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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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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Pool
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪10 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.

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair, Pack and Play, Toys on hand.
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Events

No events allowed
Approved guests only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in houses.
No shoes inside main house
Keep towels on floor inside sliding doors to keep water off of wood floors from pool-goers headed to bathroom and kitchen.
Close up pool and jacuzzi after use to keep leaves and debris out. Read instructions provided for more details regarding heating.

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.
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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

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

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

Does The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool located?

Located in Benton Harbor, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sarett Nature Center and Harbor Shores Golf Club. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Wes Shepherd

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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.