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Last Minute BEACH GETAWAY, New Buffalo, MI

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A marina at dusk with boats docked and lights reflecting on the water.
A green house with a porch and a tree in front.
A kitchen with a bread box, a coffee maker, a dish rack, and a window with a view of trees.
A porch with wicker rocking chairs and a table, a potted plant, and a lamp.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a shelf with glassware.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located at the waterfront, this 2-bedroom cottage accommodates 5 guests. It features 4 bicycles and offers access to golf nearby and skiing nearby. Families can enjoy nearby activities like mountain biking, ice skating, and hiking, as well as attractions such as the New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Public Library. The property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to New Buffalo Railroad Museum
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Toys
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo Railroad Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Township Public Library
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Last Minute BEACH GETAWAY, New Buffalo, MI

Take a deep breath. Warm beach days are yours at the STORYBOOK COTTAGE in New Buffalo, Michigan--the heart of Harbor Country. Just across the lake from Chicago, special times await. Why not spontaneously plan a quick getaway for you & those you love? Whisk your family or special someone away for a time of adventure or relaxation & add another unforgettable chapter to YOUR story! Seize the days &, whatever you do, make them memorable!

Beautiful, idyllic, year-round two-BR bungalow perfect for ROMANCE or SMALL FAMILY BEACH DAYS.. Short walk to main street shopping, restaurants & beach. No need to pack more than your swimsuit & personal care items. Fully stocked kitchen plus more! Large, Breezy Front Porch, Central A/C, Outdoor Fire Pit, W/D, Flat Screen TV/DVD, WiFi, Netflix/Hulu/Disney+, Gas Grill, Picnic Table, Loaner Bikes. Comfortably sleeps 4-5.

From the glistening white sands of Lake Michigan's shores to the lush, beautiful country-side, Harbor Country combines the best of both worlds. Rustic country charm coupled with highly sophisticated shops, restaurants & galleries. And the Storybook Cottage--it's the perfect place to return after a busy day out exploring all that New Buffalo & the surrounding Harbor Country has to offer!

While you are here, we invite you to be our guest and REST, REFRESH, and RECONNECT with those you love. In addition to the sun & sand you've come to expect from the quaint one-stoplight town of New Buffalo, enjoy morning coffee on the porch, concerts in the park, fine & casual dining, antique shops, golf, theaters, vintage markets, farmers markets, art galleries, museums, state parks, nature trails, bike routes, boating, country fairs, festivals, day trips via train to the Windy City, Four Winds Casino, Michigan orchards, vineyards, wineries, & --most importantly--TIME to connect with those you love!

When it's time to hunker down for the night, come back "home" to the Storybook Cottage. Rest your head & awake--refreshed--in a place where dreams really do come true.

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Please talk to Rebecca before your arrival.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 608895vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
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

Located in New Buffalo, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Consider Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center for a night out or New Buffalo Railroad Museum if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo Marina Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Last Minute BEACH GETAWAY, New Buffalo, MI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Last Minute BEACH GETAWAY, New Buffalo, MI ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Last Minute BEACH GETAWAY, New Buffalo, MI ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Last Minute BEACH GETAWAY, New Buffalo, MI ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Last Minute BEACH GETAWAY, New Buffalo, MI located?

This family-friendly New Buffalo cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Pere Marquette Depot. Lake Michigan is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. New Buffalo Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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. 72 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite area of the local community.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfy, all the amenities, great location. Charming! Will book again if available
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin close to every thing in New Buffalo very clean and cozy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing location!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Love having guests like these. Gracious people. Treated our home like it was their own.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage-clean, cute, very comfortable and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Great guests! Would welcome them back any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage. You can walk anywhere in town from this cottage. It was a delight to be in my hometown again.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The best place for resting, relaxing, and reconnecting with our little family of four.

Perfect small-town vibe with "just enough" to do. We will definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
So happy that you enjoyed your stay. Please return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Home

Outstanding location close to downtown New Buffalo. Owners were very responsive and supportive. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the sweetest little cottage. The host, Rebecca, sent us a wonderful welcome letter with all the information and ideas for spots to visit. The cottage was immaculate and the kitchen had every item you could need or want. The bed was extremely comfortable and we felt like we found our home away from home. Hope to get to go back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

We had such a great girls' weekend here! Its close enough to walk literally anywhere in town but still far enough from the hustle and bustle to be quiet in the evenings. Rebecca and Bill are very attentive and have a wealth of recommendations for the area. We would.love to come stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was nicely decorated, comfortable and had everything you could need.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The story book cottage

The location was perfect. The house was very comfortable and relaxing. It has everything you need very very cute and the owner Rebecca and Bill. Perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage in a beach town

Nice home within walking distance to the beach. Homeowners communicate very well. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage was wonderful. Old school charm, very warm and inviting. My wife and I felt at home. Very clean, very down to earth. Lots of books to enjoy, board games, bicycles, fire pit, again just like home.Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Refreshing stay

Storybook Cottage is a wonderful place to stay. It is close enough but far enough to do whatever you like. So peaceful was the cottage, escaping was so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Guests were respectful of our cottage and seemed to enjoy their time here. We would welcome them back at any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

Great location. Love the quaint house. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay at storybook cottage. Very clean, comfortable and nostalgic vintage decor. Location allowed us to visit Chicagoland to the East and all of the Indiana/Michigan south shore towns.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at Lovely Cottage

Enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Storybook Cottage. The home was immaculate with very nice furnishings/decor and comfortable beds. The location was ideal for getting to downtown New Buffalo and the several quaint, lakeside towns to the north. This cottage truly deserves the high ratings it has received from those that have stayed there previously.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thanks for the kind words, Mark! You are the kind of guest that we truly appreciate. We are grateful for guests who are circumspect in the way they take care of our cottage while they are here. You are welcome to return at any time, Mark! Remember that summer offers great beach weather but the other seasons have their own somewhat secretive, unique, and quieter vibe. If you want to enjoy Harbor Country in the quieter months, remember we are here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Getaway

Relaxing two weeks at Storybook Cottage. Enjoyed the porch everyday. Comfortable home with all the necessities. Would definitely book this home again
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Excellent, above-average guests. Welcome back at any time in the future!
Archival

8/10 Good

The cottage was cute and we enjoyed our time there!

The kitchen was generally well stocked and adequate for our needs. The porch was lovely, private, and we spent every morning there enjoying our coffee and breakfast. The bedrooms and mattresses were very comfortable! We truly enjoyed our time reconnecting in Storybook Cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
It's been two summers since you were here last. If you'd like to take some time this summer to visit us again, we'd love to host you! Check us out!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister trip

My sister and I enjoyed the cottage very much. The owners have put a lot of thought and time in decorating this homey cottage. It reminded us of our grandmas house! A perfect place to stay for us 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Very welling, comfortable. In one word, "charming".

We loved the property. Very clean and well maintained. The owner was extremely helpful and stayed in contact with us throughout our visit. Very much enjoyed our stay. Next time we plan a trip to the area, we would hope to be able to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you, Jerry. I appreciated your compliments throughout your visit and hope to share our cottage with you when you're back this way again. Rebecca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I feel so incredibly lucky that we found this home, and completely blessed that it was available when we needed. If it is open - stop searching, and book immediately. This house was a HOME, and felt like walking into my granny’s house (in the best way). So many rentals are very sterile and cheap feeling, this home is cozy, comfortable, clean, and inviting. Great location, we walked everywhere! We also enjoyed every morning on the front porch area. So dreamy! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delightful getaway

Enjoyed a quiet anniversary weekend in a lovely cottage. Everything we hoped for. Enjoyed relaxing time on the wonderful front porch as well as activities and dinners out in the area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you, Peter. Please come back any time!

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca Conway

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Rebecca and her husband, Bill met when they were both in the sixth grade talent show at New Buffalo Elementary School. They wonder--since they were in the same class starting in kindergarten--why it took them so long! After college, both moved away from the area but, after reconnecting, getting married, and birthing two baby girls, they were quick to return "home" in order to give their girls the same advantages they had growing up. It is true--every member of the Conway family knows he or she is fortunate to live in a one-stoplight town on a big lake with small town advantages and big city opportunities. The family resides just a few houses down from Rebecca's family home and enjoys sharing the Storybook Cottage with others.

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