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Last Minute BEACH GETAWAY, New Buffalo, MI

Lakefront cottage with water park and fitness centre

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Idyllic 2 BR Bungalow for romance or small family vacation. 7 blocks from beach.
Locals and guests often make their way to the harbor just to sit until sunset.
A pleasant living space w/ ample seating, flat screen TV, fireplace, piano more.
A fully stocked kitchen complete with newer appliances & roomy pantry.
A delight around every corner. Round oak table seats five comfortably.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, Local
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 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
Garden
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, special times await. Only have a day or two to experience the beach? 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.

Remaining Summer & Early Autumn Dates Starting at $160 per night:
8/30 to 9/2 9/16 to 9/28 10/1 to 10/5 10/9 to 10/19

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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

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. Travelling with kids? Consider New Buffalo Railroad Museum and Local. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Buffalo, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Local - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Galien River County Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 6 min drive - 4.0 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
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬16 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.

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 15-minute walk of New Buffalo Railroad Museum, Local and New Buffalo Township Public Library. Lake Michigan is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. New Buffalo Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Delightful cottage

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Storybook Cottage. Everything was clean and well-maintained. Would hope to stay there again if we get back to the New Buffalo area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

sally s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unique cottage has it ALL !In residential but private with all yardage and landscaping!Inside fully equipped in kitchen plus extras !2 bedrooms spacious ! And the decorating is designer quality! Furniture super comfortable! Location close to town and shops can beach ! Great communication with owners !Highly recommend and would come back in a New York minute !!! However pure Michigan is in our hearts ! Farmers market a must do too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pati F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Memories Made for our Storybook

We loved the Storybook Cottage. We were able to write a perfect story in our New Buffalo, MI chapter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Toni F.

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

Couples Weekend

Wonderful house equipped with everything you need. Close to everything in New Buffalo and host provided all the information needed. Only suggest would be more outside lighting along front walk and door. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

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

Girls Getaway

My 5 year old daughter and 65 year old mother adventured to New Buffalo for a relaxing Girls Getaway - and had a hard time leaving the porch of this amazing cottage! Rebecca was wonderful keeping me up to date of things going on in the area and local restaurants and we ventured out to quite a few, but always found ourselves wrapped in blankets chatting on the porch together. The location was perfect and everything was there to go to the beach down the street a few days also. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing location!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlsie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for exploring New Buffalo, and beyond. The home is quaint, and perfect for our family of 4. The host was kind enough to leave extra bedding as one of our teenage sons preferred to sleep on the couch during our stay. We loved having beach towels, chairs, and bikes included with the rental! The kitchen was well stocked, and the front porch was a welcoming spot to relax. This home is walkable to all things downtown New Buffalo, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Memories

Lovely home! Extremely clean and tidy, kitchen well supplied with cooking objects! Lovely wicker furniture on a cool front porch! On a busy street! Noise level high! Bathroom too small and difficult to navigate. Yard need work to clear grounds for walking and using. Not well maintained. Across street from high wire for electricity!Location could be better
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angela F. P.

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

Storybook Cottage

Lovely and well appointed with anything you might need. I would have preferred being closer to the lake but I knew the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Fun and restful week at Storybook Cottage in New Buffalo, Michigan

This small cottage welcomed us from the moment we stepped foot on its wicker furnished front porch and welcome flag waving us in. It had everything we needed for a week's vacation and was very close to town, the beach on Lake Michigan, a grocery store, and many restaurants nearby to choose from. The owner communicated well with us, and the only issue we had as seniors with disabilities was the difficulty of climbing stairs to get into the house, but we took our time coming and going and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in New Buffalo. We highly recommend this property to singles, couples, or a small group of friends or family. The charm of Storybook Cottage will make you feel very much at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very nice!

We really enjoyed our stay at the storybook cottage! It had everything we needed and we felt right at home. There is a strong potpourri smell that was very hard to get used to, so we spent a lot of time on the lovely porch! Everything in town is so close by! One thing I wanted to note is the listing says this is a waterfront property and the water is several blocks away. The description notes that, but I think this can be misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias A.

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

Ein gelungener Urlaub

Danke Liebe Rebeccas Eine bessere Vermieterin kann man sich nicht wünschen. Dank der hervorragenden Kommunikation im Vorfeld unserer Reise mit ihr war der Urlaub ein voller Erfolg. Ohne ihr gute zusammen Arbeit und Recherchen im Vorfeld unserer Reise, hätten wir nie das in und um New Buffalo erleben können was wir erlebt haben. Das Haus ist Sauber und für alle Bedürfnisse gut eingerichtet. Es gibt nichts was in einem modernen Haushalt fehlen darf. Für die Abendlich Unterhaltung ohne TV sind genügend spiel und Puzzle für die kleinsten aber auch für Erwachsene vorhanden. Selbst für einen Besuch an dem wunderschönen Strand des Michigan See in New Buffalo ist mit Strandstühlen und Handtüchern gesorgt. Danke nochmal an dich liebe Rebecca das wir Gäste in deinem Haus sein dürften. Alles Gute für die Zukunft wünscht dir Familie Andrzejak aus Deutschland Thank you, dear Rebecca You couldn't ask for a better landlady. Thanks to the excellent communication with her before our trip, the vacation was a complete success. Without their good work and research before our trip, we would never have been able to experience what we did in and around New Buffalo. The house is clean and well furnished for all needs. There is nothing that should be missing in a modern household. For evening entertainment without TV, there are enough games and puzzles for the little ones but also for adults. Even a visit to the beautiful Lake Michigan beach in New Buffalo is provided with beach chairs and towels. T
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Bridgeview Il

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Carmel IN

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger I.

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

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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