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Vista Michigana, Vista Michigana
Holiday home in Benton Harbor, 3-minute walk to Lake Michigan
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Riverside, MI
- Place, Harbor Shores Golf Club9 min drive
- Place, 12 Corners Vineyards10 min drive
- Place, Silver Beach11 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
+2
2 Single Beds, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Office
Garden
About this property
Vista Michigana, Vista Michigana
This 3-br/2-ba main cottage and 1-br/1-ba detached guest house is IDEAL for a family getaway. It’s less than two hours from Chicago and sits on 1+ acres at the end of a long, quiet driveway. Newly furnished and completely equipped with all you need for a relaxing get-away!
The guest house is a fully independent living space that provides grandparents / friends / travel partners / nannies /au pairs with their own space & privacy. The guest house also works as an office for families looking for an easy “WFH Summer Scenery Change”. Most furniture / furnishings are BRAND NEW in 2021. (See below.)
Features
• Open-floor plan, high ceilings and large windows allow you to see Lake Michigan and sunsets from almost every room in the main cottage;
• Screened-in patio provides direct views of the lake and protection from the elements;
• The main house also has a sunny garden and patio outside of the kitchen equipped with a table and chairs - perfect for eating breakfast or reading. It also has a propane-powered grill and fire pit;
• The main house has a large yard overlooking the lake, perfect for relaxing in comfortable chairs, or for playing games (all provided).
• The guest house has high ceilings, open floor plan & two patios/decks.
• Minutes to public beaches (no beach access from the property). Enjoy the beach chairs, umbrella, and whcooler for your beach days:
o Hagar Park (<5 Min. drive N.);
o Rocky Gap County Park (<10 Min drive S.); and,
o Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph (<15 Min drive S.);
Details
• Entire property sleeps 6 adults MAX with 3-4 children/teens. Central air. High speed internet. Slingbox equivalent. DirectTV.
o Main house sleeps 4 adults (+2 children/teens)
-Bedroom One: 1 Queen. Panoramic views of the lake, large closets, and an
ensuite master bathroom
-Bedroom Two: 1 Queen
-Bedroom Three: Twin trundle appropriate for children/teens
o Guest house sleeps 2 adults (+2 children/teens)
-Bedroom One: 1 Queen
-Main open room: Twin Trundle bed appropriate for children/teens
• NEW in Spring 2021: Sleeping areas - all mattresses, pillows, comforters, towels and linens. Kitchens - all silverware / kitchen-ware, dinnerware, blenders, coffee makers. Living area - dining room table and interior chairs; Exterior - table and chairs on screened-in-porch; grills; all rugs; all beach gear and games.
• Pack-N-Play, slumberpod, infant/toddler high chair, toddler booster dining seat, infant and toddler bathtubs, toddler tricycle stroller, inflatable kids pool, and kids dinnerware (plates, bowls, cups, silverware) included
The guest house is a fully independent living space that provides grandparents / friends / travel partners / nannies /au pairs with their own space & privacy. The guest house also works as an office for families looking for an easy “WFH Summer Scenery Change”. Most furniture / furnishings are BRAND NEW in 2021. (See below.)
Features
• Open-floor plan, high ceilings and large windows allow you to see Lake Michigan and sunsets from almost every room in the main cottage;
• Screened-in patio provides direct views of the lake and protection from the elements;
• The main house also has a sunny garden and patio outside of the kitchen equipped with a table and chairs - perfect for eating breakfast or reading. It also has a propane-powered grill and fire pit;
• The main house has a large yard overlooking the lake, perfect for relaxing in comfortable chairs, or for playing games (all provided).
• The guest house has high ceilings, open floor plan & two patios/decks.
• Minutes to public beaches (no beach access from the property). Enjoy the beach chairs, umbrella, and whcooler for your beach days:
o Hagar Park (<5 Min. drive N.);
o Rocky Gap County Park (<10 Min drive S.); and,
o Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph (<15 Min drive S.);
Details
• Entire property sleeps 6 adults MAX with 3-4 children/teens. Central air. High speed internet. Slingbox equivalent. DirectTV.
o Main house sleeps 4 adults (+2 children/teens)
-Bedroom One: 1 Queen. Panoramic views of the lake, large closets, and an
ensuite master bathroom
-Bedroom Two: 1 Queen
-Bedroom Three: Twin trundle appropriate for children/teens
o Guest house sleeps 2 adults (+2 children/teens)
-Bedroom One: 1 Queen
-Main open room: Twin Trundle bed appropriate for children/teens
• NEW in Spring 2021: Sleeping areas - all mattresses, pillows, comforters, towels and linens. Kitchens - all silverware / kitchen-ware, dinnerware, blenders, coffee makers. Living area - dining room table and interior chairs; Exterior - table and chairs on screened-in-porch; grills; all rugs; all beach gear and games.
• Pack-N-Play, slumberpod, infant/toddler high chair, toddler booster dining seat, infant and toddler bathtubs, toddler tricycle stroller, inflatable kids pool, and kids dinnerware (plates, bowls, cups, silverware) included
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Benton Harbor
Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. Harbor Shores Golf Club and 12 Corners Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sarett Nature Center. Ready for a night out? Consider John EN Howard Bandshell and Shadowland Pavilion.

Riverside, MI
What's nearby
- Harbor Shores Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
- 12 Corners Vineyards - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
- Lake Michigan College - 11 min drive - 16.5 km
- White Pine Winery - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
- Silver Beach - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Riverside Tavern - 5 min drive
- Anemel - 10 min drive
- Vineyard 2121 - 8 min drive
- North Pier Brewing Company - 9 min drive
- Houndstooth - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Tina Kalinowski
Couple from Chicago area with 2 small children.
Why they chose this property
Love the view! Enjoy the homes quirky past and look forward to making it a place to make wonderful family memories.
What makes this property unique
Main home and guest house to accommodate travel partners.
Languages:
English
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