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The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
New Buffalo, MI
  • Popular LocationNew Buffalo Public Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationLocal19 min walk
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo12 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)115 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area!

All completely renovated in 2021, this private home in the small community of Sunset Shores is next to the Marina. These three blocks of homes are nestled right by Lake Michigan and have their own private beach accesses for your use. They are perfect to watch a sunset or skip stones. The public beach is about a half mile walk away and is great for building sand castles, splashing in the lake or climbing the stairs through the dunes.
This one level ranch has three bedrooms; two bedrooms each with a queen and one with a set of twin bunks. There are two full bathrooms, one as an ensuite to the master bedroom and an additional full bath in the main hallway. The whole home was remodeled in 2021 and offers all the finest amenities. There is a W/D, D/W, C/A, WIFI, smart TV's to watch your favorite shows in the evening, front patio, outdoor back patio, gas grill and a firepit to sit after a long day of exploring the area or being at the beach.
This is the perfect home for a small family or two or three couples. Close to town and the beach. You can walk to everything and not have to worry about parking. Enjoy the many shops & restaurants that you can walk to in town. The marina is out your front door so plan a day to rent a boat or a jet ski from Oselka Marina and have a real lake experience.
Many people find Dockside Retreat to be a great place to stay while in the area visiting the many wineries & distilleries.
It also provides a welcoming place to stay when in the area for a fall Notre Dame football game.
For those coming for more of the nightlife the Four Winds Casino is about two miles away and there is a shuttle right outside Docksides door that can pick you up and bring you home. The Stray Dog offers rooftop drinks for 21 and over where you can sit and watch the sunset over the harbor.
Dockside Retreat seems to have the best Harbor Country has to offer and we'd love to welcome you to come stay with us.

Property manager

John & Jean Haskins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love hosting families

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
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

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 15 min walk
  • Local - 19 min walk
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 2 min drive
  • Michiana Beach - 9 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 10 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 12 min drive
  • Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area! located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this New Buffalo holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Public Beach and Lake Michigan. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Weekend
We had the best weekend! We are mommas, wives, and have 9 to 5 jobs so this was the perfect place for us to get away! Everything was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed going to the great restaurants nearby and walking by the marina. This was a well needed break and we had the absolute best time. Thank you to John for being so responsive with questions i had and making our stay amazing. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
Felt like home. The home was full of special little touches from coffee to s’mores at night. The family was sad to leave. Walking distance to downtown and the beach. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

randy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo trip
Property fit our family just right. Plenty of room, everything we needed. The only issue is there that there are no views from this property. The house across the street is a real eye sore, there were people coming and going all hours of the day and night. However it is only 1 1/2 blocks walk to the marina/lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great house
This is our second stay at this property. It’s clean and nicely decorated. It’s in a great location; just a short walk to the downtown area. You can walk to the beach, but we usually drive (kids have lots of stuff!). We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope Y., Michigan, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for a New Buffalo Summer Weekend
This house was the perfect VRBO home for our family weekend in New Buffalo. It was cute, clean, perfectly well appointed and has a great location. I would definitely recommend this house for a family or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo
The house was extremely clean and equipped with everything you would need and more. The beach umbrella and towels were so helpful as we took our family to the beach. The s’mores supplies was such a sweet touch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family weekend
We stayed here for spring break. The house is beautiful and the location is so close to everything. The house has everything we need. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed home close to everything.
Had some trouble locking front door from outside home. Wound up having last person come out back door after securing deadbolt on front. Was a bit annoying and not well communicated by owners. Other than that stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and comfortable!
Our stay was lovely, and this home is absolutely charming and comfortable! We couldn't make it on Friday, which is when we were scheduled to check in, so Jean and John offered to extend our checkout time by several hours on Sunday, to maximize the length of our stay at the property. John and Jean were very communicative, procedures were clearly laid out, and they did much to ensure we were comfortable throughout. The supplies for that were left for s'mores by the outdoor fire pit were a nice, thoughtful touch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, beautiful home!
This is the second year we have stayed here. It is a wonderful home, filled with special touches. We have created wonderful family memories here. The owners are fantastic as well. Look forward to going back next year already!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022