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Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo

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In downtown New Buffalo, this 4-bedroom historic home offers a blend of charm and modern convenience. With new appliances, high-speed internet via Starlink satellite and Xfinity, you can unwind after a day exploring the nearby restaurants, bars or beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo

Location, location, location! This completely renovated historic home featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with an upstairs loft can be found nestled in the heart of downtown New Buffalo. Just one block off of the main strip, you are within walking distance of restaurants, bars, the beach, the library, Barney’s grocery store, and the Amtrak. Try your luck at Four Winds casino-only 3 miles away! This home has been outfitted with all new appliances and 4 tvs from 50” to 75”. Washer and dryer on premises. It is equipped with both Starlink satellite and xfinity high-speed internet. Ample parking allows for up to 6 cars.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Captain Whittaker’s House - Prime Location in the heart of Downtown New Buffalo located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Buffalo City Hall and Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Public Library and New Buffalo Township Public Library are also within 5 minutes. New Buffalo Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

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8/10 Good

Nora H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The owner was very accommodating and the location was very convenient to walk to everything in New Buffalo. It comfortably slept our family of 8.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain House stay

We loved our stay in New Buffalo. Host was wonderful. Location stellar. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

elizabeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and everything we needed. Joe was a very good communicator and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is incredible! I stayed here with a group of my friends to enjoy a nice weekend in New Buffalo and it was everything we could ask for. There’s a nice outdoor area, plenty of space, and walking distance to all of downtown and the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025