Clean all dishes that have been used
Take trash out
Dogs must be leashed
Strip bed and leave used towels by the washer
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3227294vb
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
Benton Harbor is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also worth visiting.
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
Riverside Tavern - 6 min drive
Vineyard 2121 - 10 min drive
North Pier Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Anemel - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Cottage Getaway-Relax and Recharge-Minutes from Beaches pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Cozy Cottage Getaway-Relax and Recharge-Minutes from Beaches?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Getaway-Relax and Recharge-Minutes from Beaches?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Getaway-Relax and Recharge-Minutes from Beaches?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Cottage Getaway-Relax and Recharge-Minutes from Beaches located?
Situated in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Harbor Shores Golf Club and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. John EN Howard Bandshell and Tiscornia Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fantastic stay. Perfect for a couple. The home was clean, the bed was super comfy, also really appreciated the smart TV so we could log in to our apps and watch things in the evenings. Also close to lovely beaches, a golf course and really area in downtonw St. Josephs
This is a sweet comfortable place to stay in a quiet neighborhood across the street from lakefront properties. Easy drive to Benton Harbor/ St. Joseph and other towns. The kitchen was well equipped and clean.
Nice cottage across the street from Lake MI. Close to St. Joseph and South Haven. Quiet area, good road for walking our dogs, well equipped and met all our needsour needs. Pr
The place was just as advertised, and very clean with many amenities. The washer and dryer were very handy when coming back from the beaches. It is pet friendly and our dog enjoyed himself there. I would have liked to seen a better road coming to the place, it’s very hard to spot from M-63 (and no signs) and the road is in very bad shape. Outside of that, it was a fine weekene stay!
So peaceful we had a great time. We had trouble getting into the place the road was not well marked. Made a call to the owner he gave us great directions. We would come back.
Thanks
Kathy & Jim
This was our second time staying at this property because we know it is clean and we were not in need of anything. The room air conditioners keep it very comfortable and the place is perfect size. It's on a quiet back road that is nice for morning walks after coffee on the deck. And there is plenty of room in the backyard for a bonfire. It only takes five minutes to drive to Benton Harbor to enjoy the shops and Silver Beach.
We definitely recommend this cottage and we plan to return as well. Communicating with the host was quick and easy.
Thank you.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Linda H.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage not so cozy.
For us the place was doable. We were just looking for a place to sleep and get away. However, this place needs a lot of attention. Cleanliness was mediocre at best. I’m guessing it hasn’t been rented recently because it smelled really musty when we arrived. After running the AC for 24 hrs, the smell dissipated. There is a giant hole in the wall under the bathroom sink which would likely not meet building codes anywhere. There was laundry in the dryer. A large picture had obviously fallen off the wall in the bedroom and it was just set down along the wall behind the night stand. The portable air conditioners were helpful to keep the place cool, but they were vented through the windows making permanent openings in the screen. We had 2 live spiders in our bed throughout the week, possibly due to the vents from the AC leaving the openings in the windows. Paint was peeling on the bathtub and on the ends of the shower rod, and the tub was very slippery. Electrical outlet was loose in the bedroom. No dishwasher so not sure dishes were clean. A dishwasher would sanitize the dishes for the next guests.
Linda H.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2024
We strive to have a 5 star experience for all of our guests. We never received any negative communication from Linda as to any issues during the stay. She reached out for check out instructions but didn’t say anything over the 8 day stay that any part of her stay was an issue. We address concerns very seriously and as you could tell from our previous ratings we never had any of the issues mentioned.
Our cleaners take photos after each stay and after they clean. So we have everything documented the cleaners left the unit very clean the photos I got after Linda left were gross!
Linda and her guests left the cottage completely disgusting. My cleaners spent hours cleaning up the gross mess which included dead worms on the floors. They left their container of worms open and completely trashed the unit. Candy behind the bed and pills on the ground. There was bodily waste outside the toilet seat that wasn’t cleaned up.
As far as a dishwasher we don’t list having one, we are a small cottage and never had a guest complain. Interesting concern about sanitation coming from our dirtiest guests.
About the host
Hosted by Melissa Meyer
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests