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Beach Bliss, Pet Friendly Retreat, With Hot Tub Near Lake MI

Fully stocked kitchen, with refrigerator, stove and dishwasher

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Amenities
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Location
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Benton Harbor, MI

White Pine Winery
‪11 min drive‬
Silver Beach
‪12 min drive‬
12 Corners Vineyards
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beach Bliss, Pet Friendly Retreat, With Hot Tub Near Lake MI

Escape to our charming 2BR cottage just a few miles from the pristine shores of Lake Michigan. Our cozy retreat is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy all the beauty and activities of the Michigan coastline. Many of Southwest Michigan‘s most beautiful beaches are located 5-10 minutes away and the drive to downtown St. Joseph is only a quick 7-minute drive along the lake! The neighborhood is small and quaint, perfect for a peaceful and secluded getaway while remaining close to all the wineries, wedding venues, restaurants, and golf courses!

Our cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. With two comfortable bedrooms and an expandable couch, our cottage can accommodate up to 5 guests, making it perfect for families and weekend getaways with friends! Enjoy the outdoor area with a fire or relax in the spacious hot tub, with comfortable seating and powerful jets. We also welcome your furry friends with a per-stay fee of $65 (max-2), so feel free to bring them along for the adventure! The kitchen is stocked with all the necessary cooking essentials and the living room has a comfy couch and a flat-screen TV for entertainment. Outside, you'll find a private patio area with a grill, perfect for cookouts on warm evenings. We also have a small fire pit to enjoy during your stay.
Guests can access the house anytime after check-in with a generated code.

We are dog-friendly, please no cats. We require a $65 per stay fee (max 2 pets.) You are welcome to include your dog(s) in the booking or we can send a separate invoice. If you choose to bring your pet, please keep them in the designated areas outside and clean up after them!

Property manager

Sara A Barber

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. 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.

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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

Harbor Shores Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
White Pine Winery - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
Silver Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
12 Corners Vineyards - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Sarett Nature Center - 14 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 11 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Perla Produce - ‬12 min drive
‪Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Anemel - ‬9 min drive
‪Houndstooth - ‬9 min drive
‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Bliss, Pet Friendly Retreat, With Hot Tub Near Lake MI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Bliss, Pet Friendly Retreat, With Hot Tub Near Lake MI?

As of 24 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Bliss, Pet Friendly Retreat, With Hot Tub Near Lake MI on 25 Aug, 2025 start from S$258.45, 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.

What time is check-in at Beach Bliss, Pet Friendly Retreat, With Hot Tub Near Lake MI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Bliss, Pet Friendly Retreat, With Hot Tub Near Lake MI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Bliss, Pet Friendly Retreat, With Hot Tub Near Lake MI located?

Located in the heart of Benton Harbor, this golf cottage is 1.2 mi (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 Tiscornia Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

randy l.

16 Feb, 2023

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

Great place

Great location of our weekend of adventures in St. Joseph! Will be booking here again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

19 Sept, 2024

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

Beach Bliss Review

We come to St Joseph/Benton Harbor quite often, and this was probably our favorite rental spot. Cool property, PERFECT location to explore the area. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ArthurR

30 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beach Bliss is a cute and well appointed property. The outside sitting area and fire pit were enjoyable. The beds and furniture were comfy. I would recommend to anyone that wants a quiet getaway close to the beach.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Cute Cottage in a Good Location

This is a quaint cottage close to the beach and downtown area with lots of shopping and dining options. We enjoyed Silver Beach and walking around downtown. After eating and shopping we were able to relax in the quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

11 Nov, 2023

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

Awesome place to stay!!

Nice property, that was very clean and welcoming. The host is very responsive and helpful. I would recommend this place and will use again!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

17 Jul, 2024

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

Beach Days

We had a great time house is super cute, clean and my family loved the blue sofa. Everything was so cozy amf clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Fun House

Very homy historical home located close to lake Michigan in Southwestern Michigan. All the comforts of home were provided by our guests.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

2 Oct, 2023

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

Anniversary

We stayed for 1 night.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

william v.

21 Sept, 2024

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

Overnight stay for a wedding

Everything was good. It was a little difficult for my 93 yr old mother to manage the walk to the porch. I would book again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn N.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Comfy and Clean

Location was perfect for our visit to this part of Michigan. No noisy neighbors. Important to us was: very comfy beds; good shower; very clean house. Great communication between us and the property managers. We enjoyed the home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dan H., Saint Charles, Illinois

4 Jul, 2023

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

Clean

A nice clean place to hang your hat after a day at the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

13 Mar, 2023

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

Nice Little House

This place is perfect for 2-4 adults that really just need a place to sleep and relax. Kind of a different setup with the church/bell tower right next to the house but nothing bad about it. We had minimal contact with the owners, which I appreciate. Everything was as advertised. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

9 Oct, 2020

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

So much fun!

Had a great girls getaway!!! The owner of the property was onsite and so nice! Everything was super clean, the property was perfect...all the essentials were there to make it the bed weekend. Very close to downtown St Joseph, the casino and a slew of wineries!!! Thank you Sarah for letting us stay!!! We may make this a yearly tradition!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Summer get away

The house was very nice. It was quiet and close to town. Unsure on how to use the tv at first. Maybe some directions would have been helpful; but enjoyed beach and family ! Didn’t need tv! Love to have a later Checkout time. 10 am was a little early for us. But it worked fine We would definitely stay again Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barret A.

1 Jul, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

21 Sept, 2024

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

Clean as a Whistle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie D.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Simple stay

Simple and relaxing. Not far from the beach or stores. Just overall very simple and nice.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

4 Jun, 2024

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

Bedded Bliss

Comfortable, clean, close to amenities- perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

25 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect!

Great little place for a girls’ beach day and night out! Very clean, quiet location, plenty of amenities. We had a blast, thank you to our wonderful host!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

24 Jun, 2023

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

St. Joseph girls trip

A little out of the way but peaceful and quiet. :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Columbus, Ohio

28 Nov, 2022

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

Great place to enjoy the weekend with family

This place had just what we needed. Well stocked kitchen, great wi-fi, plenty of space. Too cold to use the firepit but would have in milder weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

8 Nov, 2022

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

Calm and Cozy Vacaton Home

Stayed here for a long weekend with friends visiting from out of town. This house was absolutely perfect for us - easy driving distance from downtown St. Joe, the beach, and many other destinations. Nice peaceful neighborhood. And the property itself was spacious and cozy, lots of provided amenities such as extra towels and blankets, some basic toiletries, on site laundry, a dishwasher, some fun bonuses like puzzles and Roku access, and more made our trip all the easier and more enjoyable. We absolutely loved it here and I would happily stay here again. Thank you so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., Guntersville AL, USA

18 Oct, 2022

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

clean and roomy

Everything was as promised if not better. only complaint was the weather. LOL

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia V.

18 Sept, 2022

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

Great stay!

Nice place! Owners were easy to communicate with.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sara A Barber

My husband Spencer and I have been renting our home in St. Joseph for over a year and we’ve enjoyed hosting so much we decided to buy another property! This area is so unique & we love sharing it with others. Our newest property we call the Bell House is located next to The Bell Tower (once a historic a church), which we are also renovating into another rental house. The Bell House is a perfect getaway for a small family or group!

What makes this property unique

The Bell House is located off the Lake shore in a quaint and small neighborhood. This house peace in seclusion one remaining close to the areas best beaches, wineries, and venues!