House - Rating 4.9 (21)

Michigan Shores Pool Retreat


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 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 - Second Floor Primary Suite
Sleeps: 3
1 King
1 Twin

Primary bedroom with a King bed, a Twin bed, TV, and seating with a large ensuite bathroom

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 2 - Second Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Bedroom with Queen bed upstairs

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Bedroom 3 - Second Floor
Sleeps: 3
1 Bunk
1 Twin

Fun bedroom with a single twin bed and one set of bunk beds.

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Bedroom 4 - Second Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Queen bedroom upstairs


Description Description
Welcome to Michigan Shores Pool Retreat

Formerly known as Dogwood Pool House, Michigan Shores Pool Retreat is a thoughtfully refreshed vacation home nestled in the peaceful Michigan Shores community. Just a short walk from the private association beach, this spacious four-bedroom retreat is designed for families and groups who want to spend quality time together while enjoying the relaxed pace and natural beauty of Harbor Country.

From sunny summer afternoons by the private heated pool to crisp fall evenings around the fire pit and cozy winter nights by the fireplace, this is a home designed to be enjoyed in every season.

Recent updates include a private hot tub, EV charger, and heated garage game room, adding even more ways to relax, play, and gather during your stay.

☀️ Summer 2027 Is Now Open!

The calendar is officially open for Summer 2027, so now is the time to start planning your Harbor Country escape.

Picture long summer days spent by your own private heated pool, walks to the beach, casual dinners on the patio, games in the yard, and evenings gathered around the fire.

Your stay includes:

Private hot tub
Fire pit
Heated garage game room
Ping pong and foosball
Grill and outdoor dining
Private heated pool (May to September)
Private association beach access
Heated garage game room
EV charger
Four comfortable bedrooms

Whether you're planning an annual family vacation, a friends' getaway, or a special gathering, booking early gives you the best opportunity to secure your preferred Summer 2027 dates.

A Home Made for Gathering

With two comfortable living areas, there's plenty of room for everyone to relax without feeling crowded.

Main Living Room

Settle into the comfortable seating, gather around the fireplace, watch a movie, or simply enjoy a quiet evening together.

The fireplace creates an especially inviting atmosphere when the temperatures drop, making this a wonderful spot for fall and winter stays.

Second Living Area

The second living space features soaring cathedral ceilings and an open, airy feel while still maintaining a cozy atmosphere.

Curl up with a favorite book, enjoy a morning cup of coffee, or gather together for conversation after a day of exploring Harbor Country.

The Kitchen & Dining Spaces

The kitchen is truly the heart of the home — a welcoming place to prepare meals, share stories, and enjoy the simple moments that make a vacation memorable.

You'll find:

Modern appliances
Generous counter space
Essential cookware and kitchen basics
Easy flow into the dining areas
Two separate dining spaces

Gather around the main dining table for family dinners and celebrations, or enjoy a more casual breakfast, snack, or cup of coffee in the additional dining area.

The Primary Suite

After a day at the beach or exploring Harbor Country, retreat to the peaceful primary suite.

The room features:

Comfortable king bed with hybrid mattress
Cozy reading nook
Smart TV for relaxing evenings in bed
En suite bathroom with new countertops

It's the perfect place for slow mornings and quiet evenings.

Comfortable Bedrooms for Everyone
Bedroom 2

A bright and peaceful retreat featuring a comfortable Queen bed, perfect for a restful night's sleep.

Bedroom 3

A cozy Queen bedroom offering a comfortable retreat for couples or adults after a day of beach time and exploring.

Bedroom 4

A flexible family-friendly room with two twin beds, making it a great option for children or additional guests.

Bathrooms

The home includes three bathrooms:

Primary en suite bathroom
Full bathroom upstairs
Half bathroom on the main floor

The bathrooms have also been recently refreshed for a clean, comfortable feel.

🎮 The Heated Garage Game Room

One of the home's newest features is the heated garage game room — and it's especially valuable when you're visiting during the cooler months.

Challenge your family or friends to a game of ping pong or foosball, relax in the comfortable lounge area, or give the kids and teens their own place to hang out.

On a chilly fall afternoon or snowy winter evening, you can stay warm and entertained without ever leaving the house.

♨️ Relax Under the Stars

The private backyard gives you another reason to slow down and enjoy your surroundings.

The outdoor space includes:

Private hot tub
Fire pit
Spacious patio
Outdoor seating and dining
Grill
Private yard for games and relaxation
Large heated pool for warm-weather stays

The hot tub is particularly inviting during fall and winter, when you can soak beneath the stars after a day of exploring Harbor Country.

And when summer arrives, the private heated pool becomes the centerpiece of your vacation.

Pool Information

The pool is heated and typically open from Memorial Day through October 1. Availability outside these dates may vary.

🌊 A Walk to the Beach

Located in the serene Michigan Shores neighborhood, the home is approximately a 10–12 minute walk from the private association beach.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the tree-lined neighborhood before spending the day along the lake. Additional beaches are also available nearby in Michiana.

Please note that beach conditions and access can vary depending on weather and lake levels.

Beach Equipment

For your beach days, the home provides:

Beach wagon
Beach umbrella
2 beach chairs
2 foldable camping chairs
1 kiddie chair
Beach toys
🍂 Fall & Winter at Michigan Shores Pool Retreat

While summer brings pool days and beach adventures, fall and winter offer a completely different kind of getaway.

Imagine colorful autumn foliage, peaceful walks along the lake, local shopping and dining, then returning home to a warm and welcoming retreat.

Spend an evening gathered around the fireplace with a good book or movie. Challenge your group to a game of ping pong or foosball. Gather around the fire pit or step into the hot tub for a peaceful soak beneath the stars.

With plenty of comfortable indoor spaces and amenities designed for cooler weather, you don't have to wait for summer to enjoy Harbor Country.

Recent Updates

Michigan Shores Pool Retreat has been thoughtfully refreshed with several new amenities:

Private hot tub
Heated garage game room
EV charger
Recently refreshed bathrooms
New countertops in the primary en suite
🌞 Planning for Summer 2027?

The Summer 2027 calendar is officially open!

If Michigan Shores Pool Retreat has been on your list for a future Harbor Country vacation, now is the perfect time to start planning.

Reserve your dates and look forward to sunny pool days, walks to the beach, outdoor dinners, evening fires, and time together in one of Harbor Country's most relaxing settings.

Book with Third Coast Vacations

Stay with the local experts in Harbor Country.

Guests booking through Third Coast Vacations enjoy concierge services, discounts on beach gear rentals, and insider tips on local restaurants, activities, shopping, and favorite area attractions.

Whether you're planning a Summer 2027 pool getaway, a colorful fall escape, or a cozy winter weekend, your Harbor Country vacation starts at Michigan Shores Pool Retreat.

Parking
Driveway parking for up to four vehicles
Street parking is not permitted in the neighborhood
Important House Rules

🚫 NO PETS — NO EXCEPTIONS

Due to allergies, this home is strictly pet-free.

Exterior security cameras are located at the front door and pool area only.

Amenities 45 Amenities
  • Hot Tub
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
  • Ping Pong Table
Nearby
  • Antiquing
  • Boating
  • Gambling
  • Golf
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Pier Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo
Neighborhood
  • Wildlife Viewing
Outside
  • Bird Watching
  • Electric Vehicle Charger
  • Garage
  • Garden or Backyard
  • Grill
  • Patio or Balcony
Pool
  • Pools

Location Location

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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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$339 1 $287 2 $278 3 $263 4 $309 5 $584 6 $596 7
$385 8 $320 9 $357 10 $311 11 $336 12 $455 13 $445 14
$352 15 $299 16 $305 17 $295 18 $269 19 $389 20 $434 21
$356 22 $433 23 $445 24 $438 25 $468 26 $544 27 $542 28
$362 29 $326 30          
December 2026
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    $329 1 $269 2 $308 3 $421 4 $416 5
$363 6 $346 7 $345 8 $335 9 $365 10 $401 11 $404 12
$379 13 $365 14 $362 15 $356 16 $383 17 $480 18 $461 19
$471 20 $444 21 $453 22 $461 23 $495 24 $513 25 $529 26
$526 27 $539 28 $539 29 $536 30 $541 31    
January 2027
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$453 3 $479 4 $413 5 $397 6 $398 7 $515 8 $529 9
$469 10 $425 11 $392 12 $382 13 $386 14 $544 15 $561 16
$488 17 $443 18 $355 19 $355 20 $377 21 $472 22 $485 23
$414 24 $381 25 $370 26 $370 27 $395 28 $487 29 $491 30
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February 2027
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$418 7 $395 8 $393 9 $404 10 $429 11 $570 12 $574 13
$485 14 $452 15 $421 16 $435 17 $449 18 $542 19 $547 20
$460 21 $431 22 $430 23 $441 24 $453 25 $539 26 $547 27
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March 2027
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$452 7 $425 8 $420 9 $428 10 $448 11 $538 12 $553 13
$462 14 $438 15 $422 16 $433 17 $455 18 $551 19 $564 20
$472 21 $449 22 $436 23 $440 24 $466 25 $620 26 $636 27
$536 28 $459 29 $451 30 $451 31      
April 2027
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$494 4 $464 5 $463 6 $461 7 $492 8 $604 9 $621 10
$495 11 $458 12 $457 13 $454 14 $489 15 $610 16 $625 17
$487 18 $449 19 $449 20 $453 21 $492 22 $633 23 $652 24
$501 25 $455 26 $452 27 $455 28 $526 29 $696 30  
May 2027
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$501 2 $448 3 $443 4 $450 5 $498 6 $684 7 $699 8
$519 9 $459 10 $448 11 $454 12 $510 13 $719 14 $727 15
$526 16 $471 17 $450 18 $459 19 $529 20 $756 21 $770 22
$570 23 $531 24 $507 25 $514 26 $681 27 $999 28 $1,054 29
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June 2027
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$650 6 $683 7 $656 8 $668 9 $764 10 $915 11 $951 12
$723 13 $757 14 $735 15 $716 16 $805 17 $953 18 $1,016 19
$873 20 $743 21 $915 22 $915 23 $915 24 $988 25 $1,023 26
$962 27 $962 28 $962 29 $1,433 30      
July 2027
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        $1,433 1 $1,813 2 $1,832 3
$1,762 4 $1,553 5 $1,341 6 $1,312 7 $1,197 8 $1,302 9 $1,126 10
$1,014 11 $986 12 $978 13 $991 14 $1,119 15 $1,201 16 $1,204 17
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$1,133 25 $1,133 26 $1,133 27 $1,133 28 $1,244 29 $1,168 30 $1,133 31
August 2027
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$1,004 1 $998 2 $999 3 $1,016 4 $1,057 5 $1,138 6 $1,199 7
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Reviews Rating 4.9 (21) Reviews
Rating 5
We had a family of 10 (7 adults and 3 kids under the age of 3) stay here the last weekend of August. This was a great place to stay... VERY roomy so we were able to spread out a bit with the babies which was great. We enjoyed the game room in the garage and the pool as well (which was heated and very clean as well). We were 5 minutes from downtown New Buffalo, so everything was just a few minutes away. I would highly recommend this place for a larger group without hestitation.
Steve - Posted: 9/1/2026
Thank you, Steve! We’re so glad Michigan Shores Pool Retreat had plenty of room for your whole family to spread out and enjoy your time together. It’s great to hear the game room and heated pool were such a hit, and that the location made exploring New Buffalo easy. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation. We’d love to host your family again!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
We enjoyed our week. Pool and hot tub were lovely. Plenty of games and puzzles to keep the group busy. Kitchen is well stocked.
Karin - Posted: 8/8/2026
Thank you, Karin! We’re so glad you enjoyed your week at Michigan Shores Pool Retreat. It’s great to hear the pool, hot tub, games, and well-stocked kitchen made the stay enjoyable for your group. We appreciate the wonderful review and hope to welcome you back!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Great house, with pool, hot tub and game room!!! Family with teens loved it. Very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. A little bit of a trek to the beach, so try to pack light.
Joanne - Posted: 8/2/2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Joanne! We're so happy to hear your family enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and game room. It's great to know the home was clean, peaceful, and a great fit for your getaway. We also appreciate you sharing your tip about the walk to the beach. Thank you for choosing Third Coast Vacations, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
The home is beautiful. We enjoyed time by the pool, the beach and the fun hip restaurants in the city center. The host was kind and responsive. We would definitely come back. It accommodated the ten of us generously. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Ratna - Posted: 7/12/2026
Rating 5
Short walk to beach. House and backyard pool very comfortable!
Meg - Posted: 6/21/2026
Rating 5
We very much enjoyed our stay. The heated pool was wonderful and we used it a lot! We also liked that there was an hot tub to use. Everything was clean and organized for our stay. Check in and out was very easy with no issues during our stay. We would definitely rent this home again in the future.
Stacy - Posted: 6/8/2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Stacy! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Michigan Shores Pool Retreat. It's great to know the heated pool and hot tub helped make your getaway extra relaxing, and that you found the home clean, organized, and comfortable throughout your visit. We're also happy to hear the check-in and check-out process was smooth and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Third Coast Vacations, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in Harbor Country soon! ☀️🏊‍♀️🏡
Third Coast Vacations staff
Rating 5
Above and beyond, the host is very responsive and we enjoyed the place
Mohamed - Posted: 6/2/2026
Rating 5
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the house. It exceeded our expectations. It was so clean, had all amenities, extra pack n play. and even kids toys. The beach was walking distance and New Buffalo’s main strip of restaurants and shops was a short 5 min drive. The neighborhood was peaceful and private.
Third Coast was extremely communicative before and during our stay. We had a couple hiccups with getting in, and the pool, and all were resolved very quickly. Highly recommend!
Marina - Posted: 5/25/2026
Rating 5
The house was beautiful, cant wait to go in the summer to enjoy the pool.
Elvira - Posted: 10/13/2025
Rating 5
We had such a great time! A group of 10 plenty of room for everyone to hang out and enjoy each other’s company. The beach is close enough, maybe bring bikes or a golf cart if you have a smaller group, because it’s around a 20 minute walk.
William - Posted: 10/5/2025
Rating 5
Fabulous house and pool. Wonderful management also. Highly recommend!
Fiona - Posted: 8/13/2025
Rating 5
Everything was great.
jeff - Posted: 8/11/2025
Rating 5
This place was just what we were looking for! It's in a great location, easy access to New Buffalo and the other delightful villages in the area. The nearby private beach was so great, and the pool was wonderful to dip into after a morning of adventuring. Thanks so much for a great vacation!
Emily - Posted: 7/31/2025
Rating 4
The pool is lovely and the house is pretty. The furnishings are adorable and the A/C works great! We had a really good vacation!
Susan - Posted: 7/16/2025
Rating 5
Great place! Highly recommended
Abdul - Posted: 6/15/2025
Rating 5
It was perfect for my needs.
Sean from Oak Park - Posted: 11/1/2024
Rating 5
Just hung at the beach
elizabeth from lagrange - Posted: 8/27/2024
Rating 5
We had a lovely stay at the property. I appreciated all the information that was provided in the weeks and days leading up to our vacation. Pretty much all of my questions were answered with the guides and FAQ that was provided. And to the extent I had very specific questions, the team was very responsive. The home was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We really liked that the pool was so well maintained and the electric pool cover was very convenient. We were also pleasantly surprised by the pool toys and floaties. The kids spent hours in the pool with plenty of toys to keep them occupied. We forgot to bring my youngest nephew's floaties and there was a set that fit him perfectly. Thank you for the comprehensive directions to the nearest beach. We took a walk down there on the first day and really enjoyed both the walk there and the beach.
Lisa from CHICAGO - Posted: 8/27/2024
Rating 5
Great family time
Perfect for spending time near Lake Michigan
elizabeth - Posted: 8/3/2024
Rating 5
The house was beautiful and it was very well kept. It was super clean and we enjoyed our stay very much. The host was very responsive with questions and helped out a lot. Highly recommend.
Dillon - Posted: 7/21/2024
Rating 5
Beautiful home great location
Kizzy - Posted: 6/23/2024
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