New Buffalo, Michigan
Happy Thoughts Cottage
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With incredible wall-to-wall windows that let the natural light pour in, this quaint cottage tucked away in a quiet neighborhood of New Buffalo will place you mere blocks from the heart of downtown. Step inside to find a beautifully maintained, air-conditioned space with whimsical decor, vaulted ceilings, and an open-concept kitchen and dining area that give the home a decidedly spacious feel. Enjoy a kitchen with every essential and a peninsula breakfast bar, a dining space with a beautiful wood table, and a living room with a large, comfortable sectional sofa, a gas-powered fireplace, and a wall-mounted flatscreen TV.
Soak up the summer sunshine outside on the front deck, where cafe tables and chairs overlook the large, fenced-in yard with a lush lawn, mature trees, and an in-ground firepit surrounded by comfortable Adirondack chairs. There's also a rear patio with a grill for outdoor cooking, a table with seating for four, and an outdoor shower to welcome you home from New Buffalo Beach (three-quarters of a mile north) each afternoon. At night, two comfortable bedrooms - one with a queen-size bed and one with a pair of twin beds - and a full bathroom are adjacent to the kitchen.
And for those who love a nice stroll, downtown New Buffalo is only a two blocks away, offering great shopping and wonderful eateries.
Things to know:
Streaming TV services available
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan, LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
City/town permit number: CR22-0171
Overall the stay was pretty good, however the home was not cleaned upon our arrival. We spent the first few hours on the phone trying to figure that mess out. Not a great way to start your vacation - trying to figure out if you’ll have clean bedding to sleep in. Other than that, the place was pretty good. The location is really great. it’s a bit of a hike to the beach, but really close to the shops and restaurants. If you have little ones like us, I would not expect to walk to the beach. We rented a golf cart from a local place and it made the trip awesome. The home was in good shape outside of the cleaning fiasco. They provide basic kitchen utensils, the living area was enjoyable, bathroom and kitchens are fairly well finished and felt overall clean (after the cleaners left). The living room area has lots of nice daylight and was enjoyable. The streaming device was a bit clunky, super slow and really only had Netflix. If you plan to stream any tv I recommend bringing your own setup. WiFi was fast enough to stream otherwise. We enjoyed the outside area during the evening. Overall the cottage was really enjoyable, but the lack of cleaning upon arrival was a bit of a fiasco. Caused a lot of unnecessary stress. I like the house itself a lot, but I’d really need to think hard about renting again due to the cleaning issue.
The house was homey, cottagey, clean and very cutely decorated. The location was fantastic, walkable to everything from coffee, to dinner, to nightlife, and the grocery store.
Loved this rental! It was perfect and even more adorable in person!
We really enjoyed Happy Thoughts Cottage. It was clean, quiet, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Would stay again!
This beautiful, cozy cottage is situated on a quiet street within walking distance to downtown New Buffalo and Lake Michigan. I grew up in New Buffalo and was in town for my mother’s memorial service. Staying here brought back memories of walking to my high school, which, at the time was located right next door! My family and I enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Happy Thoughts Cottage.
We loved the proximity to downtown New Buffalo (very short walk), and the inside and outside spaces were beautiful; however, the lack of storage (no bedroom closets) and small bedrooms detracted from our stay and we found the home to not be suitable for families with small children. 1) Small children require a lot of stuff from home. The lack of storage in the bedrooms meant all of our things were everywhere, but mostly in the dining room. 2) Our toddler still sleeps in a crib, or pack'nplay when travelling. The size of the bedrooms were almost too small to safely fit the pack'nplay.
This house was absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway with my husband! It’s such a cute house, and the yard is so nice, and the house is so cozy!!!
Loved the bungalow. Very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. Very close to downtown New Buffalo. Would definitely stay there again
excellent location close to everything, very clean place and easy check in check out. Highly recommended!
Clean, quiet and easy access to town
We love Happy Thoughts. The location is wonderful. It is a very welcoming and homey cabin that is well appointed and maintained.
The cottage is cute, cozy, and comfortable. The fire pit in the front yard was a highlight - fully stocked with some firewood to get started. The comfy couch was great for our rainy day chill-out. And while the weather was pleasant, we took advantage of the walkability: lots of food/drink in proximity, the beach and dock, shopping…. This rental worked perfectly for us for a weekend away.
The cottage was just what we needed. Close to everything and meet comfortable. Great for walking around and enjoying new buffalo. We took the train and really didn’t need a car.
Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a wonderful stay. Walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. Highly recommend for couples getaway.
My family and I had a nice time at the cottage. The location was great- a short bike ride to everything in New Buffalo. I would caution that it is not an ideal rental for parents of small children. There isn't room in either bedroom for a pack-n-play, so my toddler (who usually sleeps in a crib) had to sleep in a twin bed with a border of towels and pillows on the side to keep him from falling out. Also, there are lots of breakable decorations hung very low on the wall, which were easy for him to reach. I found myself chasing him around a lot, making sure he didn't destroy anything. Finally, the shower glass enclosure makes bathing a child difficult. Of course, if you have older children (or no children) these issues wouldn't be a problem. Just something worth noting. All in all we had a nice time and would stay again.
Coffee at the fire pit in the morning
This was such a great place! Quick walk into town and the beach, and we each had a place to read alone. Great for a small family!
The home was roomy comfortable. Even though we were in a neighborhood we felt like we were in a park like setting with beautiful trees and flowers. Definitely recommend this place for a Michigan getaway.
Secluded and beautiful property but so close to town. We loved the 4 seasons room with all its windows and comfortable seating. Very well appointed, comfortable and clean with lots of personal touches.
We booked this cottage for a girls weekend and it was great. Firepit outside, cozy sitting area inside, and very eclectic and fun decor. Would book again.
Great location, fun and whimsical decorating and thoughtful items for renters. Clean comfortable property!! We will be back!
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