January 16, 2026
New Buffalo Explored
Collette DiJohn Kemper
THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOTEL
THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOTEL
"Like upscale hostels, Neighborhood is an extrovert's playground offering inviting social spaces inside and out. A communal living and dining room, kitchen, and old-school basement rec room (complete with a self-serve bar) are ideal for an impromptu hang."
— Collette DiJohn Kemper
Summary
New Buffalo Explored profiles The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach as a campy-cool social stay housed in the historic Pinewood Lodge. The property offers private apartment-style suites with kitchens and living spaces, a communal dining room and basement self-serve bar, plus four acres of outdoor gathering spaces and easy access to downtown New Buffalo.