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Cozy Cottage-2 miles to the beach

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A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a front porch and a small deck.
A living room with two brown sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A small bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a colorful striped shower curtain.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage-2 miles to the beach

Cozy Cottage Minutes from St. Joesph
Welcome to your getaway cottage. Centrally located near all that Southwestern Michigan has to offer.

Short drive to public beaches, amazing restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
Please not there is not direct beach access from the cottage.
In the winter enjoy shoe-shoeing, cross-country skiing, or a wine tasting.

In summer, take time to recharge with a hike at the Dunes or a relaxing day at the beach.

The Space:

1 Bedroom-Queen Sized Bed

(extra pull-out bed)

Washer/Dryer

Fully stocked kitchen (Coffee Machine/Oven/Stove)

Plates/Pots and Pans ect.

Backyard space including deck

Central Heat and window unit A/C but it stays very cool in the summer with the breeze from the lake

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Clean all dishes that have been used Take trash out to the large garbage can Dogs must be leashed Strip bed and leave used towels by the washer

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3227212vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also worth visiting.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • White Pine Winery - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Silver Beach - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Lions Park Beach - 8 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage-2 miles to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cozy Cottage-2 miles to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage-2 miles to the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage-2 miles to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage-2 miles to the beach located?

Situated in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Silver Beach and Harbor Shores Golf Club. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and John EN Howard Bandshell are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed! Host had great communication which we greatly appreciated. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage for a couple days of visiting different beaches in MI!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

TISHA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon arrival, the location was tucked away close to the Lakeshore. The area was private and quiet. Only a few minutes drive to surrounding parks and beaches and Saint Joe.The space itself is an older home and was fully stocked with all the basics that you would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little home with all you need for a quick get away. This time of year the nights are cool and the days warm... The property is just as described with full kit/bath and washer/dryer. It's just a few minute drive to town, and a short drive to a few nice beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2026
Thank you for staying with us! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and cute
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place. Secluded but still close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Thank you Garrett so glad you had a great stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

DaNean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach and super cute
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trenton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quick trip. Host had lots of items stocked in the home, which was very impressive. Peaceful location and accessible to find things to go and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaci U.

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

Nice place

Worked out very well to be in the area with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaci U.

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

Cozy and nice

Good vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittnea S.

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

Very Cozy

It was a great little place to stay! Very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis M.

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

Cute cottage that was perfect for our needs.

Cottage was exactly as advertised. Well stocked and perfect for a couple. Would stay here again if in this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Merlin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the property felt pet friendly, and we even used a brochure to get to a wine tasting where you could take pets. We appreciated that information.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Regina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Close to beach

Location was good. Some issues with property & communication with host. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2024
Glad you enjoyed the location of the cottage. We strive to provide comfortable stays for each of our guests As far as issues with the cottage and communication. We responded to your messages inquiring about a hair dresser and wine glasses within an hour which was hours before check in. Even after the numerous rude messages and voicemail we received back to back to back minutes after one another. Our cleaners provided feedback that you were less than pleasant with them and let us know that you had issues with the type of coffee we had (complimentary) provided and how you called them after to complain instead of reaching out to us directly. We understand it was unseasonably warm but our unit lists we are a cottage with window units. We offered to cancel your stay early and refund the remaining nights and never got a response. This wasn’t the right fit and other hosts probably would have cancelled the stay upon just the rude correspondence alone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Summer Trip

It was our third time staying at this property and it's always clean, the neighborhood is quiet and people are friendly, the host is easy to communicate with, there's plenty of linens, anything we need for the kitchen, bathroom soaps & shampoo, and the sunsets on the lake across the street are gorgeous. Relaxing on the back deck is very peaceful. We love this cottage and we will be back many more times.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Nice and clean

We stayed with our 2 dogs in this duplex. We had nice neighbors and visited beautiful Tiscornia Beach. In my opinion 3 adults didn't have comfortable sleeping arrangements since we were not a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Candle

There was a grill which was a nice touch. The place smelled of mildew. The water from all faucets smelled metallic, but there was an abundant supply of bottled water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

What a Gem!

The property was exactly what I was hoping for. It was off the beaten path a little, but within a few minute drive to anywhere. It was tucked back on a one-way drive in a residential area right off the highway within a 5-minute drive to downtown St. Joseph. Our entire trip was based around Rocky Gap Beach, which is a great, low-key beach that is a hidden treasure in of itself. The property was stocked with everything we needed and was very comfortable. My family and I will definitely be coming back to this property as it was perfect for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

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

Clean, cozy little place.

This was exactly the kind of place we were looking for - Clean, well maintained, comfortable and just out of the way to avoid the crowd, but close enough to everything we needed it to be close to. And priced within our budget. Had one tiny issue (not the hosts fault), but the host responded literally within just a few minutes and got things squared away immediately. This is a small place, definitely not for a large group, but was exactly what we needed - just a clean, dry, comfortable place to clean up, eat a bite and get some sleep in between fishing trips. Suited us perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage had been painted since the listing when I booked it! Overall a very cute place. The upgrade from window units to portable ac units I’m sure is a plus. We had to replace the batteries in the tv remote but that was no biggie! I’m sure the host would have if we had reached out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

4 star

This first time renter was very happy with the property and location! The only thing I could say is a little dusting where the ceiling meets the walls could be done. Very minor!! Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

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

Michigan Summer

The property was suitable for a couple and well equipped including a hairdryer for my lady. The bathroom did not have plug for the hairdryer that we could find so was a little awkward for hair drying. The temp control challenged my skills but we did work it out for our comfort. Reading light was limited as well. Nice cozy accommodation that was well equipped for living including laundry items and cooking tools.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

John Jordan I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was in a great location to downtown (only 10 mins away) and affordable. The posting said the couch was a a twin pullout but the couch did not open up. There was a blow up mattress that was appreciated so the house still held 4 people. The sheet that was over the mattress in the bedroom had multiple stains on it. The house did have extra pillows and sheets which came in handy. There was a bunch of earwigs throughout the house. The necessities of dishes, silverware, cups and coffee were provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was as pictured and close to the town so we were able to see alot in the few days we were there. Property was well stocked and we had everything we needed. Very quiet, peaceful area and I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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