Title: Spacious, dog-friendly home with a gas fireplace, pool, hot tub, & golf carts - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious, dog-friendly home with a gas fireplace, pool, hot tub, & golf carts Vacation home with a hot tub, steps from Lake Michigan ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91590000/91583600/91583550/56eafcd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91590000/91583600/91583550/6c321878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91590000/91583600/91583550/621b97e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91590000/91583600/91583550/8bac1525.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91590000/91583600/91583550/ca2645ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Right across the street from beach access, Barefoot Cottage Pool House is a sprawling retreat for large families or groups. Meet up in the sunlit dining area or enjoy alfresco meals with two separate living areas and comfortable seating. Outside, unwind by your private pool and soothing hot tub. 5.0 ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142339 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious, dog-friendly home with a gas fireplace, pool, hot tub, & golf carts Barefoot Cottage Pool House Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Spacious enough for large families or travel groups of up to 14 guests, this sprawling, five-bedroom vacation rental is located right across the street from beach access! This home is also conveniently close to a host of local attractions including the New Buffalo Recreational Facilities Department, the Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve, Shady Creek Winery, and Galien River County Park, all less than 10 miles from your front door. Step inside and discover a very accommodating home with a well-equipped, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances that visiting chefs will adore. Meet up for mealtimes in the sunlit dining area, or head outside in pleasant weather for the perfect alfresco experience. Back indoors, you'll find a wet bar ready for entertaining plus two separate living areas with cable-equipped TVs and plenty of comfortable seating. Outside, your fenced back yard becomes an oasis in the summer with a private pool and soothing hot tub. Please note that the pool is available for use from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Additional features and amenities include a private washer/dryer, central air-conditioning, a warming gas fireplace, gas grill, and two golf carts to make it easy to get out and explore the area. THINGS TO KNOW Two golf carts provided for guest use. Outdoor shower available. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Unit size: 2,339 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91730000/91726800/91726725/76a5d436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Juniper Presents: Amazing Vacay Home- Hot Tub, Firepit, Kids Area Grand Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=91726725&PinnedHotelID=91726725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78162300/78162231/1de6efc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach house with Private Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Firepit. 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Max of 2. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 98581 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.77922%2C-86.78451&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LX8zy3EJDCf8rfcsYZ35MoheHw8=) Grand Beach, MI #### What's nearby - Grand Beach Marsh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Michiana Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Local - 4 min drive - 5.7 km - New Buffalo Public Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 10 min drive - 10.9 km #### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 12 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive - ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪PostBoy - ‬8 min drive - ‪Casey's New Buffalo - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious, dog-friendly home with a gas fireplace, pool, hot tub, & golf carts pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Spacious, dog-friendly home with a gas fireplace, pool, hot tub, & golf carts? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious, dog-friendly home with a gas fireplace, pool, hot tub, & golf carts? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious, dog-friendly home with a gas fireplace, pool, hot tub, & golf carts located? > Situated in New Buffalo, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Beach Marsh and Lake Michigan. Michiana Beach and Lyon Oaks Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious, dog-friendly home with a gas fireplace, pool, hot tub, & golf carts Reviews 5.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 3.0/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### William F. Jul 12, 2024 #### Alternative to Outer Banks For us, we were looking for a vacation alternative to Outer Banks and were able to cut our drive time in half. With young kids, that is huge. The 9 hole golf course in the plan was respectable and super convenient to get a quick round in and not spend half a day away from the family. The beach access in the plan was nice enough, but you wouldn't confuse it for the Outer Banks. It wasn't crowded when we were there, but I suspect that on hotter days it could get a bit crowded. Kitchen and most of the bathrooms were updated. Nice grill. Pool and hot tub were satisfactory. Seemed like a nice, quiet plan of homes. ##### William F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Shelley B. Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointing The location was very nice. There were some very nice aspects of the home. However, there were many aspects that were extremely disappointing. The area around the pool and part of the pool itself needed to be refreshed or updated. It was chipped, cracking, and dirty and moldy. The hot tub was dirty and broke twice during our one week stay. The dryer broke so we were unable to wash clothes because they couldn’t be dried. They couldn’t be dried outside either because of the cloudy day. . Some of the dishes in the cabinets were dusty and full of crumbs.. This was the most expensive property I have stayed at and also the most disappointing. I would not recommend staying here. ##### Shelley B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. Jul 11, 2025 #### Perfect summer getaway! We had an absolute blast at this home for the 4th of July! Most importantly, the house is clean and has great space both indoor and outdoor. Our large group was well entertained whether indoors watching a movie, outside watching the cabana TV or enjoying the sun in the pool, hot tub or the lake. The lake is a short walk down the path and not a beach so to speak, but the sunsets were a nightly ritual and so beautiful. The golf carts were very fun even if golf wasn’t being played-simply driving around Grabd Beach saying hello to the other people was lovely. And, the deer are a sight!!! I’d recommend this home-book quickly bc it’s a gem!! ##### Elizabeth S. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Justin L. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not as expected Not able to get into the house until 30 mins after check-in time due to the cleaning staff. When we did walk in, the house had a bad odor, like wet dog, or a dirty wet mop. Our children were so excited to use the swimming pool/hot tub, but when we arrived, both were unusable and the outside sitting area was a complete mess. The pool was filled with debris and a greenish color. There was mold/scum all over the steps/entrance into the pool that we had to scrub ourselves. The hot tub smelled like someone had vomited in it prior to our arrival. Both pumps on the pool/hot tub had to be replaced during our stay. The dryer was broken when we arrived to the house, the cleaning staff let us know this as we were unpacking our cars, stating that the owners knew of the problem. Someone came and checked out the dryer during our stay but never came back to fix it, so we had no dryer the whole week. When then the roof starting leaking into our luggage, we had no dryer. This home is advertised with 2 golf carts, upon arrival and for the next 3 days into the stay, there was only 1 golf cart. When they did drop off another, it was a very old 2 seater. So we had 6 seats for a house that sleeps 12-14. This house is also advertised as pet friendly, which is fine. However, the amount of animal hair was gross. It was filling the corners of the house like tumble weeds, in between all couch cushions and stuck on all carpets/bedding & windowsills. Broken/unusable sleeper sofa & tv. ##### Justin L. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024