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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Smoking is not permitted
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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.
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.
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
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!
Very nice and loved how close we where to the lake. Beautiful area to relax and walk our fur babies everwhere.
Mary M.
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.
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!
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!
Armand J.
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!
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
Tom S.
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.
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!
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.
Judy C.
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
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Glad you enjoyed the area and the house. Thank you.
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 😊
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.
Shiann H.
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
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.
Lisa S.
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!
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.
M P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Miller
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.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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