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River Front 4-bedroom house with boat dock close to downtown St. Joseph.

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Bluff Park
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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St. Joseph, MI
  • Place, Lake Bluff Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Box Factory for the Arts
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

River Front 4-bedroom house with boat dock close to downtown St. Joseph.

Nestled in St. Joseph, this delightful river front house offers 4 bedrooms with a mix of cozy sleeping arrangements, including bedrooms with a king bed, queen bed, two full beds, a twin bed and a full sofa bed in the loft. The 3 bathrooms are equipped with all the essentials. With a spacious living room, guests can relax and unwind after a day of exploring. Boat docks are also available just steps from the back deck. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at our place.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4208353vb
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

About the area

Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider John EN Howard Bandshell and Shadowland Pavilion.
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St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Joseph Today - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • White Pine Winery - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • John EN Howard Bandshell - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪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
  • ‪Azul Tequila - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does River Front 4-bedroom house with boat dock close to downtown St. Joseph. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is River Front 4-bedroom house with boat dock close to downtown St. Joseph. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Front 4-bedroom house with boat dock close to downtown St. Joseph. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front 4-bedroom house with boat dock close to downtown St. Joseph. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is River Front 4-bedroom house with boat dock close to downtown St. Joseph. located?

Situated in Saint Joseph, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lake Bluff Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Michigan. Box Factory for the Arts and St. Joseph Today are also within 2 miles (3 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. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous weekend in St. Joe! Property was extremely clean and well appointed! Perfect location, loved the porch! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you so much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was seamless and the host was always available to answer any questions we had. We will absolutely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The property was well appointed, and the host responded to messages very promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time. Couldn't have asked for better accomodations, all the comforts of home. Hope to be able to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and very clean! Would diffinity stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We went on a family va action with my sister and husband and this property was a perfect fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

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

Fantastic property and excellent host!

Property was exactly as advertised, very clean and well appointed. Host was super nice and Uber responsive. We will book again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Andy thank you so much. We would be so honored to have you back. 😊♥️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful house, great location (not too far from downtown/lake but not in the center of everything which is exactly how we like it)! Ellen was great to communicate with, very quick response time. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

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

Fantastic location and property.

We had a great time at this property. We went with a two and five year old in addition to two grandparents. Very kid friendly property with plenty of toys for the kids. The deck was fantastic for the kids as it is fenced in and a beautiful setting overlooking the river. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Jared thank you so much. We would be so honored to have you back. 😊♥️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Well appointed. Nice amenities. Close to downtown St. Joe restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay again on our next trip to St. Joseph.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you Cynthia. We are so grateful. We appreciate you and yours and would love to have you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sari L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house is lovely and so is the community. The house was clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. It is a quick drive to the beach and into town and being on the water was a great escape. Ellen was also extremely helpful and wick to respond to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you so much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

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

Great stay

Spacious and clean. Lovely deck with water views. The neighborhood is really cute but about 1.5 mile walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Robyn thank you so much. We are so honored you chose our home and welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando F.

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

First time renting a home

The house is more then what you can ask beautiful, clean and close to the main street and beach would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you Fernando. We would love to have you back. So happy you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Great location

House was awesome. The location was right on the river. Great deck overlooking the water. House was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Eric thank you so much. We are so grateful and would be honored to host your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

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

Family reunion

Our family (5 adults and 1 teen) were in St Joe for a family reunion. We stayed at this property for 2 days. We loved the location and ability to sit on the deck watching boats go up and down the river. This is a well appointed property, very quiet for a holiday weekend (May 23-25). We would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Wonderful. Thank you very much. We are so grateful for guests like you. We love our home and feel like it’s heaven on earth. Thank you for caring for it and sharing your kindness with others.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was easy to communicate with. The property matched the description and pictures. Spent lots of time on the covered porch and deck on our girls trip. St Joe has a great downtown area, great restaurants and a nice beach area. It was hard to leave but hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

We did not want to leave

The home is exceptional. Very clean,modern in appliances/facilities. Everything is in perfect working order. Beds comfortable . We loved dining on the deck overlooking the river. Neighborhood is very friendly and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you so much. We are so grateful and have been so blessed with wonderful guests who love the home for all the reasons we do. Thank you very much for taking such good care of it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the perfect place for me & my friends on a 50th birthday getaway! Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep, showers had good water pressure, and it was extremely well stocked with everything you could possibly need! We especially loved hanging out on the back porch right on the river. Ellen is the most kind host and very easy and quickly responsive to messages. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you so much Christine. I’m so happy to hear everyone was comfortable and a good time was had. We are so honored to share our home with you and would love to have you back. Thanks again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

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

Water side escape

We had a multi family meet up for a week in June and hated to leave. This is a beautiful 4 bdrm home overlooking the river with boat dock available. Classic toys and videos for younger guests, extremely well appointed kitchen and well stocked supplies. Ellen was responsive within an hour and helpful. We will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you so much Barb. It was our pleasure to host your family. We would love to have you back. You’re so kind and thoughtful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Perfectly Perfect

Our family of four including two adult children found the space to be just what we needed. Everyone was able to spread out and relax on their own as well as come together and enjoy the common areas. The house is well appointed and any questions were VERY quickly answered by our wonderful host, Ellen. The deck was a favorite spot to relax and visit. The neighborhood is friendly and quiet. We were a quick drive to anything we wanted to do in town. Thanks again for ending our two week road trip on a high note.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Jennifer thank you so very much. You guys were wonderful and we are so happy you all enjoyed it like we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the River House with my family and fiancé in the days leading up to our wedding! It was the perfect home to relax, make memories, and soak in some quiet moments before the big day. We loved fishing off the dock and spending evenings playing cards together on the back patio overlooking the water. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The owner was also incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay.The only suggestion we have would be to consider providing a garage door opener for convenience.Overall, a beautiful and peaceful spot—we’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Leah thank you so much we’d love to have you back. Will leave the garage door opener for guests. It was on my van. I don’t need it. Great idea. Thank you so much. Congratulations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

A Perfect Stay That Made Our Trip Even More Special

We had the most amazing stay at Ellen’s place in St. Joseph! From start to finish, Ellen was an exceptional host; her communication was above and beyond. She was incredibly sweet, responsive, and so helpful anytime we had a question.The home itself was absolutely stunning, with a breathtaking view and everything you need for the perfect family getaway. It was cozy, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully stocked to make us feel right at home.This trip was especially meaningful for us, as we were visiting the area where my mom grew up—and staying at Ellen’s beautiful home truly made the whole experience even more memorable. We’re so grateful for the warm welcome and can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Jamie thank you so much. We were so honored to host your family. It gives me such joy to share the place our family loves with families like yours.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was definitely spacious enough for 6 adults and 2 young children. The layout was a but unusual but worked out well. The kitchen was well stocked. There was plenty of seating for dining and relaxing. The decor gave a local and relaxed vibe.Suggestions:the bathrooms should be stocked with bath wash along with shampoo & conditioner. The one hair dryer in the house should be replaced. Also, two would be better than one!On our drive to the house on the first day, we were surprised & a bit concerned as we went through a very desolate area before getting to the small neighborhood that the house was in. The setting turned out to be AWESOME. Sitting on the back porch of the house, with morning coffee in hand, and watching the boats go right by on the river, was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

Great house in a quiet, nice neighborhood

We stayed with another couple, and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Price difference to local hotels (2 rooms) was negligible so this option was a definite no-brainer. Nice gated community, big clean house with lots of room, and impeccable morning sun patio with a relaxing river view, great for bird watching. House has a well-equipped kitchen so made our own breakfast there - what a fun group activity! House has even their own small piers so boats are welcome. Had a wonderful weather hence ended up spending most of our mid-mornings on the patio (another plus compared to hotels). Ellen was a attentive host, St.Joe is a great place with nice restaurants, lovely beaches with beautiful sunsets, with wineries and natural dunes in vicinity. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
We would be so honored to have you back! Thank you for sharing your positive experience as it’s why we love it so.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ezra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing stay. Couldn’t have asked for a better host. They helped make our wedding weekend what it was!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Avery

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I love St, Joseph. I find balance and peace in this home and area, Sunrises and sunsets and enjoying the outdoors is my happy place and I want to share it with those who will enjoy.

Why they chose this property

I love the water, It feels like you're on a boat while in the home. We absolutely love sitting on the porch or inside with fireplace on watching the boats, water and wildlife. Seems to be a home everyone feels comfortable in,

What makes this property unique

Our love of our home shows when you're there. Its a wonderful restful place that also brings so much joy and peace.

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