Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe - Berrien County

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Benton Harbor, MI

Harbor Shores Golf Club15 min walk
White Pine Winery5 min drive
Silver Beach6 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2nd floor bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe

Our family's cottage was completely renovated in 2018 in a bright, farmhouse-inspired style. It's located in an old residential neighborhood in Benton Harbor, about 200 yards from the Jack Nicklaus-designed Harbor Shores Golf Course (and the equally-enticing North Pier Brewery and North Shore Inn Restaurant!). A short 10min drive will take you to Jean Klock Beach, Silver Beach, Tscornia and Rocky Gap. In the area you will also find wineries, breweries, antique shops, bars & restaurants, coffee shops, and the infamous Silver Beach Pizza.

You'll find a fire pit and bbq grill outside and a cozy fireplace inside. Our 2-story house has ample backyard play space, baby gates, pack-in-play, and a few toys for the kiddos...and a drip coffee machine, 50-inch tv, and plenty of ice for the adults. There's a whole-house water purifier and the furnace filter is changed frequently. We only use fragrance-free detergent and hypoallergenic dryer sheets for towels and bedding. Note: the only bathroom is located on the second floor.

Property manager

Kathy Mendoza

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Any additional day or night guests are subject to a $200/guest fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Benton Harbor

This holiday home is located in Benton Harbor. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

Harbor Shores Golf Club - 15 min walk
White Pine Winery - 5 min drive
Silver Beach - 6 min drive
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive
Lake Michigan College - 13 min drive

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 5 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Grand Crossing - 5 min drive
Silver Beach Pizza - 5 min drive
La Perla Produce - 6 min drive
The Boulevard Inn & Bistro - 5 min drive
Blossom Trails Golf Club - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe located?

Situated in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harbor Shores Golf Club and Lake Michigan. White Pine Winery and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Benton Harbor

We love the house and the back yard. The house was very clean and tidy and also adorable. Also, there were beach towels and beach chairs which was fantastic! We certainly used them on the beach. We were in town for a wedding and it was a very comfortable place for us to stay and easy access to where we needed to be.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

Was a perfect getaway for us. The house was very clean and cozy and only minutes from the beaches and downtown. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

K S.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THIS is the place to stay for Beach time

Our plans were to explore Benton Harbor/ St Joe plus spend lots of time on the beach over Labor Day weekend. Arrival was easy Everything extra white, tidy, & clean Lots of towels Kitchen was great for making eggs, sausage, hardboiled eggs, sandwiches, premade cookie dough cookies. Table was great for several family meals & conversation. Drank wine on the backyard deck. Kids played in BEAUTIFUL large backyard for a total of about 2 hours over the weekend. Parents slept in main floor bedroom, 2 kids in upstairs queen, other 2 kids in 2 twin beds in other upstairs bedroom. Little room at top of stairs was perfect for lots of kids card games, kids had little lamps to draw and read in bed by. Drive to Tiscornia Park/ Beach in morning.... quick enough drive to come back to the house for a quick lunch, then back to the beach. Really close Guys - SO FUN, SO close to Tiscornia Park, Jean Klock, Mason Jar, Silver Beach & Pizza, Lake Bluff Park etc etc. We spent several hours every day at beach - so nice to come back to this beautiful space. Our family really needed this and it so delivered. Hosts were so great and accomodating. If youre looking for a Spot - THIS IS IT.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip

Very clean, comfortable beds, nice yard. Perfect location for beaches and sightseeing. Drop in star for area because of the area needed to drive through to get to the house was a little iffy at night. Traveled with husband and sister and brother-in-law for golf. Upstairs bathroom was not a problem for us. House cleanliness was a 10 which is most important to me. Well done cottage!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023