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Welcome to MI Vacation Retreat in St. Joseph, Michigan!

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MI Vacation Retreat
Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8159.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Saint Joseph, MI
  • White Pine Winery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest (lower level)

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 King Beds

Master (main level)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower level

Toilet · Shower only

Master (main level)

Toilet · Shower only

Upper level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to MI Vacation Retreat in St. Joseph, Michigan!

MI Vacation Retreat sleeps eight in three bedrooms and has three full baths. The master bedroom has a queen memory foam and gel mattress. The master bathroom has a large walk-in shower with a rain shower head and a double vanity. The upstairs loft is a kids' paradise with games and a separate media room. The loft's twin trestle beds pull out to king beds with memory foam mattresses. The main floor boasts an eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar (seating for four) and separate dining space (seating for eight), all open to the living room. The downstairs bedroom is a quiet, comfortable retreat with a queen memory foam and gel mattress. The upstairs and downstairs levels each have a separate full bathroom (upstairs: tub with shower; downstairs: shower). Guests also have a full laundry and two-car garage. Catch the sunset sitting on the front porch or watch golfers play hole #4 across the street. Guests also have plenty of internet bandwidth (gigabit) for school or office Zoom meetings. The media room also doubles as a workspace or remote classroom with desk and chair; extra pens and pencils; and printer and extra paper. To honor our commitment to cleanliness and reduce contact, we offer enhanced cleaning and contactless check-in through the MyQ app.

Property manager

Tom Bussey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Loft curtain is not a rope to swing or climb on.
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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
No shoes in the house, please.
HOA rule: Garage door must be closed except when entering, loading/unloading, or grilling.
Check-in / check-out day is Saturday. Longer stays must be 10 days or greater.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Saint Joseph

Located in Saint Joseph, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Saint Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 19 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to MI Vacation Retreat in St. Joseph, Michigan! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Welcome to MI Vacation Retreat in St. Joseph, Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to MI Vacation Retreat in St. Joseph, Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to MI Vacation Retreat in St. Joseph, Michigan!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to MI Vacation Retreat in St. Joseph, Michigan! located?

This family-friendly Saint Joseph holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of White Pine Winery, Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Box Factory for the Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km). St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Great for kids!

Our stay at this poverty, and in St. Joseph was an ideal vacation for our family. We have three young kids all under six. The condo was complete with plenty of games and toys, and even baby gates for the stairs! Our boys loved walking to the pool and we were able to eat in with all the kitchen amenities. The town was also super kid friendly! We loved the beaches, the children’s Museum, and the carousel! Such a wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan s.

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

Time with family

It was great, just as expected. Thank you for helping us create our memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

vikki a.

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

Brilliant for family occasions

A really well equipped, and labeled property. The owners have gone the extra mile to make this an extremely comfortable rental. It’s perfectly located. As a previous resident of St Joseph i couldn’t have been happier with our choice.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen S.

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

Great family place close to the Lake/River/Marina

Lots of room and accommodation options for groups. Very well furnished. Kitchen had everything you could want. Access to restaurants, coffee shops, bars, etc. is a little inconvenient but otherwise everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Nice Stay

Very cute location with lots of activities for kids. Short distance to several beaches. Property owner and manager are exceptional and kind!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Relaxing with pool and beaches

Our family, including kids and grandparents had a wonderful relaxing vacation! Our kids ages 6 and 9 loved sleeping in the loft space, playing games, and having their own bathroom. The bedroom on the middle level worked out great for grandma who couldn't repeatedly go up and down stairs. The furniture and finishes on the place are modern, comfortable, and clean! The location is close to everything, and we all loved the pool and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Clean and lovely family rental

We had a wonderful experience. The home was clean and had so many personal touches like a coffee and tea bar, so many toys for the kids and plenty of beds for our whole family. The clubhouse pool was so close and convenient and it was also nice being so close to the harbor inn for dinners. We would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Amazing property manager

Best communication with a property owner on a rental I've ever experienced. And the property was well stocked with everything you needed for your stay from the kitchen to beach toys.

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great condo

We had such a great time here. Was perfect for the family. Very clean and kid friendly. Close proximity to the beach and downtown area. Beautiful pool. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Home from home

The townhome was very nice, well furnished. Outdoor pool. Close to Sulver beach ( which we loved) when weather permitted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Perfect Stay!

We were impressed with this rental from the moment we heard from the property manager, Tom, as well as the owner, Paul. Their communication was excellent and they provided us with helpful information prior to our trip even beginning. They are truly invested in making this place a home away from home. This place was perfect for our family of 5 - with 3 kids ages 7, 5 and 2. All of the little details in this home make it stand out...from the coffee brew station, all the labels around the home/kitchen to make it easy to find things, kid dream loft with toys/games, beach accessories/toys, the list goes on. The pool was a great addition to our stay. It provided a nice balance between beach days and pool days. The location is perfect! We did walk to a few places but everything was less than a 5 minute drive away. We hope to be back in the future! Thank you again MI Vacation Retreat! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Perfect for fishermen

Tom and Paul/Mandi were terrific hosts. The townhouse was well equipped, very clean and a perfect location near the marina and the town of St. Joseph. We came up one fish short in the tournament, but had a wonderful time at the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Q., St Louis

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

Clean and Convenient

Our family of four enjoyed this property for its convenience to St joe beaches and restaurants as well as how organized and clean the place is. Every cabinet is labeled so you’re never scrambling to find something. The upstairs area is perfect for kids and ours loved having it all to themselves. Tom and Paul were available and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donnette B.

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

Harbor Village

We were overjoyed with our townhouse in Harbor Village. The location and property itself were amazing. Tom was a great property manager to deal with as well. The thing that made our stay feel most like home was all of the extra items in the house that were there for us to use and enjoy. Some examples are: beach umbrella, beach games, washer & dryer, family games and puzzles. We couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Great stay

Stayed here with my family of 4 and my in-law's family of 4. Paul (property owner) and Tom (local property manager) are great to deal with and very attentive. The unit was brand new and is in excellent condition. They paid attention to detail and included many extras that other properties don't (regular coffee maker as well as Keurig, olive oil/spices, beach towels/toys, etc....I could go on for awhile) The unit was great for our group of 8. Kids all shared the upstairs and the parents each had their own bedroom with plenty of community space. Location is great next to the marina/Inn at Harbor Shores. Fished by the marina, golfed Harbor Shores, nice community pool that was never crowded, Jean Klock Park beach is 1 mile away and doesn't get too packed. We all thoroughly enjoyed the stay and will definitely be back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tom Bussey

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What makes this property unique

Guests have access to an abundance of nearby outdoor activities. Directly across the street is Harbor Shores Golf Club, a public, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. MI Vacation Retreat sits at the intersection of the Paw Paw and St. Joseph Rivers; and Lake Michigan. At The Inn, a few hundred feet away, is Harbor Shores' Marina, with several for-rent boating companies. Scooter Joe's also operates out of The Inn, and guests can rent bikes (surrey bikes, beach cruisers, electric bikes, and tandem bikes), kayaks, and golf carts. Third Coast Paddling is also just around the corner and rents kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.  There are miles of paved bike paths and sidewalks for running, biking, and hiking. 

Languages:

English