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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Explore the area
New Buffalo, MI
New Buffalo Township Public Library
Place, New Buffalo Township Public Library
3 min walk
Local
Place, Local
8 min walk
New Buffalo Public Beach
Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
13 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
34 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
First Floor, Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
First Floor Living Room
1 Double Futon
Lower Level Bunkroom
1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds
Lower Level Family Room
1 Double Futon
Second Floor, Bedroom #2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Second Floor Bedroom #1
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1, First Floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2, Second Floor
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3, Lower Level
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town
Dream cottage getaway just over an hour from downtown Chicago. Walking distance from the beach, restaurants and shops of downtown New Buffalo. Close to the casino, wineries and breweries. Whether driving in or taking the train, The Bradford is a relaxing yet sophisticated getaway. Relax, eat, drink, and enjoy the beach, the community pool, the shops and incredible sunsets, all within walking distance!
Some guidelines to make sure we are a good fit for your get away: -This property is non-smoking indoors and outdoors. Please no smoking on any of the premises. -No parties, loud music, or loud noise. Please do not hang out on the deck or patio after 11pm. We love our community and are happy to share it with others who can be respectful of our neighbors. -Per our association: rentals must be by adults 30 or older. We gladly welcome your younger family members with you. Proof of ID with a credit card may be required. -No bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, wedding parties, post prom rentals, or third party bookings. -The City of New Buffalo requires all short term rental bookings to submit a reservation summary of all guests, age, and vehicle license plate numbers 48 hours in advance of stay. Upon booking we will reach out to gather this information from you.
*The house is equipped with outdoor cameras anyone one found breaking the rules mentioned will be asked to leave for breaking the terms of the rental agreement.
First of all, this is a new construction home, finished at the beginning of 2018. You will find many modern amenities and upgrades in kitchen. Smart TV's in the living room and family room and all bedrooms except the bunk room, and high speed wifi. For the summer, weekly rentals are only available with check in and check out on Friday.
Here's the breakdown of how the house is laid out. The first thing to know is the front of the house is not on a street. It looks out to the neighborhood. So when you arrive, you will be arriving on Whidbey Lane, which is the back of the house. There is a stoned parking pad and a small cement pad in front of the garage on the back of the house where two cars can fit in tandem. Plenty of additional parking is available through out our development. Our garage is small and for storage only.
When you enter the back door, you will walk in a small hallway and then the first set of rooms you will meet are the master bedroom with a king size bed and TV and then the first floor bath which has a bathtub shower.
You then walk into the living room, kitchen, and dining combination. This is the heart of the first floor. The living is set up to circulate conversation and lounging. The kitchen is fully stocked with plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, and a coffee station! The kitchen island seats 3 and underneath the island by the bar stools is a power strip, perfect for charging a phone or laptop. The dining nook is in the kitchen. The hand made dining table has built in seating for 6 people (8 if you squeeze!).
On the first floor as well, you have a back deck that is set up for dining and the front porch that is set up for lounging. From the front porch you can see the community pool and you look out at the neighborhood.
On the second floor, when you arrive at the top of the stairs, you will find two bedrooms and one full bathroom. One bedroom has a queen size bed with a mounted TV and the other bedroom has a queen size bed with a twin size day bed with mounted TV. Both of these bedrooms share a full bathroom with a shower (no tub here).
When you go to the lower level, this is one of our favorite spaces in the entire house. Here, you will find the family room. This is set up with a sectional sofa (that also has a queen, Tempurpedic pull out bed) that is set in front of our custom built wood wall (we did it ourselves with Jeff's dad leading the project!) with a mounted 65" smart TV. This is perfect for movies, naps, and watching HGTV! You will also find a pub heigh table that is perfect for eating or gaming (board games stored in the lower level bedroom closet) and a foosball table.
You will also find the laundry room on the lower level behind the custom built sliding barn door.
On the lower level, you will also find the bunk room. This room is perfect for kids (or adults who still think they are kids). With the playful nautical design, this room has a bunk bed that has 2 twin beds and then a twin size day bed with a pull out trundle bed underneath it. This room does not have a TV, but does have it's own bath with a tub that has a shower head. It's the largest bathroom in the house!
And there you have it! That is the layout of the house!
PERMIT CR26-0066
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number CR26-0066
Property # 1302114vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
New Buffalo
Downtown New Buffalo, a neighbourhood in New Buffalo, is home to this holiday home. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
New Buffalo Township Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
New Buffalo Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Local - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
New Buffalo City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
New Buffalo Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 7 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 10 min drive
Four Winds Sports Bar - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
Copper Rock Steakhouse - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town on 14 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town located?
Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Township Public Library and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Library and Local are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.
Reviews
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We had a really great time and loved the different levels of the house. We had some young kiddos so it was nice to have the basement area with our own little space! The back porch area was super nice, especially at night with the cooler weather!
Had a dad's weekend and really enjoyed this place. It was clean and perfect for what we were doing. The host was responsive and nice. Would definitely stay here again!
We loved our stay! The location is amazing, walkable to beach and town. The pool is so convenient in neighborhood, the kids and adults had a blast! The cottage is so cute, we love Whidbey lane! Thank you for the wonderful memories!
This vacation spot is like coming home for us as our family has spent this week together for several years in this beautiful home. It’s the perfect place to reconnect with family and friends.
Exactly what was presented in pics. Host was gracious and communicated well. Well stocked home. Beautiful. Cozy. Great home for group or family. Would definitely stay again. Thank you so much for making my birthday wishes of hygge come true!
The big blue house was perfect in every way. It was comfortable, bathroom on every floor, television on every floor outdoor eating area, front porch area, and close to everything.
Immaculate! Well stocked with all necessities (and then some).Plenty of room for couples/families to have their own space and yet chill together (inside or outside). LOVED having different temperature thermostats to accommodate each couple.
This is our annual family reunion visit to new Buffalo. We have been coming to New Buffalo for 11 years with the majority of them being in the lovely cottage on Whidbey Lane. It’s a great spot for family time together. The pool is steps away and the house is large enough to allow for different age group activities. We are already looking forward to next year!
It was awesome experience. It looked just like the pictures. It was like being at home with all the amenities. Everyone loved it just perfect for my family we will definitely come back!! Great memories made.
We have been coming together at this house for several years now and our family feels like it’s home when we come there. Great activities for all ages as well as a great place to gather and renew family ties.
We are a return visitor to this property. The location is perfect --- it is in the center of everything. The decor and the amenities are spot on. It's the perfect place to relax as well as the perfect place to work remotely. We will definitely come back!
Christine W.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jeff Miller
We are Jeff and Anthony, and we are the owners of The Bradford on Whidbey in New Buffalo. Jeff grew up between Michigan and Indiana, growing accustomed to having his summer's spent up and down the coast line in Michigan, specifically in New Buffalo. Anthony grew in Chicago, always loving those summer trips away to the beach where fun memories were made with family and friends. When not in New Buffalo you can find us in Chicago or LA.
We love to spend our free time in nature, at the beach, taking hikes, biking and just being outdoors when it is warm out. We also love to cook at home, so you will find a full kitchen of ours in New Buffalo to use. But, we do love the food scene in Chicago and LA from upscale, culinary driven restaurants to your neighborhood taqueria and everything in between. Theatre, museums and spending time with friends and family is also on the list.
We love that we have created our dream beach vacation home and excited to share it with those who come to New Buffalo.
Why they chose this property
The reason why we purchased this home was we truly felt that it was perfect for us as a lake house. We spend about 8 months looking at a variety of different homes in New Buffalo and after many house tours, when we discovered the home on Whidbey, we knew that it was just perfect for us.
The house is in it's own semi-private, small community, so it is quite, but two blocks over is Whittaker Street (Main Street), which is the heart of New Buffalo. Within minutes, you are surrounded by people, restaurants, shops, and then just a few more blocks over to the beach. The proximity is just great.
The house is also close to our home in Chicago and makes it an easy drive back and forth from the city. And when we are in Michigan, we can also easily get to our favorite restaurants, breweries and wineries in Stevensville, Sawyer, St. Joe, and more!
Some other perks of the house is that it is brand new contraction and the design and little bit of integrated technology is great for us. We love that we have a pool (that you can use too!) and easy access to the beach.
Overall, for us, this was the perfect house, close to everything that we love in New Buffalo and hope that you enjoy all of these perks too!
What makes this property unique
Some of the unique benefits to the house that we added to help enhance your stay are...
*Walking distance to Whittaker Street and the beach. *Each floor of the house has it's own Nest thermostat, perfect to control the temperature perfectly for each floor. *High speed internet is provided. *Kitchen is set up to serve 20 people. *Coffee station set up with a drip pot and a Keurig (coffee included with Keurig, drip pot coffee not included.) *There are 5 televisions that have Xfinity Cable, 2 of them are Smart TV's with Roku. *Covered front porch that has a section sofa on it. *Back porch with dining table for 8. *BBQ grill on the side of the house. *2 dedicated parking spaces (garage is for small cars only) *Street parking available on a first come, first serve basis. *3 full bathrooms. 4 bedrooms. *Large beach towels and beach chairs provided. *Kitchen island has a power strip underneath, perfect for charing electronics or catching up on a laptop. *Foosball table in the lower level family room. *Washer and dryer in the house. *Board games available in the Bunk Room closest. *Luggage racks and hangers available in all bedrooms. *Gas fireplace turns on with a flip of a switch.
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