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Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat

Cottage near Lake Michigan in New Buffalo

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Beach nearby
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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About the area

New Buffalo

Heart of New Buffalo.Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Local and New Buffalo Township Public Library. New Buffalo Public Library and Ghost Isle Brewery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Local - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • New Buffalo Public Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 17 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 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.

Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat

This modern 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is located in one of New Buffalo’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Guests enjoy access to a communal pool, outdoor theater, and clubhouse. The home also features a private 6-person hot tub, open year-round. Just a short walk away, you'll find a playground, tennis courts, and a skate park. Explore downtown New Buffalo’s great restaurants, ice cream shops, charming stores, and the beautiful Lake Michigan beach—all within easy reach. No need to drive—everything is close by!

Property is equipped with a home generator in case of power outages.

We kindly request that guests refrain from hosting large parties or family gatherings out of respect for the neighboring homeowners, many of whom reside here year-round. By fostering a sense of harmony and consideration, we can ensure that everyone enjoys a peaceful and rejuvenating stay.

Bring food, drinks, personal items, and the good times.

During Peak Season( June June-Labor Day) Sat.-Sat. Rentals Only

This property is well-maintained and equipped for the comfort and convenience of our guests. Our vacation rentals include well-equipped kitchens, living, and dining areas. Linens and towels are provided. Homes have washers and dryers, dishwashers, central heat, and air conditioning, cable/satellite television, DVD players, high-speed Internet service, and outdoor gas or charcoal grills.

We ask that renters bring condiments, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, extra toilet paper, and convenience items like plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and zip-lock bags. We do not supply firewood for homes that have wood-fueled amenities like a fire pit or a wood-burning fireplace. We do not resupply anything during the stay. We provide two rolls of toilet paper for each bathroom, 2 rolls of paper towels, 4 garbage bags, and hand soap in each bathroom -- so plan according to your needs.

Minimum Age Limit for Renters: The guest signing the rental agreement/contract must be 30 years of age or older (ID at check-in required) and must be responsible for the group during the entire time of the stay.

Maximum occupancy restrictions: The number of guests at any WAYA-managed property can not exceed the maximum occupancy number (or sleeps number). This includes invited guests, friends, or additional family members. Events, parties, or family gatherings are not permitted without express written permission prior to booking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Rules

Check-in Time: 4:00PM (MI Time)
Check-out: 10:00AM (MI Time)
Parties/events not allowed. Non-smoking only.

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 deadbolt lock
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 deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Second Chance Retreat Pool Hot Tub Fire Pit Walk to Town Beach
55457

Frequently asked questions

How close is Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat to the airport?

This cottage is 32.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat to the beach?

This cottage is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from New Buffalo Public Beach and 3.6 mi (7-min drive) from Townline Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (12-min drive) and Blue Chip Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat to downtown New Buffalo?

This cottage is 0.6 mi away from New Buffalo.

Walk to Beach & Downtown – Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit | Second Chance Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJ R.

This place was cute and cozy! Loved it!

We loved staying here for a weekend getaway in November. Close to everything (walking distance to Redmak's!) and the house has every amenity we could need. Thank you for opening your home to us, we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Great trip

The house had great amenities and was close to town. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Memories made!

Amazing stay….. we hope to repeat this vacation soon!! Very clean very convenient. Very comfortable for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Wonderful home

Everything you want in a vacation home. Very well appointed and since we cooked most of our meals in, the kitchen had everything we could have asked for. The pool and spa were very nice too. Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth B.

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

Family beach trip

What a wonderful and thoughtful house. Best VRBO we have stayed in. Everything was very clear and easy. Close to many beaches and to pool is lovely. Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

Amazing!

We could not have been happier with our stay. Check in was easy, the house was beyond comfortable and stocked with everything you need. The location was perfect. It was perfect for our girls weekend away and I am now looking forward to bringing my family and staying. The owner even took the time to leave a bottle of sangria and a hand written card welcoming us, loved everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda V.

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

Great place!

Everything listed was exactly what I read. Pictures match actual rooms. House is fully stocked. Seriously best VRBO experience I’ve had. Not much needed to bring!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Amazing!

The rental was just what we needed for a much needed break. The house had everything we could have needed and was decorated beautifully. The hot tub and the pool were perfect and the kids had a blast! We would definitely stay here again. Had no trouble or issues. Loved our week and wishing we were still there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

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

Great Stay in New Buffalo!

What a wonderful home - with beautiful amenities and very comfortable features. Really appreciated the details of the house and the level of cleanliness and thought given by the owner. Both adults and kids enjoyed our stay. Loved the hot tub and yard. Short walk to pool and clubhouse which are nestled in the woods. Highly recommend this property which is about a 10 min walk to town. Weko Beach was delightful! A wonderful 3 day stay for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Second Chance Retreat

Beautiful home, decorated for the holiday! My family enjoyed the fireplace and being together relaxing and enjoying our time together watching movies, playing games and being in the hot tub. They all want to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen P.

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

Beautiful!

We were impressed as soon as we walked through the door! Location was great and the space was perfect for us. Large kitchen, beautiful screened porch and vaulted ceiling in the living room. I loved the little touches like the twinkle lights on timers and battery operated candles on the mantal. They us feel welcomed and at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Just what we needed!

Debbie: this house is everything we expected and more! We were looking to get away from the every day hustle and bustle and get some peace and quiet and we did! The attention to every detail was amazing. Everything was so clean and close to the little downtown area. We will MOST DEFINITELY be renting again and bringing our kids next time! Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyne M.

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

Labor Day Weekend Fun

We loved staying at this home. It was the perfect location for our 2 year old - right by a park and the High School where he liked to explore the track and pavilion and down the street from a very family friendly burger place! It was a 3 minute drive to downtown and the beaches, which were amazing. The pool was warm and we mainly had it to ourselves during the week! The home was well appointed and the perfect size for our family. Clean and had all the amenities we needed! Since we have a small child, it was great to have a home all on one floor. My husband and I also enjoyed the hot tub. Great stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate V.

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

Managed by Other Rental Company

I was very confused after booking this place because once you book it, all communication and payment is managed by a rental company. It worked out fine and communication was good, but kind of misleading to be posted on VRBO. I was nervous to process a payment outside of VRBO if that's where I booked it. Everything was very clean and the perfect getaway, just a heads up in case anyone else has never had this happen before.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Amazing summer rental with kids

This house was perfect for a family trip with our kids (3.5 & 1 year old.) The house is a great size (all on one floor, which was helpful with kids.) I was amazed to see how clean the house was and well stocked with first aid kits, a full kitchen of appliances, and office supplies as well! The pool is RIGHT near the house, which was great and so convenient. It's a heated pool and you walk about 2 mins behind the house and can find it. It was cleaned daily and now crowded. We hit the pool daily and our kids loved it. The house is also right near some HS fields and a playground, so there's lots of room to wander and take long walks. So conveniently located. The owner clearly takes a lot of pride in her house. There's tons of wall hangings and decor for the "Americana" theme which my daughters also loved & the furniture is all wood and provides a fun vacation ambiance as well. If I had to say anything sub-par it's that the beds are VERY soft, so my husband had a bit of trouble sleeping. But honestly it was such a great house and we were so happy with it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Amazing place to stay with your family

We stayed here with my daughters (2 & 4) and my parents and husband. House is so clean and well appointed (legit it has everything you could need!) The girls love the bunk beds and all the wooden furniture and cute decor. Pool is incredible and just steps away. A true gem in New Buffalo! We have stayed there now two years running!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely stay!

Sparkling clean, perfectly appointed home. Pool, hot tub and outdoor shower were great. Close to town and beaches. Kitchen knives were actually sharp! I’ve never stayed in a better kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Beautiful Property

Two couples rented. It was perfect for four. We had comparable bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Perfect!

We had a lovely weekend stay! The home was adorable, clean and well stocked. All the girls in our group raved about it and would love to stay here again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Perfect getaway

We enjoyed our time at Debbie’s place. It was clean and she thought through everything detail to make our stay easy and enjoyable. Everything was very clean. We loved the location -close to everything with a playground across the street for the kids. Super happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy T.

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

Great place

This place was super clean, updated, and lived up to the pictures. Communication with the management company was easy/fast as well. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely beautiful!

A short weekend trip for me, my wife my brother and his wife. This home is absolutely beautiful, anything you could want is available. We had a great time, wish we were there for a longer time. We would all love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Cozy retreat.

Super clean and cozy. We had plans to go explore and we didnt want to leave the house! Great relaxing getaway. Perfect for a girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Excellent stay!

Very clean and beautifully decorated and maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Great house for a family getaway.

Our 2 families has a great time. The house was beautifully decorated and appointed with everything you could need. Great use of space so everyone could spread out and enjoy their time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020