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The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.

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Primary bedroom looking out to the hot tub
A sunset view through a window with trees, a chair, and a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
Primary bedroom with view and outdoor access to the hot tub and lake
Front of the house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
3 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. 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.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Beach - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Andrews University - 19 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 26 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 41 min drive - 79.4 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 41 min drive - 79.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dimaggios Pizza & Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Azul Tequila - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends. on 6 Mar 2027 start from AU$3,024, 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 Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends. located?

This family-friendly Benton Harbor holiday home is located on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for a relaxing getaway. Beautiful property and very inviting. Extremely well stocked with miscellaneous needs. Great communication with host. Loved having the private beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing home! Stayed here with family and friends for my daughter’s wedding at Blue Dress Barn. From the views, the beach, hot tub, to the comfy beds, coffee bar, landscaping….it was just great! Even with the rain, it was nice to slow down a bit with a very busy weekend! Don’t hesitate on staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and incredible view!! Our family loved hanging out on the private beach during the day and playing games in the evenings while watching the breathtaking sunsets!! St Joseph was a quick drive for shopping, restaurants/take-out and even some line dancing. The home was well stocked with everything we needed including a fun and delicious welcome basket. We look forward to returning!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. So glad you enjoyed it. Please come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property & home with a spectacular lake view. So glad we were able to spend our holiday here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our blue heron visit

Wonderful place with plenty of room and many extra items include included. Toys for the kids towels, beach chairs, and a well stocked coffee bar.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved our stay at the Blue Heron! Plenty of room for guests, a great kids room, lots of games and toys (the whole family loved the ping pong), beautiful private beach, and relaxing hot tub. The house was clean and well maintained. The communication was great, too. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
We were glad to have you stay at our home and would love to have you and your family back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lake Michigan at Blue Heron

We have come to Lake Michigan as a family for a week in summer eight times in all. The Blue Heron is the only house we have put on Repeat. It is perfect. My two favorite features are 1) the large deck overlooking Lake Michigan from which every night there is a sunset worthy of an Impressionist painting, and 2) the sturdiest set of stairs down to the beach that anyone could possibly hope for. The stairs has a railing on both sides, vertical slats that make it impossible for a small child to fall through, and landings with benches to rest (it's a long way). The host is always available and accommodating. We look forward to more Repeats!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kelly

The house was wonderful, the inside was clean and spacious. There was a number of amenities that were provided by the host; bathroom towels, beach towels, bath products, a number of utensils and cookware, coffees, teas, games to name a few things. The host was very easy to get ahold of and the very minor things that came up during our stay were resolved very quickly. There are a few stairs to get down to the beach, we enjoyed counting them, but there are benches and landings all the way up to rest if needed. I highly recommend this property and we can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

End of summer getaway to paradise!

The Blue Heron absolutely surpassed our expectations! Our family of four traveled with another family of four, and no one wanted to leave the property for the duration of our stay (kids included)! We were greeted with a lovely welcome gift, and immediately noticed the stunning views! The beach is beautiful, and the privacy provides such a serene, peaceful atmosphere. Having two master suites was so convenient! The beds are very comfortable, and the hot tub is the perfect way to unwind at the end of a long day, or start the day with coffee and a gorgeous sunrise over the water. The kitchen is well-stocked and spacious, and we enjoyed the ease of cooking meals together without feeling like we were constantly in each other's way or on top of one another. The beach towels sand toys provided for the kids were much appreciated, as well as the firewood for a lovely beach bonfire in the evenings. We were able to get to restaurants and stores, if needed, within 10 minutes or less, but honestly we didn't leave the property often. We would definitely return in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly attentive host and home supplied with everything and anything you would want plus. The floor plan is perfect for families with kids and the yards are beautifully planted. It’s a long climb down and up to the beach but worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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