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Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and a dining table with a bowl.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a fireplace in the background.
A stone pathway leading through a wooded area with a view of trees and a clear sky.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, Grand Beach Marsh
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Creek Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

En suite bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach!

Welcome to "The Nautilus" in the Sanctuary Community. This family friendly brand new construction will feel like your home away from home. You may come because of the proximity to the lake, the restaurants and all the charm of New Buffalo, but might find yourself wanting to stay because of the relaxed vibe and the inviting backyard kids and adults will enjoy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ensure that your pet is on a leash if/when walking them around the neighborhood and pick up after them
Parties are prohibited
Only park in the garage or in the driveway. Do not park on the street as that violates HOA policy

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3240236vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Buffalo

New Buffalo is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Buffalo Public Beach and Lake Michigan. Ready for a night out? Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center and Silver Creek Event Center.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Beach Marsh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 17 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 4 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Home - 5 mins drive to New Buffalo Beach! located?

Situated in New Buffalo, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Whittaker Woods Golf Course, New Buffalo City Hall and Turtle Creek Preserve. New Buffalo Public Library and New Buffalo Township Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family of 9 - Six adults and three teens. My oldest loved sleeping on the murphy bed in the den. The house was well stocked with all the kitchen items such as plates, bowls, cups and flatware. The beds were very comfortable and everything was so clean. We loved the location and it was great to park in the garage. The hosts were excellent communicators and responded very quickly to the couple of inquiries I made. Would stay here again the next family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moira F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is new, well- equipped with most things you’ll need for a week’s stay. It’s a great place for families with children. The hosts were informative about details, check-in and answered questions that we had. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mm

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

Beautiful home

Lovely home with amenities and well thought details. Location is central to many restaurants and other activities. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was nice. Did not care for mulch in the yard instead of grass - especially with a dog. The chairs and bench at the kitchen table had very loose screws and needed to be tightened. We had quite the encounter with the neighbor to the north of the house. One night we were out in the backyard around the fire pit and he opened his back door and his large dog ran out and into our backyard. The dog was kind and went back to the owner. The next morning my husband was walking our dog “on a leash” as it was noted that the HOA required all pets to be leashed in this neighborhood and the same neighbor from the night before was backing out of his driveway and my husband got over and stepped off the road to allow this neighbor to drive past and the neighbor had the audacity to roll down his window and tell my husband that the area he was standing on was private property and he needed to get off. My husband was merely getting over to allow the man to drive past. The next day we were pulling into our driveway and a small dog was in our driveway unleashed walking around. The neighbor was outside again and this was another of his dogs. He told me to just drive the dog would move. I pulled into the driveway and we walked inside our house and this dog followed us inside. The neighbor had to walk into our house to retrieve his dog. He did apologize but seems a bit strange he had such an attitude the day prior when he had the dogs unleashed and we weren’t doing anything in the wrong.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jori N.

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

Beautiful home

The home is beautiful new construction. Close to new Buffalo downtown and beach. My family enjoyed staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you Jori! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Neli & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

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

Nice new house

Well equipped and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you Leslie! It was great having you. We look forward to hosting you again at the Nautilus in the future. Neli & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

New Buffalo 2024

Beautiful home in nice setting short drive to beach and close to downtown area with lots of shops, restaurants and wineries
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbie P.

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

We'd stay again in a heartbeat!

Great weekend celebrating my mom's 75th birthday! The house fit my family of 5, my parents, and my brother. Perfect house for a weekend away. Super clean and perfect for entertaining!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Loved!!!

We had a wonderful few days together at this beautiful, relaxing and well kept home. The backyard was a great place to enjoy food, drinks and a fire. So much to do in the surrounding area. We would highly recommend to stay here. Looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you Anna! We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Neli & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin N.

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

Family Vacay by the beach

This is a great house. Lots of space to spread out where you don’t feel on top of each other. New home so everything was clean. Nice area to sit outside and relax. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you Caitlin! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you stay with us again in the future. Neli & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

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

Lovely

This was such a beautiful home in a very quiet area and New Buffalo is wonderful. We loved it! Thank you! One small complaint but not a deal breaker - the beds in the rooms besides the master were a little uncomfortable but for kids (which was the case for us) they were just fine. I would and may book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the walking path just outside of the neighborhood, as we took a walk to Farmette - local cafe/market. It was spacious for our group and we enjoyed all of the amenities! It was a short drive to the shops in town too. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Neli Fanning

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Why they chose this property

We are so excited to welcome you to our home and hope that your stay will be as pleasant as can be! We are busy parents of young kids and want for your vacation to be one that you and your family will remember fondly. Our house is in a quiet new community. You are close to just about everything New Buffalo is known for and can rest assured that after a day at the beach you can come back to a serene retreat.

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