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John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Interior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach

Located just down the street from one of the nicest beaches on Lake Michigan, this house was recently and renovated and furnished. You'll love the modern kitchen and bathroom. The property has a fire pit and fully screened porch. A few miles north of St. Joe, this is a great choice for a weekend getaway or family vacation, with shopping restaurants, great golf courses and wineries all nearby. You'll enjoy a new, sparkling clean, wonderfully furnished property that's west of M-63 and so close to the water. We would be happy to accommodate you!

Property manager

john livingston

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 71 reviews
Fun for the whole family, a romantic get-a-way or girls weekend. We have it all
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

John's Beachside Cottage Short Walk Terrific Lake Michigan Beach

About the area

Map
Coloma Charter Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Sarett Nature Center - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Silver Beach - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blossom Trails Golf Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hot Spot - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach located?

Situated in Lake Michigan Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sarett Nature Center and 12 Corners Vineyards. Contessa Wine Cellars and Harbor Shores Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

A quiet vacation
We enjoyed staying in this charming cottage with screened porch. It has easy access to the beach as well as an easy ride to Coloma or Benton Harbor/St. Joe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Wonderful base for Sisters Weekend
My sister and I stayed here while we were enjoying a sisters weekend in SW Michigan. This was a great cozy location close to lots of great activities in the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

Weekend stay
We had a great long weekend with our adult children! Location to St. Joe's was great and we enjoyed our beach day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Cute cottage
Cute place and great screened in porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Making memories
This was my kids 4th time staying here and they cant wait to go back. We love how quiet the neighborhood is (you dont even notice the shop next door). The beach is quiet and beautiful and the proximity to things to do makes for easy outings. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay O.

Great find for family of 5
Quiet neighborhood with fun walk to really cool beach. Short drives to Silver Beach and South Beach. Clean, and had everything we needed. Great price too. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Great Location
Cozy, clean house. Great location between St Joe and South Haven. Private beach is cool, but it is a long walk down many stairs with a short ladder at end to get to beach. Beautiful walk down to beach, but wouldn't be able to take much with you. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana H.

All we needed
Nice and clean property!! It had everything we need for my husband and i, and my two adult kids. We loved the location and although there was a factory next door, we were not bothered by it. The best part was having the beach so close. We enjoyed the private beach, and the walk was not bad at all! We washed dishes manually , on our last day we couldn't find dishwasher soap so we only loaded the dish washer as we run out of time. The laundry room was very convenient. The property is so close to my mother in law , so this will be our spot for future visits!! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Wonderful stay
The house had a great feel to it. Smelled good, was incredibly clean and easy to find. Everything was as depicted including being a little loud with road noise and the business next door, but I believe that was in the description or other reviews. Communicating with John was easy. He was kind and gracious with my needs. I'd absolutely stay again and hopefully bring some people with me. The property would be great for a family. I was so busy enjoying the area, I didn't get to the private beach till the last day. The stairs were a little much for me, but I saw a black squirrel when i was exploring and that was worth the visit! 100% would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa v.

Liked: Communication
Labor Day
Drove up for a wedding. This place was very cute with a great porch both front and back. Felt very private with no noise from the business next door but it was a holiday weekend. My kids were too big for the twin beds. I knew they would be so I brought my own blow up bed but it broke. We tried to use the fold away bed but they complained that it was super uncomfortable and preferred the floor. I would suggest a roll away bed and or new mattress for the couch. The map to the beach access was a bit confusing so I think the stairs we found were not the ones we were supposed to use but once you find it, it’s just beautiful. I would definitely rent again. Thanks for the coffee because we forgot to bring ours!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Excellent little place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Long weekend
Comfortable house. Beautiful beach. Spent a day at South Haven and a day at St Joe. A nice weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

Feels very clean and fresh
We would stay here again! I gave four stars on location only because of it being by a very small commercial business. It is a very nice property and well maintained. The beds are comfy as is the living room furniture. The kitchen has plenty of dishes, glasses , etc. the screened front porch is delightful! Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie A.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Beautiful place
Enjoyed the home. The hike down to the beach was a bit much but the beach itself was amazing. A very comfortable home. Plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Summertime
Loved our stay, rented property three times this summer. Had a great time every time. The beach and lake where beautiful. My family had a great summer spending time on Lake Michigan. I would definitely rent this property again. See you next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivo Y., Chicago, il

Cute little house
Cute little house, We enjoy our stay there it was small but you have everything and space for everybody , it was clean and the owner was really responsible . thank you again we we have a lot of fun this Labor Day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey P., Kokomo USA

Satisfied
Everything was perfect except the “private beach” they advertise. Yes there is access, but it is not an easy walk down to this beach…then you have to be able to get from the path/steps to the actual beach. We did not attempt to go any closer than the path. There is also a small factory next to the house, but they are fairly quiet and close around 4pm daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

We loved the screened in porch. The proximity to the beach was very nice. The beds could be more comfortable. There is a business next door that starts early. Phone calls can wake you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean home, close to beaches!
We had a great 5 night stay. We have a 7 year old, 4 year old and 1 year old, and we all slept comfortably. There was plenty of room for us to set up a pack n play for the baby either in our bedroom or the living room. It was super clean, well stocked with essential household items (appreciated), and was super easy booking/check in/check out-wise. We frequented the beach within walking distance (it was a haul up steps coming back as mentioned), many many local beaches within 5-10 minutes, playgrounds, family friendly dining nearby, and even were able to have the kids play safely in the little yard. The washer and dryer were also appreciated! I’ll note it also had a tub for baby bathing. Overall— it made for the perfect little family stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louellen B.

Great Spot
We loved the property. We were apprehensive about biz next door but it wasn't loud. More plantings to screen the factory would help. Location was convenient to getting to St. Joe and beaches like Jean Klock Park. We used the private beach for quick dips.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

Girls weekend
We had a great stay at the Green bean house!! It was easy to get to. Nice and clean ! A great places to stay for a weekend of lots of Laughs!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

perfect get away
The house was very clean and well kept. The screened in porch was an amazing hangout for us. As stated in previous reviews, the mattresses on the twin beds were not great. I brought a blow up pool raft to put on top of the mattress and this solved the issue for me. The beach was close, private, and beautiful. Going into St. Joseph for dinner and shopping was close and easy. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Would recommend this cute vacation home! In the perfect location to visit at Joe’s and South Haven. We loved both places! We didn’t walk to the private beach but we drove about 2 minutes down the road to Hagar Park and it was a very nice beach with less people and you can take your dogs. Very clean home! We definitely missed our king size bed at home though. Kids slept great. We hooked with the DVD player and watched movies at nap and bed time that we brought from home. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021