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Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Fall 2024/SUMMER 2025 Booking NOW!

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Exterior detail
Smart TV, DVD player, toys, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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St. Joseph, MI
  • White Pine Winery
    2 min walk
  • FuzzyButz Pet Bakery
    4 min walk
  • Box Factory for the Arts
    7 min walk
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    6 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Saint Joseph

A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of Saint Joseph, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and White Pine Winery. .This cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Box Factory for the Arts.

What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Silver Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 4 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Azul Tequila - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Fall 2024/SUMMER 2025 Booking NOW!

Perfectly located in the heart of downtown Saint Joseph. Don't settle for a cramped hotel room. Let Kismet Cottage be your home away from home! Walk to Silver Beach, Downtown & Everything St. Joseph has to offer! Get away to our CLEAN and comfortable, "Kismet Cottage" home. Cozy enough for 2, comfortable for up to 7. Charming, vintage, updated, 1,000+ square foot, 2 story. 3 bedrooms featuring cotton sheets and feather pillows Newer, fully equipped kitchen. Newer bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Kick back on the inviting 23' brick screen porch with vintage bamboo couch and chairs. Cozy yard with patio, gas BBQ, picnic table, glider rockers and charm. Tastefully decorated throughout. You won't want to leave. If you are a beach bum, paddle boarder, wine lover, craft beer consumer, shopper, festival goer, foodie, music lover, art lover, crafter, fisherman, boater, golfer, antiquer, walker, lighthouse fan, chocolate lover, volleyball player, skateboarder or fun-seeker, this area has it all. Take a ride on our full size Carousel or splash in our interactive fountain! Laugh yourself silly at State Street Stuff, voted best gift store in SW Michigan.
For your convenience, Kismet Cottage is stocked with local area menus, activity guides and brochures. Saint Joseph is the perfect vacation town. Park your car and stroll the brick streets lined with boutiques, museums, kids activities, cafes and eateries! Clean, disinfected & comfortable! Contact me about weeks that may be available even if my calendar shows otherwise. Book early! If the week you are hoping for is already booked, contact me anyway. Our guests LOVE us! We are the MOST popular cottage in Saint Joseph! I start booking for summer a YEAR in advance! Book early! Once you discover Kismet Cottage we know you'll want to return again and again!
Your home away from home!! After a long day enjoying all Saint Joseph has to offer, Kismet Cottage will be a welcome refuge. Watch a movie. Play a game. Have a BBQ. Relax on the brick enclosed screen porch. "When you enter some vacation rentals you feel as though you have been deceived. The Kismet Cottage is not one of those. It is a charming little house in downtown St. Joseph, MI with three bedrooms and lots of comfy beds! The owner definitely takes a lot of pride in this vacation rental by the way the house feels and looks when you enter it...." (guest review). Choose Kismet Cottage... because maybe it was meant to be. Welcome home!: All the comforts of home including: WiFi, Cable TV, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, microwave, garbage disposal, pots, pans, bake ware, dishes, utensils, toaster, coffee pot, newer furnace with central air, outdoor gas BBQ, inviting patio & patio furniture with gliders and table, radios, alarm clocks, Smart TV ,Throwback VCR with movie library, music, games, books, puzzles. Complimentary popcorn and beverages. 3 bedrooms sleep up to 7 with 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 full and 2 twins. This area has something for everyone! Park your car!: Located on Broad St, 1&1/2 blocks away from the light at Main st. that crosses over into downtown. 2&1/2 blocks from the stairs down to the train station, Silver Beach, the Carousel, Curious Kids Museum Annex, Compass Rose Fountain & World's Largest Kaleidoscope. Relax at Silver Beach, voted one of the top ten beaches in America by Parents Magazine. Let the kids Splash in our interactive outdoor fountain! Experience an outdoor concert, Antique show or Farmers Market. Hike a lake shore path or wander out to 2 historic Lighthouses. Take in an art gallery or artist studio. Explore the children's museum. Shop for clothes, toys, books, furniture, antiques and more. (Don't miss the original five and dime) Bring your boat. Indulge in fine or casual dining, chocolate and cafes. Enjoy the nightlife, festivals and events. Or... Take a short drive and explore nearby Benton Harbor, Union Pier, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Coloma, South Haven, Van Buren State Park, Blueberry Picking, Wineries, Breweries and more!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A Smart television with cable programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Cindy Barinholtz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The #1 Choice in Downtown St. Joseph!
The #1 Choice in Downtown St. Joseph! Summer 2020 now booking!

Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Fall 2024/SUMMER 2025 Booking NOW! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little House
Charming little house was in a perfect location. Check in was easy and house was very clean. Easy short walk to downtown St. Joseph, restaurants and shopping. Golf course was short drive. The owner, Cindy, was very helpful with suggestions for dining and events. There a fire house right next door and a church behind the house, so sleeping was a challenge at times since the church chimes ring EVERY hour all night long! Thank goodness there werent any sirens at night from the fire station too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s trip
Location is great. Through instructions and easy access. Walk to restaurants and shops and Silver beach for sunset. Everyone had their own room. Nice having a powder room down stairs. If there were elderly or folks with climbing issues the stairs could be a problem. Wouldn’t suggest a brighter strip of paint on the last step and at the landing. Otherwise great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

caryn p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and Close to Everything
We had a lovely stay. The property was warm and comfortable and so close to everything. The manager was very quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved St Joes
We had a lovely weekend, weather was perfect, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Cindy gave us some great recommendations for shopping and restaurants and kept in touch with us during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time visit to Michigan
We had a great time staying here and the beds were very comfortable. There was coffee/tea, and all the shampoo and soaps were provided. Would recommend to anyone visiting Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location. Stairs would be dangerous for elderly or small children. A bit dark and gloomy. Beds were great and everything very clean. Extra charge for bath towels seemed a bit crazy so we didn't use them. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was clean and in the perfect location. Close to downtown shops and places to eat. I would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Lowell, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
This place had everything we needed- Cindy was very gracious and made us feel welcome. Was great to be able to walk to all the restaurants and shopping. We use VRBO regularly, and this was one of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed. One caveat- it is an older home, so not a great choice if someone in your group has mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Weekend
The place was cozy. Clean. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall trip
Great location and central to everything we wanted to do- can walk to plenty of restaurants etc. House is clean and comfortable. Perfect for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith P., Cincinnati , Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
Conveniently located to the beach and downtown. Enjoyed the many restaurants and the farmers market. Love Lake Michigan and the beautiful sunsets. Property clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Had a great weekend with the girlfriends. House was clean and as described, close to everything! Thank you Cindy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness
St. Joe diamond in the rough!
Quaint older home with basic amenities. Easy downtown/restaurant and beach access.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage walking distance to downtown St Joe’s!
We truly enjoyed our stay at Kismet Cottage! My family of 4 stayed for a week and felt right at home. The location is great for being outside of the busyness of main street but close enough to walk to restaurants and what St. Joes has to offer. The cottage is quaint and met our needs as a home base. Check in was easy and the house was very tidy and clean. Thanks Cindy for creating such a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We stayed for a week at Kismet Cottage. The location is very convenient for trips to the beach and downtown shopping. The home is older, but it was very clean. The beds were very comfortable and the owner responded quickly to questions. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Property was as described. Convenient to St Joe and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larkin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Wonderful weekend I’m St. Joseph. So much to do and see. Kismet College is located so close to everything. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
This property was perfect for our girls, wine weekend. We could walk downtown. House was cozy with enough beds for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Cindy's property is exactly what we were looking for to spend our time in St Joe. The house is walkable to downtown and the beach and easy to park at the house in a quiet residential neighborhood. When we arrived, we felt immediately at home. The property is clean and well stocked in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry to support our busy family throughout the week. We loved the games, puzzles, books, Smart TV, and all of the menus, and local information. Cindy is very easy to access before and during the stay. She personally reached out to me multiple times prior to arrival to keep us well informed of arrival process, parking, information about the home, and inquiring about our interests to help identify what local events may interest us. We would stay at Cindys property again and would recommend to our friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
Enjoyed a girls trip to St. Joseph and four of us stayed at Cindy's cottage. It was very clean and aside from having to bring our own bath towels and hair dryer, it had everything we needed. It is literally just blocks away from everything so we didn't need our car at all and walked to the beach, shops, and many restaurants. Cindy shared some great restaurant recommendations and was right about all of them. We also enjoyed walking through her store in town. We were out and about for most of our trip and didn't get to spend too much time at the cottage, but it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A., New Era

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Perfect location Comfortable set up Chatted with owner phone a day or two before we got there. She gave us many ideas of fun things to do a great restaurants to try out She was very knowledgeable about the area and very proud of her town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

elaine a.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Joseph
Great location and super cute home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Comfortable Cottage within walking distance to many Saint Joseph attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cindy is a joy!
Staying at Cindy’s was fantastic! She provides everything you need and more. Great location and walking distance to everything. Definitely plan on making another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021