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Castaway Villas:A Spring Escape Like No Other:with Pool and Hot Tub

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Guest House

1 King Bed

Guest House

1 Queen Bed

Main House

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main House

1 Queen Bed

Main House

1 King Bed

Main House Loft

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest House

Toilet · Shower only

Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Main House

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Castaway Villas:A Spring Escape Like No Other:with Pool and Hot Tub

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
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. 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. Kayaking and waterskiing 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 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 5.6 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

Is Castaway Villas:A Spring Escape Like No Other:with Pool and Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaway Villas:A Spring Escape Like No Other:with Pool and Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaway Villas:A Spring Escape Like No Other:with Pool and Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaway Villas:A Spring Escape Like No Other:with Pool and Hot Tub 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. Merganser Point and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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

Jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
As described.
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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals

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Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests