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

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

St. Joseph, MI

White Pine Winery
2 min walk
Broad Street Cafe
1 min walk
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
4 min walk
Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
6 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

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!

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from White Pine Winery. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 1.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Steps from White Pine Winery and 11 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Saint Joseph cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Cindy Barinholtz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car not required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels
Coffee grinder
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Alarm clock

Bathrooms

1.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Hairdryer
Soap
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Games
Music library
Video library
Books
Stereo
CD player

Outdoor areas

Furnished patio
Garden
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

On the lake
In the city centre
Near a hospital

Things to do

Golf privileges
Fitness facilities nearby
Winery tours nearby
Golf nearby
Marina nearby
Casino nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Swimming nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 1000 sq ft (92.9 sq m)

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Jennifer P.

4 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kim c.

1 Nov 2024

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.

27 Oct 2024

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.

21 Oct 2024

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.

16 Sept 2024

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.

31 May 2024

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.

28 May 2024

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

Travelled with group

20 May 2024

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

22 Oct 2023

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.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl's Weekend

The place was cozy. Clean. Everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

16 Oct 2023

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

10 Oct 2023

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.

11 Sept 2023

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

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Montgomery

21 Aug 2023

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.

30 Jul 2023

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.

28 Jun 2023

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.

7 Jun 2023

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.

21 May 2023

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.

24 Nov 2022

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.

5 Nov 2022

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.

24 Oct 2022

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

12 Oct 2022

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