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Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach!

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Welcome to Lake Escape
Full kitchen
Sleeping space in guest house
Your view from the street
Open living with living and dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

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 City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest House Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main House Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest House Bathroom

Main House Common Bathroom

Primary Bedroom Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach!

Escape to this bright and welcoming New Buffalo retreat, just a five-minute walk to downtown shops, restaurants, and the beach. Lake Escape offers cozy living spaces, a fully stocked kitchen, a charming deck with a fire pit, and a private guest house with its own suite. With three inviting bedrooms and plenty of indoor and outdoor space, it is the perfect home base for relaxing, gathering, and exploring Harbor Country.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach!?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach! on 22 May 2026 start from AU$608, 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 Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown NB Cottage w Guest home, Walk to Beach! located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. Merganser Point and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was beautiful, clean, cozy, and a close walk to everything. Really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The place was well appointed and close to the town, which made everything very walkable. Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin B.

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

Great girls weekend getaway

Super cute property in amazing location. Easily walkable to restaurants and the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2025
Kaitlin, thank you very much for spending some time with us and for sharing your thoughts here. I hope we can have you back soon! Jon and the folks at Third Coast Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D.

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

Perfect location

4th of July weekend was perfect at our VRBO. The location was so close to everything. The Amtrak behind was never late at night. We had so much space. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Long Weekend in New Buffalo

Great time, great location, great host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

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

Nice home, great location

My family and I had a very nice stay in New Buffalo. Very nice accommodations and a great location to walk just about anywhere. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Nice Weekend Getaway

Nice house with plenty of sleeping space, fabulous outdoor eating and relaxing area and nice proximity to restaurants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
HI Jennifer, thank you very much for spending some time with us and for making a nice review. I hope we can host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni E.

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

Family Wedding

The accommodations were great! Walking distance to shops and restaurants. We enjoyed being so close to Lake Michigan!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Great location

This was a very lovely home conveniently located near downtown New Buffalo. It had everything we needed. It was perfect for the 6 of us. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, beautiful, well maintained, and great location. Our family of five was looking for a final vacation spot before sending our oldest to college, and this house checked all the boxes. The communication with, and accessibility of the management company was fantastic. The house was super clean and had all the amenities, including beach chairs, a beach umbrella, plenty of beach towels, and a fully stocked kitchen, including a handy single-serve Keurig to go along with the traditional drip coffee maker. My wife and I were able to enjoy some peace and quiet in the guest house and let our three teenage boys hole-up in the main house. We could walk to everything in town (food, shopping, the beach), and took full advantage. Wonderful place that our family hopes to come back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Perfect location

It was an easy walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops. Everything was nice and clean. My kids enjoyed seeing the train go by, and the chair swing in the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Amber, Thank you so much for staying with us and for your excellent review! So glad your kids enjoyed the bonus train viewing! :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
house was clean. Fair bit of small damages throughout the house; this compelled me to photograph these issues as soon as we walked in the door. (broken closet doors in the master, broken wall shelves in master closet. major scuffs on the wall from bookcases and furniture).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

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

Wonderful Property Close to Shops and Restaurants

This property has everything you need! Fully equipped kitchen and plenty of sleeping space for family. The location is perfect being just a couple blocks from the main street where there are many shops and restaurants. You will not be disappointed. There is an Amtrack that runs through town and this house is right behind the track. This was no issue for us, but it comes through a few times a day (latest we heard was 1030pm). Third Coast was incredible and I would not hesitate to rent from them in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAn M.

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

Wonderful Family beach vacation

Delightful and conveniently located cottage plus mother-in-law unit. Perfect for our family 5 day vacation pre-larger family reunion in Chicago. Beachtime twice daily with the grandkids.. when they got up and then evening when the weather cooled and the sunlight was golden! We enjoyed the firepit, making s'mores and watching fireflies.We took side midday adventures to Warren Dunes State Park, picked blueberries at a nearby farm, explored the cute downtown area, splashpool and walked everywhere...and found lots of yummy ice cream! We preferred slower activities from Sunday evening through Thursday departure. Saturday and especially tge evening was young folks-celebrating very exuberantly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua V.

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

Just what was needed

Everything was great. Great location, walked to everything. Property was clean and most everything needed for the stay was provided. We had 2 adults, 2 16 yo & 3 11 yo and everyone was comfortable. No complaints, it was just what we needed, would definitely stay again. Thank you to Third Coast!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUDY N.

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

Great location

As advertised. My kids drove in from Chicago and said they would stay again. Amtrak behind the house didn't bother us at all. You can definitely walk everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Girls Trip

3 of us booked the Lake Escape for a quick girls trip weekend. The house was super cute! The guest house was also adorable. We were a 5min walk from the Stray Dog. Pretty much walking distance to everything in the downtown area, and just a short drive to The Round Barn and Ghost Isle. We would definitely stay with Third Coast again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Great beach time in beautiful New Buffalo

The place was very clean and the decor and setup was nice. I am not durecif the dryer heat worked or not so this may need looked at. It had all the amenities needed including lots of kitchen appliances and beach towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
So glad you loved your beach time here in New Buffalo but we are sorry you had to deal with a slow dryer. We will pop over and take a look!
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren W.

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

Quick Trip

Very clean house. Some issues with WiFi and check-in but property management was very responsive - would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Darren, sorry about those WiFi and check in issues, thanks for understanding and we're glad that we were able to solve the problem quickly.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah A.

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

Convenient and cozy property with coachhouse

Girls' weekend was comfortable and relaxed and in easy walking distance to the main strip. The kitchen is well-outfitted and couches and beds were good for lounging. Unfortunately, we encountered numerous issues including no water in the coach house, then just no water in that shower (which defeated the plan of us all having our own bathrooms), pilot lights out on the grill, and for almost 24 hours no hot water anywhere. That being said, in every case, the landlord company was quick to send maintenance people and provide options, and communication was prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

October weekend

Overall we rated this cottage with 4 stars. The location was great. It was well equipped for everything we wanted or needed. The high table and chairs in the kitchen were difficult to get in and out of. The main bathroom door constantly needing to be propped open was annoying. There is no way this property could ever get a 5 star rating being this close to the railroad tracks. The train going by so close was scary for our 1.5 year old grandson.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Great stay in New Buffalo

Great spot for beach bumming and exploring near by areas. The four of us (41,42 5 & 3) stayed in the main house, while grandparents enjoyed the separate space. Not a lot of room, but if your sleeping, heading to the beach, showering, and heading back out. Is a great spot. Easy walk to almost all of the New Buffalo eateries, breweries and attractions. Right on the Amtrack line. Only heard 3 trains per day (Thursday-Sunday). Which worked out since our 3year old lives trains. Latest train comes by around 10:30. Never write the kids up. Supplied beach towels and consumables were greatly appreciated. There was a French press, Keurig, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, popcorn and welcome bag.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Joshua, Thanks again for coming to stay with us and for your excellent review - while the tracks are close the Amtrak line isn't too busy - but a bonus since you have a train lover in the group! Glad you enjoyed your time with us at the beach and downtown. Thank you again for being such a great guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian N.

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

Family Getaway to New Buffalo

I was very impressed with this property. Some notable strengths include: the ease of communication with the property managers before check-in, the seamless nature of check-in, and the welcoming nature of the home upon entry. The house was clean, well-organized, and made for a sweet first day in New Buffalo. The house is close to nearly everything - a short walk away. I was thrilled to not have to hustle for parking when going to downtown New Buffalo on a busy weekend night. I loved the amenities within the home and the attention to detail. They had taken extra steps to ensure a comfortable stay. We enjoyed making meals at home and had nearly everything we could ask for stocked in the kitchen. There were plentiful cleaning tools in the home to sweep and vacuum sand/dirt tracked in from the beach. The outdoor area was stocked with sand toys for the nearby beach, and there was a hose for getting cleaned up afterward. We loved the swing and being able to sit outside in the nice weather. My dad (grandpa) loved the guest house and being "king of the castle" for a week. Some areas of opportunity include: taking a moment to clean little nooks and crannies (inside and under the sofa, under the bed), stocking a blender, and perhaps placing a white noise machine in each room to drown out loud train noise for sensitive sleepers. I felt like I was making myself right at home in the rental and plan to bring my entire family back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
Kristian, Thank you SO much for this excellent review. We really appreciate the thorough feedback and kind words. Thank you for being an excellent guest and we look forward to hosting you again.

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