Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car
About this house rental
Situated in New Buffalo, this attractive house for R 7,824 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Enjoy your the Gecko Cottage Five 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 Space Cozy, clean, comfortable. Close to town, shopping & beach. Interaction with Guests You'll have full private access to the cottage, but your hosts are a call or text away to help with suggestions as needed. The Neighborhood Lots 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 Around Take 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 Note Kids 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 guests Other: 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 Fun Lower 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of New Buffalo, MI
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(143 Reviews)
5.0
We were very pleased with our stay at the Gecko Cottage. The house is fantastic and in a great location.
5.0
Beautiful home with plenty of room to spread out or stick together with everything you'd want to make yourself at home. Comfortable beds, charming spaces, and well- stocked kitchen. A short walk to shops, restaurants and the train. We are already thinking about going back.
5.0
My girlfriends and I stayed at this beautiful house in new Buffalo. We were greeted with snacks and a bottle of wine. The house had plenty of room and bathroom space for all of us. Had a nice cozy fireplace to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee by. Walking distance to down town area and driving distance to many Wineries. We definitely enjoyed are stay and highly recommend this cute coat house!!
5.0
Perfect layout. Very well kept and organized. Can’t wait to book our next stay!!!
5.0
This little grouping of homes is just a couple of blocks from the heart of downtown New Buffalo, easily walkable to everything, which we love. Everything was just as described, with enough room for 3 adult couples (each on their own floor, which we really like!). Phil & Juli were extremely communicative and accommodating. Looking forward to staying here again!
5.0
We loved everything about the Gecko Cottage! The accommodations were perfect for our group of 7 who were in the are for a bike tour. Phil and Julie are great hosts. They
5.0
We had a great stay with our kids and their cousins. Great access to town and grocery store. Beach is a little further when you get all of the kid's beach gear together, but it's doable. Pool access was awesome to have and easy alternative to the beach. Would stay again!
5.0
We had a great time. The house is beautiful and well maintained. We could have used more spare blankets because the evenings were cool. Also, we ran out of paper towels and plastic garbage bags.
4.0
Great location. Couldn’t find sheets..were in the dryer with damp towels. Accomodated 7 of us well. Think it would be quite tight for 12-14 as advertized.
We did enjoy our stay, though and close to golf courses.
5.0
We had a blast while staying in this beautiful home! Philip was great to work with and we had no issues from start to finish! Would stay here again if given the opportunity!
4.0
Very cute cottage for a family visit!
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5.0
Our stay in New Buffalo was perfect! Phil and Julie were excellent hosts, staying in contact throughout the entire booking process and providing excellent instructions regarding check-in. The home was well equipped, met all of our needs, and the location could not have been better! This was our 5th stay in New Buffalo and I am thrilled we finally found the perfect vacation rental!
5.0
We are so glad we found this property. The house was well appointed and very clean. Phil and Julie also have a fully outfitted kids room that was perfect for my older son - he played with toys and read books there every morning! The heated community pool was also a highlight for kids on cooler afternoons. Mom and Dad loved the walkability! Phil and Julie were great communicators - very responsive and kind when we had questions. We will definitely return!
5.0
We had a wonderful time at the cottage. It was close enough to walk to the beach, restaurants and grocery. Very clean, beds comfortable. Loved the fire pit, bikes and beach toys.
Would definitely stay again!
5.0
The house was perfect for our family to have some together time in the midst of graduation events.
5.0
Phil was very attentive
5.0
We found the house spacious and comfortable. We loved the proximity to downtown New Buffalo and the beach. We'd definitely return.
4.0
We really enjoyed our stay and the house was excellent. It accommodated 9 adults nicely. The location is perfect because you can walk to restaurants if you want. We would rent here again.
5.0
We had an awesome experience! My family really enjoyed this property. Thank you Phil for being so helpful and kind.
5.0
Everything was perfect.
5.0
This house was perfect for our group! Plenty of room for all of us and a great location! Property managers are easy to work with and great communicators!
5.0
Gecko House was perfect for a sister getaway and hiking in the area. The walk to beach for gorgeous sunsets was quick and easy. Thanks to our hosts for their hospitality and responsiveness. We would definitely stay again if we were the area.
5.0
We had a lovely early fall experience and would definitely stay here again
5.0
Great location and cool collection of neighborhood homes with access to a community pool. Very close to town, grocery, restaurants and Lake Mich beach. We had 4 couples that fit comfortably for a 2 night wkend. Only concern was the garage was pretty full of bags of garbage and recyclables. Possibly the cleaning crews are not aware of the community dumpsters that are near the community pool, which we did use at the end of our stay.
5.0
This is the first time I have ever rented a place wher the property was better than the pictures. We were amazed at how nice this property was and would tell anyone who is looking at this property is book it if you get a chance, it's amazing.
5.0
Everything was fresh, clean and welcoming. Well stocked with everything you needed. Location is great, wals everywhere. Would definitely stay again!!
5.0
Everything was fresh, clean and welcoming. Well stocked with everything you needed. Location is great, wals everywhere. Would definitely stay again!!
5.0
The hosts were great to work with. The home was impeccable and fully stocked. Great vacation home! Definitely recommend.
5.0
This was a wonderful house for a family. The location was fantastic, the pool was great, the house was very clean and well maintained, and the owners were very responsive. I couldn't recommend this property highly enough.
5.0
This was our first family vacation with our two little ones and it could not have even anymore perfect! The house was amazing and close to everything. The house was super safe for two under two and we were all comfortable! Julie and Phil were also so responsive and wonderful to work with! We can’t wait to be back!
5.0
Beautiful home, convenient location to town, pool and restaurants.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at the Geko House! This was a family trip for (3) generations and there was something to do for everyone in New Buffalo. The location was great! The hosts were very helpful and responsive. The house was stocked with everything we needed and provided enough space for everyone to feel comfortable. We had a wonderful time and it went by way too fast! Thank you Phil and Julie!
5.0
Great hosts, home and location!
We loved this location and home for our week at NB! The community pool was a huge hit with our kids and grandkids, and the location to everything in NB was outstanding--shops, coffee, restaurants, beach, pool, and the front porch was a great place to relax each morning.
The HOSTS--without a doubt, Phil and Julie are the BEST hosts we have ever encountered in any VRBO rental situation. They were extremely accessible, and always responded to our questions very rapidly; their hospitality was amazing! Thank, Phil and Julie for a great week! We'll be back!
5.0
We love the Gecko house!
This is our 3rd time staying at the Gecko house, and we love it more each time!
A fabulous house, hosts and location!
5.0
Nice house in a good location. Full bath on each of the three levels so good house for parents and adult children as everyone has the space and privacy needed. The house has everything you need and can walk to many things. Nice to have pool in the community as well as beach within walking distance.
5.0
Great multi-generation family vacation home
Nice house in a good location. Full bath on each of the three levels so good house for parents and adult children as everyone has the space and privacy needed. The house has everything you need and can walk to many things. Nice to have pool in the community as well as beach within walking distance.
5.0
We rented the house with two other families - in total 6 adults 6 kids. It was great! The pool is right around the corner, the beach is a nice little walk. The house is very comfortable and clean and the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We definitely want to come back!
5.0
Great family vacation
Loved the house and location. The common area pool was a great alternative to the beach on cooler days.
5.0
Great location
We rented the house with two other families - in total 6 adults 6 kids. It was great! The pool is right around the corner, the beach is a nice little walk. The house is very comfortable and clean and the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We definitely want to come back!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in New Buffalo?
The average price for a rental in New Buffalo is R 5,969 per night. This rental is R 1,855 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car. Enjoy the water!
Is Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.