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Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Saint Joseph

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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St. Joseph, MI
  • Place, Lake Bluff Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Saint Joseph

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Saint Joseph vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Lake Bluff Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • White Pine Winery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Joseph Today - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Silver Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lions Park Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 5 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java City Cafe, Lakeland HealthCare - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Silver Harbor Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar & Grille - ‬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.

Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.

BEST LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN ST. JOE!
This beautiful historic house is only a short block from State St. restaurants, wineries, and boutiques. Just one block to the bluffs that will take you down the steps to Silver Beach. You can see downtown St. Joe and the bluffs from the front porch of the house!

Located on State St. in the Historic District, the "McNeil House" was originally built in 1855. While it still holds its historic charm, it resonates the coastal beach life!
We all love our pets and hate to leave them behind, so we welcome up to two well-groomed pets as long as guests agree to follow our pet rules. As a courtesy to future guests that may have severe allergies to pets, we DO NOT allow pets on the furniture or bedding, and guests must clean up any additional shedding. Pet's must be crated when left alone. Guests must pick up after them outside. We charge $175 Per pet. Please let us know if you'll be bringing a pet.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Guests may smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a load of towels in the front load washer located in the basement. Make sure grill is clean & covered Check for leftover belongings
Cleaners will arrive at 11am and will do an inspection before cleaning. Please report anything that was accidentally damaged during your stay so we can make arrangements to make the necessary repairs
Turn thermostat to 75 degrees during the summer and 65 in the winter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Special events or parties allowed. No fireworks. Guests are expected to respect the house and property and leave it clean as they found it.
2 pets are allowed @ $125 per pet. Pets are not allowed on the furniture/bedding and must be crated when left alone. Pickup after them outside.
Brush sand off of your body and shake it out of your towels before entering the house. Rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
House parties and special events are not allowed!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests may smoke outside

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
Note from host: House parties and special events are not allowed!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Note from host: House parties and special events are not allowed! For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

State St Walk to Silver Beach 1 block to Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.1 mi (40-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Silver Beach and 11-minute walk from Lions Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. to downtown Saint Joseph?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Saint Joseph.

Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great. 2nd time we stayed and the house is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the heart of St. Joseph! This is an old historic house with lots of charm and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was plenty of space, the kitchen was well stocked and having laundry available was a big plus. Excellent location. The house was decorated for Christmas which was really nice. Very nice accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Super clean and so convenient to the beach and downtown area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older, but beautiful home. Loved the area, shopping, walking to the beach 2 blocks away to watch sun set!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great location!

Location couldn’t be better - 5 minute walk to the beach, 2 minute walk to shops and restaurants. Plenty of beds for our party of 11. Nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason f.

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

Great stay

The house was great and the location was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great space and location

Great time, clean, spacious and comfortable with a fantastic location Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

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

Perfect house and location

This was our second time there. House is a perfect location and very comfortable for plenty of people to sleep. I’m sure we will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Girls Weekend

The house was absolutely perfect for a girls weekend. Lots of bedrooms and plenty of room to hang out. We couldn't have asked for a better location, we were close to shops and restaurants .. didn't need to use the car all weekend! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Family reunion vacation.

Very nice historic home. It’s a short walk to shops, restaurants, Library, children’s Museum, splash pad, and beach. It was perfect for our family reunion vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Lovely property for a family stay

Great location in central St Joseph. Across the street from small park and library. Property is well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louann J.

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

Great place in St Joseph MI for a family gathering.

My siblings and our families had a great holiday weekend here. The house was big enough to give everyone their own sleeping space, and the living area was great for gathering as a family. Location close to downtown and silver beach was a plus- we could walk everywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Winter weekend getaway

Nice, historic home close to beach and shops! Our first time in St. Joseph, MI and look forward to returning in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Easter with family

Great location!!! Short walk to downtown and the silver beach pizza restaurant!!!A little further walk to silver beach and or the piers!!! Great restaurants and bars within walking distance. We parked our car Thursday night and didn’t need to use our car until we left on Sunday. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Wedding family weekend

Worked perfectly for our group for a long weekend. Nicely located for our weekend event.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Love the location!!

We loved the accessibility to downtown, the restaurants, the shops (Kilwins and Full of Crepe were favorites) And also to the beach. We could walk everywhere and enjoy everything thing St Joe offers. We were a large family group with a lot of different ages, from an infant to retirees. Everyone enjoyed the house. Very clean with enough room for our group of 14. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Nice house, great location

The house was very nice and clean. There was plenty of space for everybody and the location was so close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

richard d.

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

Historic multi level

Nice size bedrooms. Multiple sitting rooms. Ample linens and blankets provided, good facilities. Close to local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Family Holiday Weekend

Great location. Pretty little park across the street and just one block from downtown or the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. House was comfortable and had room enough for 11 family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryle F.

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

Magical Michigan

This was truly a magical place. Check in was easy the house was clean and as expected. Also, very well stocked. Most of all the location can’t be beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve and Kathi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inside clean. Outside needs updating. No place for kids to play outside. Plenty of beds, linen and towels and other amenities for our family. Hostess very helpful when we had questions with immediate response. Great to stay for fun days at the beach 3 blocks from Silver Beach on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Excellent Accomodations!

A large group of friends stayed here based on the number of rooms, beds, and short distance to the cute downtown area and the lake. We all enjoyed our stay. This house has a lot of charm and is on the older side, but being over 160 years old you have to expect settling in the house. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

Great home with plenty of space. I would definitely recommend and book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Perfect place to stay

We were looking for a place that was both close to the bluff and downtown. This was perfect. Lots of room, comfortable and a great location. Communicating with the host was very easy. She answered all of our questions quickly. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024