Sanctuary by the Shore, Unique Stay W/ Hot Tub by Lake MI
Welcome to a truly unique vacation experience in this stunning, turn-of-the-century church, renovated into a modern and stylish retreat! With its grand architecture, this property offers a one-of-a-kind stay that will leave you feeling inspired and rejuvenated. SW Michigan's most beautiful beaches are located 5-10min away and downtown St. Joseph is only a quick 7-min drive! The house offers a quiet retreat while remaining close to wineries/breweries, wedding venues, restaurants & golf courses! Inside, the main hall has been transformed into a spacious and welcoming living area, complete with comfortable seating, a large projector TV, a bar, a pool table, a poker table, and many other board games for endless entertainment. The fully equipped kitchen boasts all the amenities you’ll need to whip up a delicious meal — and don’t forget about the grill outside for warm summer evenings.
The BellTower accommodates comfortable sleeping for up to 12 guest. Which includes four separate bedroom and sleeper sofa in the main living room. With 7 beds total, which include, 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, 1 full size and 2 twin XL.
Step outside to enjoy a large outdoor deck, perfect for soaking in the beautiful Michigan weather and hosting memorable gatherings. Relax and unwind in the private hot tub, or gather around the large fire pit for cozy nights under the stars — perfect for making s’mores with family and friends.
Please note, on the property is a smaller guest house situated nearby the main home. While close in proximity, it remains fully private, with no shared access between the two buildings. All windows on that side are frosted to ensure comfort and privacy for both spaces.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled getaway, this unique church-turned-vacation rental has everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Come experience the magic of this special place and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Guests will be able to access the property anytime after check-in with a code.
We are dog-friendly, please no cats. We do require a $100 per stay fee (max 2 pets.) You are welcome to include your dog(s) in the booking or we can send a separate invoice. If you choose to bring your pet please remember to keep them in the designated areas outside and clean up after them
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À savoir
Nº de l’hébergement : 2315339vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
À propos du quartier
Benton Harbor
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Benton Harbor, plus précisément dans le centre-ville, en bord de lac. Envie de vous poser et d'admirer la beauté naturelle des lieux ? Les incontournables Lac Michigan et Plage de Silver vous attendent ! En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Margaret B. Upton Arboretum et FuzzyButz Pet Bakery.
Harbor Shores Golf Club - 6 min en voiture - 9.2 km
Lake Bluff Park - 7 min en voiture - 10.5 km
White Pine Winery - 8 min en voiture - 10.9 km
Plage de Silver - 8 min en voiture - 11.3 km
12 Corners Vineyards - 9 min en voiture - 11.7 km
Transport
Gare de St Joseph - 11 min en voiture
Aéroport international de South Bend (SBN) - 47 min en voiture
Restaurants
Grand Crossing Bar & Grill - 12 min en voiture
La Perla Produce - 12 min en voiture
Riverside Tavern - 5 min en voiture
Vineyard 2121 - 10 min en voiture
North Pier Brewing Company - 8 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Sanctuary by the Shore, Unique Stay W/ Hot Tub by Lake MI accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Oui, cet hébergement accepte les chiens (limite de 3 par chambre) d’un poids maximal de 50 lb par animal de compagnie. Certaines restrictions peuvent s’appliquer, veuillez communiquer avec l’hébergement pour obtenir plus de détails.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Sanctuary by the Shore, Unique Stay W/ Hot Tub by Lake MI?
En date du 15 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Sanctuary by the Shore, Unique Stay W/ Hot Tub by Lake MI le 2 sept. 2026 commencent à 829 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Sanctuary by the Shore, Unique Stay W/ Hot Tub by Lake MI?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Sanctuary by the Shore, Unique Stay W/ Hot Tub by Lake MI?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Sanctuary by the Shore, Unique Stay W/ Hot Tub by Lake MI?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Sanctuary by the Shore, Unique Stay W/ Hot Tub by Lake MI?
Benton Harbor - propriété de vacances de type familial se trouve au bord d’un lac, 2 km de Lac Michigan et à moins de 10 km de Plage de Silver et Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. Les points d'intérêt suivants sont également à moins de 10 km : FuzzyButz Pet Bakery et Box Factory for the Arts.
Avis
9,6
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce.
Very fun house! Bonfire, hot tub, pool table are all great. One of the most unique stays we have given that it was previously a church. Would be super cool to have a book or some photos / info in the house that informed guests about the previous church and the buildings history. Would stay again.
Michael S.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Steven M.
30 nov. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Very unique place to stay! Incredibly roomy and the kids enjoyed the ping pong table and pool table, especially since it was cold and windy outside!
Steven M.
Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2025
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
Martha S.
3 mai 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
The place is really nice and well equipped. Unfortunately the hot tub wasn’t working properly and although I communicated that to the host, she never responded. Also we purchased steaks and planned on grilling them but the both propane tanks were empty. We improvised and enjoyed our dinner.
Martha S.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2026
VrboOwner a répondu le 3 mai 2026
Hi Martha,
Thank you for your feedback—we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the home and found it well equipped.
We’re sorry to hear about the issues you mentioned with the hot tub and propane. We take concerns like this very seriously and always aim to resolve them as quickly as possible. However, we did not receive any communication during your stay regarding these items, and we would have absolutely addressed them right away had we known.
We’ll be double-checking both the hot tub and propane supply to ensure everything is in perfect working order for future guests.
We appreciate you staying with us and are glad to hear you were still able to enjoy your visit overall.
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Sonya R.
26 juill. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
We really enjoyed our stay! I would rent this place again!
Sonya R.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Lindsey B.
25 mars 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
This was one of the most well stocked houses we’ve ever stayed in. I feel like I didn’t even need to use the items I brought with me (shampoo, body wash, body spray, lotions, blow dryer and even feminine products (which was a LIFESAVER). We had 2 teenage girls with us and they were delighted by the vanity with the makeup tools. They also had a blast with the pool table and hot tub. It was super clean, the beds were comfy, and the house itself was beautiful. We would definitely stay here again!
Lindsey B.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Courtney R.
8 sept. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Such a beautiful home with lots of space! We really enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit and loved that there were some nice beaches nearby. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Courtney R.
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kristine W.
25 avr. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
In town for a funeral
Great location and venue!
Kristine W.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Eric L.
3 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Everything was very smooth, house was excellent, very close to Benton harbor/st Joe/Lake Michigan.
Eric L.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jeffrey R.
30 mars 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Family lakeshore stay
Our family had a great time staying in this spacious and unique location. The kids loved using the ping pong and pool tables and the fire pit was enjoyed by all
Jeffrey R.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Nataliya K.
8 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Family reunion for July 4
The house is located in nice and quiet area. Close to the beach and restaurants. The house had everything that we needed. We enjoyed our stay!
Nataliya K.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jeff K.
23 avr. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Boys trip
Perfect place to be for a father son fishing trip on lake Michigan. Recommend this as a must stay.
Jeff K.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Shenel A.
27 mars 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
What an experience! Who else can say that they can ring a bell in their very own bell tower at a vrbo?!! It calls for you to be present in this sanctuary. The living space is massive and impeccably designed. Pool table, casino games, bingo, and board games make family bonding so much fun! The couch is huge and comfy for a large group to watch a movie with a projector and overhanging screen. The bedrooms are lovely. The neighborhood is quiet and we all slept well. It was perfect having 2 bathrooms with a tub and a stand-up shower for our family of 5. The kitchen space is large and ideal for cooking meals and gathering. Our host, Sara, is attentive and a clear communicator. We love the attention to details! 10/10! We plan to return! We didn’t even get a chance to use the fire pit or hot tub!
Shenel A.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Grant W.
21 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Stay
We had 5 adults and 3 young children and this house was perfect for us. Plenty of space for everyone, we all thought the layout was really cool.
The house is an easy 8-10 minute drive to the downtown area, very convenient to restaurants and the beach. If we ever return to this area, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at this property again.
Grant W.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kelly S.
16 oct. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Such a fun and unique stay for our Girls Wine Trail Getaway! We enjoyed the deck and hot tub in the evenings. It was nice to be able to prepare a quick meal and sit around the large dining table.3 beaches within 10 minutes. The beach towels were great and the washer and dryer were helpful. Parking was easy.The 4 bedrooms worked for us, just would have liked more hooks since there were no closets. The only shower worked but seemed to have low water pressure (a wand showerhead would be ideal) and only one temp (warm but not hot).We didn't even have time to use the pool or ping pong tables.Would definitely stay there, great value! Peaceful location.
Kelly S.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Lisa S.
29 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wedding weekend in St. Joseph
I booked this for my husband and 4 adult children and their significant others to be together for a family wedding. It was a fantastic place to stay and have family time. Pool table was a HUGE hit, as well as the ping pong table, projection TV and outdoor space for our 4 legged family members to take a break. Kitchen is big, and we also enjoyed the various tables and nooks for small conversations. And, to say we stayed in a “church” for the weekend was a big hit as well. Highly recommend for other larger groups!!
Lisa S.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
Rachael K.
5 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Water
Would’ve been great had there not been a mold smell the whole time. There is visible water damage on the ceiling. The lower bathroom smells of sewage. There is no central A/C and one of the units was leaking indoor.
The location was great and amenities , pool table, full kitchen, etc. However we would not suggest staying if you’re sensitive to mold.
Rachael K.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Michele D.
28 déc. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Awesome vibe
We loved staying at the remodeled church. So much space, fun ping pong and pool games for the family and tons of running space for our puppy
Michele D.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Nancy M.
25 oct. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
A great place with tons of room
We really enjoyed our stay here! It is very big, lots of fun things to do (projector screen for movies, pool table, ping pong) and we loved the outdoor firepit! We would definitely stay here again.
Nancy M.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Sean T.
24 oct. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
This place was amazing!
Massive space - such a great stay.
Sean T.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Barry H.
17 sept. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Just what we needed
A fantastic spot with lots of room for kiddos to play and the adults to cook good meals and have a few drinks by the fire.
Barry H.
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Megan R.
13 août 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful VRBO
Loved our stay! Beautiful church made into a home. Nice area, extremely close to the beach. Would highly RECOMMEND!!
Megan R.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Thom H.
28 févr. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great place for a Winter getaway.
This is a unique rental place as it is a repurposed church. The main common area is huge. The projector TV was great for watching sports and movies. The kitchen is large and adequately equipped. 6 adults stayed here with room for more . We enjoyed the pool table and ping pond table. I recommend it for a one-of -kind vacation experience.
Thom H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Sherry
26 févr. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, confort de la chambre et communication.
Perfect!
This property was perfect for us! Everything was clean, the place was spacious, the neighborhood was really quiet and the wineries were fun! Definitely recommend this place. We met the owner and she was very friendly. I don't think I'd rent this place for a party, neighborhood is too quiet.
Thank you!
Sherry
Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Beth L.
3 janv. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The Bell Tower
We had the best time celebrating New Years here! House was clean and spacious with so much character. Sleeps 7 comfortably. Host was very gracious and responsive. Our teens had a blast with the ping pong and pool table. Had a hard time regulating the electric baseboard heaters upstairs, but that is likely user error. It was definitely warm! The only thing I’d recommend is updating the listing to let everyone know how close the rental next door is. No issues with the neighbors at all, they were great- but we didn’t realize how close they would be. More worried about how loud we were cheering during the bowl games ;)
Beth L.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Eric S.
8 nov. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great get away
Nice place for a getaway. Close to the beaches and restaurants in St. Joe and plenty of space to sprawl out in the house.
Eric S.
Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2021
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Sara A Barber
I’m Sara, Mom of three who loves to travel and find new adventures with my kids! I own and manage three local properties and love creating warm, comfortable spaces for guests. Always updating and adding fresh touches to make every stay special.
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
The neighborhood offers the best of both worlds very close to the beaches in downtown yet it feels secluded and tucked back in nature!
Langue(s) :
Anglais
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