Great Escape on Lake Michigan

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Relaxing on the bluff, enjoying the view!

Front of the house, side yard and lake as seen from the parking area.

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Location
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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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3280 N M 63, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

Harbor Shores Golf Club
‪7 min drive‬
White Pine Winery
‪9 min drive‬
Silver Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Comfortable, well-stocked, relaxing beach house on Lake Michigan.

Large west facing deck complete with furniture and gas grill - great place to watch the beautiful sunsets over the lake. Two acres of beautiful property on a 100 foot bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Large mowed yard perfect for playing frisbee, soccer, etc... Cornhole, badminton, and some other yard games are provided in the shed.

Enjoy a fire in the firepit in the yard or down on the beach.

Stairs from the property (approx.200) lead down to large private beach (200 feet of beach). Plenty of driftwood around for bonfires. Walk for miles either north or south. Search for beach treasures. Quiet surroundings.

Our rental rate includes all fees and taxes.

Enjoy the shops and great restaurants of Saint Joseph. Plenty of fresh fruit stands, farms, and local wineries with great wine within minutes to visit and enjoy.

Two hours from Chicago!

This is the perfect place to relax and escape.

No pets or smoking, please.

One large bedroom with a double bed - upstairs. One med. sized bedroom with a double bed - upstairs. One small bedroom with two twin beds - upstairs. One large bedroom with two double beds - downstairs. One med. sized bedroom with a queen bed - downstairs.

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Property manager

Jodie Nettelhorst

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

Harbor Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
White Pine Winery - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
Silver Beach - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
12 Corners Vineyards - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Grand Crossing - ‬10 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 Great Escape on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Escape on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Escape on Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Great Escape on Lake Michigan located?

This Benton Harbor holiday home is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Beach and Harbor Shores Golf Club. White Pine Winery and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Evan & Reggie N.

20 Feb, 2025

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

Trip to the lake was Awesome

We came and stayed for a basketball tournament. We had a tremendous time on the lake even though it was cold!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette W.

29 Oct, 2024

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

Great place for family

This house has so many bedrooms!!! We enjoyed the huge dining area to be able to make a puzzle and still have room to eat. The owner made an early check in possible. The stairs down to the beach are ALOT, but two of us made our way down. if you have small children i would watch the cliffs down to the lake but other than that, we had such a pleasant stay. Sunsets each night were stunning and the occasional freighter passing by made us very happy. Well stocked kitchen I can't think of a pot or pan you are missing. With all the bedrooms, and on different levels, this is perfect for a couple of families to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Heavenly Stay on Lake Michigan

The property is stunning - huge, shady lawn leading to a bluff overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan. The house is lovely - plenty of room for our family of 9 - 6 adults and 3 kids ages 7-12, and it's equipped with everything you could need.We were fortunate to have several calm days on the lake, as well as several days with waves that the kids loved to play in. The stairs to the beach were a bit challenging at first, but we got used to it, and the gorgeous, private beach at the bottom makes it well worth the trip. Jodie is a very responsive host, and answered all our questions we had before we came. Loved our stay here! Thanks, Jodie!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

30 Aug, 2022

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

Nice Property!

We had a wonderful time visiting the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph areas during the week we stayed at this rental. The vista views were amazing and the beach was so handy! The only suggestion that I would make is a good power wash of the back of the house and deck. Also the tire swing needs to be raised for swinging. We hope to be back some day! Thank you for sharing this lovely property with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

3 Jun, 2022

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

Beautiful views! Relaxing getaway!

This property is gorgeous. The view is beautiful. The beach is private and clean. There are many things around to do if you'd like or if you just want to grab groceries and cookout on this little piece of heaven that will work too. There are plenty of books and board games to entertain the family! Jodie is a great host! We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

25 Oct, 2021

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a group of 10 ladies that stayed here for a girls weekend and it was the perfect place! We all had a bed to sleep on and plenty of bathrooms and space to hangout. The lake was such an added bonus and enjoyed the walk along it. Check in/out went smoothly. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taryn C., Grand Rapids, MI

12 Sept, 2021

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

Awesome stay for a group

We booked this property for a employee retreat - we had 8 adults stay. Plenty of room for everyone, great outdoor spaces for hanging out. We loved the large dining area (for eating and for board games) and the fire pit. We would absolutely return. Very clean and well-equipped!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sky O.

5 Sept, 2021

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

An absolute gem

Jodie has found an absolute gem of a property and we are so thankful she is sharing it with others. The home was perfectly clean and the accommodations could not have been better. The home itself was one of the best I have rented, ever! The back porch and backyard are breathtaking. We spent so much time enjoying sunsets, fires in the fire pits, swings on the tire swing and more. This property would get a 5/5 with just everything I mentioned. However, it also has an utterly fantastic beach. The walk down (and up) was very manageable for my 2.5 year old and 5 year old, along with my 65+ parents. The beachfront is super clean and stocked with all the chairs and toys you could need. In addition, the area around the property was great too. For runners/walkers/bikers there were so many great options for us to get some miles in. Thank you for letting us rent your home!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Ahsan H.

29 Mar, 2021

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

Awesome experience

It is easily understood why the property have 5star rating. Beautiful location, amazing view, complete package for a refreshing gateway. Such a wonderful place to visit again and again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

21 Mar, 2021

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

Just a GREAT time had so much fun!!

The home was better than expected. It was clean and very inviting . The home is decorated very nice and we all felt just at home. It is nice that you do not have to do a second mortgage just to go and that is very much appreciated. Good job Jodie!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

8 Mar, 2021

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

Amazing Lake Michigan Sunsets

We sure enjoyed our month long winter stay. Great price and so much room. The lakeside bay window was a favorite spot of mine. And when I ventured outside, standing on the cliff looking out over the ever changing lake was a wonderful experience. Communication with the owner was very good.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G., Howe, IN USA

3 Nov, 2020

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

Daughter's wedding

Had family and friends in from all over the country. Such a beautiful setting. Wish we had more time to spend. Place was clean and lots of space. Perfect for our time there.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Oct, 2020

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

Covid Wedding Adventures

This house was great, the location was beautiful, and we had everything we needed. What was supposed to be a wedding group of friends from across the US, turned out to be just 4 of us, but we loved the deck and the spacious opportunities for social distancing.

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

1 Oct, 2020

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

Great Stay

Got friends and family together for a weekend getaway to this property and it was really nice. The house was clean and well maintained. The property was big with a nice private beach that the kids really enjoyed. The property manager was really easy to work with and was quick to respond to any questions I had. I hope that in the future we can come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy F., Indianapolis, IN

16 Aug, 2020

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

Better than expected!

The kids (9-18) all had fun! Even nicer than the pictures posted. And probably best of all is there were plenty of chairs, umbrellas, buckets, and inner tubes in the shed beachside that there was no need to carry anything but a cooler and towels to the beach! Four amazing lounge chairs on the lawn over the bluff was my favorite part with a cup of coffee at 9am. Already planning our trip for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise S., Bolingbrook, IL

20 Oct, 2019

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

Couples Getaway

The house is perfect for a fall getaway. Enough room for 5 couples to stay very comfortably. Plenty of kitchen items & very clean. The property is spectacular outside, unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate so we couldn’t have a fire pit & sit outdoors (plenty of seating for everyone). But we did grill. Location was perfect, very close to downtown St Joe & not far from South Haven. Next time we stay in Michigan we will definitely stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

31 Dec, 2018

Great place for family or large group

Beautiful inside! We loved having a table that sat at least 10 and a very comfortable living room. The openness of the house was conducive to chatting and relaxing. The view of the lake was gorgeous and we enjoyed taking the 223 steps down to the beach for a wintry walk. The place was clean and comfortable with a nice kitchen. The beds were comfy but a little too soft. Our party of 8 (one toddler) enjoyed it a lot!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

daniel j., crown point

14 Oct, 2018

Very large, clean property with many things to do.

We stayed for two nights for our daughters wedding. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. Loved the large kitchen table and family room. There was a large selection of board games for you to play. We could not have ask for a better place. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

18 Jun, 2018

Great time with family

The house was perfect for our needs and Jodie was great to work with.We loved the yard and views of Lake Michigan.Great property

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

10 Jul, 2015

Love the privacy!!!

We love the location. All the privacy of the country with a short drive into town. Fires on your own private beach. Large yard for outdoor summer activities. House accomadates many family and freinds. Great place for poping up a tent if you need more room to house extra guess. Family and freinds can come and go to futher enjoy the quaint little shops just seven miles away. A great way to enjoy the company of blended families with fun and celebrations. This is our second year coming here to celebrate the 4th of July. Will probably make it a family traditon.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

16 Jun, 2015

A Perfect Casual Escape

This property was amazing. We hosted a wedding in town and the wedding party utilized this house and the house next door. I would never have imaged what kind of tone this location would have set for a casual family gathering. When first parking at the property we thought we were in the wrong location. Once entering the houses we were extremely pleased at how we could see this was going to be the perfect setting for us. The property is beautiful. The houses are clean and comfortable and equipped with anything you could need. The view of the lake is amazing. There are a lot of steps to the lake but so worth the climb down and up. There is a tire swing for the kids. Campfires for all and a wonderful deck and swing to sit and watch the sun set. The property owner was helpful and informed us of everything we needed to know. Thank you for a sharing your homes with us. We hope to bring our families together again and would certainly do it here.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

6 Aug, 2014

Our Summer Vacation

2014 is our third summer here. We love the space to play, cook and have bonfires! Great privacy also. We have had great grand parents to infants stay with us during our vacations. Thanks for sharing your home :)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

patricia g.

26 Jul, 2014

Great Family Vacation

We love this place. It is a wonderful place for a family vacation. We've gone for several years now and plan to return. We've taken our children and our grandchildren and they think it is great fun.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Indiana

3 Jul, 2013

Returning again!

My family has stayed at this house twice, at the small house next door and are getting ready to go back again this year! This house isn't fancy but has everything you need for a great beach vacation! It's clean, convenient and comfortable for a large group. Jodie is a great person to rent from she is always willing to accommodate any requests if possible. Her properties are the first on our list for our annual Michigan trip!

About the host

Hosted by Jodie Nettelhorst

Hi! I am Jodie Nettelhorst. My husband and I have owned this house and property since 2000. My family has been vacationing in Southwest Michigan since I was young. My mom owns the house and property next door but it just wasn't big enough now that my siblings and I have families of our own. So, my husband and I bought this property so we could have more room for more people to visit and vacation together. My siblings and I look forward to the whole family getting together one week in the summer for our reunion, no matter where in the world everyone is living. We do our best to maintain and improve our property by reinvesting our profits every year. We work to create and maintain a safe, fun, comfortable place for our family and other families to relax and enjoy. We enjoy it when other families can come and share in our special place on the lake.

Why they chose this property

My family has been enjoying vacations in Southwest Michigan all my life. We started vacationing in New Buffalo. As it got more crowded, we moved up to the St. Joseph area. Around 1990, my mom bought her first vacation house in the area on Lake Michigan. It is beautiful property but as my siblings and I married and had kids we outgrew the house. In 2000 my Mom's neighbors wanted to sell. We ended buying the house and property and now have plenty of room for our families to gather, and, plenty of room to share when we can't use it.

What makes this property unique

We have a large, secluded lot. It has two acres of mowed, grassy yard space. The house and property are on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The sunsets are spectacular and the lake is your western horizon. We try to keep the house as comfortable and carefree as possible. That's the way we like it when we go on vacation.