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Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story

Lakefront vacation home in Saint Joseph with a water park

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Property grounds
Sport court
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun loungers
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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 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
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 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
Property Registration Number # 76-0340-0181-00-1

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Little Cottage by the Sea
Lovely comfortable two story in historic St. Joseph neighborhood

About the neighborhood

Map
St Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • White Pine Winery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Silver Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lions Park Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 7 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪LICKS SWEET TREATS & EATS - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wally & Gertz Hot Dog Stand Silver Beach - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bistro on the Boulevard - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic and quiet St. Joseph neighborhood: Lovely comfortable 100 yo two story located?

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this golf vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Lake Michigan. 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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Giannina H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great! It's a roomy house with a homey lived-in feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly J S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Vacation

This property is a convenient location to everything we wanted to do. Check in was easy. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home and location! The kindest hosts you will ever find.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Wonderful week

Had a great time. Good location to get to town and beach. Plenty of room for everyone. Grand daughters loved having their “own” kitchen upstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third time we have stayed at this property and we are always pleased. There is plenty of room with the upstairs apartment. It is a 100 y/o home though so electrical outlets are in short supply. We brought a couple of power strips to help as my daughter and her partner had to work remotely. The lightbulbs in the LR lamps are pretty dim - next year I'll bring mine to switch out while we are there. I need a lot of light to read at night as we did not even turn on the TV. There was one minor issue after the rainstorm and the owners responded almost immediately and it was resolved within a few hours. Everything was great and we hope to book again for next year. We can walk everywhere and the neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great location

Great location. Walkable to everything needed including the beach. Perfect place for a summer vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Amazing place

Hospitality and location are second to none.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

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

Perfect beach cottage

A lovely cottage with plenty of space and beds! We loved the location and couldn’t have been happier with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret G.

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

wonderful cottage

Perfect place to stay in St Joseph
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Great location

Perfect location and plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Annual stay

Love our visit to the cottage each July. Chris and Dave are great hosts. Thanks for sharing your cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami W.

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

Close to St. Joe

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

It was a perfect location to walk dogs and to hotel where wedding party and many guests stayed. Very relaxed plenty of room for everybody
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Great cottage and location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

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

Week in St Joe

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

The 4th

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Spacious, Great Location

We always enjoy the walk-ability of St. Joe. The house is very spacious and well-taken care of. Had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D. D.

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

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Annual family gathering

We have stayed at this property annually well over 10 years. Great location, easy walking to activities. We plan to return the summer of 2022.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Family fun ♥️

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 ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Favorite summer trip

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Perfection!

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!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Had an amazing stay. Beautiful quaint home with a fantastic location to everything.

Beautiful quaint home, walking distance to everything. Thank you to our host. House fully equipped with everything and then some. Beach, splash pad, restaurants, ice cream and Carousel kept us busy all week. Gorgeous weather, had a fabulous week. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022