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Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 4

1 Double Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. Ready for a night out? Consider John EN Howard Bandshell and Shadowland Pavilion. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lions Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Silver Beach - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • White Pine Winery - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage with view of Lake Michigan located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Bluff Park and Lake Michigan. Lakeland Regional Medical Center and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

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

Barry O.

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

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

Stefanie P.

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

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

Kathy O., Harvard, IL

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

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

8/10 Good

Kristen F.

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

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

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, beautiful lake view. We really enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time. The place was very well kept in a perfect location. Thank you so much for the added extra touches of a birthday cake and cookies for our birthday friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing stay. Best house in St Joe for renting! House and neighborhood are great. very clean; everything needed for a stay . Host is very nice. Planning on staying again in future
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodations. Comfortable, well equipped, excellent location. Host responsive and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and so was the location. The only issue we had were ants in the kitchen. However, the owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nedra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! ...especially with kids! The cookies waiting for us was a nice touch!
Amazing view at the end of the street!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason - Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, fantastic location. Greg is great too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

St. Joseph MI, Our happy place

The house we rented was a beautiful location with lakeside views. Great neighborhood for walking. The house was well stocked with paper products, towels, soaps and cleaning supplies. The host treated us to delicious cookies and a birthday cake for my husband. We had 6 adults and two children. Enough room for all of us. Would definitely stay again.
Neighborhood walk
House
Playing at nearby park
Lighthouse at Silver Beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Connie and Jack W., -

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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