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Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW!

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Comfortable living room
Your home away from home.
All New Kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, disposal and more!
Relaxing  23' Brick Enclosed Screen Porch.
The 'Beach' Room with Deluxe King Size Bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • White Pine Winery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Beach Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bonny Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Cozy Cottage Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book 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. 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!

Property manager

Cindy Barinholtz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must sign and agree to the rules in a paper rental contract, which will be mailed after the reservation is complete.
Housekeeping fee is for basic cleaning, change of bedding. Guests must clean up their own messes.
No pets or strangers you have met are allowed in the house.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Saint Joseph

Located in Saint Joseph, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Free Run Cellars are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Silver Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 4 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown St. Joseph! Walk to EVERYTHING! Best Price in town! Book NOW! located?

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of White Pine Winery and Silver Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer P.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's Weekend

The place was cozy. Clean. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Joseph

Great location and super cute home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Comfortable Cottage within walking distance to many Saint Joseph attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Barinholtz

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I grew up in Evanston, Illinois just 2 hours from St. Joseph. I discovered the area about 14 years ago and fell in love with it. I have traveled around the country and never found all the attributes that St. Joseph has to offer. I have owned Kismet Cottage for 13 years now and 6 years ago opened a fun novelty gift shop in downtown St. Joseph, State Street Stuff. For the last three years we have been voted best gift shop in southwest Michigan! We also have been featured in the new documentary film, "Uncle Fun, you're the one!" Featuring Fun stores around the country.

Why they chose this property

After searching for several years for the perfect St. Joseph Cottage we chose this property for a variety of reasons. We Love the location, just a block and a half from downtown. We wanted to be up the bluff, so as not to have to deal with sand in the cottage. This property had all the charm of the 100 year old cottage that it is, but has been totally updated in all the important areas.

What makes this property unique

We LOVE the 23' enclosed screen porch! There is a porch swing, couch and 2 chairs. It is the perfect spot to sit outside and watch the world go by. We also loved that the bedrooms are big enough to accommodate a King & Queen size beds!

Languages:

English

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