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Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.

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Exterior
Exterior
Lake life! Front entrance is off the furnished patio.
Front Deck - Relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine!
Spacious open concept dining and living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St. Joseph, MI
  • White Pine Winery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Murphy Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.

BEST LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN ST. JOE!
This beautiful historic house is only a short block from State St. restaurants, wineries, and boutiques. Just one block to the bluffs that will take you down the steps to Silver Beach. You can see downtown St. Joe and the bluffs from the front porch of the house!

Located on State St. in the Historic District, the "McNeil House" was originally built in 1855. While it still holds its historic charm, it resonates the coastal beach life!
We all love our pets and hate to leave them behind, so we welcome up to two well-groomed pets as long as guests agree to follow our pet rules. As a courtesy to future guests that may have severe allergies to pets, we DO NOT allow pets on the furniture or bedding, and guests must clean up any additional shedding. Pet's must be crated when left alone. Guests must pick up after them outside. We charge $175 Per pet. Please let us know if you'll be bringing a pet.

Property manager

Rebecca
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
House parties and special events are not allowed!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests may smoke outside
No special events or house parties. We allow up to 2 dogs at $175 each. Pets are not allowed on the furniture/bedding.

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
Note from host: House parties and special events are not allowed!
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

About the area

Saint Joseph

Located in Saint Joseph, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Weko Park are also worth visiting.
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St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Silver Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 5 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Azul Tequila - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. located?

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery, Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. White Pine Winery and Box Factory for the Arts are also within 15 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

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

Perfect house and location

This was our second time there. House is a perfect location and very comfortable for plenty of people to sleep. I’m sure we will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Easter with family

Great location!!! Short walk to downtown and the silver beach pizza restaurant!!!A little further walk to silver beach and or the piers!!! Great restaurants and bars within walking distance. We parked our car Thursday night and didn’t need to use our car until we left on Sunday. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great space and location

Great time, clean, spacious and comfortable with a fantastic location Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

richard d.

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

Historic multi level

Nice size bedrooms. Multiple sitting rooms. Ample linens and blankets provided, good facilities. Close to local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Family Holiday Weekend

Great location. Pretty little park across the street and just one block from downtown or the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. House was comfortable and had room enough for 11 family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louann J.

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

Great place in St Joseph MI for a family gathering.

My siblings and our families had a great holiday weekend here. The house was big enough to give everyone their own sleeping space, and the living area was great for gathering as a family. Location close to downtown and silver beach was a plus- we could walk everywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason f.

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

Great stay

The house was great and the location was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Lovely property for a family stay

Great location in central St Joseph. Across the street from small park and library. Property is well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Family reunion vacation.

Very nice historic home. It’s a short walk to shops, restaurants, Library, children’s Museum, splash pad, and beach. It was perfect for our family reunion vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Perfect place to stay

We were looking for a place that was both close to the bluff and downtown. This was perfect. Lots of room, comfortable and a great location. Communicating with the host was very easy. She answered all of our questions quickly. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Staying with Family for a Wedding

The house was great!! It's location gave us so much to do in our spare time! Kids went to the Children's museum. The fall colors were wonderful! I would definitely stay again. The kitchen was well equipped. I made breakfast and had everything I needed. The only negative I have is that there is only 1 bathroom upstairs for 4 bedrooms. It was okay for us because we were not at capacity, but it might be an issue for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryle F.

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

Magical Michigan

This was truly a magical place. Check in was easy the house was clean and as expected. Also, very well stocked. Most of all the location can’t be beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Nice house, great location

The house was very nice and clean. There was plenty of space for everybody and the location was so close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Winter weekend getaway

Nice, historic home close to beach and shops! Our first time in St. Joseph, MI and look forward to returning in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Wedding family weekend

Worked perfectly for our group for a long weekend. Nicely located for our weekend event.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Excellent Accomodations!

A large group of friends stayed here based on the number of rooms, beds, and short distance to the cute downtown area and the lake. We all enjoyed our stay. This house has a lot of charm and is on the older side, but being over 160 years old you have to expect settling in the house. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

Great home with plenty of space. I would definitely recommend and book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah j.

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

Great house in a fantastic location

We stayed at this home for 5 nights with a large family group, ages 3-68. We absolutely loved it! The house is very old in an established neighborhood one block from downtown and one block from the lake view. We walked to the beach every day and loved how close it was to everything - we barely needed the car during our trip. The house had a few minor issues (again, old house) but Rebecca was responsive and accommodating and fixed all issues to our satisfaction. We had a simply lovely stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G.

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

Perfect Location

We had a girls weekend. There were 9 of us. This house is perfect for a large group. The location is walking distance to EVERYTHING. The beds are super comfortable. An added surprise is the first floor bedroom (#2) is an en-suite. I would definitely recommend this property. I will definitely return the next time I find myself in St. Joseph. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

St. Joe State St home

Great stay-perfect location! House has old charm. Didn’t like that we had to strip beds and bring all the sheets/towels down to the rather creepy old basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Janet W., Newark, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thanksgiving stay

Good experience. Very old house with dangerous wooden steps, dim lighting, limited electrical outlets. Property was advertised with 3 bathrooms, however only had 2 1/2. Upstairs shower needs new shower curtain liner as it leaks out back. Great location! Somewhat expensive for wintertime stay. We appreciated being allowed to checkin early. But our grandchildren ended up not being able to come ☹️.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Ruth S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as described

The home was advertised as “No pets allowed,” When we got there the cleaning person was just leaving and commented that the prior guests had a large husky and she tried to get all the dog hair up, but wasn’t certain she got all of it. I looked up the listing Ava sure enough, it stated “no pets allowed.” Cleaner said many guests bring their dogs to this home. I communicated to the host that we booked the home under the assumption that no pets were allowed. Then I sent photos of the dog hair EVERYWHERE. The first night, sitting in the couch in the living room, I felt my asthma start kicking in. TBF, it also could have been that it was a 100 year old home and the basement where you need to go down to put the towels in the wash is old and musty so I’m sure there’s mold going on as well—which is to be expected in a home this old. Host did give us a $100 cleaning fee refund. Home was not as well furnished as we are used to with other VRBO’s. No salt, pepper, or any spices. No aluminum foil, waxed paper, ziplock bags, leftover containers. Many light bulbs missing. Listing states fireplace; it was actually just a piece of furniture with an electric fireplace for show only—no heat given off and in my mind, NOT a fireplace. Listing also stated there was a grill. The grill was in the attached garage and looked like it hadn’t seen the light of day in years. No way we were putting our food on it. The location is 10/10 but otherwise we would’ve passed on this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

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

Excellent

I had a great stay at this house! Plenty of room inside to accommodate my big group. It was also walking distance to the beach and some local restaurants. Definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

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

Comfortable

The house was comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brian E.

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

Amazing location

We had a fantastic time for our week stay at this property. The location is perfect, only a 1 block walk to the downtown area and 2-3 blocks to the bluff leading down to the public beach. The house itself isn't as nice as some of the other properties we've stayed at with a similar cost, but the pictures are a fair representation and the tradeoff was absolutely worth it for the location. We'd gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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