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2 miles to downtown St. Joseph and 1/2 mile to beaches

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Dining
Dining
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club
  • Place, White Pine Winery
  • Place, Silver Beach
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Downstairs bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Main Level 2nd Master

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Master

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstair bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level master

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Main Level Master 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 miles to downtown St. Joseph and 1/2 mile to beaches

Recently renovated, this beautiful home is 2 miles to downtown St. Joseph 1/2 a mile to the beaches. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, sleeps 8 (1 king sized bed, 2 queen sized beds, and 2 twin beds). Brand new kitchen complete with 6 gas burner stove and 36 inch range, drawer microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and large capacity washer and dryer. Jetted tub, gas fireplace, large lawn, deck, and open floor plan.

This home sits on half an acre and has a propane outdoor grill, an outdoor fire pit with seating for you and your guests, and a small deck with seating for 4. The property is treated every 3 weeks for mosquitoes, so outdoor use in the evenings is enjoyable. A Tesla charger in the garage is available upon special request.

We provide 8 beach towels, 8 beach chairs, and 2 beach umbrellas to use during your stay so you can pack a little less for your vacation.

This home affords both privacy and convenience being close to town, but not in the middle of the crowds. Located across the road from the Jack Nicklaus golf course, Harbor Shores, and is surrounded by wineries and breweries in the local area. Kayak, paddle board, and scooter rentals are a 3 min drive away as well as excellent restaurants. Enjoy Silver Beach, The Carousel, Whirlpool fountains, and so much more only a 3 minute drive. You can enjoy it all from this beautiful, quiet space!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are strictly limited to 8 overnight guests total. No additional overnight guests are allowed. We are firm on this rule.
Park in the driveway and not on the street or grass.
No loud parties or music. No illegal activities. This home is located in a quiet neighborhood.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • White Pine Winery - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Silver Beach - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 4 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kilwin's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anemel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Houndstooth - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Azul Tequila - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 miles to downtown St. Joseph and 1/2 mile to beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 miles to downtown St. Joseph and 1/2 mile to beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 miles to downtown St. Joseph and 1/2 mile to beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 miles to downtown St. Joseph and 1/2 mile to beaches located?

This family-friendly Benton Harbor holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Harbor Shores Golf Club and Lake Michigan. Silver Beach and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No complaints from my guests out of town. They said the place was beautiful. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig R., Beaumont, CA

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

This space was better than advertised. Would definitely stay again and would let everyone I know.

5 stars all around !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great place for couples wine weekend!

Home was beautiful, clean, and provided everything we needed for a couples wine weekend. Kristi was great to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect house for 6 adults and 2 children. Plenty of room for all to spread out and the location with a quick drive to Rocky Gap Beach was great. The kids loved the beach(their first time at a beach). Have the beach chairs and towels was a wonderful bonus....thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Perfect Family Trip

House was perfect! It's absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed! It's close to everything which was great for the kids! Would come back again! Thanks Kristi!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and clean. It was close to St. Joseph and the beaches. The kitchen was fully stocked with all accessories needed for our meals and the owner was quick to respond to any questions we had. We loved having 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms for 6 adults and 2 toddlers. Toys, beach chairs, and beach towels were provided. Would definitely stay here again! Everyone loved it!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Wedding Week House Renatl

It was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Love this house!!

My family and I have only positive things to say about our stay! The host was very responsive and the check in was seamless. The house was very clean and had everything we needed!! We are planning on coming back next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

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

Benton Harbor stay

We enjoyed our stay at Kristi’s place in Benton Harbor! The house was perfect for our 2 families to stay together. The kids enjoyed the downstairs TV and activity room. We all appreciated the beautiful kitchen, large yard, and comfortable bedrooms! The location was close to multiple beaches in the area, which was the focus of our summer weekend trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R., Chicago, Illinois

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

Perfection.

Kristi was an amazing host. From the fresh cut sunflowers & complimentary wine to the impeccably-stocked kitchen and super comfy beds, it was a beautiful rental with the sound of the lake just outside the window. Communication was excellent and we would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

liz m.

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

Family wedding!!

Our son got married near by and 8 of us stayed at the house and it was wonderful. With 4 bathrooms and bedrooms there was room for everyone, in addition there are 3 extra living spaces so it is very spacious. The kitchen has all the amenities of being home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth E.

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

Great Place need more hot water...

This was a great place to stay. Very clean and neat and was perfect for our group of 8. The only downside was the hot water. We constantly ran out when we wanted to clean up from a fun day at the beach. Highly recommend otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory V.

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

Perfect Choice For Our Family

We were so happy with our choice of homes for our vacation to Benton Harbor/St. Joseph! The location was so convenient to several beaches as well as the town of St. Joseph. Everything was so clean and welcoming! The furnishings, beds and very updated kitchen couldn't have been nicer or more comfortable. The kids in our group loved all the games and books. We were so happy to have all the beach chairs, umbrellas and towels to use so we could pack lighter. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit to the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Perfect house for Family Vacation

A beautiful clean and well presented house. All bedrooms were a good size with plenty of bathrooms. Kitchen is modern and has all appliances needed including super large fridge. Plenty of space in yard and always good parking spaces. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this house for a family wanting to staying in/near St. Joseph’s / Benton Haror
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Great Location

This is a great location for any group looking to stay in the St. Joseph area. The house has plenty of space, amenities, bathrooms, and parking. It was so easy to get to St. Joseph, the beaches, and South Haven isn’t too far away as well. We felt that was quicker to get back to the house from Silver Beach by car than it would be if we had stayed at a place downtown. This house was perfect for our mother, 3 adult daughters, and 3 kids (ages 5 and 2) girl trip! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Kristi was fab!

Had trouble w VRBO, Kristi’s property was amazing! We are quite grateful for her! Her place is beautiful! So close to everything! She gave us lots of tips and left us champagne and the grandkids sparkling grape juice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

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

Long wedding weekend

The home was everything it was listed to be. Large bedrooms, four bathrooms well equipped, beds were comfortable, kitchen was outfitted with utensils, pots and pans. We had eight people in the house and we were all very comfortable with the property and the stay. There’s a fire pit in the yard and that was great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was Perfect would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is one of the best I have ever stayed in. It’s beautiful, very well kept, quiet, comfortable and the host was warm and welcoming. We love to cook and this kitchen has every single gadget and tool you could ever need, as well as high end appliances. The beds are so comfortable we actually slept in every morning! Wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars. We will definitely check here first for our future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was so clean. It was fully equipped with everything we needed for a week long family getaway. We especially appreciated the beach towels and chairs. This really is a special place with everything needed for a great beach experience. The host was so attentive! The local beach was perfect for quick trips to the beach. Centrally located to everything! We hope to stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, very clean! We had a great time. We loved the location as we were close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES G.

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

Graduation

Wonderful home. Very comfortable. Quiet neighborhood and close to St Joseph. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynnette T.

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

Family Get a way

We were very impressed with the property and all the essential needs plus! Very stocked! A pleasant surprise! However the air conditioning was very cold in the basement! Would also suggest getting higher toilets… we are over 50!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Mich quick getaway

Great house in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

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

Amazing Experience

The house was very clean and inviting. Kristi, the host was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristi Steele

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