House - Rating 5 (19)

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 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 (19) Reviews
Rating 5
This was our first time using Airbnb and this property exceeded our expectations. Third Coast was accurate in the description and responsive to our questions once we arrived.
We went off season and still had plenty to do. We would rent this property again in warmer weather.
Janice - Posted: 12/28/2025
Janice,
Glad you enjoyed a wonderful holiday at the property. We personally think this house is furnished and decorated to the nines. Please come back in the summer when you can walk all around downtown, use the community pool, and enjoy everything Lake Michigan has to offer.
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Everything was wonderful. My only disappointment was losing my makeup bag and the housekeeping service not getting back to the owner. This is a great house if you have a larger group and want to be close to all the new Buffalo hot spots.
Holly - Posted: 11/23/2025
Rating 5
The house was just amazing! They left snacks on the counter which was a nice touch.
Kristen - Posted: 11/13/2025
Rating 5
Worked out great for a weekend away, we fit nicely with closet space and bathrooms, had no issues with all the amenities - they were as listed, and a lovely space to hang out. Location was very walkable to the main downtown area and the beach.
Allison - Posted: 10/5/2025
Rating 5
We absolutely loved the home we stayed in to celebrate my moms 60th! Everyone raved about how beautiful and clean the house was. The decor was so cute and was the perfect amount of space for 10 people. Everything was clean and exactly as expected. Great stay!
Allie - Posted: 9/21/2025
Rating 5
We had the best time celebrating a 40th birthday at this beautiful property! It was decorated beautifully, is walkable to everything in downtown New Buffalo, and has everything you need for a great stay. We’ll be back!
Samantha - Posted: 9/11/2025
Rating 5
We booked this property for a weekday girls’ getaway, and both the home and its location completely exceeded our expectations. The space was beautifully decorated and within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. We loved the amenities—the pool, fire pit, and poker table were all big hits! We’re already looking at another Third Coast Vacations property for a family trip since we loved this spot so much, but this time we’ll need a couple more bedrooms and a place that’s pet-friendly. All in all, it was truly one of our best trips ever!
Brittany - Posted: 9/9/2025
Rating 5
This was the perfect spot for our girls weekend trip! Beautifully decorated, close proximity to the beach and restaurants/shopping, and the comfiest beds ever! Plenty of space for a big group. What a dream, I’d love to go back!
Elizabeth - Posted: 9/1/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful home and great location to everything. Perfect for our family get away. Can't wait to return!
Julie - Posted: 8/25/2025
Rating 5
Gorgeous house with a great location!
Nikki - Posted: 7/12/2025
Rating 5
The home was perfect for our family! Beautifully furnished with everything needed to feel right at home. Perfect location with pool across the street and just a few blocks to shopping, restaurants, grocery store, bars, beach. Highly recommend!
Melissa - Posted: 7/5/2025
Rating 5
Wonderfully decorated and beautiful home!
The home was so beautiful our kids didn’t want to leave. It is walking distance to all of the main restaurants and a great family friendly place to stay.
Natalie - Posted: 6/25/2025
Rating 5
Great location and gorgeous house
Such a great stay at this gem! It’s the perfect location walkable to everything and a 4 min drive to the beach. This is our second time staying in this neighborhood. It’s safe and quiet. Plenty of space for 8 adults and privacy for married couples with the first floor master and basement bedroom. Very clean! The beds were so soft! The only thing that would help is not having the nest thermostats change. At night there seemed to be automatic settings and it would go up to 74 at night which made it hot to sleep especially after time in the sun. Other than that- everything was great! Thanks for a great clean house!
Jenna - Posted: 6/22/2025
Rating 5
Ashley - Posted: 6/10/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful Property
The property was absolutely perfect! I can't think of anything that could be improved upon. The location was within walking distance to town and Lake Michigan. All the rooms and bathrooms were large and decorated beautifully. We will definitely return. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Janet A. - Posted: 5/27/2025
Rating 5
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Our stay here was great for my sisters bachelorette party! The house is soo cute and well decorated.
Gabriele - Posted: 5/18/2025
Rating 5
I had my bachelorette party here this past weekend and it exceeded my expectations in every way! The house is ADORABLE and has so many entertaining areas for my party of 10. The decorating and vibes are picture-perfect. The bedrooms, closets, and bathrooms were very clean and spacious. We felt like we were at a luxury resort all weekend- none of us wanted to leave! The location is also impeccable, as we were a 5-10 minute walk to local coffee shops, bars/restaurants, and the beach! I highly recommend this house for the ultimate girls trip!!!!!
MaKaylah - Posted: 4/21/2025
Rating 5
Elegant Ease was beautiful!
The decor was beautiful and so wonderful for a girls weekend. The kitchen is so well equipped! We felt just at home. Love the cottage/beach vibe. The beds are so comfortable! The level of detail in all the rooms and bathrooms is so appreciated from room fans to the extras in the closet, no corner went unnoticed.
We stayed during non busy season so parking wasn’t an issue but can totally see how parking could become a challenge during busy season (July) and being strategic in your car arrangement is totally needed.
Bathrooms had great towels. Not flimsy hotel quality - way better.
We will definitely be back to this house. I wish we stayed longer!
Katie - Posted: 4/13/2025
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 :)
Doug - Posted: 11/8/2024
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