Title: Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! - 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 # Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! Lakefront vacation home with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92476900/92476835/5505e343.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92476900/92476835/e5a3f6f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92476900/92476835/83b964e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92476900/92476835/7b7dba67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92476900/92476835/f23e1217.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location North Star is a kid-friendly, pet-friendly haven located just minutes from downtown New Buffalo's beautiful beach. Gather around the cozy fireplace or enjoy board games and books on rainy days in this open floor plan home with heated in-ground pool, hot tub, large outdoor patio and fenced back yard. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! Follow the North Star to your private vacation oasis, complete with hot tub (open all year!), heated in-ground pool, large outdoor patio, fenced back yard and open floor plan with a cozy fireplace! Located just minutes from downtown New Buffalo's beautiful beach, shops, restaurants and harbors, North Star is a kid-friendly, pet-friendly vacation destination. The open floor plan includes a dining area that comfortably seats 8 and opens to a large living area with plenty of seating for gathering around the fireplace or watching a movie together. Board games and books are tucked in the nearby cabinet for rainy days. The kitchen is fully stocked with all dishes, glassware, utensils and cookware, including a large toaster oven, drip-style coffee pot, microwave and electric cooktop with oven. The gas grill is just outside on the patio. Please be sure to only use plastic dishware outside by the pool! Primary bedroom is closest to the living room and offers a queen bed, lots of closet space and a sliding door with private entrance to the back patio. Bedrooms 2-4 are off the hallway to the left of the dining area. Bedroom 2 has one double bed and one twin bed. Bedroom 3 has a twin-over-twin bunk bed, and a twin-over full bunkbed, plus a second TV. Bedroom 4 has a view of the back yard and has a double bed. The primary bathroom has a large tile shower. Hall bathroom has a tub/shower. We provide all bed and bath linens, as well as towels for use by the pool. We also provide laundry soap, dishwasher pods, dish soap and hand soap at every sink. You'll find a roll of paper towel and at least one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. Please plan to bring additional paper goods as needed for your group, as well as your own body/bath soaps and shampoo/conditioner items. Coffee filters are available, but please bring your favorite coffee to enjoy! Washer and dryer can be found in the alcove off the living room, where there is also a second fridge/freezer for your drinks and treats, and easy access from the pool area. Guests use pool and hot tub at their own risk. Children should never swim unsupervised. No diving. No running by the pool. Please pick up after your pets! IMPORTANT NOTES: Our pool is heated, but because of the style of heater it cannot keep the water temperature up when the ambient air is 65 degrees or below. We set the heater at 87, but depending on the time of year the pool may be cooler than you are expecting. We can't control this and turning up the heater does not change anything. Please be patient as we have unpredictable weather in Michigan, especially in the spring months/early June. Our STR permit from the City of New Buffalo limits parking to 3 cars in the driveway. There is limited free parking in New Buffalo, so it is helpful to plan ahead to minimize the number of cars you may need to park offsite. Please note that parking on the street is not allowed in our neighborhood. If you have ANY problem while you are here please call or text us right away. We live locally and have excellent service providers, and will do everything in our power to make things right during your stay. We appreciate the opportunity to take care of things that may arise right away, rather than find out about them after your stay. Our contact information is posted in multiple locations in the house and included in the Welcome Guide you will receive ahead of your arrival. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Heated pool - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Electric car charging station - Recycling - Unit size: 1,750 square feet - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53990000/53988000/53987970/e8f52a60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants New Buffalo - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 79 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=53987970&PinnedHotelID=53987970&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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Absolutely no firearms allowed on the property at any time. Please be mindful of noise outdoors after dark. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 ## 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%7C41.79524%2C-86.75499&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4hK_Hgc4xst4SsPTNsXM12gAIvE=) New Buffalo, MI #### What's nearby - New Buffalo Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Local - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - New Buffalo Railroad Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Michiana Beach - 5 min drive - 7.4 km - Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive - 7.5 km #### Getting around - New Buffalo Station - 12 min walk - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive - ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk - ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! located? > This family-friendly New Buffalo vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo Marina Park and Lake Michigan. Merganser Point and New Buffalo City Hall are also within 15 minutes. New Buffalo Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hot tub open all year! Private heated pool, sleeps 10 near downtown New Buffalo! Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura P. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great backyard space to hang out. Awesome location to walk and explore the area and an easy drive to other spots along the lake. The few minor issues we had were quickly communicated and addressed with the owner, so the trip went on without a hitch. ##### Laura P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tim L. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was great to deal with and very responsive. The house is well stocked with all the essentials. The pool and hot tub were great and enjoyed by everyone. The pool toys were in poor shape so I’d recommend bringing your own. ##### Tim L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katy K. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful first time experience in New Buffalo and in this house! The house was well equipped and spacious. We were outside a lot using the pool and enjoying the soghts, beaches and restaurants in the area. Walking to town was easy which was wonderful. Our host was readily available- though we did not need to connect except once! I would recommend this house to a large family! ##### Katy K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole P. Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway with College Friends We had a great weekend staying at Heather's property. IT was the perfect location, had lots of space for our party and enjoyed the hot tub! ##### Nicole P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin O. Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway My family and I were very impressed with the property. The layout worked great for us. And we made good use of the pool and hot tub. It was a great location. Very close to the main area for restaurants and shopping. ##### Kevin O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty G. Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home and location We were a party of 7 and had ample room to visit, relax, play games, and enjoy company. ##### Patty G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana M. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering We rented the unit for a family gathering, multiple family units gathering in a central location. House worked great for our needs. Listing accurate to description. Open floor plan was very accommodating for family socializing together. ##### Dana M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth G. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2024 New Buffalo Stay Everything was wonderful. Location is perfect. We walked everywhere. It was very clean and pool was wonderful. The grandkids could have swam all day. ##### Elizabeth G. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila A. Sep 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mom and sisters get away All I have to say is this is a great property. The house is spacious and well equipped. Back deck and pool amazing! Close proximity to the beach and restaurants. You can walk if you want to. Would come back again! ##### Sheila A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great week We just spent our 4th summer visit to this great New Buffalo house. Everything was clean and perfect for our family. The pool and hot tub is where we spent most of our time, and we had such a fun week. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your house! ##### Michael K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert F. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Michigan trip Location is great. Easy to get around and a short drive/walk downtown and to the beach. The area around the house is nice and quiet. The house is an older home and could use a good deep clean and some TLC. Backyard set up is nice and has a lot of things to do for entertainment but same as the inside it could use some upgrades. Overall we had no issues with the house and it’s a great location with good amenities. ##### Robert F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry K. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th Visit Another fantastic visit to this property. Close to downtown, walkable to everything, and we love the area. House is clean and comfortable for my wife and I plus our dog. Plenty of restaurants in the area, we did a few winery tours, casino, and went to the outlet mall during our stay. We will be back. ##### Jerry K. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin H. Jul 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway We had a lovely time and truly enjoyed the outside space! Bring some extra pool towels. There are some but not enough for a group of kids going in and out of the pool all day. They loved being able to go back and forth between the pool and hot tub. It was an easy mile walk through the marina into town and to the lake/beach. We like to cook and some of the kitchen items (like the pots and pans) could use a bit of an upgrade but there were plenty of plates, cups, silverware and cute serving bowls/trays. The grill was great with a nice outside dining set up! We would stay again ❤️ ##### Erin H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julie W. Feb 6, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Fun Girls Weekend We were there for a Girls Weekend while also participating in a virtual conference for our businesses. There were 6 adult women. They layout of the house is nice, and we all had our own bed. The openness of the main living space was great. The large dining room table was perfect for meals and game night, and the extra drink fridge was a bonus. Of course the hot tub was amazing. There are some maintenance items that should be addressed, and we encountered a few things the cleaning crew missed from the last guest, but it didn't ruin our stay. Also, the oven in the kitchen is very low to the ground and quite small. Something to note if you plan to cook anything large in the oven. Our casserole sized dishes fit fine though. Heather was helpful with recommendations. We enjoyed a spa morning at Evolve Spa (HIGHLY recommend). We had great meals at The Stray Dog and Brewsters, and due to great weather enjoyed a walk down at New Buffalo Beach to take in the beauty of the area. We also did a wine tasting at St. Julian Winery and made a donation at the casino. It is a great area with much to do, even in the winter. ##### Julie W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen P. Sep 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Slightly Disappointed Beautiful property but needs to have more oversight by owners of the things that are obviously wrong. When we stayed the kitchen sink faucet leaked flooding the counter, the master shower didn't work properly, the grill was unusable, the pool was green and one bedroom had broken dresser drawers falling out, the closet door was broken off and unusable. Also the the bed was broken so it was difficult to sleep in as you rolled off. The owner was responsive to and during out stay brought out a new grill, had the plumbing fixed two day before we left and finally the pool was clear by the end of the week. The are very nice people but need to pay more attention to the property. The were nice enough to give us a gift card to a restaurant but did not return the cleaning fee as promised. Overall, a good trip but for the money we paid which was a lot, it should have been better maintained. ##### Karen P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jeannine A. Jul 26, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Inaccurate billing and non responsive host My overall rating is primarily due to the inaccurate and what now appears to be fraudulent billing practices by the host and lack of response to my messages and concerns. I received an extra payment request beyond what was outlined in the agreement which was a clear error. I had changed the dates of the stay (well within the defined policy terms) but the total cost/payment schedule was never updated to reflect the fewer dates. The total requested amount was paid in full to secure the property for the trip, but upon asking the host to rectify this error she has not complied or responded to any messages which is concerning given the significant amount of the over-charge. Beyond this issue, during our stay we were unable to use the pool due to its condition which was disappointing given this was a primary reason for booking the property. It was full of algae and dirty and apparently there were problems with the filter. The host did respond during the stay to my complaints related to the pool and refunded a portion of the actual total cost due to inability to use. Overall, the house is large and the inside mirrors what is reflected in the photos, it's in a nice area walkable to town and has a large backyard which would have been great if the pool were usable. However, It broadly could use updates, repairs, and some deeper cleaning both inside and out. Overall- my experience would have been rated very differently if not for the problems with billing and responsiveness. ##### Jeannine A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah G. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friend reunion Great property for friends from all over to reunite! We’re ready to rebook for next year. We spent almost the entire time in the back yard. Great for entertaining! ##### Leah G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry K. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another Exceptional Visit We have stayed at this property 7x and it was another great experience. Peaceful and quiet setting and with the hot weather, the pool was used extensively. Walking distance to everything and the neighborhood is perfect for walking our dog. ##### Jerry K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cathy C. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointed We were looking forward to our trip to New Buffalo, but unfortunately, this property fell short of expectations. The hot tub was unusable due to being filthy upon arrival, and the pool had no ladder or steps, making it unsafe and extremely difficult to get in or out, especially for kids or older guests.What made the situation worse was the lack of communication from the owner. I reached out promptly to try and resolve these issues, but after several messages, I received no response. That lack of follow-through was incredibly frustrating and unprofessional, especially when you're paying a premium price for amenities that aren’t functional.This home has potential, but the current lack of outdoor cleanliness, safety concerns, and poor communication made for a very disappointing experience. I hope the owner takes this feedback seriously and makes the necessary improvements for future guests. ##### Cathy C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### James W. Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends reunion loved the property, it is laid out well The pool and hot tub are nice. The hot tube could have been cleaner and the weather was to cold for the pool. The only draw back ,was the lack of parking space. We had 10 guests, none road together , so we had to shuttle from other locations. ##### James W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany G. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay. Had the best weekend at this house. The house was clean, updated, and had everything we could need. Will be staying again. ##### Tiffany G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim S. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy home We came in town for a family member's wedding. This property was great! There were a few questions I had, to which the home owner fixed or took care of immediately. So no complaints! Heather was amazing and was on top of responding to me or keeping me up to date. I will say though... either the water heater is on a timer or it will need replaced soon. It seemed the hot water was gone quick. \*(We tried quick showers and gave it a reasonable time for it to fill up.)\* And when you have multiple people needing to shower for an event, it was cold. So I would check with her about that, before staying again. Aside from that, it was a great house to stay in! It was a great house to entertain and feel comfortable in. And the neighborhood was super quite. Thanks for everything Heather! ##### Kim S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha W. Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for Weekend Getaway! Overall we had a great weekend! The open layout of the house was perfect for hanging out and relaxing. The backyard is truly amazing and we loved having the option of using the hot tub. We did wish the house would have had some blankets for us to use since it was pretty chilly and it seemed like the heat had a hard time keeping up. ##### Samantha W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kerri S. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location, would not book again My family and I (3 adults; and a 17 year old) spent Thanksgiving at the property. The communication with the host was good, as well as the location. Host reached out in advance to let me know the oven was too small for a turkey (it's oddly small, and you can barley fit a 9x13 pan in it). Host also mentioned there were upcoming kitchen cabinet repairs, so some cabinets/draws were not working. Wine refrigerator was not working. The property itself is run-down and could use a deep clean. We found the light switches to be goofy, and some outlet plugs didn't work for us. The pots and pans could use a refresh. Bathroom countertops don't provide a lot of space for toiletries, etc. One toilet was slow to flush, and 1 bathroom sink was not draining quickly. The listing said the property provides laundry soap. We were supplied 2 laundry pods, and 3 dryer sheets. If you need to do laundry, buy or bring detergent. Overall, it was ok. The outdoor space was nice, as well as the hot tub. The host also allowed for an early check in. ##### Kerri S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth N. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great girls weekend in cute lakeside town This property was perfect for 4 adult women. We each had our own bedroom. Everything was well appointed and comfortable and the hot tub was divine. The location was spectacular- walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and the beach. We will definitely try to stay here again. ##### Elizabeth N. 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