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Pure Relaxation on Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Standing with my back to the lake looking at the house and the yard
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Benton Harbor, MI
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • White Pine Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pure Relaxation on Lake Michigan

NEW: Central A/C April 2022
Absolutely gorgeous property on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Three bedroom, two bathroom, ranch style home on almost 3 acres of beautiful property. There are stairs down to the 200 feet of private beach, approx 220, but they are not very steep. The stairs are shared with our other family home on the property to the north. There are tables, chairs, and umbrellas on the beach for guests to use. There is a deck with furniture and a grill, a fire pit in the yard, a hammock, and places to sit on the edge of the bluff. Come, relax, and see some of the most beautiful sunsets, starry skies, and whatever else nature can create.

Property manager

Jodie Nettelhorst

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • White Pine Winery - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Silver Beach - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Sarett Nature Center - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Perla Produce - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blossom Trails Golf Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pure Relaxation on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pure Relaxation on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pure Relaxation on Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pure Relaxation on Lake Michigan located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Harbor Shores Golf Club and White Pine Winery. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Box Factory for the Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Beautiful Property and Amazing Views

My family and I loved our stay. The property and views were absolutely beautiful. The house was very clean. I would definitively stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Family vacation

We had a nice and relaxing stay. House was clean & the views were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

clarissa g.

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

Pure Relaxation

Had a great girls trip here.Views were amazing, property was spacious and had room for everything. Close to downtown St Joseph’s making it convenient to shop. Would definitely return for another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Pure Relaxation

The views of Lake Michigan are incredible. The stairs can be challenging but the privacy is great. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Amazing Property

Beautiful sunsets, beach access, and 10 minutes from grocery stores and downtown St Joseph and less than 30 minutes to South Haven. It's the perfect spot to access everything the area has to offer! House was clean, description accurate. Second time visiting and looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Another Great Time

Another great stay! We appreciate the central air. We also enjoyed the 12:00 check out time. Helped us not to feel rushed. Thanks again! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Awesome Family getaway.

Wonderful Property. Family and extended family getaway. Relaxing mornings drinking coffee, tea and reading on the bluff. Afternoons sunning and swimming at the beach 200 feet below. Evenings grilling, and sing-alongs by the fire pit. LOVE IT!!! You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

August long weekend

Great views with tons of things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Easy and Relaxed

This property is as advertised. It is an extremely comfortable house which has been well cared for and was clean as could be when we arrived. Everything you might need is there and the layout is great. The view is terrific and the deck is the perfect for reading, napping, having a meal or snacking. You name it. The beach is very pretty and quiet. Yes the steps are a haul (up) but take your time. What’s the rush? The owner is extremely responsive and caring about the guests having a nice stay. 5 Stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Great location, stairs were a little rough on the legs but knew tgere were 200 of them before rental

Great location, supplies etc kinda a replenish what you use system, firewood available down the road, hammock was used daily by our adult kids, didn't use the grill as we brought food ready to go so we all could enjoy our long weekend vacay. Beds were cozy. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

devon b.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Stayed at this wonderful property with friends, that has an amazing view that is awe inspiring. Would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerry S., Kentwood, MI, USA

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

Great place on lovely property

Everything is as described in the listing, except that the lake view is even more spectacular. We visited on a cold and rainy November weekend, so enjoying the beach was not an option, but the view over the lake is to die for, and having the beach access must be fantastic during the summer. Very nice and comfortable house and great communication from owner. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kesha J.

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

Amazing view

Beautiful view of the lake! A lot of stairs but it is worth making the trip down!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Enjoyed It very much!!

Location and beach access Excellent!! House clean and comfortable. Great for the price. Had a great time. Will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kari B., Kalamazoo, MI USA

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

Beautiful beachfront!

House and property accurate with description and previous reviews. There is a lot of road noise but the cottage is comfortable and relatively well-equipped. The beautiful property with expansive bluff views of the lake made this a very nice stay. The stairs are in great condition and navigable but it’s a workout! It’s worth it for the amount of shoreline you have almost to yourselves. This is a beautiful space. Very close to town with some great restaurants and other things to do if you can pull yourself away from the bluff and beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

cheryl B., Grand Rapids

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

Enjoyed our time

We celebrated our daughter’s 37th birthday with her husband and our 2 granddaughters. We had nice weather. So fortunate after all the rain we have had. The beach was awesome. We were close to Sarret’s Nature Center which the girls really enjoyed. Perfect place for our family to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jen K.

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

Great Location

This location is great! So close to different shopping and wineries. Like the listing says, there are a lot of stairs to get to the beach. For someone with asthma, it was a struggle. However, the beach was gorgeous! House could use a deep clean, and for those used to having tvs in the bedroom, there aren’t any. Living room area was super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Caroline R.

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

Beautiful property, decent house, beware of owner and cleaning crew.

We stayed here for a friend's wedding and really enjoyed our stay. The property was great, and the beach access was perfect! Everything was as advertised and went well until check out. To start, our check-out time on VRBO was listed at 1 PM, and we were out by 12:20 PM. But I guess the owner didn't realize this, and we were actually supposed to be out by 12 PM. We could see the cleaning crew waiting for us to leave. After leaving, we got a text from the owner saying the cleaning crew said we had a dog with us and did not do some cleaning required at check out. We DID NOT have a dog with us, and we have no idea why they would tell her that. We did everything asked other than us running out of time to wash all of the towels. We made it halfway through them (take note they expect you to wash all the towels before leaving). Unfortunately, she was convinced we had a dog with us and became rude. We later received a charge for a broken deck rail. However, once she sent the pictures, it was clear that the rail was not installed properly, and thankfully we had a picture of the deck from when we got there showing the damage and were refunded the charge. If you plan to stay here, I recommend doing a walk-through of the property and house before you settle in and document anything that may be wrong. It may save you a charge later on. This would have been a 5-star review with plans to book again in the future, but unfortunately, the after check-in interaction with the owner turned us off. So we won't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V.

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

It was a wonderful getaway and we so enjoyed it!

Restful and refreshing in every way. As a family with five young children, the washer and dryer were a huge help. The beach was amazing. We loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Beautiful beach!

We had a great stay at this property. It was clean, has a great big yard, and the beach is incredible! Location is great too for quick trips to St Joseph. We did have a little issue with the AC unit but owner was very responsive and quick to remedy the situation. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jada R.

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

Nice getaway

Property was great. Had some hiccups but the owner took care of us
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip!

Lovely view, terrific property, private area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kristi R.

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

Michigan weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend trip. Overall the home was clean and comfortable, it was just what we needed for a short weekend trip. The view of the lake from the property was amazing. The steps to and from the beach offer a great workout for sure. The property manager was responsive and very friendly . Upon arrival we had a slight issue accessing the property however, Jodie responded immediately and got us in with no additional issues during our stay. One issue that we had was the house was very musty which is understandable considering it is so close to the lake, but could be easily remedied by investing in charcoal odor bags (just a suggestion) . Jodie your family has a very nice piece of property. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

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

Relaxing weekend, stunning views.

Stunning views from inside and outside. Property was great for our needs and was conveniently located 10 mins from the dock where our fishing trip began. Property manager, Jodie communicated quickly and was accessible when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful views from the house! 222 steps down to the quiet beach area. Our teens loved exploring the beach and looking for driftwood. Owner was very attentive with quick responses to our questions which was much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jodie Nettelhorst

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I manage this property for my Mom. I have been managing our property next door, The Great Escape on Lake Michigan, and my Mom's other property, The Cute Corner Cottage, for the past 17 years.

Why they chose this property

We have family that live in the area and she asked them to let her know if a property on the lake came up for sale. When she drove in she fell in love with the property and the view. We even bought the house and property next door, The Great Escape on Lake Michigan #4013, as our family grew. My Mom has never advertised her house as a rental before, but since she is not able to spend as much time there as she would like, she thought it was time to share it with others who appreciate it.

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English
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