Silver Beach 🏖️ Close to beach. Walk to town. Summer dates available!

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Location
Host

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

St Joseph, MI

Silver Beach7 min walk
White Pine Winery9 min walk
Lakeland Regional Medical Center3 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

BR 1 (1st floor): Queen bed
BR 2 (2nd floor): Queen bed
BR 3 (2nd floor): Queen bed, plus two twin beds
Full bath and 1/2 bath are both on the first floor.
Full Kitchen with gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots/pans, silverware, dishes, glasses, a Keurig, and a drip coffee maker.
Private backyard, but not
completely fenced.
The washer and dryer are in an unfinished -- but dry -- basement. It is only accessible from the outside of the house.
65" Large flat-screen television. I have not cut the cord so there is still cable tv service plus fast Xfinity Wi-Fi. Many guests work from the house without issues.
Train tracks are located at the end of the backyard, but lots of trees mask it.
A popular rental, booked each week in summer for several years. Many upgrades to keep it fresh year after year.
NEW FOR 2021: CENTRAL A/C
NEW FOR 2022: interior painting, new flooring in full bath.
NEW FOR 2023: two new queen mattresses, new carpet on stairs. Painted complete exterior.
NEW FOR 2024: All new stainless steel appliances. New washer and dryer in the basement. New roof.
Very convenient location -- 1.5 blocks to sand. Easy walk to beach and town.
Very clean and comfortable. This is an older cottage but we work to keep it feeling fresh and always clean. (Best crew in town!) I'm fortunate to have repeat guests year after year and I strive to make everyone feel welcome. . Please read the reviews for more of the story.

Property manager

Ken Davis

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Welcome to the Sunflower in historic downtown Saint Joe

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Pets allowed

With approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Full refund minus 1 night rent if traveler cancels and property is able to be re-rented

No refunds if traveler cancels and property can not be re-rented

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

About the area

Saint Joseph

Located in Saint Joseph, this holiday home is 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. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

St Joseph, MI

What's nearby

Silver Beach - 7 min walk
White Pine Winery - 9 min walk
Box Factory for the Arts - 16 min walk
Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive
Harbor Shores Golf Club - 4 min drive

Getting around

St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 6 min walk
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Silver Beach Pizza - 7 min walk
The Boulevard Inn & Bistro - 5 min walk
Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
Clementines Too - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Beach 🏖️ Close to beach. Walk to town. Summer dates available! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Beach 🏖️ Close to beach. Walk to town. Summer dates available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Beach 🏖️ Close to beach. Walk to town. Summer dates available!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver Beach 🏖️ Close to beach. Walk to town. Summer dates available! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and White Pine Winery are also within 10 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 6 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

25 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful location

Great location and property. So many walkable restaurants and shops to enjoy. House is well-stocked and had plenty of room for two families to enjoy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

1 Oct 2023

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

Great St. Joe spot

Cute old house. It’s very close to the beach downtown. Great communication. I have no hesitation in recommending this location.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

19 Sept 2023

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

Nice Get Away

House was very comfortable. It had ntetesting both bathrooms on first floor. Loved that kids books available to read to grandson. Beds comfortable. Appliances great. Tv and internet were accessible and easy to use. The only change I would suggest, the neighbors do not park directly behind the driveway. Pretty tricky pulling in and out. Oh, and we actually enjoyed the trains running behind the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel O.

6 Sept 2023

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

Great house and location

The property is only 2 short blocks to the beach (can see the beach from the corner the house is on), and an easy walk to the downtown shopping area. Was nicely set up and had plenty of space for our group of 4 adults and 1 child.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin P.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great Summer Stay!

We had an overall great stay! The location cannot be beat. We were able to easily walk to and from the beach, which was perfect with my daughter's nap schedule. The wagon you are able to use is such a nice bonus. Yard isn't fenced in so we didn't spend as much time out there as we thought but again, you're literally 4 min from the beach. Check in/out process was seamless and the property manager was very communicative before and during our stay. Kitchen was pretty much fully stocked and people often leave whatever they didn't use. We had 4 adults and 1 baby staying + space felt perfect for a summer lake rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ken Davis

Why they chose this property

COVID-19 UPDATE:
We are taking every precaution to clean and disinfect the house between guests. There will be no shortcuts. Every light switch, counter, fixture, appliance, remote control, etc., will be properly cleaned and sanitized.

This Lake Michigan Cottage is a wonderful beach rental. It's in a great spot-- A quick walk to the beach, town, and all the St Joseph attractions. Catch the Amtrak to Chicago for the day, if you want. Two queens, one full and two twin beds offer a great combination of bedding to fit your group. Please understand this is an old cottage but it's clean, comfortable, and easy to relax in. The backyard has a nice private feel to it.

What makes this property unique

Location. Location. Location. The house is below the bluff which means your toes will hit beach sand in mere minutes. It's great at the start of the day when you can stake out your perfect spot on the beach, AND when you're tired and ready to call it a day. Nobody likes to trudge back home at the end of a long day! Forgot the sunscreen on the kitchen table? No big deal, go back to the house, grab it, and come right back. Use the wagon to haul your chairs and belongings to the beach! Past guests agree -- you'll really appreciate this home's great location.