Escape to Castaway Villas, where warm memories await near New Buffalo Beach. Unwind in the large hot tub or by the beach-entry pool and enjoy a game of foosball or pool table fun. With excellent cell phone service, 1000 MBPS WiFi, and streaming TVs throughout this multi-level home with guest house.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14390 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Castaway Villas: Family Fun in the Sun – Sleeps 14, Pool & Games
Castaway Villas
SLEEPS: 14 BEDROOMS: 6 BATHROOMS: 4.5 *Hot Tub *Heated Swimming Pool -(available Memorial Day through Labor Day) *Near Beach *1 camera facing driveway *FRIDAY TO FRIDAY BOOKINGS ONLY MID-MAY THROUGH MID-SEPTEMBER
Castaway Villas in New Buffalo, Michigan, is a spacious retreat accommodating up to 14 guests across six bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The property comprises a main house and a guest house, both equipped with central air conditioning for comfort. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a heated swimming pool (available from Memorial Day through Labor Day), a year-round hot tub, a pool table, and foosball. The villas are conveniently located just 0.6 miles from Lake Michigan's New Buffalo Beach, offering easy access to waterfront activities. Additional features include a natural gas grill, fire pit, and high-speed internet (1000 MBPS). Please note that pets are not allowed, and parking is available for up to four cars in the driveway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Yes, for both main house and Guest house
Bathrooms: Guest House- Full bathroom with Shower, sink, toilet Main House- Main Floor- Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet Half Bath- toilet and sink Upper Level- Full Bath- Shower, sink, toilet
Beach/Swimming: A short walk to New Buffalo Beach(.6 miles)
Bedroom Configurations: First Floor- Bedroom 1: King and Queen Bedroom 2: Queen Second Floor: Bedroom 3- King Size Bed Loft Area- 4 Twin Beds
Guest House- Bedroom 1- King Size Bed Bedroom 2- Queen Size Bed
Boats: None Provided
Boat Launch: Public boat launch is .8 miles away!
Cable: Not traditional cable but all TV's are capable of streaming!
Cell Phone Service: Excellent service in this area
Coffee Maker: Dual 12 cup/Keurig combo. Coffee and sugar provided
Dock: Not on property, but marina is just down the street!
Drinking Water: City water
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: No
Fire-pit: Yes. Please bring your own firewood
Fishing: Nearby in local Harbor
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Golf: Woodlands Course at Whittaker 5 min (2.9 miles) Grand Beach Golf Course 9 min (4.3 miles)
Grill: Yes
Grocery Store: Barney's 3 min(.4 miles)
Heat: Forced Air Furnace
Internet/WIFI: Yes, 1000 MBPS
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: Room for 4 cars in driveway. There is no street parking in front of home, you will be ticketed.
Pets: No pets allowed at this property
Pool/hot tub- The pool opens around Memorial Day and closes at end of September. This is scheduling and weather dependent. We cannot guarantee the pools past the 22nd or so of September. The hot tubs will remain open all year.
Privacy: Neighborhood
Space: Multi Level home with guest house
Special Features: Large Hot Tub Beach Entry Pool (available Memorial Day through Labor Day) Pool Table Foosball
Seniors: Welcome, there are stairs in the home but bedrooms on main floor
Televisions: Living Room- Large TV capable of streaming Bedrooms- All feature a TV capable of streaming
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent provided
Winter Activities: * Snowmobiling Distance: About 5-10 miles (Berrien County and Southwest Michigan snowmobile trails). * Ice Skating Distance: 10-15 miles (local rinks like Berrien Springs Ice Rink). * Cross-Country Skiing Distance: 15-20 miles (trails in Galien River County Park or Weko Beach). * Sledding Distance: 5-10 miles (local parks like Tight Park or Silver Creek Park). * Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing Distance: 10-15 miles (nearby trails in Warren Dunes State Park or Galien River County Park).
Wood: Not provided
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,200 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 - 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
Pets not 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
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
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
About the area
Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Downtown New Buffalo, a neighbourhood in New Buffalo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our New Buffalo travel guide
Is Castaway Villas: Family Fun in the Sun – Sleeps 14, Pool & Games pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Castaway Villas: Family Fun in the Sun – Sleeps 14, Pool & Games?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Castaway Villas: Family Fun in the Sun – Sleeps 14, Pool & Games?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Castaway Villas: Family Fun in the Sun – Sleeps 14, Pool & Games?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Castaway Villas: Family Fun in the Sun – Sleeps 14, Pool & Games located?
This family-friendly New Buffalo holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. Merganser Point and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 10 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 5 minutes by foot.
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Castaway Villas: Family Fun in the Sun – Sleeps 14, Pool & Games Reviews
Reviews
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It was a perfect stay for a long weekend birthday celebration. Plenty of room for our large groupof couples, walking distance to amazing shops and restaurants. Would definitely return and recommend to anyone!
This home is beautiful and very roomy for a large group. Great location and only a couple blocks from the main drag near many restaurants and shops and not far from the beach. It was a little chilly during our stay so we didn't get to use the outdoor area, but it was also a wonderful space.
Place was really nice, and location great. We could walk to everything. Check in so easy. We could not find the remote to the TV and therefore could not use it but manager was quick to try to correct the situation and dropped off a new one within an hour. When we were looking for the remote, noticed underneath the couch was filthy but everything else very clean. Highly recommend this place.
Great place for multiple families!!! Pool and hot tub were awesome and a whole guest house?!? We loved it and loved the proximity to the beach and town. Thank you!!
House was perfect for 9 adults. Plenty of space and bedrooms. Location was fantastic. Very quiet neighborhood. Close to the places we wanted to go to. Easy walking distance to excellent restaurants and bars.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
This was a large home, adequate for 12 ~14. House was very clean, well furnished and tastefully decorated. Great back yard with large pool and hot tub. Excellent location with proximity to beach and restaurants. Very peaceful area. Host was highly responsive. Our family very much enjoyed the stay.
Large house with coach house and in ground pool. Ideal fit our large family and young grandchildren. Short walk to everything. Host very responsive when we experienced a few minor issues after check in.
we enjoyed a week here with extended family - three generations. The space was very functional and even exceeded my expectations based on the listing. The location could not be better in New Buffalo - close to the beach and close to the main street and restaurants - we walked everywhere easily. The pool and grounds are great for a big family and for celebrations. Management was very responsive and nice, quickly resolved any minor issues we encountered.
One of the best beach houses we stayed at. Everyone enjoyed it and already said they want to go back. Beautiful and fun home located near downtown and the beach.
Highly recommend.
Overall the stay was good with a well laid out house and excellent pool. There are two problems. The door from the living room to the backyard does not lock. There is evidence of black mold in the primary bedroom, the one above the dining are. Revommend testing the entire house for mold.
Overall great stay at Castaway Villas. Some features exceeded my expectations. The pool is amazing; the one picture they have in the listing does not do the outside area justice. The location is wonderful, 5 minute walk to the main strip and just a block away from Oinks. The living room and dining room were very spacious and comfortable to gather with large groups. The guest house has a full kitchen and sitting area which was a very nice surprise. Freshwater staff were very responsive and helped us with the issues we had during our stay.I can't give 5 stars due to the bedroom situation. This is an old home with a bad rehab job. The loft area that has 4 twin beds is unlivable, and this should not be advertised as a room where anyone can sleep in the summer or winter. The room is clearly not insulated, and even with an air conditioner unit and fan running the entire week, it was well over 90 degrees up there the whole time. The king bed in the guest house is also very broken. I reached out to the rental staff concerned the bed was going to literally crash onto the floor, and they said they had never had anyone complain about it before...the maintenance man who came to fix it said otherwise and that it would keep breaking if they don't replace it. So with 10 beds advertised in the house, we had 5 that were usable during our stay. We ended up leaving a day early due to lack of sleep. Still had a great time, they just need to spend some money to fix the major issues.
Erin D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Brittany F.
2 Apr 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Construction surprises
This house is going through construction and we were completely unaware. There was nails and screws all throughout the pea gravel in the backyard. We found a few the first night we were there and brushed it off. Third day we spent a ton of time in the backyard and noticed sooo many nails and screws. I’m talking at least 30! Me and a few members of my family spent 2 hours of our time searching over the pea gravel to pick up all the nails and screws from the new addition that was being built. We had 6 small kids and thank god none of them managed to step on a nail. We also looked through some of the turf and found a few of the hooks that keep the turf down and they were sticking right out. Those hooks are at least 9inches long. Property management company was easy to get ahold of and said they weren’t aware of any construction. Other things to be aware of is the king bed in the guest house does not have a box spring and you can feel every bar in your back while laying on it. We found a dirty bowl and pan in the kitchen. The bowl still had Chex mix in it. I would say I definitely won’t be returning to this house.