John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach
4.6
Outstanding(54 Reviews)House in Lake Michigan Beach, MI
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Located just down the street from one of the nicest beaches on Lake Michigan, this house was recently and renovated and furnished. You'll love the modern kitchen and bathroom. The property has a fire pit and fully screened porch. A few miles north of St. Joe, this is a great choice for a weekend getaway or family vacation, with shopping restaurants, great golf courses and wineries all nearby. You'll enjoy a new, sparkling clean, wonderfully furnished property that's west of M-63 and so close to the water. We would be happy to accommodate you!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Lake Michigan Beach, MI
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(54 Reviews)4.6
We enjoyed staying in this charming cottage with screened porch. It has easy access to the beach as well as an easy ride to Coloma or Benton Harbor/St. Joe.
4.6
The house had a great feel to it. Smelled good, was incredibly clean and easy to find. Everything was as depicted including being a little loud with road noise and the business next door, but I believe that was in the description or other reviews.
Communicating with John was easy. He was kind and gracious with my needs. I'd absolutely stay again and hopefully bring some people with me.
The property would be great for a family. I was so busy enjoying the area, I didn't get to the private beach till the last day. The stairs were a little much for me, but I saw a black squirrel when i was exploring and that was worth the visit!
100% would recommend.
4.6
My sister and I stayed here while we were enjoying a sisters weekend in SW Michigan. This was a great cozy location close to lots of great activities in the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor area.
4.6
Drove up for a wedding. This place was very cute with a great porch both front and back. Felt very private with no noise from the business next door but it was a holiday weekend. My kids were too big for the twin beds. I knew they would be so I brought my own blow up bed but it broke. We tried to use the fold away bed but they complained that it was super uncomfortable and preferred the floor. I would suggest a roll away bed and or new mattress for the couch. The map to the beach access was a bit confusing so I think the stairs we found were not the ones we were supposed to use but once you find it, it’s just beautiful. I would definitely rent again. Thanks for the coffee because we forgot to bring ours!
4.6
This was my kids 4th time staying here and they cant wait to go back. We love how quiet the neighborhood is (you dont even notice the shop next door). The beach is quiet and beautiful and the proximity to things to do makes for easy outings. We will definitely be back!
4.6
Quiet neighborhood with fun walk to really cool beach. Short drives to Silver Beach and South Beach. Clean, and had everything we needed. Great price too. Thanks!
4.6
Cute place and great screened in porch.
4.6
Cozy, clean house. Great location between St Joe and South Haven. Private beach is cool, but it is a long walk down many stairs with a short ladder at end to get to beach. Beautiful walk down to beach, but wouldn't be able to take much with you. Thanks for everything!
4.6
Loved our stay, rented property three times this summer. Had a great time every time. The beach and lake where beautiful. My family had a great summer spending time on Lake Michigan. I would definitely rent this property again. See you next year.
4.6
Loved our stay, rented property three times this summer. Had a great time every time. The beach and lake where beautiful. My family had a great summer spending time on Lake Michigan. I would definitely rent this property again. See you next year.
4.6
Nice and clean property!! It had everything we need for my husband and i, and my two adult kids. We loved the location and although there was a factory next door, we were not bothered by it. The best part was having the beach so close. We enjoyed the private beach, and the walk was not bad at all! We washed dishes manually , on our last day we couldn't find dishwasher soap so we only loaded the dish washer as we run out of time. The laundry room was very convenient. The property is so close to my mother in law , so this will be our spot for future visits!! Highly recommend it!
4.6
Weekend stay
We had a great long weekend with our adult children! Location to St. Joe's was great and we enjoyed our beach day.
4.6
Cute little house
Cute little house, We enjoy our stay there it was small but you have everything and space for everybody , it was clean and the owner was really responsible . thank you again we we have a lot of fun this Labor Day weekend.
4.6
Everything was perfect except the “private beach” they advertise. Yes there is access, but it is not an easy walk down to this beach…then you have to be able to get from the path/steps to the actual beach. We did not attempt to go any closer than
the path. There is also a small factory next to the house, but they are fairly quiet and close around 4pm daily.
4.6
We had a great 5 night stay. We have a 7 year old, 4 year old and 1 year old, and we all slept comfortably. There was plenty of room for us to set up a pack n play for the baby either in our bedroom or the living room. It was super clean, well stocked with essential household items (appreciated), and was super easy booking/check in/check out-wise. We frequented the beach within walking distance (it was a haul up steps coming back as mentioned), many many local beaches within 5-10 minutes, playgrounds, family friendly dining nearby, and even were able to have the kids play safely in the little yard. The washer and dryer were also appreciated! I’ll note it also had a tub for baby bathing.
Overall— it made for the perfect little family stay.
4.6
Satisfied
Everything was perfect except the “private beach” they advertise. Yes there is access, but it is not an easy walk down to this beach…then you have to be able to get from the path/steps to the actual beach. We did not attempt to go any closer than
the path. There is also a small factory next to the house, but they are fairly quiet and close around 4pm daily.
4.6
We loved the screened in porch. The proximity to the beach was very nice. The beds could be more comfortable. There is a business next door that starts early. Phone calls can wake you.
4.6
Clean home, close to beaches!
We had a great 5 night stay. We have a 7 year old, 4 year old and 1 year old, and we all slept comfortably. There was plenty of room for us to set up a pack n play for the baby either in our bedroom or the living room. It was super clean, well stocked with essential household items (appreciated), and was super easy booking/check in/check out-wise. We frequented the beach within walking distance (it was a haul up steps coming back as mentioned), many many local beaches within 5-10 minutes, playgrounds, family friendly dining nearby, and even were able to have the kids play safely in the little yard. The washer and dryer were also appreciated! I’ll note it also had a tub for baby bathing.
Overall— it made for the perfect little family stay.
4.6
The house was very clean and well kept. The screened in porch was an amazing hangout for us. As stated in previous reviews, the mattresses on the twin beds were not great. I brought a blow up pool raft to put on top of the mattress and this solved the issue for me. The beach was close, private, and beautiful. Going into St. Joseph for dinner and shopping was close and easy. We would stay here again.
4.6
We had a great stay at the Green bean house!! It was easy to get to. Nice and clean ! A great places to stay for a weekend of lots of Laughs!!
4.6
We loved the property. We were apprehensive about biz next door but it wasn't loud. More plantings to screen the factory would help. Location was convenient to getting to St. Joe and beaches like Jean Klock Park. We used the private beach for quick dips.
4.6
Great Spot
We loved the property. We were apprehensive about biz next door but it wasn't loud. More plantings to screen the factory would help. Location was convenient to getting to St. Joe and beaches like Jean Klock Park. We used the private beach for quick dips.
4.6
Girls weekend
We had a great stay at the Green bean house!! It was easy to get to. Nice and clean ! A great places to stay for a weekend of lots of Laughs!!
4.6
perfect get away
The house was very clean and well kept. The screened in porch was an amazing hangout for us. As stated in previous reviews, the mattresses on the twin beds were not great. I brought a blow up pool raft to put on top of the mattress and this solved the issue for me. The beach was close, private, and beautiful. Going into St. Joseph for dinner and shopping was close and easy. We would stay here again.
4.6
My wife and I recently stayed at John's cottage, and we couldn't have asked for anything more. The home was well kept and clean, and just a short (5min) walk to the beach... and yes, the steps to the beach are tough, but well worth it! The beach was basically ours, with few others in sight.
The cottage has a great screened porch which we spent every evening enjoying. The cottage is a short drive to both downtown St. Joe, and a little further to Coloma.
Overall we are very pleased. Reading some of the reviews prior to going, we were worried about the noise from the business next door, and the dog across the street, however neither were a bother.
4.6
Would recommend this cute vacation home! In the perfect location to visit at Joe’s and South Haven. We loved both places! We didn’t walk to the private beach but we drove about 2 minutes down the road to Hagar Park and it was a very nice beach with less people and you can take your dogs. Very clean home! We definitely missed our king size bed at home though. Kids slept great. We hooked with the DVD player and watched movies at nap and bed time that we brought from home. Great stay!
4.6
Great little cottage with everything you need.
My wife and I recently stayed at John's cottage, and we couldn't have asked for anything more. The home was well kept and clean, and just a short (5min) walk to the beach... and yes, the steps to the beach are tough, but well worth it! The beach was basically ours, with few others in sight.
The cottage has a great screened porch which we spent every evening enjoying. The cottage is a short drive to both downtown St. Joe, and a little further to Coloma.
Overall we are very pleased. Reading some of the reviews prior to going, we were worried about the noise from the business next door, and the dog across the street, however neither were a bother.
4.6
We enjoyed our stay. We had no issue. Anyone who could not walk long stairs should avoid it. The beach was just what we were hoping for. Very clean. Wish there either Netflix or movies at house. We rented some from red box in town.
4.6
Fabulous Cottage !
We had a wonderful time in this quaint immaculate cottage. The backyard was nestled in the woods and felt very private.
The screened in front porch was a bonus.
The king bed was very comfortable, but the twin was a little hard.
The only minus side was the beach access.
All in all a perfect place. Would give it 5 Stars !!
4.6
We had a wonderful time in this quaint immaculate cottage. The backyard was nestled in the woods and felt very private.The screened in front porch was a bonus. The king bed was very comfortable, but the twin was a little hard.The only minus side was the beach access. All in all a perfect place. Would give it 5 Stars !!
4.6
Great location for families and young people
We enjoyed our stay. We had no issue. Anyone who could not walk long stairs should avoid it. The beach was just what we were hoping for. Very clean. Wish there either Netflix or movies at house. We rented some from red box in town.
4.6
Great home for 4-5 adults.
4.6
Review
It was a charming 2 bedroom home with a basement, central heat & air, new windows and recently painted. Decent locks as well.
The mattresses on the twin beds should be upgraded as soon as able. Overall great!
4.6
Great vacation house!
Great vacation house! Everything was clean and well stocked. Walking distance to a small, private beach. Loved the screened in porch. Spent lots of early morning hours out there! Close drive to some great wineries, Silver Beach, and some small local attractions.
We didn’t have any issues with the small factory next door. Will rent again if we are back in the area!!
4.6
Perfect spot for us
Great location with central access to St. Joes, South Haven and many beaches. Nice cozy newly remodeled home with all the necessities. Perfect house for Mom, Dad and 2 kids. Beautiful tree lined street for walking, we had a relaxing time here, 5 stars
4.6
Vacation
John's house is top notch!! Everything was nice and the neighborhood was quiet. It was close to everything too. We even had the chance to meet John. It was a great experience.
4.6
Very cute & cozy.
Great home for 4-5 adults.
4.6
Great house. Not great location.
This cottage was spotless, well-appointed, and cozy. Really, in any other location, it would be perfect.
Unfortunately, located just off a busy, high-speed road, traffic barrels down the street in front of the house making it dangerous to walk with kids and anything but relaxing.
The manufacturing facility next door starts work early and is very noisy (loudest phone on the planet). The insanely loud phone woke us up every morning EARLY. Not ideal on vacation.
The beach is lovely and pretty secluded. The downside is the walk to/from the beach is treacherous. Anyone with even minor mobility issues would have a tough time on the path.
Again, the house is great and the owners went out of their way to make it wonderful. They even left us s’mores ingredients! So cute!
It’s just too bad the house isn’t in a different location.
4.6
Nice little home. Loved the screened in front porch.
Overall we enjoyed our time in this cabin. Close to St. Joseph and the beach access was nice to have. That was actually our favorite part of the entire trip. John was fantastic to deal with. When we arrived we found that we were short one set of bath towels and he sent someone over right away to drop off what we needed. Also, and maybe more impressive than that, one of our party left behind a pair of running shoes. I emailed John and informed him of the situation and he immediately located and shipped the shoes back to me. Very good job with customer service. We only had two minor complaints. First, there is a small fabrication shop or some other light industrial facility right next door. It wasn't too bad, but it was a bit noisy when we were trying to enjoy our morning coffee on the beautiful screened in porch. It wasn't an issue in the evenings. Also, while we loved having access to the lake and beach, the stairs were a bit challenging (I think I counted 84 of them!). If not for these two relatively minor things it would easily be a 5 star rental. Thanks John!
4.6
Cozy, updated, convenient location
Walking in it's clear this place has had a major overhaul recently. Like many rentals it has adequate, if somewhat sparse furnishings. The master bed matress was fine, the twins were not great, but our kids didn't complain. The walk to the beach was a bit treacherous, but it is very pretty and not crowded. Location was very convenient without being on the main drag directly.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Michigan Beach?
The average price for a rental in Lake Michigan Beach is $365 per night. This rental is $4 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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