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Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available.

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Welcome to the Sunflower in historic downtown Saint Joe
Living room
Living area
Living room
Games room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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St Joseph, MI
  • Place, Lions Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available.


This sweet vintage home was renovated and is ideal for your beach getaway. The home is located in the historic district of St. Joe and is an easy walk to Silver Beach on Lake Michigan. Guests love the location! The downtown area is just a few blocks away, along with Krasl Art Center, Curious Kid's Museum and St Joe's Public Library all an easy walk and the beach!

The house has a large living room with separate dining room area. The bathroom was just completely renovated with new flooring and new vanity. The kitchen has been gutted with new cabinets, counter, appliances, etc. It is fully equipped with coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishes/classes, etc. There are two bedrooms currently with two queen mattresses. NOTE: currently, the back bedroom is being enlarged/renovated. Photos will be updated soon. There is an eat-in kitchen. The living room/dining room combination has a dinning table along with living room furniture. There is a washer and dryer and central air-conditioning. There is also a front porch and a private back yard with outdoor furniture. Fenced yard. The home is nicely furnished with art and a small hand painting on the floor. Mostly hardwood floors.

Swimming, sunbathing, walk to town, Kid's Curious Muesum, playground on the beach, art classes at Krasl Art Center, festivals, shops, restaurants, wine tasting, state parks near by, walking trail, bike riding, library, beach volleyball, Kayak rentals, charter fishing, golfing.

Historic downtown St. Joe is a short walk away. The town hosts a variety of festivals, art fairs, antique shows throughout the summer months. There is plenty to due in town and Lake Michigan is a short walk away.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved pets (with additional fee)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Saint Joseph

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Downtown Saint Joseph, a neighbourhood in Saint Joseph. 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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St Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • FuzzyButz Pet Bakery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lions Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • White Pine Winery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Silver Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 10 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Java City Cafe, Lakeland HealthCare - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar & Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available.?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available. on 17 May 2026 start from £178, 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 Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Walk to town & Silver Beach, All fall available. located?

Located in Downtown Saint Joseph, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Bluff Park and Lake Michigan. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and White Pine Winery are also within 10 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2025
Thanks, John! Glad you found the house clean and the location awesome! Please come back again soon and thanks for taking such good care of the property. Jennifer
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back! The kitchen had everything had everything we needed, the space was perfect was perfect for 4 adults and our small dogs. The location was perfect! We walked everywhere!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M P.

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

Relaxation

It's a cute little house in a quiet neighborhood and very walkable to downtown and the beach. We are repeat visitors and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erica d.

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

A nice Lake Michigan rental

Easy walk to town, lots to do even in the off-season. Nice to have access to a kitchen, laundry, and living room while on vacation :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2024
Yeah! So glad you enjoyed your stay at the Sunflower Cottage!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Weekend getaway

Very nice and loved how close we where to the lake. Beautiful area to relax and walk our fur babies everwhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you, Mary, for staying at the Sunflower and taking care of the house! Glad you liked the location and proximity to the beach. Please come visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great place

The house was perfect. Everything was what I expected from the listing and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE S.

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

Perfect location for a beach trip!

We chose this rental for the location and it was PERFECT! Home is in a great neighborhood of historic homes just a short walk to Silver Beach (about 1/3 mile from the house to a spot on the beach) and to downtown shops and restaurants. We had an absolutely wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Perfect Place Downtown

Walkable to beach and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Yes it is! Thank you so much for staying at the Sunflower. Please come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

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

Great spot near beach

It was a great location near downtown and the beach. Jennifer was very communicative and the house was very well kept and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Hi Rob, Glad you liked the location of the house and found it to be comfortable and tidy. Please come back again soon. Thank you so much, Jennifer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

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

Thanksgiving in St. Joe

Love this place. Come back almost every 2 months. Great location to downtown and beach. Quite neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful home, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you, Linda! Please come back again soon. Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armand J.

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

Sunflower Cottage: Cozy & Cool

We had a wonderful stay here in this homey yet artsy cottage in a beautiful historic neighborhood. The gorgeous beach is an easy walk and the charming downtown is, too. Many local restaurants and shops to enjoy. Big fenced yard for our little dog, too! Unqualified recommendation. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you so much for the five star review. Please come back again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

William L.

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

Cute house, great location

The house is cute and the location is great. The host was responsive and very nice. The furniture and linens need refreshing for a higher rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Glad you loved the house and the location. Always working on updating/improving and sorry if you weren’t totally satisfied.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great Place!

We came in for a quick weekend with family in the area and our stay was fantastic. Very close walk to the beach/pier and to downtown St Joes. Lots of stuff to do. The house itself was exactly as listed in VrBO
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Please come back again soon, Tom. You are welcome any time. Thanks for taking care of the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

Comfy and cozy

House was immaculate. The dining room, living were large & inviting with plenty of room. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Glad you found the house immaculate! Please come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

I loved this place!!

Perfection for us. Location & accommodations were ideal. Near the beach & downtown! We sat on the porch every night I& had breakfast there every morning. Jennifer a perfect host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

quiet neighborhood

Great location with short walk to historic downtown area and Silver Beach. Very quiet neighborhood. Appreciated having a garage to park in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Hi Susan, So glad you loved the neighborhood and the Proximity to the beach and downtown. Please come back again soon. Thanks Jennifer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Cozy Cottage in St. Joseph

My son and I enjoyed our 6-night stay at this house in St. Joseph. We were just a few blocks from both Silver Beach and downtown St. Joseph. The house itself was nicely decorated in the style of a seaside cottage and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you, Judy! So happy you and your son had a great stay and you enjoyed the cottage, downtown and the beach! Please come back and visit again soon! Thanks, Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Host Excellent

Jennifer Miller is great to work with. Very responsive and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thank you, David. Appreciate the feedback. Please come back and visit again soon! Jennifer.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

917 State St., St.Joseph,MI

The property is located in a great neighborhood of St Joseph, close to Silver Lake Beach and Lyons Beach. Very family friendly Nice living area, dining area, good kitchen and bathroom. Enclosed back yard and garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Glad you enjoyed the area and the house. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Location!

Quaint, cute , and small home that is located with a short bike ride to great shops , art, museum, restaurants, and beautiful beach . Nice quiet neighborhood environment. And we loved the cute front porch 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiann H.

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

Perfect Location

Such a cute cottage within walking to the beach (pretty ice-covered lighthouse and frozen waves) and Amtrak station. Very easy to communicate with Jennifer who was flexible with our last-minute booking. I’d definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you, Shiann! Please do come back and visit again soon. Thanks again for everything! Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Sunny Sunflower

We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Our Hostess was attentive to ensure our stay was perfect. The property and the neighborhood are charming and a short walk to downtown and the beach. The home was exactly as it was listed and delightful. Our 4yr enjoyed the childs area with a small table and chairs with books,toys and games. We are planning our next visit soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thanks, Lisa! So happy you and your family enjoyed the Sunflower cottage. Please come back and visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Towels

The only thing needed was towels as I fly up and bring towels is a pain
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you for the five star review and for staying at the Sand Rabbit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M P.

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

Clean, Quaint, Quiet

The cottage is located on a quiet street with many historic homes. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch catching up on our reading and savoring a slice of chocolate cake from the South Bend Chocolate store down the street. The bathroom and kitchen had been updated but still had many features in keeping with the character of the cottage. A huge benefit was the dedicated/private detached garage which allows us to unload and load our SUV (with bikes) securely. It is walking distance to the downtown shops, restaurants and the two beaches without crossing any big streets.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Miller

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HI there,

Yoga instructor, writer, social worker, mother of two kids and one big chocolate lab named, Hershey. Grew up in Michigan and plans to retire in St. Joe. I do my very best to be accommodating and very responsive to inquires and questions.

Why they chose this property

Nothing cookie cutter about any of my properties. Want something a little different? Something where you can feel comfortable, something fun and whimsical in an awesome location? You found the right place and my pricing is very reasonable. An entire house for the price of one nice hotel room.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. Walk to everything and feel right at home in a historic and charming neighborhood.

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