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Designer Cottage +Guesthouse on large private estate in Grand Beach with Hot Tub

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, Michiana Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Beach Marsh
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Duneland Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Designer Cottage +Guesthouse on large private estate in Grand Beach with Hot Tub

*October 17-19, 2025 Main house only available.

Large secluded property in Grand Beach New Buffalo featuring a recent fully renovated Main House (3bdr) and Guesthouse (1 king bedroom + queen sleeper sofa). Both units have completely rehabbed interior featuring high-end designer finishes. Main house sleeps 9 comfortably while Guesthouse sleeps 4.

Take the golf cart (comes with the property) to the park or beach for a day in the sun, before coming back for an evening hot tub dip or campfire!

Main House Layout:
bedroom 1 (lower level): 1 queen bed
Bedroom 2 (upper level): 2 full size beds
Bedroom 3 (upper level): 2 twin beds w/ room for extra mattress
Bathrooms: 2 full

Guesthouse:
Bedroom 4: King bed
Living room: Queen sleeper sofa
Bathrooms: 1 full

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

New Buffalo

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Friendship Botanic Gardens and Local are also worth visiting.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Michiana Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyon Oaks Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grand Beach Marsh - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Duneland Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 10 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 8 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 16 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪PostBoy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's New Buffalo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Cottage +Guesthouse on large private estate in Grand Beach with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Designer Cottage +Guesthouse on large private estate in Grand Beach with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Cottage +Guesthouse on large private estate in Grand Beach with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Cottage +Guesthouse on large private estate in Grand Beach with Hot Tub located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Michiana Beach and Lake Michigan. Duneland Beach and Grand Beach Marsh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated cozy home,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is located in a beautiful woodland. We were a close walk to the beach. I would highly recommend staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We had a nice stay and the property provided plenty of beach chairs and toys for the kids for the beach. We especially enjoyed the screened porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for beach goers. Quiet neighborhood and good outdoor space. Guesthouse is a bonus!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th time staying at the lovely place. Will look to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We really enjoyed our stay here! The house was very nice and we loved the setting. The back yard was perfect with the fire pit area, hot tub and twinkle lights and our toddler had fun on the swing set. The screen porch was perfect for hanging out and playing games. The guest house was a nice plus to have a separate space for the kids. Loved having the golft cart to get to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Home

The home, property, and location were amazing! It was so peaceful! Everything was very nice and the home was well furnished. I loved my stay and hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful weekend getaway

This property quickly became one of our favorites. Both units were very clean, modern, and decorated beautifully. We loved the location and thoughtfulness behind all amenities. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

This was a great house, very cozy and homey. It had everything we needed and was nice and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage

Our group had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach stay

House and guest house was perfect for our group. Large, private yard, fully stocked kitchen, and designer finishes. Host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous house and bonus house in a perfect location!

The main house and guest house are just decorated gorgeously. High end and so comfortable! Relaxing wooded lot a short walk from the beach and short drive to all the fun restaurants, shops, breweries in new Buffalo and surrounding. We wished it was a little warmer during our stay but we’re thankful for the fireplace, outdoor fire pit and hot tub. Tons of seating indoors and out. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

Everything from the location, decor, cleanliness, and communication with the property owner was perfect for a short getaway with the family! The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking, the beds & couches were super comfortable, and we all enjoyed hanging out in the beautiful back yard and hot tub. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Weekend get away

Over all stay was great.. we did have an issu of one of the doors not locking at night. I 2as over all clean, some spring cleaning could be done..ceiling fans etc. Communication could be better.. had to ask for check in info a few times before a replying.. bonus there wasnt a huge clean up list, after paying a cleaning fee!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Buffalo Retreat

A great family get away. The cottage & guesthouse were a perfect fit for our family of 6. The amenities were great with separation for quiet times along with a golf cart, bikes, one tandem bike, hot tub, fire place and very comfortable accommodations. You will be sure to relax & enjoy you time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the Best

A great facility for a family of kids, parents and grandparents. Amazing kitchen. It had everything we needed to prepare meals for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place of comfort

Our family spent our spring break at this property and we had the best time. Every part of this place is well thought out and made for gathering. The kitchen is perfect. The couches and beds are a dream. Great proximity to everything. We visited the Great Escape Spa and the Shady Lane winery and also highly recommend them both. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy P.

Liked: Location
It wasn’t as clean as in years past. Washer/dryer didn’t work , so we had to use a laundromat. Not enough towels or washcloths. No baking sheet. No shampoo or conditioner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1 week get away

This house is amazing. We do not have one complaint. It’s perfect. So clean and nicely decorated. We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Michiana House

Top notch house, top notch location! Positioned perfectly between Michigan City and New Buffalo! The house and property fit three families easily. The house is beautifully decorated and has great amenities, bikes, golf cart, fire pit, fireplace, etc.. We give it 5 stars and would definitely rent the house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fam friend get away

Cool house for a long weekend away from Chicago. The properties literally right next to the IN border which made keeping time a little harder. The property was great for a get away with a big group. There are bikes, a golf cart and lots of other things that make getting to the beach easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We loved our time at this property! The home was clean and clearly recently remodeled with thoughtful upgrades throughout. The location is ideal, close to everything we wanted to do and the screened-in porch was the absolute highlight, we spent hours in the evening out there without worrying about bugs.That said, a few things could make the experience even better. Communication from the host could be improved; it would have helped to have clearer, easier access to check-out instructions. Thankfully we didn't need anything besides checkout instructions while we were there because we messaged 2x and never heard back. Additionally, the house had a very damp, moist feel, which might benefit from a few dehumidifiers.Overall, though, the home’s cleanliness, stylish remodel, and fantastic porch made for a wonderful stay. We’d happily return once those minor issues are addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preciosa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great 2 day Getaway

The house was beautiful and was as described. Only complaint was that the jacuzzi was dirty. The property manager was very responsive and had someone out within the hour to drain and clean it. Overall great experience. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Joshua H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Yucky Hot Tub

It was disgusting. The hot tub looked as if it had not been cleaned in months. We contacted the property manager to inquire about getting it cleaned. The next day, they responded and had someone there to clean it. Whoever did the cleaning did a terrible job. We got in and things started floating around that looked like algae. We got out and did not get back in. Very disappointing as the hot tub was our main attraction to this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proceed with caution if you are considering booking this property. My husband rented this property for the weekend to celebrate my 60th birthday with our adult children. The plan was to have a special dinner on Saturday evening at the house. On Saturday morning, sewage started backing up in the shower. We had to use the beach towels we brought from home to slow the seepage from spreading outside of the bathroom. Needless to say, our towels went directly in the trash. While the plumbing was fixed a little after 6PM, the house smelled like sewage and the floor needed to be sanitized. We could not have our celebration and needed to travel back home rather than stay until Sunday as planned. Our family had treated the facilities respectfully and the plumber told us the problem had probably started weeks prior to our visit. The owner blamed our family for causing the plumbing issue. We are 100% confident we did not cause the problem. The owner refunded none of our fees and thought we should be grateful he didn’t charge us for the plumbing bill. We have stayed in several other VRBOs over the years and have been treated graciously by the owners. I recommend you rent from one of those gracious owners rather than the owner of this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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