St. Joseph Vacation RentalKismet Cottage, #1 choice! Walk to everything!!! Thanksgiving Available!

St. Joseph cottage rental - Comfy Living Room

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bathrooms, Sleeps 8

  • Property type: cottage, 1000 sq. ft. 
  • Location type: beach, downtown  
  • Highlights beach, downtown, air-conditioning, washing machine, fishing  

Call Cindy Barinholtz
847 967-7997
(International 847 967-7997)
 

Photos and Description of the St. Joseph vacation cottage rental

Perfectly located in the heart of Saint Joseph. 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 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. Our guests LOVE us! ***Scroll to the bottom of the listing to read ACTUAL comments from our Cottage Guest Book!*** Don't let the low price fool you. We are the MOST popular cottage in Saint Joseph! NOTE: I do not update my calendar! Please e-mail or call for availability. I start booking up for summer a YEAR in advance! Once you discover Kismet Cottage we know you'll want to return again and again.
St. Joseph cottage rental - Comfy Living Room

Comfy Living Room

St. Joseph cottage rental - the 'Beach' Room with Deluxe King Size Bed

the 'Beach' Room with Deluxe King Size Bed

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

St. Joseph cottage rental - Cozy Dining Room

Cozy Dining Room

St. Joseph cottage rental - The other side of the 'Beach' room

The other side of the 'Beach' room

St. Joseph cottage rental - the 'Bonny' Room with Deluxe Queen Bed

the 'Bonny' Room with Deluxe Queen Bed

St. Joseph cottage rental - other side of the 'Bonny' room

other side of the 'Bonny' room

St. Joseph cottage rental - the 'Cozy Cottage' Room

the 'Cozy Cottage' Room

St. Joseph cottage rental - Kismet Cottage

Kismet Cottage

St. Joseph cottage rental - A short 2 blk.stroll to Awesome Saint Joe. sunsets

A short 2 blk.stroll to Awesome Saint Joe. sunsets

St. Joseph cottage rental

Location

Nearest train:   Walk to Amtrak (3 blocks) 1 hr.40 mins. to Chicago at 1 Miles
Nearest motorway:   Main St. (1&1/2 blocks to downtown) at 1 Miles
Nearest beach:   beach at 1.0 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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Special Offer

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

  • $275-$900/Week (festival weeks higher)
  • Now booking for Summer 2009
    NOTE: I do not keep my calendar updated! Please call for availability!.
    $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 2/3 days.
    January-March $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
  • Shampoo
  • Laundry-Soap
  • Restaurant-Dining-Guide
  • Soaps-Basic
  • Local-Maps
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • Toilet-Paper
  • Cold-Water-Dispenser
  • Paper-Towels
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Local-Activities-Guide
  • telephone
  • linens provided

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

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

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

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

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

Attractions:
  • Museums
  • Playground
  • ATM/Bank
  • Library
  • Marina

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, Decaf, 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. I also include OVER $600 in FREE local coupons!

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, garbage disposal, pots, pans, bake ware, dishes, utensils, toaster, coffee pot, crock 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. 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 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, cafes and eateries!

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 blocks from the sandy beach. 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 ****''...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

Other Activities: Horse Drawn Trolley, Art Galleries, Children's Museum, Skate Board Park, Outdoor Concerts, Ice Skating, Sunst Watching, Vollyball,

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Cindy Barinholtz

Telephone: 847 967-7997 (no answer? call cell #. May B out of town.)

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