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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
New Buffalo, MI
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Local
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Buffalo

Steps from the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and New Buffalo City Hall. New Buffalo Marina Park and Merganser Point are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Local - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Michiana Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 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 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home!

All completely renovated in 2021 & still looks brand new, 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! to the airport?

This vacation home is 33 mi (46-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 15-minute walk from New Buffalo Public Beach and 4 mi (9-min drive) from Michiana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (12-min drive) and Blue Chip Casino (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! to downtown New Buffalo?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from New Buffalo.

Perfect Location for your Beach/Lake MI stay! You'll Love This Beautiful Home! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The house was very clean and in a grrat location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fall Getaway

This property was exactly what we were looking for! The open floor plan and beautiful fire pit made for the perfect fall weekend - just a 10-15min walk to the beach/city center. We plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

Great location. Newly renovated, comfortable and everything worked fine. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend reunion

We had a great time here! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend Getaway

This property was perfect for our family with two toddlers to explore New Buffalo with the convenience of having a home right in town. We are so glad that we decided to stay here. The home itself is very clean, updated, and comfortable, and the hosts have most every amenity that you could ever need available to you. We loved having the backyard space for our little ones to run around in and the campfire to have s’mores. We were able to easily walk downtown and to the beach, meaning we really didn’t have to drive anywhere all weekend, which is a major plus when you have two toddlers. Thank you John & Jean for such a great weekend! We will most certainly be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little gem of a rental!

This was our first trip to New Buffalo. First of all, the town is charming and beautiful. Second, John and Jean’s home was a perfect stop for our group of 6. Very easy to live in and the location is ideal for walking around the marina and into town. Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fammily getaway

Nice location and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house

We love staying here! Plenty of space for our family. It’s clean and comfortable, with everything we need. Walkable to downtown for coffee or ice cream. You could walk to the beach, but if you have lots of kid stuff, I recommend driving.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great start to the summer!

We enjoyed our quick getaway to New Buffalo! This home is conveniently located to restaurants as well as the public beach. The lawn was perfect for bocce and badminton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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 traveler

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great idea place to stay.

We could’ve we could not have asked for a more comfortable, clean place to stay. Not only did it include all the creature comforts you could ask for, but, in addition, all the makings for s’mores, the sticks, the firewood and the firewood starters. Who could ask for anything more?! Suggestion would be to include some puzzles and games. I wanted to leave a couple of these items but it stated, please take all personal belongings. Since I didn’t want these items thrown out, I took them home with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

House is decorated so nice, clean, comfortable and we really appreciated all the little extra's provided, wood set up in fire pit, ice in freezer, TV's in every room, lots of hooks, etc... Hosts were very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay and we look forward to renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

Great location, excellent hosts, beautiful house with nice deck and patio. We will be back. This was amazing for an adult weekend away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We had a wonderful experience and look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern beach house

This property was perfect for our family of teens and adults. The place was clean and organized and had everything we needed. Easy check in and great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022