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#1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!

#1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!

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Comfortable living room
Your home away from home.
All New Kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, disposal and more!
Relaxing  23' Brick Enclosed Screen Porch.
The 'Beach' Room with Deluxe King Size Bed

Overview of #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
St. Joseph, MI
  • Popular LocationWhite Pine Winery2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSilver Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationLakeland Regional Medical Center3 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Beach Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bonny Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Cozy Cottage Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

#1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!

Perfectly located in the heart of downtown Saint Joseph. Don't settle for a cramped hotel room. Let Kismet Cottage be your home away from home! Walk to Silver Beach, Downtown & Everything St. Joseph has to offer! Get away to our CLEAN and comfortable, "Kismet Cottage" home. Cozy enough for 2, comfortable for up to 7. Charming, vintage, updated, 1,000+ square foot, 2 story. 3 bedrooms featuring cotton sheets and feather pillows Newer, fully equipped kitchen. Newer bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Kick back on the inviting 23' brick screen porch withvintage bamboo couch and chairs. Cozy yard with patio, gas BBQ, bistro table, glider rockers and charm. Tastefully decorated throughout. You won't want to leave. If you are a beach bum, paddle boarder, wine lover, craft beer consumer, shopper, festival goer, foodie, music lover, art lover, crafter, fisherman, boater, golfer, antiquer, walker, lighthouse fan, chocolate lover, volleyball player, skateboarder or fun-seeker, this area has it all. Take a ride on our full size Carousel or splash in our interactive Compass Rose Fountain! Walk to our free summer water taxi! Laugh yourself silly at State Street Stuff, voted best gift store in SW Michigan.
For your convenience, Kismet Cottage is stocked with local area menus, activity guides and brochures. Saint Joseph is the perfect vacation town. Park your car and stroll the brick streets lined with boutiques, museums, kids activities, cafes and eateries! Clean, disinfected & comfortable! Contact me about weeks that may be available even if my calendar shows otherwise. Book early! If the week you are hoping for is already booked, contact me anyway. Our guests LOVE us! We are the MOST popular cottage in Saint Joseph! I start booking for summer a YEAR in advance! Book early! Once you discover Kismet Cottage we know you'll want to return again and again!
Your home away from home!! After a long day enjoying all Saint Joseph has to offer, Kismet Cottage will be a welcome refuge. Watch a movie. Play a game. Have a BBQ. Relax on the brick enclosed screen porch. "When you enter some vacation rentals you feel as though you have been deceived. The Kismet Cottage is not one of those. It is a charming little house in downtown St. Joseph, MI with three bedrooms and lots of comfy beds! The owner definitely takes a lot of pride in this vacation rental by the way the house feels and looks when you enter it...." (guest review). Choose Kismet Cottage... because maybe it was meant to be. Welcome home!: All the comforts of home including: WiFi, Cable TV, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, microwave, garbage disposal, pots, pans, bake ware, dishes, utensils, toaster, coffee pot, newer furnace with central air, outdoor gas BBQ, inviting patio & patio furniture with gliders and table, CD player, cassette players, radios, alarm clocks, Smart TV , throwback VCR w/ movie library, DVD player, music, games, books, puzzles. Complimentary popcorn and beverages. 3 bedrooms sleep up to 7 with 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 full and 2 twins. This area has something for everyone! Park your car!: Located on Broad St, 1&1/2 blocks away from the light at Main st. that crosses over into downtown. 2&1/2 blocks from the stairs down to the train station, Silver Beach, the Carousel, Curious Kids Museum Annex, Compass Rose Fountain & World's Largest Kaleidoscope. Relax at Silver Beach, voted one of the top ten beaches in America by Parents Magazine. Let the kids Splash in our interactive outdoor fountain! Experience an outdoor concert, Antique show or Farmers Market. Hike a lake shore path or wander out to 2 historic Lighthouses. Take in an art gallery or artist studio. Explore the children's museum. Shop for clothes, toys, books, furniture, antiques and more. (Don't miss the original five and dime) Bring your boat. Indulge in fine or casual dining, chocolate and cafes. Enjoy the nightlife, festivals and events. Or... Take a short drive and explore nearby Benton Harbor, Union Pier, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Coloma, South Haven, Van Buren State Park, Blueberry Picking, Wineries, Breweries and more!

Property manager

Cindy Barinholtz
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must sign and agree to the rules in a paper rental contract, which will be mailed after the reservation is complete.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint Joseph

Located in Saint Joseph, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Founders Wine Cellar are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Map
St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 2 min walk
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 7 min walk
  • Silver Beach - 7 min walk
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 4 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Silver Beach Pizza - 5 min walk
  • The Boulevard Inn & Bistro - 4 min walk
  • Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
  • Clementines Too - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! located?

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of White Pine Winery and Silver Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Lowell, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
This place had everything we needed- Cindy was very gracious and made us feel welcome. Was great to be able to walk to all the restaurants and shopping. We use VRBO regularly, and this was one of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed. One caveat- it is an older home, so not a great choice if someone in your group has mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's Weekend
The place was cozy. Clean. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall trip
Great location and central to everything we wanted to do- can walk to plenty of restaurants etc. House is clean and comfortable. Perfect for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith P., Cincinnati , Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
Conveniently located to the beach and downtown. Enjoyed the many restaurants and the farmers market. Love Lake Michigan and the beautiful sunsets. Property clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Had a great weekend with the girlfriends. House was clean and as described, close to everything! Thank you Cindy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Barinholtz

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I grew up in Evanston, Illinois just 2 hours from St. Joseph. I discovered the area about 14 years ago and fell in love with it. I have traveled around the country and never found all the attributes that St. Joseph has to offer. I have owned Kismet Cottage for 13 years now and 6 years ago opened a fun novelty gift shop in downtown St. Joseph, State Street Stuff. For the last three years we have been voted best gift shop in southwest Michigan! We also have been featured in the new documentary film, "Uncle Fun, you're the one!" Featuring Fun stores around the country.

Why they chose this property

After searching for several years for the perfect St. Joseph Cottage we chose this property for a variety of reasons. We Love the location, just a block and a half from downtown. We wanted to be up the bluff, so as not to have to deal with sand in the cottage. This property had all the charm of the 100 year old cottage that it is, but has been totally updated in all the important areas.

What makes this property unique

We LOVE the 23' enclosed screen porch! There is a porch swing, couch and 2 chairs. It is the perfect spot to sit outside and watch the world go by. We also loved that the bedrooms are big enough to accommodate a King & Queen size beds!

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English

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