House - Rating 5 (1)

Elegant Ease


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 baths
Half Bathroom 1 half bath
Guests 10 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Location:        New Buffalo
  • Type: House

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Bedroom 1 - Main Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King

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Bedroom 2 - Second Floor
Sleeps: 4
2 Queen

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Bedroom 3 - Second Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 4 - Basement Level
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Located in the finely finished basement, much nicer than it sounds


Description Description
Welcome to Elegant Ease, a beautiful cottage in Merchant Street Cottages, 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, Concierge services, charcuterie delivery and more!

Nestled in the heart of downtown New Buffalo, this luxurious and beautifully decorated cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. With four spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, it comfortably accommodates families or groups looking for the perfect lakeshore getaway.

Even better, you can walk across the street to the community pool or walk to a great Lake Michigan beach just over a 1/2 mile away. You are also close enough to all the fun in downtown New Buffalo that you don't need to use your car while staying in a quiet neighborhood.

The main floor features a large master suite, fully stocked high end kitchen, a half bath, and an open concept living space with plenty of room to relax and unwind. At The front of the home there is a charming screen room with a large dining table that is perfect for enjoying the fresh air bug-free. The living room opens onto a beautiful sunroom with cozy sofas perfect for your morning cup of coffee. 

Head upstairs for two additional bedrooms and a spacious bathroom perfect for a resting up for another night in harbor country.

Head downstairs where there are plenty of cozy nooks to relax in as well as a game table and small bar area perfect for a game of poker or Uno! Take a steam in the sauna in the basement for an extra layer of relaxation and enjoy the heated floors in the lower level which provide extra warmth and comfort. A fourth bedroom, full bathroom, and large laundry room round out the basement 

The home boasts an inviting fire pit for cozy nights outdoors and as mentioned, you have direct access to the community pool across the street. 

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 or S’mores board for your stay? 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.
Community Pool information
The heated outdoor community pool is literally right across the street from our home and is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend for certain, sometimes longer (from late spring to mid-fall at the discretion of our HOA). Please reach out to us before booking dates prior to or after the aforementioned holiday weekends.

Community Rules
No parties ever
Please be considerate with noise levels at the pool
Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM eastern nightly
Outside guests are not allowed at the pool, only your rental guests staying with us

Parking
There is parking for two cars in the driveway and one small car in the garage for sure, it's best to plan on a maximum of three cars. There is also some non-dedicated overflow parking at the end of Taylor Street but it's first come, first served with no guarantees.

Beach Access
The New Buffalo Public Beach is only 6/10 of a mile away!

Coffee Makers
Keurig and a Cuisinart drip coffee maker as well

Fire pit
There is a gel-based gas fire pit on the north patio

Laundry
There is a private washer and dryer in the finished basement

Cameras on site
Ring camera facing out from front door, next to the garage facing out and on the side of the house near the patio facing out

Garage
Guest will have access to the garage

Televisions
There are 4 TVs with streaming - one in the living room, two in the upstairs bedrooms and one in the finished basement

Grilling and chilling 
There is a gas grill, we supply the propane and you supply the food and fun!

Sauna
There is a private sauna in the home's basement

Other Great Amenities
Very well outfitted gourmet kitchen with induction stove top and high end appliances
Two separate screened in porches/ three season rooms
Beach chairs
Beach umbrella
Beach wagon
Finished basement
Board games 
Game table
Exercise equipment - weight pole, bands, mat
Outdoor shower

Amenities 41 Amenities
Family
  • Dishes & utensils for kids
Inside
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Cable
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Dryer
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Fireplace
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Detector
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi
Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Misc Amenities
  • Sauna
Nearby
  • Antiquing
  • Boating
  • Gambling
  • Golf
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Pier Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo
Neighborhood
  • Downtown
  • Wildlife Viewing
Outside
  • Beach Essentials
  • Bird Watching
Pool
  • Pools

Location Location

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Reviews Rating 5 (1) Reviews
Rating 5
Beautiful home with all the upgrades. Loved walking to the beach - only a few minutes away. Walked to breakfast, lunch and dinner - reminded us of Europe trips where we could walk to what ever we needed. Everything is so convenient from this location - we never used our car :)
Anonymous - Posted: 11/8/2024

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