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

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Only 1/2 Mile from the New Buffalo Amtrack Station

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

New Buffalo, MI

New Buffalo Public Beach15 min walk
Local19 min walk
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo12 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom with Twin Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom with Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Hallway Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We love hosting families

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.

New Buffalo, MI

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, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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!?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 mile (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

12 Apr 2024

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

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.

18 Aug 2023

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

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.

9 Aug 2023

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

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.

14 July 2023

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

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

9 July 2023

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

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