Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car
New Buffalo, Perry County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car Enjoy your the Gecko CottageFive minutes walk to the bridge over the Galien River and you're at our lovely Lake Michigan beach. Restaurants, Shopping. Relax at the private pool and comfortable lounging furniture for exclusive use by Merchant Street Cottage residents and guests.You’ll love the comfort and beauty of a...
Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car Enjoy your the Gecko CottageFive minutes walk to the bridge over the Galien River and you're at our lovely Lake Michigan beach. Restaurants, Shopping. Relax at the private pool and comfortable lounging furniture for exclusive use by Merchant Street Cottage residents and guests.You’ll love the comfort and beauty of a newer home: including high ceilings, lots of sunlight from windows and skylights, modern kitchen and bathrooms, spacious front and back porch, fireplace. Added bonus loft for children's play area. Well stocked kitchen. Linens, towels, and cooking needs are provided.The Gecko House - 4BR, Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Restaurants, Shopping, Groceries, Library. Ditch the car.The SpaceCozy, clean, comfortable. Close to town, shopping & beach.Interaction with GuestsYou'll have full private access to the cottage, but your hosts are a call or text away to help with suggestions as needed.The NeighborhoodLots to explore, uPick Bluberries, Canoeing, Local Artists. Walk for miles on the sandy beach. Bike and walking paths/Step out the back door to the exclusive pool.Just a block away is the new library with both an entire floor dedicated to a kid comfy zone, and perfect spaces for remote computing.Enjoy afternoon coffee with a book on the cottage front porch or back patio.Getting AroundTake Amtrak from Chicago or from Ann Arbor/Detroit and walk five minutes to your cottage. Wow! Free parking in front or back. Once you arrive, put away the car keys and walk to the beach, upscale grocery, shopping and a brand new library.There is additional hourly commuting access to Chicago on the Shoreline Train from Michigan City ( 8 miles away)Other Things to NoteKids and teenagers love the loft. Great Wineries tasting and tours. We love Lemon Creek!Casino fun on rainy days. There is a fun, well supervised, area at the casino where they will watch, feed and entertain the kids for a reasonable charge. The buffet and restaurant are great also. *Please remove shoes before entering the cottage and leave them on the front or back porch, or inside the door.**Notify us immediately if you have any concerns during your stay. We're here for you.**Note that we are a pet-free property. **You must notify us in advance if there will be more than the reserved number of guestsOther:The pool will open in the spring as soon as weather permits in the spring and stay open in the fall as long as weather permits. The pool is private and shared only by our association of 23 homes. Love the beach. It's 5 minute walk to the bridge. Once over the bridge you're at the beach parking. Very nice and convenient. I swim every day when we're here.The cottage is cleaned and freshly painted for the season and there are many large and small improvements.BBQ & firepit.Family FunLower level rec room with the professional ping pong table, and Streaming/YoutubeTV on the big screen TV. Couch rocking chair & huge comfy beanbag that can unzip into comfy queen futon. (please zip back into bean bag before leaving).*Gather mornings and evenings in the front porch. *Lounge on the back porch or canopy swing. *Well equipped kitchen open to livingroom - dining room table and comfortable. A great place for gathering and games. *Bar-B-Q on the Weber grill, or toast marshmallows on the petite grill.*Use any of the beach toys, chairs, umbrella, sunshades that you'll find in the garage. There's even a 1-person kayak.*Feel free to use the bikes at your own risk, but please bring your own helmets.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Internet
- Computer monitor
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Kayak / canoe
- Water sports gear
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
- EV car charger
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fenced pool
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Beach
- Lake
- Ski in/ski out
- Golf course view
- Golf course front
- City centre
- Village
- Rural
- Resort
- Water view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Water parks
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Water tubing
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Health/beauty spa
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Water view
- Pool
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 30
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- A “Homeowner” and “Guest” AGREEMENT will be sent following booking acceptance. Your affirmative acceptance in the reply will be required. : A “Homeowner” and “Guest” AGREEMENT will be sent following booking acceptance. Your affirmative acceptance in the reply will be required.
Important Information
- 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
- Note from host: No parties or extra guests. Inquire in advance.
- 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
- Property Registration Number CR19-0036
About the area
New Buffalo
Located in New Buffalo, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Local 5 min walk
- New Buffalo Public Beach 13 min walk
- New Buffalo Railroad Museum 14 min walk
- Whittaker Woods Golf Course 6 min drive
- Four Winds Casino New Buffalo 11 min drive
Getting around
- New Buffalo Station 7 min walk
- South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) 44 min drive
Restaurants
- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino 9 min drive
- McDonald's 3 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino 11 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar 9 min drive
- The Stray Dog Bar & Grill 9 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car located?
Located in the city centre, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in New Buffalo is within 1 mile (2 km) of Local and Lake Michigan, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. New Buffalo Railroad Museum and New Buffalo Public Beach are also within 15 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 7 minutes by foot.