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Pick your summer week NOW! Contact owner for off-season stay and discounts.

Family-friendly holiday home in Saint Joseph

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511 Price Street
The Big Blue House
Summer sunset from the Bluff
Living Area
Sun Room with remarkable stained glass
Sensational Stained Glass

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. Joseph, MI
  • Place, Lake Bluff Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Dining area

About this property

Pick your summer week NOW! Contact owner for off-season stay and discounts.

Where else do you have such an easy walk to the greatest beach in the Midwest and to downtown St. Joseph for ice cream, dining and shopping? Come in and enjoy Blue Spruce Haven, our cozy “cottage-within-a-house” at the prime corner of Lake Boulevard and Price Steet. The house sits on the bluff above Lake Michigan, and it is a quick walk down to Silver Beach Park.

Silver Beach is consistently rated as one of top “family-friendly” beaches in the U.S., and is known for its wide, clean sands, spacious bathhouses and the near-by historic carousel and refreshing Compass Fountain sprinkler park. New this year is a playground/climbing gym and an upgraded concession and convenience stand.

Our summer rental unit is entirely self-contained, with its own outside entrance, laundry room, garage, and driveway. It has two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. A sunroom with a large bay window and original stained glass affords a cozy retreat in which to enjoy a cup of coffee or read a book. The living room provides ample seating and a smart TV with cable service (bring your own streaming device).i The bathroom features a full-size shower and tub. The kitchen has a dishwasher, a microwave, a full-sized oven and stove, a drip coffee maker, and a toaster oven. The unit has its own washer and dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas, and lots of toys. We even provide two large wagons to haul all your stuff and the kids to the beach!

Comfortable, Classy and Casual!

As a family that has rented beach cottages for many years, we have done all we can to ensure that Blue Spruce Haven is fully equipped and that your week is fun, easy and comfortable. All you need to bring are your own beach towels!

Other amenities provided: two room air conditioners, ceiling fans, outdoor propane grill, kitchen supplies, linens and bath towels. A double-bed air mattress is also available for extra guests.

Activities: St. Joseph has it all! Swimming, sunsets, beach volleyball, kayak and paddleboard rentals, biking, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing, and trolley rides. Walk to dining, shopping, museums, cafes, bakeries, fudge shops, ice cream parlors, and the new indoor, year-round farmers market that includes a variety of food and drink ideas, gift items, and more. The Howard Family Trail, perfect for walking, running, biking or bird watching, is just steps away. There are twice-weekly open-air concerts in the band shell.

St. Joe is the perfect Lake Michigan Vacation Spot.





Area events: Summer and fall festivals and events include Fourth of July concerts and fireworks, the Krasl Art Fair, Chalk the Block, Antiques on the Bluff (first Sunday of the month), Farmer's Market (every Saturday), outdoor Jazz Concerts, and the Tri-State Regatta and Sailing Festival. Boat owners can launch and slip their boats locally at two launches and three marinas.

For the adults, the area features lots of fine-dining restaurants, wine tasting at local wineries, numerous brew pubs and cideries, and a tour of the many distilleries in the region.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Please read on to find out our pre/post season rates, cancellation policy, security deposit etc.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Back bedroom has 2 twin beds
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be courteous to the other tenants that live on the property.
No burning of candles please
Have a wonderful time!

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 holiday home is in Downtown Saint Joseph, a neighbourhood in Saint Joseph. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Consider John EN Howard Bandshell for a night out or FuzzyButz Pet Bakery if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • FuzzyButz Pet Bakery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lions Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • White Pine Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Silver Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 8 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar & Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pick your summer week NOW! Contact owner for off-season stay and discounts. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pick your summer week NOW! Contact owner for off-season stay and discounts.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pick your summer week NOW! Contact owner for off-season stay and discounts.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pick your summer week NOW! Contact owner for off-season stay and discounts.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pick your summer week NOW! Contact owner for off-season stay and discounts. located?

This family-friendly Saint Joseph holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Bluff Park and Lake Michigan. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Lions Park Beach are also within 10 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely communicative and welcoming. Location was perfect. FYI for families with little, there is a decent hill to get up/down the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great location

Very comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R., Missoula

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

Great Stay

Wonderful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very pretty/ practical. It has everything you’ll need. Location is great and the owner is very nice and responds quickly. Neighborhood is great with very friendly people Plan on staying again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house, has everything need, in great location, nice host, location/ neighbors! Would definitely stay again! KF
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, updated house in a great location. Easy walk to downtown St. Joe and Lake Michigan. Didn't know there are attached apartments where a little noise would come through the ceiling, but it didn't bother us and was barely noticeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

What a Haven!

Just what I needed - close to town and the beach. Could walk everywhere! Clean and peaceful; includes all amenities! Including a laundry room!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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

Clean and close to everything

Property is very clean and well stocked. We appreciated the beach gear, which was all in great shape. Walking distance to pretty much everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Perfect in St. Joseph

This was an amazing place to stay. Very clean, near the beach, great communication with the owner. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in St. Joseph! Great comfortable beds, wonderful natural lighting throughout the entire place, has everything you and your family would need for a great stay.
Stayed 112 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Lake Michigan getaway

Blue Spruce Haven is a cozy and relaxing place in St. Joseph, MI. Just a short 5 minute walk to the beach on Lake Michigan and conveniently located to restaurants and shopping. Looking forward to visiting again in the future. A great place to stay, highly recommend Blue Spruce Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

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

Great Location/Cute Property

We loved the location of the property! We could walk a few blocks down to the beach or right into town. Had the perishables stocked we needed just like home. Would recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Happy

Everything was fine. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Perfect!

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful home! Everything you could possibly need was provided. Close to shopping, restaurants and the beach. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Will stay here again!

Lovely property on a quiet street. Within walking distance to the beach, and town for shopping and meals. Comfortable accommodations. A garage for my car, a big plus! The walls are shared with another apartment, but you can barely hear them. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and look forward to the next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Outstanding Property!!!

I was very pleased with the property. Nicely decorated & fully functional. Will return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Perfect place

Thanks Sandra your place was a home away from home for us. Nice and warm, clean, a great garage and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The neighborhood is charming and we had fun at the Krasl and downtown shops. We were sad to leave. Thank you from two Aussies on safari 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann B.

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

Comfortable

Comfortable, convenient, clean,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Family Week

We stayed here with a 3 and 5 year old. They shared the back bedroom. We loved that the house had 2 wagons, tons of beach toys, and fishing poles. The location is unbeatable. Short walk to 2 beaches and into town. Our 5 year old loved all the "secret doors" to get to the laundry room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Perfect location

We loved this charming house in the perfect location! First time in St Joseph for a long weekend with my husband and 2 yr old. Loved the easy walk to the beach and having wagons to haul all of our stuff. Also easy walk to splash pad, carousel, kids museum and restaurants. The house was clean and good size for our family. My favorite part was the little sunroom where I could drink coffee and read in the mornings! Great stay and the host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alix M.

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

Cozy and Convenient Place to Stay

Blue Spruce Haven turned out to be a wonderful place to stay while exploring St. Joseph!! The house was clean and large enough for my husband and I to feel quite comfortable. Like other reviewers, our favorite was the sitting room; as we had a few rainy days, we were quite cozy in there, reading. My other favorite thing was being allowed to use the garage for our car, bikes and the use of their beach chairs. This place is also extremely convenient to the beach and the town.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Amazing property!

We stayed with our kids ages 3.5 and 2, and this property was perfect for our family. I appreciated the walkability to the beach and town. We didn’t even need our car once we arrived. The apartment was so clean and everything you could think of provided. As a mom of young kids I also appreciated the amazing blinds in the bedrooms. Made the rooms dark for naps and earlier bedtimes. The kids loved playing in the yard while dinner cooked, and playing in the sun room in the morning while my husband and I drank coffee was also so sweet. I would stay here again! It really was perfect for our first family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian E.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our long weekend stay—great location within walking distance of beaches and downtown restaurants and shops. Host was very responsive, and everything was provided for a comfortable stay. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P., Gallatin, Tennessee

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

Wonderful Weekend

The location of this property is ideal. Everything is within walking distance - beach, restaurants, shopping, entertainment. The space is more than enough for 2 people. The front sitting room was a great place to enjoy morning coffee. Parking our car in the garage was a bonus. Very comfortable apartment!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G., Seattle, WA

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

Wonderful property and location!

Property has all the basics and the location is incredible - we walked to the beach and to the downtown area every day. Hosts were very responsive to questions. Lovely sunroom that we used for remote work. Overall, would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Refreshing stay at Blue Spruce Haven

We had a relaxing week stay at the Blue Spruce Haven. The air conditioner handled the high 90 heat we had for a few days. The location is close enough to walk to the beach, shop, eat or just enjoy a park bench in the shade. We had some quiet/down time in the sunroom reading. The kitchen was well supplied for making meals. Plenty of local eateries with great food were in the area for dining out. Silver Lake Beach is a great way to soak up the sun and the sunsets are outstanding. The owners were very responsive to our tech needs with the TV and DVD player. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Bruce and Sandy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Lusher-Waterhouse

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Hello all. Our names are Bruce Waterhouse and Sandy Lusher-Waterhouse. We live in Solon, OH which is a suburb of Cleveland. Bruce grew up in Niles, Michigan which is near St. Joe. We love the area and decided to purchase this property when it became available. We have frequently rented small homes or apartments for our summer vacation as it just made so much sense with a family of 4. This way you have all the conveniences of home but none of the chores, or telephone calls, or bill paying or...you get the point. It also significantly reduces your costs for the week! Please feel free to google us. I know it can be hard to mail your money off to a stranger! Bruce is an attorney in Cleveland and Sandy is Manager of Volunteers for a social service agency. Thanks for considering Blue Spruce Haven.

Why they chose this property

You can park your car and walk from Blue Spruce Haven. Right down the hill is the nationally renown Silver Beach. Stay on the bluff and you walk through historic St. Joe into downtown with lots of cute shops and restaurants.

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