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Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph

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Front of house, you can see the large patio on second level.
Interior
Living Room
Game room
Foosball table with additional seating in living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Benton Harbor, MI
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • White Pine Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph

North Shore - A short 6 minute drive north along the lakeshore from St. Joseph. This home has just the right mix of old charm and modern updates. Several beaches just a short drive away. This 3 BD, 2 BA home sits on 2.25 acres! Enjoy a quiet retreat or local attractions. We have great restaurants, downtown shopping, beaches, wineries, farmers markets, wedding venues and much more! We have stocked our home with many extras!

Property manager

Julie Thomsen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you for staying with us! Please gather all towels and place in the tub.
Please put garbage in outside bin and start the dishwasher! Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • White Pine Winery - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Silver Beach - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 14 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Perla Produce - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blossom Trails Golf Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph located?

This family-friendly Benton Harbor holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Beach and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Lions Park Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherese D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! Had plenty of space for 4 adults and 5 children. So close to several beaches, including Silver Beach, and they had great recommendations for us posted in the house so we discovered a new beach we had never been to before. Lots of seating inside and the kids loved all the games and foosball table!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquita W.

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

Lake Michigan vacation

Property well maintained, clean and accessible to different beach sites. The balcony was used every day. The grill in the backyard worked great A very nice place to stay for comfort and pleasure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great place for our group of 6 fishermen. Very clean and nice. The fire pit was a nice feature.

Great place. !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

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

Great spot for a big family

Clean and updated property. Good host. Driveway offered easy parking. Beds very comfortable. Upper balcony fun. Convenient to St. Joe. Wifi and TVs worked great. Kitchen fully stocked. Bathrooms clean, roomy. Older property but had character. Cool game room. Reasonably priced. Only minor cons. Needs more mirrors & trash cans. Road noise can be heard. Critter was in vent. Old doors didn't fully close.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Close to the beach!

Home was cute and clean. It was very close to Silver Beach and Rocky Gap. We also drove to check out Saugatuck Dunes, 40 minute away. We would definitely recommend to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca S.

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

Bachelorette Weekend

This was the perfect place for a small bachelorette. It was both charming and modern! Julie was so sweet from the beginning. We could not have chosen a better place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent W.

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

Family Time

Our family enjoyed our stay. It was close to the beaches we wanted to go to and the amount of living space worked well for us. Our grand children liked playing in the back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P., Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

Perfect for a girl's weekend!

My friends and I had a great time here. Great location, plenty of parking, cute home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Great fit for us, & exactly as described

Had a great comfortable stay. Property had everything we needed. Responses from owner were prompt and helpful. She even allowed relatives staying at a hotel to visit and park on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

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

Aug 2024

Beautiful and very comfortable house. The owner answered questions fast. Great location and quick trip to downtown and the beach! Everyone loved it. We will be back!😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Great Multi Family Getaway

We enjoyed our stay as three young families all sharing the same house. The set up was great! We especially enjoyed the fenced in backyard for our kids to run around and play in. We would certainly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Wonderful Fourth of July getaway

My family of four had an amazing holiday and enjoyed plenty of hiking and hanging out the numerous beaches. The house was both modern and cozy and was stocked with plenty of board-games and a fire pit. A wonderful escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Great property, minutes away from the beach

This property is very well kept and stocked. Highly recommend it for families. Plenty of games for the kids, good size bedrooms, a fire pit and much more! We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

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

Awesome little rental close to Silver Beach!

Easy to get to, very clean, and well maintained! Some of my favorite things about the house were: the sunroom/game room with plenty of puzzles and games, the large upgraded kitchen with plenty of seating, king beds, beach chairs and fire pit! Thank you, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay here! Everything was well maintained and clean. The “extras” (pack and play, beach chairs, wagon, s’mores, games, toys, etc) provided were also so nice! Julie was extremely responsive as well. Overall, it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hattie S.

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

Hidden Gem

Love, love, love this place…updated, practical, well thought out…lots & lots of games , fooseball, my grands were so excited . Lots of amenities…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

North Shore Stay

In some areas (Kitchen-refrigerator, etc.), the property was not clean. Were not provided bar soap, paper towels, or napkins. Overall, though, a good property to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al S.

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

North Shore

Great from start to finish. Julie is a great host. Can't wait to go back. Thanks Julie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Naperville USA

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

Comfortable Home!

My husband and my daughter and her family all enjoyed this lovely home. It is well stocked with amenities to make our stay even more comfortable. One minor issue was quickly resolved and the owner was extremely helpful! The location is minutes from the beach and downtown St Joseph.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Family Vaca

We all really enjoyed our stay! The kids loved the space and it was so nice having a front room full of toys and games for them! So many items were thoughtfully considered and provided during our stay throughout the entire house. Some items provided were beach towels, beach chairs, ice packs, a cooler, and sand toys for the beach. Both bathrooms provided shower hair products, blow dryer, and feminine products. Next time we visit I can definitely pack half as much for our stay because of how much they provided. The drive to silver beach was only 8min. The hosts were very responsive amd friendly to any needs we may have had. We look forward to booking our next vacation to St. Joe at this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Incredible Location!

First off, Julie was incredible to work with. We had originally booked this property with another owner who sold to Julie two months before out stay. Julie instantly reached out and honored the previous price and dates. From there, she communicated quickly and efficiently about our upcoming stay. The house was perfect - the inside is remodeled so nicely! We traveled with our two year old and I always bring my own toys, but toys were provided and my son loved them all! The beds were comfortable and everything was so cleaned! On top of how great the home itself was, the location was perfect! We were 4 minutes from a public beach/play ground and six minutes from downtown St Joesph. Thank you for opening your home to us Julie! We appreciate the stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G., Ridgefield, Washington

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

Cute Cottage Near St. Joseph, Michigan

Six of us (three couples) stayed here for five nights during idyllic summer weather for a July 4th weekend wedding in St. Joseph. The house was immaculate and well-stocked with kitchen necessities. There is a nice patio set-up in the backyard, and you can watch the beautiful sunsets over the lake from the upstairs balcony. Julie, the owner, has a list of recommended restaurants and things to do posted on a bulletin board. We would add kayaking on the Paw Paw River to the list. We used the two coupons she left for the coffee shop she owns. The coffee and customer service were excellent! The beds were comfortable, the house was quiet and we had plenty of room to relax both inside and outside. We especially appreciated Julie’s quick responses to our questions about sightseeing tips and what to do with the recycling. Plan ahead and book this house early…there are not a lot of rental homes in this price range in the St. Joseph area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marla D.

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

Excellent rental!

This was such a great rental! This home has a fun layout that is absolutely perfect for a family. It has super comphy beds and bedding, provides towels (and beach towels and toys!), and even shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The backyard is long and perfect for the kids to run around and has an awesome little firepit. Another great touch was that the host provided wood and s'mores supplies and sticks! (The kids were thrilled). Couldn't be happier and we didn't run into any issues, we would definitely stay here again. The host was very quick at responding to any of my questions. They own a great little coffee shop down the road and provided us with 2 complementary coffee coupons which was so thoughtful and we grabbed them on the way home (OMG tasty!) While we were visiting we went to Silver Beach (and the playground and fountain there), walked up the pier to see the lighthouse and went to Silver Beach Pizza which we highly recommend, it was amazing! We went to Sarett Nature Center 2 different days and did the trails there which were really great and take you through a variety of scenery. We checked out Jean Klock Beach which we visited twice as well and loved. It is un-combed but we loved it and it gives an ocean-esque vibe and we were basically the only ones there both times. We also went to a great little bowling place, Striker, which had awesome rates, visited the shops in St. Joseph, and got some tasty ice cream. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. It was so cute and had everything we needed from beach toys to spices in the kitchen. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley G.

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

Excellent house within easy driving distance of beaches and restaurants.

Nice 3 bedroom house about 10 minutes from multiple beach options and good restaurants in a town that is easy to get around in. Communication with host was excellent and checkin/checkout very easy. Made for a very relaxing vacation. Full kitchen if you wanted to make some food yourself. There was also a very nice fenced in backyard with areas for a campfire, blackberry bushes, and a little trail through the woods which our kids loved. There were several good areas to play board games and card games after we got back in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Julie Thomsen

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We live in Benton Harbor, close to properties! We love traveling and giving our guests a perfect travel experience! Please reach out if you need anything during your stay! ❤️

Why they chose this property

This property was completely remodeled in 2019. It has charm and modern flare which will make your stay very enjoyable. Southwest Michigan is known for its beautiful beaches, wineries and restaurants. St. Joseph is a short drive to a quaint downtown area for shopping and dining.

What makes this property unique

Large private backyard which sits on 2 acres. You have privacy and it is close to many restaurants, shopping and beaches for your entertainment.

Languages:

English

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