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The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining
Fireplace, ping pong
The Great Escape, nestled just blocks from a private beach and downtown New Buffalo, offers a tranquil retreat. Kayak or fish in the backyard, unwind on the new deck with patio furniture or explore nearby shops and restaurants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 80 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach

** Newly renovated - Brand new deck, patio furniture, & living room furniture**

The Great Escape is set just blocks from your very own private beach and a mile from downtown New Buffalo. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, spike ball, and more right in your backyard or venture into town to check out the shops, restaurants and breweries. This prime location allows you to enjoy the calm view of the river, sink your toes in the sand, and buzz around town for the full New Buffalo experience.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

Property is also known as

668218
Vrbo Property
The Great Escape-- Just Blocks From The Beach New Buffalo

About the area

Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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New Buffalo Township, MI

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Local - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Galien River County Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Townline Beach - 13 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 4 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo City Park and New Buffalo Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Gorgeous stay

We had a wonderful four nights at this property. The house was lovely and clean, very well appointed, and it was close to town and the private beach. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

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

Amazing Property

We had an amazing trip. The house is fully furnished with all types of kitchen utensils, games and beach gear. You can’t beat the private beach. River offers fishing and kayaks. One of the best properties we have stayed at!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason s.

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

Perfect family vacation

House was amazing and in a great location. Private beach access was a short walk and the house had lots of games for the whole family to play. Owners of the house were on top of it and communicated in a timely manner. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre S.

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

Amazing location and view!

Loved the home. It was well stocked with literally EVERYTHING we needed. The river view could not have been more lovely and was a peaceful way to start each morning. You can easily walk in to New Buffalo (15 minute walk) or hop over to the private beach. It was fantastic! We plan to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Just Great in all aspects

We've rented homes all over the world over the last 30 years - this is definitely the cleanest, most well outfitted home we've stayed in. The setting and home are delightful and the owners are top notch (especially Trevor!). The photos of this place do not do it justice. We hope we have an opportunity to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Wonderful Retreat!

I picked this property because of the location (close to the private beach) and access to the little waterway in the backyard. After arriving it exceeded my expectations. The house has so much to offer. Quiet mornings on the deck watching the sun rise with a cup of coffee in hand, 5 minute walk to the private quiet beach, big well equipped kitchen to prepare meals, fire place in large yard for s’mores and a hut tub and kayaks and dock for fishing. Just make sure you have the proper licenses and use the provided life jackets because the police comes by to check! Will are booking again for next year! Awesome communication with property manager!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

TheBigLake

Fabulous sums it up! The house was amazing, just as described, beds very comfortable, well stocked kitchen and the best of games and beach accessories! Having umbrellas, beach chairs, tubes, paddleboard, life jackets, beach towels, a great grill, hot tub and cornhole made the week so fun. The fire pit was great and they supplied firewood! Also, an amazing welcoming sight was the vegetable garden, we had fresh tomatoes daily, such a nice touch for a rental ! My kids couldn’t thank me enough for such a wonderful vacation! I’ve rented many vacation homes and this one goes high on the list!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica O., Plymouth, Indiana

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

Anniversary celebration

The house and outdoor space provided our group, aged 1 through 58, room to spread out and the layout of the kitchen/dining/living room allowed us to gather for meal times. We made plenty use of the outdoor deck and loved that it was secured to keep our little dogs in and let them enjoy the outdoors as well. Cooler nights made the large hot tub a nice extra to have at the property. Beach toys, kayaks and the SUP were also bonuses! The house is tastefully decorated, but it’s clear the host means for the guests to be comfortable with the large overstuffed furniture, the comfy beds and all the extras such as the outdoor grill, ping pong and pool tables. Additionally, the private beach access that’s a short 5 minute walk made our stay extra nice for the kids. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Things You Should Know Before Staying Here

The number one best thing about staying here is the access to the private sandy beach on Lake Michigan. It was beautiful. We also enjoyed sitting on the deck enjoying the view of the river. Some things I wished I would have known before staying are: Window coverings missing on two big door units in master and downstairs bedroom/pool room. Unacceptable that you have no privacy in those rooms. One television in whole house and it is located downstairs in one of the designated sleeping areas. No television upstairs. Hot tub was un-useable for the whole time we stayed. It was not maintained properly before we got there. It stunk and was green. Very old Wolfe range that did not work properly. Set off smoke alarm and CO2 detector every time we used it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jane Z., Carmel Indiana

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

Great location

Our family loved the outdoor space! The blue herons, swans and turtles came by daily. Fire pit, hot tub, close to the beach and great area to walk, bike or kayak.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip M., Madison

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

Great place

The house is in a great location - near the beach and with a great view out the back. Loved the house - clean and lots of amenities. We will book again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022