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Enjoy a kitchen with a window offering a view of the outdoors, a sink, and modern appliances.
Cozy home with a covered porch and well-manicured lawn.
Enjoy meals in the dining area with a table and chairs, leading to a deck with a glass door.
Stroll up to this charming two-story home with a welcoming front porch and deck area.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81608 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St. Joseph, MI
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • White Pine Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Saint Joseph

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Bluff Park with a stay here. Lakeland Regional Medical Center and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Silver Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • White Pine Winery - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 4 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan

DEEP MONTHLY DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER THROUGH APRIL.
Please contact us if you are interested. Due to site limitations, we are not able to reflect these discounts in our VRBO listing.
This cozy cottage is located in a quaint St. Joseph neighborhood with breath-taking views of Lake Michigan (200 feet from bluff). It is within walking distance to one of several beaches the area has to offer and is minutes from Downtown Saint Joseph which offers fun activities for the family, great restaurants and the nationally acclaimed Harbor Shores golf course which has hosted the Senior PGA championship. The property is only 50 minutes away from Notre Dame Stadium and is a great option if you're planning a football weekend. In most cases during football season, we are able to waive the 4 night minimum stay.

The renovated cottage includes a beautiful stone patio which is a perfect place to relax and watch the sunset. The kitchen is equipped with state-of-the- art appliances, granite counter-tops and oak flooring. The nautical themed living room opens up to a cozy sun-room facing the lake. The four bedrooms each sleep two. Off the kitchen there is a sliding door to a back deck with views of the lake and a gas grill

A security camera is located on the garage to monitor driveway for activity.

Property manager

Greg Heine

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golfing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,608 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Cozy With View Of Michigan
Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan Saint Joseph
Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.5 mi (40-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Silver Beach and 2 mi (5-min drive) from Lions Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan to downtown Saint Joseph?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Saint Joseph.

Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily F., Le Claire, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Girls Weekend

Great location with some lake views and near downtown St. Joseph! Greg was very communicative and the house was clean. It had plenty of room for 5 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great girls weekend away!

This home was wonderful!! Kitchen fully stocked and bedrooms were great! Would rent again from owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Cozy Cottage!

Great location and super responsive owner. The set up of the house was great for our family to gather to celebrate Christmas (8 ppl). Lots of extra blankets, homemade cookies and they even put up a Christmas tree! The downfall for us was that we checked in around 6pm and it was 50 degrees in the house. We ate dinner wrapped in blankets and wore our jackets to stay warm. It reached acceptable temperature close to midnight. Greg was super responsive and we were so appreciative of his communication. The only other downfall was the cleanliness of the floors - they could use some attention. Despite the negatives, we would still recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay at Sunnybank

A very nice little house near the lake. Greg is a great host.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was perfect!

It was just as described in the listing. The location was terrific, with a view of the water from the dining area, a nice size back deck with grill and located in a very nice neighborhood. Close to all we wanted to do in St. Joseph. The house had everything we needed with a well stocked kitchen, and in the basement we found beach towels and some sand toys for the granddaughter. Some nice extra touches too with beautiful fresh flowers on the dining table and a large container of delicious chocolate chip cookies on the kitchen table. The owner was great with staying in touch and answering any questions I had before our arrival. Instructions for entering the house were clear and arrived in a timely manner, and nice clear instructions on the checkout procedure was left right where we could find them. We had a wonderful stay and I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage with a Great Location

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was perfect for family dinners and game nights. We loved that we could walk down the street to view the sunset every night. The house was clean and the property manager was excellent at communicating with us. It was close to the beach and downtown and was kid-friendly. We definitely recommend the cottage and look forward to renting it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice short walk to see sunset

Was a great stay, nice u could walk to see sunset. Short drive to all 3 beaches. Liked the large couch for family to sit all together in same room. Had everything we needed. Great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vrbo House

We stayed with another family, and we always use Vrbo. We all agreed that this was our favorite home we have ever stayed in on vacation! The location was perfect, the house had a wonderful, cozy feel, and there was so much space to enjoy. We were so lucky to find this spot, it is a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Leclaire IA

Liked: Cleanliness

FAMILY VACATION

This cute cottage was perfect for our family vacation! We had nice morning walks with my grandchildren will the view of the lake and back for sunsets! We have had family vacations in St Joe for the last 10 years and this house was the best! It was stocked with everything you would need! The owner was great with communication and was there if you needed anything! I would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We had a lovely stay, the location was great and loved we were so close to downtown. Enjoyed our nightly walks and amazing sunsets! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G., Vicksburg

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!

The Cozy Cottage is very nice, super clean and comfortable. The chocolate chip cookies and the flowers were a sweet touch. The neighborhood is quiet. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely rent this cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely house by the lake

House was impeccably clean and comfortable. Little touches like a charging station and basket of blankets in the living showed that the owners have thought about providing everything necessary for guests to have a comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie and Jack W., -

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage for sure!

We had a wonderful time at Greg’s rental. He had anticipated every need we might have had. It was lovely and truly a cozy cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great family stay

"Cozy cottage" is the perfect name for this place! We had a wonderful time and were so impressed with the number of amenities available. The host worked with us on a last minute change in numbers and notified of extra bedding that was available. We utilized the beach toys, there were all the basic kitchen needs. We had 8 family members in and out, including 2 under 3 years old. The fact there were a few kids toys they could get out was so nice! We didn't bring a pack'n'play, but the extra twin mattress that could be used on the ground was perfect for them. There were thoughtful touches, like fresh flowers and the *most amazing* chocolate chip cookies waiting for us on arrival. Very nice neighborhood, we took a couple walks to trails but it is quite a distance to be able to walk to a beach- less than a 10 minute drive though! Only regret is we didn't stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Lovely stay in St. Joseph. The perfect setting.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage was perfect

A great place to stay for family. Short drive to beaches and places to eat. Great neighborhood to walk and for views of lake. House had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O., Harvard, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend

We enjoyed our stay at the cozy cottage. It was perfect for our family of six adults and one small child. We were able to walk in the beautiful neighborhood and watch the sunset over the lake. We had easy access to the beach, restaurants, grocery store and coffee shop. The house was well stocked and had plenty of space in the living room for all of us. There was ample table space indoors and out with a distant view of the lake. The home has vintage character and has been nicely updated. Fresh flowers and delicious chocolate chip cookies welcomed us. Responses to our texts/ call were prompt. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Memory Maker

Perfect location. Quiet neighborhood just steps away from the sunset on the lake each night. We walked to the art fair on the bluff. Grandma, Aunt and Uncle slept in the downstairs bedrooms while the young family members with two children (2 and 5 years of age) had their privacy upstairs with their own bedrooms and bath. The kids loved the bunk beds. St Joe never disappoints. We had a great time. The check in process was very easy and we were welcomed with fresh flowers and home baked cookies. The cookies were a big hit! Thanks to the owners for sharing their lovely home and thinking of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan Getaway

My family and I always look to rent a different house for our summer vacations to Lake Michigan. The decision was unanimous, this house was everyone's favorite. We were less than a five minute drive to Silver Beach or downtown St Joseph. We were also able to walk down the quiet neighborhood streets and watch the sunsets over the lake in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MONTE R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recommend!

Loved this well accomodated cottage! Perfect for our family gathering. Clean, well cared for, with anything you will need. Quick access back and forth to downtown and Silver beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Clean cute lake house. View of the lake out dining window. Nice neighborhood to walk. Quiet area. House has 4 bedrooms. Super nice host.Well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely cottage by the lake

A great place to stay. The cottage was impeccably clean and well furnished, and full of thoughtful touches to make our stay comfortable, such as a basket of blankets and a charging station in the living room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall getaway.

The house was as expected, no surprises. We had a great time thanks to some perfect fall weather and no crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake Home

Came for a fall weekend with my two kids and 80 yo mom. The house was exactly as pictured in a beautiful neighborhood, loved being able to walk down the street to see the sunset and lake. It was conveniently located to downtown St Joseph. The house was stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect MI home

We had a great stay, the house has all the MI lake feels we hoped for in spring. Well kept property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022