Entire home

#1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!

Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area | Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
St. Joseph, MI
  • Popular LocationWhite Pine Winery2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSilver Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationLakeland Regional Medical Center3 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)52 min drive

Room options

About the neighborhood

Saint Joseph

Heart of Saint Joseph.Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. White Pine Winery and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

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

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
  • The Boulevard Inn & Bistro - 4 min walk
  • Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
  • Clementines Too - 9 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.

#1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 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 withvintage bamboo couch and chairs. Cozy yard with patio, gas BBQ, bistro 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 Compass Rose Fountain! Walk to our free summer water taxi! 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, CD player, cassette players, radios, alarm clocks, Smart TV , throwback VCR w/ movie library, DVD player, 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!

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
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 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/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

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
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • 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

  • 1 unit
  • 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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! to the airport?

This cottage is 34.2 mi (41-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 7-minute walk from Silver Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is #1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! to downtown Saint Joseph?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Saint Joseph.

#1 Choice! Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Summer 2024 booking now! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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