Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom
Anchors Away
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You couldn’t ask for a sweeter spot for your southwest Michigan getaway than this cozy two-bedroom cottage in New Buffalo. This 1200-square-foot home lives large, with an airy main floor, a huge enclosed sunroom, deck, and extra sleeping space upstairs in the loft. In the warmer months, grab a book and spend the morning in the sunroom. That hammock strung between two trees, just past the above-ground pool, is another likely candidate for whiling the morning away. When you get hungry, make breakfast in the well-equipped, full kitchen, and then grab one of the benches at the kitchen table to dine together.
When you decide to venture out, you’re about two miles to the New Buffalo Public Beach and only about a mile and a half to downtown New Buffalo, with its many unique shops, bars, and restaurants. Hiking and cross country ski trails are right across the street, with more only a block or so north. In the evening, screaming-fast internet will help you stream your favorite shows on the wall-mounted smart TV in the living room. Or, head out and visit one of the breweries Michigan is so well-known for, with several within 10 miles. Even better, grab your beverage of choice and head back outside to one of the two firepits to watch as the night stars fill the sky.
Things to Know: Streaming with guest accounts Above-ground pool from Memorial Day until right after Labor Day Central AC plus window unit in the loft This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 28 years of age to book. Guests under 28 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Important information
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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 cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and Local are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.
New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
New Buffalo City Hall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
New Buffalo Township Public Library - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
New Buffalo Public Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Four Winds Sports Bar - 10 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 12 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$504, 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.
How much is parking at Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming cottage with fast WiFi, fire pit, above-ground pool, & huge sunroom located?
Located in the heart of New Buffalo, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Turtle Creek Preserve and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Whittaker Woods Golf Course and New Buffalo City Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was great! Enclosed porch was great to relax and hang out. Great location.
Melanie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessie C.
5 Aug 2025
Great weekend getaway
We had a great girls weekend at Anchors Away! When we weren't by the pool, we were enjoying the gorgeous sunroom. Plenty of space to gather and play games, do crafts, and enjoy each other's company.
House is nicely updated. Beds are comfortable. Screened in back porch is a wonderful space. Loved the fire pit as well. Location is quiet but still close enough to everything else. I would stay here again.
Chad S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Vicki C.
23 July 2024
July 2024
Location, pool, large enclosed porch.
Vicki C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
benjamin F.
9 July 2024
Very nice getaway
Beautiful little home with a very nice, large indoor porch. The pool is very spacious, clean and nice as well.
I would stay here again. We gave some recommendations for improvement directly to the owner, so if they follow them there is no reason this is not a 5 star stay.
benjamin F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you, Benjamin, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
We had a wonderful stay at Anchors Away! As expected, we whiled away the majority of our time in the big, airy screened-in porch overlooking the pool and beautiful property. Indoors, the home is comfortably accommodating. We had absolutely no complaints. In fact, before we had even checked out my kids asked if we can come back again next year! Thanks so much!
Sara D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Joseph M.
10 Apr 2024
Nice place
All fine. Well equipped. Pleasant. No wow factor
Joseph M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joel T.
27 Apr 2024
Cozy and Inviting
This home was very cozy and inviting. I stayed in the enclosed porch pretty much during my stay. Spacious back yard with a pool for summer use. 2 fire pits for families to enjoy or even just one person such as myself. Minutes from downtown where there is a lot to do to keep yourself entertained while in the area. A perfect location and a home away from home. Thank you.
House was acceptable and as pictured. They weren’t kidding when they said low ceilings on second floor. Just remember to duck! Note 2nd bedroom is also upstairs and low ceilings.
Denise D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you for providing your valuable feedback, Denise. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. Local staff is always available to assist if there are amenities in the home that fall short. We hope to have a chance to host you next time.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kim B.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great vacation in Southwest Michigan
We really enjoyed this property, but had one tiny hiccup. Our favorite part was the large screened back porch and pool area. We also enjoyed playing horseshoes in the yard and the fire pit as well. There are so many great restaurants in New Buffalo and wonderful public beaches. Warren Dunes is just a short drive away as well. We did have an issue one evening with a mouse in our bed, which we brought to the property managements attention the next morning. There was really no resolve just an apology that it happened. We did find evidence of other mice under the kitchen sink as well. We did really enjoy this property even with our little furry friend that joined us one evening.
Kim B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the large screened back porch, pool area, and the various activities like playing horseshoes and using the fire pit. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the mouse. This is certainly not the standard we aim to uphold, and we regret that our initial response did not fully address the issue. Please know that we take such matters seriously and have since taken steps to ensure this does not happen again. Our local operations manager has been notified to conduct a thorough inspection and implement additional measures to prevent any future occurrences. We appreciate your understanding and are glad that you were still able to enjoy your stay despite this hiccup. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide you with an even better experience.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kyle p.
21 July 2025
Great for my fam of four!
I want to preface this review with - we are already planning to come back next year. The amenities are great and although not a CLOSE walk to anything - you could if you really wanted to. There were just a few odd things - the grill does not come equipped with a propane tank, so be prepared to buy one. They have pods for the dishwasher and for the laundry, but come with your own all purpose spray for day to day cleaning. If you're planning on using the two twin beds upstairs, they are mattresses on the ground - so if you're over 30, beware.
Those with small children - they have hooks on the doors to lock from the inside on the screened in porch. Unfortunately, the hooks are low, so the kids can get to the pool on their own. The security for the pool is low, so be ready to run interference with your toddler a lot. We ended up clipping a life jacket around the hook so he couldn't unhook on his own. we'll plan better next time.
Great house, so much fun. The pool was easy to take care of, just had to take a few things out from floating on top. good kitchen, great big fridge and the screened in porch is truly a treat. the furniture is really worn so if you're a germaphobe, be ready to cover some of it so you can enjoy it.
Kyle p.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Hi, Kyle. Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the amenities and are already planning to return. We appreciate you sharing your feedback about the grill propane, cleaning supplies, twin beds setup, pool security for toddlers, and worn furniture. We’ll be sure to pass your comments along to our local team to help improve future stays. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Colleen B.
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
No heater in pool water was too cold for swimming
Who in the Midwest would rent a house with a pool and no heater we couldn’t use the pool because the water was cold
first thing that happened was I got a splinter from the railing going into the property
The furniture was very uncomfortable in the main living room you sink in the sleeping sofa very uncomfortable
chair arm was broken furniture needs to be updated to better than garage sale rejects
none of the lights in the living room worked
Kitchen supplies are also garage sale items could be updated
No shampoo or soap for showers and ran out of toilet paper and garbage bags day 2 called for more and was told no
We also ran out of dishwasher pod’s
If someone is staying for a full week with 8 people they need more supplies they shouldn’t have to go buy this stuff
We have rented a lot of vacation spots and this one needs a lot of work to get up to par
Colleen B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review, Colleen. We are sorry that you experienced these issues with the pool during your stay and that other items within the house were not as you had expected. We appreciate you reaching out to us during your stay and allowing our local team to assist you. While we understand this does not correct the experience we hope it shows our willingness to make sure every guest has an enjoyable stay. The pool has since had the heater replaced and the lights have been fixed. Our homes are also equipped with a starter supply of items for guest use, should guests need more, they are encouraged to purchase them for the remainder of their stay. Thank you again for your review and we hope to host you again very soon.
We were so pleasantly surprised with this little cottage. A couple things to note if you are interested in booking. As others have said, the upstairs has a low ceiling. Not a problem for me at 5’6” but I still had to duck getting around the bed upstairs. They have an extra A/C unit for the upstairs but when we arrived it had not been turned on so it took a day to cool it off. No fans were at the cottage so I called Vacasa & the guy on duty brought 2 over. I had to put them together myself but it’s a small price to pay for comfort.
But the big surprise is that back porch. It is PERFECT!!! You feel like you are in an old cabin by the lake. The doors to go to the pool seem like they are about to fall off so hopefully the property owner will address that before next season because you truly do live on the porch and out in & by the pool!
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The property was very private - surrounded by trees and foliage. The pool was large and clean - such fun for the kids. The house was lovely - very comfortable and well stocked. The service was immediate and pleasant. All in all a great experience worth repeating!
Nancy D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tammy R.
16 June 2022
success with Anchors Away
This was a great first time vacation using Vacasa. The house was clean and very well equipped. There was very little that we needed to bring from home aside from personal items. The location was excellent as it was close to the beach, restaurants and downtown New Buffalo.
Tammy R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melanie K.
27 Mar 2022
Fantastic get away!
Anchors Away was perfect for our family get away! We loved the house. Everything was very clean. We felt very comfortable from the moment we stepped in. The yard is very large and we can’t wait to come back in the summer to use the pool and screened in porch. The location is amazing. You can walk to trails and explore nature! There are many restaurants and cute shops a very short drive away.
Some things that really made our stay awesome included a washer and dryer, 2 full bathrooms and a nicely stocked kitchen. The family room is large enough with ample seating to play a game or watch a movie! I personally like that the yard is huge and it’s very quiet and private. There were plenty of games to play! There are 2 fire pits in the yard. Don’t forget to check out the beach, it’s beautiful year round. We will be back! Thank You!