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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
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Smooth flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Next to a golf course
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Double-glazed windows
Recycling
Unit size: 1,700 square feet
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Pet fee covers the extra cleaning necessary.
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 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
Property Registration Number # 76-0340-0181-00-1
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Little Cottage by the Sea
Lovely comfortable two story in historic St. Joseph neighborhood
About the neighborhood
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 Intl. Airport (SBN) - 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?
Check-out 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 vacation 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.
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Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely and comfortable two story Reviews
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9.6
Exceptional
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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
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.
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!
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 August 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.
My husband and I stayed here with my 3 young adult children and their significant others (ages 22-28). Chris and Dave's home worked great for our group. Two couples stayed upstairs, my single son downstairs, and we had the master bedroom.
Everyone enjoyed playing games at the huge dining room table (plus the younger ones played games upstairs some nights). The parking worked great with the two spots off the alley and one on the street (we called the number to let them know we'd have a car on the street).
It was super convenient to be able to walk downtown, over to the bluff, even down to Silver Beach Pizza. Our family made some lovely memories and we hope to be back!