10/10 Excellent
Marion K.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly summer vacation
Marion K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
CHALONNA RETREAT - HARBOR DUNES: Quiet wooded area with communal pool.
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms167 sq m
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
New Buffalo, MI
- Local3 min drive
- Promeny Olive & Wine19 min walk
- New Buffalo Station3 min drive
- South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)42 min drive
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The price is AU$168
AU$168
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
About the area
New Buffalo
Located in New Buffalo, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo. .This cottage is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Turtle Creek Preserve.
What's nearby
- Local - 3 min drive
- New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 3 min drive
- New Buffalo Public Beach - 4 min drive
- Michiana Beach - 6 min drive
- Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive
Getting around
- New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
- South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
- The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Four Winds Sports Bar - 11 min drive
- Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 13 min drive
- The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 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.
CHALONNA RETREAT - HARBOR DUNES: Quiet wooded area with communal pool.
(Memorial Day Thru Labor Day Fri.-Fri. Rentals ONLY)
Modern cottage on a wooded lot in a small private community just over a mile from downtown New Buffalo, Michigan with three bedrooms, two baths, and a wrap-around country porch that's partially screened-in. There are two bedrooms on the main floor that share a full bath. The second room on the main floor has a queen bed and its own entrance or exit to the back porch. The master bedroom on the second floor has an outside balcony and a bath with a tub and shower. The roads that wind through the trees and the natural surroundings of the area are great for short walks or bike rides. Guests have access to the Harbor Dunes Association swimming pool.
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.
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, a dishwasher, central heat and air conditioning, cable/satellite television, DVD players, and high-speed Internet service.
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 resupply anything during the stay. We provide two rolls of toilet paper in 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.
Modern cottage on a wooded lot in a small private community just over a mile from downtown New Buffalo, Michigan with three bedrooms, two baths, and a wrap-around country porch that's partially screened-in. There are two bedrooms on the main floor that share a full bath. The second room on the main floor has a queen bed and its own entrance or exit to the back porch. The master bedroom on the second floor has an outside balcony and a bath with a tub and shower. The roads that wind through the trees and the natural surroundings of the area are great for short walks or bike rides. Guests have access to the Harbor Dunes Association swimming pool.
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.
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, a dishwasher, central heat and air conditioning, cable/satellite television, DVD players, and high-speed Internet service.
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 resupply anything during the stay. We provide two rolls of toilet paper in 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a sofa bed.
Property manager
Waya Rentals
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Shared/communal pool
Internet
- WiFi available
Parking and transport
- Car required
Food and drink
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
72527
CHALONNA RETREAT - HARBOR DUNES: Quiet wooded area with communal pool. Reviews
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9.2
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christine S.
7 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July
This was a very comfortable cottage. It had everything you could possibly need. I loved how it was decorated, we all loved the screened in porch!
Christine S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas G.
10 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo Gem
Great property, very clean and spacious for a two family weekend getaway.
Nicholas G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Rita W., St Charles, IL
27 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A House with Benefits and Drawbacks
Our extended family of 6 (my husband and I, our daughter and son-in-law, and our 5- and 7-year old grandchildren) just spent a week at the Chalonna Retreat in the Harbor Dunes subdivision of New Buffalo, Michigan. What attracted us to the house in the first place was free access to the Harbor Dunes community pool just a short walk away on our quiet shady street. The children loved swimming in the pool and had no problem social distancing since only a couple of other residents were using it most afternoons. The house had no yard where they could play, but they enjoyed watching for deer and passing trains on the wrap-around porch.
The staff at the WAYA Rentals office were quick to answer questions before our visit and also to deal with two maintenance problems soon after we arrived. A plumber came a couple of hours after we reported that our downstairs toilet wasn’t filling up, and WAYA’s maintenance guy came right away to change an overhead light bulb that had burnt out in the children’s bedroom.
The location of the house is somewhat problematic. Though in a wooded area, it borders on busy highway US12 and a parallel train line. Heavy traffic noise woke us early each morning and lasted until the evening, interspersed with frequent loud train whistles. The house has a nice screened-in porch, but sitting there with the traffic noise was unpleasant.
The house was clean with a well-furnished kitchen. However, since all the cabinets were filled with dishes, glasses, pans and bowls, there was almost no space to store all the groceries we brought for the week; we had to leave our supplies on the kitchen island, making the space unusable for food preparation and eating. With only a very small round dining table and four chairs inside the house, the six of us could not sit down together to eat a meal when it was too cool for the porch, which was the case most mornings and several evenings during our unseasonably cool week. Only three people could sit on the overstuffed sectional sofa in the small living room, and none of us found it comfortable anyway.
Another inconvenience was the locked closet in the master bedroom, leaving my daughter and her husband nowhere to hang their clothes. Our son-in-law found the mattress so firm, he had to sleep on the couch to avoid back pain.
Overall, the house seemed somewhat small for the six of us and was more expensive than it should have been, but we adapted and enjoyed our time there despite its drawbacks.
Rita W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Thomas Q.
19 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully decorated, immaculate , comfortable beds, . We hope to rent again!
From communicating with management (Ron), to arriving to the destination , It could’ve gone any smoother. The pics don’t do this home justice, it is absolutely beautiful , from the beautiful artwork everywhere, window treatments, bedding, screened in porch, fully stocked kitchen, it was just like home . We never even turn the TV on ! It is such a relaxing retreat, near beaches, shopping, restaurants.
Beautifully located, we really enjoyed the heated private community pool. Can’t say enough wonderful things about this property and the accommodating management company. Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful home with us.