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Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Local
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • 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

Heart of New Buffalo.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and New Buffalo City Hall. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Local - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Michiana Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 18 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Copper Rock Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪White Birch Market - ‬11 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.

Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants

Fall midweek special. Rent 2 nights get 3rd free as well as free use of golf cart.
Full house renovation - Spring 2025.
Welcome to Harbor country, home to the magnificent Lake Michigan coastal towns, fantastic restaurants, national parks, breweries and wineries.
This sprawling soon to be 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 family room ranch is the perfect place for you and your family.

First floor:
-King bedroom with tv, walk in closet, and master bath
-Two queen bedrooms and a full bathroom
-Spacious dining room with seating for 8
-Large gourmet kitchen with island and additional seating for 4 and plenty of counter space.
-Large family room with fireplace and a flat-screened smart TV

Basement:
-Large bedroom with two full size beds and double closets. -Additional queen bedroom.
-Another large family room with flat screened smart tv and sectional.
-Brand new bar with seating for 6 and smart tv -Full bathroom with tiled shower
-Pub table and chairs
-Laundry room
- Shuttle board

Backyard:
-Outdoor games
-Fire pit
-Heated pool

Nearby:
-This location is ideal in so many ways- we are just a short walk to Hummingbird lounge, Brewster's Italian, or waterside fine dining at Bentwood Tavern or The Terrace Room. From our home you'll enjoy the short walk to downtown New Buffalo and the beach.

Also we are just an hour away from Chicago by car or Amtrak, you'll soon be steps away to all the conveniences of Harbor Country. Hop on a shuttle to Four Winds Casino, or a short drive to Blue Chip Casino and the Outlet Mall. A great place to take walks to town or the beach as well as bike riding. Tour the wineries and micro-breweries and so much more.

For your information the local ordinance has quiet hours at 11pm and we ask that our guests respect that as we live on a quiet residential block. Strictly enforced. For that reason we do not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties. NO candles or open flames allowed on property - inside or outside. Also we have added an exterior camera to monitor the exterior of our home for liability reasons for our insurance. It is located at the side of driveway. There are absolutely no cameras located inside the house or facing the pool.
Pool will be closed October 18- May 10th.


There is a house guide in a binder at the property with all the information you will need.


Also, City of New Buffalo passed an ordinance, effective 6/14/21, that limits parking to 4 cars maximum, limits number of guests to 14, enforces the noise ordinance and requires a Reservation Summary. That form requests the full name and date of birth for the main contact, full name and age of each guest, and make, model and license plate number (including State) for each car that will be on the property. That form needs to be in the city’s hand no less than 24 hours before reservation. That form will be sent to you in a fillable format but if you would rather send me the information, I can fill it out for you. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking/vaping is forbidden- $200 will be charged

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 3,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Rules

As this house is in a neighborhood we must insist that you respect our neighbors and keep the noise level down after 10 pm. Strictly enforced
Pool hours - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm. Please follow all swimming safety protocols. No lifeguard-guests accept all liability. Please close pool after 10pm
Host shall send to renter for their electronic signature a Release for pool use & rental agreement and reservation summary prior to reservation date

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Strictly enforced.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking/vaping is forbidden- $200 will be charged

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
Note from host: Strictly enforced.
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. Note from host: Strictly enforced. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants to the airport?

This vacation home is 33 mi (45-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from New Buffalo Public Beach and 3.8 mi (8-min drive) from Michiana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (11-min drive) and Blue Chip Casino (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants to downtown New Buffalo?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from New Buffalo.

Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our family vacation with the pool and location!! Better than advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family enjoyed this beautiful home so much! The space was perfect for our group of 3 families of 6 adults and 3 kids. The kitchen was well appointed with amazing upgraded appliances. The beds were super comfy. The heated floors in 2 of 3 bathrooms were an unexpected treat! The home was VERY clean and exactly as described. The pool and backyard was so enjoyable. The pool gets sun for part of the day and shade for part of the day. It was especially nice to have the heated pool in addition to the cool waters of nearby Lake Michigan. The fire pit was a wonderful way to end the day. The trip to the beach is super easy and the pool toys, beach equipment and towels made it very easy! The home is designed so well with plenty of space to gather and plenty of space for private relaxation. Someone enjoyed the front porch swing every day! The rooms are all generally larger than the photos make them appear. The lighted shuffle board in the basement is FUN! The hosts were very responsive and easy to work with throughout the booking process and our stay. If we are in the area again, we will absolutely stay in this beautiful home again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellence!

This is our second time staying at the Red Oak. The house is very clean and well stocked throughout. The location is excellent and having the pool is such an added bonus. Mary is easy to communicate with and helps to make sure the stay is 10/10. I highly recommend this property to anyone traveling to New Buffalo. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at Red Oak. My family was visiting from Ireland, and this was the perfect place for us to stay together where all the kids could enjoy ample pool time. The home was spotless and well-appointed, and much larger than it looks in photos. The neighborhood is peaceful and very conveniently located. I think a regular trip to Red Oak will become a family tradition for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Red Oak was wonderful! The house was beautiful! Mary was an excellent host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty R., Chesterfield, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual multi-generation family vacation!What a gem! This home worked great for our family of 8 adults and 4 kids (age 2-5). We had plenty of room to spread out. The back pool area and deck were the highlight of our stay, but we also enjoyed the front porch & swing! We had everything we needed to go to the beach and to hang out at home. The location was nice, a bit away from town but not too far! We also rented the golf cart which worked great for quick trips to Oink’s for ice cream, grocery runs to Barney’s and trips to the beach to watch the beautiful sunsets! Would definitely come back to this home again if we were going to be in the area. Mary & Tom were great and quickly responded to any questions.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo M., Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect getaway

This was a beautiful property in a lovely residential area close enough to downtown for a nice walk. My grandchildren were delighted with the pool (as were the adults who were happy that it was heated). The home is beautifully decorated and so comfortable and outfitted with top of the line appliances. The hosts are also very friendly and generous and seek to make your stay a real pleasure. Would absolutely stay again when we would want more than 2 bedrooms (the house has 5 spacious ones).
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such an amazing stay!

Overall wonderful experience. Mary was so communicative and helpful. The house was beautiful and the perfect place for a long weekend with friends. Great outdoor area for gathering! Can’t recommend this place enough, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Fran M.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

House fire

House was great until it caught fire first morning we were there and we had to run for our lives. Now still trying to collect the rest of my money from VRBO
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Experience

Charming home in a great location! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The home was so welcoming and well appointed. It was beautiful, clean and had everything we could want. We travelled with 3 small children. It was very child friendly. the pool was definitely a highlight. The location made it easy to walk to town and get anything we wanted. We're hoping to make our visit a new annual tradition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gannon N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing - Highly Recommended!

I booked this for a surprise birthday party for my Wife and her Family and couldn't be happier with the result. This house is bigger than it appears in the pictures. There is plenty of space for 10+ people to sleep. High-end finishes, VERY clean, and outstanding location. That being said, the true star is the back patio, pool, and proximity to the beach. We would return to this house in a heartbeat! Thank you for such a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional!

Our group of 7 girlfriends have been renting properties for our annual retreats for a decade, and we all agreed this was the nicest house we've stayed in. It was so spacious, beautiful, well appointed, and well stocked. There was so much attention to detail. It's especially great for larger groups who want ample, comfortable seating. We also really appreciated all the large, comfy beds; we're past the age of wanting to rent a house with rooms full of bunk beds. The only negative was some repetitive noise from (I assume) the sump pump was disruptive for those sleeping in the basement. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jules C., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend

Our stay at Red Oak was wonderful. There was space for everyone. We loved the pouch on sunny mornings/afternoons, loved the proximity to town and all the ways the house was comfortable. It fit our needs for a weekend trip perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic House

This is the second house of Mary's that we've stayed at, and they were both great. We had a wonderful time playing ping pong and just watching tv downstairs on the nice big couch. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us and the beds were so comfortable. Mary is also very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We can't wait to come back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pottery Barn Retreat

Never have we had a VRBO property as tastefully decorated or as clean as Red Oak. The owner left no stone unturned when it came to guest comfort. Tasteful and comfortable, with every need anticipated. Thank you so much for a memorable weekend. As we age these short friend retreats become more important each time. Hopefully we will be able to return to this New Buffalo gem this spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolute Perfection

This property exceeds every expectation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This house is a great setup and well taken care of. The owners are very responsive and location is close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This house was perfect for my family to come stay at for the weekend. We were all in town from out of state for my sister's wedding and this house fit us all perfectly! My only complaint is that we just didn't get to stay long enough!! Mary was great with communication and we had an issue with a beeping smoke alarm that they came right over and fixed. We will most certainly be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette S., ELMWOOD PARK

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of space and little extras!

This house was perfect for our group! It has a big open floor plan, which is great for socializing. The pool was amazing, and the cover was very easy to use. Each towels, sunscreen, and bug spray were provided. The basement space is huge! We had two small children under 3 years old, and it was great to put them to bed downstairs and still hang out upstairs without them waking up. All bedrooms have plenty of space and the house is well equipped with towels, shampoo and soap, and plenty of little extras. We were very pleased with our stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our second time at Red Oak!

This house/property is just perfect. Great location, awesome pool, it’s stocked with essentials plus all the things that make it easier to travel (lots of towels, good quality shampoo/soaps, coffee, knives, cookware, pack n play, pool toys, to name a few), the beds are comfortable, laundry (so great with young kids!), good beds/bedroom ratio, and Mary and Tom are so responsive and such great hosts. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Amazing Stay!

Our stay at Red Oak was phenomenal! The house was very clean and spacious. It was stocked with everything we could need. The house was a perfect set up and we so enjoyed swimming in the pool daily. Mary was easy to communicate with and such a kind, generous host. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great week at Red Oak

We just completed our 2nd annual week at Red Oak. The property remains wonderful - clean, well furnished and stocked, great pool, all even better than the pictures
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

We had a great family vacay! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee S., Elkhart

Liked: Cleanliness

Family annual vacation

Everything was very nice, loved the pool. Wonderful access to things in area. We’ve been doing a Michigan family vacation for approximately 14 years and this was the best place we have stayed in!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023