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Mid-century home with private pool, hot tub, firepit, & Ping-Pong
Full of ease, light, and mid-century style, this home in New Buffalo offers its very own heated swimming pool and a wonderful location four blocks from the beach. This stylish space features an open main-level living area with hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen. Step outside to take a dip in the sparkling pool, relax in the private backyard with an expansive patio overlooking a wooded ravine, or light the grill on the large deck to barbecue while keeping one eye on the pool. Guests can enjoy automatic heat up to 84 degrees - additional heating can be purchased before your stay.
When you're not enjoying the great outdoors, you can play Ping-Pong and darts in the garage, or take the provided golf cart for a spin around the neighborhood. After a night spent soaking in the hot tub, cozied up around the outdoor firepit, or watching movies on one of the two cable-equipped TVs, you'll have your choice of five bedrooms. On the main floor are one king bedroom with an en suite bathroom, one queen bedroom, a third bedroom with a pair of twin beds, and another full bathroom. Downstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms - one with a queen bed, one with two twin bunk beds - and one more full bathroom. All three bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated.
WHAT'S NEARBY
Attraction
Distance from home
Woodlands Course At Whittaker
2.4 Miles
Galien River County Park
5.9 Miles
Hesston Steam Museum
8.3 Miles
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
8.8 Miles
Sandy Acres Clydesdales
9.8 Miles
Chikaming Township Park & Preserve
10.4 Miles
The Acorn
11.5 Miles
THINGS TO KNOW
Garage is insulated, but not heated.
Corn hole and a dart board are provided.
Non-shedding, non-aggressive, adult dogs under 50 lbs. are welcome.
There are several beaches within walking distance and they are not all open at times due to the recent high water level in Lake Michigan. The plentiful beach at the dead end near Tahoma Trail/Lake Shore Drive is reliably accessible and is a short ride in the golf cart or a 15 minute walk.
Please note that the owner asks that you sign an agreement in order to use their golf cart (only available in non-winter months for safety reasons).
The pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Cancellation for this home must be 60 days prior to arrival.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
1 dog , weighing 50 lbs or less, welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval.
Parking notes: This driveway can accommodate 6 vehicles.
1 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD25 per day must be paid prior to check-in. Guests can contact Vacasa after booking to purchase pool heat for your stay.
You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.
AMENITIES
Hot tub (Private)
Internet
Pool (Private)
Washer/dryer (Private)
Cable
Wood-burning fireplace
Firepit
Bedrooms
Pack-N-Play
Children
Children's games
Features
Iron
Washer/dryer : Private
Heating & cooling
Central AC
Fireplace
Partial AC
Wood-burning fireplace
House rules
Dog-friendly
Kitchen & dining
Dishwasher
Fridge
Microwave
Stove
Location
Beach access
Media
Internet
TV
Cable
DVD player
Wireless router
Nearby activities & attractions
Golf nearby
On-site activities
Hot tub : Private
Pool : Private
Heated pool
Ping-pong table
Foosball table
Outdoor
Gas grill : Private
Balcony
Patio
Beach chairs
Deck
Firepit
Enclosed yard
10 reviews
Carmel M.Jul 2022
The Ferris Retreat is a fabulous home. It is beautifully decorated and spacious . The large English walkout basement with 2 bedrooms, full bath and spacious family room allows for multi-family use. The backyard is completely fenced, very private and wooded. The walk to the beach is quite steep and the beach is rocky, but the large pool and hot tub kept our family busy all day. I hope to stay here again as our family of 10 really enjoyed our time together.
Janey W.Mar 2022
Ferris' Retreat was such a great fit for our multiple generation family. The two family rooms (upstairs and down) gave us spaces to gather but yet separate when we wanted. The five bedrooms provided our families good options. The backyard is a magical and secluded space. The garage game room was like a third family room for us with the TV/darts/ping pong. The bathrooms were recently upgraded and top notch. We enjoyed the hot tub, can only imagine what the pool would be like in warmer times. This house has a great combo of indoor amenities and serene outdoor spaces. Can't wait to return during peak summer months.
Adam H.Oct 2021
I stayed here with a group of adults for a long weekend. The house was as advertised and was in a great location. Unfortunately, we did have a few issues with the property.
Firstly, the internet was very spotty to the point of being functionally unusable. We took all the steps we could as detailed in the book to improve our luck but nothing seemed to help.
Secondly, we ate on the back deck (which was very nice) but unfortunately the picnic tables did not seem to be well-kept; one of the benches was wet and rotted and the entire bench broke under the weight of two adult men. Luckily none of us were injured but it is definitely a safety issue and I would be cautious with future use.
As mentioned in another review, the house was uncluttered but definitely could have used a better deep cleaning. There was dust and dirt that was noticeable after walking around. Also, while there were travel-sized shampoo and conditioner, some small soap/body wash toiletries would have been much appreciated.
Overall, the listing was a decent representation of the property but a few issues prevent us from giving a higher rating. Our advice to the property owner is to take steps to improve their internet and wifi connection, and make sure that things are cleaned and inspected to make sure they can be used safely.
Manager response:
Thank you for your review, Adam. We're sorry to read you had some difficulties during your stay. The bench has been repaired and internet restored. A deep cleaning will be scheduled for this fall. We hope to host you again someday!
Louise and Michael S.Jul 2021
Ferris Retreat is a great vacation home for all members of the family from young to old. The owners have carefully considered comfort and functionality for guest while continually making improvements. The new updates of additional beds, hot tub, and foosball table this year were greatly appreciated. Our favorites of Ferris Retreat are the views from the deck with a cup of coffee, large clean pool, great downstairs family room, and a living room for family members to gather and socialize. The kitchen is well appointed with cooking supplies, as we enjoy the house so much we rarely go out and eat. The owners are wonderful people and very responsive to their guests’ needs. After a power outage the owner drove from his out of state home to help with a Wifi problem and then fixed some very minor problems. The local VACASA team are also wonderful, especially Jon and Maria. During the same power outage, my granddaughter needed health treatments which requires electricity. After contacting Joh and Maria about my concerns, they reacted quickly in the middle of the night to meet her needs. Wonderful people! Overall, the weather could have been better, but vacationing at Ferris Retreat made it seem like it was sunny everyday.
Vicki S.Jun 2021
The house had ample space for our family vacation which included 6 adults and 5 little ones. There was plenty of space to spread out and play, plenty of beds for everyone, TV in the basement was great and equipped with a DVD player. We brought our FireStick and had some movie nights which were perfect for the kiddos while the adults made a fire out in the fire pit! It is set in a wooded area which did not always get the best sunlight. However the hot tub came in handy during those shady times and everyone had a blast!
Margaret H.Jun 2021
It was a wonderful house for family and kids. Would be great for bachelor/bachelorette too.
Sarah .Sep 2020
Thank you for providing such an amazing property for our week away. It was perfect for our family of four and my parents to reconnect. The location was secluded yet close to everything we needed and the house itself was just as advertised -- quaint cottage feel with a huge pool surrounded by trees & nature. We will definitely reach back out in the future. Thank you again!
Bridget .Aug 2020
Favorite part was the pool. Consider a queen bed in one of the bedrooms instead of twin beds. Need to post instructions in the house about using the coin operated washer and dryer - we didn’t realize it was complimentary at first.
Manager response:
Thank you for staying with us, Bridget! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the pool! We are pleased to report the homeowner has since added a new queen bed so the bunk room can now accommodate 4 guests. We have also adjusted the signage for the operation of the washer and dryer to make it easier for guests to use. We appreciate your feedback and we hope we have the opportunity to host you again!
Katie .Aug 2020
We had an amazing experience. The house was so clean and welcoming. The owners were so thoughtful about leaving information and instructions around the house, and they even left a gift for my in-laws` anniversary. The kitchen was well stocked - we cooked every night. Loved having the ping pong table. Lots of pool toys. A truly enjoyable experience!
Lisa .Aug 2020
The pool area, fire pit and the lot backing up to the ravine really make the home so very special. We enjoyed the pool very much every day. We had friends in the area that we visited with so we didn`t do much. We did play golf one day in Grand Beach. The golf cart was VERY much appreciated! Everyone was so helpful during our stay. We had a plumbing issue that was taken care of during the stay and the gas tank for the grill was replaced quickly. We had a wonderful experience. I would absolutely stay at Ferris` retreat again!
