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The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Pool
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, 12 Corners Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Kids Attic

2 Twin Beds

Main House Extra Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Extra Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Kids Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main House First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool

While away your vacation in St. Joe/Benton Harbor at one of the oldest homes in Hagar Township. The home was grandly modified from a farmhouse into the lake home of Al Capone’s attorney in the 1920’s.

The main house has nearly 3000 square feet and a 900 foot basement. It’s comes fully furnished as the vacation home of a Chicago family. Much of the space is left for a massive ground floor with plenty of space for entertaining. The house boasts new floors, kitchen, baths and updated amenities. There is a master bedroom, three bedrooms and an attic with a bunk bed and two singles.

A brand new heated pool 16x34 is ready to enjoy everyday (especially those non-beach days). Poolside you'll enjoy pool house with tv and air conditioning. A jacuzzi is also right there for a nice wind-down at night. A gas grill is also ready to use right outside the kitchen.

Enjoy two landscaped acres for dogs and kids. Mature trees abound and wonderful lake views are directly in front of the house. Enjoy the fire pit at night with a perfect view of the lake.

Also, the coach house provides parking for 1 and ample storage for the pool toys, games, balls and other amenities.

The house has plenty of outside parking for up to 8 cars if needed. While 300 feet from the bluff, the house does not have legal lake access. Hagar Beach (the township's public beach & park with great amenities for kids) is 1-2 miles north with quick access to a large, lower bank beach. Additionally, we recommend Jean Klock Beach 3 miles to the south.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
High Chair, Pack and Play, Toys on hand.
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Events

No events allowed
Approved guests only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in houses.
No shoes inside main house
Keep towels on floor inside sliding doors to keep water off of wood floors from pool-goers headed to bathroom and kitchen.
Close up pool and jacuzzi after use to keep leaves and debris out. Read instructions provided for more details regarding heating.

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
Note from host: Approved guests only.
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Consider John EN Howard Bandshell for a night out or Margaret B. Upton Arboretum if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
  • White Pine Winery - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Lake Michigan College - 10 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Silver Beach - 10 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anemel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool on May 11, 2026 start from $780, 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.

Is The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool 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 Sarett Nature Center and Harbor Shores Golf Club. Silver Beach and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

rose p.

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

Very Nice Home for Family Time

This home is as advertised and the pictures are accurate, lots of room and very well equipped, the kitchen is very modern and has everything and some, it even had a fly swatter when we needed it. Our two year old grandson loved all the sun room toys. The patio is very spacious plenty of chairs, lounges etc. Lots of pool items too. We used the guest house because we had a pet, the guest house is no where near as nice as the main house...but at least we were able to bring all our family. We had to ask Wes (owner) a few questions during our stay and he replied very promptly. Tips for future renters: there is plenty of wood for the fire pit, but it is not split...I always bring my axe and sledge glad I did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Great location, spacious, clean and private!

We had a fantastic stay at this property! The location was perfect for a quick trip into St. Joseph or up to South Haven, but provided the space and privacy we wanted. The grounds are large enough for a lot of activity (little ones riding bikes, playing the in yard, swimming, campfire, great patio) without feeling like you’re on top of each other and we barely saw any neighbors the entire time we were there. The space is very private which gave a nice intimate feeling to our trip. The house is spacious and updated throughout. The large, updated kitchen, with direct view/access to the pool/patio was a highlight. We used the main house and guest house. Guest house accommodations were just as expected. Not as nice as the main house, but worked perfect for our family of four with two small kids to provide a separate place to get naps/early bedtime without the excitement of the main house keeping them up. The house offered a large assortment of pool toys/floats etc. for extra fun and the room of kid toys was a hit with our toddler :) The very few questions I had for the owner during our trip were answered almost immediately (truly within 5 minutes). I would definitely recommend this place for a large family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Pool made the vacation!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The pool was the highlight of the trip for our group and everything was top notch in the house. Super kid friendly and well stocked. We didn’t use the guest house and unsure if we would ever factor in that space for a group if we returned in the future. It’s a great idea and perhaps will be updated at some point, but as it is now, it had the feel of a college rental, which is the exact opposite of the main house which was a beautifully restored home. If one family in our group would have had to stay there, we would have had to draw straws. The main house was a 5 star property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

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

Great place for large family vacation

Great property with large grassy area for kids to play. Heated pool and hot tub were fantastic. Was able to enjoy the pool even when the weather wasn't so great. Large garage area was perfect to store bikes, golf clubs, etc. The fire pit had a nice view of the lake and was especially beautiful at sunset. The main home itself had a large and modern kitchen with plenty of space for preparing and entertaining a family of 15. Owner was very responsive throughout the entire process. We would definitely go back here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great family house

We really enjoyed our stay on this beautiful property. My parents and my sisters family up with our family and we had ample space and a lot of fun. We loved hanging out at the pool, playing ping pong and checking out the local beaches and restaurants. This house is gem and we look forward to making it annual vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

Perfect house for a group/family holiday

We had a fantastic time here at the Thompson House - plenty of space for adults and kids and the attic room perfect for kids bedroom/playroom and extra rooms for kids downstairs The heated pool with cover and hot tub with cover made the week for us and even when it rained for a few days was still in use 😀 Ample sized kitchen and barbecue outside we didn’t have to go out anywhere to eat there’s plenty of fridge freezer space and dishwasher - washer and dryer machines downstairs . Plent of parking and garage for bikes etc also extra accommodation in the Coach House outside Benton Harbor and South Haven a few miles away and both towns have lots of character and individual shops and cafes - supermarket about 4 miles but a few local stores for essentials . Highly recommend this house full of character for a very enjoyable holiday 👍👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Wes Shepherd

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What makes this property unique

There is simply no property like ours. It's not just a vacation destination but the storied history makes for an incredible memory. How many people can say they stayed at a house that Capone and his cronies hung around in the 20's and 30's.
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