Heart of New Buffalo.You'll find Lake Michigan and New Buffalo City Hall within a 15-minute walk of this New Buffalo vacation home. New Buffalo Public Library and New Buffalo Township Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).
New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Local - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
New Buffalo Public Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 13 min walk
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 9 min drive
Four Winds Sports Bar - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
Copper Rock Steakhouse - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown
POOL WILL BE OPEN BY MAY 22, 2026!
Welcome to Harborside Haven! Nestled in the heart of New Buffalo, Michigan, this beautifully designed vacation home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for an unforgettable stay. Located within walking distance to the marina, New Buffalo public beach, and Oinks Ice Cream Parlor, this property has something to offer all ages and interests.
With 5 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms, this property comfortably accommodates families and groups with ample space for everyone to relax and unwind.
The main floor of the home features 3 bedrooms with king beds and flat screen TVs as well as a full bathroom. Love to cook? The kitchen overlooks dining and living spaces and features an amazing 8 burner gas stove with double ovens.
Just off the kitchen and dining spaces is a large den with a fireplace, TV, and tons of cozy seating perfect for movies, books, naps, or board games! Between the den and screen porch is a daybed and office nook, in case you need to get a little work done on vacation.
Looking to spend some time outside? The large yard and inviting 3-season porch offer the perfect setting for morning coffee, afternoon reads, or evening cocktails. Step outside to enjoy the pool and firepit area, perfect for splashing all afternoon or toasting up some S’mores under the stars.
Head downstairs for a stocked game room with a pool table, shuffleboard, darts, and a Pac Man arcade game! This home has been recently renovated and the basement features two new bedrooms including a bunk room that sleeps four as well as a bedroom with a new queen bed.
For a walkthrough video of this home as well as more videos of local beaches, vacation homes, and other local attractions, check out the Third Coast Vacations Youtube Channel. If the link doesn't work, just search Youtube for Third Coast Vacations.
Once you’ve booked a home we will provide you with discount codes for the following:
Weekends Harbor Country, offering beach gear, maui mats / lilly pads, Stand up paddle boards, corn hold sets, board game boxes, coolers, baby items… and more believe it or not.
Want a charcuterie board awaiting your arrival? How about a S’mores board for the campfire? Don't want to make or go out for breakfast? Bougie Boards is a partner company that can help you with all these and more with free delivery to your vacation rental.
Discounts offers will be sent after your reservation is confirmed. Pool availability The pool is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend at least.
No Pets We can't allow pets, no exceptions can be made either.
How close is the house to downtown? The house is exactly 5/10 of a mile from the main intersection in downtown and 1 mile to the public beach.
How is the neighborhood? The homes in the area are a mix of full time residents and second homes. There is an ordinance within the city for quiet hours of 10:00 PM EST to 7:00 AM
Do we have access to the garage? The owners do have personal belongings in the garage and it is locked off.
Coffee Maker Keurig style
Televisions There are 8 TVs in the house, including ones with Roku and Amazon
Grilling and Chilling There is a propane grill and a wood burning fire pit
Beach Items Available Chairs, wagon, umbrella, toys, beach towels
Washer and Dryer Located in the basement laundry room
Games Galore! Golden Tee, Pac-man, pool table, ping pong table, dartboard, board games
Pool availability The pool is open from May 23rd through Labor Day weekend
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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
General
Unit size: 2,865 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown to the airport?
This vacation home is 32.9 mi (40-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown to the beach?
This vacation home is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from New Buffalo Public Beach and 4.1 mi (7-min drive) from Michiana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (11-min drive) and Blue Chip Casino (13-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown to downtown New Buffalo?
This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from New Buffalo.
Private pool, game room, fire pit, near downtown Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Lovely home with everything you need for a stay at the lake. Enjoyed the pool and that we were walking distance to the main street. Would absolutely stay here again.
This home was in a great location, very walkable to downtown and to the beach. plenty of room and lots of different spaces to congregate. Awesome kitchen, rec room, TV room, dining room etc. Beautiful outdoor seating spaces and heated pool. Everything worked well! We had five cars so those easily fit as well!
We only stayed for a few days but they were very attentive to us when we stayed at the property. The house is comfortable and it was nice with a private pool out back.
This house was perfect for our group of 8 adults. The house had many opportunities for additional sleeping. In addition to the 4 bedrooms, there was a bunk room and a day bed. The downstairs game room and the beautiful pool was perfect.
We take an annual girls weekend and we choose this home for 10 women to stay. Location was GREAT! Quiet neighborhood and we walked 10 minutes to the downtown shopping and restaurants. Communication with the property manager was fine. The things I would point out that were NOT satisfactory:1. 3 chirping smoke detectors going off when we entered - we replaced them ourselves2.several burnt out lights that did not get replaced during our stay3. FREEZING basement with only 1 heat vent to the basement bedrooms - we had to reach out and ask for space heaters (this house is NOT set up for winter visitors with more than 5 guests)4. Leaking toilet with leaking pipe in basement - we ended up shutting the water off to the toilet and not using the main toilet on the first floor5. Basement bathroom: don’t lock the door - you won’t get out! We had to find a screwdriver to get our guest out! 6. Only enough hot water for 3 quick showers - otherwise plan on an ice cold shower - not enough hot water.
Sue R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Katherine F.
Jan 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
NICE BUT LACK OF HOTWATER
My stay would have been a great experience as I was celebrating my 50th Birthday, however what my family and friends experience was far from that. The home was very nice and to our satisfaction however the lack of hot water in the middle of the winter time was definetely not. My guest and I were forced to take cold showers 3 days in a row. The host was contacted several times and never resolved the issue. I waited hours for a response to only reach back out to have the host say someone was on their way to fix the hot water and they never showed. The host was contacted the next day and informed us someone was on their way again. This time a random man(not a professional) came and looked for 2 minutes and informed us he would let the host know and they both assured myself and my guest someone professional was on the way. In the mean time myself and my guest had to boil several pots of water to wash our bodies. The host never called back and even after our trip was finally over and I reached out again for some type of explanation, apology and definitely some type of refund however its been over 48 hours and still no response.