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House On The River "Adult Only" Retreat

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Dining room
Overview of Dining and kitchen area
kitchen
Dining room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Benton Harbor, MI
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center
    15 min walk
  • Box Factory for the Arts
    5 min drive
  • Intercare Community Health Network
    5 min drive
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    8 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master en-suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

second master en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Third bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

House On The River "Adult Only" Retreat

Gorgeous mid-century modern home, boasts ample quare footage of living space, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, large dining area and 4 season room. The property sits on the River, just under an acre and it is a perfect, quiet, getaway spot for relaxation. Enjoy the firepit, Pool table, fireplace, reading nook, outdoor hot tub, all just minutes to downtown St Joseph. Attractions during every season! Winter, spring, summer or fall there is a cornucopia of activities. Restaurants, beaches, wineries, breweries, boating, fishing, berry picking, apple picking, snow mobiling and many other attractions.
***Please note:
This is a quiet community, and we respect our neighbors. Therefore, we do not allow parties or gatherings of any kind. ****Please read house rules before you consider booking, as they will be strictly Enforced. **** No Exceptions.
This home is for quiet relaxing reprieves only.
***4 vehicle maximum parking on property.
***Home Safety features include surveillance cameras on the outer perimeter of the house.
*****Adult Only Retreat as there is No child safety equipment or measure on property. ****
****Additional Signed Agreement Required upon Booking.

Property manager

Warren Jones
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Property on the bluff, no fence. Falls may occur.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking
$500 fee for Violation.No outside visitors. Video surveillance outside perimeter (Do NOT Touch). Noise monitoring device on property.NO Disconnect
No PARTIES, EVENTS/Gatherings of Any Kind. No smoking.
4 vehicles maximum parking on property. No moving furniture

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. White Pine Winery and Harbor Shores Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Silver Beach. Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Free Run Cellars are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 15 min walk
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 5 min drive
  • White Pine Winery - 5 min drive
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 6 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House On The River "Adult Only" Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House On The River "Adult Only" Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at House On The River "Adult Only" Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House On The River "Adult Only" Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lakeland Regional Medical Center and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Michigan. St. Joseph Dog Park and Box Factory for the Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Very nice place and was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th birthday girls getaway
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at serenity house! It’s a beautiful, clean house and well cared for. We loved the layout which was perfect for our group of 7 women. The location was ideal and the view of the river was amazing! We would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to friends. Hosts were very quick to respond when we had questions which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Overall a nice place to stay with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
The house was lovely and clean. The karaoke machine was a big hit! And the deck overlooking the river was a wonderful spot for morning coffee!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y., Schererville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The home was beautiful, very spacious. Everything was provided that we needed. Very clean and comfortable. Nice relaxing home. Perfect get away. Would love to come back. My only problem we could have used more fire starter. One of the coolest places I've stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Amazing spot and location for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene relaxing weekend
Wow! This property was amazing for our group's long weekend getaway. The house is extremely spacious with enough common/social areas for the 8 of us to be in without feeling crowded or cramped. We loved all the floor to ceiling windows in the living room and the screened in porch. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. Everyone found their beds/bedding/bedrooms to be comfortable and welcoming. It was awesome to find a house that can accommodate a larger group and each person have their own bed and not an air mattress or sleeper sofa. Check in and check out is an easy process and the hosts are very responsive to any questions or concerns. We really appreciated the book they provide with all instructions as well as recommendations and their favorite things in the area. The back yard is nicely shaded during the day and has good night time lighting so we were able to spend many hours outside enjoying the firepit, sitting on the deck overlooking the river, or relaxing in the hot tub or hammock. There's enough space we were able to set up and play multiple yard games at a time. The property is also just a short ride to Silver Beach and downtown St. Joe's as well as any grocery or convenience store you need may need to get to. I can't say enough good things about this house and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynnette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to Saint Joseph
We recently stayed in this home for a family vacation. Overall, it was a nice stay. There are a few things the owner could improve on such as having extra guests over. It clearly states in her rules that you are not allowed to have extra people over. This house is 3200 sq feet and has a large back yard that includes a hot tub and fire pit. . This is perfect to have guests over. I believe she had a bad experience IN THE PAST. So, no extra guests are allowed. To make sure that didn’t happen, there were exterior cameras around the entire house. Also, a book of rules which included a note stating if you have a party you will be fined and police would be called. I’m sorry if this happened in the past. We were very respectful of her property like most people would be. Along with no guests, we were required to buy damage insurance. Once we were there and read her rule book I felt anxious with my family there worried about every move in the house. She did not allow shoes on the carpet, which was already pretty dirty. We also had a spatula for the grill to cook with on the stove. We were also charged $240 for an extra guest when we did not have an extra person. 10 people were listed on the rental agreement. Maybe, she thought we had an extra guest because my son came later The listing clearly stated sleeps 12 people. As much as my family loves visiting Saint Joseph, we would not stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barry R., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Serenity House
Our family enjoyed our stay at this clean, beautiful and spacious home. Our only disappointment was the condition of the grounds outdoors. As first impressions are important, the grounds could benefit with a general sprucing up as many shrubs are in need of a trim. Weeds and invasive plants need to be removed. It could be so beautiful if as much care is taken outside as it is inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding
Me and my 5 adult children had a family wedding to attend. I loved that all the beds were adult size, not a bunch of pullout and bunk beds other places use to accommodate larger groups. Also great was the hot tub with a beautiful view. The yard was a great size but a bit cluttered with tree debris. I would recommend this location for older kids as it has a large drop off to the river. The inside space was huge and welcoming with tons of amenities and supplies to make our stay easy, relaxing and fun. The 4 bathrooms also made getting ready for the wedding a lot easier! Great proximity to St. Joseph and the lake with a short drive. Beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Great communication with the owners who were very accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Group of mom friends getting away from husbands and kids for a long weekend. There were enough beds for everyone and enough bathroom space so that we didn’t feel cramped.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

holly p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity at the Mid-Mod
Loved the place. It suited our families' needs perfectly. The hosts were quick to respond to our questions. There was plenty of space for us all, and the amenities were great. The location and condition of the home was as we had hoped and expected based on the VRBO information.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity is right!
Serenity House is just as described: beautiful, spacious, very clean, quiet, and relaxing. We all loved the house, and we would all visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location and stay
We had a small women's retreat at the property. The amenities were perfect and we had a wonderful time. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
This property is absolutely amazing! It’s in a nice area and decorated with good taste! It was the perfect place for a weekend getaway with friends!

10/10 Excellent

Janie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House Exceeded Our Expectations
This property is by far one of the nicest places I've rented thru VRBO/AIRBNB. My friend group stayed here for a girls weekend. The house had so many personal touches which included beautiful art work throughout the house. The kitchen /dining are is designed for entertaining and visiting with friends. There is everything you could possible need in the kitchen including paper plates, spices and popular kitchen condiments. Every room had the cutest decor and was so inviting. The backyard was perfect for hanging out and the hot tub is big enough for 8. There are several sitting areas thoughout which was fun for coffee in the morning and wine at night! The hosts are very kind and quick to respond. St. Joseph is a cute town with shopping and local wineries. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh N., Sparta, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large groups!
This was the ideal home for a group! The multiple beds in each room allowed for lots of people and the large dinner table let us all eat together. Outdoor space was great as well with lots of different places to sit and gather. We had great weather, but we said multiple times if the weather had been bad we would have plenty of room to be together inside. The hosts were great at communicating and we had no issues during our stay. We will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complete Serenity
From the minute we pulled into the driveway to four days later leaving, we felt at home, comfortable and serene. The home is beautiful, well stocked and the updated kitchen and four full baths made it a pleasurable trip. All the bedrooms are spacious, and beds are comfortable. We loved having our coffee at the outdoor seating area and played cards on the lanai with its wonderful breezes. Easy entry, easy to reach host, and easy to fall in love with Serenity house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a peaceful setting
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is really lovely, with plenty of space and lots of natural light. And the backyard is gorgeous with lots of trees -- so much green! Loved the hot tub and fire pit, too! We had a little trouble with the AC units but we communicated it to the homeowner and she replied promptly. Fortunately the weather was very mild and we didn't need to run them very much. Thank you, Warren & Antoinette!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Mixed Experience
I gave careful consideration before posting this review as I appreciate the impact that negative comments may potentially have on a host’s business. I feel that I have been very honest and fair with the information shared below. I also believe that some of our experience during this stay might be due to the fact that the host is fairly new. First, the home is beautiful, they have taken great care in creating a comfortable, creative space that is close to everything the Benton Harbor area has to offer. We visit many times a year, always staying at various local short-term rentals. Initial communication was easy and professional. During the booking process, the host responded to questions and requests and I tried to be very open and transparent throughout the process as well. The first morning of our stay we received an email indicating that they were receiving alerts that their home safety system had been unplugged- it hadn’t; I was in the process of sending a message to inform them of a disruption in internet service. They were very responsive in having this issue addressed and the internet service was restored quickly, along with their safety system. Very shortly after this I received another email of greater concern. The host stated that we had significantly more people within the home than agreed upon and that the situation needed to be rectified immediately. This information was not accurate and created a great deal of stress as we began to worry if we would be having to address concerns throughout our stay. I clarified and provided accurate information to the host along with expressing how stressful this situation was becoming. Although she later stated that she was simply trying to have open communication- her emails, from our perspective, were accusatory. It resulted in us spending the remainder of our trip walking on eggshells and feeling uncomfortable in the home. Although I was not surprised to see that there were cameras on the exterior of the home, this information was not disclosed anywhere in the listing. I understand why hosts may want to protect their home and property through the use of cameras, however, in this situation, the host made assumptions which resulted in a negative overall experience in spite of how pleased we were initially with the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious property on the river
We all enjoyed our time at this property. The one regret is that we didn’t stay longer. Great views, clean, and very spacious even with a sizable group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G., Downers Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
The house was great. The manager was kind. The decor of the house was a favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend away for friends
This weekend was absolutely perfect. The house was so spacious for our group we felt we could easily come together and hang out while still being able to escape to our own personal spaces very easily. Beautiful house with tons of character and luxury amenities throughout the entire house. Was very easy to remember to unplug, relax and connect with the people we came up with. The hosts were super accommodating - there was literally nothing we could have asked for to make it better. Huge beautiful kitchen - we had a private chef come and we got to watch him cook a beautiful meal for us. Perfect place for entertaining!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, unique home!
We had a great time, the home is a true mid-century modern with all the necessary updates. It was clean, spacious and we loved the location on the river. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
master suite is amazing. Hot tub and outdoor fire pit were great. Large kitchen and appliances worked well. Ice maker, kitchen pots and pans and storage containers could be improved

About the host

Hosted by Warren Jones

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I'm a novice Host but I'm super enthusiastic and looking forward to sharing my family's beautiful home with wonderful people that will love it and care for it just as much as we do!
I'm a passionate artist and you will enjoy a whole gallery of art hung up through out, available for you to enjoy during your stay OR purchase it and take it home with you if you love it.
****Please make sure you are a VERIFIED user prior to submitting your request for reservations. thank you. *********

Why they chose this property

This home is architecturally unique , spacious and sits on the St Joseph River. The property is surrounded by large trees and the setting makes it perfect for relaxation. It is Serene

What makes this property unique

It is a large home with plenty of space to host a large family or group of friends.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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