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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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.
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! :)
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.
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.
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!
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.
Kevin K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
About the host
Hosted by Tom Bussey
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.