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5 Blocks To The Beach ~ 2 Blocks To Downtown ~ Walk To Everything!

Family-friendly vacation home in New Buffalo with a water park

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122640 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, Local
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Buffalo

This vacation home places you next to Local and within a 5-minute walk of New Buffalo Township Public Library. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Local - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 7 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 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.

5 Blocks To The Beach ~ 2 Blocks To Downtown ~ Walk To Everything!

This home sleeps 12. 3 king beds, 1 queen, 2 single bunk beds, and 1 queen sofa bed. There are 2 full baths, 2 dining and living spaces; 1 full kitchen with island, 1 kitchenette with peninsula. TV & fireplace in each bedroom & living space. Dish TV and wifi cable internet.

French doors open to huge deck that leads to a custom built stone patio and fire pit with a second grill. Plenty of seating for large groups, families, and friends. Comfortable amenities for all seasons of the year. The deck combined with the stone seating area will accommodate 40 people comfortably.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed in property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: No pets will be allowed at the property.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in property.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Horizons Vacation Rentals House New Buffalo
Horizons Vacation Rentals New Buffalo
Horizons Vacation Rentals

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in New Buffalo, just steps from Local and New Buffalo Township Public Library, and within a short walk of New Buffalo Marina Park. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is 5 Blocks To The Beach ~ 2 Blocks To Downtown ~ Walk To Everything! a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at 5 Blocks To The Beach ~ 2 Blocks To Downtown ~ Walk To Everything! ?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 23.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 5 Blocks To The Beach ~ 2 Blocks To Downtown ~ Walk To Everything! ?

Yes, every accommodation at 5 Blocks To The Beach ~ 2 Blocks To Downtown ~ Walk To Everything! comes with a deck.

Reviews

5 Blocks To The Beach ~ 2 Blocks To Downtown ~ Walk To Everything! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is in a good location.The hot water heater had some issues while we were there. It can’t handle multiple things going on at the same time, so we had about 24 hours of no hot water. The owner came to reset it after we waited all day for him to come. We loved the large outside seating area for our family to be able to gather together in the evenings.The bathroom door upstairs wouldn’t lock, so that was an issue while we were there. The yard needed to be mowed when we arrived.Overall, it worked for our needs most of the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Wonderful outside space and seating for large gatherings! Had an issue with hot water heater and host had someone to fix it within 30 minutes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

The location is perfect; however, the actual accommodations need some sprucing up. All of the TVs are dated and not compatible with current smart devices. The upstairs bathroom door would not shut correctly. The back patio was covered at one time but now fully exposed to the sun. Outdoor furniture was not conducive to relaxing. Kitchen was not fully stocked with cookware. To many accent antiques within the home. Not all of the bedrooms had places to put their belongings. We were asked to put towels in the washer, which was fine but the dryer made an horrendous loud sound when used. Aside from the location, I wasn’t impressed with the home not for the amount we paid per night. But our family enjoyed ourselves regardless. Hopefully in the future they update more of the interior furnishings for a more welcoming environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Trip

Nice home. Very Clean. You really can walk everywhere!There were too many ornamental things that had to be moved as we had kids with us. No sheet pans or pizza pans. But, overall very nice place in a lovely neighborhood. We totally enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a group to stay

The house was clean and well appointed. Very peaceful back patio with great firepit and plenty of seating. Conveniently located to downtown and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The property suited our needs. Close to the beach and shops. It had enough tableware and pots and pans. Some 'specialty' kitchen equipment, ie oven trays, rubber spatulas, cutting boards would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Get Together

Perfect size, close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

We had a great time taking our 3 kids, their spouses and our 4 grandchildren on this family vacation. The house had plenty of room for everyone and we were able to walk to nearly everywhere we wanted to go. The outdoor space was great and we enjoyed a fire and making s’mores. The only suggestion I would make for the next people is if you need mixing bowls, cookie sheets or extra blankets make sure you bring them with you. Many things were provided including very nice stove top pans but no cookie sheets or mixing bowls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

NB 2023

Great location for walking to town and the beach along with plenty of space for the kids to be outside playing while at the house. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful Labor Day escape!!!

My husband and I treated our son and some friends to a weekend in New Buffalo to celebrate his birthday. The house was perfect! Lots of comfortable sleeping areas (3 king sized beds!!!), a wonderful outdoor patio/fire pit, and so close to the beach and downtown. The house was spotless. I would definitely recommend for a family retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at the Merchant str 2 home

My siblings and spouses(55-63)came with my 82 year old mom to relax and fish on our pontoon boat. Lake Michigan and the St Joe river were the perfect avenues for that! The weather was beautiful and the crowd was light. We enjoyed the perfect location of the home and the wonderful patio. Our ONLY critique would be that it would be nice to have basic seasoning (we left salt and pepper😂) and more cooking pans, specifically, a couple of cookie sheets. We had a great time and would book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Gathering Area, Rain or Shine. Wonderful for Beach.

I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived to find TONs of tables & seating on the side porch! It is not shown in the pictures, but I counted seating for 20+ people. That doesn't even take into account the fire pit area! I've stayed at several VRBO that friends or family have rented and the listing/reviews always say how clean they are. They were adequate, but not spotless. Whoever they have cleaning this home, I want to hire! My wife is a clean freak and it even passed her inspection. We had a child under 2 in our group, so it was a bit of a stretch to walk to the beach for her. And depending on how much gear you pack...coolers, umbrellas, chairs...you might be better off driving and parking. We actually paid for parking, then had a couple of the ladies in our group walked back at lunchtime, grab a vehicle and shuttle us back and forth to the beach so we wouldn't lose our parking. We were warned by the parking authority that the lot can fill up. Even though you have paid for the entire day, you might return after lunch and not find a spot to park. The shuttling was a very effective work around. The two refrigerators was an added bonus, and the mini kitchen (No Oven/Range) in the basement was great. We are early risers, so we could get up and make coffee and lounge on the couch w/o disturbing the rest of the household. We live in the country in the woods and was concerned when we saw HEALTHY poison ivy growing in the driveway and on the adjacent tree. I had some gloves and was able to pull up the Ivy in the driveway and warned the children and others to stay away from the tree. The yard was in desperate need of mowing. The kids would lose toys in the grass it was so tall (10" at least). Tons of ceiling fans and lighting. Gratefully the switches were clearly marked. Guests need to be warned to pull the grill out from the plastic railing on the porch. We noticed the rails were distorted from previous use and didn't want to make it worse. The ice maker in the fridge was not functioning. We actually had a plumber in our group that looked at it and found a blockage. He believed he got it repaired but did not know where the shutoff valve was to turn the supply water back on. You got a free repair :-). It would have been nice to have more ice trays in lieu of the ice machine. We Highly recommend this property. Tiny inconveniences were no deal breaker!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Johnston, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot!

Excellent space inside and outside for our group of 10! Close to downtown shopping and grocery store as well as restaurants, a little farther from the beach, but still within a 10-15 minute walk. A few essential items (cookie sheet/baking pan) were unavailable in the kitchen which would have been helpful (not a deal-breaker). The downstairs doesn't have central air, but one window air conditioning unit in the living room. so bedroom doors needed to be left open. (the only real downside with a baby who needed to sleep & quiet) Overall, we had an awesome time and highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family space

We really enjoyed the house. Provided enough space for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot, Fun Location

The house was comfortable and clean. The big deck and firepit patio offered plenty of room for relaxing with family. It’s a 15-minute walk to the beach and even closer to downtown, so the location is great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location - quiant spot

Great location! Beautiful little home. Tons of area for outdoor and indoor enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day weekend

It was my parents first time to New Buffalo. They really enjoyed the location and proximity to restaurants and beach. The house was cozy and had everything we needed. The only thing we would have changed is having more comfortable seating upstairs. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN W., Wheaton il

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

This home was perfect for our family get away. The kitchen and downstairs area was great place to gather since we had a one year old sleeping upstairs. The outside porch had more than enough seating for our family of 10. Great distance to downtown and the beach. We had a great time. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for large family or multiple families

We had friends stay here during our wedding week and it was perfect. The house is very spacious and clean. There is a lot of patio space outside and a big yard. The decor is a dated style, but everything is still very clean and well cared for. It didn't feel run down at all. Short walk to the grocery store and shops and restaurants, and not too far from New Buffalo beach either.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

This house was just as advertised. Great location! Plenty of space, inside and out. Very clean and very well kept! Our family would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time

My friends and I celebrated 30 years as friends this weekend and we loved the house. The area was very nice. We had a great time and plan on making this a yearly trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

This place was perfect for our family get together. Lots of room, great patio and outdoor space for BBQ. A short walk to beach and downtown.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was very clean and spacious with two living areas. There was also plenty of outdoor space for kids to play and/or adults to hang out. It’s also close to down town New Buffalo and the beach. We were able walk walk with little ones to explore and pick up necessities. Great space and great location.

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day at the Lake

Stay was very nice. Beds very comfortable and huge patio and yard for playing. House well supplied although it could of used a couple rubber spatulas. Would have been nice to have access to a swimming pool. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for location and price

Great place for location and price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020