New studio/loft near orchards, wineries, & beaches

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Apartment

Your private entrance is next to an always beautiful perennial garden.

Lovely window/door looks out on the perennial garden and front lawn.

Queen size Murphy bed, lush linens, and leaded glass provide feelings of luxury.

The kitchen features quartz counter, infrared stovetop, frig/freezer, and Kurig.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University
6 min walk
Lake Chapin
3 min drive
Lemon Creek Winery
10 min drive
Niles, MI (NLE-Jerry Tyler Memorial)
20 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 2 Child Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

This beautiful studio loft is nestled among many local orchards and vineyards, 13 short miles from Lake Michigan, and 25 miles from Notre Dame!

Set in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful perennial garden at your private entrance, there's a garden with seating to enjoy quiet moments and fire pit to toast s'mores and hot dogs. Inside, a beautifully decorated space provides for all your needs in a lush tho industrial chic design. All amenities can be accessed on one floor with no barriers.

Property manager

Nina Elmendorf-Steele

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Berrien Springs

Located in Berrien Springs, this apartment is near theme parks and on a river. Lake Michigan and Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Free Run Cellars and Round Barn Baroda Tasting Room & Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider Waikiki Jacks and Weko Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Berrien Springs, MI

What's nearby

Andrews University - 6 min walk
Lake Chapin - 3 min drive
Lemon Creek Winery - 10 min drive
Red Bud Track-N-Trail - 14 min drive
Round Barn Winery - 15 min drive

Getting around

Niles Station - 17 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪St Joe Kickers Sport Club - ‬6 min drive
‪Apple Valley Natural Foods - ‬19 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
‪Baguette De France - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is New studio/loft near orchards, wineries, & beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New studio/loft near orchards, wineries, & beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New studio/loft near orchards, wineries, & beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New studio/loft near orchards, wineries, & beaches located?

This family-friendly Berrien Springs apartment building is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Andrews University and Lake Chapin. Free Run Cellars and Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Re N.

2 Sept 2024

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

Cute small place

Very clean and neat space but quite small. It was fine for me but when the Murphy bed is down there is no room to move around in the main space. Just an FYI if you plan to have multiple guests. Also, I noticed the description reads that this is wheelchair accessible. I did not need this feature but it is NOT wheel chair accessible. Great shower and super comfy bed. Close to all the fun things to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

25 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful experience

Amazing, cozy place to stay. Very peaceful and wonderful experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patti R.

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

30 June 2024

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

Nice place

It was a pleasant experience. The property was clean. The owner was communicative and helpful. Nice bed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

27 May 2024

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

Peaceful bliss

I went to a wedding not too far from this place and was so glad to have found it! The pictures do make it seem a bit bigger but when I got there and got a feel of the place I fell in love. It was very clever how Nina turned part of her garage into a studio! It was perfect for me as a solo getaway and so cozy. I will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

31 Mar 2024

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

Truly excellent experience

Very comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

23 Oct 2023

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

Celebrated my 45th birthday and had a nice little getaway in October of 2023!

My husband and I came out to seek the Niles, MI 50th haunted houses Anniversary. Usually we stay at a hotel in Niles, MI but Notre Dame was having a home game so the hotels were ridiculously overpriced! So therefore I started searching for a close by VRBO. Nina had the perfect little place for us! Cozy, clean, warm and cute! Perfect and just exactly what we needed for our 2 day trip in October! A wonderful trip/ getaway/ birthday to remember! :-)

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

5 Sept 2023

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

Great Weekend.

The was the second year in a row that we stayed here. Our grandchildren loved the loft. Perfect little place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J., Ellenwood United States of America

16 July 2023

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

Perfect for intimate getaway!

This was a special treat for me and my husband. The atmosphere in this home was breath taking. The craftmanship and décor gives one the feeling of a coastal getaway. Yes, it is a tiny house within the confines of a garage. Genius! Who knew one could make such a cool and peaceful place while creating a warm and welcoming feeling all at the same time. Clean, perfectly decorated with love and care. This is a couple's getaway for sure, cozy, and intimate, yet roomy enough for two big oldies like me and my husband. We will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

15 July 2023

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

Nice, little, clean space.

The owner was very accommodating from start to finish. We asked before arrival if there was an electrical outlet on the exterior close to the driveway. We had our fishing boat and needed to charge our batteries. When we arrived she had strung a cord and it was hanging on the fence for us to use. As we entered the space it was refreshing to find everything neatly done and very clean. The Murphy bed was awesome! The loft is tight. I am still in disbelief that my son and I both took a turn sleeping up there. I am 6’1 and 220 lbs and my son is both taller and heavier. The day after our stay I received a text from the owner asking if we had left some shirts and if we would like her to send them to us. I replied yes, and in a few days I received them in the mail folded, packaged nicely and they smelled like she had washed them. Thank you Doris for being such a great hostess. This is a nice, little, clean space. Yes, we would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

2 July 2023

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

Great place

Was clean and exactly what you need for only 2 people!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian T., Daugård, Vejle, Denmark

14 May 2023

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

Perfect location

Just the ticket for at short stay in Berrien Springs, very close to Andrews University. Stayed here for at long weekend, and the accommodation was just what we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

William B.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Small but nice

The place is tiny but clean and quiet. Perfect for that weekend you just want to disappear from view.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., Guntersville AL, USA

18 Oct 2022

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

Clean and cozy

Well kept, small studio with loft

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

19 Sept 2022

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

Small, but cozy

If you don't mind tight places, it was fine. We spent two nights and it worked out well for us. Probably wouldn't have wanted to spend much longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John R.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Labor Day Weekend.

Beautiful little room with loft with amazing engineering. Reminded me of a camper as far as the space saving techniques used, very innovative and interesting. The online pictures made it look larger than it was. We were a bit surprised by how small it was, but adapted quickly and ended up enjoying it. Access to the door was restricted by an outside wall decoration, a narrow walkway and a hard right turn. I am 6'4" 280lbs so the access might not be as much of a problem for someone who is average height and weight. We would definately stay again. Great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon k.

29 July 2022

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

Cute Space

Cute little space, nicely decorated and well supplied. Having a comfortable chair to sit on instead of the benches with cushions would have made the stay a bit better. The Murphy bed is very easy to use and extremely comfortable. There is a very nice fire pit with seats outdoors, but I forgot my firewood so didn't use it. Location is near many vineyards and orchards and about 20 minutes from hiking and swimming but there isn't much to do in the direct vicinity and what is open closes early. Best for 1 or 2 adults, not much space for kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Raven H.

27 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not Safe

I appreciate Nina’s attempt to make use of every available inch of half of her garage to create a mini-apartment. However, more time should have been spent on things like how to escape a fire than how to squeeze pillows under rafters in a loft and call them beds. This space has no windows, no air conditioning, no heat that we could find, and a cracked and broken outlet in the bathroom. There is one exit, and the door is difficult to enter with luggage or a child due to a very close fence. It does not sleep 4, and in fact doesn’t even sit four. And while the gift bag of snacks was a nice touch, including Christian prayer books felt inappropriate to practicing members of a different faith. This space would make a very cute guest room for a family member, but is not safe to rent to the public.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

18 Sept 2021

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

Cozy and clean

Nice property for the area

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

20 Aug 2021

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

Amazing Experience

Such an adorable little loft, cozy for a couple and baby. Only a 20 minute drive to st. Joseph and silver beach. Supplies and goodies we were nice and convenient. Cant wait to visit this town again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Duane R.

6 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice & cozy

Nice central location with a scenic drive to Bridgeman/Weko Beach. Nina was a great host. Room is best for just two only.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose H.

30 July 2021

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

Small, but cozy.

My girlfriend Letty & I highly recommend. Near beaches, wineries, & peaches picking. Thank u so much 4 ur hospitality Nina.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dane S.

9 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Hottest night of my life.

This property is a converted one car garage, has no air conditioning or windows to open. Does have a ceiling fan. One bed folds down to take up all space, and if you need more sleeping space it’s among the garage rafters. My inquiry into why it wasn’t listed as having no ac was met with, “I didn’t check that box on the amenities.” If I owned this property I’d make sure, maybe in bold letters I noted there’s no windows or ac. On a positive, after a day of trying to figure out the refund, she did do so. That I appreciate. Wait for cooler weather if you’re considering this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., ROCHESTER HILLS

16 June 2021

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

Cute and Cozy

We stayed at the Nina's studio loft while visiting my son who recently moved to the area. The space is cleverly designed to make the most of the space. Nina put a lot of attention to detail and to guests comfort. The murphy bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed sitting by the firepit one night. One note: the space was very warm when we arrived, but we ran the ceiling for a while and left the screen door open to cool the place. Nina said it will updated with an a/c unit. I would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021