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Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW!

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, toys, books
Beach nearby
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Located in the heart of downtown Saint Joseph, Kismet Cottage offers a charming retreat with a cozy brick screen porch and tastefully decorated interior. This 2-story home features 3 bedrooms with cotton sheets and feather pillows, newer kitchen and bathrooms, main floor laundry, patio with gas BBQ for outdoor dining. Enjoy local activities like visiting Silver Beach or exploring boutiques along brick streets.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW!

Perfectly located in the heart of downtown Saint Joseph. Don't settle for a cramped hotel room. Let Kismet Cottage be your home away from home! Walk to Silver Beach, Downtown & Everything St. Joseph has to offer! Get away to our CLEAN and comfortable, "Kismet Cottage" home. Cozy enough for 2, comfortable for up to 7. Charming, vintage, updated, 1,000+ square foot, 2 story. 3 bedrooms featuring cotton sheets and feather pillows Newer, fully equipped kitchen. Newer bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Kick back on the inviting 23' brick screen porch with vintage bamboo couch and chairs. Cozy yard with patio, gas BBQ, picnic table, glider rockers and charm. You won't want to leave. If you are a beach bum, paddle boarder, wine lover, craft beer consumer, shopper, festival goer, foodie, music lover, art lover, crafter, fisherman, boater, golfer, antiquer, walker, lighthouse fan, chocolate lover, volleyball player, skateboarder or fun-seeker, this area has it all. Take a ride on our full size Carousel or splash in our interactive fountain! Laugh yourself silly at State Street Stuff, voted best gift store in SW Michigan.
For your convenience, Kismet Cottage is stocked with local area menus, activity guides and brochures. Saint Joseph is the perfect vacation town. Park your car and stroll the brick streets lined with boutiques, museums, kids activities, cafes and eateries! Clean, disinfected & comfortable! Contact me about weeks that may be available even if my calendar shows otherwise. Book early! If the week you are hoping for is already booked, contact me anyway. Our guests LOVE us! We are the MOST popular cottage in Saint Joseph! I start booking for summer a YEAR in advance! Book early! Once you discover Kismet Cottage we know you'll want to return again and again!
Your home away from home!! After a long day enjoying all Saint Joseph has to offer, Kismet Cottage will be a welcome refuge. Watch a movie. Play a game. Have a BBQ. Relax on the brick enclosed screen porch. "When you enter some vacation rentals you feel as though you have been deceived. The Kismet Cottage is not one of those. It is a charming little house in downtown St. Joseph, MI with three bedrooms and lots of comfy beds! The owner definitely takes a lot of pride in this vacation rental by the way the house feels and looks when you enter it...." (guest review). Choose Kismet Cottage... because maybe it was meant to be. Welcome home!: All the comforts of home including: WiFi, Cable TV, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, microwave, garbage disposal, pots, pans, bake ware, dishes, utensils, toaster, coffee pot, newer furnace with central air, outdoor gas BBQ, inviting patio & patio furniture with gliders and table, radios, alarm clocks, Smart TV ,Throwback VCR with movie library, music, games, books, puzzles. Complimentary popcorn and beverages. 3 bedrooms sleep up to 7 with 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 full and 2 twins. This area has something for everyone! Park your car!: Located on Broad St, 1&1/2 blocks away from the light at Main st. that crosses over into downtown. 2&1/2 blocks from the stairs down to the train station, Silver Beach, the Carousel, Curious Kids Museum Annex, Compass Rose Fountain & World's Largest Kaleidoscope. Relax at Silver Beach, voted one of the top ten beaches in America by Parents Magazine. Let the kids Splash in our interactive outdoor fountain! Experience an outdoor concert, Antique show or Farmers Market. Hike a lake shore path or wander out to 2 historic Lighthouses. Take in an art gallery or artist studio. Explore the children's museum. Shop for clothes, toys, books, furniture, antiques and more. (Don't miss the original five and dime) Bring your boat. Indulge in fine or casual dining, chocolate and cafes. Enjoy the nightlife, festivals and events. Or... Take a short drive and explore nearby Benton Harbor, Union Pier, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Coloma, South Haven, Van Buren State Park, Blueberry Picking, Wineries, Breweries and more!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Must sign and agree to the rules in a paper rental contract, which will be mailed after the reservation is complete.
Housekeeping fee is for basic cleaning, change of bedding. Guests must clean up their own messes.
No pets or strangers you have met are allowed in the house.

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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The #1 Choice in Downtown St. Joseph!
The #1 Choice in Downtown St. Joseph! Summer 2020 now booking!

About the neighborhood

Located in Saint Joseph, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Bluff Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Silver Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 4 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪LICKS SWEET TREATS & EATS - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wally & Gertz Hot Dog Stand Silver Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bistro on the Boulevard - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW! located?

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of White Pine Winery and Silver Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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