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Perfect getaway! Modern, rustic cottage on the St. Joseph River.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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St. Joseph, MI
  • Place, Lake Michigan College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Andrews University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Perfect getaway! Modern, rustic cottage on the St. Joseph River.

Rustic cottage. 700 square foot cottage on the St. Joseph River. Completely remodeled with new kitchen, bathroom, windows and appliances! Floor Air condition unit. Perfect for kayaking and fishing. We have fishing poles, 3 bikes included in the rental. We have a canoe and 2 kayaks along with life jackets. Gas and charcoal grills available. Plan your summer, fall or winter getaway! Perfect for 2, can sleep 4. 15 minutes to beaches and beautiful downtown St. Joseph.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2902917vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph is home to this cottage. 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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St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Michigan College - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Grand Mere State Park - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Andrews University - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Lions Park Beach - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 18 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Good Fortune Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect getaway! Modern, rustic cottage on the St. Joseph River. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect getaway! Modern, rustic cottage on the St. Joseph River.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect getaway! Modern, rustic cottage on the St. Joseph River.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect getaway! Modern, rustic cottage on the St. Joseph River.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect getaway! Modern, rustic cottage on the St. Joseph River. located?

Situated in Saint Joseph, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Intercare Community Health Network, Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital and Lake Michigan College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie was very responsive via messages as my parents were staying here and I was the main contact. They enjoyed their stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Great Getaway!

We loved our stay! The cottage is very nice and cozy and had everything we needed. The riverfront property really is a gem, and the kayaks and bicycles were very nice perks. It was so quiet and relaxing that we're already talking about returning for another visit! We've also been recommending it to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Quiet get away

Perfectly located, felt secluded but was close enough to everything we needed. Quiet. Bonfire was great addition.Fishing was good, hard to put the boat in, but we handled it! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very cute and clean. The property was actually bigger than we expected. We used the fire pit and the kayaks. It was close enough to town but still felt secluded and private, our son enjoyed having space to run around and be outside. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was large and right on the river with a beautiful view. Great communication from Julie.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in this tiny home was the BEST. Had it been available we would have added an extra day. The back yard was our favorite spot in the morning and after a long day of venturing. Julie was amazing from the beginning and helped fix us up with a rebook of our stay from my own personal mess up. If we come back to the area, we would love to book this place again!!! 10/10 for our temporary home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying with us and for the great review! Our goal is to give an experience that you will remember for years! Please visit us again! Thank you! ❤️
Verified

8/10 Good

Allen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a small family or couple. As advertised, it was rustic, Loved the location on the river. My son and I were golfing and fishing every day, and even caught a few behind the house. The grass in the yard was tall, and someone showed up to cut it as we were enjoying our last evening fishing behind the house. Other than that, it was pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2025
Thank you for the nice review! Unfortunately it was a rainy week beforehand so our lawn guys were limited on mowing! We appreciate you staying with us! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather! ❤️ Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Relaxing Riverfront Cottage

What a great property on the river. Easy river access about 300 feet from the property. Loved that it was on a quite dead end street. This is an older cottage with many great updates. Large property. Close to shopping at big box stores and restaurants. Easy 15 minute drive to the beaches in St Joes/Benton Harbor. Great communication from the property owner. Would absolutely recommend to friends & family. Can't wait to plan another trip here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2022
Thank you Anthony! We will continue to update with new windows and a new shower coming this winter! Thanks for the great communication and for leaving the place very clean! ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle h.

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

Silver beach was very nice.

Julie was so nice and accommodating
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Thomsen

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We live in the area and have 7 short and long term rentals! We love hosting and want to give our guests the best experience of a home away from home! ❤️🌊

Why they chose this property

If you want a private, relaxing getaway on the river, this is the place for you. It is 700 square feet and fully remodeled with modern decor. Rustic feel with all of the modern amenities!

What makes this property unique

You can sit on the deck and enjoy the view of St. Joseph River! We are 15 minutes away from all beaches, shopping and beautiful downtown St. Joseph! 2 kayaks and a canoe included with life jackets! Bikes are also available!

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