Happy Thoughts Cottage

Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere
Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere
Adorable Downtown Cottage with Firepit, Fireplace, & Yard - Walk Everywhere

House in New Buffalo, Michigan

Guests
4 Guests
Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 Bathroom

Locally Owned & Operated

Southwest Michigan

Southwest Michigan

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating4.72

What our guests are saying...

AI-generated from guest reviews for this property

Happy Thoughts Cottage is described as an adorable, charming, and thoughtfully furnished getaway that feels cozy, welcoming, and even better than expected. Guests praised its comfortable layout, lovely common spaces, tall ceilings, abundant windows, and inviting sunroom, along with beautiful decor, a peaceful yard, and a private setting that feels serene and relaxing. The property is frequently noted as very clean, organized, well maintained, and well appointed with what guests needed for a wonderful stay. Happy Thoughts Cottage also stands out for its excellent walkable location, close to downtown, the beach, shops, restaurants, the grocery store, and other local attractions. Guests especially appreciated amenities such as the well equipped kitchen, fire pit, front and back sitting areas, air conditioning, WiFi, and entertainment options that supported easy and enjoyable stays. Overall, Happy Thoughts Cottage is highly recommended as a delightful retreat for couples, families, and weekend getaways.

Overview

With incredible wall-to-wall windows that let the natural light pour in, this quaint cottage tucked away in a quiet neighborhood of New Buffalo will place you mere blocks from the heart of downtown. Step inside to find a beautifully maintained, air-conditioned space with whimsical decor, vaulted ceilings, and an open-concept kitchen and dining area that give the home a decidedly spacious feel. Enjoy a kitchen with every essential and a peninsula breakfast bar, a dining space with a beautiful wood table, and a living room with a large, comfortable sectional sofa, a gas-powered fireplace, and a wall-mounted flatscreen TV.

Soak up the summer sunshine outside on the front deck, where cafe tables and chairs overlook the large, fenced-in yard with a lush lawn, mature trees, and an in-ground firepit surrounded by comfortable Adirondack chairs. There's also a rear patio with a grill for outdoor cooking, a table with seating for four, and an outdoor shower to welcome you home from New Buffalo Beach (three-quarters of a mile north) each afternoon. At night, two comfortable bedrooms - one with a queen-size bed and one with a pair of twin beds - and a full bathroom are adjacent to the kitchen.

And for those who love a nice stroll, downtown New Buffalo is only a two blocks away, offering great shopping and wonderful eateries.

Things to know:

Streaming TV services available

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan, LLC.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Central AC
Central AC
Gas grill
Gas grill
Beach access
Beach access
Board games
Board games
Cable
Cable
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
DVD player
DVD player
Space heater
Space heater
Fireplace
Fireplace
Internet
Internet
Snowbird-friendly
Snowbird-friendly
Microwave
Microwave
Patio
Patio
Stove
Stove
TV
TV

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

Beds
2 twin beds

Location

New Buffalo, Michigan, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

4.72
53 reviews
5 Star
77%
4 Star
17%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Denise L2025-09-14

Loved the location. Close to town. We could walk everywhere. Loved the fire pit and they left us wood.

Josh W2025-09-02

Great cottage right near the heart of town. Good for young families visiting for the first time.

Tanya N2025-08-18

We have stayed at multiple properties in New Buffalo and this house is by far our favorite. It's the perfect size for a family of four. Perfect location- quiet neighborhood but walkable to the bustling grocery store, shops and restaurants in town. We loved sitting in the front yard area in the mornings and roasting s'mores in the evenings. Home was very clean upon arrival and beds were very comfortable for us (especially coming from a hotel stay where the beds were much too soft and we were literally rolling onto one another). Lots of personal quirky decor that added to the charm and family feel of the place. We will definitely be booking again for our next trip!

Kathy S2025-08-04

Walking distance to everything - great location!

Kathleen T2025-07-13

This house exceeding our expectations for cleanliness. It is a quiet neighborhood and had everything we needed. Walkable to downtown New Buffalo. I would definitely stay here again.

Erin M2025-06-30

We had the best stay at this thoughtfully built and furnished home. Close to downtown New Buffalo and within walking distance of all the best the town has to offer, the rooms and beds were very comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed for a great week with two kiddos in tow. We’ll miss the beach and quiet evenings in the yard. Can’t wait to visit again!

$245
avg / night
Rating4.72

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