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The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
New Buffalo, MI
  • Popular LocationNew Buffalo Public Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationLocal19 min walk
  • Popular LocationFour Winds Casino New Buffalo12 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)115 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.

The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area!

All completely renovated in 2021, 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • 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

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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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

Pets not 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

About the neighborhood

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 15 min walk
  • Local - 19 min walk
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 2 min drive
  • Michiana Beach - 9 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive

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
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Copper Rock Steakhouse New Buffalo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Location for your Stay in the Harbor Country/New Buffalo area! located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this New Buffalo vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Public Beach and Lake Michigan. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home, Great Location
Very comfortable and clean home located close to downtown. Kitchen had everything we needed and the kids loved the bunk beds! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Boston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Lake Vacation
We were looking for a house near a sandy beach and lake to visit with our children and 4 1/2 and 1 year old grandchildren. This was perfect. The location was walking distance to the beach and downtown. The house was newly renovated with a lovely interior and plenty of room for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous get away!
I will definitely stay again at this property. Everything was very new and clean. Plenty of room and great location. Close to the water and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo stay
Very clean, newly renovated home. Couldn’t really ask for more. Clean and comfortable accommodations. Perfect for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasantly surprised
We loved the open concept of the house. I t was perfect for our group of 4. We would have walked to The shops of New Buffalo if it was warmer. We would definitely come back no matter what season.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & Cute
We loved our stay at this property! It was the perfect fit for our group. It was down so nicely, cute & cozy! Very convenient to downtown and nice to walk across to the Bentwood Tavern for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully updated home
Wonderful home! Owners made us feel so welcome. House itself was beautifully updated. Perfect for our family weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend Away
We so enjoyed our time at this property. The home is immaculate and well equipped. The communication with the property manager was a breeze as was check in. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and Welcoming
Dockside Retreat is in a great location in a terrific beach town. Easy access to everything - beautiful harbor, nice beach and wonderful restaurants. The cottage was very clean, simple and welcoming with fully-stocked kitchen and even extra throw blankets for our cool autumn weekend visit. Host communication was excellent throughout the rental process.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation home
We enjoyed our stay in this well equipped and clean vacation rental. Also, good to have our host, John, close and available if needed. Close to restaurants, the lake and good walking areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021