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Lake Michigan retreat w/ private beach access, family friendly, solar & gardens

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A garden with various flowers and trees, a clear sky, and a view of the sea.
A kitchen with a large island, a dining area with chairs, and a couch.
A modern house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a stone-tiled deck.
A living room with a stone fireplace, two brown leather sofas, a blue ottoman, and a lamp on a side table.
A two-story house with a covered patio and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Primary bedroom overlooking lake

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Blue bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Hallway bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary (master) bathroom en suite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider John EN Howard Bandshell and Shadowland Pavilion. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Beach - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Andrews University - 19 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 26 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 41 min drive - 79.4 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 41 min drive - 79.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dimaggios Pizza & Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Azul Tequila - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan retreat w/ private beach access, family friendly, solar & gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Michigan retreat w/ private beach access, family friendly, solar & gardens?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Michigan retreat w/ private beach access, family friendly, solar & gardens on 21 Jan 2027 start from £1,691, 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.

How much is parking at Lake Michigan retreat w/ private beach access, family friendly, solar & gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan retreat w/ private beach access, family friendly, solar & gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan retreat w/ private beach access, family friendly, solar & gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan retreat w/ private beach access, family friendly, solar & gardens located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Harbor Shores Golf Club and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. John EN Howard Bandshell and St. Joseph Today are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week. The home and property exceeded expectations. Joan was very responsive.Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely time! The view was incredible! The new steps down to the beach were very nice but they are steep and you will get a workout, haha. The kitchen was great and well stocked, the rooms were nice and comfy and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house location is perfect. 7 min. from St. Joseph and about 20 from South Haven. Access to the beach is right there in a back yard. Meticulously landscaped grounds. Well maintained house that is inviting and comfortable. Loved this property! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed our home as much as we do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The steps are a great source of free exercise
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunset Bluff - Beautiful

Lovely property with everything you need for a great family vacation with a fantastic view of Lake Michigan
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! What a great layout for our 2 families including 4 kids under 4. We loved the backyard and view, all the rooms had what we needed supplies wise. Only 8 mins from all the kid fun. We loved it and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Get Away

This was a beautiful and clean property! The back yard was great for yard games and the views are amazing. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans. It was perfect for our family of 8 adults!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and comfortable Lake Michigan property

Lovely and comfortable property with all the attributes for a enjoyable and relaxing family experience at Lake Michigan. Kitchen is well stocked with all the cookware and dinnerware for family meals. Great beaches and golf courses nearby. St Joe shopping and eateries.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Place to Stay

This is the second year in a row a group of college friends and I stayed at this cozy but lavish home. I really can't recommend it enough. The view is just magnificent and the home is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family trip! Our family - from NC, ND, and NY picked Benton Harbor as a good meeting point for a family vacation and it was! The house is really lovely - the view is gorgeous! Joan was a fantastic host - she responded very quickly to all inquiries and I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in a short-term rental that was stocked as well as Sunset Bluff! You will want for almost nothing! Our family would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The house and grounds are lovely and a perfect layout for a family. The view of the lake is amazing. Everything you need is provided - from cooking to beach chairs to a fire pit and out door patio. Joan is a wonderful host and was so helpful and flexible. We so enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent!!

The home was absolutely beautiful! Everything was clean and well kept. The host and hostess were wonderful to work with and very accommodating. We were close to beaches and the view was wonderful! We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday celebrations

We had a great time celebrating family birthdays in this beautiful location. The sunsets and view of the lake was definitely a highlight. Great beaches nearby and St Joseph’s had a fantastic fireworks show to celebrate the 4th. Joan was easy to work with and responsive. Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in Benton Harbor

This property was fantastic! We were there attending a wedding and decided to add a couple of days to our stay. There were 6 adults and the house had everything we needed. We made fantastic meals and did not want for any utensil. The outdoor grill was perfect and the views amazing. The house is very clean and well cared for. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time I have stayed at this property for over a week each during the summer. Has everything you need to have a great stay. Great location very close to St Joseph and many beaches. Hager beach which is dog and very people friendly is only a couple miles away and for larger beaches there is silver beach which also has a gigantic splash pad for the kids and concessions. Back yard bluff overlooking the the lake is exactly how it is shown. My favorite thing to do is to watch the spectacular sunsets with a fine glass of wine.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Views and Relaxation

Looking for great views and a place to unwind? You won’t want to miss this one! We enjoyed a few wonderful days at Sunset Bluff. It is a well appointed home, with beautiful sunsets and water views. Take a short drive to the beach and local attractions. Owners have thought of all the little things that make their vacation home so enjoyable for their guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Lovely Place to Stay for Families

Great house with thoughtful touches throughout. Nice towels, sheets. There are things left for you to use in the kitchen such as spices, drinks, condiments, etc. There are also beach chairs and towels to use. Beautiful gardens and a big area for your dog or kids to play. Things to bring: an eye mask- it's super bright in the morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughter's Wedding Weekend

We had a wonderful stay at Sunset Bluff, even though we were never at this beautiful home in the evening to see the sunset. The house and property were great and easily accommodated our family and friends. Joan responded to all of my questions in a timely fashion, which helped to make the wedding weekend more relaxed and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house and beautiful view!

Our family stayed for only a weekend to attend a wedding nearby. We couldn’t have had a better experience! It was a busy weekend so we weren’t able to fully indulge in all there was to see and do but absolutely loved the property and the area. The host was so nice and helpful. She really thought of everything. The sunset was incredible and definitely deserving of the name Sunset Bluff. Our family can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Escape to beautiful Sunsets and relaxing home

Repeat guest because we loved it so much the first time. Quiet neighbors, house far enough away from road so cars Are not heard. Only down fall is you have to drive to anyplace; to shop, to beach, to exercise, to dine. The vistas are beautiful, the comfortable home is decorated in cool greens and blues. Lots of places to get away and read a book, work on a puzzle, or just daydream.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski and Scrabble Weekend

We had a wonderful long weekend at Sunset Bluff. It was the perfect place to relax with friends on our annual girls Ski and Scrabble weekend. The house was beautiful with plenty of room for us to sleep. The 4 seasons room's large table was perfect for our meals and Scrabble games. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed for cooking. The location was ideal, with a beautiful view of the lake from most rooms. It was close to a Nature Preserve which was great for both skiing and hiking. We hope to return each year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views, great location, extremely clean

We’re a group of 5 women who are great friends and used to work together. We live in different parts of the country and were looking for a beautiful place for a girls weekend. This place was awesome! Large enough for each of us to have our own bed, plenty of bathrooms and meticulous landscaping, kitchen and outdoor views of Lake Michigan. Minutes from St Joseph with all its cute shops and restaurants. Perfect! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! It had absolutely everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
So glad our home was a good place for your girls weekend! Thanks for taking such good care of everything -- we'd welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Life View

Wonderful sunsets, beautiful backyard and relaxing and peaceful home. My husband has a walker and he was able to maneuver around the home with ease and master bedroom has wonderful lake view. There are a few steps on back deck so going to edge of yard was not possible for him. Beaches were very close and Silver Beach has beach wheelchair available. Wonderful blueberry patch was just down the street (and pesticide free). We also loved the sitting/eating area with the lake view. Host was very accommodating and responsive to my many questions as we prepared for the rental. We hope to be back again soon!
View of house from backyard
sunset from bluff
sunset from bluff
sunset from bluff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Gathering

Having never visited Lake Michigan before, we were extremely happy in staying in this beautiful home for our family gathering. We purposely did not plan many things to do because we had a toddler and I have mobility issues. This home was so well stocked with paper products and seasonings and kitchen necessities. We brought our own crockpot and had several meals already prepared to enjoy. The home was so beautiful and clean; the hostess was so very helpful for us. The lake view from the gorgeous backyard was amazing! We would definitely return to this VRBO. Thank you, Joan for making our first time visit to Lake Michigan memorable.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spectacular view of the lake from a high bluff with an exciting climb down to the water.

Peaceful setting. The house is filled with light and has beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Plenty of room. Immaculately clean. Mature trees block view of house from the road. Large open kitchen makes it fun to cook and visit. Master bedroom allows for privacy. Cozy living room with large screen TV and full entertainment options. Excellent internet access. St. Joseph 10 minutes away with plenty of restaurants and bars. Especially enjoyed shopping for local art at Chartreuse Co-op Art Gallery and Bound for Freedom fair trade and social justice retail store. Pizza at DiMaggio’s was yummy, located a few minutes north of the house. Bob’s Farm Market and Bakery east on Coloma Road has homemade pies. Sweet gardens around the property and large backyard with outdoor seating. We hope to return many times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed our home and the beach below. Sounds like you made the most of its tranquil location and visited many of our favorite local attractions! We hope you'll visit again soon.
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