Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value!

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A sunlit patio with a wooden bench, a cushioned sofa, and two wooden stools.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a chess table.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a lamp.
A hallway with a welcome sign, a door, a rug, and a wall-mounted hook system.
A building with a red door, numbered 911, and a brick facade.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Silver Beach
Sleeps 73 bedrooms5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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St. Joseph, MI
  • Place, St. Joseph Today
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Beach Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bonny Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Cozy Cottage Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value!

Perfectly located in the heart of downtown Saint Joseph. Don't settle for a cramped hotel room. Let Kismet Cottage be your home away from home! Walk to Silver Beach, Downtown & Everything St. Joseph has to offer! Get away to our CLEAN and comfortable, "Kismet Cottage" home. Cozy enough for 2, comfortable for up to 7. Charming, vintage, updated, 1,000+ square foot, 2 story. 3 bedrooms featuring cotton sheets and feather pillows Fully equipped kitchen. Clean bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Kick back on the inviting 23' brick screen porch with vintage bamboo couch and chairs. Cozy yard with patio, gas BBQ, picnic table, glider rockers and charm. You won't want to leave. If you are a beach bum, paddle boarder, wine lover, craft beer consumer, shopper, festival goer, foodie, music lover, art lover, crafter, fisherman, boater, golfer, antiquer, walker, lighthouse fan, chocolate lover, volleyball player, skateboarder or fun-seeker, this area has it all. Take a ride on our full size Carousel or splash in our interactive fountain! Laugh yourself silly at State Street Stuff, voted best gift store in SW Michigan.
For your convenience, Kismet Cottage is stocked with local area menus, activity guides and brochures. Saint Joseph is the perfect vacation town. Park your car and stroll the brick streets lined with Mom 'n Pop stores, boutiques, museums, antiques, kids activities, cafes, waterfront dining and eateries! Clean, disinfected & comfortable! Contact me about weeks that may be available even if my calendar shows otherwise. Book early! If the week you are hoping for is already booked, contact me anyway. Our guests LOVE us! We are the MOST popular cottage in Saint Joseph! I start booking for summer a YEAR in advance! Book early! Once you discover Kismet Cottage we know you'll want to return again and again!
Your home away from home!! After a long day enjoying all Saint Joseph has to offer, Kismet Cottage will be a welcome refuge. Watch a movie. Play a game. Have a BBQ. Relax on the brick enclosed screen porch. "When you enter some vacation rentals you feel as though you have been deceived. The Kismet Cottage is not one of those. It is a charming little house in downtown St. Joseph, MI with three bedrooms and lots of comfy beds! The owner definitely takes a lot of pride in this vacation rental by the way the house feels and looks when you enter it...." (guest review). Choose Kismet Cottage... because maybe it was meant to be. Welcome home!: All the comforts of home including: WiFi, Cable TV, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, microwave, garbage disposal, pots, pans, bake ware, dishes, utensils, toaster, coffee pot, newer furnace with central air, outdoor gas BBQ, inviting patio & patio furniture with gliders and table, radios, alarm clocks, Smart TV , throwback VCR with movie library, music, games, books, puzzles. Complimentary popcorn and beverages including COFFEE!. 3 bedrooms sleep up to 7 with 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 full and 2 twins. This area has something for everyone! Park your car!: Located on Broad St, 1&1/2 blocks away from the light at Main st. that crosses over into downtown. 2&1/2 blocks from the stairs down to the train station, Silver Beach, the Carousel, Curious Kids Museum Annex, Compass Rose Fountain & World's Largest Kaleidoscope. Relax at Silver Beach, voted one of the top ten beaches in America by Parents Magazine. Let the kids Splash in our interactive outdoor fountain! Experience an outdoor concert, Antique show or Farmers Market. Hike a lake shore path or wander out to 2 historic Lighthouses. Take in an art gallery or artist studio. Explore the children's museum. Shop for clothes, toys, books, furniture, antiques and more. Walk to State Street Stuff, a one-of-a-kind Novelty and Pop Culture department store, since 2012! (Don't miss the original five and dime) Bring your boat. Indulge in fine or casual dining, chocolate and cafes. Enjoy the nightlife, festivals and events. Or... Take a short drive and explore nearby Benton Harbor, Union Pier, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Coloma, South Haven, Van Buren State Park, Blueberry Picking, Wineries, Breweries and more!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cleaning fees may be added up to your sec. deposit
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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
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Please send us a text once you have departed. Check-out time is 10 a.m.
Please wash all dishes and clean up any kitchen messes.
Please return all toys and games, with all of their pieces, to their original location.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Must sign and agree to the rules in a paper rental contract, which will be mailed after the reservation is complete.
Housekeeping fee is for basic cleaning, change of bedding. Guests must clean up ALL their own messes.
No pets or strangers you have met are allowed in the house. No outside guests. Anybody entering the house must be approved by the owner.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 321378
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

Saint Joseph

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Downtown Saint Joseph, a neighbourhood in Saint Joseph. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Today - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • White Pine Winery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silver Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lions Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 4 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Good Fortune Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value!?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value! on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$922, 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.

How much is parking at Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Best Value! located?

Located in Downtown Saint Joseph, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Joseph Today and Silver Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is only a 4-minute walk.

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Barinholtz

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I grew up in Evanston, Illinois just 2 hours from St. Joseph. I discovered the area about 14 years ago and fell in love with it. I have traveled around the country and never found all the attributes that St. Joseph has to offer. I have owned Kismet Cottage for 13 years now and 6 years ago opened a fun novelty gift shop in downtown St. Joseph, State Street Stuff. For the last three years we have been voted best gift shop in southwest Michigan! We also have been featured in the new documentary film, "Uncle Fun, you're the one!" Featuring Fun stores around the country.

Why they chose this property

After searching for several years for the perfect St. Joseph Cottage we chose this property for a variety of reasons. We Love the location, just a block and a half from downtown. We wanted to be up the bluff, so as not to have to deal with sand in the cottage. This property had all the charm of the 100 year old cottage that it is, but has been totally updated in all the important areas.

What makes this property unique

We LOVE the 23' enclosed screen porch! There is a porch swing, couch and 2 chairs. It is the perfect spot to sit outside and watch the world go by. We also loved that the bedrooms are big enough to accommodate a King & Queen size beds!

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