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All The Waters Retro Home on Lake Michigan- PRIVATE BEACH-Large, shaded backyard

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A room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with trees and a view of the sea.
A wooden staircase leading to a beach, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
Two lawn chairs facing a body of water with a clear sky.
A kitchen with a wooden wall, a white countertop, and three stools.
A kitchen with wooden paneling, a white refrigerator, a sink, and a blue plaid chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Queen 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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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. With waterskiing, water tubing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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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.) - 43 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 All The Waters Retro Home on Lake Michigan- PRIVATE BEACH-Large, shaded backyard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at All The Waters Retro Home on Lake Michigan- PRIVATE BEACH-Large, shaded backyard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at All The Waters Retro Home on Lake Michigan- PRIVATE BEACH-Large, shaded backyard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at All The Waters Retro Home on Lake Michigan- PRIVATE BEACH-Large, shaded backyard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is All The Waters Retro Home on Lake Michigan- PRIVATE BEACH-Large, shaded backyard located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family vacation

Had another wonderful stay! Appreciate all the personal touches, quick communication, and a beautiful home to vacation in. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Aw thanks Lisa! We love hosting you guys and glad we can be a place of rest and restoration in a busy year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family vacation

This is our third year staying at Toby and Murohy’s house and we plan to be back in 2025. We just love it and highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thanks for taking such great care of the place Lisa! You guys were wonderful guests as always, and look forward to making this four in a row!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of heaven!

Beautiful place! We really enjoyed our time. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Thanks, Mariel! You were a pleasure to host and we hope you return soon! Toby
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at All The Waters. The home has a fun, retro vibe! The back yard is semi-private and leads to a private beach and AMAZING view of the lake. We spent a lot of time by the water, looking for rocks, beach glass and taking in the sunset. The hosts were prompt and very helpful when we had questions. We had a wonderful and memorable stay for our 25th anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
So glad to hear it. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us to celebrate 25 years. We hope you consider returning again someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Fun

Great property. Great backyard space and access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2022
Thank you Paula! We enjoyed the privilege of hosting you and your group. You are welcome again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Vacation House

We had an awesome week in Michigan in this gorgeous house. The place was impecable, great amenities, large awesome yard with a perfect view of the sunset. The owners were excellent with communication and the location couldn't have been better. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Thank you, Cici! Your yooperlite find made our day! We are so glad your crew had a wonderful time at All The Waters. Come visit again anytime—Spring is supposedly a good rock finding time, so they say!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful yard!

Great stay! House was very clean. The beds and pillows are very comfy. The yard, view and beach access are what did it for me. Lovely. Would recommend definitely!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Thank you for the great review Lauren. Glad you guys got to enjoy the backyard and what a beautiful weekend it was!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getwlaway!

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house and view so much. The place was spotless and the view of the lake out back was so good. Perfect sunset views!! Would definitely rent again. Owner was great to deal with and eager to help out. Everything worked as it should.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
It’s easy to be a perfect host when you’re hosting a perfect guest. Thanks for your kind words and very very glad it was a great stay for you and your family, Mark! Hope you return again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome lakefront property!

This house is such a gem! My family of 6 had a fabulous time. The private beach was a blast, plenty of room to stretch out and relax, and a cool retro vibe. A quick 10 minute drive to downtown St Joe’s for a little shopping and great food. The perfect place to kick back and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2022
Great to host you Cecile and hope you return soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our family getaway…

Beautiful backyard space with a great view of the lake! The kids loved the trampoline and we all enjoyed the hike down to the beach to go for daily walks with our dog. Great communication with the owner. We look forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Kara. We do look forward to welcoming you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway House

Upon first arrival everything about our stay was perfect. Check-in was flawless and the house was immaculately clean. The walk down to the beach was a bit of a hike, but the path is well managed and our 3 year old had no issues throughout the week trekking up and down each day. The shaded back yard provided the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful sunsets each night. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2022
Thanks so much, Lindsay! We are so glad it was a great spot for your family and that you appreciated the cleanliness we strive for here. We hope you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful view of the lake. We watched the sunset every night. Huge backyard and access to a wonderful beach. Plenty of room in the house. Everyone had a great time. No one in our group had a single complaint about the property. Absolutely amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thanks, Burks fam! You guys were perfect guests and it makes our hearts happy to hear it was a magnificent stay. Hope your travels bring you this way again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time Capsule with a View

This is a special place. Views are absolutely stunning! Quiet beach and easy to access. Plenty of room and accommodations for everyone in your family, including your precious pup! A time capsule with all the comforts of home. We loved the decor and throwback memorabilia. Lots of personal touches. All you need for a great trip away with your family. We would love to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice home and view

My family and I stayed here for a 3 day weekend. The view was amazing from the house. The house was also very nice and had enough room and beds for the 9 of us. The owner and his family were all very kind and when anything went wrong they were right there to fix any issue. The walk down to the water is definitely a little hike, but very much well worth it. For most of our stay we were alone on the sand and only had 3 people pass by. My family and I will definitely be renting again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2022
Thank you for the kind response, Genesis! It was great to meet your wonderful family and we hope you do return again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house, beautiful view, private beach!

We loved staying at the All The Waters house! From the fun retro design and decor of the house to the beautiful view in the backyard, it was a great getaway for our family. The house was clean and well-equipped for guests, and our kids really enjoyed the fun backyard. The beach was super private with really nice sand and clean water. The path down to the beach is a small hike, but nothing our 3 year old couldn’t handle. The kids actually thought that part was pretty magical! All-in-all, we had a great time and would definitely recommend staying here to any of our friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2022
Tired kids sleep well on vacation! Thanks for your review, Michael. You guys were an absolute pleasure to host and hope you return someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lakeside Home

Lovely, comfy house. Good amenities, great backyard with incredible lake view! Toby is super helpful and kind. The property has a lovely curated trail down to the beach. So much more doable than a huge metal staircase. The home is on a bluff so the trail down is lengthy. Very manageable if you are mobile and steady on your feet. Close to some lovely state parks with great hiking trails and St Joe’s downtown. Perfect ladies weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you, Natalie! Hope to welcome you again sometime. We appreciate your wonderful review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with a wonderful view!

House was very spacious with plenty of room to spread out. Very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the fun extras in the back yard and kids room and the retro decor was a real treat. But the very best part of this property is the private beach. The trail down to the beach was about a 4 min walk with some uneven terrain but well worth the hike for the absolutely stunning views. We could not have enjoyed the beach more, such soft sand and so many pretty rocks (that was one of our favorite parts). Most beautiful sunsets we have ever seen. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Kelli! Makes our hearts happy when great families get to enjoy it like we do. Please stay again sometime. You guys were wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Michigan

This property is awesome! What a beautiful retro home! The pictures do not do it justice! The backyard was perfect for the grandkids with the trampoline being their favorite! Large space to play yard games as well. The beach and lake are exceptional. We found so much beautiful beach glass. Toby was a great host and checked in with us often to see if we needed anything. He also left is a wonderful welcome basket with Michigan goodies that we enjoyed all week long. I highly recommend this Retro Beach House for your family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
We’re so glad you and your family had such a great time. Thanks for noticing that all the goodies were local Michigan favorites! You guys were wonderful guests and we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular!

From the hospitality of the host to the beautiful property everything about our stay was fantastic! The host was always available for questions or concerns. The little touches around the house made us feel so welcomed and at home. The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. We spent a lot of time at the beach which was impeccable! The sand was so soft and clean. The trial to the beach is a cool adventure in itself. We loved that there were umbrellas and chairs available at the beach for our use, so appreciated. Our dogs had an absolute blast at the beach! Thank you for making our quick trip to the west side of MI so memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Thanks so much for your kind words Candace! We are glad your stay met expectations and was memorable. You picked a great time to visit Southwest Michigan. We hope you guys return sometime! You were a pleasure to host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach access

Property is as pictured! Fun for a group and the beach is one of the widest we’ve ever had access to! Even on the weekends was pretty private and quiet. The path down is as-described - it takes a bit longer but you see the benefit (as we did) when the neighbor’s electric ride up broke down!! Toby was also nice enough to let us know we could check-in early. Absolutely didn’t have to do that but we were able to grab an extra hour or so of beach time. And personally the farm-fresh eggs they left us were a huge plus!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Thank you for the great review, Lindsay. We are glad that your family had a wonderful time and got to experience the quiet beach. Hope you return again next year! You guys were a pleasure to host. Toby
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful retro MCM home on amazing lakefront property

The pics don’t do it justice! Really beautifully maintained MCM with so many thoughtful details (vintage pieces) but also modern updates (flatscreen tv, mini split AC, USB chargers). The yard is huge and has two fire pits. Kitchen is well stocked. Spotlessly clean. The path down to the beach is steep but that’s typical for this area. One level was great to have with our big newfoundland in tow (they are pet friendly!). Very close to town. Neighbors were super polite. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you, Cassandra! We are thrilled it was a great fit. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Lake Michigan stay!

This property exceeded all expectations! The house was beautiful and SUPER clean. Retro decor was thoughtfully designed and amazing. The pictures truly didn't do it justice and the house was awesome for our size group of 10 (7 adults and 3 kids). The yard was big including a large patio, second patio with fire pit, trampoline (which the kids LOVED), Gaga ball pit, and beautiful view of Lake Michigan. The switchback path down the bluff to the private beach felt like a secret entrance to serenity. If you want a private, beautiful, clean beach this is it. Of note, physical capability if needed to access the path to the beach due to stairs and some uneven ground. The host and property are fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2022
Thanks, AJ! You guys were a delight to host and left the place in tip top shape for us. Much appreciated. You guys are welcome back anytime. We are so glad it was a great time for all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and experience!

This property was amazing! Close to downtown St. Joseph, where they had little shops, the public beach, and fun! My family and I got well in this 4 bedroom house. We were able to enjoy the beach out the back door and down the switchback trail, collect rocks, walk the beach, and relax. The kids enjoyed the hammock, trampoline, and yard to play in. As adults, we enjoyed watching the sunset, views, and hearing the lakes waves, from the lawn-chairs. During our stay we drove up to Saugatuck Dunes and too the took the dune guided ride; it was a blast. The house was everything we expected and more! The property owners were very responsive, reached out to check in on us and our stay, and provided helpful tips to us about the area! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Thanks, Shanna! Sounds like a great stay. We’re so glad everyone had a good time. We appreciate the kind words. Hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Girls weekend getaway!

We are a group of 6 ladies (all friends from School) who have been doing a girls trip for the past 15 years! The house was perfect for us! Big yard, privacy, beautiful views of the lake, easy path to the beach, super clean, plenty of room for us all and the decor is super cool! Toby was very prompt to respond to any questions I had and because of unseen circumstances out of Toby’s control. They were still at the house, wrapping things up when we came to check in. We got to meet the whole family. Super nice and even helped carry our coolers 😎 Thank you for sharing your home and all the goodies too…fresh eggs, local honey, maple syrup and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for the kind words, Jennifer. It was great to meet the group and play a small part in the 15 year reunion. Thank you for taking such great care of the place and we look forward to being your go to spot every summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

There are a lot of great things to say about this place. First thing that sticks out is the decorating is really cool, retro theme that was done really well and fits the house. The space itself works really well with 4 bedrooms total, one of which has the 4 bunks. The backyard is really big and flat, great space for kids to play and adults to hang out. The beach was very nice, great sandy and long shallow entry for kids. It was practically empty as far as we could see our whole time there. It was a hike to get down and up from the house; about a 5 min trip but comparing to driving to a beach, parking and lugging all your stuff from the car to beach, it is not bad! Plus there were chairs already down there to use. All in all one of the best VRBO experiences we have had, will definitely consider renting again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
Thanks so much Chris. It was great to hear that it was a good time for you and your family. You guys are welcome back anytime!
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