Getaway 2026: Retro Charm, Quiet Beach, Family Fun

Entire home in Benton Harbor, Michigan

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Dan
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Escape to our spacious beachfront retreat perfect for family getaways! This cozy 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home sleeps 10 guests and offers a range of amenities including a fully equipped kitchen, BBQ grill, patio, and stunning lake views. Enjoy private beach access via a nature trail to your own beach, and a front row seat to magnificent sunsets from the shaded backyard. Nearby attractions include wineries, breweries, and outdoor activities. 2025 was fully booked--book early for 2026!

The space
Cozy 3 bedrooms with Lake view in master. Family room and dining room promotes togetherness and community while you view the lake through the large windows out the back. Retro style kitchen with a (wha????) light blue fridge and boomerang countertops. Let's see you find something with this much character in Pinterest--I dare you!! You better like 7-UP because our 4x7 floral retro 7-UP sign in the kitchen will scream "crisp and clean, no caffeine, feeling 7-UP!" Every bedroom has a Roku TV including the kids bunk room and family room has a large screen. Back patio is perfect for barbecue with the Lake right in view.

But nothing will prepare you for the daily sunsets painted in real time for you over the vastness of Lake Michigan. Or the secluded beach that you and your family will enjoy, with limited interactions with others. Take one trip into town at Silver Beach and you'll be thankful you booked away from it all, with the option to battle crowds and parking.




OFF SEASON SPECIALS:
🛠️ Extended Stay Opportunities for Contractors
We welcome longer-term stays for professionals and contractors working with local employers, including:​

Whirlpool Corporation – Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Whirlpool is a leading global appliance manufacturer. ​

Cook Nuclear Plant (Indiana Michigan Power) – Located in Bridgman, this facility often brings in over 2,500 contractors for maintenance and operations. ​

Lakeland Regional Health System – A major healthcare provider in the region, employing a diverse medical staff.​

Pearson Construction Company – A full-service general contracting firm based in Benton Harbor. ​

LECO Corporation – Specializes in analytical instrumentation and is a significant local employer.​

Gast Manufacturing – Produces compressors and vacuum pumps, contributing to the area's industrial landscape.​

Our property offers amenities suited for extended stays, including high-speed internet, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living spaces to make your time in Southwest Michigan enjoyable and productive.

Guest access
Ample parking in front driveway for up to four cars. Right off M63 which is convenient but can be busy during the weekends in the summer. Don't really notice inside of home or backyard. Please be respectful of neighbors on either side.

Other things to note
Bluff walk is a few minutes up and down. 15-20 steps at top and bottom and a nice switchback trail in between. Beautiful with some handrails and trees to grip but a moderate difficulty. We maintain it well but it does shift. Kids and healthy adults will handle it no problem. But you will likely get a bit winded coming up. Still better than the 250 straight stairs some folks have. All necessary to have your own private quiet beachfront most days and not compete with the throngs of people at Silver Beach in town.

Beach chairs and umbrellas are not provided. Bring your own fun. This is because it is difficult to maintain this equipment throughout the season and meet the varying needs of each family that chooses to stay with us.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Private beach access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 357 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking garage on premises

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 63 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

Neighborhood highlights

Private backyard with trees between you and neighbors. Private backyard bluff trail to secluded sandy beach on Lake Michigan. Poly dining furniture new in 2025 on back patio overlooking Lake Michigan. On semi-busy road but quiet backyard away from it all. Easy one turn 7 min drive to downtown St Joe or Benton Harbor Arts District.

Meet your host

Superhost
63 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Ferris State University
My work: Entrepreneur
Hi, I’m Daniel. My family and I recently made the move to Southwest Michigan and feel incredibly lucky to call Michigan home. We spend as much time as we can outside whether that’s exploring the a State Park, working on small projects around the house, or just slowing down and enjoying the lake. In the summer, there’s a good chance you’ll find us in the water. We’re basically part fish once Lake Michigan warms up.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection