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Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Pool
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bluff Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Benton Harbor

In Lake Michigan Beach .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 6 miles (10 km) of Sarett Nature Center. Harbor Shores Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km) and 12 Corners Vineyards is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
  • White Pine Winery - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Silver Beach - 11 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chiefs BAR - ‬14 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.

Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool

SLEEPS 14 This multi-faceted custom award winning Lindal Cedar home previously featured in the Lindal Cedar home calendar is located on a spacious wooded 1 acre lot with 100 feet of Lake Michigan frontage. This large and inviting retreat offers the most sought after features and finishes including, a new custom in-ground pool with sweeping Lake Michigan views, lush new landscaping and is due to be completed Mid June 2018. Enjoy stunning lake views with 56 oversized lake view windows, an oversized outdoor vaulted screened pavilion with natural river stone wood burning fireplace complete with oversized dining lakeside deck. On the main level amenities include the great room featuring atrium ceilings, lake views, exposed beam ceilings, two story natural river stone wood burning fireplace, newly finished hardwood floors, dining area also with stone fireplace, Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, bedroom suite/den, full bath and a mud room with laundry area. The upper level features two balcony's overlooking great room and Lake Michigan, opulent master suite with master performance spa bath, two other guest suites and second performance bath. The lower level offers a home theater room, gaming area, home office, and a custom bunk room complete with full bath. This professionally decorated property with whimsical coastal flair is the ultimate in family friendly, spacious and designed for everyone to enjoy, come play on Lake Michigan!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.6 mi (45-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.3 mi (13-min drive) from Silver Beach and 7.7 mi (13-min drive) from Lions Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Four Winds Casino Hartford (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool to downtown Lake Michigan Beach?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Lake Michigan Beach.

Blue Water Retreat - Spacious Lake Michigan retreat with In-ground pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property for my family of 11. The house was more than adequate, the pool great, and the location on Lake Michigan was as superb and beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful views every night! Great home for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the second summer in a row, our family had a great week at the Blue Water Retreat. The furnishings were impeccable, the pool was pleasant and the outside dining area was convenient and spacious, with a nice view. The kitchen was well appointed for cooking, and the basement with a ping pong table was enjoyed by our grandsons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

Our family with 8 adults and 5 children enjoyed our stay! You can’t beat the pool and the view. We would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

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

The sunset was the cherry on top.

We loved everything about our stay. The house was beautiful and stocked with all you would need. The kids spent lots of time in the pool and a quiet beach was only 2 miles down the road. In the area, we kayaked, paddle boarded, bowled and found a couple of great restaurants. But the cherry on top was the sunset. Every evening we gathered in the great room and watched the sun go down. The kids said it was the best Michigan vacation we've every had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Our family had a wonderful week at the house in July. The furnishings, spaciousness and ability to dine outside were just great. Our grand kids loved the pool and ping pong table. And proximity to a nearby quiet beach was a plus. We're coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave N.

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

Family Vacation

This house is fantastic, it was our second visit. The property manager, Chris, was very helpful and easy to communicate with. We immediately noticed the house was much cleaner than the previous visit. Chris attributed this to hiring a new cleanup crew. There is a public beach very close to the house and we spent a few mornings-afternoons there. The pool was in great shape and got plenty of use as well. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Nice house for a larger group

House is very nice. Very nicely furnished. We did a lot of cooking and the kitchen has everything you need. Large pool is excellent! It’s too bad you can no longer get down to the beach but there is a nice beach two miles away
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great location

With a group of 14 people, not everyone got a “bedroom,” but all of us got to swim in the pool, look at the lake, and take in some spectacular sunsets. Chris got us checked in promptly and responded quickly when the toaster broke down. When we stayed in, the place had all we needed. When we wanted to go out, great towns were within 30 or minutes. We were all happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

July in Benton Harbor

This was our second stay at the Benton Harbor house and we had a fabulous time! Mornings and evenings in the pool, afternoons at the beach nearby, movie nights in the screened porch and sunsets at the fire pit looking over Lake Michigan. The renovated kitchen and bathrooms made the stay even nicer. Can't recommend the house more. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation at Blue Water Retreat.

We spent a wonderful week with our kids and grandkids at Blue Water Retreat. The pool was just fabulous and access to nearby local beaches was a breeze. Everything we needed for the pool and beach was supplied: beach towels, beach chairs, pool toys. Chris our property manager responded immediately when we had any questions. And watching the sunset each evening was icing on the cake. What a view!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Benton harbor stay

We had a fantastic time at this gorgeous home! My family rented the home for my Mom's 70th birthday weekend. We had two families with young children and our parents. Property was quiet, well kept and very up to date/modern while maintaining a rustic feel. The pool was perfect and pool cover great for safety and cleanliness! The manager Chris was extremely attentive and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

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

Awesome home for 3 generations

Beautiful home in a great location. Everything you could want/need was in this terrific home. Chris, the property manager, was wonderful and easy to get a hold of if there was a question. Fabulous pool, deck, grill area with a wonderful yard and view of Lake Michigan. Lots of indoor space for activities, dining, relaxing. We've stayed in many rental homes and this is by far our favorite all around! Thank you for the great get-away weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Labor Day Weekend Stay

We had an amazing weekend celebrating my sisters Bachelorette! Chris, the property manager, was great to communicate with and helped us check into the house with ease. We absolutely loved the house and will be booking it again! Super spacious, the pool was amazing, we loved the screened in porch, and loved hanging out by the outdoor fire pit to make s'mores and watch the stars. Very close to downtown Benton Harbor and the Dollar General was less than 5 minutes away for last minutes items.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Awesome time on the lake!

Our combined family group of 11 loved staying at the house over the Thanksgiving holiday! We had such a lovely time and were all able to share the holiday together. Kitchen is well equipped. Fireplace worked great. We loved having a couple of living room/lounge areas so adults, kids and grandparents all had room to relax together or separate if desired. Beds were comfy and overall the place was really great! We all mentioned that we'd love to come back in the summer to visit the lakefront a bit more, so we'll have to try and make that happen!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Beck’s Bach

We had my sisters bachelorette weekend there with 10 girls. We had plenty of space and large areas to hang out, play games, and just enjoy some equality time together. The home was well maintained and the time spent was seamless. We had quick and easy communication with Chris as he was very easy to reach and responded timely. Would definitely recommend to any larger group of people traveling together, looking for a house with all the things and a beautiful view too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil E.

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

Fantastic Views and Great Location!

We loved the property! Spacious, clean, and comfortable with lavish bedding and interiors. The game room was a bonus for lively ping pong matches and watching the game on the large screen TV with space for the whole group (or most of it) to cheer on Michigan (sorry Phil). The sunsets over Lake Michigan were spectacular! The pool was a lovely 82 degrees and though it was colder outside we had a comfortable sunset swim. With tons of local restaurants (Silver Brewing Company and The Market), wineries (Lazy Ballerina), Silver Beach, sightseeing, and shopping, we found something for everyone in our group to enjoy. Thanks, Chris, for all of your recommendations and for helping make our stay a satisfying success.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ima J.

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

Memorial Day Weekend To Remember

The property is a dream to stay in. Chris was flexible in allowing us to check in early as my toddler has a pretty firm nap schedule. The house is fully stocked with everything a family could need. We enjoyed the 3 season room so much and were able to use the fireplace every night and enjoy the sunsets over the lake. I can’t express enough how grateful I am to have had that time with my family, and how comfortable and seamless the entire experience was because of Chris’s help and guidance along the way. Thank you, Chris, for giving my family and I the space we needed to really restore over the long weekend at this very special home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Summer Vacation on Lake Michigan

Beautiful property with great view right on Lake Michigan. Sunsets were truly a wonder to behold. We had 13 folks from age 4 to 53, and six 18 to 21 year olds. Property comfortably fit us all. Evenings were great, we could retire to beautiful screened in porch and still enjoy the sunsets and evenings. Heated pool was a hit as it provided hours of enjoyment throughout the day. Kitchen was stocked where we could buy plenty of food and make delicious home cooked meals for 13. Would definitely rent again. Fun Warren Dunes State Park and beautiful South Haven within 30 minute drive of property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

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

Gorgeous and comfy haven, inside and out!

I will start with the excellent property manager, Chris. He was very concise with explaining the "dos and don'ts" of the property, how to care for the pool and fireplaces. He responded very quickly to any questions/concerns. The house is so beautiful with such attention to detail and high end everything...furniture, beds/mattresses, artwork, decor, fully stocked kitchen, stone fireplaces, large and comfy enclosed screened in porch with stone gas/wood fireplace where we spent a lot of time. The heated pool and patio were very relaxing with stunning views of the lake and breathtaking sunsets. It is exactly as pictured and worth every penny...sleeps a lot of people comfortably and the 4 full baths were a bonus for all of our family that stayed to get ready for our niece's wedding. Just perfect! Will try to plan our next reunion here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

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

Perfect beach house in a great location!

This is the perfect beach house, great for families! It was so spacious, clean, and comfortable. The picture do not even do the place justice, it is so much better in person. The layout is really open providing space for everyone to hang out with good sight lines. All the furniture is clean and comfortable, the beds and sleeping accommodations are great. The pool is the best part of this house. There is shade and sun through out the entire day, the deck is spacious, and the water is warm. It made our trip so amazing having the pool. The lake views are beautiful and we watched the sunset from the back yard every night. The location of the house is great too. It 's a short drive to St. Joseph's (10 min) but also a easy drive to South Haven and Holland/ Saugatuak (45 min), allowing you to get out and explore all the cute towns Michigan has to offer. The house is really well stocked with towels, pantry items, beach towels, etc. It really is the perfect house and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing quiet location between St. Jo and S. Haven. Close to beaches, parks. View, sunsets, back porch are best part! We had an amazing week and will be back! Feel that we paid a premium price so a few things could be improved. Needs a deep clean (socks, feet filthy) Before arrival a good clean of outside space, chairs, porch needed. We were told there would be beach chairs and there was none and anything for pool use was not clean or usable. Need more beach towels, bath towels. Covers for outdoor furnture needed and a small blower on site for guests to use. Kitchen was well stocked but needs a good purge/organization. Every closet/drawer needs organization/purge, lightbulbs changed etc. A pack n play/highchair would be so helpful for families. 5th bedroom is a den (sleeper sofa) with the only TV on 1st floor so not the most pratical (suggest a TV on cart so can move to porch etc.). For the price, bedrooms should have a TV. Had a leak in FR that host seemed to know about so prob should be fixed. Pool is amazing but gets dirty very quickly with all the trees etc. Def. needs to be cleaned more than once a week when guests are there. Only has sunlight from 11-3.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim U.

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

Simply magical reunion

We met for a family reunion that included 10 adults and seven children, including two infants, and five children under six years. I was a little unsure as to how the sleeping arrangements might work for the adults. However, everyone was pleased with their arrangement and put two twins together to create a king for one couple. The kitchen was stocked beyond belief and we had the local Meijer supermarket deliver food the day of our arrival which made a huge shopping spree easier. We had extended family who stayed in a house up the road over for dinner, a couple of nights, and despite the number of people , it worked out incredibly well. Chris, the manager was highly responsible and responsive. The pump on the pool did fail our last day there, but he had the repair man out and the pump changed within the day. The views were spectacular, the memories treasured, the house beautifully decorated and Saint Joseph was a perfect place for adults and children to make special memories together. Would highly recommend this house and Chris our manager for your next seamless vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Wonderful Experience

This Michigan home was a great place for my family of 13, during our stay in June of 2022. Christopher went out of his way to make our stay comfortable and most enjoyable. The kitchen had recently been remodeled, we enjoyed eating in most nights. The view of the lake Michigan was beautiful, while spending days in the pool and evenings playing ping pong, which was a family favorite. I would highly recommend this property. You will not be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Lake Michigan view with pool

Great week with family of 10. Loved the pool, short car ride to beach; house had everything we needed. Plenty of separate spaces to branch out with screened porch, living room, TV room and basement. Yard with fire pit area was great in the evenings. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022