Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches!
Gorgeous 4 BR/3BA home on the St. Joseph River just 1 mile from Silver Beach. This home is perfect for families. Situated on a gated island, this beautiful home has panoramic views of the St. Joseph river and channel. This home offers an open kitchen, dining, and living area, 2 large decks that offer panoramic views of the St. Joseph River, open grass areas and walkways throughout the gated community with the pool located conveniently right next door. Location: Just 90 minutes from Downtown Chicago, this fully furnished home will let you relax in a fun-filled small town that will entertain you with activities for the whole family. The house is 1 mile from the historic downtown and 3 county beaches. Basics include: WIFI access, Smart (or smart-enabled) TVs, gas grill, microwave, dishwasher, central air conditioning, and 2 in the garage and 2 driveway parking spots. Bedrooms and bathrooms: Upstairs the main bedroom has a queen sized bed. The associated bathroom has a luxurious tub and a separate walk-in shower. The two other upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom and have queen beds. There also is a large loft area that opens to the upper level deck. It is great place to relax and watch TV. There is are two futon couches and a sofa that makes a great area for kids to hang out. Off the entrance and next to the first floor bedroom (*this bedroom holds a pullout bed/couch) is the 3rd full bathroom. Kitchen: Here you will find an up-to-date kitchen which is fully furnished with all the cookware and dishes needed to prepare a gourmet meal. Dining: There is a large dining area adjacent to the kitchen and living room with a table that sits 6 comfortably. There is a counter height/bar area with 4 barstools as well. Living room: This area features a stone fireplace in addition to a relaxing view of the river. Two sliding doors give access to the lower deck. There is a sleeper sofa for kids or that extra guest. The open floor plan and 2 large decks allow for lots of space to enjoy your vacation. Unique to this house is that you have access to a pool, hot tub (both open seasonally) and a small park with playground and grassy area for play. In a short drive is the quaint downtown St. Joseph with great shopping and restaurants. Also, the Whirpool Compass Fountain (splash pad), Silver Beach Carousel, Curious Kids Museum, all with a background of some of the most beautiful beaches in SWMI. Wheelchair accessible entrance with first floor bedroom accessibility as well. Maximum number of guests is 8. Exceeding the maximum will result in the forfeit of monies paid and termination of occupancy. This home is not to be used for any parties or special events.
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Pool
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Certain breeds of dogs are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No street parking
Quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No commercial photography or drones allowed.
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Saint Joseph
Located in Saint Joseph, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and Box Factory for the Arts are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, swimming and ice skating.
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Silver Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 8 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Java City Cafe, Lakeland HealthCare - 7 min drive
Silver Beach Pizza - 5 min drive
Clementines Too - 5 min drive
Silver Harbor Brewing Company - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches!?
As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches! on 1 May 2026 start from AU$694, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful St. Joe River Views - 1 Mile to downtown/beaches! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lake Bluff Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Box Factory for the Arts and White Pine Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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We really enjoyed staying at this property! It was relaxing by the water and fun watching the boats go by. Conveniently located near our boat and a short drive to downtown shopping And restaurants. Will definitely book for next year!
This is our third time staying at this property and will book again next year. Enjoyed swimming in the pool, short walks around the community and the panoramic views of the river. Home is spacious, comfortable and meets our needs.
It was a great place to stay. Everything was very close to what we wanted to do. We enjoyed it so much that some are saying we need to go back. Thanks for letting us stay.
This was our family’s second time staying at this home. There’s amble room for everyone! Sits nicely on the St. Joe River. Perfect for relaxing and boat watching. Definitely recommend staying.
House was better than expected! There were 7 of us ranging from ages 6 to 78 and we all loved it! Very clean and plenty of room. Right next to the pool and river. We had such a great time and will keep this property on our must visit again list.
Our family (all nine of us) had a wonderful experience in this beautiful lake house! The location and description of the area were perfect and allowed us plenty of time for family fun activities that included pool time, playground fun, beach and swimming on Lake Michigan and campfires in the evening. We had a great week here!
We had a bit of trouble getting into the gate but it was quickly resolved. The property owner replied to any of our questions promptly. We’re already planning on returning next year.
Meg C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Thank you for your stay, Meg (and family)! We very much appreciated the respect given to our home. Great tenants! We look forward to seeing you next year.
Beautiful location, love watching the boats, deer, birds,.The condo was very nice, clean. A few little things could be improved, WiFi did not work most of the week, garage door opener did not work, a few smoke detectors needed batteries replaced. We left a pass for Silver Beach to the next renters, as it was not provided. Overall a great place though and definitely would rent it again.
cyndi r.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Eric Hansen
We are local owners with a heart for the area. We take pride in showing off our community to others!
Why they chose this property
The view is bar none. The property is perfectly situated for multi-generational stays with multiple levels and bedrooms/bathroom combinations. The association has a playground for children as well.
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with this area approximately 20 years ago. Our association is a family-friendly marina community with access to beach and boating whenever the weather cooperates!