[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63072400/63072333/bbd29aea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63072400/63072333/6b2b9988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63072400/63072333/762e58a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63072400/63072333/aa45e6a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63072400/63072333/a3873280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Great Escape, nestled just blocks from a private beach and downtown New Buffalo, offers a tranquil retreat. Kayak or fish in the backyard, unwind on the new deck with patio furniture or explore nearby shops and restaurants. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Kitchen - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach The Great Escape is set just blocks from your very own private beach and a mile from downtown New Buffalo. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, spike ball, and more right in your backyard or venture into town to check out the shops, restaurants and breweries. This prime location allows you to enjoy the calm view of the river, sink your toes in the sand, and buzz around town for the full New Buffalo experience. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis ### 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 ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111150000/111146100/111146092/3591a86d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Lake Cottage - 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Sauna, Large Yard Union Pier - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=111146092&PinnedHotelID=111146092&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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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 668218 Vrbo Property The Great Escape-- Just Blocks From The Beach New Buffalo ## 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%7C41.80608%2C-86.73416&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KRkwXpAWo8G8ZHZkhWY0Hfs1TgI=) New Buffalo Township, MI #### What's nearby - New Buffalo Public Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Local - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Galien River County Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 11 min drive - 8.5 km - Townline Beach - 13 min drive - 5.0 km #### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 4 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo City Park and New Buffalo Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km). New Buffalo Station is 23 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Great Escape: Blocks From Your Private Beach Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous stay We had a wonderful four nights at this property. The house was lovely and clean, very well appointed, and it was close to town and the private beach. We hope to stay again! ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica K. Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property We had an amazing trip. The house is fully furnished with all types of kitchen utensils, games and beach gear. You can’t beat the private beach. River offers fishing and kayaks. One of the best properties we have stayed at! ##### Erica K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jason s. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family vacation House was amazing and in a great location. Private beach access was a short walk and the house had lots of games for the whole family to play. Owners of the house were on top of it and communicated in a timely manner. Would love to come back again! ##### jason s. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deirdre S. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location and view! Loved the home. It was well stocked with literally EVERYTHING we needed. The river view could not have been more lovely and was a peaceful way to start each morning. You can easily walk in to New Buffalo (15 minute walk) or hop over to the private beach. It was fantastic! We plan to stay again! ##### Deirdre S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom C. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just Great in all aspects We've rented homes all over the world over the last 30 years - this is definitely the cleanest, most well outfitted home we've stayed in. The setting and home are delightful and the owners are top notch (especially Trevor!). The photos of this place do not do it justice. We hope we have an opportunity to return! ##### Tom C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie M. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Retreat! I picked this property because of the location (close to the private beach) and access to the little waterway in the backyard. After arriving it exceeded my expectations. The house has so much to offer. Quiet mornings on the deck watching the sun rise with a cup of coffee in hand, 5 minute walk to the private quiet beach, big well equipped kitchen to prepare meals, fire place in large yard for s’mores and a hut tub and kayaks and dock for fishing. Just make sure you have the proper licenses and use the provided life jackets because the police comes by to check! Will are booking again for next year! Awesome communication with property manager! ##### Debbie M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick W. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Patrick W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary P. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### TheBigLake Fabulous sums it up! The house was amazing, just as described, beds very comfortable, well stocked kitchen and the best of games and beach accessories! Having umbrellas, beach chairs, tubes, paddleboard, life jackets, beach towels, a great grill, hot tub and cornhole made the week so fun. The fire pit was great and they supplied firewood! Also, an amazing welcoming sight was the vegetable garden, we had fresh tomatoes daily, such a nice touch for a rental ! My kids couldn’t thank me enough for such a wonderful vacation! I’ve rented many vacation homes and this one goes high on the list! ##### Mary P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica O., Plymouth, Indiana Sep 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary celebration The house and outdoor space provided our group, aged 1 through 58, room to spread out and the layout of the kitchen/dining/living room allowed us to gather for meal times. We made plenty use of the outdoor deck and loved that it was secured to keep our little dogs in and let them enjoy the outdoors as well. Cooler nights made the large hot tub a nice extra to have at the property. Beach toys, kayaks and the SUP were also bonuses! The house is tastefully decorated, but it’s clear the host means for the guests to be comfortable with the large overstuffed furniture, the comfy beds and all the extras such as the outdoor grill, ping pong and pool tables. Additionally, the private beach access that’s a short 5 minute walk made our stay extra nice for the kids. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Monica O. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mark R. Aug 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Things You Should Know Before Staying Here The number one best thing about staying here is the access to the private sandy beach on Lake Michigan. It was beautiful. We also enjoyed sitting on the deck enjoying the view of the river. Some things I wished I would have known before staying are: Window coverings missing on two big door units in master and downstairs bedroom/pool room. Unacceptable that you have no privacy in those rooms. One television in whole house and it is located downstairs in one of the designated sleeping areas. No television upstairs. Hot tub was un-useable for the whole time we stayed. It was not maintained properly before we got there. It stunk and was green. Very old Wolfe range that did not work properly. Set off smoke alarm and CO2 detector every time we used it. ##### Mark R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane Z., Carmel Indiana Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Our family loved the outdoor space! The blue herons, swans and turtles came by daily. Fire pit, hot tub, close to the beach and great area to walk, bike or kayak. ##### Jane Z. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip M., Madison Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The house is in a great location - near the beach and with a great view out the back. Loved the house - clean and lots of amenities. We will book again sometime. ##### Philip M. 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