disturbing our neighbors. These devices do not record audio, but will alert us if noise levels are above a certain threshold.

Important: We are committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations, which is why you will be asked to complete our independent verification via Truvi.

Please note: Before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details with us to complete your booking. You will be contacted via email and/or text to complete the verification with Truvi. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit, buying a non-refundable damage waiver, or neither depending on your willingness to take on risk. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.

Choose us for a worry-free and exceptional experience in New Buffalo!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are between 9pm and 8am.
No parties of any kind are allowed. If there is evidence of a party, you will be asked to leave.
All dogs must be pre-approved and a pet fee of $50 must be paid (max 2 dogs)

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
Property Registration Number 933088744

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Local - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galien River County Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 10 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Retreat, Walk to Beach + Downtown, Hot Tub, Kayaks & Bikes! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Retreat, Walk to Beach + Downtown, Hot Tub, Kayaks & Bikes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Retreat, Walk to Beach + Downtown, Hot Tub, Kayaks & Bikes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Retreat, Walk to Beach + Downtown, Hot Tub, Kayaks & Bikes! located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of New Buffalo City Park and Lake Michigan. Merganser Point and New Buffalo Lighthouse are also within 5 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

New Buffalo Girls Trip

House was super fun, water access and amenities were fantastic. Brittney was super easy to communicate with and I had a bunch of questions! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Nice house close to everything

Great location and very nice house. We had a family get together with all ages. There were plenty of things to do. Being able to walk to the beach or kayak and fish in the river made this very unique. The kitchen is well stocked and the house is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

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

Great Location

Location is great and the house is perfect for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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