We appreciated that the house accommodated the 13 of us very nicely. The lay out of the house was excellent for all to find a niche to visit, play cards, do a puzzle, nap, etc. The short walk to Lake Michigan was very convenient even though the weather was cool, with some rain. The host was very responsive to questions and feedback about the condition of the house including a timely sending of the repair man to fix chair legs that came loose. Thank you to the hosts!

We all loved the property. There was room for everyone to have their own space.

Beautiful home on beautiful property. Jacuzzi was awesome. The home was clean and many kitchen items we were not use to having at other rental homes. It was a great place to have a girls weekend!

The Woodshore Retreat is a great house that was perfect for our family get together with 6 adults and a 2 year old. The living space is huge and very comfortable. A true open plan that makes it fun for the entire group. There is one large room with the kitchen, dining area and lounge area with a huge TV. The kitchen is well stocked. It's secluded in mature woods but just a 5 minute walk to a nice lakeside park that has a fun play area for kids and a nice sandy beach. The hot tub is an added bonus and it was great to sit around the fire pit even if it was December. Valerie was very accessible and was a pleasure to work with. We will be back!

The property was perfect for our family. The layout couldn't have been better for our 3 generation getaway. The house was tucked away in the woods, very private. The beach was a short walk through the woods. The wifi was great so checking in with work was a breeze. Streaming televisions allowed our grandkids to watch Disney in the early morning so our " big kids" could sleep in! The house was very clean and with more than enough amenities in the kitchen and lots of towels and blankets. The owners were quick to get back to me with a few questions I had and resolved a small problem quickly. We go apple picking in Michigan every year and this house was close to many venues. Also close to restaurants, wine tasting and shopping. We also enjoyed two evenings around the fire pit. And the hot tub was a big hit!

Beautiful property in the woods with a quick walk to Hagar Beach. Our family and dog had an amazing stay. Very clean and spacious. We had more than enough space to spread out. The kitchen was nothing short of amazing. Cooked most of our meals in. A quiet relaxing vacation with family. We loved how close south haven and St Joe were. 15 minute drive north or south. Thanks so much for sharing your house with us.

The house was wonderful. Very spacious. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Very quiet and private neighborhood. Communication with the host was very easy. Enough supplies in the house to last us our entire trip. We enjoyed our stay.

Great house for a group. Easy walk to Hagar Beach Park.

The house is amazing, even nicer than the pictures. We loved the kitchen and living room area which is wide open so you can hang out with a large group. It also has two walls of windows looking out at the trees. We went in July so the every thing was green and looked like we were in a tree house. The path to the beach was nice. We took it every day and packed a beach bag and canopy easily. However if you are taking a cooler or wagon you would want to drive it. Valerie was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend this place for a quiet relaxing vacation.

We loved this property, but it was a touch difficult to find. Google does not show it, but it's there! We accidentally went to the house before this one. But once in, what a treat. Awesome views of the woods, a footpath that leads you out of the neighborhood and to Hager Beach, and very quiet. The light switches were a guessing game, but we eventually figured it out. This property is close to St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Holland and several other beaches/tourist spots. Nothing we wanted was more than 45 minutes away. It was good to come home to our nest in the woods. This property also has a washer and dryer -- with 4 kids, this was important. We loved our stay here and would definitely come back. This would be a great stay when the leaves are changing because the house is surrounded by beautiful old trees.

Great experience from start to finish! The house was exactly as pictured and had all necessary amenities. The beautiful dining table set-up with place settings was a nice touch. You felt like you were in a treehouse in the wooded setting. Very private yet close to where we needed to be for our wedding festivities. Fit our family of 7 very well. Beds and couches were very compfy, hot tub was nice to relax in and appreciated the roominess of the bathrooms! Valerie was a pleasure to communicate with and always got back in a timely manner. The washing machine wasn’t working, but we were made aware of that ahead of time and was no fault of Valerie’s. She was at the mercy of the repair service. Def a 5 star experience!

Our immediate family shared this house when we traveled to Benton Harbor for our daughter's wedding. The setting is very tranquil in the woods and there was plenty of space for all of us to enjoy. The walk to Hagar Beach was not too difficult through the woods and we were able to catch a little beach time after all the wedding events were over. The hot tub was a nice bonus for relaxing afterwards too! The only down side was that the washer and dryer didn't work, but we were warned ahead of time that they were waiting for parts, so we were prepared for that. The grill could also use a good cleaning! Overall, very comfortable and we will have very fond memories of our stay here.

Our family went to Michigan for vacation and really enjoyed this property. We had 9 adults and 3 children and were very comfortable. It was within a 10-15 min drive to St Joseph’s which was awesome for the kids and 25 to Saugatuck (Take the Dune Ride on the Jeep!). Our only issue was the toilet in the basement did not work for our last 2 days which was inconvenient but communication to the owners was prompt and pleasant. Would stay here again!

Communication was easy and we received timely instructions on travel and use of the VRBO Property. We loved the open layout and large windows with wooded view. There was a large amount of counter space for casual snacking, meal prep and drink area. Thankyou owners!

Communication was easy and we received timely instructions on travel and use of the VRBO Property. We loved the open layout and large windows with wooded view. There was a large amount of counter space for casual snacking, meal prep and drink area. Thankyou owners!

The owner sent helpful directions prior to our arrival. The house was comfortable, perfect for a relaxing long weekend. The hot tub was large enough for our whole party. Close to a park with access to the beach. Great experience!

Woodshores Retreat is a gorgeous home and property as pictured on the site. The cleaning crew was still there when we arrived eventhough it was over an after after check-in time and they explained that the people before were not very clean so that wasn't very comforting but when we were finally allowed to enter we were very pleased. The property manager informed us that she would not be able to fix some minor issues like the lights out in a closet and a cracked toilet in the master bathroom but that didn't turn out to bother us. My biggest disappointment was the communication upon checkout. We tried to reach out at about 830 because we got a late start and were traveling with lots of children but didn't hear back so we hustled as best we could because we wanted to be sure to leave a clean space behind us. Well unfortunately, after packing up the fridge I left our small cooler basket that was filled to the brim with deli meats, cheeses, 2 boxes of butter and other frozen items to be grabbed on the way out. After reaching out a day later after we were home and unpacked I was informed that my food was all thrown out. I would have understood if this were open food that was discarded but since my food was so clearly packed to go I really would have appreciated a call so I could have returned while I was still in the area. I was very disappointed to say the very least.

Woodshores Retreat is a gorgeous home and property as pictured on the site. The cleaning crew was still there when we arrived eventhough it was over an after after check-in time and they explained that the people before were not very clean so that wasn't very comforting but when we were finally allowed to enter we were very pleased. The property manager informed us that she would not be able to fix some minor issues like the lights out in a closet and a cracked toilet in the master bathroom but that didn't turn out to bother us. My biggest disappointment was the communication upon checkout. We tried to reach out at about 830 because we got a late start and were traveling with lots of children but didn't hear back so we hustled as best we could because we wanted to be sure to leave a clean space behind us. Well unfortunately, after packing up the fridge I left our small cooler basket that was filled to the brim with deli meats, cheeses, 2 boxes of butter and other frozen items to be grabbed on the way out. After reaching out a day later after we were home and unpacked I was informed that my food was all thrown out. I would have understood if this were open food that was discarded but since my food was so clearly packed to go I really would have appreciated a call so I could have returned while I was still in the area. I was very disappointed to say the very least.

The property was beautiful and we had a great time. The rooms were big and spacious. The kitchen and dining area were open so we were able to cook and converse with one another

The property was beautiful and we had a great time. The rooms were big and spacious. The kitchen and dining area were open so we were able to cook and converse with one another

good location, it was very close to lake Michigan. easy walk to the beach. wooded lot was relaxing, we enjoyed the hot tub.

good location, it was very close to lake Michigan. easy walk to the beach. wooded lot was relaxing, we enjoyed the hot tub.

Great host

Beautiful and spacious home for our large family. We had more than we needed from the fully stocked kitchen to the fully stocked wooded area for fires. Perfect location minutes away from the beach. Hagar beach was clean with breathtaking views. We will be booking this property again in the future. The Host always answered our questions quickly. Slice of paradise.

Great place for a big gathering. It’s really wooded and walkable to the beach but beware it’s about a half of a mile wooded walk.

Great host

This was a lovely home, nestled off the beaten track in a lovely wooded area but within minutes of beautiful Hagar beach. It was wonderful spending every day of our stay in the beautiful (warm) waters of Lake Michigan and relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day. The house was well stocked with every day necessities including plenty of towels, dishes, kitchen appliances, fresh coffee grounds, spices. Our hosts were most accommodating, very cordial and always timely with responding to our communications. Highly recommend!

Beautiful and spacious home for our large family. We had more than we needed from the fully stocked kitchen to the fully stocked wooded area for fires. Perfect location minutes away from the beach. Hagar beach was clean with breathtaking views. We will be booking this property again in the future. The Host always answered our questions quickly. Slice of paradise.

Overall I'm giving this property 5-stars because I don't think there was anything wrong with it and it still provided us a great time for a few days. The house was a classic 90's house and had some minor issues with it, like the bathroom off of the living room's sink leaking on to the counter any time you used the sink. Also it should be noted, while you can *technically* walk to the beach (it really is SO close) I will say that it just became apparent driving was going to be easier for us. If you are carrying anything more than a towel to the beach you will want to drive - and kids are an absolute no-go on walking utilizing the footpath. That being said, the drive was about as easy/close as you can get & we went multiple times/day and enjoyed it every time. We also had difficulty with the grill as the ignitor would not light a flame... we ultimately had to drive down to the nearest gas station to get a lighter to attempt to get the grill started which was a bit of a pain - but we got the grill to work finally! We did not end up using the hot tub, but it looked like it would have been nice had we decided to get in. Overall, the house served the purpose we wanted and we had a great time there. We had enough space & bedrooms for the kids and adults to all sleep comfortably which made it great.

This was a lovely home, nestled off the beaten track in a lovely wooded area but within minutes of beautiful Hagar beach. It was wonderful spending every day of our stay in the beautiful (warm) waters of Lake Michigan and relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day. The house was well stocked with every day necessities including plenty of towels, dishes, kitchen appliances, fresh coffee grounds, spices. Our hosts were most accommodating, very cordial and always timely with responding to our communications. Highly recommend!

Overall I'm giving this property 5-stars because I don't think there was anything wrong with it and it still provided us a great time for a few days. The house was a classic 90's house and had some minor issues with it, like the bathroom off of the living room's sink leaking on to the counter any time you used the sink. Also it should be noted, while you can *technically* walk to the beach (it really is SO close) I will say that it just became apparent driving was going to be easier for us. If you are carrying anything more than a towel to the beach you will want to drive - and kids are an absolute no-go on walking utilizing the footpath. That being said, the drive was about as easy/close as you can get & we went multiple times/day and enjoyed it every time. We also had difficulty with the grill as the ignitor would not light a flame... we ultimately had to drive down to the nearest gas station to get a lighter to attempt to get the grill started which was a bit of a pain - but we got the grill to work finally! We did not end up using the hot tub, but it looked like it would have been nice had we decided to get in. Overall, the house served the purpose we wanted and we had a great time there. We had enough space & bedrooms for the kids and adults to all sleep comfortably which made it great.

We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with our adult children, their spouses and our one year old twin grandsons. The week was fabulous! Close to stores, restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. We had more than enough room. The owners were very responsive and thought if everything! They even had spices for cooking!!!! Just wonderful, I highly recommend this beautiful property!!!