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Great Escape on Lake Michigan

Great Escape on Lake Michigan

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Relaxing on the bluff, enjoying the view!
Front of the house, side yard and lake as seen from the parking area.
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Private kitchen
Interior

Overview of Great Escape on Lake Michigan

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Benton Harbor, MI
  • Popular LocationHarbor Shores Golf Club7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLakeland Regional Medical Center11 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Great Escape on Lake Michigan

Recently remodeled beach house on Lake Michigan.

Summer rentals a weekly only - Saturday to Saturday.

Large west facing deck complete with furniture and new gas grill - great place to watch the beautiful sunsets over the lake. Two acres of beautiful property on a 100 foot bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.Large mowed yard perfect for playing frisbee, soccer, etc... surrounded by trees, and,there's a great tire swing.

Stairs from the property (approx.200) lead down to large private beach (200 feet of beach). Plenty of driftwood around for bonfires. Walk for miles either north or south. Search for beach treasures. Quiet surroundings.

Our rental rate includes all fees and taxes.

Enjoy the shops and great restaurants of Saint Joseph. Plenty of fresh fruit stands, farms, and local wineries with great wine within minutes to visit and enjoy.

Two hours from Chicago!

This is the perfect place to relax and escape.

No pets or smoking, please.

One large bedroom with a double bed - upstairs. One med. sized bedroom with a double bed - upstairs. One small bedroom with two twin beds - upstairs. One large bedroom with two double beds - downstairs. One med. sized bedroom with a queen bed - downstairs.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Jodie Nettelhorst

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view
Lakefront home, perfect getaway
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Lakefront home, perfect getaway

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Benton Harbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • White Pine Winery - 9 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 10 min drive
  • Sarett Nature Center - 11 min drive
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand Crossing - 10 min drive
  • La Perla Produce - 11 min drive
  • Blossom Trails Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Azul Tequila - 8 min drive
  • Silver Harbor Brewing Company - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Property!
We had a wonderful time visiting the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph areas during the week we stayed at this rental. The vista views were amazing and the beach was so handy! The only suggestion that I would make is a good power wash of the back of the house and deck. Also the tire swing needs to be raised for swinging. We hope to be back some day! Thank you for sharing this lovely property with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views! Relaxing getaway!
This property is gorgeous. The view is beautiful. The beach is private and clean. There are many things around to do if you'd like or if you just want to grab groceries and cookout on this little piece of heaven that will work too. There are plenty of books and board games to entertain the family! Jodie is a great host! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
We had a group of 10 ladies that stayed here for a girls weekend and it was the perfect place! We all had a bed to sleep on and plenty of bathrooms and space to hangout. The lake was such an added bonus and enjoyed the walk along it. Check in/out went smoothly. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taryn C., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay for a group
We booked this property for a employee retreat - we had 8 adults stay. Plenty of room for everyone, great outdoor spaces for hanging out. We loved the large dining area (for eating and for board games) and the fire pit. We would absolutely return. Very clean and well-equipped!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sky O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute gem
Jodie has found an absolute gem of a property and we are so thankful she is sharing it with others. The home was perfectly clean and the accommodations could not have been better. The home itself was one of the best I have rented, ever! The back porch and backyard are breathtaking. We spent so much time enjoying sunsets, fires in the fire pits, swings on the tire swing and more. This property would get a 5/5 with just everything I mentioned. However, it also has an utterly fantastic beach. The walk down (and up) was very manageable for my 2.5 year old and 5 year old, along with my 65+ parents. The beachfront is super clean and stocked with all the chairs and toys you could need. In addition, the area around the property was great too. For runners/walkers/bikers there were so many great options for us to get some miles in. Thank you for letting us rent your home!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jodie Nettelhorst

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Hi! I am Jodie Nettelhorst. My husband and I have owned this house and property since 2000. My family has been vacationing in Southwest Michigan since I was young. My mom owns the house and property next door but it just wasn't big enough now that my siblings and I have families of our own. So, my husband and I bought this property so we could have more room for more people to visit and vacation together. My siblings and I look forward to the whole family getting together one week in the summer for our reunion, no matter where in the world everyone is living. We do our best to maintain and improve our property by reinvesting our profits every year. We work to create and maintain a safe, fun, comfortable place for our family and other families to relax and enjoy. We enjoy it when other families can come and share in our special place on the lake.

Why they chose this property

My family has been enjoying vacations in Southwest Michigan all my life. We started vacationing in New Buffalo. As it got more crowded, we moved up to the St. Joseph area. Around 1990, my mom bought her first vacation house in the area on Lake Michigan. It is beautiful property but as my siblings and I married and had kids we outgrew the house. In 2000 my Mom's neighbors wanted to sell. We ended buying the house and property and now have plenty of room for our families to gather, and, plenty of room to share when we can't use it.

What makes this property unique

We have a large, secluded lot. It has two acres of mowed, grassy yard space. The house and property are on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The sunsets are spectacular and the lake is your western horizon. We try to keep the house as comfortable and carefree as possible. That's the way we like it when we go on vacation.
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