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COZY 3BR HARBOR HOUSE NEAR LAKE MICHIGAN, HUGE DECK AND YARD

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back room with futon

1 Twin Futon

Bedroom 2- Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Loft with Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom King bed

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

COZY 3BR HARBOR HOUSE NEAR LAKE MICHIGAN, HUGE DECK AND YARD

Welcome to our exquisite 3-bedroom haven near St. Joseph, Michigan. This spacious retreat boasts a grand open entryway, adorned with a captivating spiral staircase that leads to a sprawling loft, complete with a luxurious queen bed.

Relax in style within our commodious living room, equipped with a 60” TV featuring Netflix for your entertainment. The large master bedroom beckons with its king-size bed, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep.

Our recently renovated kitchen, complete with a charming coffee nook, reveals a Keurig coffeemaker stocked with delightful local coffee and other regional delights. The adjoining dining room offers an 8-person table, perfect for gatherings and late-night board game sessions.

Step outside to our enormous backyard oasis, complete with a play structure for the kids. The expansive deck features a table and patio furniture, ideal for entertaining and socializing. A brand new propane grille awaits your culinary adventures.

For your convenience, a laundry machine is available in the rear bonus room. Please note that small dogs are welcome with approval, subject to a fee.

While the beach is not directly accessible from the house, you'll find this luxurious retreat is the perfect base for exploring the beauty of St. Joseph, Michigan, and all it has to offer.
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About the neighborhood

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • White Pine Winery - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • John EN Howard Bandshell - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Silver Beach - 6 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anemel - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute little cottage and perfect for families with kids! Lots of amenities geared towards children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2025
Thank you so much Emily, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We work hard to make the place an inviting and fun for families, so your feedback means a lot to us. We hope that you will come back and stay with us again sometime :-)
Verified

4/10 Poor

Derrick J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
It was pretty dirty, high amounts of mold throughout, too hot for anyone to use the upstairs bedroom, we didn’t feel safe at night with the yard being so overgrown next to a vacant pull barn and other building that was overgrown behind the house, the yard was unsafe to allow our kids to play in, and the appliances were outdated with refrigerator needing a new filter. One positive is that we did enjoy that it was less than a ten minute drive to the downtown area. We have only been to Michigan twice and enjoyed St. Joseph.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2025
Hi Derrick, Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed with your stay, though I do want to clarify a few things for accuracy. This home is professionally cleaned and inspected before each guest’s arrival, and no prior guests have reported mold issues. Upon review with our cleaners they likewise have never seen mold at the house. That said, we’ve taken your comment seriously and brought in a specialist and have confirmed there are no mold concerns. The upstairs can get warm during peak summer days, but our air conditioning unit is fully capable of handling it. I wish you would have let us know so we could have taught you how to use it. Really shouldn’t be that complicated. The yard is intentionally left more natural, and it is regularly maintained and safe for play. Guests love that our home is in a country setting full of natural beauty, especially for their kids and pets. My 11 year old son just had a sleepover with all pf his friends and they were outside the whole time! The buildings next door are a respected local business and not vacant by any means. As for the appliances, they are fully functional and regularly serviced. The refrigerator is less than a year old, and the dishwasher is brand new. We work hard to provide a clean, comfortable space in a great location — and many guests appreciate exactly that. I’m glad you enjoyed the proximity to downtown St. Joseph and hope you made some good memories during your trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

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

Quiet and Convenient

The location of the property was close enough to all the things to do in the area and tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. My friend and I appreciated the communication with the owner and the ease of check-in and check-out. There is an apple tree in the front yard so we had to make sure to not bother the bees feasting on fallen apples. Otherwise, a pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Harbor House Haven

My family and I were attending a wedding in St Joseph’s and Ethan’s home was a perfect spot to stay. The pictures of the home are accurate, the beds comfy, we didn’t do any cooking but everything was there for that if needed. Ethan was easily reachable when my mother in law was having trouble with the code and she got in within minutes of me reaching Ethan. We enjoyed our two night stay immensely and would stay here again. Thank you Nathan for everything! Greg!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Felicia C.

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

Great location, sandy floors/rugs

Great location minutes away from several local beaches and the town of St. Joseph. The house is renovated, except for the bathroom. When we arrived at the house, we noticed a pink stains around the bathtub and sand on the floors and and rugs. Our party had 2 infants and we didn't feel comfortable having them crawl on the floors. The owner did have a child gate and high chair available for use, which was helpful. Check-in and check-out were straightforward. Owner was accessible during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you Felecia for your honest feedback, that is actually very helpful as we try to do our best for our guests. I have reached out to our cleaning team to fix the cleaning problems right away. Everything should be addressed by our next check-in. Otherwise we are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley C.

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

Worked for us

The house was as described. The owner was very fast to respond. But the house was not as clean as it should’ve been. We tried to clean up ourselves but we either didn’t have the supplies available or they were dirty, like the broom was covered in hair and the vacuum was dirty. The beds and linens appeared to be clean. Under tables and couch cushions was gross. I booked the stay for my family of eight, we didn’t have enough towels or hand towels and the own promptly had some delivered. The landscaping was beautiful and we enjoyed the large dining table and ping pong. We were a short drive to Silver Beach, shops, and restaurants. We’d probably book again if the house had been cleaner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

LXIII E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not satisfied; disappointed

Upon entering the house, we noticed a strong cigarette smell throughout the house. We bought a candle to make it bearable. The cleanliness of the house was the biggest concern. There were fruit flies, ants and spiders throughout the house, especially the kitchen. It’s one thing if there’s a couple bugs but we’re talking at least 50 fruit flies and a kitchen countertop full of ants upon arrival. When we arrived the temperature was 82 on the first floor and pushing 100 on the second floor. The air conditioning was on but the loft bedroom upstairs was super hot. It took 8+ hours to cool it while freezing the family sleeping on the lower level. The beds were advertised as all KING-SIZED, but only ONE BED was a king. What we paid was not anywhere near commensurate with our experience ,we are requesting a credit to make it right.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2024
Hi LXIII, we are so sorry to hear about your experience at our house. Your feedback is highly unusual as we usually receive 5 stars for this wonderful property. Rest assured I am discussing your issues with our cleaners to make sure they rectify the issues you noticed. I also updated the listing to fix any inaccuracies. Unfortunately you caught us on an unusually warm week. When the house is empty the thermostat adjusts to save energy which occurred prior to your arrival. I have changed that setting going forward.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roni A.

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

Family time

Great space for our family and close to all the wedding activities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna v.

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

Nice Weekend Away

We came here for New Years with friends to get out of Chicago. The place was just as described. The big backyard was great for our dog to run around. Ethan was very communicative and was helpful before and during our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great place to stay

My whole family had a great experience staying here. The house was nice and clean and we enjoyed the backyard space, it was good for the kids. The location was perfect, just a few minute drive from silver beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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