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Beach Bliss | Pet Friendly Retreat Near Lake MI

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Main Living area with Roku Tv
Fully stocked kitchen, with refrigerator, stove and dishwasher
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Beach Bliss | Pet Friendly Retreat Near Lake MI

Escape to our charming 2BR cottage just a few miles from the pristine shores of Lake Michigan. Our cozy retreat is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy all the beauty and activities of the Michigan coastline. Many of Southwest Michigan‘s most beautiful beaches are located 5-10 minutes away and the drive to downtown St. Joseph is only a quick 7-minute drive along the lake! The neighborhood is small and quaint, perfect for a peaceful and secluded getaway while remaining close to all the wineries, wedding venues, restaurants, and golf courses!

Our cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. With two comfortable bedrooms and an expandable couch, our cottage can accommodate up to 5 guests, making it perfect for families and weekend getaways with friends! We also welcome your furry friends with a per-stay fee of $65 (max-2), so feel free to bring them along for the adventure! The kitchen is stocked with all the necessary cooking essentials and the living room has a comfy couch and a flat-screen TV for entertainment. Outside, you'll find a private patio area with a grill, perfect for cookouts on warm evenings. We also have a small fire pit to enjoy during your stay.
Guests can access the house anytime after check-in with a generated code.

We are dog-friendly, please no cats. We require a $65 per stay fee (max 2 pets.) You are welcome to include your dog(s) in the booking or we can send a separate invoice. If you choose to bring your pet, please keep them in the designated areas outside and clean up after them!

Property manager

Sara A Barber
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor is home to this cottage. 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.
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Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • White Pine Winery - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Silver Beach - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sarett Nature Center - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 11 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Perla Produce - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blossom Trails Golf Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Bliss | Pet Friendly Retreat Near Lake MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Bliss | Pet Friendly Retreat Near Lake MI ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Bliss | Pet Friendly Retreat Near Lake MI ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Bliss | Pet Friendly Retreat Near Lake MI located?

Situated in Benton Harbor, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Harbor Shores Golf Club and Intercare Community Health Network. White Pine Winery and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william v.

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

Overnight stay for a wedding

Everything was good. It was a little difficult for my 93 yr old mother to manage the walk to the porch. I would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Clean as a Whistle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Beach Bliss Review

We come to St Joseph/Benton Harbor quite often, and this was probably our favorite rental spot. Cool property, PERFECT location to explore the area. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

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

Beach Days

We had a great time house is super cute, clean and my family loved the blue sofa. Everything was so cozy amf clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie D.

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

Simple stay

Simple and relaxing. Not far from the beach or stores. Just overall very simple and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

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

Fun House

Very homy historical home located close to lake Michigan in Southwestern Michigan. All the comforts of home were provided by our guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

Cute Cottage in a Good Location

This is a quaint cottage close to the beach and downtown area with lots of shopping and dining options. We enjoyed Silver Beach and walking around downtown. After eating and shopping we were able to relax in the quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

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

Bedded Bliss

Comfortable, clean, close to amenities- perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ArthurR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beach Bliss is a cute and well appointed property. The outside sitting area and fire pit were enjoyable. The beds and furniture were comfy. I would recommend to anyone that wants a quiet getaway close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Awesome place to stay!!

Nice property, that was very clean and welcoming. The host is very responsive and helpful. I would recommend this place and will use again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Anniversary

We stayed for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn N.

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

Comfy and Clean

Location was perfect for our visit to this part of Michigan. No noisy neighbors. Important to us was: very comfy beds; good shower; very clean house. Great communication between us and the property managers. We enjoyed the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

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

Perfect!

Great little place for a girls’ beach day and night out! Very clean, quiet location, plenty of amenities. We had a blast, thank you to our wonderful host!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Summer get away

The house was very nice. It was quiet and close to town. Unsure on how to use the tv at first. Maybe some directions would have been helpful; but enjoyed beach and family ! Didn’t need tv! Love to have a later Checkout time. 10 am was a little early for us. But it worked fine We would definitely stay again Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dan H., Saint Charles, Illinois

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

Clean

A nice clean place to hang your hat after a day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

St. Joseph girls trip

A little out of the way but peaceful and quiet. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Nice Little House

This place is perfect for 2-4 adults that really just need a place to sleep and relax. Kind of a different setup with the church/bell tower right next to the house but nothing bad about it. We had minimal contact with the owners, which I appreciate. Everything was as advertised. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

randy l.

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

Great place

Great location of our weekend of adventures in St. Joseph! Will be booking here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Columbus, Ohio

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

Great place to enjoy the weekend with family

This place had just what we needed. Well stocked kitchen, great wi-fi, plenty of space. Too cold to use the firepit but would have in milder weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Calm and Cozy Vacaton Home

Stayed here for a long weekend with friends visiting from out of town. This house was absolutely perfect for us - easy driving distance from downtown St. Joe, the beach, and many other destinations. Nice peaceful neighborhood. And the property itself was spacious and cozy, lots of provided amenities such as extra towels and blankets, some basic toiletries, on site laundry, a dishwasher, some fun bonuses like puzzles and Roku access, and more made our trip all the easier and more enjoyable. We absolutely loved it here and I would happily stay here again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., Guntersville AL, USA

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

clean and roomy

Everything was as promised if not better. only complaint was the weather. LOL
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia V.

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

Great stay!

Nice place! Owners were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for our quick weekend trip to visit wineries. Clean and the beds were comfortable. If I had any criticism it would be the furniture was not very comfortable for sitting around. Good overall trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abi B.

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

It was just what we needed

We enjoyed staying here! It was clean, had just enough space, and close to the beach and all the fun things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sara A Barber

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My husband Spencer and I have been renting our home in St. Joseph for over a year and we’ve enjoyed hosting so much we decided to buy another property! This area is so unique & we love sharing it with others. Our newest property we call the Bell House is located next to The Bell Tower (once a historic a church), which we are also renovating into another rental house. The Bell House is a perfect getaway for a small family or group!

What makes this property unique

The Bell House is located off the Lake shore in a quaint and small neighborhood. This house peace in seclusion one remaining close to the areas best beaches, wineries, and venues!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests