Traveling to Southwest Michigan with your dog? You’re in the right place! Third Coast Vacations offers a wide selection of pet friendly vacation rentals in New Buffalo and the surrounding Harbor Country area, including Union Pier, Lakeside, and Sawyer.
Our team is full of dog lovers, and we regularly take our pups out to explore the best of the region. From scenic trails to sandy shores, we’ve tracked down the top dog friendly vacation homes near beaches, parks, and pet-welcoming patios. Below, we’re sharing our favorite pet friendly beach rentals and the best spots in town that welcome four-legged travelers—because your dog deserves a vacation too!
Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails & Pet Friendly Beaches Near New Buffalo, MI
You and your dog can explore the beauty of Southwest Michigan together on the dunes and local hiking trails at these top spots—and more! Many of the trails near our pet friendly vacation rentals are dog-friendly, offering scenic routes through woods, dunes, and lakeshore paths.
While most of Harbor Country’s trails welcome pets, not all do—so be sure to check for leash rules and pet policies before you head out from your dog friendly vacation home.
Warren Dunes
Ready to tire your dog out? Take them hiking at Warren Dunes State park! Not only are there miles of trails for you to explore, there is a dog-friendly beach to check out! *Tip: The sand gets HOT so be careful with paw pads on hot days.
Chikaming Open Lands
With more than a dozen nature preserves in the area, the trails maintained by Chikaming Open Lands are all pet friendly for leashed dogs. Turtle Creek Preserve is a favorite.
Grand Mere State Park
Just down the road from Warren Dunes, Grand Mere State Park offers tons of pet friendly trails! Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach!
Pet-Friendly Restaurants in the New Buffalo area
Dining with your dog can be a challenge, it can be easier to leave them behind but it’s not always feasible on the road. Thankfully in the warmer months you can dine at these restaurants out on the patio!
This Unique, outdoor dining experience is located on the river in Michigan City and is pet and kid friendly! Specializing in fish-forward American fare with a great bar!
Haymarket Brewery & Tasting Room
Located in Bridgman this pet-friendly taproom is great with dogs and happy to allow pets in the outdoor dining area
With lots of grassy areas to explore you and your dog can both enjoy a drink at Watermark Brewing in Stevensville! Beer for you, water for your dog, just to be clear.
Pet-Friendly Wineries in the Southwest Michigan
Want to enjoy some of our area’s local wineries with your pup? These wineries offer tastings that you can enjoy with your dog in tow before crashing at one of our pet friendly beach rentals.
- St Julian
- Round Barn Winery & Tasting Room
- Tabor Hill Winery
- Shady Creek Winery
- Hickory Creek Winery
Harbor Country Area Dog Parks
These area dog parks are a great place for your pup to play off leash with other local dogs!
- Sari Asher Dog Park - New Buffalo, MI - Easy to access dog park in New Buffalo!
- Harbert Community Dog Park, Harbert, MI - A great park for kids and dogs alike!
- Bark Park at Creek Ridge County Park, Michigan City, IN - Nice Dog park in a sprawling county park.
Third Coast Vacations has many homes that are dog-friendly and the perfect home base for you and your family to enjoy the New Buffalo area! Click here to view our pet friendly vacation rentals in New Buffalo and the surrounding areas!