Entire home

Welcome to the Shore Thing! Located in beautiful Harbor Shores and by the beach

Photo gallery for Welcome to the Shore Thing! Located in beautiful Harbor Shores and by the beach

Back porch of the Shore Thing, overlooking the 6th hole of Harbor Shores
Back of the Shore Thing - porch and patio area
Our goal is for you to sit on the porch and relax!  Enjoy the views!
Outdoor dining area for 6 and a gas grill
Welcome to the Shore Thing!  We're glad you're here :)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master 1

1 Queen Bed

Master 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement En Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master 1 En Suite Bathroom

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

Master 2 En Suite Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Shore Thing! Located in beautiful Harbor Shores and by the beach

Located in the community of Harbor Shores, this home is nestled in a quiet community between the Harbor Shores golf course, Paw Paw river and Lake Michigan. Jean Klock beach is a block away. This home is less than 2 miles from downtown St. Joseph, a mile from downtown Benton Harbor and has many wineries and breweries nearby. Cozy and beautifully decorated, this home is perfect for families, golf trips, girls trips, or a couples retreat! Relax and recharge at the Shore Thing!

The space

Our home features two primary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. One of the primary bedrooms has a desk if you need a place to work with a view of the Paw Paw river. We have a basement with two twin beds and a daybed with a trundle (please note that the basement does not have a door). We store extra chairs under one of the twin beds, and extra comforters under the other... just in case you’re looking for them. The basement has it’s own full bathroom, too. All of our bedrooms feature alarm clocks that duo as a white noise machine which can be helpful to get some extra rest!

Our family room has two comfy couches and a chair, and our kitchen is well stocked! Our dining room table comfortably fits six. If you’re in the mood to dine al fresca, we have a patio with a gas grill and outdoor dining table that also sits six. Our back porch overlooks the 6th hole of the Harbor Shores, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, with a love seat and two chairs to enjoy the view.

You will find beach gear and bikes in our garage that you are welcome to use during your stay. We even have an outdoor shower to hose yourself off after a day of having fun outdoors! We have toys for the kids and board games for the entire family, as well as a selection of books for all ages. We also keep a pack and play and highchair in the bedroom closet upstairs.

We provide the following for your convenience: dish sponge, dish soap, 5 dishwasher pods, 5 laundry pods, dryer sheets, 5 trash bags, and a roll of paper towels. Each bathroom has 2 rolls of toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a hair dryer, q-tips and cotton swabs. We provide all linens, bath towels and beach towels for your stay.

Other things to note -

Our home owners association requires bookings at least 10 days in advance.

You must park in our driveway and garage as our community does not allow street parking for renters... and we don't want you to get towed :)

Renters may not use the community firepit.

We do not accept reservations for bachelor or bachelorette parties.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • White Pine Winery - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • John EN Howard Bandshell - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tiscornia Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anemel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Silver Harbor Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for a better stay, location was fantastic for our needs, very quite and peaceful, beds were very comfortable and house was tip top.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived with ease and the host provided excellent communication and let us know they were available should any needs arrive. The home was clean and welcoming with lovely touches that made it feel comfortable. Perfect spot for a small girls weekend, but would also be great for a family get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our needs. There wasn't anything that didn't work or we had trouble with. The kitchen had everything that your kitchen at home would have. I definitely will stay here again if we have the opportunity. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderfully decorated. All around clean and fresh, super cozy and relaxing. It is close to everything in St. Joe. We like to come up here twice a year to get away and it is always so convenient and stress free. The hosts made checkin and checkout easy with clear instructions. Communication with them was great - though we didn't need anything because everything in the home was beautiful and easy to use, we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Had everything needed to make trip easier. Great hosts and would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay. We were in town for a wedding and appreciated the location, the thoughtful amenities for beach outings, and the kid-friendly area in the basement with toys. The kitchen and grill were perfect to make meals for us. The complex is quiet and connected to nice walking trails. Communication with the hosts was quick, efficient, and clear. If we find ourselves in the area again, we would love to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

A nice getaway

Great property, close to town. Just needed to get away for the weekend and this place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
Thank you Eric! If you're in Benton Harbor again we hope you chose to stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Best VRBO experience we’ve ever had!

We loved this property so much! It was beautiful, so close to beaches and town and the owners were so wonderful. Our favorite VRBO we’ve stayed in!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay, Jackie! We loved hosting you! Please come back and visit us 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great home close to Beach

Perfect home for our family vacation of 6. Spent a lot of time at the beach and couldn't be more pleased with all the beach gear that was made available to us to keep us comfortable and shaded from the sun. Great communication from the hosts and the house was exceptionally clean and stocked with all the necessary amenities. Everyone in our group enjoyed our stay and would love to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Perfect wine trip

If you are looking to hop around local wineries and be close to lots of great food places this is your spot. The house was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna K.

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

Amazing home!!

This house has all the amenities and then some!! Location couldn’t have been better. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
Thank you, Deanna, for staying with us! I’m so glad your family enjoyed the trip. Come back and see us 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Came For a Class Reunion - Will Definitely Be Back

The place was perfect for our friends and my wife and I. Spacious enough to get away to read if one wished but great for lounging together. It felt very much like home - breakfast in PJs and shoes kicked off in the evening to watch TV. A walk to the beach put icing on the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a nice area and conveniently located. Perfect house for a family of 5 to spend the weekend. The home was clean, and the layout was such that we could all have space but also easily gather. The house was well stocked with everything you could need and it was a very comfortable place to relax. Short drive to silver beach and short walk to jean klock beach. This was our second time staying at this home but the the first time with the new owners. Megan and Lauren gave us all the informaton we needed and were eager to address any concerns or problems (though we had none.) Would recommend and would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

From the start the communication was great. Property well maintained and very clean. Accommodations are great with two large matching bedrooms upstairs. House would be perfect for family of 5 w/ grandparents for long weekend or extended stay. Front porch is great for conversation after long day at beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

A Fabulous Experience

First and foremost, the hosts are gracious, helpful and extremely responsive to our questions and needs. Their home is beautiful, very well provisioned and equipped with super comfortable beds. We will absolutely look to a repeat experience. We highly recommend the property to others who would like a home that is as cozy as it is charming! John and Susan Butler
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Our 1st Anniversary Celebration

We got married in St. Joe last year and wanted to return for our anniversary. The week of our wedding, we stayed with all of our teenage/young adult kids in this neighborhood in a house with the same layout and LOVED it and wanted to stay here again. This home is extremely clean and very well appointed. The bedding and bed in the master are exceptionally comfortable, as are the couches in the living room. The kitchen is well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch also. You can’t beat this location! We were less than a 10 minute drive from everything. We rode our bikes to Jean Klock Park and to downtown St. Joe. There are tons of walking trails within Harbor Shores.There were bikes and beach gear in the garage and tons of beach towels available if you visit in the summer. The hosts are very nice and very responsive. They kindly left us a gift for our anniversary. I highly recommend their beautiful rental home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Go further with the Vrbo app

  • Easily message your host
  • Access, share and manage your trip
  • Earn OneKeyCash on holiday rentals
Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app
QR code to download the app