Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Q: Where is Sandy Shores: Stunning Modern Beach House with Sunset views over Lake Michigan located?

Located in Benton Harbor, this family-friendly villa is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Beach and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Lions Park Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Sep 25, 2024

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Beautiful Home

Beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Sep 20, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia G.

Oct 4, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

Sep 25, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

Jul 12, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Jul 13, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

Oct 4, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Judy V., Illinois

Jul 26, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Aug 16, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Randi P.

Aug 18, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Andriy D.

Jan 4, 2024

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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

8/10 Good

Sonya K.

Sep 6, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Lane R.

Nov 30, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

Oct 24, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Oct 8, 2024

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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

8/10 Good

Kimmie S.

Jul 31, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Jul 28, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Jul 11, 2024

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Spectacular sunsets from the top deck

Very enjoyable. Spacious.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurmelzonline

May 29, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Jun 9, 2023

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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

8/10 Good

Matthew J.

Sep 21, 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Karin G.

Aug 6, 2022

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A beautiful home and property

We stayed the week for an adult family reunion. The layout was very group friendly with appropriate areas for privacy. It was Summer, so we enjoyed the back deck and backyard with the amazing and relaxing views. All rooms facing the back of the home offer breathtaking views of the lake. Every evening's sunset was an event. The rooftop is underutilized, not furnished I'm sure for high wind reasons. We kept a few camp chairs inside the doors for sunset moments. The kitchen is fairly well stocked for most menu preparation. Plan ahead, ask Bernadette about what's available ... she is very helpful. There is a Meijers 15 minutes away for everything not provided or needed. Lower level is very cold. Again summer in a 3 level building can have high variations. Luckily the top floor has a separate Nest control to keep things cool upstairs. The few small issues we had throughout the week were quickly responded to by the owner. We were very pleased with our environment, as family connections and making memories have been challenging during these Covid years. We were very happy with our choice!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Aug 3, 2022

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Nice lake view house for a group

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The house was great, and Bernadette was responsive and easy to communicate with. The only reason I didn't give a five star was a couple of things that I'm guessing they can easily remedy: could use a large skillet when cooking for a large group; outdoor furniture for the rooftop deck would be nice(it's a fabulous spot to watch the sunset and relax in the evening, but had to lug up lawn chairs that we brought), and finally some towel hooks or bars in the bathrooms would be nice for towels and bathing suits. Again, minor things that would make it ideal!! We loved Tiscornia Park beach; roughly a 10 min drive and just $7/day parking. Not very crowded, with plenty of space to play catch or fly a kite! We also enjoyed having a backyard to sit out and play yard games while looking at the water. Suggest bringing along lawn chairs if large group; seating for 8 on deck dining table. Great house overall!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L.

Jun 13, 2022

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Girls Weekend!

The house was beautiful with amazing lake Michigan sunset views. My 11 friends and I had a wonderful 2 night stay. The house is clean, open, spacious with a great outdoor space. Bernadette was friendly and addressed my questions. We were disappointed that we were unable to use the hot tub on the second day, however we were able to make the best of it and make a fire instead. There was plenty of room at the house and enough levels to spread out although we primarily were on the main level enjoying the views and outdoor space. There were just a few things that were not as expected (which were likely just my misinterpretation of the listing but I still wanted to note these) 1- the listing states 4 single beds however there are 2 full beds in the basement bedroom and then a trundle bed in the open section in the basement 2- Currently there is not beach access as the stairs are under construction 3- There is hard water so the ice maker is disabled (so bring your own ice). We enjoyed our stay and the proximity to downtown St. Joe.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Del P.

Jun 1, 2022

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Michigan lake house

Great stay! Bernadette was very thorough with communication and got back to me quickly. Over all a 10

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

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