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Dog-friendly house with private heated outdoor pool, hot tub & Ping-Pong

Family-friendly holiday home in New Buffalo with a hot tub

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Beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
TV, table football, ping pong, stereo

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 113525 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friendly house with private heated outdoor pool, hot tub & Ping-Pong

Family-friendly holiday home in New Buffalo with a hot tub
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home boasts a private pool and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3.5 bathrooms and a dining area, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 3,525 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 - 30

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

48491

About the area

Map
Grand Beach, MI

What's nearby

  • Michiana Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Local - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly house with private heated outdoor pool, hot tub & Ping-Pong have a pool?

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

Is Dog-friendly house with private heated outdoor pool, hot tub & Ping-Pong pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly house with private heated outdoor pool, hot tub & Ping-Pong?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly house with private heated outdoor pool, hot tub & Ping-Pong?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly house with private heated outdoor pool, hot tub & Ping-Pong located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Beach Marsh and Lake Michigan. Michiana Beach and New Buffalo City Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Dog-friendly house with private heated outdoor pool, hot tub & Ping-Pong Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Fun family getaway

This home easily accommodated our family comfortably. The spacious common areas allowed us to all play games together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia B., Wilmette

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

Great family vacation home.

Our entire family (six adults and three kids) loved staying in this spacious and comfortable vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Tim G.

Grand Beach, MI

House was in a nice area. Had lots of amenities but a little room for improvement. Either way it was fine for our family and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Quiet and Cozy

When we were looking for a place to stay, we were looking with a place with a nice kitchen and seating area. We were looking for a place to simply relax and unwind but still had some fun indoor activities. This place met our expectations and felt it would be a neat place to return to in the summer. Listening to the water is such a calming thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation - great time!

Our family (8 adults and 7 children - aged 11 to 6 months) had such a great time at Mac's Bluff! Even though the weather was cooler, the kids were in the heated pool and hot tub every day. Everything on the property was well maintained and clean. We had a fantastic week and made many great memories for the grandchildren. We would definitely book the house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon H., St. Louis/Kentucky

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

Mac’s Bluff did not disappoint

We had a family of 12 coming from St Louis and Ohio. We had the best time staying in this house. The kids played the entire time and never got bored enough to get on their tablets! The area is just beautiful. Even though it was March and extremely cold (it snowed on our day 2), we had an absolute amazing time. The house is worn and we did text the rental company about a few hiccups but overall we would rent this house again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

SARA G.

Perfect for groups

So many places to gather! Our crew gravitated towards the kitchen table but in warmer weather would've spent more time on the screened porch or by the pool. There's two comfy couch/ tv areas plus a bonus table and bar downstairs. We loved the arcade games, foosball and ping pong but cruising in the 6 person golf cart was the highlight. The basement opens to the pool so doesn't feel underground except those bedrooms don't have windows which is good if you like it dark! The primary bath has a giant deep tub, very relaxing :) Easy walk to several beach lookouts but a rocky shore, no water access.

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

Great Property!

Our group of 6 had a wonderful time at Mac’s Bluff. The pool was the big reason we booked here and it did not disappoint. There was plenty of lounging space for our group both inside and out, and the interior living spaces on both floors, including basement bathroom, have been nicely updated. There is also plenty of fridge space, given the two additional beverage fridges downstairs. The house has a good amount of flatware, plates/cups/bowls and overall kitchen supplies. The bathrooms upstairs and on the main floor are original, and the decks and screen doors are not great shape and need replacing. However, the house has new siding/soffits/fascia (and maybe a new roof) and looks great so it seems the new owners are working on updating the property. Vacasa responded very quickly to a maintenance call on Saturday evening when we arrived (the HVAC was making a weird noise), so big thank you to them. We did not realize until staying here that you can drive a cart to the grand beach golf course and also get the ‘resident’ discount, which was a big plus. Just check to make sure the cart has a full tank of gas so you can prevent having to be rescued on the 7th hole! We had a great time and we would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan I., Prospect Hts., IL

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

What a great pool!

Mac’s Bluff was a delightful rental. It is very spacious and comfortable. The highlight was definitely the pool! With a depth of 10 ft, we were comfortable letting the children spend hours jumping into the pool without concern of them hitting the bottom. The interior of the house worked well for our group of 10, plenty of dishes, pans, and utensils. The lower level was a perfect spot for games and movies, and the main level provide a great dining spot as well as comfortable lounging. The pool area, the lower level and the main level were so accommodating that we would definitely stay there again. However, there were some problems. The unit had two golf, one was gas powdered which we were told was unreliable and should not be use, and the other had a broken charger, which wasn’t replaced until Wednesday. Communications were often conflicting. Directions such as the internet sign in and the check- out procedures, varied between the web site, emails, and the house book. As mentioned by other reviewers, the exterior of the house needs some touch ups. The vegetation needs trimming, the wooden trim needs power washing and staining, at least two of the screen doors need the screens reattached, the outdoor shower was unavailable and the outdoor fire pit gas tank was empty.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Susie L.

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

not ideal

The property has so much potential, and can accommodate a large group w a beautiful private pool! The management co (Vacasa) and the owners were not honest with us about a problem/offensive odor at the home and kept putting us off. We sadly ended up having to abruptly leave after our 3rd day there. Aside from this, the property needs updating -- towels were scarce, though Vacasa replenished immediately after our request. The pots/pans were not useable (though I believe they've since replaced them after our request) My family vacation was hardly a vacation, as we spent the first 3 days trying to figure out what the odor was, and then had to leave. The management team at Vacasa, though helpful to start, ended up strongly failing us. I would veer away from Vacasa properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole F., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place ; missing amenities

Loved this property for our team retreat. We were disappointed that the fire place on the main floor didn’t work (small detail) but it was inaccurately listed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sue C.

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

After Covid 50th Anniversary celebration 2 years late.

There were several things on the property that were listed but didn’t work. A large umbrella would not open, the fire pit didn’t work, there was a grease fire in the grill because it had not been cleaned, one of our kids got locked bathroom because the door would not open even though it was unlocked. The upstairs doors would not close properly. The house has a great design, but needs to be painted And the stairs should be replaced outside. Also one of the large TVs do not work. Also, they advertised walk to beach was closed. We had a great time in spite of these issues, but for the price we paid we would expect not to have these problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan F.

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

Great time

Everything was great. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Dallas, TX

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

Exactly what we wanted

The home was exactly what we wanted for a long family weekend. Space and areas to gather with something for everyone. The light area feel upstairs was complimented be the cozier atmosphere downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James B.

Spring Break

The home was exactly as pictured! Very spacious and way more than enough room for 4 adults and 7 children. Even though the weather wasn't the greatest, our families were able to enjoy the jacuzzi and indoor activities! The house was very clean and it was equipped with everything that you may need (dishes & utensils for 20+ people, appliances, plenty of towels and blankets). We had a fantastic trip and we are looking forward to coming again!
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10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Great retreat

This was a lovely place for a long weekend! Everything was as described and the downstairs hangout room was even cooler than we thought. We had no problem with any of the facilities and had a great time!
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4/10 Poor

Jade C.

Overpriced

This house is beautiful from when you walk in... gorgeous living room, kitchen & living space in basement. Outside of that, everything needs a renovation & a major update. For the price that we spent on the home, it was definitely not worth it. Fire place doesn't work in the living room (major disappointed on a fall trip), outdoor seat cushions smelled musty so didn't even use them... they claim to have a local beach within walking distance that isn't closed, as well as a playground, but we never found either. Had to call maintenance to deliver propane tanks... it was just one thing after another, and again, maybe if this was HALF the price, I wouldn't be complaining. For utensils - plan on bringing extra silverware if you have a large group, as well as extra paper towels and toiletries. Outside of house has paint peeling, which did not give a relaxed vibe when outside enjoying the day. I could go on and on, but overall I think this house needs some TLC. Go elsewhere if you want an overall luxurious feel.
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10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Family reunion

Rented this place to celebrate my grandma's 98th bday. It was perfect for what we were looking for. The pool/hot tub were well maintained and the game room basement kept the younger ones entertained for hours. The kitchen has a nice open layout and lots of seating for all of us. The only downside I could think of is that we ran out of shampoo (they provide a small hotel sized shampoo tube that ran out).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Alisa P.

Summer Vacation Week @ Mac's Bluff

The "Good" - This is a great home for a large group! We had 13 people (ranging in age from 3-75 years old) and 1 dog, and we had plenty of space. The pool is awesome (we brought some of our own inflatables), and it ended up being the main attraction for the week. Everything was in working order, and there were plenty of blankets, towels, and sitting space. We took the golf cart out on a couple of occasions, and used the outdoor seating area in the backyard on most evenings (the little firepit was perfect for s'mores!). The "Not-So-Good" - The group who was in the home before us didn't leave until noon on the day we were to arrive for 4pm check-in (check-out is at 10am). When we arrived, the 1 girl who was cleaning was pretty overwhelmed as the place was literally left in shambles. There was food, crumbs, debris, and "stuff" all over the floors, counters, tables, and front porch. She was cleaning until 6:30pm before we were able to fully settle in and begin unpacking our cars. Unfortunately, due to the mess left from the group prior, there were many fruit flies in the house that took us most of the week to get rid of. Bring your own toilet paper, paper towel, garbage bags, and dishwasher soap/pods as the home offers a starter supply only. Also, for a home offering to house a group of up to 15 people, there should have been more forks and spoons available (there were maybe 8 forks, and 6-8 spoons). If everyone wants to sit down to eat together, it's not possible if you need cutlery for the meal. Overall, we had a fantastic week as a family at Mac's Bluff, and made many memories. It is situated in a great location - easy to get to New Buffalo and Michigan City in just minutes which was nice as well :)

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Lovely beach getaway!

The house and property was beautiful and it was a great little getaway weekend for a girls trip! I would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021