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TALLGRASS COTTAGE: Private Setting - Close to Town and Beach

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Interior
Beach nearby
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Local
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

New Buffalo

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in New Buffalo, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo. .This cottage is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Blue Chip Casino.

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 10 min walk
  • Local - 3 min drive
  • Galien River County Park - 5 min drive
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 6 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬3 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.

TALLGRASS COTTAGE: Private Setting - Close to Town and Beach

(Sun.-Sun. Rentals ONLY Memorial Day thru Labor Day)

Tucked away in the wooded Walden cottage enclave sits Tallgrass Cottage, a healing sanctuary for you and your family for a week or weekend. Surrounded by nature, but within walking distance of the quaint downtown of New Buffalo, and less than a mile from the New Buffalo beach, Tallgrass is a short 70 miles from Chicago. Once here, you'll immediately notice how the sweet, fragrant air will begin to relax you. Stepping inside Tallgrass, you'll be struck by the openness and abundance of natural Michigan light streaming in from all sides, including the multiple skylights. You won't come for the granite countertops, stainless sinks and appliances, nuanced lighting or vaulted ceilings in the great room, but each will make your stay more comfortable and distraction-free as you use our home as a base for your daily excursions around southwest Michigan.

Wine tastings at the multiple nearby wineries, seasonal festivals, world-class antiquing, kayaking, fishing, golf on challenging and pristine courses, and cycling are just some of the activities you and your family or friends can enjoy during your visit. At night, kick back on the open deck, or read that novel you've been meaning to get to on the screened-in porch. Plan a dinner at one of the nearby, one-of-a-kind restaurants, or grill out under the brightest stars you never get to see in the city. With three bedrooms, three full baths, and an activity loft for you and the kids, Tallgrass accommodates four to six people comfortably. Don't wait. Reserve your vacation time with us today. If you do, we promise you'll want to come back to see us again and again.

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, 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cottage features a stereo, sailing nearby, and water skiing nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ron Morales(owner of Waya Rentals) or Maria

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grills
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 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
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

Tallgrass Private Setting Town
55460

TALLGRASS COTTAGE: Private Setting - Close to Town and Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Late Summer
We really enjoyed our 4 nights at this cottage! Super close to town and a cute neighborhood with other nice homes immediately surrounding. Recommend fewer check-out "pre-clean" requirements (stripping beds, loading the wash, etc.). Also, there are a LOT of toys and board games here so with 3 kids 8 and under, there was a lot of pickup and organizing of all of these new-to-them toys throughout the days and evenings. Overall, great place and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in New Buffalo, MI!
Great vacation cottage for my family of 5. Very clean and spacious. Great location - close to New Buffalo restaurants, shopping and the beach. The cottage has all the amenities. My kids enjoyed the upstairs play room and all the board games. My favorite was the enclosed porch. My only recommendation would be for new beds. The queen bed in the master bedroom was not comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Girls Trip
The home was fantastic. Well cared for and definitely a place I’d stay at again! It did not disappoint! Easy access to downtown where’s there was plenty to see and do and wonderful places to eat at. Perfect vacation for my my daughters and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
This house was exactly what we'd hope it would be! Extremely clean and well maintained. It was perfect for a family weekend away. The screened in porch is so awesome and we spent lots of time out there. Comfy beds, nice bathrooms - would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will do again
Beautiful home with great location. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Time - Beachdays!
There was 6 of us. My husband and myself, my two adults sons in their 20's and their girlfriends. We had such a wonderful time. We just love New Buffalo, the beach the town. We are definitely planning on booking for a full week next summer. Beautiful house. ** One thing I did want to mention the bath/shower in the master bedroom was not draining well. Thank you for everything!! Diane Petras
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Very nice home. Clean, roomy and with a lot of amenities. Great location. Easy access to Downtown, beach, groceries, etc. and short drive to Warren Dunes and neighboring communities along the Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great property, location, and overall experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!!
The place was amazing. Very cute and smelled so clean, and was. The cottage was such a short drive from downtown. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a relaxing place to come back to afyer a hard day of playing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tamera R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Vac from Ohio
Enjoyed the beautiful Lake Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tall grass cottage
We stayed at tallgrass cottage last year. And well the accommodation suit us very well, very clean well-appointed, there are still no dressers to put clothes in. I had mentioned it in my review last year so basically you're living at a suitcase for a week. That's really my only issue because it is very well located to beaches shops and other attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Darling Home
Clean, comfortable and close to New Buffalo beach and town. Our 3 teenage girls enjoyed the loft with 3 beds, sofa, TV, and their own bathroom. A darling place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Buffalo retreat
Great location close to town and casino. Home was clean and ready for us. Thank you Texas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beachy getaway
Clean, comfortable, plenty of space inside/out. Nice deck & screened in porch. Excellent assortment of spices for cooking & chairs/umbrella for beach. Beds were not comfortable so that would prevent us from re-booking. Otherwise, geat experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
Would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking for a nice house, slightly secluded/quiet neighborhood but still just a short 4 minute drive to the beach and downtown (It is walkable to DT, however half a mile of the walk doesn’t have sidewalk so might be dangerous at night) The property worked great for my family with 2 kids under 3. The property overall was clean however it is probably due for a deeper clean, fixtures and fans had a lot of dust and found some old garbage (wrappers, retainer case) nothing terrible just felt it could get a bit of a overall clean beyond visible areas. However I would not let this be a negative, overall the pictures don’t do this place justice, outside deck was fantastic to hang in the late afternoon, with a fire pit for the evenings, and the screened in porch was a great place for cards and board games at night. I’d for sure stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Get-A-Way
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
House was clean and really nice. Great location-super close to downtown New Buffalo. Great for family/friend get-togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teri Z., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in New Buffalo
Our daughter and her son and husband live in chicago and frequent New Buffalo a lot and love it. It was my first visit there and it did not disappoint. The home is beautiful and so modern and clean. Just a great vibe and the porch and outdoor living space made it perfect. We loved our visit and plan on coming back to this property with friends!!!

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay
We would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chicago get away
This property exceeded our expectations! The photos were lovely but the home was more spacious than it appeared in photos. The outdoor spaces ,including the screened in porch, were terrific for our group of 6. We took advantage of it all, grilling on the porch and making s'mores around the fire pit. The home was in a lovely area. We would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great family vacation
Easy and well stocked for cooking and kids
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal getaway
Ideal getaway, loved the quiet location, close to everything. House is beautifully decorated and has everything we needed for a fun family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven K., East Brunswick, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get-Away
Overall we found the home lovely and made for a relaxing stay. The house was close enough but far enough from downtown which allowed us to be in a quiet neighborhood but easily able to get to the "action" rather quickly. Two caveats: The bathtub in the master bathroom drained very slowly. The left hand side door of the refrigerator did not always close correctly. At times needed to reclose for it to shut.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, relaxing environment
The rental process was simple and easy. The location and property were very nice. We especially enjoyed the fireplace. There was no cable or internet as indicated by the listing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time but it would have been nice to have internet access. (We did connect to the wifi but internet did not work) Overall, I would definitely recommend this location.

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very fun
Very nice