Cozy Winter Getaway with Fire Pit and Wood Burning Fireplace

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no longer a golf cart at Ferris' Retreat as of September 2024.  

The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and may be extended depending on the weather.

Welcome to Ferris Retreat,  another great home offered by Third Coast Vacations, a full-service vacation rental company run by locals who love Harbor Country.   

When you book with us, you aren’t just getting another vacation rental company, you’re getting access to the area’s experts. We know where to go because we live here and we love it. 

Third Coast Vacations is more than a place to find a great home base for your getaway. Staying with us gets you

• Discounts for beach rentals and other vacation gear, 
• Charcuterie boards and breakfast with free delivery
• A concierge who can book winery trips and distillery tours for you
• Tons more resources to make your time in Harbor Country amazing! 
• Learn more at the end of the listing

Full of ease, light, and mid-century style, this home in New Buffalo offers its very own heated swimming pool and a wonderful location four blocks from the beach. 

This stylish space features an open main-level living area with hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen. Step outside to take a dip in the sparkling pool, relax in the private backyard with an expansive patio overlooking a wooded ravine, or light the grill on the large deck! 

When you're not enjoying the great outdoors, you can play Ping-Pong and darts in the garage, or head to the beach or for a cruise around this unique Lake Michigan Neighborhood. 

In the evenings, enjoy a soak in the hot tub, around the firepit or watching a movie on one of the home’s two TVs. When it’s time for bed, you'll have your choice of five bedrooms. 

On the main floor you’ll find a king bedroom with an en suite bathroom, a queen bedroom, and a beautiful third bedroom with a pair of twin beds. The main floor also features a full bathroom off the hall

Downstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms, a large space with a queen bed, and another bedroom with two sets of twin bunk beds.  The basement also features a great game room, with Foosball and a large TV as well as a game table and a full bathroom. There is a washer and dryer for guests use, and while it is coin operated, Quarters are provided.

For a walkthrough video of this home as well as more videos of local beaches, vacation homes, and other local attractions, check out the Third Coast Vacations Youtube Channel. If the link doesn't work, just search Youtube for Third Coast Vacations.

Once you’ve booked a home we will provide you with discount codes for the following:

Weekends Harbor Country, offering beach gear, maui mats / lilly pads, Stand up paddle boards, corn hold sets, board game boxes, coolers, baby items… and more believe it or not.

Want a charcuterie board awaiting your arrival? How about a S’mores board for the campfire? Don't want to make or go out for breakfast? Bougie Boards is a partner company that can help you with all these and more with free delivery to your vacation rental. Discounts offers will be sent after your reservation is confirmed.

When is the pool open?
The pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day for certain, but we may open up earlier and stay open later if the weather allows!  If you are interested in using the pool for dates that are just outside of this time frame, please let us know and consideration may be made depending on weather conditions.  A fee for use of the pool outside of normal usage window may be added.

Beach Access
The Michigan Shores Country Club private neighborhood beach is very close to the home, just 2/10 of a mile. You do need to walk up the hill on a quiet, tree lined street. Please click here for a map and please note - this is a neighborhood beach, there are no country club facilities despite the name. 

Beach Gear
There are 4 portable beach chairs and an umbrella in the garage. 

There are games in the garage?  Can we use the garage during the colder months?
The garage is insulated but it is not heated.  There is Ping-Pong, cornhole and darts for your use.

Coffee Maker
There is a drip coffee pot in the kitchen

Are dogs allowed?
1 dog, under 50 pounds, is welcome to the home with the corresponding fee.  Only one pet allowed.

Other Fun Amenities
Wood Burning Fireplace
Foosball in basement
Ping pong and darts in garage/game room.
Desk and workspace
Central A/C and heat
Gas and charcoal grills

Golf Cart
Repeat guests, please note that there is no longer a golf cart at Ferris' Retreat.