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Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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In New Buffalo's quiet neighborhood, Happy Thoughts Cottage is a charming retreat with whimsical decor and an open-concept kitchen. Enjoy the spacious feel of vaulted ceilings, gas-powered fireplace, and wall-mounted flatscreen TV. Savor summer sunshine on the front deck overlooking a lush lawn or grill outdoors on the rear patio.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4892 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan
A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 892 square feet

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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 - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

48478

About the area

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and Local are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our New Buffalo travel guide
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • A sand dune and the sky beyond. Focus near the top of the dune.
    Local
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Buffalo beach
    New Buffalo Public Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Merganser Point
    10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station
    8 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    42 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
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere located?

Located in the heart of New Buffalo, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Township Public Library are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Josie R.

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

A cozy cottage in a great location

This is our second time at Happy Thoughts Cottage. We love the cozy den, front yard for kids to play, and walkability to the main street.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie L.

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

Cozy weekend.

Cottage was adorable and very clean. We enjoyed the fireplace and the view of the backyard. Cottage was comfortable and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake life

We had a relaxing stay at Happy Thoughts cottage- it’s the perfect size for 2-3 people, true to listing but even better in person. We loved the sunroom area, it was where we hung out the most, the kitchen was well stocked, even though we didn’t cook! There are several restaurants within walking distance. Thanks for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhiannah l.

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

Wonderful little getaway

We absolutely loved staying here! Just steps to the downtown and an easy walk to the beach. We had our 4 y/o with us and just carted her around in the wagon. The house is wonderful. Clean. Newly updated. We’d def stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ann N.

Indiana Girls

The room in the house was fantastic even though it’s a small home it is absolutely big in features. The beds were very comfortable. The air conditioning worked well. The proximity of the property couldn’t be better. It was a five star all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pretty good - not clean upon arrival

Overall the stay was pretty good, however the home was not cleaned upon our arrival. We spent the first few hours on the phone trying to figure that mess out. Not a great way to start your vacation - trying to figure out if you’ll have clean bedding to sleep in. Other than that, the place was pretty good. The location is really great. it’s a bit of a hike to the beach, but really close to the shops and restaurants. If you have little ones like us, I would not expect to walk to the beach. We rented a golf cart from a local place and it made the trip awesome. The home was in good shape outside of the cleaning fiasco. They provide basic kitchen utensils, the living area was enjoyable, bathroom and kitchens are fairly well finished and felt overall clean (after the cleaners left). The living room area has lots of nice daylight and was enjoyable. The streaming device was a bit clunky, super slow and really only had Netflix. If you plan to stream any tv I recommend bringing your own setup. WiFi was fast enough to stream otherwise. We enjoyed the outside area during the evening. Overall the cottage was really enjoyable, but the lack of cleaning upon arrival was a bit of a fiasco. Caused a lot of unnecessary stress. I like the house itself a lot, but I’d really need to think hard about renting again due to the cleaning issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Great weekend

Great location - walking distance to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! We'd stay here again for sure! Perfect location as we walked all over New Buffalo. Only recommendation is for the property owner to provide SmartTV's so guests can stream their own accounts. We weren't there to watch TV, but at night it's nice to watch sports, news, movies, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage near the heart of down. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

What a great stay!

We had an amazing time. The cottage was perfect for us. The front yard was beautiful and allowed our kids to have plenty of room to play. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Great home for family of 3-4

This house exceeding our expectations for cleanliness. It is a quiet neighborhood and had everything we needed. Walkable to downtown New Buffalo. I would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Cute, Cozy, and Perfectly Located

We had the best stay at this thoughtfully built and furnished home. Close to downtown New Buffalo and within walking distance of all the best the town has to offer, the rooms and beds were very comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed for a great week with two kiddos in tow. We’ll miss the beach and quiet evenings in the yard. Can’t wait to visit again!
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8/10 Good

Kristen H.

It was cute and nice. But overpriced

Proximity to downtown
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10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

Very cute place with everything we needed. Great location.

We loved all of the windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

We really enjoyed Happy Thoughts Cottage. It was clean, quiet, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Checked all our boxes

Easy walk to downtown which is what we wanted! We brought our baby and toddler and were out of the house most of our stay but after the kids went to bed, the living room was a great space to relax and play games and far enough from the rooms so the kids couldn’t hear us. We drove to the beach which was still very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Perfect Michigan getaway!

This house was absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway with my husband! It’s such a cute house, and the yard is so nice, and the house is so cozy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Even better than the pictures!

Loved this rental! It was perfect and even more adorable in person!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Anniversary Getaway

The house was homey, cottagey, clean and very cutely decorated. The location was fantastic, walkable to everything from coffee, to dinner, to nightlife, and the grocery store.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great Hideaway

We had a delightful long weekend close to everything the area has to offer. The house was super cosy, and we made ample use of the fire pit, kitchen, and outdoor dining spaces. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

New Buff

Cute little cottage home
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Happy Thoughts in New Buffalo, MI

This beautiful, cozy cottage is situated on a quiet street within walking distance to downtown New Buffalo and Lake Michigan. I grew up in New Buffalo and was in town for my mother’s memorial service. Staying here brought back memories of walking to my high school, which, at the time was located right next door! My family and I enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Happy Thoughts Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marcy S.

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

Beautiful home with great location, but not suitable for little kids

We loved the proximity to downtown New Buffalo (very short walk), and the inside and outside spaces were beautiful; however, the lack of storage (no bedroom closets) and small bedrooms detracted from our stay and we found the home to not be suitable for families with small children. 1) Small children require a lot of stuff from home. The lack of storage in the bedrooms meant all of our things were everywhere, but mostly in the dining room. 2) Our toddler still sleeps in a crib, or pack'nplay when travelling. The size of the bedrooms were almost too small to safely fit the pack'nplay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Cute bungalow

Loved the bungalow. Very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. Very close to downtown New Buffalo. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Dunedin, USA

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

Beautiful cabin near the lake

excellent location close to everything, very clean place and easy check in check out. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022