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Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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A modern kitchen with a large island, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern staircase with glass railings and wooden steps leading to an upper level.
A modern two-story house with a glass balcony, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern kitchen with large windows, a dining area with a long table, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14604 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Benton Harbor

In Benton Harbor .At this Benton Harbor villa, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 6 miles (10 km) of Harbor Shores Golf Club. Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and John EN Howard Bandshell are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • White Pine Winery - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Silver Beach - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Lions Park Beach - 8 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Good Fortune Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 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.

Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan

Welcome to Sandy Shoes
PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A 7 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY DURING PEAK SEASON JUNE 13 -AUGUST 1 ST.
A perfect getaway on the lake. Located on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan just 5 miles North of downtown St. Joseph. Which include wineries, breweries, restaurants, golf, and spas.

This 5 bedroom 5 bathroom stunning contemporary lakefront home offers upscale vacationing with unbeatable views of Lake Michigan. Floor to ceiling windows offer panoramic views of the sunrise and sunsets on the lake.

The interior of the house has a very modern feel. The main level has a fully stocked beautiful kitchen with an ample island and plenty of seating for everyone with living space that opens out to a deck with seating and grilling options and a hot tub for relaxing.

Main floor also has a queen bedroom with full bath. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with king beds and ensuite baths all with views of the lake. Primary also has a soaker tub. The 3rd floor has a deck with amazing views of the lake and also great for stargazing at night.

Lower level has a bedroom with 2 full beds and attached bath. The open living area also has a-trundle bed and plenty of seating great for kids to hang out.

This is the perfect spot for a weekend trip or a vacation with family.
Its close to all the attractions you wish for and far enough away to give you the privacy you need.
Enjoy the sun setting over the lake from one of the two upper decks or just relax in the hot tub after a day in town.
Book your stay today.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

5 day minimum stay.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sandy Shores Stunning Modern Beach House Shores Lake Michigan

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan to the airport?

This villa is 40.2 mi (47-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan to the beach?

This villa is 5.4 mi (10-min drive) from Silver Beach and 5.8 mi (10-min drive) from Lions Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Four Winds Casino Hartford (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan to downtown Benton Harbor?

This villa is 3.7 mi away from Benton Harbor.

Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property to relax with ftiends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun house. Gorgeous lake views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

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

Fantastic Property, will rent again

We were very pleased with the location and amenities. Only negative was not having beach/water access but not a bad drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lane R.

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

Happy Thanksgiving

The house was a fantastic location for all our family during the Thanksgiving holiday. Great kitchen, luxury accommodations, and endless views!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia G.

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

Great Stay

We had a great experience with this vacation home! It's important to find a well-maintained property with all the amenities you need, but it's also important to find owners who are welcoming and helpful. It was the best of both worlds!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Beautiful Place

Rented house for my husband’s 50th birthday. Comfortable, clean and beautiful views. Lots of golf courses nearby. Owner efficiently communicated instructions prior to our arrival. Would highly recommend staying here. One of the nicer places we have stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Great place for a reunion

We had 10 high school friends together for a 70th birthday celebration. Very comfortable house with great gathering places. Lots of fun things nearby including BEAUTIFUL beach at Jean Klock Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

Great views of Lake Michigan

Amazing house. Perfect for our family and friends. Everything we needed. The house is super clean. Gorgeous views. Hot tub was fun and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

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

Amazing Stay with a View

Our family spent time enjoying the house and the view. There’s nothing I would change - we enjoyed the modern and updated facilities. The views of the lake were beautiful, and the sunsets were amazing. Location was perfect. We visited St. Joe, South Holland, and New Buffalo. Would recommend and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Spectacular sunsets from the top deck

Very enjoyable. Spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

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

Michigan Getaway

The home worked out well for the eight of us. It was a quiet neighborhood. We were gone all day but found the deck very relaxing at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Beautiful and Great Lake View

The house was nice and modern with great view of the lake. The rooms and bathrooms were great for our party of five couples and the host was very responsive. The one thing to point out, you can’t just walk to the lake, but there are great beaches just a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

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

Family Vacation

The property was beautiful and had everything we needed. The owner was responsive. We only wish their was direct beach access from the property. We had booked thinking that it was that way, but there are many beaches nearby. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Great lakefront getaway

As soon as we stepped inside, we couldn't stop talking about how nice the house was, as well as, the view! The floor to ceiling windows throughout the house let so much natural light in and there was plenty of room inside and out for everybody to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kurmelzonline

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

Excellent for Large Groups

This property was not only stunning but was so comfortable for our group of 11. Each family had their own private room/bathroom and the common areas were large enough for all of us to enjoy time together. We are a group that loves to cook so we put the kitchen to the test and truly enjoyed our stay. The water views and the sunsets were spectacular. Great memories.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Gorgeous property and view!

The house, property and view were all stunning! The house was very spacious and comfortably fit 10 adults. Bernadette was very communicative and helpful. It was a great way to ring in my 30th birthday!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimmie S.

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

Beautiful home

The home was beautiful and perfect for our family. The kitchen and bathrooms were stocked and there were balconies on each level. We do wish there would have been some outdoor furniture on the upstairs patios or that some of the large trees werent in the way of the lake view. Overall it was a really nice place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

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

Luxury on the Lake

This luxurious property was exactly as pictured and provided our family of 12 an elegant and comfortable place to gather for a week in St. Joseph, MI. 5 bedrooms, each with their own bath was beyond words. Questions were answered promptly by our Premier Host, Bernadette during our stay. Wonderful memories were made and this might just become our annual future family meet-up destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Beautiful House & Stunning Views

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home that came updated with all the amenities you could want. As great as the property photos look, they don’t do the house justice, especially the amazing sunset views from the rooftop deck where we watched every sunset. The property is secluded but you’re only a short 5-10 minute drive to the beach, shopping, and dining in St. Joe’s. Everyone in our group - our family of five and our friends, who are a family of four - had a wonderful time. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andriy D.

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

Great Stay

Gorgeous modern home! The owner was super easy to talk to and reasonable. No cleanliness issues at all. Although the functionality of the outdoor built-in speakers during grilling or ceiling speakers for films would have added to the experience, it did not impact the overall excellence of our stay. The views were incredible. Overall, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randi P.

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

Perfect place to celebrate new beginnings

We wanted a place to share with friends and family during our wedding festivities in Michigan and this place did not disappoint. We loved the large living and dining areas and that every couple was able to have their own en-suite. The kids stayed in the lower level and enjoyed the privacy the space offered. We had a little trouble connecting to the TV, and the hosts were very responsive when we contacted them. The views from the patio were divine and we enjoyed the hot tub a few nights as well. A beautiful place to spend our special week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sonya K.

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

Beautiful location - lacking a few things

The house is beautiful and the location is great. It was very comfortable. We wish there were more outdoor chairs. We were a group of 9 and there were only 8 chairs. There is also a 3rd floor deck with amazing views but no furniture to sit on to enjoy the view. There was no toilet paper in two of the bathrooms. We were bummed that there was no access to the beach. We went to lay our mom to rest in St. Joseph and overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tera B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our large family gathered here in Michigan for a family reunion. There was lots of space for all of us and this house more than met our needs. It was great having the extra refrigerator in the garage. My mother was in a wheelchair and was able to get around on the main level with no problems. We had one small issue on our first night and the homeowners took care of it immediately! Very attentive and easy to communicate with. We used the backyard and deck a lot! The views were incredible! I miss them already. The hot tub was used several times and we all enjoyed the beautiful fire pit. The house was immaculate upon our arrival. We cooked in most every night using the kitchen and the grill outdoors. Take advantage of those sunsets from the rooftop! You won't be sorry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, but uneasy feeling during our stay

This is a very nice house, and we had no problems. However, we were left feeling uneasy during our stay due to inside/outside security cameras, an abundance of rules, and the recent negative reviews regarding damage to the property. It is stated clearly upon check-in that the cameras are off while guests are on the premises, but there is no way to be sure. We spent a lot of time on the back deck, and after a while, we just assumed we were being watched or recorded by the camera that peers down. The check-in/check-out process is clunky as it requires a garage code, an alarm code, and a code to retrieve the house key from a lockbox. After reading a few negative reviews about guests accused of causing damage, we purchased the VRBO insurance policy, just in case. We also felt that the cleaning fee was excessive, considering that the 10 of us spent 2 hours preparing the property for the cleaning crew according to the stated rules. Check-out is at 10 am, so be prepared to spend your morning getting the house ready for the next set of guests. The place is fantastic, and the views are great, but our group spent most of our time slightly stressed out about the cameras and all the rules.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022