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Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe

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Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Benton Harbor, MI
  • Popular LocationHarbor Shores Golf Club15 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhite Pine Winery5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Beach6 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)51 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
111 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    2 twin/single beds
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bathtub

Room options

About the area

Benton Harbor

In Benton Harbor .You'll find Lake Michigan and Harbor Shores Golf Club within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. White Pine Winery and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 15 min walk
  • White Pine Winery - 5 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 6 min drive
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive
  • Lake Michigan College - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 5 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand Crossing - 5 min drive
  • Silver Beach Pizza - 5 min drive
  • La Perla Produce - 6 min drive
  • The Boulevard Inn & Bistro - 5 min drive
  • Blossom Trails Golf Club - 6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe


Our family's cottage was completely renovated in 2018 in a bright, farmhouse-inspired style. It's located in an old residential neighborhood in Benton Harbor, about 200 yards from the Jack Nicklaus-designed Harbor Shores Golf Course (and the equally-enticing North Pier Brewery and North Shore Inn Restaurant!). A short 10min drive will take you to Jean Klock Beach, Silver Beach, Tscornia and Rocky Gap. In the area you will also find wineries, breweries, antique shops, bars & restaurants, coffee shops, and the infamous Silver Beach Pizza.

You'll find a fire pit and bbq grill outside and a cozy fireplace inside. Our 2-story house has ample backyard play space, baby gates, pack-in-play, and a few toys for the kiddos...and a drip coffee machine, 50-inch tv, and plenty of ice for the adults. There's a whole-house water purifier and the furnace filter is changed frequently. We only use fragrance-free detergent and hypoallergenic dryer sheets for towels and bedding. Note: the only bathroom is located on the second floor.

Property manager

Kathy Mendoza

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Cottage Retreat - Minutes to Beaches, Harbor Shores Golf, and Downtown St. Joe Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Benton Harbor
We love the house and the back yard. The house was very clean and tidy and also adorable. Also, there were beach towels and beach chairs which was fantastic! We certainly used them on the beach. We were in town for a wedding and it was a very comfortable place for us to stay and easy access to where we needed to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little getaway
Was a perfect getaway for us. The house was very clean and cozy and only minutes from the beaches and downtown. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

K S.

Liked: Cleanliness
THIS is the place to stay for Beach time
Our plans were to explore Benton Harbor/ St Joe plus spend lots of time on the beach over Labor Day weekend. Arrival was easy Everything extra white, tidy, & clean Lots of towels Kitchen was great for making eggs, sausage, hardboiled eggs, sandwiches, premade cookie dough cookies. Table was great for several family meals & conversation. Drank wine on the backyard deck. Kids played in BEAUTIFUL large backyard for a total of about 2 hours over the weekend. Parents slept in main floor bedroom, 2 kids in upstairs queen, other 2 kids in 2 twin beds in other upstairs bedroom. Little room at top of stairs was perfect for lots of kids card games, kids had little lamps to draw and read in bed by. Drive to Tiscornia Park/ Beach in morning.... quick enough drive to come back to the house for a quick lunch, then back to the beach. Really close Guys - SO FUN, SO close to Tiscornia Park, Jean Klock, Mason Jar, Silver Beach & Pizza, Lake Bluff Park etc etc. We spent several hours every day at beach - so nice to come back to this beautiful space. Our family really needed this and it so delivered. Hosts were so great and accomodating. If youre looking for a Spot - THIS IS IT.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf trip
Very clean, comfortable beds, nice yard. Perfect location for beaches and sightseeing. Drop in star for area because of the area needed to drive through to get to the house was a little iffy at night. Traveled with husband and sister and brother-in-law for golf. Upstairs bathroom was not a problem for us. House cleanliness was a 10 which is most important to me. Well done cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but older neighborhood
Loved the backyard and the closeness of the property to several beaches. Kathy was great and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Benton Harbor at this home
What an excellent home away from home! Right from the start, Kathy was so responsiveness and prompt with her responses setting a great expectation and the home was just beautiful. We really felt as if we here at home. The garden was large with tiki torches and the kitchen was really well equipped. We will most certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Getaway
Great location. Home was clean & had everything we needed. It was nice to use the beach chairs & wagon for the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location
This home was nice and in a close location to the downtown shopping area and the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and close to all Benton Harbor/St. Joe
We had everything we needed in the clean, cozy home, everything worked well and we had just what we needed, thanks, Kathy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage
We had a lovely stay at this vacation cottage. The house is beautiful and very clean. The only thing that dampened or stay was the noise and lights from the street right out front. The house itself is absolutely perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023