Perched on a bluff overlooking downtown St. Joseph, this charming cottage is just blocks from the beach and local attractions. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the front porch or in the breakfast nook upstairs, then explore Silver Beach, Whirlpool Fountain, and nearby restaurants with ease.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9158 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story
A two-story 4 bedroom 2 bath cottage just blocks from the beach, downtown St. Joseph, and many other attractions and points of interest. Up on the bluff, so you don’t have the crowds and the walk up the bluff to town. Perfect for one or two families. Sleeps 9, with kitchenette and breakfast nook upstairs and full kitchen and dining room downstairs. Parking for 2 cars and an easy walk to Silver Beach, Whirlpool Fountain, restaurants and many other local attractions. Free WiFi internet, Central AC. Charcoal grill. No yard but front porch for relaxing in this quiet, historic, old neighborhood in historic section of Old St Jo. This is not a commercial rental but our own home now offered to guests who appreciate homey ambiance. We are not professional rental hosts. We are an older retired couple who planned to live out our days in this house but necessity dictated a smaller one-story, so we decided to make our home available to families who want to experience old Saint Joseph as it used to be. This hundred year old house is full of good memories and we hope you enjoy adding to them.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Smooth flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Next to a golf course
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
It would be much appreciated if you would put used linens and towels into the washer and start it up.
Leaving the cottage as you found it is so helpful to our cleaning crew who are getting ready for the next guests.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
This is an old historic neighborhood where people value privacy, quiet, and traditional village living. Please be a good neighbor. Quiet time is 10-7.
Please leave the house the way you found it. If something happens (breakage, loss, etc.) please let us know via text to Vrbo.
House parties are not allowed (they give us a bad reputation with our neighbors (and they ruin stuff)). Think “family.”
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Pet fee covers the extra cleaning necessary.
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
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 and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number # 76-0340-0181-00-1
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Downtown Saint Joseph, a neighbourhood in Saint Joseph, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Box Factory for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Saint Joseph travel guide
Is Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story located?
Located in Downtown Saint Joseph, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery, Lake Michigan, and Silver Beach. Lake Bluff Park and Curious Kids' Museum are also within 5 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story Reviews
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Exceptional
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This cottage was delightful. Close to downtown and easy to reach the beach without driving. Plenty of room for all of us. Well stocked w/kitchen items as well.
The house was charming & perfect for our extended family. Location was ideal - we could walk everywhere. We cooked most of our meals-the kitchen was well stocked with cooking equipment. It was a great vacation!
We have stayed at this property almost every year since 2016! We absolutely love the home and it is close to shops and downtown and the beach. Chris is always a joy to talk to and she is thoughtful and responsive. We love our trips here and recommend the property to anyone looking to explore the third coast ♥️
This is our second time to stay at this property, and we absolutely love the location. Being able to walk down to the beach, to Silver Beach Pizza, to the shops and Kilwin's, and then being able to walk back "home" for a break whenever we need it is wonderful. My 3 kids also enjoy being able to have their own space and not have to share a bedroom. Chris is very easy to work with and quick to respond to questions. We will be back!
My husband and I stayed here with my 3 young adult children and their significant others (ages 22-28). Chris and Dave's home worked great for our group. Two couples stayed upstairs, my single son downstairs, and we had the master bedroom.
Everyone enjoyed playing games at the huge dining room table (plus the younger ones played games upstairs some nights). The parking worked great with the two spots off the alley and one on the street (we called the number to let them know we'd have a car on the street).
It was super convenient to be able to walk downtown, over to the bluff, even down to Silver Beach Pizza. Our family made some lovely memories and we hope to be back!
This was our 3rd time staying here, and we just love it. Being able to walk to almost all of our favorite places is perfect for us, and the hosts are very helpful and easy to work with.
We have stayed in this cottage each summer for many years. Location is ideal for walking distance to downtown and other things. Family suggests a few updates at the cottage. Such as newer sofas , electrical outlets a few need repaired. We would highly recommend this cottage.
We loved our stay here! The property is close to all the things we love about St Joseph's, and it made for a fantastic week of family vacation! We will be back!
We loved how close it was to downtown St. Joseph and how we could walk there from the property. There was plenty of space in the rental which was also nice.
This property is our annual choice to stay in St Joseph Michigan. The location is within walking distance to downtown, beach and much more. We have used the cottage for over 10 summers
perfect location and very cute, quaint little cottage!
The perfect cottage for a week's stay in the cutest beach town! The ONLY thing i might critique is maybe updating some of the furniture as it has clearly had some use over the years (very obvious to see why as this is a perfect rental for the area). I'm still giving it 5 stars as it is worthy of it!
Perfect place for our family vacation...we loved our stay at the cottage! All the amenities we needed were included, the house had everything and we could walk everywhere. Chris and Dave were so kind, attentive and truly the best hosts. The perfect house to stay at St. Joe’s - we can’t wait to go back!