Is Bluffview River Home for Large Families pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Bluffview River Home for Large Families located?

This family-friendly Berrien Springs vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Andrews University and Lake Chapin. Free Run Cellars and Steinbauer Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Bluffview River Home for Large Families Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpine T.

6 May 2025

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

Wonderful Place

This is our second time staying here. Again, we were amazed by the accommodations. The host was very responsive. We look forward to staying in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonnathon B.

27 May 2025

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

Enjoyed

Spacious. Nice amenities including hot tub, coffee, kitchen supplies, blankets, and so on. Quick communication with an issue we had, which was resolved asap. Great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpine T.

28 April 2025

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

Beautiful Home

The house was perfect for our larger crew. The house has plenty of amenities. The host was very responsive, and we look forward to staying in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra H.

2 April 2025

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

Family Trip

The house was very nice and the property managers got back with any questions quickly.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra K.

22 December 2024

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

Beautiful location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

12 April 2025

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

It has everything!

This house has it all when it comes to amenities. The place was great for the 3 of us who were in town for work. We really enjoyed our stay and the property manager was easy to work with… we would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

1 July 2023

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

Great family getaway

This was a great place for a family gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kenneth l.

21 November 2024

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

Wine tasting trip

Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

8 August 2024

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

Berrien Springs’24

Great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

26 August 2024

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

Reunion and wedding

The house was very accommodating for our group and the layout worked very well.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ketan S.

3 July 2023

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

Excellent Stay

House location & view from the backyard was awesome . You can walk down & go by the river . House was clean & enjoyed stay very much .

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

17 July 2022

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

Perfect house for a large group!

14 of us stayed very comfortably in this house! Nice location in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to anything you may need. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michaela C.

29 August 2022

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This property was clean and inviting with beautiful decor. It was exactly what we needed for a family getaway. The host was wonderful and checked in throughout the weekend to ensure everything was going okay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

6 June 2023

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

Lovely place

This home is incredibly lovely. Close to all areas st Joe etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette C.

25 September 2022

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

Wedding weekend

Great house with plenty of room for all of us.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alecia K.

30 May 2023

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

Beautiful home

Very spacey. Clean. Beautiful! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

22 November 2021

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

Excellent property

Stayed at this property for Notre Dame football weekend. The house was clean, spacious and had all that we needed. Sage was helpful and made communication a breeze through text and calls. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

22 December 2024

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

It was fine

It was fine. Generally the interior is adorable and comfy, but not well lit. We ended up using flashlights while playing a game in the main living room. The property managers responded quickly about several light bulbs needing replaced and offered to have them shipped to the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann W.

10 July 2021

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

Awesome house!

Easy communication, responsive hosts, quiet neighborhood. We had our annual business planning retreat here. There was plenty of room for our meetings as well as privacy for the 5 of us. The beds were super comfortable! All of us were very happy with the property. Thanks for sharing it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Ron B.

5 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Golf trip

Plenty of space, but beds were not very comfortable. The property looked secluded and right on the river and it was really in a suburban subdivision that didn’t really align with the price point for this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Marsha W.

4 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

This place could be a 5 star with some TLC, but simply isn’t. Communication with the property manager was quick but the follow through was often not.The good: beautiful scenery out the back. Well stocked kitchen & large dining area. Adequate sectional & living room. Fun putting green out back and nice fire pit. Pool table was a plus. Location convenient to town. Quiet neighborhood for walks. The inaccurate: house does not sleep 16 unless someone is on a couch. Bedroom 5 is shown as having 2 twins and 1 double, but only has a twin bunk over a full or queen, with an inaccessible ladder. The only office I could identify was a desk with a stool in one of the bedrooms. The listing boasts a game room/arcade. Not sure if this refers to the pool table or the large dining table, but I wouldn’t call either one a game room. We were told there were children’s toys there, but found nothing other than card games. You can’t see the river from the house. It is a short, but steep, walk down and a good deal of mud at the bottom. A large fallen tree makes river access challenging.The bad: a set of sheets with blood on them. Not enough towels. The overhead kitchen light didn’t work and was not corrected when we inquired about it. The hot tub was cloudy, treated 24 hours after we reported it, then turned green and then back to cloudy. Peeling wallpaper. Sketchy shower drain in one bathroom. The place usable but tired and needs a refresh.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

9 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lots of space!

This is a wonderful home for a large family like ours! We’ve rented homes in the past listing six bedrooms only to arrive and find they included a pull-out or air mattress as a bedroom. This pretty home has six actual bedrooms with comfortable beds. It’s clean and has everything you’ll need for an enjoyable stay. There’s a large living space to gather. The deck and fire pit are great with lots of seating. It should be noted that the house is not on the river. In the summer while the trees are full, you can’t even see the river from the elevated deck. The river is a short walk down a hill. We were very comfortable and had a great stay. We would definitely rent this home again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

18 March 2023

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

Just what we needed

We stayed here as a break between stressful events/ a change of environment/ a few days to recharge and relax. As it was March, the house interior was the main focus and where we spent the majority of our time since it was too cold to enjoy much of anything outdoors- though the view out back was beautiful and there would be many things to enjoy on the property outdoors in nicer weather. The house was spacious and decorated warmly. We were able to spread out and not be in each other's faces unless we wanted to be. The kitchen was obviously stocked by owners who live there at times/use it themselves- the amount and variety of cookware, bakeware, utensils, appliances, linens, and minutiae that make up a fully functional kitchen for someone who cooks most/all meals at home was exceptional. All we needed was a quick trip to the local grocery store for perishables and we were set for our stay. For us, the one most important amenity that set this property apart from others available at the time (winter/cold weather) was the "real" fireplace. There is almost nothing more relaxing than a beautiful, crackling, wonderful-smelling wood fire. We had a local individual deliver enough wood for our time there, and using it every afternoon until we retired for the night was the highlight of our stay. It nourished our souls. I was able to work remotely with no issues; the internet service was fast and reliable on all devices. The owner was quick to respond to all of our questions before and during our stay. The only thing we would change is just a personal preference: there were no blinds for privacy on the windows that look out onto the neighborhood, and we are very private people who are uncomfortable with everyone walking/driving by being able to see inside when it's dark outdoors/lights are on indoors- most especially the large windows in the living room (which had a single sun-filtering shade on the center window only). We would definitely stay here again in the future, and would love to return when it's warmer so we can enjoy the outdoor amenities. This property goes on our "favorites" list of places we've rented.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mary J.

5 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as depicted, disappointing stay.

There were multiple issues with the property during our stay: -wifi connectivity issues -showers leaking and ceilings falling down -grill was unable to be used (rotted with gas leaking) -no central air conditioning, house was 80 degrees during our stay -could not open windows (no screens available) -smokey smell radiated throughout the house -no batteries in most smoke detectors Property manager did reply and come to the residence, but was unable to fix or solve the many concerns and issues during our stay. Overall, we were very dissatisfied with our stay. We traveled from Massachusetts, Virginia, and Illinois to attend a family wedding. We had elderly grandparents and two pregnant women staying and were left very uncomfortable all weekend. We have left a message with the property management company as well as VRBO with pictures to support these concerns.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mark K.

22 January 2022

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

Great house for large groups in a quiet neighborhood

We stayed here with a group of eight and it was fantastic for a large group. The large common spaces inside and outside were great for us to hang out and the large and well stocked kitchen were great for cooking meals together. It's very remote, but that's what we were looking for. It also has access to a river in the back yard which is quite pretty. Communication was a bit disjointed as I got calls from two or three different people at different times and the owners' pet rabbit was in the basement of the house (in a pen), though we were never notified about this ahead of time.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

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