Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
7 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Downstairs guest
1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed
Downstairs master
1 King Bed
Upstairs common room
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
Upstairs master
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
About this property
Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely and comfortable two story
A two-story 4 bedroom 2 bath cottage just blocks from the beach, downtown St. Joseph, and many other attractions and points of interest. Up on the bluff, so you don’t have the crowds and the walk up the bluff to town. Perfect for one or two families. Sleeps 9, with kitchenette and breakfast nook upstairs and full kitchen and dining room downstairs. Parking for 2 cars and an easy walk to Silver Beach, Whirlpool Fountain, restaurants and many other local attractions. Free WiFi internet, Central AC. Charcoal grill. No yard but front porch for relaxing in this quiet, historic, old neighborhood.
Property manager
Chris or David Vandenburgh
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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This is an old historic neighborhood where people value privacy, quiet, and traditional village living. Please be a good neighbor. Quiet time is 10-7.
Please leave the house the way you found it. If something happens (breakage, loss, etc.) please let us know via text to Vrbo.
House parties are not allowed (they give us a bad reputation with our neighbors (and they ruin stuff)). Think “family.”
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number # 76-0340-0181-00-1
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Saint Joseph
Located in Saint Joseph, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Weko Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
St Joseph, MI
What's nearby
White Pine Winery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Silver Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Box Factory for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Harbor Shores Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 7 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Silver Beach Pizza - 7 min walk
Clementines Too - 14 min walk
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Azul Tequila - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely and comfortable two story pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely and comfortable two story?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely and comfortable two story?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely and comfortable two story located?
Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery, Lake Michigan, and Silver Beach. White Pine Winery and Box Factory for the Arts are also within 10 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 7 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved how close it was to downtown St. Joseph and how we could walk there from the property. There was plenty of space in the rental which was also nice.
The house was charming & perfect for our extended family. Location was ideal - we could walk everywhere. We cooked most of our meals-the kitchen was well stocked with cooking equipment. It was a great vacation!
perfect location and very cute, quaint little cottage!
The perfect cottage for a week's stay in the cutest beach town! The ONLY thing i might critique is maybe updating some of the furniture as it has clearly had some use over the years (very obvious to see why as this is a perfect rental for the area). I'm still giving it 5 stars as it is worthy of it!
We have stayed at this property almost every year since 2016! We absolutely love the home and it is close to shops and downtown and the beach. Chris is always a joy to talk to and she is thoughtful and responsive. We love our trips here and recommend the property to anyone looking to explore the third coast ♥️
This cottage was delightful. Close to downtown and easy to reach the beach without driving. Plenty of room for all of us. Well stocked w/kitchen items as well.
We loved our stay here! The property is close to all the things we love about St Joseph's, and it made for a fantastic week of family vacation! We will be back!
This property is our annual choice to stay in St Joseph Michigan. The location is within walking distance to downtown, beach and much more. We have used the cottage for over 10 summers
Had an amazing stay. Beautiful quaint home with a fantastic location to everything.
Beautiful quaint home, walking distance to everything. Thank you to our host. House fully equipped with everything and then some. Beach, splash pad, restaurants, ice cream and Carousel kept us busy all week. Gorgeous weather, had a fabulous week. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
We had a great time in St. Joe! The house is in a fantastic location, so close to everything.
David was very helpful when we had an issue with one of the TVs. He came over right away to address it and made sure we were satisfied.
The property is close to all shops and the beach. The kitchen has everything you would need to cook and everything was very clean. Check in and out is very easy and the owner answers quickly and is a great host St. Joe had extremely hot and humid weather during our stay and I was greatful that the ac worked great The house is a nice home-away from home Hoping to stay in the future.
Had a great time with family. Everyone had their own space. Great having 2 bathrooms. Location great for walking to town and the beach. Air conditioner kept up even on the really hot days. Needs a new couch but overall lovely.
Cute little home in a safe, lovely, historic area. Just a short walk away from beautiful downtown St Joe and Silver Beach. So enjoyed walking on the bluff with my family. The owners responded very quickly to any inquiries and were very kind, helpful, and generous. Highly recommend this family friendly home. 😊
Kelly L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Joseph D.
3 Aug 2016
Perfect!
Perfect location between beach and downtown restaurants and shops. Perfectly sized. Perfectly appointed, furnished and stocked. Perfectly clean and organized. Perfectly priced. Perfect communication with owners. Seriously - Perfect!
This is our second time to stay at this property, and we absolutely love the location. Being able to walk down to the beach, to Silver Beach Pizza, to the shops and Kilwin's, and then being able to walk back "home" for a break whenever we need it is wonderful. My 3 kids also enjoy being able to have their own space and not have to share a bedroom. Chris is very easy to work with and quick to respond to questions. We will be back!
Love staying here for the past 6-7 summers - very convenient and family friendly. Grandkids love riding their scooters to town, game nights at 'home' and great restaurants. Beaches are the best! Hosts are wonderful! Have regular updates in accommodations - may need new mattresses in small downstairs bedroom soon, but overall rest are great! Thank you Dave and Chris!! Feels like home to us!!
wilma m.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
25 July 2015
Fun family getaway
We've been renting this house for 3 years now, and we're already signed up for next summer. Overall, this is a nice house with plenty of space, in good shape, and has a great location adjacent to downtown (only a 5 minute walk to the beach). It is a reasonable price for the area as well. The owners are very pleasant, organized and prompt in communications. The house is always clean and in good shape when we arrive. We look forward to our time in St. Joseph each year.
Brian R.
About the host
Hosted by Chris or David Vandenburgh
Dave and Chris met nearby, raised their two boys all over the US, and retired to St. Joseph in 2017. They bought this house in 2004 with the plan to retire to it and rented it as a vacation home for families to come to in the meantime. It’s been so much fun having families come that they retired into a much smaller house so they could keep this one as a vacation rental. (Since they are avid sailors, they aren’t home much during the summer anyway.) This neighborhood is a wonderful old historic neighborhood; it works great for summer vacations because it is between the town and the beach, and because it’s laid out nicely for family fun.
Why they chose this property
Vacation rentals on the beach are very expensive, and the hike up the bluff to town can be tough. This cottage is ideally situated between the town and the beach so you have the best of both worlds. The City of St. Joseph hasn’t allowed any new short-term vacation rentals in many years out of desire to preserve the historic charm of the city neighborhoods, so we feel privileged to be able to offer our home for rental and do our best to rent to those who want the same things.
What makes this property unique
We furnished the home for ourselves to live in. We hope it makes you feel relaxed and comfortable.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests