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Updated Lake House w/Private Beach, Sunset Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Theater

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Miscellaneous
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Updated Lake House w/Private Beach, Sunset Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Theater

Welcome to Sunset Bluff, a newly renovated home perched atop the bluff with spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Everything in this lakefront home is brand new, from the floors to the bathrooms to the custom, fully stocked kitchen.

Enjoy the custom stone fire pit, eight-person hot tub, and the steps to your own private beach.

In addition, there are four great beaches within five minutes, including Rocky Gap less than a mile away, and Silver Beach in St. Joseph.

The House:

Sunset Bluff is peaceful and private. After a day enjoying the sun, sand, and cobalt blue waters of Lake Michigan from your private beach, you'll fall asleep to the gentle lull of the waves.

Relax on the deck as you take in the views, listen to the seagulls, and watch the boats drift past. Get a full body massage in the new eight-person hot tub. You might even catch sight of a bald eagle with the included binoculars.

Enjoy your morning coffee from the beverage nook. Wake up each morning with the stunning blue of Lake Michigan dazzling from every window, then grill out on the deck or make delicious meals in the upgraded kitchen stocked with modern amenities, stainless steel appliances, and quartzite stone countertops. You can also work remotely from the dedicated workspace.

After descending the stairs to spend the day sunbathing and playing in the water on your private beach, sit on the deck and grill dinner with the endless views of the water sparkling right in front of you.
In the evenings, relax on the loungers as the sun sets each night over Lake Michigan, enjoy the hot tub, or gaze up at the stars around the custom stone fire pit.

After a day of fun in the water, play some board games from the game cabinet, curl up with floor pillows and watch a movie in the downstairs movie room on Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+ (guests have subscription access), or find a new novel to read in the reading nook.

For your entertainment, there is a 65" flat-screen TV in the living room and a second 75" flat-screen TV downstairs in the finished basement movie room.

There is a laundry room downstairs as well, with detergent provided.

The Bedrooms:

The primary bedroom features a luxurious king bed, dedicated office space, and lounge area with spectacular views of Lake Michigan and triple sliders opening onto the back patio.

Please note: the primary bedroom does not have an en-suite bathroom. There is an updated full bathroom in the hallway with a custom tile shower.

Bedrooms two and three are cozy and snug. They feature queen beds with dressers, mirrors, and USB chargers on the nightstands. Bedroom three includes an en-suite bathroom, freshly remodeled with a custom tile shower.

In bedroom four, the kids’ room has a full over twin bunk bed, which sleeps up to three children.

Bring your boats! There is plenty of parking on the oversized circle driveway.

Provided amenities include:
-beach towels
-hair dryers
-shampoo, body wash, and conditioner
-fans
-toilet paper/paper towels throughout your stay
-bottled waters
-Coffee pods
-suitcase racks
-Wi/Fi
-oversized parking (boats and jet skis welcome)
-binoculars
-games
-bottled waters
-grill
-propane for the grill
-laundry detergent

Nearby Activities:
Silver Beach is by far the best beach for families in the area. Play on the beach playground, try your hand at beach volleyball, rent some paddle boards or kayaks, splash around in the giant splash pad fountain, ride the carousel, and walk the famous St. Joe pier to the lighthouse. Charter a fishing boat, rent a sailboard, or try your hand at boogie boarding.

Then head up the bluff to downtown St. Joe’s picturesque river walk and snack on ice cream or a sweet drink while you peruse art galleries, souvenir shops, and clothing boutiques, or explore the cobblestone streets on a surrey bike that seats up to ten people!

Other activities include exploring miles of dune trails on foot or rent mountain bikes. Climb the giant dunes at nearby Warren Dunes. Taste and drink your way through the many excellent wineries and breweries in the heart of the Midwest’s wine country.

If you enjoy golf, don’t miss Harbor Shores Resort, which is the only Jack Nicklaus signature golf course on Lake Michigan. It’s located less than five minutes from the house.

When you’re hungry, visit one of the dozens of award-winning restaurants, including beloved Silver Beach Pizza, where you can eat the best pizza in Michigan inside an actual train station. Or head back to the house, fire up the grill on the deck, and eat dinner while enjoying another spectacular sunset.

Southwest Michigan isn’t only a summer destination. Fall is also a wonderful time to visit, as the leaves transform into glorious shades of yellow and burnt orange, purple and scarlet.

Spend your days enjoying fall color and wine tours, hiking, beach-combing, apple-picking, bird-watching, and curling up next to a fire on the bluff, listening to the waves as the sun sets over Lake Michigan.

In winter, try cross-country skiing, ice skating, and visiting museums, art galleries, and delicious restaurants. Sunset Bluff is your home away from home, no matter what season you visit.

The beach towns of South Haven, New Buffalo, Union Pier are within driving distance, along with Notre Dame.

This property is ideally located close to everything, so you can enjoy all Southwest Michigan has to offer.

Property manager

Jeremy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
The bluff edge is not steep, but climbing the bluff is prohibited. Be careful and watch young children when near the edge.
Please only flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilets. DO NOT flush feminine napkins, tampons, even flushable wipes, etc. Thank you.
Remove shoes inside the house, please.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. 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 - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • White Pine Winery - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Crossing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Perla Produce - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blossom Trails Golf Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Lake House w/Private Beach, Sunset Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Theater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated Lake House w/Private Beach, Sunset Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Theater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Lake House w/Private Beach, Sunset Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Theater?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Updated Lake House w/Private Beach, Sunset Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Theater located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Harbor Shores Golf Club. White Pine Winery and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

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

Lake Michigan Retreat

Perfect retreat for our annual Girls Weekend. Stunning views of Lake Michigan was a special treat. The host was excellent and very helpful. Can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Beautiful Lake Front Property

Girlfriend getaway was a blast! Property was gorgeous, very clean, lots of room, awesome lake view and great amenities. Property owner was accommodating, had great communication and a pleasure to work with. The weekend was pure joy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie p.

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

Winter weekend

We had a wonderful weekend! We are a family of 5 adults and two teens. This house was perfect for us. We loved the hot tub and beautiful sunset views. We hiked at van buren state park and ice skated at John and Dede ice arena. Lots of cute places in st joe! We especially loved breakfast at copper pot! Would love to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Perfect setting!

Great restoration of a home overlooking the Lake. Only one turn away from the beach!! Host has coffee, water, and Izze’s and lots of extras! Bed was super comfy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Girls' Winery Trip

Beautiful and updated house. Breathtaking view of Lake Michigan. Location of the house is near shops, restaurants and the beach. My friends and I discussed making this location our annual wine trip. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth D.

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

Best Weekend Trip!

We had the best stay over Labor Day weekend! We couldn’t have asked more from the house, hosts, or location. The house is spectacular with breathtaking lake views and amazing sunsets by the fire. We highly recommend thus property to others! Thank you to the hosts, for all the small touches. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reena M.

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

Gorgeous View

We truly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property! The house is spacious with top of the line decor and comfortable furniture. The coffee bar and mini-fridge stocked with water was a nice touch that helps set this place above other rentals. The view of the lake is amazing and we found ourselves just wanting to sit on the deck and around the fire pit watching the boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Breathtaking Views of Lake Michigan

Atleast once a year, we rent a place somewhere in michigan for a summer family vacation. This home was the BEST we have ever stayed in! Not only is the home beautifully decorated and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need, the views of lake michigan are next level! If you love the lake and watching sunsets this place will not disappoint! I would recommend this property to anyone and hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

4th of July

The house was beautiful. The view was stunning! Bonus for a fridge stocked with water. Comfy beds and cozy basement! Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Hidden and Gorgeous Luxury Gem with Views, Amenities and more!

We cannot say enough about this beautiful home. We were fortunate enough to discover it as a new listing on VRBO for a last minute trip to Lake Michigan. The house has been renovated throughout and everything was pristine, new and high quality. We could not have felt more at home. The bathrooms were so clean and well designed. The bedroom setup worked perfectly for our crew, with one room having a bunk setup. The large king bedroom is hard to put into words as it has breathtaking views of the lake and has it's own "living room" space to sit and relax. The owners were very responsive to questions and accomodating in so many ways. We'd love to return, but we're pretty sure this place is going to be in high demand as other renters discover it. Thank you so much Jeremy and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Amazing Stay!

Wow! Where do I begin? This was the cleanest property we have ever stayed at! It has fully stocked kitchen other than food. We have stayed in other vrbo properties but none of them included bottled water, coffee with creamers and sugar. They added many extra touches! The lake view had breath taking sunsets every night! Wonderful response time on questions. When booking they did say it was not toddler appropriate however all 4 of our grandkids were toddlers and they did not go near the drop off ledge which had a thick hedge of ground covering. There was so much to do within a 6 min drive of the property: a wonderful bike path, beach and incredible splash pad and a carousel and much more. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy

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We're from southwest Michigan and love the area! We've enjoyed short-term rentals on our travels, and we're excited to start another adventure as hosts of our lakefront home on gorgeous Lake Michigan. We hope you love it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

The spectacular views from nearly every window, as well as the peace and solitude.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests