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Tucked away in the private, wooded community of Walden Woods
Spacious open-concept living and dining area with vaulted ceilings
Main bedroom retreat with natural light
Bright, spacious kitchen with modern appliances and natural light
Full service kitchen: granite counters and plenty of light

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo Railroad Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch

MODERN WOODED ELEGANCE IN THE EXCLUSIVE WALDEN ENCLAVE.
Experience the best of Harbor Country at Tallgrass Cottage, a serene 3-bedroom, 3-bath sanctuary tucked away in the private, wooded community of Walden Woods. Located just 70 miles from Chicago, this architectural retreat offers a "deep forest" feel while remaining a short walk from the vibrant energy of downtown New Buffalo and the beach.

DESIGNED FOR LIGHT & SPACE
Step inside and feel the city stress melt away. Tallgrass is defined by its soaring vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and strategic skylights that bathe the open-concept living area in natural Michigan light.

- The Living Space: Features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a seamless flow from the kitchen to the dining area.

- The Activity Loft: A spacious, sun-drenched loft area—perfect for morning yoga, a quiet reading nook, or a dedicated "work-from-nature" station.

- Indoor-Outdoor Harmony: Choose between the open sun deck for morning coffee or the screened-in porch for pest-free evening cocktails.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: SECLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
While you’ll feel miles away from it all, you are perfectly positioned to explore:

- Downtown New Buffalo: A short, scenic walk to the region's best dining and shops.

- The Lakefront: 1.5 miles to the soft sands of New Buffalo Beach.

- Harbor Country Adventures: Just minutes from world-class wineries, antiquing, championship golf, and the Four Winds Casino.

PLANNING YOUR STAY
- Flexible Booking: Tallgrass Cottage offers a 4-night minimum stay during peak season, making it the perfect choice for a mid-week reset or an extended weekend.

- The Essentials: We provide a high-quality "Starter Kit" (2 rolls of TP per bath, 2 rolls of paper towels, 4 trash bags, and hand soap). For longer stays, we recommend bringing extra laundry/dishwasher soap and firewood for the outdoor amenities.

- Check-in: The primary guest must be 30+ years of age (ID required).

- Community Harmony: We value the quiet nature of Walden Woods. This is a strictly smoke-free and pet-free home. No large parties or family gatherings are permitted.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check-in Time: 4:00PM (MI Time)
Check-out: 10:00AM (MI Time)
Parties/events not allowed. Non-smoking only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 308318vb
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 cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Whittaker Woods Golf Course and Lyon Oaks Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Buffalo Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Local - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Copper Rock Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch on 11 May 2026 start from AU$600, 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 Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tallgrass Cottage | Walden Woods Retreat | Loft & Screened Porch located?

Located in the heart of New Buffalo, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Public Library are also within 1 mile (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home exactly as described. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Debra, I just wanted to say thank you! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Ron(Waya Rentals)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location close to everything. Spotless, well appointed, cozy home. It had everything we needed for a wonderful get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Eileen, So great to hear!! We really like that place alot as well. Hope to see you guys again next time your in Michigan. Thanks, Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and wonderful screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Cynthia, Thank you!! We really appreciate the 5 star review. Hope to see you guys again real soon. Thanks, Ron(Waya Rentals Vacation Rental Agency)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Family Vacation

Great property, location, and overall experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Joel, I just wanted to say it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We hope to see you again real soon. Waya Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Good location. Quiet. Met our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Enjoyable stay

Very nice home. Clean, roomy and with a lot of amenities. Great location. Easy access to Downtown, beach, groceries, etc. and short drive to Warren Dunes and neighboring communities along the Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Mark, So glad you guys had a great stay with us. Thank you for being easy guests and for taking care of our property. Ron(Waya Rentals)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

New Buffalo retreat

Great location close to town and casino. Home was clean and ready for us. Thank you Texas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2021
Thank You ! ! We hope to see you again real soon. Waya Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Great family getaway

This house was exactly what we'd hope it would be! Extremely clean and well maintained. It was perfect for a family weekend away. The screened in porch is so awesome and we spent lots of time out there. Comfy beds, nice bathrooms - would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Hannah, Thank you ! Glad you guys had a nice stay. We hope to see you again real soon. Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin c.

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

Will do again

Beautiful home with great location. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Robin, I just wanted to say it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Looking forward to seeing you guys again real soon. Ron (Waya Rentals)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Darling Home

Clean, comfortable and close to New Buffalo beach and town. Our 3 teenage girls enjoyed the loft with 3 beds, sofa, TV, and their own bathroom. A darling place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Catherine, I just wanted to thank you from all of us at Waya Rentals. We enjoyed having you as our guest. Waya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

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

Memorial Day Get-A-Way

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2021
Joseph, Thanks !!! from all of us at Waya Rentals. We hope to see you again real soon. Waya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Annual Girls Trip

The home was fantastic. Well cared for and definitely a place I’d stay at again! It did not disappoint! Easy access to downtown where’s there was plenty to see and do and wonderful places to eat at. Perfect vacation for my my daughters and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Rachel, Thank you ! It was our pleasure. So glad you guys had a great stay and loved the property. We hope to see you again real soon Waya Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla B.

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

Lovely!!

The place was amazing. Very cute and smelled so clean, and was. The cottage was such a short drive from downtown. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a relaxing place to come back to afyer a hard day of playing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Kyla, Thank you for such a great review. We hope to see you guys again real soon. Thanks, Waya Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J C.

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

Great cottage in New Buffalo, MI!

Great vacation cottage for my family of 5. Very clean and spacious. Great location - close to New Buffalo restaurants, shopping and the beach. The cottage has all the amenities. My kids enjoyed the upstairs play room and all the board games. My favorite was the enclosed porch. My only recommendation would be for new beds. The queen bed in the master bedroom was not comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
I just wanted to say thank you for the five star review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We appreciate the feedback as well, and will make sure to share your thoughts with the owners. Thanks, Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

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

Late Summer

We really enjoyed our 4 nights at this cottage! Super close to town and a cute neighborhood with other nice homes immediately surrounding. Recommend fewer check-out "pre-clean" requirements (stripping beds, loading the wash, etc.). Also, there are a LOT of toys and board games here so with 3 kids 8 and under, there was a lot of pickup and organizing of all of these new-to-them toys throughout the days and evenings. Overall, great place and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Bethany, I just wanted to say thank you for the 5 star review. I am so glad you and your family had such a great stay with us. Just so you know we do ask guests to take out their trash and to strip beds, and to put away any kid games used as a way to help with the cleaning process, which allows guest to stay until 10 am on check out day vs 9 am like most other rentals in the area. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Verified

8/10 Good

wilma m.

Loved the house layout-nice having separate area for kids as well as two choices for outdoor relaxin

Layout and location of house was great-very convenient to beach,businesses and highway. House was great with major exception of queen bed in downstairs smaller bedroom-needs replacing-impossible for two adults to sleep in wo rolling to the middle-mattress was lumpy and bed sounded like supports were breaking. Sofa throws needed laundering as had dog hair on them (pet free?) loved the screened in porch and open deck, as well as landscaping. Games and kid friendly movies were a plus! Felt very private.thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
It sounds like overall you had a great stay so thank you. We have made a note to the owners in regards to possibly replacing one of the beds to something a little more comfortable. Hope to see you guys again in the near future. Waya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Time - Beachdays!

There was 6 of us. My husband and myself, my two adults sons in their 20's and their girlfriends. We had such a wonderful time. We just love New Buffalo, the beach the town. We are definitely planning on booking for a full week next summer. Beautiful house. ** One thing I did want to mention the bath/shower in the master bedroom was not draining well. Thank you for everything!! Diane Petras
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank You !!! It was a pleasure hosting you guys. We hope to see you again soon. Waya Rentals
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie A.

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

Loved this house! It was perfect for us ladies from Jackson area.

Loved this house! It was perfect for us ladies from the Jackson area. TV and WiFi didn’t work for us. The mgr tried to work with us but we were too busy shopping, drinking, gambling and playing cards to watch TV anyway. A few more towels might be nice. And the master bedroom shower did not drain well. Also, we saw the heaters but a fan would be nice. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. Lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pam V.

Property is absolutely beautiful

We hurried in to watch the Breeders Cup (a once in a year horse race) and the TV was not able to be turned on. We think it was the cable. We called the rental agency, we called the cable company and WE ENDED UP WITH NO TV FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP. We feel someone should have come over and fixed the situation. It put a damper on the whole trip and we were not happy the situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
First of all I would like to say I am very sorry that the TV was not working on the main floor of the home during your stay. If you may recall we did speak with you on several occasions, and the owners of the home called you. Unfortunately that cable box went out on the main floor and the provider was not able to make it out for 48 hours and by that point you were leaving. Hopefully you watched TV on the TV upstairs that was working perfectly fine. Please be advised that when renting a second home you may run into the same issues that you do at your own personal property. Once again sorry for any inconvenience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamera R.

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

Mini Vac from Ohio

Enjoyed the beautiful Lake Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

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

Tall grass cottage

We stayed at tallgrass cottage last year. And well the accommodation suit us very well, very clean well-appointed, there are still no dressers to put clothes in. I had mentioned it in my review last year so basically you're living at a suitcase for a week. That's really my only issue because it is very well located to beaches shops and other attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

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

Great Beachy getaway

Clean, comfortable, plenty of space inside/out. Nice deck & screened in porch. Excellent assortment of spices for cooking & chairs/umbrella for beach. Beds were not comfortable so that would prevent us from re-booking. Otherwise, geat experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Steve, I just wanted t thank you for the 5 star review. Sorry to hear the beds were not ideal for you as it is so hard to find the right one with some liking the beds soft and others hard. Hopefully you will consider one of our other homes at Waya Rentals next time your in Southwest Michigan
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

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

Great Family Vacation

Would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking for a nice house, slightly secluded/quiet neighborhood but still just a short 4 minute drive to the beach and downtown (It is walkable to DT, however half a mile of the walk doesn’t have sidewalk so might be dangerous at night) The property worked great for my family with 2 kids under 3. The property overall was clean however it is probably due for a deeper clean, fixtures and fans had a lot of dust and found some old garbage (wrappers, retainer case) nothing terrible just felt it could get a bit of a overall clean beyond visible areas. However I would not let this be a negative, overall the pictures don’t do this place justice, outside deck was fantastic to hang in the late afternoon, with a fire pit for the evenings, and the screened in porch was a great place for cards and board games at night. I’d for sure stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Ryan, So glad overall you loved the place, and we look forward to seeing you again next time. As far as the couple of little items you found I realize it was not a big deal to you but we strive to do our best so please make sure next time you stay with us that you shoot us an email if their is anything we can do to make your stay better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie T.

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

Great experience

House was clean and really nice. Great location-super close to downtown New Buffalo. Great for family/friend get-togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2021
Steffanie, I just wanted to say thank you for all of us at Waya Rentals. We hope to see you again real soon. Waya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri Z.

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

Fall in New Buffalo

Our daughter and her son and husband live in chicago and frequent New Buffalo a lot and love it. It was my first visit there and it did not disappoint. The home is beautiful and so modern and clean. Just a great vibe and the porch and outdoor living space made it perfect. We loved our visit and plan on coming back to this property with friends!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2020
Teri, So glad you guys loved your stay with Waya Rentals. This is one of our favorite homes that we manage. We hope to see you guys again real soon. Waya

About the host

Hosted by Ron Morales(owner of Waya Rentals) or Maria

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Professionally managed by WAYA Rentals, a company founded on the idea that what makes a vacation great is not just having a place to go, but having a place that feels like your second home. That’s our mission and that’s our commitment. Let us help you discover the beauty of Southwest Michigan’s Harbor Country and find the “second home” vacation of your dreams! We’re confident that it will give you as much joy as it gives us.

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