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Labor Day weekend is available! Walk to beach! Walk to town!

Kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

St Joseph, MI

Silver Beach
‪6 min walk‬
White Pine Winery
‪8 min walk‬
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
‪3 min drive‬
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Labor Day weekend is available! Walk to beach! Walk to town!

Quaint, clean and comfortable. Ideal location.
BR 1 (1st floor): Queen bed
BR 2 (2nd floor): Queen bed
BR 3 (2nd floor): Queen bed, plus two twin beds
Full bath and 1/2 bath are BOTH on the first floor.
Updated kitchen with gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. The kitchen is equipped with nice pots and pans, silverware, dishes, glasses, a combination K-cup/drip coffee maker.
Private backyard, only partially fenced.
Washer and dryer. (The basement is accessible from the outside of the house only.)
65" smart tv. Xfinity cable channels and
fast Xfinity internet/wifi.
Train tracks are located at the end of the backyard, but lots of trees mask it. (Children especially love the trains!)
Beach wagon and chairs are available for your use.
This is a popular rental, and is typically booked 100% in the summer. I take pride in keeping it fresh and clean.
Very convenient location. Quick and easy walk to Silver Beach, The Whirlpool splash pad, Curios Kids Museum, and downtown.
This is an old cottage but it's kept up and is very clean and comfortable. I'm extremely fortunate to have repeat guests every year and I truly strive to make everybody feel welcome. Please read the reviews for more of the story, and feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for visiting my page!

Property manager

Ken Davis

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

With approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Full refund minus 1 night rent if traveler cancels and property is able to be re-rented

No refunds if traveler cancels and property can not be re-rented

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 in Saint Joseph, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

St Joseph, MI

What's nearby

Lake Bluff Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Silver Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
White Pine Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Harbor Shores Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 6 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬7 min walk
‪Clementines Too - ‬19 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Labor Day weekend is available! Walk to beach! Walk to town! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Labor Day weekend is available! Walk to beach! Walk to town! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Labor Day weekend is available! Walk to beach! Walk to town! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Labor Day weekend is available! Walk to beach! Walk to town! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Bluff Park and Lake Michigan. Silver Beach and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 10 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 6 minutes by foot.

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

12 Jun, 2025

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

The host, accommodations, and location were incredible. Far surpassed our expectations and we have stayed in St. Joseph many times before!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

27 May, 2025

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

Wedding Weekend

We booked this property since it was close to our wedding venue - it is truly a perfect spot! Walking distance to the beach, and to downtown St.joes. A quiet area and plenty of space for family to relax.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

21 May, 2025

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

Sister getaway

Great location!! Very clean and well stocked with all necessities for a perfect stay. Great host, very accommodating and easy communication. Will definitive be looking forward to our next stay at this location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

2 Jun, 2025

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

Nice getaway, very clean

This property was exceptionally clean and comfortable. It was located near the beach within easy walking distance. We would stay here again. I wish it had a firepit in the backyard, and we didnt realize it had a beach wagon and chairs for us to use. We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Ideal Family Beach Getaway

Clean and cozy, home design allows for lots of room to spread out for 3 adults and 5 kids. Well supplied, very nice kitchen. Appreciated the thoughtful touch of a basket of books for kids and little kid size table. Quiet and peaceful at night. Loved proximity to beach and town, was always cool and refreshing inside! Great outdoor space on the front and back porches with sufficient seating. Convenient parking.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen D.

3 Mar, 2025

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

Birthday weekend

Well stocked. Clean. Great location. Owners attention to detail was amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect quiet location

Adorable quaint home in ideal location - convenient to beach and town. Owner was so responsive. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

2 Aug, 2024

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

A great family stay!

My family and I had such a wonderful stay here! The host was extremely responsive, helpful, and communicative throughout. The house was just as described. It was a perfect stay for our family, as we could easily walk to the beach and to downtown. We'd love to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Perfectly located spot

With my parents being retired, this place is perfectly located. They are 1 1/2 from the Bluff and shops while my daughter and fiancé are 1 1/2 blocks from the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryam N.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Steps away from the beach and downtown!

Lovely location to enjoy St Joseph, steps away from Silver Beach and from downtown area. Beds comfortable and accommodation clean. Only issue could be that AC didn’t reach the upstairs, but it worked for our group. Definitely staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

25 Oct, 2023

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

Wonderful location

Great location and property. So many walkable restaurants and shops to enjoy. House is well-stocked and had plenty of room for two families to enjoy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect stay!

We loved our stay. Very clean, comfortable, and basics provided (hand soap, dishwasher tabs, toilet paper, etc). Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots & pans. Beds were comfortable. Location was perfect, beach was steps away. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Appreciated the beach chairs and wagon. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Wedding party

Part of our wedding party stayed here and they said it was a beautiful and clean house and exactly and described! Check in was easy and owner very quick to respond

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

23 Oct, 2020

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

Nice, clean place in good location

We loved our stay in this house close to Silver Beach. It was spacious, clean and had good amenities. We would love to stay here again in warmer weather to enjoy the proximity to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Katie L.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Great spot!

Nice little house and amazing location! We loved the extra little thoughtful touches the owner provided like K cups and the beach wagon. The kids loved watching the train out back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

19 Jun, 2021

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

Getaway

Wonderful location. The house was perfect and had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect Location

The property is perfectly situated between the Bluff and Lake to allow for easy walking between them. Nice quite neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

1 Oct, 2023

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

Great St. Joe spot

Cute old house. It’s very close to the beach downtown. Great communication. I have no hesitation in recommending this location.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

21 Aug, 2023

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

Just a short walk to the beach

We stayed with our family of 8 and thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations as well as the location - just a short walk to the beach (less than 5 minutes). The house was in great shape and the property manager provided all the details we needed to have a fantastic stay. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick m.

16 May, 2023

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

Tranquil experience

Great place to unwind. The yard was a surprisingly naturalistic experience. From booking to using the property was a very easy process.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David t.

7 Oct, 2020

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

Great location. Very clean and nice place

Loved the rental. The place was ready early, it was super clean, and had all that we needed for a great stay. Hope to come back in the winter months. Will check this place first

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carson P.

13 Jul, 2020

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

It was great

Awesome time

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

28 Jun, 2022

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

Family time at the beach

This is the second time our family has stayed at this property. We love St. Joseph and this is the perfect location to walk to the beach, restaurants, etc. The house is comfortable and provided everything we needed. Ken is also a great host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

23 Jun, 2021

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

Cozy beach cottage

My teenage daughter and friends loved this cozy cottage. It was very well stocked and the location was perfect- just a 2 block walk to the beach. We would love to make this an annual girl’s beach and shopping trip! Perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C., VT

23 May, 2022

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

Excellent house for us

Family stayed in this house for a wedding nearby and found it so convenient to everything, beach, wedding, shops, restaurants. Clean and well designed. And communication was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ken Davis

Why they chose this property

COVID-19 UPDATE:
We are taking every precaution to clean and disinfect the house between guests. There will be no shortcuts. Every light switch, counter, fixture, appliance, remote control, etc., will be properly cleaned and sanitized.

This Lake Michigan Cottage is a wonderful beach rental. It's in a great spot-- A quick walk to the beach, town, and all the St Joseph attractions. Catch the Amtrak to Chicago for the day, if you want. Two queens, one full and two twin beds offer a great combination of bedding to fit your group. Please understand this is an old cottage but it's clean, comfortable, and easy to relax in. The backyard has a nice private feel to it.

What makes this property unique

Location. Location. Location. The house is below the bluff which means your toes will hit beach sand in mere minutes. It's great at the start of the day when you can stake out your perfect spot on the beach, AND when you're tired and ready to call it a day. Nobody likes to trudge back home at the end of a long day! Forgot the sunscreen on the kitchen table? No big deal, go back to the house, grab it, and come right back. Use the wagon to haul your chairs and belongings to the beach! Past guests agree -- you'll really appreciate this home's great location.