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Relax on the deck with a sofa and rocking chairs, surrounded by large windows offering views of the trees.
Relax on the inviting porch with a cushioned bench, chair, and wooden rocking chairs.
Enjoy a serene beach experience with gentle waves lapping against the shore.
Cozy living space with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating area, and dining table.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy a safe swim.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
New Buffalo, Michigan
  • Local
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

New Buffalo

At this cottage you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from New Buffalo City Hall. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a balcony and a sofa bed are also available.

What's nearby

  • Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Local - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Michiana Beach - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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.

Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes

⚠ 4 night min. June 27th-Aug. 15th

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.

Property manager

Waya Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 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 - 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

  • No pets 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
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 deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

72527

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?

The closest beach to Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes is New Buffalo Public Beach (2.8 km).

Does Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and a communal pool.

Does Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?

No, Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cottage in quiet wooded setting w/communal pool | Chalonna Retreat Harbor Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great little stay! Just a few short days, but just what we needed to regroup as a family before the craziness of school starts again. We adore Michigan and everything it has to offer! This adorable little cottage set the scene so perfectly! It's tucked back in the woods with the most gorgeous screened in porch. We were enjoying the outdoors for the majority of our trip, but when a big storm forced us inside, it was a dream to be able to lounge in the porch and listen to the rain and thunder while we all ready or played games. Would absolutely stay here again! If a very comfortable bed is a necessity for you - you may want to bring your own pillows as these were not the greatest. Also if we had too much sun we would have liked to come home and maybe all watch a movie together - but the TV is suuuuper tiny and there wasn't really room for the 5 of us to comfortably gather around in the living room - so that didn't end up happening. Not a deal breaker at all, just something that makes a difference to our family :). Overall loved the cabin like I said and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yearly summer vacation

Great house and location for our family. We have been traveling to the coast of Lake Michigan for many years for family vacations. We enjoy different areas, but New Buffalo is our favorite. This home fit our every need. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen, grill, porches, towels, beach towels , beach chairs, beach wagon, beach toys, great pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Buffalo Gem

Great property, very clean and spacious for a two family weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Rita W., St Charles, IL

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Q.

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.