Downtown New Buffalo stay.A stay at this Downtown New Buffalo vacation home places you steps from Merganser Point and within a 5-minute walk of Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh. New Buffalo Marina Park and New Buffalo City Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
New Buffalo Township Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 4 min walk
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Four Winds Sports Bar - 10 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
PostBoy - 6 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.
NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip
Welcome to Harbor House, a terrific home offered by Third Coast Vacations, a full-service vacation rental company run by locals who love Harbor Country.
When you book with us, you aren’t just getting another vacation rental company, you’re getting access to the area’s experts. We know where to go because we live here and we love it. Third Coast Vacations is more than a place to find a great home base for your getaway.
Staying with us gets you: Discounts for beach rentals, concierge services, charcuterie delivery and more! Harbor House offers views of the Galien River Preserve and is located in a quiet area in downtown New Buffalo, just 800 yards from the beach. The house features a wrap-around deck ideal for birdwatching, a patio with a dining set and gas grill, two wood-burning fireplaces and a screened porch connected to the deck.
Inside, the home has modern furnishings, a main level living room with large windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. The house is equipped with cable TV, high-speed WiFi, and essential amenities. The open kitchen includes a dining area, breakfast nook, and island bar, suitable for family meals and gatherings.
The lower-level family room has a big-screen TV, DVD player, and foosball table for entertainment. The main floor includes a bedroom with a queen bed, en suite bathroom, and patio access, the other bedrooms require using the stairs. The upper level has a loft office, a second bedroom with a queen bed with en-suite bathrooms, a third bedroom with a king bed with en-suite bathroom, and deck access. The lower level includes a fourth bedroom with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom, plus an air mattress for additional guests.
Harbor House sits at the end of a quiet road with low traffic and is within easy walking distance of all the shops and restaurants in downtown New Buffalo!
For a walkthrough video of this home as well as more videos of local beaches, vacation homes, and other local attractions, check out the Third Coast Vacations Youtube Channel. If the link doesn't work, just search Youtube for Third Coast Vacations.
Once you’ve booked a home we will provide you with discount codes for the following:
Weekends Harbor Country, offering beach gear, maui mats / lilly pads, Stand up paddle boards, corn hold sets, board game boxes, coolers, baby items and more!.
Want a charcuterie or S’mores board for your stay? Bougie Boards is a partner company that can help you with all these and more with free delivery to your vacation rental.
Discounts offers will be sent after your reservation is confirmed. Location Harbor House is located in downtown New Buffalo on a dead end side street so there isn't much in the way of traffic.
Parking There is parking for five cars - 2 in front of the garage and three in front of the nearby wall. The garage is open for storing bicycles and such but not for parking. There is no parking allowed near the front door in the cul de sac area as that is a fire lane, the parking is all at garage level.
Beach Access The New Buffalo Public Beach is only 4/10 of a mile away, just a short walk! You can also drive, there is a fee to park in the beach lot.
Coffee Maker and other appliances There is a Cuisinart drip coffee maker with internal filter and hot water, toaster, crock pot, food processor and Kitchen Aid Mixer.
Television/Cable There are 5 TVs (3 out of 4 bedrooms, main level living room and lower level sitting room) with Xfinity Comcast cable along with great high-speed wifi for streaming. All the televisions are smart tv's for easy streaming of Netflix etc. (with your own subcriptions).
Grilling and chilling There is a hard-lined natural gas grill on the back patio, just off the kitchen and dining area.
Garbage and Recycling The City of New Buffalo picks up trash and recycling on Wednesday, there are 2 trash cans and one recycling can.
Washer and Dryer There is a private washer and dryer in the laundry room next to the kitchen
Other Amenities Amazing view of the Galien River Preserve - birdwatcher's paradise! Harbor Landing Marina is also next door, a boat watchers paradise! Many board games Foosball table, TV and sitting area in the lower level Downtown shopping, restaurants and bars are within easy walking distance as is the depot for access to the non-stop train to and from Chicago. All four bedrooms have full en-suite bathrooms
Similar properties
New 2 bed/2 bath 1,900sqft condo, 1 block from channel, 3 blocks to dtown.
New 2 bed/2 bath 1,900sqft condo, 1 block from channel, 3 blocks to dtown.
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,777 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
79
Frequently asked questions
How close is NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip to the airport?
This vacation home is 32.8 mi (43-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from New Buffalo Public Beach and 4.2 mi (8-min drive) from Gordon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (12-min drive) and Blue Chip Casino (13-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip to downtown New Buffalo?
This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from New Buffalo.
NB Harbor Home, Walk to Beach, Optional Boat Slip Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
10 - Excellent
3
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
8 - Good
2
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lynn A S.
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it! Everything was very organized and the house was fab. There were a few things…. Not deal breakers but you might want to fix for the future … steps into house, slippery when wet, and steep. Mattresses in a few rooms, not great. Grouting in bathrooms looked mouldy. Might need a refresh
Lynn A S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Steve R.
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We would’ve liked to have a list of what supplies are needed as well as what supplies are provided? Also, televisions did not work properly becauseRoku didn’t offer live TV. Keurig coffee maker not provided this year as other years.