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Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph

Family-friendly vacation home in Benton Harbor

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
At Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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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.

Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph

North Shore - A short 6 minute drive north along the lakeshore from St. Joseph. This home has just the right mix of old charm and modern updates. Several beaches just a short drive away. This 3 BD, 2 BA home sits on 2.25 acres! Enjoy a quiet retreat or local attractions. We have great restaurants, downtown shopping, beaches, wineries, farmers markets, wedding venues and much more! We have stocked our home with many extras!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you for staying with us! Please gather all towels and place in the tub.
Please put garbage in outside bin and start the dishwasher! Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lake Bluff Park - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • White Pine Winery - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Silver Beach - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 11 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anemel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪North Pier Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Houndstooth - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph located?

This family-friendly Benton Harbor vacation home is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Silver Beach and Lions Park Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Private Property, Sleeps 8, North of St. Joseph Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherese D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! Had plenty of space for 4 adults and 5 children. So close to several beaches, including Silver Beach, and they had great recommendations for us posted in the house so we discovered a new beach we had never been to before. Lots of seating inside and the kids loved all the games and foosball table!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquita W.

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

Lake Michigan vacation

Property well maintained, clean and accessible to different beach sites. The balcony was used every day. The grill in the backyard worked great A very nice place to stay for comfort and pleasure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Close to the beach!

Home was cute and clean. It was very close to Silver Beach and Rocky Gap. We also drove to check out Saugatuck Dunes, 40 minute away. We would definitely recommend to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent W.

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

Family Time

Our family enjoyed our stay. It was close to the beaches we wanted to go to and the amount of living space worked well for us. Our grand children liked playing in the back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hattie S.

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

Hidden Gem

Love, love, love this place…updated, practical, well thought out…lots & lots of games , fooseball, my grands were so excited . Lots of amenities…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al S.

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

North Shore

Great from start to finish. Julie is a great host. Can't wait to go back. Thanks Julie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Douglas H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

North Shore Stay

In some areas (Kitchen-refrigerator, etc.), the property was not clean. Were not provided bar soap, paper towels, or napkins. Overall, though, a good property to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

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

Great spot for a big family

Clean and updated property. Good host. Driveway offered easy parking. Beds very comfortable. Upper balcony fun. Convenient to St. Joe. Wifi and TVs worked great. Kitchen fully stocked. Bathrooms clean, roomy. Older property but had character. Cool game room. Reasonably priced. Only minor cons. Needs more mirrors & trash cans. Road noise can be heard. Critter was in vent. Old doors didn't fully close.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca S.

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

Bachelorette Weekend

This was the perfect place for a small bachelorette. It was both charming and modern! Julie was so sweet from the beginning. We could not have chosen a better place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

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

Aug 2024

Beautiful and very comfortable house. The owner answered questions fast. Great location and quick trip to downtown and the beach! Everyone loved it. We will be back!😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. It was so cute and had everything we needed from beach toys to spices in the kitchen. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Great fit for us, & exactly as described

Had a great comfortable stay. Property had everything we needed. Responses from owner were prompt and helpful. She even allowed relatives staying at a hotel to visit and park on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley G.

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

Excellent house within easy driving distance of beaches and restaurants.

Nice 3 bedroom house about 10 minutes from multiple beach options and good restaurants in a town that is easy to get around in. Communication with host was excellent and checkin/checkout very easy. Made for a very relaxing vacation. Full kitchen if you wanted to make some food yourself. There was also a very nice fenced in backyard with areas for a campfire, blackberry bushes, and a little trail through the woods which our kids loved. There were several good areas to play board games and card games after we got back in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Family Vaca

We all really enjoyed our stay! The kids loved the space and it was so nice having a front room full of toys and games for them! So many items were thoughtfully considered and provided during our stay throughout the entire house. Some items provided were beach towels, beach chairs, ice packs, a cooler, and sand toys for the beach. Both bathrooms provided shower hair products, blow dryer, and feminine products. Next time we visit I can definitely pack half as much for our stay because of how much they provided. The drive to silver beach was only 8min. The hosts were very responsive amd friendly to any needs we may have had. We look forward to booking our next vacation to St. Joe at this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P., Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

Perfect for a girl's weekend!

My friends and I had a great time here. Great location, plenty of parking, cute home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Weekend get away with friends

Love this property! Extremely clean, well stocked with little things provided like coffee, marshmallows to roast, firewood, condiments, and games. LOVED the foosball table as we had a blast having tournaments all night long. Beds were all very comfortable and the decorating of the entire place is so cute! I love the front balcony with a small view of the lake. I wish it was warmer so we could have our coffee out there in the morning. My only recommendation would be outdoor lighting as it is hard to find at night and on a pretty busy street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reggie H.

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

Perfect

This was an absolutely perfect weekend. There was not a thing that we could’ve asked for that Julie had not provided. She even went the extra mile and brought us more firewood so wouldn’t risk the chance of running out. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Incredible Location!

First off, Julie was incredible to work with. We had originally booked this property with another owner who sold to Julie two months before out stay. Julie instantly reached out and honored the previous price and dates. From there, she communicated quickly and efficiently about our upcoming stay. The house was perfect - the inside is remodeled so nicely! We traveled with our two year old and I always bring my own toys, but toys were provided and my son loved them all! The beds were comfortable and everything was so cleaned! On top of how great the home itself was, the location was perfect! We were 4 minutes from a public beach/play ground and six minutes from downtown St Joesph. Thank you for opening your home to us Julie! We appreciate the stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breanna G.

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

Lovely stay near the lake

The property was great! Upon opening the door, we were impressed with how clean and comfortable the space was. We had one toddler with our group and it was a good space for him, too (some toys and games in the side room, a large clean bath tub, minimal clutter/breakable items around, a baby gate provided, and a large fenced backyard). We were already talking about a return trip before we had even finished the first one.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Family beach trip

Everything was perfect! Julie had so many extras that helped make trip easier and help with entertaining the kids! Thank you! Will definitely keep info for next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay here! Everything was well maintained and clean. The “extras” (pack and play, beach chairs, wagon, s’mores, games, toys, etc) provided were also so nice! Julie was extremely responsive as well. Overall, it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Naperville USA

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

Comfortable Home!

My husband and my daughter and her family all enjoyed this lovely home. It is well stocked with amenities to make our stay even more comfortable. One minor issue was quickly resolved and the owner was extremely helpful! The location is minutes from the beach and downtown St Joseph.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Great property, minutes away from the beach

This property is very well kept and stocked. Highly recommend it for families. Plenty of games for the kids, good size bedrooms, a fire pit and much more! We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Wonderful Fourth of July getaway

My family of four had an amazing holiday and enjoyed plenty of hiking and hanging out the numerous beaches. The house was both modern and cozy and was stocked with plenty of board-games and a fire pit. A wonderful escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great place for our group of 6 fishermen. Very clean and nice. The fire pit was a nice feature.

Great place. !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022