Lake Lovers Delight!

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May 2020 when wind blows from the East or is calm there is a nice

Come on in, kick your shoes off, relax for a while.

Sit and listen to the sounds of Lake Michigan

Beautiful wraparound deck conected to family room & spacious screened porch
BBQ!

Delightful screened in porch plenty of comfy seating listening to Lake Michigan

Overview
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Stevensville, MI

Grand Mere State Park
‪5 min drive‬
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
‪13 min drive‬
Silver Beach
‪18 min drive‬
Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

We are looking for a 3 to 6 month rental right now and then a month-to-month lease through April 2025 Very willing to negotiate!
For all of you COOK employees...We LOVE you! please give me a call P+AAPJTPGJ and I will work with you.
This VERY charming 3 bdrm, 2 bath well appointed home is just 125 FEET from beach access to Lake Michigan which as our guests you have permission to use! There is no public parking for this beach so chances are you may be the only one there! This is truly a diamond in the rough. There is a small dune to get to the beach.
The wrap around deck off the sun room is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or morning cup of coffee. It's a peaceful setting to read, watch the playful squirrels, wild turkeys, fox, hawks, deer and many bird species or just relax. We have recently added an attached large screened in porch that is wonderful as well, especially for those lazy rainy days.

There is not 1 but 2 fire pits on the property, perfect for roasting hot dogs and making s'mores.
Or just curl up with a book or watch cable TV indoors.
It's a wonderful location, not only to beautiful Lake Michigan but for many wonderful day outings SW Michigan has to offer. The list is countless...wineries, orchards, shopping, carousels, beaches and more, tons of fun for everyone!
"Pure Michigan", come visit...

Property manager

Caryn Gifford 702-275-8745

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stevensville

Located in Stevensville, this cottage is on a river. Silver Beach is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Weko Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Stevensville, MI

What's nearby

Grand Mere State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Warren Dunes State Park - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
White Pine Winery - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Silver Beach - 18 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 17 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Lovers Delight! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Lovers Delight!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Lovers Delight!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Lovers Delight! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Grand Mere State Park. Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Founders Wine Cellar are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Shari K.

14 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice property

Wonderful area with lots of wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Outdoor options to hike, beach, and watch sunsets.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

1 Aug 2015

Comfortable and inviting beach house

Wonderful, very clean, bright and decorated cheerful to uplift our spirits as that was what we were wanting in a vacation home. Modern facilities and close to the water. Beautiful sunsets (no extra charge) over the lake!

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

24 Mar 2020

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

ST JOE

Everything was excellent! The property, the house, the location!!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

31 July 2014

Family Vacation

What a great vacation home. Everything we needed for a memorable family vacation. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach, and what a great little beach. The owner was great to work with, and any time I had questions she was prompt with responses. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home!

10/10 Excellent

Sarahlin S.

4 Aug 2021

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

Fantastic getaway

Caryn is a wonderful hostess, and went above and beyond to provide everything we needed for our time at the home. The residence is in immaculate condition and the outdoor entertaining areas are surrounded by green space! The gardening adds an extra special touch, especially with everything in bloom. We would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie M., Chicago, IL

12 Aug 2021

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

Lovely home

Very nice and clean home. Beautiful grounds and deck. There was also a large screened in room that was absolutely perfect! We liked St Joe and the area. The beach left a little to be desired. It was very rocky and rather small. Overall a great time and the owner was very nice and accomodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela H., Brownsburg, IN

25 July 2020

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

Perfect!

The house and location were perfect for our party of 7! Caryn was very helpful and made the whole process very easy. The house itself is lovely and sits in a beautiful quiet area. We saw deer and wild turkeys in our yard! The yard is nice size and allows space for kids to run around. And the screened in porch quickly became a favorite spot for the adults! The beach access is as close as advertised but the hike down/up is a bit steep. But - once we got used to it the cove provided the perfect place for almost undisturbed beach time and beautiful sunsets. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were sad to leave!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Laura F.

27 July 2019

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

Nice cottage

This was a nice cottage in Stevensville. Unfortunately, the beach that can be walked to is still a few blocks away, and in 2019 is barely a beach, but instead a steep sand dune with no flat area to even fit a chair or towel, and dangerous to climb up. It was a drag to have to drive to the beach, but the township park was less than a mile away and it was great and empty. Outdoor shower was key to get the sand off and we used the fire pit to roast marshmallows every night- the owner even gave us firestarters and a lighter and the had firewood at the house. There is a great breezeway in the house to sit, relax and read as well. We had a great time there, the owner is a total sweetheart, and the house was well kept, I just thought it was a little over-priced for the location being so far from a usable beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

19 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing night away

Caryn’s place is a dream! We had a quick overnight away and packed in so much. The home is exceptionally landscaped and maintained. Beach access was a quick 5 minute walk and opened up to a nice private cove. We had a lovely time relaxing by a fire and enjoyed the s’mores that Caryn provided. The linens were so fresh and clean and bed was super cozy. We went to Tosi’s for dinner and highly recommend it. This area of Michigan is truly a hidden gem with a lot to offer. We will for sure be staying at this home again :)

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucas D.

26 July 2021

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

Wonderful, clean home

The house was wonderful. One of the cleanest, well-supplied rentals I have ever stayed in. We were all comfortable and refreshed during our two night stay. We are already talking about coming back next summer! The beach access around the corner was a nice addition. I wouldn't plan on it for your full beach experience - at least while we were there, the water levels were very high, the little beachfront there was was very rocky, and high seaweed levels meant we didn't want to go in. We drove 15 minutes to Warren Dunes to go to the beach there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula I.

12 July 2021

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

Great getaway to Lake Michigan

The property was very clean with ample towels, bath tissue, and toiletries provided. Only a 15 minute drive to downtown Saint Joseph so we felt we could get to shopping or restaurants easily if wanted, or be away from it all when wanted. The neighbors behind are a little close (and not very friendly), but the spacious front yard was very private and a great place for fires and making s’mores. The beach access is down a dune, so steep (as advertised). Most in our group handled it just fine, but a couple with physical limitations did not attempt it. Kids enjoyed passing time with the variety of games supplied. We had 3 generations at the cottage, and everyone was comfortable and had a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

24 June 2021

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

Beautiful property

This was a beautiful property and we enjoyed it very much. Short walk to the beach and the dune on the beach was a hit with the kids. The owner was very responsive and helped us quite a bit. My only complaint would be that the owner seemed to keep a close eye on what we were up to stopping by for various reasons every day during our stay and staying around the property. I get it as you never know who you have in your personal home, but a little more privacy would have been nice. Overall though it was a really fantastic weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sarah B.

17 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ruined weekend

Before our stay, I received a text from the host asking me to call her. She said the last group was “wild,” the police got called and she was afraid that her neighbors were going to complain about any noise. This was followed by a text informing me that she would be “stopping by” the house on the only full day of our rental to drop off “supplies” in the garage. The reason for the neighbors’ irritation became obvious upon arrival because the house is completely surrounded by adjacent houses and lacks any privacy when sitting on the deck. The host was at the property when the first guests arrived and made derogatory remarks about her neighbors. The Saturday of our rental, around 7:30pm, the host texted me to move our car so that she could access the garage, showed up to the property, and requested that we help her unload her vehicle that contained yard fertilizer. This interruption was followed by a text message to me in which unsubstantiated accusations were made against me and my guests that stated, “When stopped by to drop off yard chemicals in the garage I heard some loud hooting and hollering And I heard that you upset the neighbors by using the steps on their private property. This is not what you conveyed to me in our earlier correspondence how you behaved. You are putting [me] in a position of [losing] my permit Tone it down.” In reality, the alleged “hooting and hollering” was laughter from us playing games on the deck; something that should be expected when renting your home to 8 people who are together in a close area. The accusation that we “upset the neighbors” was equally puzzling. To access the beach there is an easement over a neighbor’s property that is clearly contentious because the host left an email on the counter prior to our arrival from a neighbor expressing his what seems like annoyance with people crossing the easement. At the beach two of the guests who are pregnant asked a different neighbor if they could use the stairs to get back to the top. We did not “use” the stairs without permission. We were also charged a fee for rust stains on the carpet which were clearly from the legs of the chair in the bedroom. They were framed as “lipstick” stains even though nobody was wearing lipstick nor does lipstick produce two perfect round equally distanced dots on the carpet exactly where chairs legs fall. Now instead of focusing on my upcoming wedding, I am writing this review and disputing erroneous damage charges.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

16 Sept 2020

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

Chicago getaway! Close to dunes! Great yard and very clean!

This house is located in a beach neighborhood with walk to (what looks like) a community path to a dune that you can climb down to the beach. It’s a steep climb, but it didn’t bother us. We were the only ones there for the sunset which was great. The kids loved boulder there. Close to warren dunes and grand mere state park(we loved). Very close to public beach and downtown at Joseph. House very clean and other older, everything looked new and in good condition. My kids loved the fire pit and playing in the backyard! Overall great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

stephen p.

27 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful home and great location.

We had a wonderful time and Caryn was an exceptional host. Very warm and inviting.!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

4 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful Cottage Retreat

We had the most perfect family getaway at this cottage in Michigan! We enjoyed the outdoor space and beach nearby and playing in the yard at night. The cottage was beautifully maintained and equipped with everything we might need. A great retreat for a family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

25 June 2020

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

Great comfort and beauty!

The six of us (my husband, grown kids and partners) completely enjoyed our three nights at Lake Lovers Delight. This property is lovely, super clean, and comfortable, with plenty of spaces to relax, from breakfast on the wrap-around porch, outdoor grilling for dinner, late night circles around the fire pit, and spotless bedrooms and comfortable sleep. We loved having the beach access right across the street. There is a steep dune to climb up and down, and just a small beach area, but the private cove is beautiful! It was perfect for swimming and taking in gorgeous sunsets each night. Caryn was a totally responsive and terrific host. This is a really wonderful place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

30 July 2019

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

Great Weekend Away!

Our family had a wonderful weekend at the house! Caryn was so welcoming and the house was clean and inviting. My kids loved the backyard and fire pit the most and we enjoyed making s’mores each night. A great house and location for a weekend away!

10/10 Excellent

Wenfei W.

25 July 2019

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

Beautiful little cottage!

The property was picturesque! Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Loryn A.

2 July 2019

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

Beaautiful property for a getaway

Very spacious home. Very clean. Nicely decorated. large yard and very pretty and fairly quiet. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants a getaway, but still near beaches in St. Joseph, MI. Just a very comfortable spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Joyce D.

14 Oct 2018

Fall Treat

This is an absolutely gorgeous house/place. The house is lovely, beautifully laid out and the grounds are awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Nick B.

23 Aug 2018

Beautiful property, perfect for our golf weekend

Caryn's house was perfect for our 8-man golf weekend at Harbor Shores. She could not have been a more accommodating host.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN S.

18 Aug 2018

What an Amazing Stay!

If I vacationed in SW Michigan more frequently, I would seriously consider not giving this place a review because I would be afraid that you would take the days which I would want. The house was everything which I was looking for in a rental. The owner, Caryn comes from a real estate background so she knows what renters not only need but what they want as well. Additionally, she knows how to stage as well. What you get with this residence is 'WoW' followed by 'WoW'. There is a secluded beach (with no rocks) literally just around the corner and Caryn has stocked, beach chairs and some beach toys to bring with you in case you need them. When you return from the beach, there is an outdoor shower for getting the sand off or showering if you are less modest than I am. There is a fantastic deck in the backyard with a grill which I did not get a chance to take advantage of. The place exceeded every single one of my expectations and I could not be more pleased with my experience staying there. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to stay at. When the word gets out and it is nearly impossible to book you will be sorry that you did not stay here when you had a chance. ***** 5 stars all the way!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., Glen Ellyn, Il

13 Aug 2018

The home was very well equipped, clean and peaceful. We all very much enjoyed our stay!

Caryn was a great hostess. We watched the sunset from the private beach and had a fantastic girls weekend in Stevensville. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caryn G.

18 June 2018

Awesome

Beautiful part of the world Fantastic home

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Caryn Gifford 702-275-8745

I was born and raised in St Joseph Michigan, moved out west to Colorado in 1977 to teach snow skiing. Met my husband, got married had 2 daughters, moved further west to Boulder City Nevada in 1988 for the construction boom. I came back to the SW MI area 14 years ago to visit my cousin who just moved back to the area and fell back in LOVE with the area again! It didn't take much to convince my husband to purchase this home as he is a native Californian and has always loved the water. We plan to retire to the area and until then hope you will be our guests in this little piece of paradise, we call home.

Why they chose this property

Only 90 miles from Chicago, yet a world away with good ole fashioned mid-west hospitality! 1/2 mile north of the famous, (not in great shape), Chalets and on 1/2 acre of treed, mowed lawn :). It is like stepping back in time the minute you arrive. That 'just breath' feeling and across the street from beach access!! The perfect getaway for any couple or family and an extremely wonderful solo retreat. A must see!

What makes this property unique

Lake Michigan World class white sand beaches :) Amazing produce and flowers grown in this area! Several road side stands and farmers markets.
The fall leaves are spectacular and the winter is calm and peaceful.
Many Winerys in the area to visit.
Located between Bit of Swiss Bakery and the Lake! Very close to the famous Tosi's and Grand Mere restaurants. Excellent location.
Life does not get better than this!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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