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Welcome to the Shore Thing! Located in beautiful Harbor Shores and by the beach

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Back porch of the Shore Thing, overlooking the 6th hole of Harbor Shores
Back of the Shore Thing - porch and patio area
Our goal is for you to sit on the porch and relax!  Enjoy the views!
Outdoor dining area for 6 and a gas grill
Welcome to the Shore Thing!  We're glad you're here :)
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6164.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Benton Harbor, MI
  • Popular LocationHarbor Shores Golf Club6 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhite Pine Winery3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Beach7 min drive
  • AirportBenton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)9 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement Bedroom

Master 1

Master 2

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement En Suite Bathroom

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

Main Floor Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master 1 En Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master 2 En Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the Shore Thing! Located in beautiful Harbor Shores and by the beach

Located in the community of Harbor Shores, this home is nestled in a quiet community between the Harbor Shores golf course, Paw Paw river and Lake Michigan. Jean Klock beach is a block away. This home is less than 2 miles from downtown St. Joseph, a mile from downtown Benton Harbor and has many wineries and breweries nearby. Cozy and beautifully decorated, this home is perfect for families, golf trips, girls trips, or a couples retreat! Relax and recharge at the Shore Thing!

The space

Our home features two primary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. One of the primary bedrooms has a desk if you need a place to work with a view of the Paw Paw river. We have a basement with two twin beds and a daybed with a trundle (please note that the basement does not have a door). We store extra chairs under one of the twin beds, and extra comforters under the other... just in case you’re looking for them. The basement has it’s own full bathroom, too. All of our bedrooms feature alarm clocks that duo as a white noise machine which can be helpful to get some extra rest!

Our family room has two comfy couches and a chair, and our kitchen is well stocked! Our dining room table comfortably fits six. If you’re in the mood to dine al fresca, we have a patio with a gas grill and outdoor dining table that also sits six. Our back porch overlooks the 6th hole of the Harbor Shores, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, with a love seat and two chairs to enjoy the view.

You will find beach gear and bikes in our garage that you are welcome to use during your stay. We even have an outdoor shower to hose yourself off after a day of having fun outdoors! We have toys for the kids and board games for the entire family, as well as a selection of books for all ages. We also keep a pack and play and highchair in the bedroom closet upstairs.

We provide the following for your convenience: dish sponge, dish soap, 5 dishwasher pods, 5 laundry pods, dryer sheets, 5 trash bags, and a roll of paper towels. Each bathroom has 2 rolls of toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a hair dryer, q-tips and cotton swabs. We provide all linens, bath towels and beach towels for your stay.

Other things to note -

Our home owners association requires bookings at least 10 days in advance.

You must park in our driveway and garage as our community does not allow street parking for renters... and we don't want you to get towed :)

Renters may not use the community firepit.

We do not accept reservations for bachelor or bachelorette parties.

Property manager

Megan & Lauren

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Signed rental agreement required prior to your stay with us Driveway and garage parking only No use of community firepit

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Founders Wine Cellar are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 6 min walk
  • White Pine Winery - 3 min drive
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 7 min drive
  • Lake Michigan College - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand Crossing - 5 min drive
  • Silver Beach Pizza - 3 min drive
  • The Boulevard Inn & Bistro - 3 min drive
  • Blossom Trails Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Clementines Too - 4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice getaway
Great property, close to town. Just needed to get away for the weekend and this place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Megan & Lauren

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Hi there! My name is Megan, and I own the Shore Thing. Our family lives in the Chicago area and loves escaping away to this lake home. I believe in great communication from the moment you book with us through check out to ensure that your experience staying at our home is an excellent one. Hospitality is my passion, and I'm excited to share that you with you!

Why they chose this property

We are located in the Trailside community of Harbor Shores, which is very laid back and away from the hustle and bustle of Silver Beach. We are only a couple of minutes (by car) away from downtown St. Joseph if we want a little bit more action :) Our home is a block away from the entrance to Jean Klock beach park, which is a little slice of heaven for Southwest Michigan beaches. We have local restaurants and breweries a mile away, and it's a close knit community feel.

What makes this property unique

Our home is nestled between the Harbor Shores golf course (we look out to the 6th hole), a block from Jean Klock Beach Park's entrance and our front yard is on the Paw Paw River. The Shore Thing is beautifully decorated and designed to provide a comfortable space for families.
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