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.

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!

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.

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.

Serenity House is just as described: beautiful, spacious, very clean, quiet, and relaxing. We all loved the house, and we would all visit again.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

The house was great. The manager was kind. The decor of the house was a favorite.

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!

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!

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!

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

Great house and easy to communicate with owner.

We traveled with 4 other couples and had plenty of space. This house has a lot of character and has been beautifully updated. It appears that the house is undergoing renovations, because not all rooms/bathrooms have been updated, but everything was usable. The master suite and bathroom is absolutely beautiful. The common area and backyard is great for a large group. The neighborhood is quiet and only a 5 minute drive from downtown St. Joseph and the beach.