A family-friendly stay in the heart of New Buffalo awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Lake Michigan and Turtle Creek Preserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 3 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a dining area are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers an outdoor pool, a games room and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this New Buffalo holiday home include Four Winds Casino New Buffalo and Blue Chip Casino.
Whittaker Woods Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Michiana Beach - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 18 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Four Winds Sports Bar - 10 min drive
Timbers at Four Winds Casino - 11 min drive
The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - 19 min walk
Redamak's Tavern - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants
Fall/winter special. Rent 2 nights get 3rd night free.
Welcome to Harbor country, home to the magnificent Lake Michigan coastal towns, fantastic restaurants, national parks, breweries and wineries. This sprawling soon to be 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 family room ranch is the perfect place for you and your family.
First floor: -King bedroom with tv, walk in closet, and master bath -Two queen bedrooms and a full bathroom -Spacious dining room with seating for 8 -Large gourmet kitchen with island and additional seating for 4 and plenty of counter space. -Large family room with fireplace and a flat-screened smart TV
Basement: -Large bedroom with two full size beds and double closets. -Additional queen bedroom. -Another large family room with flat screened smart tv and sectional. -Brand new bar with seating for 6 and smart tv -Full bathroom with tiled shower -Pub table and chairs -Laundry room - Shuttle board
Backyard: -Outdoor games -Fire pit -Heated pool
Nearby: -This location is ideal in so many ways- we are just a short walk to Hummingbird lounge, Brewster's Italian, or waterside fine dining at Bentwood Tavern or The Terrace Room. From our home you'll enjoy the short walk to downtown New Buffalo and the beach.
Also we are just an hour away from Chicago by car or Amtrak, you'll soon be steps away to all the conveniences of Harbor Country. Hop on a shuttle to Four Winds Casino, or a short drive to Blue Chip Casino and the Outlet Mall. A great place to take walks to town or the beach as well as bike riding. Tour the wineries and micro-breweries and so much more.
For your information the local ordinance has quiet hours at 11pm and we ask that our guests respect that as we live on a quiet residential block. Strictly enforced. For that reason we do not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties. NO candles or open flames allowed on property - inside or outside. Also we have added an exterior camera to monitor the exterior of our home for liability reasons for our insurance. It is located at the side of driveway. There are absolutely no cameras located inside the house or facing the pool. Pool will be closed October 18- May 10th.
There is a house guide in a binder at the property with all the information you will need.
Also, City of New Buffalo passed an ordinance, effective 6/14/21, that limits parking to 4 cars maximum, limits number of guests to 14, enforces the noise ordinance and requires a Reservation Summary. That form requests the full name and date of birth for the main contact, full name and age of each guest, and make, model and license plate number (including State) for each car that will be on the property. That form needs to be in the city’s hand no less than 24 hours before reservation. That form will be sent to you in a fillable format but if you would rather send me the information, I can fill it out for you. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Note from host: Smoking/vaping is forbidden- $200 will be charged
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Heated pool
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
Garden
Unit size: 3,100 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
As this house is in a neighborhood we must insist that you respect our neighbors and keep the noise level down after 10 pm. Strictly enforced
Pool hours - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm. Please follow all swimming safety protocols. No lifeguard-guests accept all liability. Please close pool after 10pm
Host shall send to renter for their electronic signature a Release for pool use & rental agreement and reservation summary prior to reservation date
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Strictly enforced.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking/vaping is forbidden- $200 will be charged
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Strictly enforced.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Strictly enforced. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?
The closest beach to Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants is New Buffalo Public Beach (1.6 km).
Does Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants have a pool?
Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants has a heated pool and a pool.
What luxury perks are available at Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.
Is Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?
No, Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants ?
No, pets are not allowed.
Red Oak-5 bedroom with in ground pool, fireplace-walk to restaurants Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 79 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mary C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
louise b.
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was all we had expected and more. Five friends having a getaway; and it was wonderful. The amenities were all over and above in every way. Space, comfort, amenities and location were all top notch. Definitely recommend and if we are ever in area again; will certainly stay there.
louise b.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gary F.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
If you're looking for a peaceful retreat with all the comforts of home, look no further than here. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. Walking distance to the down town restaurants bars and shops. Quick drive to the casino as well. Would stay here again
Gary F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patty G.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This house is wonderful. It’s comfortable, modern and clean! Pool water was nice and warm and cover was easy to operate. We had 4 children under 3 with us and walked to town and the beach. We loved it!
Patty G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our family vacation with the pool and location!! Better than advertised.
Michael D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy W.
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our family enjoyed this beautiful home so much! The space was perfect for our group of 3 families of 6 adults and 3 kids. The kitchen was well appointed with amazing upgraded appliances. The beds were super comfy. The heated floors in 2 of 3 bathrooms were an unexpected treat! The home was VERY clean and exactly as described. The pool and backyard was so enjoyable. The pool gets sun for part of the day and shade for part of the day. It was especially nice to have the heated pool in addition to the cool waters of nearby Lake Michigan. The fire pit was a wonderful way to end the day. The trip to the beach is super easy and the pool toys, beach equipment and towels made it very easy! The home is designed so well with plenty of space to gather and plenty of space for private relaxation. Someone enjoyed the front porch swing every day! The rooms are all generally larger than the photos make them appear. The lighted shuffle board in the basement is FUN! The hosts were very responsive and easy to work with throughout the booking process and our stay. If we are in the area again, we will absolutely stay in this beautiful home again!
Tammy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelley Z.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellence!
This is our second time staying at the Red Oak. The house is very clean and well stocked throughout. The location is excellent and having the pool is such an added bonus. Mary is easy to communicate with and helps to make sure the stay is 10/10. I highly recommend this property to anyone traveling to New Buffalo. We will be back!
Kelley Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liz M.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at Red Oak. My family was visiting from Ireland, and this was the perfect place for us to stay together where all the kids could enjoy ample pool time. The home was spotless and well-appointed, and much larger than it looks in photos. The neighborhood is peaceful and very conveniently located. I think a regular trip to Red Oak will become a family tradition for us!
Liz M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly D.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Red Oak was wonderful! The house was beautiful! Mary was an excellent host!
Kelly D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patty R., Chesterfield, Michigan
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual multi-generation family vacation!What a gem! This home worked great for our family of 8 adults and 4 kids (age 2-5). We had plenty of room to spread out. The back pool area and deck were the highlight of our stay, but we also enjoyed the front porch & swing! We had everything we needed to go to the beach and to hang out at home. The location was nice, a bit away from town but not too far! We also rented the golf cart which worked great for quick trips to Oink’s for ice cream, grocery runs to Barney’s and trips to the beach to watch the beautiful sunsets! Would definitely come back to this home again if we were going to be in the area. Mary & Tom were great and quickly responded to any questions.
Patty R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jo M., Missouri
24 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway
This was a beautiful property in a lovely residential area close enough to downtown for a nice walk. My grandchildren were delighted with the pool (as were the adults who were happy that it was heated). The home is beautifully decorated and so comfortable and outfitted with top of the line appliances. The hosts are also very friendly and generous and seek to make your stay a real pleasure. Would absolutely stay again when we would want more than 2 bedrooms (the house has 5 spacious ones).
Jo M.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maddie H.
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Such an amazing stay!
Overall wonderful experience. Mary was so communicative and helpful. The house was beautiful and the perfect place for a long weekend with friends. Great outdoor area for gathering! Can’t recommend this place enough, we will definitely be back!
Maddie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary Fran M.
17 Sept 2024
Mary Fran M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Virginia R.
12 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
House fire
House was great until it caught fire first morning we were there and we had to run for our lives. Now still trying to collect the rest of my money from VRBO
Virginia R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna K.
14 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
Charming home in a great location! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The home was so welcoming and well appointed. It was beautiful, clean and had everything we could want. We travelled with 3 small children. It was very child friendly. the pool was definitely a highlight. The location made it easy to walk to town and get anything we wanted. We're hoping to make our visit a new annual tradition.
Donna K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gannon N.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing - Highly Recommended!
I booked this for a surprise birthday party for my Wife and her Family and couldn't be happier with the result. This house is bigger than it appears in the pictures. There is plenty of space for 10+ people to sleep. High-end finishes, VERY clean, and outstanding location. That being said, the true star is the back patio, pool, and proximity to the beach.
We would return to this house in a heartbeat! Thank you for such a great stay!
Gannon N.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
SARAH B.
19 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
Our group of 7 girlfriends have been renting properties for our annual retreats for a decade, and we all agreed this was the nicest house we've stayed in. It was so spacious, beautiful, well appointed, and well stocked. There was so much attention to detail. It's especially great for larger groups who want ample, comfortable seating. We also really appreciated all the large, comfy beds; we're past the age of wanting to rent a house with rooms full of bunk beds.
The only negative was some repetitive noise from (I assume) the sump pump was disruptive for those sleeping in the basement.
We would absolutely stay here again.
SARAH B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jules C., Ann Arbor, MI
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Our stay at Red Oak was wonderful. There was space for everyone. We loved the pouch on sunny mornings/afternoons, loved the proximity to town and all the ways the house was comfortable. It fit our needs for a weekend trip perfectly.
Jules C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Augie B.
5 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House
This is the second house of Mary's that we've stayed at, and they were both great. We had a wonderful time playing ping pong and just watching tv downstairs on the nice big couch. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us and the beds were so comfortable. Mary is also very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We can't wait to come back in the summer!
Augie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynda J.
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pottery Barn Retreat
Never have we had a VRBO property as tastefully decorated or as clean as Red Oak. The owner left no stone unturned when it came to guest comfort. Tasteful and comfortable, with every need anticipated. Thank you so much for a memorable weekend. As we age these short friend retreats become more important each time. Hopefully we will be able to return to this New Buffalo gem this spring.
Lynda J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy Z.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Perfection
This property exceeds every expectation!
Amy Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denis J.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This house is a great setup and well taken care of. The owners are very responsive and location is close to everything.
Denis J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley P.
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This house was perfect for my family to come stay at for the weekend. We were all in town from out of state for my sister's wedding and this house fit us all perfectly! My only complaint is that we just didn't get to stay long enough!! Mary was great with communication and we had an issue with a beeping smoke alarm that they came right over and fixed. We will most certainly be back!!
Ashley P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danette S., ELMWOOD PARK
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of space and little extras!
This house was perfect for our group! It has a big open floor plan, which is great for socializing. The pool was amazing, and the cover was very easy to use. Each towels, sunscreen, and bug spray were provided. The basement space is huge! We had two small children under 3 years old, and it was great to put them to bed downstairs and still hang out upstairs without them waking up. All bedrooms have plenty of space and the house is well equipped with towels, shampoo and soap, and plenty of little extras. We were very pleased with our stay and would definitely stay here again!
Danette S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our second time at Red Oak!
This house/property is just perfect. Great location, awesome pool, it’s stocked with essentials plus all the things that make it easier to travel (lots of towels, good quality shampoo/soaps, coffee, knives, cookware, pack n play, pool toys, to name a few), the beds are comfortable, laundry (so great with young kids!), good beds/bedroom ratio, and Mary and Tom are so responsive and such great hosts. What more could you ask for?