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The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool
Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Benton Harbor, MI
- Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club8 min drive
- Place, White Pine Winery9 min drive
- Place, Silver Beach10 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Kids Attic
2 Single Beds
Main House Extra Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Main House Extra Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Main House Kids Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
Master
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Guest Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Main House First Floor
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool
While away your vacation in St. Joe/Benton Harbor at one of the oldest homes in Hagar Township. The home was grandly modified from a farmhouse into the lake home of Al Capone’s attorney in the 1920’s.
The main house has nearly 3000 square feet and a 900 foot basement. It’s comes fully furnished as the vacation home of a Chicago family. Much of the space is left for a massive ground floor with plenty of space for entertaining. The house boasts new floors, kitchen, baths and updated amenities. There is a master bedroom, three bedrooms and an attic with a bunk bed and two singles.
A brand new heated pool 16x34 is ready to enjoy everyday (especially those non-beach days). Poolside you'll enjoy pool house with tv and air conditioning. A jacuzzi is also right there for a nice wind-down at night. A gas grill is also ready to use right outside the kitchen.
Enjoy two landscaped acres for dogs and kids. Mature trees abound and wonderful lake views are directly in front of the house. Enjoy the fire pit at night with a perfect view of the lake.
Also, the coach house provides parking for 1 and ample storage for the pool toys, games, balls and other amenities.
The house has plenty of outside parking for up to 8 cars if needed. While 300 feet from the bluff, the house does not have legal lake access. Hagar Beach (the township's public beach & park with great amenities for kids) is 1-2 miles north with quick access to a large, lower bank beach. Additionally, we recommend Jean Klock Beach 3 miles to the south.
The main house has nearly 3000 square feet and a 900 foot basement. It’s comes fully furnished as the vacation home of a Chicago family. Much of the space is left for a massive ground floor with plenty of space for entertaining. The house boasts new floors, kitchen, baths and updated amenities. There is a master bedroom, three bedrooms and an attic with a bunk bed and two singles.
A brand new heated pool 16x34 is ready to enjoy everyday (especially those non-beach days). Poolside you'll enjoy pool house with tv and air conditioning. A jacuzzi is also right there for a nice wind-down at night. A gas grill is also ready to use right outside the kitchen.
Enjoy two landscaped acres for dogs and kids. Mature trees abound and wonderful lake views are directly in front of the house. Enjoy the fire pit at night with a perfect view of the lake.
Also, the coach house provides parking for 1 and ample storage for the pool toys, games, balls and other amenities.
The house has plenty of outside parking for up to 8 cars if needed. While 300 feet from the bluff, the house does not have legal lake access. Hagar Beach (the township's public beach & park with great amenities for kids) is 1-2 miles north with quick access to a large, lower bank beach. Additionally, we recommend Jean Klock Beach 3 miles to the south.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair, Pack and Play, Toys on hand.
Events
No events allowed
Approved guests only.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in houses.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Approved guests only.
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor is home to this holiday home. Lake Michigan and Sarett Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Travelling with kids? Consider Silver Beach and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Benton Harbor, MI
What's nearby
- Harbor Shores Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
- 12 Corners Vineyards - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
- White Pine Winery - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
- Lake Michigan College - 10 min drive - 16.5 km
- Silver Beach - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Riverside Tavern - 5 min drive
- Anemel - 9 min drive
- Vineyard 2121 - 9 min drive
- North Pier Brewing Company - 8 min drive
- Houndstooth - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Wes Shepherd
What makes this property unique
There is simply no property like ours. It's not just a vacation destination but the storied history makes for an incredible memory. How many people can say they stayed at a house that Capone and his cronies hung around in the 20's and 30's.
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