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The Joyce House

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bluff Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Joyce House

You will fall in love with this sweet family-friendly cottage, close to all the action and a peaceful retreat. Five minutes from downtown Benton Harbor, the golf course at Harbor Shores, and the beach in St. Joe's, it is a great location for a get-away!

The Joyce House is on a quiet cul-de-sac set away from the main road. It sits on an acre with a large yard, great front porch, and a tree-lined creek on one side.

All the amenities a family needs are included: pack-and-play, toddler bed, infant bathtub, play table, high chair, pet bowls, and a dog chain in the backyard. Make memories with your stay here!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Benton Harbor is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Consider John EN Howard Bandshell for a night out or Margaret B. Upton Arboretum if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • White Pine Winery - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Curious Kids' Museum - 7 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anemel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Harbor Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Joyce House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Joyce House ?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Joyce House on 9 May 2026 start from AU$537, 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 The Joyce House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Joyce House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Joyce House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Joyce House located?

Located in Benton Harbor, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Beach and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Box Factory for the Arts 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SARA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and convenient for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet neighborhood tucked away, but easy to get to everything.Even Jack, my K-9 Kuddler enjoyed the stay.
Resting after a day at the beach
Reclined in the backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Regatta fun

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a great house for staying at for my daughter’s wedding in town. Very close to beaches and downtown. Very accommodating for pets. Host was somewhat tricky to get in touch with before our stay with questions we had, but everything in the house was well stocked and rules for house and handouts in things in the area were really helpful. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilah S.

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

Happy Traveler

The property was wonderful very nice rooms very spacious and clean and supplied so many things for us to make it feel like a real home loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Nice Location

We enjoyed our stay, and the host responded to our concerns. It was a quick drive to the beach, and the house was on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ChronicBronchitis

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

Nice and Quiet

Our stay was enjoyable and quiet. The house is definitely geared toward children which worked out great. All of the cousins shared a room, bringing some much needed peace for the parents. I would recommend this home for families wanting to stay somewhere quiet and out of the way, but still close to the beach and other activities in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyzatter D.

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

Reunion

Very welcoming home , nice home convenient to stores . Will recommend it for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabrina M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation 2023

The house was everything we were looking for! It was a great time with the family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Lovely Property

Wonderful property with all things you need! It was so nice to be able to bring our dogs with us..backyard is huge which they enjoyed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so much more beautiful in person. The pictures don't do it justice. The kitchen & bathrooms are fully stocked with everything that you need. The house is very welcoming to small children and pets. I had great communication with the host Mollie. We would definitely stay at Joyce House again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I feel this is one of the better properties we have stayed in. The air conditioning worked great which has been a problem in another one we stayed. The check in was good with the welcome package. The house was clean And had everything we needed in the kitchen. The master bedroom we stayed in had a comfortable bed, as we are getting older that’s a plus for us. Overall we enjoyed the house and the area. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loryn A.

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

Quiet neighborhood and easy access to beaches.

Comfortable house, easy access to beaches, house was roomy with a large kitchen. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porch. Overall a great location. Very close to St. Joe. We liked being able to park our car in the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Cozy home feel

Had issues signing into wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan Y.

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

Family fun

Except for the overgrown grass, the house was fabulous. It was roomy, comfortable, and decorated to be welcoming & homey. Relaxing from the moment you entered
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

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

Perfect for what we needed!

The Joyce House was the perfect find for us! It was a 4 minute drive from Stonegate Manor which is where we had a wedding to attend. The beds were comfy, the kitchen and bathrooms had everything we needed. The firepit was a wonderful surprise to hang out around on a beautiful fall night. Will definitely stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica N.

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

Quiet cul de sac

Cute home perfect for a few nights with a couple of kids and pets. It was nice to have extra towels and blankets available for use! Nice and quiet cul de sac that is along the woods. No fenced in yard, but the dogs enjoyed the extra scents!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laila K.

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

More comfortable than expected

Great house, lots of room for 2 families! Very well organized, clean and comfortable. The living room could have used a more comfortable couch but we didn't spend much time indoors anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Cassie’s 40th

Celebrating my daughters 40th birthday with her sisters, my sister and my niece - had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Perfect Girls Getaway

We had an amazing long weekend with my sister in laws for a husband and kid free weekend. It’s a perfect location just minutes from st joe and minutes away from many wineries. Mollie is so easy to communicate with and kept us up to date on everything. Bathrooms and bedrooms are spacious and didn’t feel like we were cramped. Loved all the amenities for kiddos. We are keeping it in our list if we want to bring the family with us sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

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

Fantastic Summer Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the Joyce house! The location was minutes from beautiful lake michigan and lovely St. Joseph. It was wonderful to be so close to parks, shopping, beach and amenities yet in a quiet neighborhood, tucked away. The host was incredibly responsive and very attentive to any inquiry. She had great suggestions on beaches and restaurants. The home was extremely comfortable and had everything we would need from beach towels to boogie boards. Beds were comfortable, everyone slept well. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

Great place

House was great and worked well for us as we had a wedding at nearby Stonegate Manor. House was clean and well stocked with towels, toilet paper. Did have some issues with smoke alarms chirping and no one could come to the house until the following day so we had to disconnect them all. Other than that it was super!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April L.

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

Comfortable Home in quiet neighborhood

The Joyce House had a very nice energy about it. The inside was very clean and had everything we needed. There was a nice supply of linens and towels. This is a family friendly home tfor children and animals. A few things that were ok: The yard was just mowed so haylike grass was all over the yard. Also, the patio furniture was not very clean. A few suggestions are to upgrade the shower head (it was hard to rinse long hair) and add a few flowers or plants and furniture to the nicer backyard. We had an event at Stonegate, this house was very convenient to the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

A Joyful Stay at the Joyce House

Our weekend stay at the Joyce House was absolutely delightful! The house's location near-to-town offered my group plenty of fun activities to do during the day and welcomed privacy at night. The nearby beaches were beautiful and the activities the host recommended were all around hits. From the local farmers market, to an adorable breakfast spot, to a retro bowling alley that served the best ciders, we enjoyed ourselves on every outting. We also loved walking around downtown St. Jospeh's and stumbling upon unique stores and restaurants to try. Additionally, staying in at night watching movies and gathering around the outside fireplace made for some truly memorable moments. The house was clean, well-stocked, and perfectly decorated, with plenty of space for my group of six adults. I will certainly be returning to Benton Harbor and St. Joseph's in the future and look forward to another fantastic stay at the Joyce House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

marina g.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mollie Foust

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We fell in love with St. Joe's and Benton Harbor after vacationing in the area several times through the pandemic. We decided to purchase a vacation home in the area to use for our family and rent out during the busy summer months.

Why they chose this property

We stayed in a rental down the street from here several times and loved the convenience to everything, while still being separate and feeling like you are in a neighborhood and away from hustle and bustle.

What makes this property unique

The front porch was the first thing we loved about this home and frequently sit and watch fireflies when we are visiting in the summer. The spacious rooms and open-concept living space are also very convenient for families who may be traveling with kids or together with multiple children.

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