You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach
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!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Just a 1-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 14 minutes from Silver Beach
John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
john livingston
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
John's Beachside Cottage Short Walk Terrific Lake Michigan Beach
John's Beachside Cottage -- Short Walk To Terrific Lake Michigan Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 56 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 56 reviews
8 - Good
13
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christopher R.
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This property was exactly what I needed for my situation. It was perfectly located, clean, included everything I needed to have a comfortable stay, and the host was great to work with.
Christopher R.
Stayed 81 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy K.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent little place
Jeremy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Comfortable house. Beautiful beach. Spent a day at South Haven and a day at St Joe. A nice weekend!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia N.
5 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Feels very clean and fresh
We would stay here again!
I gave four stars on location only because of it being by a very small commercial business.
It is a very nice property and well maintained. The beds are comfy as is the living room furniture. The kitchen has plenty of dishes, glasses , etc. the screened front porch is delightful!
Thanks!!
Cynthia N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherrie A.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sherrie A.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric R.
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Eric R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
26 Aug 2024
Beautiful place
Enjoyed the home. The hike down to the beach was a bit much but the beach itself was amazing. A very comfortable home. Plenty of room.
Julie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eileen C.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet vacation
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.
Eileen C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natalie C.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
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.
Natalie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Barbara M.
22 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful base for Sisters Weekend
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.
Barbara M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Vanessa v.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day
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!
Vanessa v.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Making memories
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!
Lisa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jay O.
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great find for family of 5
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!
Jay O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Cute place and great screened in porch.
Sara S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
William D.
27 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
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!
William D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Summertime
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ana H.
28 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
All we needed
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!
Ana H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen M.
11 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Gretchen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ivo Y., Chicago, il
9 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Ivo Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Jeffrey P., Kokomo USA
1 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Louellen B.
14 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Louellen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Shannon N.
12 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Shannon N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca T.
3 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.