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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 71000 sq ft
Popular amenities
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St. Joseph, MI
- Place, White Pine Winery2 min walk
- Place, FuzzyButz Pet Bakery5 min walk
- Place, Silver Beach6 min walk
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Beach Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bonny Bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Cozy Cottage Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Downtown St. Joe! Walk to BEACH & EVERYTHING! Clean & Comfortable! Book NOW!
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Saint Joseph
Located on a lake, this cottage is in Downtown Saint Joseph, a neighbourhood in Saint Joseph. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

St. Joseph, MI
What's nearby
- White Pine Winery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Lake Bluff Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- FuzzyButz Pet Bakery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Silver Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Lions Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Silver Beach Pizza - 4 min walk
- Clementines Too - 9 min walk
- Silver Harbor Brewing Company - 2 min walk
- Java City Cafe, Lakeland HealthCare - 3 min drive
- St Joe Community Taproom - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
12 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne B.
25 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeanne B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathy L.
25 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Cathy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
KENNETH
20 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
KENNETH
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
caryn p.
21 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and Close to Everything
caryn p.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen Y.
31 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time visit to Michigan
Kristen Y.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten P.
16 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall trip
Kirsten P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ross B.
12 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Ross B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
7 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place
Christine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Penny F.
16 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved St Joes
Penny F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judith P.
10 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
Judith P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
elaine a.
1 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Joseph
elaine a.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy A.
12 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Cindy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Larkin B.
21 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Larkin B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim B.
21 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St. Joe diamond in the rough!
Kim B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Becky T.
24 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Becky T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan T.
28 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Ryan T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alisha N.
26 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day weekend
Alisha N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan D.
18 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's Weekend
Susan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
11 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Kelly M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra F.
30 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage walking distance to downtown St Joe’s!
Alexandra F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey M.
5 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Lindsey M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet M.
22 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Janet M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Lisa S.
28 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily L.
26 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cozy house
Emily L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Cindy Barinholtz
I grew up in Evanston, Illinois just 2 hours from St. Joseph. I discovered the area about 14 years ago and fell in love with it. I have traveled around the country and never found all the attributes that St. Joseph has to offer. I have owned Kismet Cottage for 13 years now and 6 years ago opened a fun novelty gift shop in downtown St. Joseph, State Street Stuff. For the last three years we have been voted best gift shop in southwest Michigan! We also have been featured in the new documentary film, "Uncle Fun, you're the one!" Featuring Fun stores around the country.
Why they chose this property
After searching for several years for the perfect St. Joseph Cottage we chose this property for a variety of reasons. We Love the location, just a block and a half from downtown. We wanted to be up the bluff, so as not to have to deal with sand in the cottage. This property had all the charm of the 100 year old cottage that it is, but has been totally updated in all the important areas.
What makes this property unique
We LOVE the 23' enclosed screen porch! There is a porch swing, couch and 2 chairs. It is the perfect spot to sit outside and watch the world go by. We also loved that the bedrooms are big enough to accommodate a King & Queen size beds!
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