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Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Smart TV, fireplace, table football

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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New Buffalo, MI
  • Place, New Buffalo City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Township Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

New Buffalo

This holiday home places you in the centre of New Buffalo, steps from New Buffalo City Hall and within a short 5-minute stroll of New Buffalo Public Library. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a dining area are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden, barbecues and a water dispenser. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Downtown New Buffalo holiday home include Lake Michigan and Four Winds Casino New Buffalo.

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Local - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 5 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo

Location, location, location! This completely renovated historic home featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with an upstairs loft can be found nestled in the heart of downtown New Buffalo. Just one block off of the main strip, you are within walking distance of restaurants, bars, the beach, the library, Barney’s grocery store, and the Amtrak. Try your luck at Four Winds casino-only 3 miles away! This home has been outfitted with all new appliances and 4 tvs from 50” to 75”. Washer and dryer on premises. It is equipped with both Starlink satellite and xfinity high-speed internet. Ample parking allows for up to 6 cars.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

Yep, Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo is a short 12-minute walk from New Buffalo Public Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, scuba diving and water tubing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

No, Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is incredible! I stayed here with a group of my friends to enjoy a nice weekend in New Buffalo and it was everything we could ask for. There’s a nice outdoor area, plenty of space, and walking distance to all of downtown and the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and everything we needed. Joe was a very good communicator and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nora H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The owner was very accommodating and the location was very convenient to walk to everything in New Buffalo. It comfortably slept our family of 8.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Captain House stay

We loved our stay in New Buffalo. Host was wonderful. Location stellar. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024