St. Joseph Vacation Rental - Kismet Cottage, #1 choice! - Walk To Everything! — Property 321378

Summary of the vacation rental cottage, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 1 bathroom, 1 half bathrooms

St. Joseph cottage rental - Comfy Living Room
Rates (shown in USD)
$275 - $900/week
Call Cindy Barinholtz
847 967-7997
(International 847 967-7997)
 
Email Owner
Property type:
cottage, 1000 sq. ft. 
Location type:
beach, downtown  
Highlights:
beach, downtown, air-conditioning, washing machine, fishing  
  • St. Joseph cottage rental - Comfy Living Room

    Comfy Living Room

  • St. Joseph cottage rental - the 'Beach' Room

    the 'Beach' Room

  • St. Joseph cottage rental - All New Kitchen fully equipped

    All New Kitchen fully equipped

  • St. Joseph cottage rental - Relaxing  23' Brick Enclosed Screen Porch

    Relaxing 23' Brick Enclosed Screen Porch

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Description of the St. Joseph vacation cottage rental

Don't settle for a cramped hotel room. Let Kismet Cottage be your home away from home! Get away to our clean and new, Kismet Cottage. Cozy enough for 2, comfortable for up to 8. 1,000+ square foot, 2 story. 3 bedrooms featuring cotton sheets, down comforters and feather pillows (1 king pillow-top, 1 queen pillow-top, 1 full, 2 twins). New, fully equipped kitchen. New bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Kick back on the inviting 23' brick screen porch with couch and porch swing. Patio with gas BBQ. Relaxing newly furnished living room. Tastefully decorated throughout. You won't want to leave. Don't let the low price fool you. We are the most popular cottage in Saint Joseph! Our guests LOVE us! *****Scroll to the bottom of the listing to read ACTUAL comments from our Cottage Guest Book!**** Once you discover Kismet Cottage we know you'll want to return again and again. Kismet Cottage is perfectly located in the heart of Saint Joseph.

Location

Nearest beach:   Beach at 0.5 Miles
Car: not necessary

Walk to everything!!! 1-5 blocks from Silver Beach (One of the top 10 in America; Parents Magazine!), Downtown Shops, Cafes & Eateries, Bicycle Rentals, Welcome Center, Festivals, Krasl Art Center, Curious Kids Museum, Library, Antiques on the Bluff, Farmers Market, Horse Drawn Trolley, Ceramics Painting, Jewelry Making, The Concert Bandshell, Festivals, Saint Joseph River, Box Factory for the Arts, Clementine's on the River, Saint Joseph Boathouse, Kiwanas Skateboard Park, Riverwalk, Amtrak Train Station & more!. Fall in love with Saint Joseph, MI. Less than 2 hours from Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Saint Joseph River.
St. Joseph map
marks the location of the property in Southwest Michigan

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in St. Joseph, Michigan

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
peak season Jun 1, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008 $ 900 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 Week
Notes: Festival weeks are $1,000-$1,200 per week. July 4th, Krasl Fair, Venetian Fest. & Chalk the Block.
  • $275-$900/Week (festival weeks higher)
  • Now booking for Fall 2008.
    $60 housekeeping fee per stay.
    50% deposit required.
    $300 refundable security deposit.
    Weekly rentals are Sunday through Sunday
    June-September 14th $900/week.
    July 4th, Krasl Art Fair, Chalk the Block & Venetian Fest. $1,000-$1,200/week.
    September 14th-May $650/week.
    September 14th-May $450 for 3 days.
    September 14th-May $275/week (4 week minimum)...
    Just for the girls! Ask about girls get-a-way weekends!
  • Don't be fooled by the low price. Our guests book again and again!

Fees

Cleaning:
$ 60

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in St. Joseph, Michigan

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 1000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • beach
  • downtown

General:
  • Activities-Guide
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Cold-Water-Dispenser
  • Laundry-Soap
  • Local-Activities-Guide
  • Local-Maps
  • Paper-Towels
  • Restaurant-Dining-Guide
  • Soaps-Basic
  • Toilet-Paper
  • towels provided
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • Shampoo

Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • grill
  • Coffee-Grinder
  • Ice-Maker
  • Spices
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • Lobster-Pot

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 bathroom(s) , 1 half bathroom(s)
  • Full Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Half Bathroom - Toilet, washer/dryer
  • Brand new bathrooms! Upstairs had bath/shower. Shower has great water pressure, like a hotel shower. Downstairs has washer/dryer.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Beach Bedroom - 1 King, 1 Twin/ Single, Deluxe Pillow Top King Bed!
    Bonny Bedroom - 1 Queen, 1 Twin/ Single, Deluxe Pillow top Queen bed! TV w/ VCR & remote!
    Cozy Cottage Bedroom - 1 Double, TV with remote!
  • King & Queen Pillow top Beds with cotton sheets, down comforters and feather pillows! Each welcoming Bedroom furnished differently. Like a Bed & Breakfast without the innkeeper. 2 bedrooms have TV/VCR w/remote. Alarm clocks. Cassette players. Clean! Clean! Clean!

Entertainment:
  • Toys-Kids
  • stereo system
  • DVD
  • tv
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • radio
  • cd
  • audio tape player
  • Books
  • Books-Adult
  • Books-Kids
  • Games-Adults
  • Games-Kids
  • Music-Library
  • Video-Library

Outside:
  • Outdoor-Grill-Gas
  • Parking-Off-Street
  • Screened-Porch/Lanai
  • outdoor grill
  • Parking-On-Street
  • Patio-Stone/Concrete
  • Porch/Lanai
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 4 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • roller blading

Leisure Activities:
  • Beachcombing
  • Fly-Fishing
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ice-Skating
  • Live-Theater
  • Pier-Fishing
  • Sight-Seeing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Restaurants
  • Scenic-Drives
  • Winery-Tours

Nearby Activities:
  • Golf-Privileges-Optional

Notes: I try to set myself apart from other area rentals by truly being a home away from home. The last thing you want to do is drive all day and first thing you have to do is find a grocery store for a sponge or something. I include Laundry soap, Dish soap, a clean Sponge, Hand soap, Bath soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Paper towels, Napkins, Kleenex, Toilet paper, Coffee filters, Sweeteners, Ice tea, Tea, Herbal teas, Microwave popcorn, Salt, Pepper, Umbrellas, local Magazines, local Menu guides, Books, Games, Video & Music Library & More! 3 t.v's, 3 vcr's, dvd player, 3 clock radio's, 3 cassette players, cd player. This is not just a house with furniture in it. It is a clean,warm and welcoming Home away from Home.


Further details for this vacation cottage rental in St. Joseph, Michigan

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. Choose Kismet Cottage... because maybe it was meant to be.

Welcome home!: All the comforts of home including: washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, microwave, disposal, pots, pans, bake ware, dishes, utensils, toaster, coffee pot, new furnace with central air, outdoor gas BBQ, Stunning new patio, patio furniture with gliders, umbrellas, CD player, cassette players, radios, alarm clocks, 3 TVs, 3 VCRs, DVD player, music, movies, games, books, puzzles, Complimentary popcorn and beverages. Bring your Lap Top for free WI-FI. 3 bedrooms sleep up to 8 with 2 queens, 1 full and 2 twins. This area has something for everyone! If you are a beach bum, wine lover, shopper, foodie, music lover, art lover, crafter, fisher, boater, golfer, antiquer, walker, lighthouse fan, chocolate lover, skateboarder or fun-seeker, this area has it all. For your pleasure, 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, cafes and eaterie!

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 and Silver Beach. 4&1/2 blocks from the water. Relax at Silver Beach, voted on of the top ten beaches in America by Parents Magazine. Experience an outdoor concert, Antique show or Farmers Market. Hike a lake shore path or wander out to 2 historic Lighthouses. Take in 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 and more!

Golf: Great golfing available! There are several great golf courses in the area. The closest being only a mile away!

Guest Book: The guest response to Kismet Cottage has been WONDERFUL! Thank you to all of our guests! Here are just a few of the many positive comments from our guestbook: ****'The house was absolutely fantastic. Beautiful in every way and made me feel right at home' Joshua B. IL ****'The whole family loved this cozy cottage...Terrific proximity to downtown & Silver Beach-so fun!' Nystroms, IL ****'The cottage is absolutely lovely, you should be proud. It's like coming into a nice home, rather than a vacation rental.' Vincent R.,MA' ****'We loved St. Joe! Best of all we discovered Kismet Cottage.' Nelsons, IN ****''Your house was so charming and a great place to stay!' Judy H. MO ****''Thanks for such great accommodations, lots of extras and lots of room for all of us!' Webers, IL ****'Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage. From the moment we walked in we felt right at home! All your added touches were great' Chartreses, IN


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