Relax and Enjoy. Walk to Beach, Pool, Restaurants,Grocery,Library. Ditch the car

Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(158 Ratings)

House in New Buffalo, MI

12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

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 or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(158 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
We were at Gecko Cottage 8/30-9/3with our 4 children, 4 grandchildren 5yrs and under, and daughter in-law. Really enjoyed the house. Beach was in walking distance, and also bars. We had "private" time in the pool Sunday AM. Playroom was great for the kids. Thanks again. Phil answered our questions quickly.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
The cottage was roomy and comfortable enough for all 10 of us. The lovely community pool was around the corner, the grocery store, ice cream, pizza and fun downtown shops were 2 blocks away and the beach was just aother 10 minute walk from there. We really enjoy New Buffalo - we've been coming to New Buffalo for our summer vacation for a number of years now and Gecko Cottage has been our best location so far!
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Group of 10 across three generations loved the Gecko House. The proximity to downtown is perfect. We walked to to the grocery store, numerous restaurants and the beach. The multiple levels with full bathrooms on each level, worked great for our three separate families. The neighborhood was full of families and our kids enjoyed playing with other children. New Buffalo was a very nice town with everything we needed. We typically drove the to beach, but it is a very reasonable walk. Phil and Julie were great ahead of and during the stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Your house is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a family. The playroom was perfect for our two little ones. The kitchen was so well stocked. The foodies in the group were thrilled with that. We loved your front porch. Spent every morning enjoying our coffee there. The pool was an added bonus. Everything was within walking distance, the beach, grocery store, shops and restaurants. The booking process and the checking in and out was so easy. Phil, the host was terrific. He was readily available anytime I had a question and responded promptly. We definitely will be coming back. Thanks Phil and Juli for a wonderful vacation. Best experience we have ever had with VRBO.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
This is our sixth year vacationing in New Buffalo and our second time staying at the Gecko House. This home on Merchant Street is a wonderful place to spend the week! More than enough space for our family, wonderfully stocked, and I can’t say enough about the location. We walked everywhere!! The owners, Phil and Julie were responsive to all of my inquiries and even went above and beyond, checking on us when a terrible storm blew through. I highly recommend this home if you are traveling to New Buffalo Michigan!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
We had such a lovely time at Gecko cottage! The house was perfect for our family - great spaces for the kids and adults. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. We also really enjoyed the community pool and proximity to downtown New Buffalo. The hosts were fantastic and very communicative when we had questions. We’re already planning to come back. Wonderful stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
We had a wonderful stay at Gecko Cottage. The house is beautiful and very clean. We loved the fact that we could walk to the shops , beach, and restaurants. It rained one morning and since the house has 3 levels everyone had a space to go to enjoy. The kids had a blast using the ping pong table. My favorite place was the front porch because the house sits in a very peaceful neighborhood. The hosts were very quick to answer any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
This cottage was perfect for our baseball weekend. The house is very well kept up, the communication is great, and the neighborhood is awesome. This cottage is in a great location and there are so many things within walking distance. All of us who stayed thought the cottage was very clean and everything was as advertised. We were also impressed with the attention to detail. Nothing was missed. All of us would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. The house is much larger than what you think, so you have plenty of space to spread out. Thank you for the wonderful stay and the great cottage.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in New Buffalo?

The average price for a rental in New Buffalo is $468 per night. This rental is $95 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 or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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