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Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns

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Exterior
Firepit and we provide fire wood surrounded by four adirondack chairs
Living Area with west facing windows
Lake Suite sleeps 4-5 with a sink, mirror and separate lounge and seating areas.
Updated kitchen and amenities

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Lake Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns

Our cozy, family-friendly, newly remodeled cottage is a stone's throw from Lake Michigan and near Harbor Shores. Great location for peace and quiet, surrounded by trees on a large wooded property and isolated from any nearby neighbors. It's close to beautiful downtown St. Joseph, but also not far at all to South Haven and Coloma. Beaches, boating, several golf courses and great dining are all closeby. Home is quiet, private, clean and cozy.

Vaulted ceilings over the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Two general sleeping areas: one we like to call the "Lake Suite" with 3 beds, study area and sink, and the other slepping area contains 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Reclaimed wood can be found throughout the cottage from the former fruit stand that once was on the property. Everything here is brand new including the kitchen, bathroom, flooring and carpet, windows, paint and trim. We wanted to create a very comfortable space that would provide a cozy experience for you to relax and unwind all year. Check out the photos, we think you'll enjoy it!!

Rural wooded setting across the street from Lake Michigan. Closest neighbors are over 300' away. 8 minute drive from St Joseph and 20 minute drive from South Haven.

The exterior driveway is monitored by exterior camera for security and safety.

Property manager

Kira Ho
Premier Host

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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
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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
Smoking/Vaping Cleaning Fee: $200 Pet Cleaning Fee: $200
A charge of $20 per unregistered overnight guest, per night.
We're on a septic system, which means human waste only down the toilet and liquid only down the sinks

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

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. 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 - 7.5 km
  • White Pine Winery - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Silver Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 12 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing - ‬11 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 Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Blue Cottage - wooded getaway, near beaches and towns located?

This family-friendly Benton Harbor cottage is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Beach and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Harbor Shores Golf Club and Box Factory for the Arts 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. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamie C.

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

Nice place

This is a great little place with plenty of space to spread out. The “lake suite” is a wonderful bonus especially with kids! Great location, close to several destinations. Owners are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Perfect place for our family

Nice, clean place to stay. It had everything we needed. Nice property and great location as well! We would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

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

Lovely stay

The cottage was exactly as depicted, and the communication with the owners was seamless and delightful. It had everything we needed, and we had a very nice time!! I would recommend to any family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karrie K.

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

Perfect location

This place was perfect for a long weekend beach vacation with a family of teenagers! Just close enough to great beaches and shopping. The house was adorable and had ample space for all of us. The teens enjoyed their own “space” with the bonus room!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Great!

Everything was great! Very cozy and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Picture Perfect

Great place for a family. The place isn't only exceptionally clean, it's well decorated and very comfortable. Loved how they had coffee sitting ready for us to use in the morning. Only 5 minutes north of St. Joseph (i.e. great location). Hosts were extremely responsive and very nice. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

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

Family Getaway

The Little Blue Cottage was perfect for our family’s getaway! Kira and Jean have thought of and provided everything necessary for families to feel at home away from home. The location is fantastic and the house had plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla H.

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

Grils trip

Great little place really close to sevwral attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T.

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

Fun stay - close to everything!

We had a great stay visiting family in Michigan. So much to do and everything is very close to the cottage (downtown St. Joes, Silver Beach, etc). The cottage is awesome for families and we felt like we had room to spread out. Host was also very communicative. Thanks for a fun trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kim D.

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

Blue house

Upon arrival we noticed the yard had not been mowed. Once we entered the house we discovered that the back door was left open. Touring the house we noticed the locked supply closed was left open and windows cleaner left in the living room..After all that our stay was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

Adorable!

Property was clean & adorable! Just a short drive to DT St. Joe. Proprty owner waa very responsive and personable. Definitely booking here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalrav B.

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

Cozy blue cottage is truly cozy

Clean, beautiful and with every small detail taken care of - Cozy blue cottage was truly a cozy relaxing experience for us. Nice layout, inviting back patio and large backyard with fire pit. Ideal location - straight shot of 8-10 min to beaches/parks and St. Joseph area restaurants with a very little traffic to bother you even in the busy vacation season. Benton harbor and South Haven attractions are also close by (15-20 min drive). We are happy that we picked blue cottage for our 3 nights, 4 days August vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great getaway

Great cottage with short drives to great beaches, town, shops, and restaurants! Will definitely recommend to others and stay again if in the area! Loved all the games and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

Fun weekend!

We had a family wedding in St. Joseph and this place was the perfect house to rent for the weekend. House was super clean and had all the amenities we were looking for. Very close to a public beach and felt so secluded from all the other homes in the area! Would go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great Location and very clean place with all the amenities

Property was just as described. Very clean and all supplies provided. 10 minutes from Silver lake beach and secluded from neighbors. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey R.

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

Perfect for families

We just stayed at the Little Blue Cottage for 4 nights. This was one of our best VRBO experiences. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. The location was ideal for our purposes. The hosts were extremely responsive. Our group had 5 children ranging in age from 9 to 15 years old. The third bedroom/bunk house was perfect for the kids. They had their own space with beds for everyone, a table and chairs, couches, a sink and their own t.v. When we weren't our and about, the kids were able to enjoy their own space. Very enjoyable for everyone, excellent experience, will certainly come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria N.

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

Nelson Michigan vacation

Very nice experience. House was immaculate, comfortable beds and plenty of linens. Kitchen very well appointed, every appliance and utensil provided. Children had a great space to play inside and out. Would definitely recommend the stay ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth V.

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

Lovely home in-the woods

Nicely arranged rooms For family to both sleep and have social times together too. Well equipped. Outside furniture for sitting. Near beaches and all the fun things in St Joseph like little shops, restaurants and stores. Our family mostly spent time pickleballing at public courts in the area and at the beach. I really appreciated good communication with the owner. She aways answered any questions quickly. We would definitely rent again from her.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SARA M.

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

Family time

We found “little blue cottage” welcoming and natural. Kia included a sweet welcome booklet and the house was adorable and cozy The larger office/ bedroom was perfect for my son, wife & 2 kiddos. Totally enjoyed the location and our time there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad N.

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

Wonderful place and host

Family friendly. Host was responsive and accommodating. If I’m the area again would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Plenty of room for our family, the kids took up to back room and had a blast! Right off of M-63, which was a direct route to everywhere we wanted to go nearby. Plenty of room in the yard, fire pit was fun and we enjoyed scavenging in the woods. The house was clean and decorated beautifully. Our stay was very pleasant and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Nice stay

My wife and I had a nice time staying in the cottage. I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., South Bend, IN

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

Nice house close to St. Joseph

House is on a quiet wooded lot. Clean and totally remodeled. Comfortable beds. Lots of board games. Close to downtown St. Joseph and Silver Beach. Short drive to South Haven. Host kept in communication and was very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Excellent place

Clean, neat and responsive owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Perfect for Quiet Weekend

My wife and I just wanted a quiet, comfortable weekend away, and we definitely got it here. The amenities are great if you plan to hibernate, the property is clean and homey, and Kira’s communication throughout the process has been great. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kira Ho

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Welcome to our Little Blue Cottage!

Over the years, we found our families often in Southwest Michigan and so
when we had the opportunity to find a cottage we loved we knew that it
would be something our guests would love as well!
We know first-hand traveling with kids isn't always easy, so we try to
accommodate the littlest of guests. We hope that the space we've provided
for you is a cozy and comfortable setting for you to make memories with
your friends and family!

Kira + Jean

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests