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Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in New Buffalo

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free internet, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61210 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Buffalo

Heart of New Buffalo.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find New Buffalo Public Library and New Buffalo Township Public Library. New Buffalo City Hall and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Buffalo City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Local - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 6 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 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.

Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach

Hydrangea House

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Perched right in the vibrant downtown of New Buffalo on Whittaker Street, you will be in the heart of all of the action within walking distance of Lake Michigan, local restaurants, and shopping! Though this is a busier street here in town, inside you will find calm neutral colors, comfortable furnishings, and an open layout that will be ideal for entertaining the whole gang after full days of exploring the city. When everyone builds up an appetite, the fully equipped kitchen features a gas range, deep sink, and all of the utensils of home is more than ready to assist with whipping up tasty meals. Plus, the kitchen table is great for gathering with loved ones as the chef of the group shows off their skills. When the sun starts to dip towards the horizon, head out to the firepit and tell favorite stories as the stars come out or stream a favorite movie in the living room on the flatscreen TV! If you want a bit more privacy, the main bedroom will spoil you with a jetted tub and a large walk-in closet. Don't wait a minute longer, this is your perfect home-away-from-home!

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Netflix streaming

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 28 years of age to book. Guests under 28 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,210 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.2 mi (42-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 13-minute walk from New Buffalo Public Beach and 3.8 mi (7-min drive) from Townline Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (10-min drive) and Blue Chip Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach to downtown New Buffalo?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from New Buffalo.

Wonderful Downtown Gem W/ Fast WiFi, Firepit, & Central AC - Walk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonalan S.

This property was as advertised. The location was the best feature. It is an older property but the price reflects that especially in popular Nee Buffalo. We stayed for a long weekend and didn’t use the kitchen. Our biggest complaint was the linens (towels, bedding). Generally they were not comfortable, were old/used and some were stained.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Z., Oak Park. Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, close to everything and only a 15 minute walk to the beach. The house was comfortable and nicely updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great and the house was clean. The living area was small so we didn’t really have a place for everyone at night (4 adults/2 young kids). The noise from the road was high, but not unbearable (not a heavy sleeper). Again we picked this place for location and it provided what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and easy walk to beach. Just wish there were instructions to turn on TV in bedroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was nice and AC worked great. Some extra nice touches were: packets of makeup remover, stool in the master bath for makeup counter, and travel size soap, shampoo/conditioner, and excellent water pressure in showers. A few items were broken: master shower door off the track, lamp switch to left of master bed broken, and missing pole to twist open blinds in bedroom off LR.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev F., Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples Getaway

Lovely older home that’s been updated. Across the street from the Church Brewery and one block from downtown. A short five minute drive to the beautiful local beach. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna W., Saint Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Updated home w/ great layout

Clean, comfy & cozy. Walking distance to downtown and the beach. Kitchen was open to the living room which was great for hanging out with everyone in the morning and at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay, Cute Town, Comfortable House

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Hydrangea House. The place was more than enough space for two and, had we stayed longer, we would've loved to take advantage of the full amenities the property offered including the fire pit and full kitchen. Check in and check out was a breeze and the primary bedroom was extremely comfortable - arguably the best mattress and pillows I've had at a stay like this. The best part of was being very walkable to town and the beach, as advertised. Now, a couple of things to be aware of: (1) as of May 2025, the door to the primary bathroom shower was broken and unable to stay shut leaving it unusable. This wasn't an issue for 2 of us because we could use the other bathroom, but was inconvenient and would certainly be an issue for bigger parties. (2) This house is directly across the street from an open air brewery that is open 8 am - 12 midnight every day of the week and they play music from 7 am - close that creeps into the house. It's not terrible, much of a low hum of early 2000s alt rock, but it's enough to disrupt the quiet. We told the owner it could be drowned out if they provided a floor fan, but they said that isn't an amenity provided at the property - hope they change their mind for future stays. (3) Last one, the hot water reservoir goes fast, again, not a problem for 2, but it could be for a larger party. If those things were fixed, we'd definitely return, and considering they're all very fixable, 4/5.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Underwhelmed

First the positives.. the master bedroom was very nice... the bed in that room was wonderfully comfortable. Communication with owner very good.. especially when the first day the main toilet didnt work and plumber had to come in.. sink fixture was also plugged and needed fixed. I contacted them when shower door wouldn't close and owner was very prompt to respond and have fixed.. appreciated. Nice location in town. But, overall was very underwhelmed. The front of home had a lot of overgrown plants and weeds..a bureau in main bedroom had a huge hole broken in the side, main table maybe 4 could sit, but 6 people..too tight... one towel or so per person.. although i could probably have contacted mgmt to have more brought...or could have washed but only 2 washing machine pods were provided for the stay.Overall....meh... compared to all my other vrbos I've had ...i was happy we had a family member who lived in the area so we could use her kitchen and living room, etc. Overall... make sure to read all the details and size of rooms etc. We probably won't visit this vrbo again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce M.

Football trip

Located in a very friendly town and everything is within walking. Right on Lake Michigan New Buffalo is located right off I-94 and has Amtrack stop Many great and wonderful bars and restaurants with great service!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

ND Trip

In town for a Notre Dame game. New Buffalo was a convenient location. The house was great. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marla L.

Liked: Cleanliness

First visit to New Buffalo

The house was in a great location. I really like the town. There was a bad thunderstorm while we were there and the power was out for about 6 hours at night. The property managers checked to make sure we were ok the next day. I would request that the home have at least one flashlight available for situations like this. The master bedroom and bathroom is really nice. The other two bedrooms aren’t ideal for adult guests because there are two twin beds crammed into each of the small rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness

One problem

Stay was fine. However, on the first night the HVCA did not work. Fortunately, the temperature that night was in the 60's. Called the customer number that night and a crew repaired it the next morning. The temp dropped that night, so it was good that the repair was made.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023