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Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town

Dream cottage getaway just over an hour from downtown Chicago. Walking distance from the beach, restaurants and shops of downtown New Buffalo. Close to the casino, wineries and breweries. Whether driving in or taking the train, The Bradford is a relaxing yet sophisticated getaway. Relax, eat, drink, and enjoy the beach, the community pool, the shops and incredible sunsets, all within walking distance!

Some guidelines to make sure we are a good fit for your get away:
-This property is non-smoking indoors and outdoors. Please no smoking on any of the premises.
-No parties, loud music, or loud noise. Please do not hang out on the deck or patio after 11pm. We love our community and are happy to share it with others who can be respectful of our neighbors.
-Per our association: rentals must be by adults 30 or older. We gladly welcome your younger family members with you. Proof of ID with a credit card may be required.
-No bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, wedding parties, post prom rentals, or third party bookings.
-The City of New Buffalo requires all short term rental bookings to submit a reservation summary of all guests, age, and vehicle license plate numbers 48 hours in advance of stay. Upon booking we will reach out to gather this information from you.

*The house is equipped with outdoor cameras anyone one found breaking the rules mentioned will be asked to leave for breaking the terms of the rental agreement.

First of all, this is a new construction home, finished at the beginning of 2018. You will find many modern amenities and upgrades in kitchen. Smart TV's in the living room and family room and all bedrooms except the bunk room, and high speed wifi. For the summer, weekly rentals are only available with check in and check out on Friday.

Here's the breakdown of how the house is laid out. The first thing to know is the front of the house is not on a street. It looks out to the neighborhood. So when you arrive, you will be arriving on Whidbey Lane, which is the back of the house. There is a stoned parking pad and a small cement pad in front of the garage on the back of the house where two cars can fit in tandem. Plenty of additional parking is available through out our development. Our garage is small and for storage only.

When you enter the back door, you will walk in a small hallway and then the first set of rooms you will meet are the master bedroom with a king size bed and TV and then the first floor bath which has a bathtub shower.

You then walk into the living room, kitchen, and dining combination. This is the heart of the first floor. The living is set up to circulate conversation and lounging. The kitchen is fully stocked with plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, and a coffee station! The kitchen island seats 3 and underneath the island by the bar stools is a power strip, perfect for charging a phone or laptop. The dining nook is in the kitchen. The hand made dining table has built in seating for 6 people (8 if you squeeze!).

On the first floor as well, you have a back deck that is set up for dining and the front porch that is set up for lounging. From the front porch you can see the community pool and you look out at the neighborhood.

On the second floor, when you arrive at the top of the stairs, you will find two bedrooms and one full bathroom. One bedroom has a queen size bed with a mounted TV and the other bedroom has a queen size bed with a twin size day bed with mounted TV. Both of these bedrooms share a full bathroom with a shower (no tub here).

When you go to the lower level, this is one of our favorite spaces in the entire house. Here, you will find the family room. This is set up with a sectional sofa (that also has a queen, Tempurpedic pull out bed) that is set in front of our custom built wood wall (we did it ourselves with Jeff's dad leading the project!) with a mounted 65" smart TV. This is perfect for movies, naps, and watching HGTV! You will also find a pub heigh table that is perfect for eating or gaming (board games stored in the lower level bedroom closet) and a foosball table.

You will also find the laundry room on the lower level behind the custom built sliding barn door.

On the lower level, you will also find the bunk room. This room is perfect for kids (or adults who still think they are kids). With the playful nautical design, this room has a bunk bed that has 2 twin beds and then a twin size day bed with a pull out trundle bed underneath it. This room does not have a TV, but does have it's own bath with a tub that has a shower head. It's the largest bathroom in the house!

And there you have it! That is the layout of the house!

PERMIT CR26-0066
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from New Buffalo Township Public Library. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 14 minutes by foot from New Buffalo Public Beach and a 3-minute drive from Lake Michigan
Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on the property indoor or outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property indoor or outside.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number CR26-0066

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Designer Luxury Cottage ~ Heated Community Pool ~ Walk to Beach & Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pavil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family baca
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collins B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff has a great place, will likely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and responsive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Fantastic house and location in beautiful New Buffalo

Beautiful house inside and out, and look forward to staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really great time and loved the different levels of the house. We had some young kiddos so it was nice to have the basement area with our own little space! The back porch area was super nice, especially at night with the cooler weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris t.

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

Great stay, awesome place

Had a dad's weekend and really enjoyed this place. It was clean and perfect for what we were doing. The host was responsive and nice. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda g.

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

New Buffalo Fun

We appreciated the walk ability to everything, and the beach was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! Home has everything!! So comfy, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Trauth P.

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

Wonderful stay!!

We loved our stay! The location is amazing, walkable to beach and town. The pool is so convenient in neighborhood, the kids and adults had a blast! The cottage is so cute, we love Whidbey lane! Thank you for the wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Great Weekend!

Great place for a weekend getaway with friends. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and the beach! House is beautiful and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Another great vacation!

This vacation spot is like coming home for us as our family has spent this week together for several years in this beautiful home. It’s the perfect place to reconnect with family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great for girls trip

Loved spending time at the house indoors and outside on the patio - very walkable. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Love New Buffalo....

Beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILMA S.

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

nice house

we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what was presented in pics. Host was gracious and communicated well. Well stocked home. Beautiful. Cozy. Great home for group or family. Would definitely stay again. Thank you so much for making my birthday wishes of hygge come true!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Oh sip!

We are in love w/ this property. Great location, beautiful house, tons of room…could go on and on. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Perfecto!

The big blue house was perfect in every way. It was comfortable, bathroom on every floor, television on every floor outdoor eating area, front porch area, and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate! Well stocked with all necessities (and then some).Plenty of room for couples/families to have their own space and yet chill together (inside or outside). LOVED having different temperature thermostats to accommodate each couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

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

Love New Buffalo

This is our annual family reunion visit to new Buffalo. We have been coming to New Buffalo for 11 years with the majority of them being in the lovely cottage on Whidbey Lane. It’s a great spot for family time together. The pool is steps away and the house is large enough to allow for different age group activities. We are already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Summer getaway

Had a great time with our 4 and 7 year old. Lots to do despite some cooler days. Properly was beautiful and very well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Awesome home! It had everything you could want.

This was an awesome home! It had everything you could want. It was very clean & was exactly as described. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvonne m.

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

The getaway

Had a very nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Like coming home

We have been coming together at this house for several years now and our family feels like it’s home when we come there. Great activities for all ages as well as a great place to gather and renew family ties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Wonderful

It was awesome experience. It looked just like the pictures. It was like being at home with all the amenities. Everyone loved it just perfect for my family we will definitely come back!! Great memories made.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Perfect cottage in the heart of it all

We are a return visitor to this property. The location is perfect --- it is in the center of everything. The decor and the amenities are spot on. It's the perfect place to relax as well as the perfect place to work remotely. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2023