Benton Harbor Huizen

We love staying here!!! It was a beautiful house with lots of space. The loft upstairs was so cozy. The beds were super comfortable. The kitchen was set up with everything we needed to stay in and cook meals. The neighborhood is super quiet and a little secluded but not far away from the city of St Joseph. There was a nice park close by and a trail for running. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.

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First off, do yourself a favor and book this property today!!! We had the most amazing time staying at Greg & Family's cottage. Greg was an incredible host and an all-around great guy. We really appreciated the amount of communication and time he put into making sure we had everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to spend our New Year's holiday away from the city. In short, the cottage was very quaint and held the 6 of my family members comfortably. It was very well decorated and extremely welcoming. While we planned on heading out and exploring the area (more than we did), we often found ourselves staying in, cooking together, playing board games and enjoying the warmth of the fireplace. The beds throughout the cottage were extremely comfortable and overall I don't think I heard a single complaint about the entire property or experience. The property is located close to the beach and just a stone's throw away from the best that Benton Harbor & St. Joseph have to offer. The cottage was extremely clean and well taken care of. There's a feeling of character that only a home that's loved can have and this cottage definitely has that. It truly is charming! All in all, my family agrees that Greg is awesome! Upon our arrival, we were greeted with muffins, a basket of fruit, orange juice and milk. Not to mention a good conversation with Greg himself! (he goes well above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing stay and that everything you need is taken care of) Our stay at the cottage was everything that we were hoping for, the location was perfect with all the bells and whistles! We are definitely planning on coming back (when it's not the dead of winter) so we can enjoy this beautiful property and all it has to offer throughout the seasons!

Had a great time at Greg's place! The house was beautiful and cozy. We walked in and the Christmas tree and Christmas music was playing. We really enjoyed playing board games by the fireplace and exploring new breweries and restaurants. Benton Harbor is very close to wineries and not too far from destinations like Saugatauk. Thanks again!

This is a lovely home away from home. Everything we could need was provided. The neighborhood is peaceful and great for a relaxing week or weekend.

This cabin was the perfect place for us to relax and unwind over Spring Break. The secluded neighborhood and private beach were perfect for our needs and the cabin is comfortable and fun and was a great place to rest and enjoy time together as a family. We would recommend Kristi's cabin for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle and take time to unwind.

We rented the Charming Cabin largely because it was half way meeting point between ourselves and our friends in Canada. We were not disappointed and plan to return to the cabin again. Kristi was such a gracious host. She was very responsive to all my questions prior to and after booking our reservation. Kristi provided a welcome guide chalk full of background on the cabin, directions, local supermarkets, and all of Kristi's contact information. Additionally, she let me know where I could take my 13 year-old to fish in addition to the private beach near the cabin. The cabin itself was very quaint and cozy, and was well stocked with linens, kitchen utensils, and a wonderful gas fireplace to take the chill of a cool Spring evening. The neighborhood is very quite, and I never tired of the view from the kitchen window out into Lake Michigan. The location is great, with plenty of entertainment options. We went to some craft breweries and hit a few of the many local wineries. The first Sunday of the month there is a antique flea market at nearby St Joseph, which is worth a look around. We even fired up the charcoal grill and enjoyed a home-cooked steak. As much as I would love to keep this little gem to myself, I have to say, you owe it to yourself to spend some time at the "Charming Cabin". This was our first AirBnB experience, and it far exceeded our expectations, along with our wonderful host - thanks again Kristi - you were amazing!

Kristi was easy to communicate with and was personally interested in our satisfaction. She answered any question we had and provided more than we could ask for. Anything we could think of was available at the cabin (which means we packed way too much!) The cabin looks rustic on the outside but is very modern on the inside. Comfortable furniture, plenty of technology and the kitchen has more than I could ever need. The grounds are beautifully kept. One word of caution: if you use the clothes drying rack, take your stuff off before the automatic sprinklers turn on! The beach is a 5 minute walk away through a friendly neighborhood and down 58 stairs (I counted.) The sand, waves and sunset were beautiful!

Great cabin, location and host.

Our family felt right at home the moment we walked in the door. The cabin was charming, very clean and had every possible amenity you could imagine. Kristi did a fantastic job at communicating with us before and after we had arrived. We definitely will be back again!

Kristi was more than accommodating to our last minute booking! We were so ecstatic to see that her beautiful home was open for a booking as we were coming into town for a wedding at Sundance Studios. We loved having a home away from home and being a part of the beautiful neighborhood for our stay. We went for a run, and the neighborhood beach is quaint and would've been perfect on a summer day. The local grocery store was wonderful and we enjoyed shopping there and making breakfast and lunch. We felt like we had known Kristi forever, and really hope to bring our family back to her wonderful cabin in the future.

Love this cozy cabin and Kristi is a great host. Very helpful and easy to communicate with

What a delightful experience! Kaye is such a thoughtful and accessible host. Her lovely farmhouse is comfortably appointed, and includes all the amenities of home, 23 acres of groomed trails, and a stone-ringed fire pit, perfect for evening fires. My family and I so enjoyed our stay, and have begun planning a return visit. Everything about our visit was perfect! My family says our stay at Kaye's Michigan farmhouse was one of our best vacations ever!

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Our experience was tremendous. From the accessibility of the Host, Kaye, to the great home, location and comfort. The farm house was so quaint, yet very casual and comfortable. You feel as comfortable as being in your own home while on vacation. We would absolutely look to stay here again.

Kaye had homemade strawberry jam, bread and wine for me when I arrived. The home is very sweet and the location is fabulous I would stay there again

Kay was an excellent host. Was quick to answer if we needed anything. We had a wonderful stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this renovated antique home, located with easy access to the art district in Benton Harbor as well as downtown St. Joseph / Silver Beach. Kaye was very accommodating of our 3 young children, as well as a last minute change to have my sister stay with us. The kids loved the tire swing out back, as well as the board games. The neighborhood is quaint and peaceful, and there's a nice Berry U-Pick a couple of minutes down the street. My wife loved the way the interior was designed and styled. Kaye and her husband were extraordinarily friendly, and very responsive to emails. We definitely look forward to staying here again when we return for a visit to SW Michigan!!!

This is the second time I've used AirBnB. The first was owned by a company; this was owned by an actual person--and the difference was felt. The personal touches Kaye added for us were tremendous. We were in a bind where we had to stay in MI for an uncertain amount of time. We didn't know when we'd be checking in or out and Kaye was more than accommodating for us when I told her our situation. We had a newborn with us and I was worried about the heat wave that was forecasted; Kaye went out and bought window air conditioners for us. That's what I mean by owned by an actual person. As for the space, it was perfect. When I got home, I bought the same bed that's in the first-floor bedroom! The house is located just north of the St. Joseph hotspots. Being within a 5-10 minute drive from everything was nice because we could do stuff and not pay vacation town prices for lodging. Silver Beach is definitely a thing to do with kids. And Silver Beach Pizza is a must! So, if you're looking for a place to vacation in the area, I would definitely recommend staying here. It has everything--a wonderful space, a comfortable distance from everything, affordable price, and the best hostess you could ask for.

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I loved being at the top of the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Even though we couldn't enjoy the lake as much as we would in the summer, we took several opportunities to walk along the beach and enjoy the sound of the waves. This would be a wonderful place for an extended family to enjoy being together.

Great yard , beautiful sunsets, quite beach... Large bedrooms with much privacy. Modern, well supplied kitchen and bathrooms. Rustic setting. My extended family gathered here for a funeral in Benton Harbor where we grew up. This was a perfect location to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the lake. The bluff setting is breathtaking. The steps down to the beach was an adventure and fun for even the 4 year old (maybe 200 steps). We enjoyed the fire pit and brought bocci to play in the yard. Would go back in a heart beat. Found a great pizza place, DiMaggio's, 5 miles north. Very good Restaurants in St Joe and Benton Harbor. Lots of things to do in the area... House of David, Silver Beach, Harbor Shores golf, charming downtown St Joseph, to name a few.

We came to celebrate my boyfriends birthday with our family and a couple friends. The house sleeps a diverse group very well and everyone felt that they had some privacy if needed. The kitchen was fantastic and well equipped with everything we needed to make meals on the grill and serve our group. The stairs are a handful up and down but served as a great workout and the private beach was very enjoyable although it rained most of our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings and the sounds of the wind in the trees. Great weekend away from the city and great value! I'd highly recommend!

Our host was VERY responsive to our needs. The place was clean and spacious. The kitchen was well equipped.

Frederick was available to answer any questions I had leading up to and during our stay. The house was great, necessities were provided (towels, pots and pans, etc.), and overall we had a great experience.

The listing was accurate! Large home with plenty of beds and bedrooms. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of space in the large yard. We had a large group and we all had a blast playing outside (badminton, can jam, bocce ball) and watching the beautiful sunsets. The steps were a challenge but we took that trip once a day. The beach was also so nice and private. Took walks along the beach and the other people down there were so friendly!

The location of the home was fantastic! We enjoyed the lake view from the back yard and home. The beach was very nice. The home had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

Great private place, perfect for a long weekend. Beach front access and close to St. Joe.

We had an excellent stay in Benton Harbor at Purdys home. This is truly unique, beautiful, and spacious rental. It's a short drive from the hubbub of the cities but well worth it for privacy and a romantic retreat. Highly recommend it if you want to unplug! A clean home well appointed with linens and beautifully decorated with antiques. We were lucky enough to enjoy the front room while snow was falling, truly beautiful! I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area needing accommodations!

We had a lovely stay at Bianca's house, the place is very unique and the hosts were very welcoming and hospitable. Very child friendly which is nice, especially since you are staying in a room at their house. Lots of space both inside and outside to feel like you had enough private space, but was still able to socialize with the hosts- a lovely, very interesting and fun couple!

Wonderful place. Great location very easy to get too. Beautiful and very clean. Tammy is great to work with.

We stayed at the Darn Barn in the winter with a large group of friends, including kids. It was large and spacious with many bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate us all. The house would benefit from a thorough cleaning as well as fixing some broken items and adding some more kitchen supplies. If some updates were made, we would definitely stay at the Darn Barn again given the great price and location.

Enjoyed the spacious house and the beach access which was a little challenging with 100 or steps. Had a comfortable with good amenities except for the septic tank.

Great location; love the old character of the barn but could use some updates here and there. Place needs some serious cleaning. Bugs crawling everywhere; dead bugs also lying everywhere. Carpet smells. Some bed covers & blankets had stains on them - had to wash everything ourselves before using them. This place can accommodate a large group. We made the best of our stay.

This place was a wonderful place to stay. Our hosts were incredibly welcoming and also gave us some perfect dinner suggestions. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Ann was super responsive from the very first contact. She and her husband, Tim, were friendly hosts without being intrusive. The vintage barn was an amazing and unique setting. The vineyard in the back was lovely. And there were plenty of comfortable seating areas outside to enjoy the outdoors. The location was ideal, an easy drive to Grand Mere State Park, downtown St. Joseph, and lots of local wineries. Best of all, the hosts and Barn were dog friendly. Altogether, a lovely weekend stay in beautiful southwestern Michigan!

We had a great time at the Red Barn Lodge. Our host, Ann, was very hospitable and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. There were numerous thoughtful touches - from fresh tomatoes picked from the garden to suggestions for local restaurants and attractions. The barn itself had great charm, and comfortably fit our group of 4 adults. The location was nicely centrally located to many of southwest Michigan's attractions, and served as a great home base as we explored the area. We certainly plan to be back and would recommend to anyone looking to visit the area.

Ann was warm and wonderful. She was easy to communicate with via our arrival and anything we needed during our stay. Ann goes above and beyond as a host--she had pumpkin bread and other treats waiting for us when we arrived and helped us find an iron that we needed for a wedding that day. The barn was both cozy and spacious and well equipped, with lots of interesting knick knacks to give it character. Highly recommend!

The barn was amazing, beat all of our expectations by a lot! Wonderful setting backing up to vineyards, very cute and nicely decorated inside. Ann and her husband Tim were perfect hosts, even provided delicious freshly baked breads upon arrival. We'd certainly stay again and would highly recommend anyone else who might be considering it as well.

Red Barn Lodge was above and beyond what we expected, not a single detail was missed. House was immaculate and cozy, our beds were neat, clean and ready for us, very comfortable. The vintage furniture and "touches" around the house were all one-of-a-kind, incredibily unique and creative. No clutter. Our host, Ann, left the four of us several baked goods (four muffins, four brownies, four scones and a lemon poundcake), a full fridge of fresh milk, eggs, juice, bagels, etc and ground starbucks coffee. The front and back yard were peaceful, quiet, had beautiful vintage furniture, a beautiful garden and potted plants, garden statues and well-kept trees, both the front and the back yard were full of nature and wonderful colors. Ann and her husband Tim were very welcoming; when we got there they showed us around, etc, they made themselves available by giving us their mobile numbers and showing us to their house which is also on the property, but we did not see the all weekend until we left when they stopped to say goodbye while we loaded our car. Myself, My husband, My sister and My brother-in-law all felt we were able to enjoy a relaxing, private weekend without having to pay for an over-crowded, over-priced hotel.

Great place with lots of character. Comfortable beds in sleeping areas upstairs and downstairs, kitchen with everything you'll need and more, and a nice area to walk around or have an evening fire pit.

Fun, eclectic, sweet little place perfect for a Saint Joe area getaway. It's close to several beaches, breweries, etc. Great hosts that made me smile each time we talked and kept us supplied with fresh baked goodies! My family will return!

Everything was exactly how Kerry had described it in the listing. The house was welcoming and the perfect weekend getaway from Chicago! We took several walks around the neighborhood and it neighbors were just as welcoming. 10-15 min drive to St. Joe's and several wineries. Perfect location and value. We will definitely be back!

Exactly as described. The place was clean and fully equipped. I was working in the area and brought my 2 year old and baby with me. We did a lot of cooking and the home has everything you would need to make healthy meals. The house is very family friendly with enough space. Hagar park is nearby. Unfortunately we didn't have great weather when we visited but this place must be awesome in summer. My toddler enjoyed the great big yard despite the weather. Kerry and Mary were very responsive to questions and queries. Though the furnishings aren't modern, the whole place has the feel of "home". Great value for money too.

Great place, this was our 2nd stay there. Would stay again!!

Private location, easy access to major highway, easy to find. A little bumpy at the start as we had to scoop snow to get in and had to immediately wash sheets as there were mouse droppings under bed pillow, mattress and definitely in the pullout couch, which we couldn't use. Pretty smelly also. Cabin is definitely run-down and rustic, but it was supplied with everything we needed including dishes, towels, bed sheets, Keurig (a nice surprise), pots/pans, washer/dryer, and dishwasher. If it hadn't been for the mouse droppings and smell, it would have been just right.

The house was nice and exactly as described. The area was perfect for our stay.

The place was clean, cozy, and an excellent value for the price. Three minute drive to the beach and South Haven and St Joe's are close as well. Highly recommended! Thank you Kerry

My husband and two other guys needed to stay in Michigan a month for work at the Palisades nuclear plant. I drove out to stay with them the last week and a half. When I pick a place I always read the reviews and look at the price, the guys work long hours and aren't at the place much anyway. This place was so reasonably priced and was exactly what it said "rustic and cozy!" We travel a lot and try to bring everything we need with. This place had everything you could possibly need! If we ran out of anything it was there. The refrigerator and cabinets were stacked full of condiments, spices, coffee, laundry soap, toiletries, a Weber grill with charcoal and lighter fluid, and anything else you could possibly need. I did try to replace garbage bags, toilet paper and things we used of theirs because I felt guilty and wasn't going to leave anything empty. I was in contact numerous times with Kerry's mom Mary. She was very prompt and helpful with any questions we had! I love the area right across the road from Lake Michigan, I was by myself most the time while my husband worked and there was a little park down the road that I could walk to the beach and go for long beach walks! It was close to St. Joseph and Southhaven which I enjoyed! We already have another stay planned at this place, it fit our needs perfectly!!!

This was easily one of the best air bnb experience I've had. Perfect cabin, gorgeous neighborhood, great price, gracious hosts and super simple check in process (which is so appreciated). Highly recommended!!