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Walk to town & Silver Beach. Memorial Day available! Summer weeks available!

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Welcome to the Sunflower in historic downtown Saint Joe
Living room
Living area
Living room
Game room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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St Joseph, MI
  • White Pine Winery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to town & Silver Beach. Memorial Day available! Summer weeks available!


This sweet vintage home was renovated and is ideal for your beach getaway. The home is located in the historic district of St. Joe and is an easy walk to Silver Beach on Lake Michigan. Guests love the location! The downtown area is just a few blocks away, along with Krasl Art Center, Curious Kid's Museum and St Joe's Public Library all an easy walk and the beach!

The house has a large living room with separate dining room area. The bathroom was just completely renovated with new flooring and new vanity. The kitchen has been gutted with new cabinets, counter, appliances, etc. It is fully equipped with coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishes/classes, etc. There are two bedrooms currently with two queen mattresses. NOTE: currently, the back bedroom is being enlarged/renovated. Photos will be updated soon. There is an eat-in kitchen. The living room/dining room combination has a dinning table along with living room furniture. There is a washer and dryer and central air-conditioning. There is also a front porch and a private back yard with outdoor furniture. Fenced yard. The home is nicely furnished with art and a small hand painting on the floor. Mostly hardwood floors.

Swimming, sunbathing, walk to town, Kid's Curious Muesum, playground on the beach, art classes at Krasl Art Center, festivals, shops, restaurants, wine tasting, state parks near by, walking trail, bike riding, library, beach volleyball, Kayak rentals, charter fishing, golfing.

Historic downtown St. Joe is a short walk away. The town hosts a variety of festivals, art fairs, antique shows throughout the summer months. There is plenty to due in town and Lake Michigan is a short walk away.

Property manager

Jennifer Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved pets (with additional fee)
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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 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 near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Weko Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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St Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Silver Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 10 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to town & Silver Beach. Memorial Day available! Summer weeks available! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Walk to town & Silver Beach. Memorial Day available! Summer weeks available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to town & Silver Beach. Memorial Day available! Summer weeks available!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Walk to town & Silver Beach. Memorial Day available! Summer weeks available! located?

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Lake Michigan. Silver Beach and White Pine Winery are also within 15 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving in St. Joe
Love this place. Come back almost every 2 months. Great location to downtown and beach. Quite neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, great location
The house is cute and the location is great. The host was responsive and very nice. The furniture and linens need refreshing for a higher rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and cozy
House was immaculate. The dining room, living were large & inviting with plenty of room. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a beach trip!
We chose this rental for the location and it was PERFECT! Home is in a great neighborhood of historic homes just a short walk to Silver Beach (about 1/3 mile from the house to a spot on the beach) and to downtown shops and restaurants. We had an absolutely wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

erica d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice Lake Michigan rental
Easy walk to town, lots to do even in the off-season. Nice to have access to a kitchen, laundry, and living room while on vacation :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
917 State St., St.Joseph,MI
The property is located in a great neighborhood of St Joseph, close to Silver Lake Beach and Lyons Beach. Very family friendly Nice living area, dining area, good kitchen and bathroom. Enclosed back yard and garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quiet neighborhood
Great location with short walk to historic downtown area and Silver Beach. Very quiet neighborhood. Appreciated having a garage to park in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host Excellent
Jennifer Miller is great to work with. Very responsive and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
We came in for a quick weekend with family in the area and our stay was fantastic. Very close walk to the beach/pier and to downtown St Joes. Lots of stuff to do. The house itself was exactly as listed in VrBO
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The house was perfect. Everything was what I expected from the listing and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Very nice and loved how close we where to the lake. Beautiful area to relax and walk our fur babies everwhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob D., Elgin, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot near beach
It was a great location near downtown and the beach. Jennifer was very communicative and the house was very well kept and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Beautiful home, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place Downtown
Walkable to beach and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this place!!
Perfection for us. Location & accommodations were ideal. Near the beach & downtown! We sat on the porch every night I& had breakfast there every morning. Jennifer a perfect host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny Sunflower
We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Our Hostess was attentive to ensure our stay was perfect. The property and the neighborhood are charming and a short walk to downtown and the beach. The home was exactly as it was listed and delightful. Our 4yr enjoyed the childs area with a small table and chairs with books,toys and games. We are planning our next visit soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage in St. Joseph
My son and I enjoyed our 6-night stay at this house in St. Joseph. We were just a few blocks from both Silver Beach and downtown St. Joseph. The house itself was nicely decorated in the style of a seaside cottage and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!
Quaint, cute , and small home that is located with a short bike ride to great shops , art, museum, restaurants, and beautiful beach . Nice quiet neighborhood environment. And we loved the cute front porch 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Such a cute cottage within walking to the beach (pretty ice-covered lighthouse and frozen waves) and Amtrak station. Very easy to communicate with Jennifer who was flexible with our last-minute booking. I’d definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Towels
The only thing needed was towels as I fly up and bring towels is a pain
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

M P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Quaint, Quiet
The cottage is located on a quiet street with many historic homes. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch catching up on our reading and savoring a slice of chocolate cake from the South Bend Chocolate store down the street. The bathroom and kitchen had been updated but still had many features in keeping with the character of the cottage. A huge benefit was the dedicated/private detached garage which allows us to unload and load our SUV (with bikes) securely. It is walking distance to the downtown shops, restaurants and the two beaches without crossing any big streets.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet area that is close proximity to downtown St. Joe & Lake Michigan
The good: very clean, beautiful dining table,and large renovated bathroom. Host is quick with communication. And the backyard is a nice size even for our 2 50 lb dogs. The not as good: one of the beds is beyond needful a new box spring as it groans & creaks with any movement . You need to make your own beds upon arrival. Found 2 unclean coffee cups and a plate with a large chip. Backyard is not lighted and does not have direct access from house--you need to use side door to get to a sidewalk to unlatch the fence. Still a wonderfully fenced backyard, just not as convenient as simply "letting the dogs out" . Best part: wonderful area to walk along the sidewalks and to the beach. A large walking path is accessible on top of "the bluff" near main street area and a more private one is down close to beach area. large
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hard to get comfy
Moral of the story is we never got comfortable because the place was not clean. When you finally get over that, you notice the smell. When you finally get over that you realize the dishes were not clean. When you finally get over that it’s time to leave. Although, we left a day early. Ran out of paper towels and toilet paper. We decided to go home rather than buy another pack of TP. Beach was nice. Downtown vs. location was even better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

ARTHUR F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Cute
Location was ideal and the style fit us 100%!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Miller

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HI there,

Yoga instructor, writer, social worker, mother of two kids and one big chocolate lab named, Hershey. Grew up in Michigan and plans to retire in St. Joe. I do my very best to be accommodating and very responsive to inquires and questions.

Why they chose this property

Nothing cookie cutter about any of my properties. Want something a little different? Something where you can feel comfortable, something fun and whimsical in an awesome location? You found the right place and my pricing is very reasonable. An entire house for the price of one nice hotel room.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. Walk to everything and feel right at home in a historic and charming neighborhood.

Languages:

English

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