Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River.

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A fountain with multiple water jets, surrounded by grass and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A rustic cabin with a dark exterior, a welcoming 'Welcome Home' sign, and a small porch with steps leading to the door.
A cozy, wooden room with a sloped ceiling, string lights, a patterned rug, and a bed with pillows.
A living room with a beige sofa, a green armchair, and a brown armchair. There is a lamp on a side table, a rug on the floor, and framed pictures on the wall.
A small wooden house with a pitched roof, a front door, and windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fishing available onsite
    A rare find — cast your line without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 52 bedrooms2 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sodus, MI
  • Place, Lake Michigan College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Andrews University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, 12 Corners Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River.

This two bedroom home with central AC and clean, sanitized, comfortable accommodations is under 2 hours from Chicago. On the St Joe River, this wooded setting on 10+ acres is great for a relaxing retreat or fun with friends and family. The 1000 ft. of river front is easily accessed from a nature walking trail through the wooded property or enjoy the view from the screened porch. Bring your fishing poles, tubes or Kayaks. 15 minutes to downtown St. Joe, award-winning Silver Beach, and Harbor Shores Golf Club and many other fun distractions. The Cottage sleeps 4 with one queen and one full bed. Fresh linens and towels are provided.

This cottage is a real charmer. The setting feels remote, but you will have easy access to shopping, downtown St. Joe and the Arts District in Benton Harbor. Awesome beaches, antiquing, winery tours, breweries, restaurants, barn sales, ad golfing are all close by.

Some of the best activities are on the property: fishing is right at your doorstep, hiking through the forest, a ball game in the open field, building a cool fort, hanging out in the storybook playhouse (see photos) or simply wading in the plastic kiddie's pool. Great spot to enjoy a good book, play board games, cook a nice meal or just enjoy a campfire.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C18000035646
Property # 756698vb
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Box Factory for the Arts and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Sodus, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Michigan College - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Andrews University - 8 min drive - 14.8 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Grand Mere State Park - 9 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Silver Beach - 11 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Good Fortune Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River.?

As of 19 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River. on 25 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,687, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy peacefulness & nature in our pet friendly cottage along the St. Joe River. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Intercare Community Health Network, Lake Michigan College and Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital. Harbor Shores Golf Club and St. Joseph Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mike Hillgamyer

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We moved here full time after retiring in 2014. We live in another home at the far end of the property, so we are here if you need anything, but far enough away to ensure your privacy. We love the beautiful and serene nature that the property offers and know that you will love it as well.

Why they chose this property

The main house was built in 1939 and we are its third owners. We first bought a home next door and got to know the previous owners over time. When they chose assisted living nearby, they offered to sell us this property which we so loved to visit. We were enthralled with the setting and how remote it felt while offering easy access to everything we need. We truly enjoy its proximity to Chicago where we visit family and friends often.

What makes this property unique

Secluded peace and quiet with loads of wildlife, comfortable central air and heat, clean and functional living spaces, large eat-in kitchen with plates, flatware, serving pieces, pot/pans and cooking utensils, washer/dryer, near a great many fun outdoor activities, attractions, shopping, local events and festivals, winery tours, farm stands and antiquing!

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