In New Buffalo .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this New Buffalo cottage, you'll find Lake Michigan and New Buffalo City Hall. Whittaker Woods Golf Course and New Buffalo Township Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Local - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Michiana Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
New Buffalo Public Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Four Winds Sports Bar - 11 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 4 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.
Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes
Returning Guests Love This Home – Secure Your 2025 Stay!
⚠ 5 night min. June 27th-Aug. 15th
Modern cottage on a wooded lot in a small private community just over a mile from downtown New Buffalo, Michigan with three bedrooms, two baths, and a wrap-around country porch that's partially screened-in. There are two bedrooms on the main floor that share a full bath. The second room on the main floor has a queen bed and its own entrance or exit to the back porch. The master bedroom on the second floor has an outside balcony and a bath with a tub and shower. The roads that wind through the trees and the natural surroundings of the area are great for short walks or bike rides. Guests have access to the Harbor Dunes Association swimming pool.
We kindly request that guests refrain from hosting large parties or family gatherings out of respect for the neighboring homeowners, many of whom reside here year-round. By fostering a sense of harmony and consideration, we can ensure that everyone enjoys a peaceful and rejuvenating stay.
Bring food, drinks, personal items, and the good times.
This property is well-maintained and equipped for the comfort and convenience of our guests. Our vacation rentals include well-equipped kitchens, living, and dining areas. Linens and towels are provided. Homes have washers and dryers, a dishwasher, central heat and air conditioning, cable/satellite television, DVD players, and high-speed Internet service.
We ask that renters bring condiments, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, extra toilet paper, and convenience items like plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and zip-lock bags. We do not resupply anything during the stay. We provide two rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom, 2 rolls of paper towels, 4 garbage bags, and hand soap in each bathroom so plan according to your needs.
Minimum Age Limit for Renters: The guest signing the rental agreement/contract must be 30 years of age or older (ID at check-in required) and must be responsible for the group during the entire time of the stay.
Maximum occupancy restrictions: The number of guests at any WAYA-managed property can not exceed the maximum occupancy number (or sleeps number). This includes invited guests, friends, or additional family members. Events, parties, or family gatherings are not permitted without express written permission prior to booking.
Property manager
Waya Rentals
Languages
English
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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
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
No pets allowed
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
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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
72527
Frequently asked questions
How close is Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes to the airport?
This cottage is 33.9 mi (42-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes to the beach?
This cottage is 2.1 mi (4-min drive) from New Buffalo Public Beach and 2.6 mi (6-min drive) from Michiana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?
No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Blue Chip Casino (12-min drive) and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (13-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes have a pool?
Yes, there's a heated pool.
Does Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes to downtown New Buffalo?
This cottage is 1.6 mi away from New Buffalo.
Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marion K.
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly summer vacation
Great house and location for our family. We have been traveling to the coast of Lake Michigan for many years for family vacations. We enjoy different areas, but New Buffalo is our favorite. This home fit our every need. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen, grill, porches, towels, beach towels , beach chairs, beach wagon, beach toys, great pool.
Marion K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine S.
Jul 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July
This was a very comfortable cottage. It had everything you could possibly need. I loved how it was decorated, we all loved the screened in porch!
Christine S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas G.
Oct 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo Gem
Great property, very clean and spacious for a two family weekend getaway.
Nicholas G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Rita W., St Charles, IL
Aug 27, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A House with Benefits and Drawbacks
Our extended family of 6 (my husband and I, our daughter and son-in-law, and our 5- and 7-year old grandchildren) just spent a week at the Chalonna Retreat in the Harbor Dunes subdivision of New Buffalo, Michigan. What attracted us to the house in the first place was free access to the Harbor Dunes community pool just a short walk away on our quiet shady street. The children loved swimming in the pool and had no problem social distancing since only a couple of other residents were using it most afternoons. The house had no yard where they could play, but they enjoyed watching for deer and passing trains on the wrap-around porch.
The staff at the WAYA Rentals office were quick to answer questions before our visit and also to deal with two maintenance problems soon after we arrived. A plumber came a couple of hours after we reported that our downstairs toilet wasn’t filling up, and WAYA’s maintenance guy came right away to change an overhead light bulb that had burnt out in the children’s bedroom.
The location of the house is somewhat problematic. Though in a wooded area, it borders on busy highway US12 and a parallel train line. Heavy traffic noise woke us early each morning and lasted until the evening, interspersed with frequent loud train whistles. The house has a nice screened-in porch, but sitting there with the traffic noise was unpleasant.
The house was clean with a well-furnished kitchen. However, since all the cabinets were filled with dishes, glasses, pans and bowls, there was almost no space to store all the groceries we brought for the week; we had to leave our supplies on the kitchen island, making the space unusable for food preparation and eating. With only a very small round dining table and four chairs inside the house, the six of us could not sit down together to eat a meal when it was too cool for the porch, which was the case most mornings and several evenings during our unseasonably cool week. Only three people could sit on the overstuffed sectional sofa in the small living room, and none of us found it comfortable anyway.
Another inconvenience was the locked closet in the master bedroom, leaving my daughter and her husband nowhere to hang their clothes. Our son-in-law found the mattress so firm, he had to sleep on the couch to avoid back pain.
Overall, the house seemed somewhat small for the six of us and was more expensive than it should have been, but we adapted and enjoyed our time there despite its drawbacks.
Rita W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Thomas Q.
Aug 19, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully decorated, immaculate , comfortable beds, . We hope to rent again!
From communicating with management (Ron), to arriving to the destination , It could’ve gone any smoother. The pics don’t do this home justice, it is absolutely beautiful , from the beautiful artwork everywhere, window treatments, bedding, screened in porch, fully stocked kitchen, it was just like home . We never even turn the TV on ! It is such a relaxing retreat, near beaches, shopping, restaurants.
Beautifully located, we really enjoyed the heated private community pool. Can’t say enough wonderful things about this property and the accommodating management company. Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful home with us.