You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph
North Shore - A short 6 minute drive north along the lakeshore from St. Joseph. This home has just the right mix of old charm and modern updates. Several beaches just a short drive away. This 3 BD, 2 BA home sits on 2.25 acres with a large fenced in area. Enjoy a quiet retreat or local attractions. We have great restaurants, downtown shopping, beaches, wineries, farmers markets, wedding venues and much more! We have stocked our home with many extras!
Property manager
Julie Thomsen
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Beach sun loungers
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Towels provided
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
TV
Foosball table
Games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Fenced yard
Barbecue grill
Garden
Firepit
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Fitness facilities nearby
Bicycle on site
Hiking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Power boating nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Winery tours nearby
Kayaking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Benton Harbor, MI
What's nearby
Harbor Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
White Pine Winery - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
Silver Beach - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
12 Corners Vineyards - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Grand Crossing - 11 min drive
La Perla Produce - 11 min drive
Blossom Trails Golf Club - 11 min drive
Chatterbox - 8 min drive
North Shore Inn - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph located?
Located in Benton Harbor, this family-friendly vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Silver Beach. Harbor Shores Golf Club and Box Factory for the Arts are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph Reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Becca S.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Weekend
This was the perfect place for a small bachelorette. It was both charming and modern! Julie was so sweet from the beginning. We could not have chosen a better place to stay!
Becca S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam T.
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Aug 2024
Beautiful and very comfortable house. The owner answered questions fast. Great location and quick trip to downtown and the beach! Everyone loved it. We will be back!😊
Pam T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea V.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. It was so cute and had everything we needed from beach toys to spices in the kitchen. We would definitely stay here again!
Andrea V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb S.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great fit for us, & exactly as described
Had a great comfortable stay. Property had everything we needed. Responses from owner were prompt and helpful. She even allowed relatives staying at a hotel to visit and park on the property.
Barb S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel D.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach!
Home was cute and clean. It was very close to Silver Beach and Rocky Gap. We also drove to check out Saugatuck Dunes, 40 minute away. We would definitely recommend to stay!
Rachel D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kent W.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Our family enjoyed our stay. It was close to the beaches we wanted to go to and the amount of living space worked well for us. Our grand children liked playing in the back yard.
Kent W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Douglas H.
3 July 2024
North Shore Stay
In some areas (Kitchen-refrigerator, etc.), the property was not clean. Were not provided bar soap, paper towels, or napkins. Overall, though, a good property to stay at.
Douglas H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bradley G.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house within easy driving distance of beaches and restaurants.
Nice 3 bedroom house about 10 minutes from multiple beach options and good restaurants in a town that is easy to get around in. Communication with host was excellent and checkin/checkout very easy. Made for a very relaxing vacation. Full kitchen if you wanted to make some food yourself. There was also a very nice fenced in backyard with areas for a campfire, blackberry bushes, and a little trail through the woods which our kids loved. There were several good areas to play board games and card games after we got back in the evening.
Bradley G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
7 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vaca
We all really enjoyed our stay! The kids loved the space and it was so nice having a front room full of toys and games for them!
So many items were thoughtfully considered and provided during our stay throughout the entire house. Some items provided were beach towels, beach chairs, ice packs, a cooler, and sand toys for the beach. Both bathrooms provided shower hair products, blow dryer, and feminine products. Next time we visit I can definitely pack half as much for our stay because of how much they provided. The drive to silver beach was only 8min. The hosts were very responsive amd friendly to any needs we may have had.
We look forward to booking our next vacation to St. Joe at this location!
Sarah T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynn P., Grand Rapids, Michigan
25 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a girl's weekend!
My friends and I had a great time here. Great location, plenty of parking, cute home.
Lynn P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hattie S.
15 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Love, love, love this place…updated, practical, well thought out…lots & lots of games , fooseball, my grands were so excited . Lots of amenities…
Hattie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Annette H.
25 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away with friends
Love this property! Extremely clean, well stocked with little things provided like coffee, marshmallows to roast, firewood, condiments, and games. LOVED the foosball table as we had a blast having tournaments all night long. Beds were all very comfortable and the decorating of the entire place is so cute! I love the front balcony with a small view of the lake. I wish it was warmer so we could have our coffee out there in the morning. My only recommendation would be outdoor lighting as it is hard to find at night and on a pretty busy street.
Annette H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Reggie H.
11 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was an absolutely perfect weekend. There was not a thing that we could’ve asked for that Julie had not provided. She even went the extra mile and brought us more firewood so wouldn’t risk the chance of running out. Can’t wait to come back!
Reggie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
6 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Location!
First off, Julie was incredible to work with. We had originally booked this property with another owner who sold to Julie two months before out stay. Julie instantly reached out and honored the previous price and dates. From there, she communicated quickly and efficiently about our upcoming stay. The house was perfect - the inside is remodeled so nicely! We traveled with our two year old and I always bring my own toys, but toys were provided and my son loved them all! The beds were comfortable and everything was so cleaned! On top of how great the home itself was, the location was perfect! We were 4 minutes from a public beach/play ground and six minutes from downtown St Joesph. Thank you for opening your home to us Julie! We appreciate the stay!!
Ashley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Breanna G.
30 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay near the lake
The property was great! Upon opening the door, we were impressed with how clean and comfortable the space was. We had one toddler with our group and it was a good space for him, too (some toys and games in the side room, a large clean bath tub, minimal clutter/breakable items around, a baby gate provided, and a large fenced backyard). We were already talking about a return trip before we had even finished the first one.
Breanna G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul F.
29 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach trip
Everything was perfect! Julie had so many extras that helped make trip easier and help with entertaining the kids!
Thank you!
Will definitely keep info for next trip!
Paul F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jill A.
20 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We really enjoyed our stay here! Everything was well maintained and clean. The “extras” (pack and play, beach chairs, wagon, s’mores, games, toys, etc) provided were also so nice! Julie was extremely responsive as well. Overall, it was great!
Jill A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda S., Naperville USA
13 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home!
My husband and my daughter and her family all enjoyed this lovely home. It is well stocked with amenities to make our stay even more comfortable. One minor issue was quickly resolved and the owner was extremely helpful! The location is minutes from the beach and downtown St Joseph.
Linda S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy K.
7 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, minutes away from the beach
This property is very well kept and stocked. Highly recommend it for families. Plenty of games for the kids, good size bedrooms, a fire pit and much more! We will definitely be coming back.
Jeremy K.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joseph M.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Fourth of July getaway
My family of four had an amazing holiday and enjoyed plenty of hiking and hanging out the numerous beaches. The house was both modern and cozy and was stocked with plenty of board-games and a fire pit. A wonderful escape.
Joseph M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brad M.
7 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our group of 6 fishermen. Very clean and nice. The fire pit was a nice feature.
Great place. !
Brad M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy G., Ridgefield, Washington
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage Near St. Joseph, Michigan
Six of us (three couples) stayed here for five nights during idyllic summer weather for a July 4th weekend wedding in St. Joseph. The house was immaculate and well-stocked with kitchen necessities. There is a nice patio set-up in the backyard, and you can watch the beautiful sunsets over the lake from the upstairs balcony. Julie, the owner, has a list of recommended restaurants and things to do posted on a bulletin board. We would add kayaking on the Paw Paw River to the list. We used the two coupons she left for the coffee shop she owns. The coffee and customer service were excellent!
The beds were comfortable, the house was quiet and we had plenty of room to relax both inside and outside. We especially appreciated Julie’s quick responses to our questions about sightseeing tips and what to do with the recycling.
Plan ahead and book this house early…there are not a lot of rental homes in this price range in the St. Joseph area.
Nancy G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Claire T.
23 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome little rental close to Silver Beach!
Easy to get to, very clean, and well maintained!
Some of my favorite things about the house were: the sunroom/game room with plenty of puzzles and games, the large upgraded kitchen with plenty of seating, king beds, beach chairs and fire pit!
Thank you, we loved it!
Claire T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily B.
21 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Multi Family Getaway
We enjoyed our stay as three young families all sharing the same house. The set up was great! We especially enjoyed the fenced in backyard for our kids to run around and play in. We would certainly recommend staying here!
Emily B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Al S.
14 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
North Shore
Great from start to finish. Julie is a great host. Can't wait to go back.
Thanks Julie.