House - Rating 5 (41)

La Dolce Vita


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 baths
Half Bathroom 1 half bath
Guests 12 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Location:        New Buffalo
  • Type: House
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Basement
Sleeps: 1

Twin day bed in the basement

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Bedroom 1 - Main Floor Suite
Sleeps: 3
1 King
1 Twin

Primary suite on the main floor with king bed and twin and ensuite bathroom

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 2 - Upstairs Queen and twin
Sleeps: 3
1 Queen
1 Twin

Bedroom with Jack and Jill bathroom

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 3 - Upstairs Queen and Bunks
Sleeps: 5
1 Bunk
1 Queen
1 Twin

Bedroom with queen bed and bunk beds

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 4 - Basement Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Basement bedroom with Queen bed


Description Description
Welcome to La Dolce Vita, another great home offered by Third Coast Vacations, a full-service vacation rental company run by locals who love Harbor Country.

When you book with us, you’re not just getting another vacation rental—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 just a place to find a great home base for your getaway. Staying with us gets you:

Discounts on beach rentals and other vacation gear

Charcuterie boards and breakfast with free delivery

A concierge who can book winery trips and distillery tours for you

Tons more resources to make your time in Harbor Country amazing

Learn more at the end of the listing!

Located in the heart of New Buffalo, this home is just a short walk to the restaurants in downtown New Buffalo, unique boutiques, the Amtrak stop, the marina, and the public beach.

The home features an open floor plan, two fireplaces, four spacious bedrooms on three levels, three full bathrooms, a large front porch, a screened back porch, and a fenced-in yard with a newly added fire pit.

The main level features a sizable living room with comfortable seating arranged around a fireplace and a large flat-screen TV. Adjacent to the living room is a dining area with access to the screened-in back porch. The well-appointed kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space. Also on the main level is a large master bedroom furnished with one king and one twin bed. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with beautiful stone flooring and a step-in stone shower.

The upper level has two bedrooms. One is furnished with a queen and a twin bed, while the other includes one queen, one twin bed and a twin-over-twin bunk bed. Each bedroom has its own vanity with a sink and shares a Jack-and-Jill style bathroom with a large soaking tub.

The finished lower level offers even more space for your group with an additional living area, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a DVD player. A comfy day bed has been tucked away on the lower level to provide extra sleeping space for guests. You’ll also find a spacious bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and stone flooring. A laundry room with a utility sink and counter space completes the lower level.

The peaceful, relaxing vibe of the home extends to the outdoor spaces, where guests can enjoy the fully fenced-in backyard, complete with seating, a grill, and a fire pit. Want to curl up with a good book? Cozy up in one of the chairs on the large front porch. Feel like heading to the beach? The home includes beach chairs, an umbrella, and a wagon for your use.

Please note:

Fireplaces are operational from November through March, during cooler weather.

The garage is not available for guest use.

For a walkthrough video of this home, as well as more videos of local beaches, vacation homes, and area 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’ll provide you with discount codes for the following:

Weekends Harbor Country – offering beach gear, Maui mats/Lily pads, stand-up paddleboards, cornhole sets, board game boxes, coolers, baby items... and more (believe it or not!).

Bougie Boards – want a charcuterie board awaiting your arrival? How about a s’mores board for the firepit? Don’t feel like making or going out for breakfast? Bougie Boards can help with all of this and more, with free delivery to your vacation rental.

Discount offers will be sent after your reservation is confirmed.

Beach Access
The New Buffalo Public Beach is just 7/10 of a mile away. Head east on Mechanic Street, then turn left on Whittaker. You can walk or drive and park—just note that there is a fee for parking, payable by card at the kiosk.

Pets
Sorry, no pets are allowed.

Parking
There is parking for four cars in the driveway. Street parking is not allowed, but a free lot nearby is available for overflow parking.

Coffee Maker
The home includes both a drip coffee pot and a Keurig-style coffee maker for your convenience

Amenities 40 Amenities
Inside
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Dryer
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Fireplace
  • Game Room
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Detector
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi
Kitchen
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Misc Amenities
  • Foosball
  • Games
Nearby
  • Antiquing
  • Boating
  • Gambling
  • Golf
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Pier Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo
Outside
  • Bird Watching
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden or Backyard
  • Grill
  • Patio or Balcony

Location Location

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Reviews Rating 5 (41) Reviews
Rating 5
Great house for our family vacation, our 6th year here. The layout was excellent for our three families with kids ranging in age from 3-14. Lots to do in the area, New Buffalo and Warren Dunes beaches were our go to. We enjoyed family dinners at the house, and ordered in from Villa Nova. Comfortable, spacious, well equipped house. Bring your own beach towels, we only found one in the house. Looking forward to staying here again next year!
Violeta - Posted: 7/18/2026
Rating 5
The house was as described, had enough space for us and was a good walkable distance from the downtown area. Loud trains do come through the backyard blaring their horns every few hours but it doesn’t come through overnight
Jesse - Posted: 7/10/2026
Thank you for your review, Jesse! We're so glad La Dolce Vita had the space you needed and that you enjoyed being within walking distance of downtown. We appreciate you mentioning the nearby train activity as well, as it's part of the character of the area and something future guests may find helpful to know. Thank you for choosing Third Coast Vacations, and we hope to host you again!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
My husband and I recently stayed with our two daughters and their families—a total of six adults and four children. The three levels and 3.5 bathrooms worked out perfectly, and we never felt crowded. Both the dining room and front room provided ample space for us to gather.
The location is excellent and very walkable to downtown shops and restaurants; the ice cream store just a few blocks away was a wonderful bonus. Additionally, the train in the back was not an issue AT ALL; the children, aged 6 to 10, actually enjoyed trying to catch a glimpse of it as it passed. We also made great use of the backyard for games and baseball.
They were so responsive when we called regarding a small issue. They are a great company to work with, and we would definitely stay here again.
Colleen - Posted: 6/8/2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Colleen! We're delighted to hear La Dolce Vita was such a great fit for your family gathering. It’s wonderful to know the spacious layout, multiple living areas, and large dining spaces provided plenty of room for everyone to relax and spend time together. We're also glad you enjoyed the walkable location, backyard amenities, and all that New Buffalo has to offer. Thank you for your kind words about our team’s responsiveness, and we truly appreciate you choosing Third Coast Vacations. We would love to welcome you and your family back for another Harbor Country getaway soon! ☀️🏡❤️
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Awesome place!
Rebecca - Posted: 6/2/2026
Rating 5
This was a beautiful home. Plenty of space and all of it used smartly. Such a great location for a New Buffalo stay, walking distance to Stray Dog and the beach.
Pam - Posted: 4/28/2026
Rating 5
Beautiful home. Had a great weekend trip!!
Hope - Posted: 4/5/2026
Hope,
thanks for staying with us and hope you got to experience some great time with your group in New Buffalo
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Anonymous - Posted: 3/4/2026
Rating 5
Although we forgot to write in the journal at La Dolce Vita, we do want to thank the owners for providing an ideal spot for our family gathering. Everyone of the 11 had a good place to sleep comfortably. The house was well-provisioned for showering, visiting, and putting on meals too.
Caroline - Posted: 12/28/2025
Caroline
We will definitely pass along your comments to the owners. They spent a lot of time and energy updating the house with painting, new furniture, amenities this past year, and hopefully you enjoyed it. Please come back again.
thanks
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Very comfortable, spacious home with plenty of seating for all. Beds are comfortable, huge dining table for everyone to gather round. You can walk to town and restaurants. Excellent location.
Jane - Posted: 11/4/2025
Rating 5
Anonymous - Posted: 10/22/2025
Rating 5
We had a great time and loved the house! It was beautiful and so spacious and fit our large group with no problems. Highly recommend.
Kylie - Posted: 8/24/2025
Rating 5
Such a great place to stay for our end of summer family vacay! So close to town and so much to do! We had a great time and felt right at home. They had everything we needed and more. We will definitely be back.
Natalie - Posted: 8/19/2025
Rating 5
This house was fantastic for my family and I! We loved it.
Carly - Posted: 8/6/2025
Rating 5
New Buffalo MI Rental
The house was very clean with modern appliances and great furnishings. We really enjoyed the indoor space and front and rear porches. Bedroom layouts were perfect for our family. Very close to town and the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Jeff - Posted: 7/30/2025
Rating 5
Great location and plenty of beds!
Charlie - Posted: 7/21/2025
Rating 5
We loved the house! Great location and great spot for a large group/family
Donald - Posted: 5/25/2025
Rating 5
Nice place to stay for extended family.
We loved walking to town. Very spacious. Each family had their own space and bath. Perfect. The little ones loved the train going by while sitting on the great screened in porch. Would stay again.
Anonymous - Posted: 12/15/2024
Rating 5
Family Get-A-Way
Great Property and Location
Anonymous - Posted: 10/10/2024
Hi Brent, thanks for spending some time with us and for taking the time to review your stay! I hope we can have you back soon! Jon and the folks at Third Coast Vacations in New Buffalo
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
We did the public beach, local shopping & restaurants.
Ashley from Mount prospect - Posted: 9/27/2024
Rating 5
The house was very clean and had everything we needed during our stay. The location is great as well. While we didn't mind the train, it might be worth noting in your description for future renters.The staff was easy to work with and responsive prior to out stay. We did not have any issues during our stay.Front and back porch were awesome. The weather was wonderful to hang outside.
Jennifer from Harrison Twp - Posted: 9/27/2024
Rating 5
Great location. We walked, I think, everywhere in town!
Jill from Glen Ellyn - Posted: 8/27/2024
Rating 5
Company was very responsive
jim from Scottsdale - Posted: 8/21/2024
Rating 5
Mullen Familly
This property was very comfortable and allowed everyone easy access to downtown New Buffalo. The rental company was very quick to respond concerning the leak in the main level powder room. The locks on the upstairs bath should be looked at as their mechanism did not properly lock so privacy for those bedrooms was a bit of a challenge. The refrigerator should have been wiped out and the bag of to go food should have been thrown away. I understand there are a lot of properties, but we were please to see a Mr. Coffee and lots of trash bags provided. Since there were no clear directions on trash pick-up procedure and days of collection, it was not put out on the street on time. None of this created a huge problem, but updates in the guest book to address these questions would help everyone who stays here. It is a lovely home with a delightful open plan and nice amenities.
NANCY - Posted: 8/13/2024
Rating 5
Beautiful house with every thing you need!
We really enjoyed our stay! It is a long 15 minute walk, up hill from the beach with all of your stuff for "Older" adults, but very convenient to New Buffalo happenings. Super comfy beds! Not much of a view, but very quiet neighborhood close to the harbor. Storage sheds block the view from the back of the house to the lake. Lots of comfy seating for our party of 6 adults!
Donna - Posted: 8/4/2024
Rating 5
Great house and everything was as described!House was perfect for two families and location was great!The location
Joanne from Crystal Lake - Posted: 7/9/2024
Rating 5
Spacious with several beds, good location, nice backyard, ample parking
Andrew - Posted: 6/16/2024
Rating 5
We found our stay to be exceptional. Truly a 5-Star experience!It was a perfect stay for a great price.The staff was always available for comments and questions. The property is perfectly located within walking distance of breweries, shops, and Lake Michigan.
Ryan from Lexington - Posted: 10/19/2023
Rating 5
Nicely decorated with plenty of room Location close to town
Gloria from Naperville - Posted: 10/19/2023
Rating 5
Yearly trip to New Buffalo
The house is very nice, clean and much bigger than it seemed in the pictures. Front porch was great for breakfast. The sun is in the front of the house in the morning and the back yard in the afternoon. Good location, lots of supplies in the kitchen, close to everything, lots of windows and an all around nice place to stay. There was only three of us but we might come back with more family next year.
Anonymous - Posted: 10/17/2023
Matt, thanks for spending some time with us and for the great review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back soon.
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Perfect Stay!
We came in for the Notre Dame game on 9/2/23 and absolutely loved this property. The management team is quick to respond and super nice. The house is a huge space that's great for families and friends that's close to South Bend and Chicago. Plus, easy walking distance to fun shopping, food, breweries, and the beach. We will definitely stay with them again.
Ryan - Posted: 9/5/2023
Ryan, thanks for spending the holiday with us! We are glad that you had fun and hope we can have you and your group back soon.
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Everything was great! Well stocked house, (except for paper towels and garbage bags). Toys and beach equipment were convenient. Close to everything local in New BuffaloThis house worked really well for 3 families with kids aged 11 years to 5 months old. Lots of space to be together to eat, play games, watch tv. Lots of individual space for families. Nice back yard for water balloons. Kids loved drawing on driveway with colored chalk that was provided. Large dining room table for family dinners and well stocked kitchen
Violeta from Justice - Posted: 8/17/2023
Rating 5
Everything and more. Great location and beautiful house. Location, cleanliness and easy of communication prior and during the stay.
Wanda from WHEELER - Posted: 8/15/2023
Rating 5
Great Family Stay
We had a wonderful time. It was a clean house , with spacious rooms, plenty of comfortable beds, bathrooms and towels. Kitchen had everything we needed. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch and drinking our morning coffee. Thanks much!
Denise - Posted: 8/15/2023
Denise, coffee on this particular front porch is pretty heavenly - we are so glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for being such great guests, we would love to host you again next time you are in the area.
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Great place to stay
Love the property and the location
Anonymous - Posted: 8/9/2023
Brent, thank you so much for your review! Glad you liked the home and location.
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Patricia from Glen Ellyn - Posted: 4/19/2023
Rating 5
a wonderful and spacious home. well kept. I liked the pineapple decorations
Paul - Posted: 3/26/2023
Paul, thank you so much for staying with us! Glad you liked the Pineapples and hope we are able to host you again in the future!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Jill from Lagrange - Posted: 3/21/2023
Rating 5
Perfect house for our “Girls Weekend”
This house was perfect for my daughters, daughter in-law , sister, and my, annual, “Girls Weekend “. We’ve stayed here once before, a few years back , and once again found it comfortable , warm and homey. Everyone who had scheduled massages , commented about the wonderful massages they received at Evolve Spa. Grocery store was close by, and everyoone working there was very friendly. Booking was easy with no issues. Just perfect for our four day stay.
Anonymous - Posted: 1/23/2023
Patricia, Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are so happy you and your girls loved your stay with us and enjoyed massages! Hope to host you again next year!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Enjoyed our stay, three couples for long weekend.
Linda - Posted: 10/30/2022
Linda - thank you so much for staying with us, we are so glad that you had such an excellent stay.
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
This house is fantastic! We had 9 people in our group and plenty of space for all. The location is prime and within walking distance of the town. The only con is it is right next to the train tracks, but we only heard the train come by twice during our 2 night stay.
The host is wonderful. They left us a bottle of wine, snacks and water bottles. Before checking in we received a link to an easy to navigate guidebook with information on arrival, the town and departing. Check out instructions were simple.
10/10 would come back again!
Mary Cathryn - Posted: 10/23/2022
Mary Cathryn,

Thanks so much for leaving us a great review - we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope we get the chance to host you again next time you're in the area.
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
A nice large house with separated sleeping quarters and easy access to downtown New Buffalo.
Eric - Posted: 10/8/2022
Eric,
So glad you had such a nice stay and we look forward to hosting you again next time you're in the area!
Third Coast Vacations staff
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