St. Joseph Vacation Rental cottage

Gorgeous, Restful and Charming Lake Michigan Cottage

Description Cottage, 1200 sq. ft.,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Amenities beach, rural, garden, pets considered, air-conditioning, internet access
Rates per property (USD)
$200 - $250/night 
$1,000 - $1,500/week 
$4,000 - $5,500/month 
Morrison Torrey
Speaks: English, French

Photos and Description of the St. Joseph vacation cottage rental one bedroom + other, one bathroom, sleeps 4

Walk on the white sand, private Lake Michigan beach for miles.  Lilac Cottage has a complete stainless steel gourmet kitchen, cozy custom furnishings, and two porches. It is in the middle of Michigan orchard country with several local winemakers (and a 'wine trail') as well as many art galleries. Nearby St. Joseph boasts a top-notch small art museum and lovely restaurants. Benton Harbor has its own microbrewery along with a public access glassblowing studio. Only a few miles away is Sarett Nature Center with cross-country ski and nature trails.
St. Joseph cottage rental - Welcome to Lilac Cottage

Welcome to Lilac Cottage

St. Joseph cottage rental - Sleeping Nook

Sleeping Nook

St. Joseph cottage rental - Living Room

Living Room

St. Joseph cottage rental - Through French doors to bedroom

Through French doors to bedroom

St. Joseph cottage rental - Stainless steel kitchen

Stainless steel kitchen

St. Joseph cottage rental - East lanai

East lanai

St. Joseph cottage rental - Watching a sunset over Lake Michigan

Watching a sunset over Lake Michigan

St. Joseph cottage rental - Path to the bluff

Path to the bluff

St. Joseph cottage rental - View of Lake Michigan from your bluff

View of Lake Michigan from your bluff

Location: Southwest Michigan < Michigan < USA

Nearest Airport: South Bend Airport at 30 Miles
Nearest Train: St. Joseph/ Benton Harbor Amtrak Station at 6 Miles
Nearest Motorway: U.S. 196 at 3 Miles
Car: necessary
St. Joseph, Southwest, Michigan, USA (Less Than 2 Hours from Chicago, 6 Miles North of St. Joseph).

Availability Calendar

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

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Minimum Stay
Winter 2009 Mar 5, 2010 - Apr 30, 2010 $1,000 $200 - $225 - $4,000 2 Nights
Notes: midweek rentals require a 3-night minimum
Summer 2010 May 1, 2010 - Sep 30, 2010 $1,500 $225 - $250 - $5,500 2 Nights
Notes: midweek rentals require a 3-night minimum
Winter 2010 Oct 1, 2010 - Apr 30, 2011 $1,200 $200 - $225 - $4,000 2 Nights
Notes: midweek rentals require a 3-night minimum

Additional information about rental rates

  • A 50% deposit is required to secure a reservation; balance due upon arrival.
  • A security deposit of $100 is due upon arrival and will be returned within a week of check-out if there are not damages in excess of normal wear and tear. There is a $25 pet cleaning fee.

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

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 1200 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • beach
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • romantic

General:
  • towels provided
  • filtered water
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • activities guide
  • ceiling fans
  • toilet paper
  • paper towels
  • laundry soap
  • restaurant dining guide
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • hot tub
  • mosquito magnet
  • linens provided
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide

Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • washing machine
  • freezer
  • ice maker
  • coffee grinder
  • oven
  • microwave
  • cooking utensils
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • grill

Living Room:
  • woodstove
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet

Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, queen
  • There is also a comfortable Mitchell Gold sofa bed and two twin beds.
Entertainment:
  • music library
  • video library
  • VCR
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • books adult
  • DVD
  • radio
  • TV
  • books
  • satellite or cable
  • games adults
  • games kids

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • computer available
  • wireless broadband

Communication / Internet:
  • computer PC

Outside:
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • garden
  • canoe
  • parking
  • outdoor grill gas
  • patio stone/concrete
  • bike
  • deck wood
  • kayak
  • porch/lanai
  • walkway to water
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 6 beach chairs
  • 1 bicycles

Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • children not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • long term renters welcome

Local Activities:
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • roller blading
  • fishing
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • wind-surfing
  • antiquing

Pool / Spa:
  • outdoor hot tub

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels
  • binoculars
  • cooler small
  • cooler large
  • inflatable boat
  • boat+paddles
  • thermos bottle

Attractions:
  • bay/sound
  • forests
  • hospital
  • marina
  • playground
  • autumn foliage
  • equestrian events
  • museums
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
  • recreation center
  • theme parks
  • water parks
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • library
  • babysitting
  • fitness center
  • pond

Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • ice skating
  • paddle boating
  • live theater
  • pier fishing
  • water tubing
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
  • sledding
  • beachcombing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • jet skiing
  • outlet shopping
  • sound/bay fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • synagogues
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours

Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
  • medical services
  • massage therapist

Notes: Cottage is unsuitable for children under 14. A liability waiver must be executed prior to using beach stairs. Pets must be pre-approved. There is a $25 pet cleaning fee.

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

Welcome to Lilac Cottage: Lilac Cottage, named for its several lilac paintings by a local artist, is located on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. It is reminiscent of the summer resort cottages of your youth--but with modern conveniences. After entering the lace curtained front door, you can relax or change into your bathing suits to walk down the stairs to the private, white sand beach of the east Lake Michigan shore. Sunbathe, swim, kayak, or take a leisurely stroll on the sand for miles. On a clear day you can see the St. Joseph lighthouse. Spectacular sunsets are on view from a double swing on the bluff.

Cottage Furnishings: The Cottage itself is comfortably furnished with oriental rugs, William Morris custom curtains, several rockers, a sleeper sofa, and a leather armchair and ottoman. A sleeping niche, complete with curtains to 'cabin' it off, has a day bed and trundle. The bedroom, with French doors that can create a private space in the open floor plan, couldn't be cozier with its own CD player and TV/VCR/DVD player that can be rolled into the living room. Satellite TV and a video/DVD library are available. A wide selection of reading materials, along with numerous board games, are also provided. For those chilly evenings, a Vermont castings wood-burning stove provides warmth.

Cook's dream kitchen: The Bulthaup stainless steel kitchen is a cook's dream. It is fully equipped, from an espresso maker to food processor. A new 5-burner gas cooktop and wall oven were recently installed. You are encouraged to pick fresh herbs from the main house next door. A Webber gas grill is on your south porch, with dining table and chairs under the cover of the east porch. There is a dining table and chairs indoors, too. Calphalon pots and pans are provided.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in St. Joseph, Michigan

Rating
5 out of 5

Fantastic!

LakeLubber30+ Port Republic, NJ, USA
Review Submitted: November 1, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
I have visited "The Lake" in the summer for 30 years, up near Pentwater, MI. Unfortunately, work kept us away this summer. We live about 10 miles from some beautiful beaches on the Jersey Shore, but "The Lake" still beckons. In planning a trip to Notre Dame (about 1/2 hour away) for the Southern Cal football game this October, we got a little creative, used a couple employeer mandated furlough days, and got to see another little slice of heaven at the Lilac Cottage and in its surrounding environs.

Notre Dame is a magical place, even when there isn't a big game; on this trip we also planned one night in Chicago and a performance of the Chicago Symphony. But, it was getting Morrison's confirmation that Lilac was available when we needed it, that totally thrilled us. Having missed summer vacation, the stakes were very high.

How did Lilac stack up: There were only two things disappointing about our visit: 1. We had cloudy skies and record cold temperatures. 2. We couldn't stay longer than 2 nights.

The first "disappointment" was quickly rectified by starting a roaring fire in the wood-stove, taking in the view of the serene and scenic grounds from the many windows, selecting some CDs from the cottage's nice selection and listening on the excellent stereo system, and browsing Lilac's sizable selection of magazines and books. When time came to venture out, we did enjoy the cool and blustery fall majesty of Lake Michigan by venturing down the steep but sturdy staircase, before heading into town. St. Joe has much to offer in galleries, shops and dining. There's much more in the surrounding area. Our stay didn't give us enough time for all the areas has to offer.

Our hosts were most helpful, graceous, and obviously attentive to all the details needed to insure a wonderful stay. Lilac Cottage seems like a great destination in all seasons, but this October we concluded that getting snowed in for a few days in January would be just about as spectacular as the many summer days we've spent on The Lake.

We hope to be back ... often.
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Rating
5 out of 5

wonderful weekend getaway

Deogi Chicago
Review Submitted: September 24, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
Lilac Cottage is a great place to stay and very easy to find. The owners are very hospitable and accomodating. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make all of your meals at the cottage. The view of the lake and the beach are beautiful. I would definetly stay here again!
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Rating
5 out of 5

A relaxing escape at Lilac Cottage

Urban Escapee Chicago, IL
Review Submitted: August 18, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Having just returned from Lilac Cottage, its relaxing atmosphere is fresh in my mind as I highly recommend it. My husband and I spent a weekend at the cottage over the summer and were charmed by its beauty. The location is perfect - easy to find and just a 10 minute drive to St. Joseph; the views of Lake Michigan from the bluff are lovely; the beach was sandy; and the water was even warm. The entire cottage was clean and comfortable, the water, air conditioning and all other appliances worked without a hitch. The kitchen was complete with almost all amenities. After returning from local wineries (also recommended for a fun afternoon), we could not find a bottle opener, but bought a little one and left it behind for future visitors. Our stay was truly outstanding. We hope to return to the area and only wish we could have stayed longer.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC195174 Chicago, IL
Review Submitted: March 11, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We spent Valentine's Day weekend in this sweet
cottage
and LOVED it. The
owners are very kind and it's clear they take
excellent care of the property. We hope to return
next year - if not sooner!

The only aspect we would change would be to plan
to make most of our meals at the cottage. The
kitchen is well-equipped with all that is needed for
dining in.

Recommendations:
Do take the walk down the stairs to the beach to
see the sunset - even in winter

Do have dinner at The Bistro in St. Joseph's

Do plan to enjoy much peace and quiet for a few
days
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC185731 Ann Arbor, MI
Review Submitted: January 19, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
What an amazing weekend we had while staying at Lilac Cottage! Even in the middle of winter, the cottage offered charm, warmth and relaxation for a perfect weekend getaway! The hosts were most hospitable and friendly as they showed us the unique amenities of the cottage and recommended many activities in the area! The view of Lake Michigan from the bluff was breathtaking! Perfectly dreamy kitchen to cook in! Impeccably decorated! Such a treat! I can't recommend it enough for a romantic weekend to cozy up by the wood burning stove and make some gourmet meals!
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