St. Joseph Vacation Rental cottage

Kismet Cottage, #1 Downtown Vacation Rental Choice! Summer 2010 booking fast!!!

Description Cottage, 1000 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
Amenities beach, downtown, air-conditioning, satellite or cable, TV, DVD
Rates per property (USD)
$300 - $1,000/week 
Cindy Barinholtz
+1 847-967-7997
+1 847-644-2810
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of the St. Joseph vacation cottage rental 3BR 1.5BA Lovely, All New, Vintage Cottage-sleeps up to 8

Walk to EVERYTHING!!! 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 super nice, Kismet Cottage House. 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. 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 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: Southwest Michigan < Michigan < USA

Nearest Beach: beach at 0.5 Miles
Car: not necessary
Fall in love with Saint Joseph, MI. Less than 2 hours from Chicago and 3 hours from Indianapolis on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Saint Joseph River. Walk to everything from Kismet Cottage located near the corner of Broad St. and Church St.! 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, The Box Factory for the ArtLibrary, 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, & more!. 2&1/2 blocks to the stairs down the bluff to the Beach, Amtrak Train Station (take a day trip to Downtown Chicago, less than 2 hours away, by train!) and the ALL NEW Carousel, Children's Museum Annex and Compass Rose Fountain, opening Fall 2009!

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

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Minimum Stay
Off-Season Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009 $650 - $450 - - - 2 Nights
Notes: Fall/Winter/Spring Off-season weekend rates include Early/Late Check-in/out or 3rd night FREE!
Winter Jan 1, 2010 - Apr 15, 2010 $300 - - - - - 1 Month
Notes: $300 per week applies to 4 week minimum stay in Winter/Spring only.
Spring Apr 16, 2010 - May 30, 2010 $650 - $450 - - - 2 Nights
Notes: Fall/Winter/Spring Off-season wekend rates include Early/Late Check-in/out or 3rd night FREE!
Summer Jun 1, 2010 - Sep 15, 2010 $1,000 - - - - - 1 Week
Notes: Festival and Fair weeks are $1,200.

Additional information about rental rates

  • $300(off-season)-$1,000/Week prime season (festival weeks higher)
  • Now booking for Fall/Winter 2009/2010 and summer 2010
    NOTE: I DO NOT keep my calendar updated! Please call for availability!.
    $75 housekeeping fee per stay.
    50% deposit required.
    $300 refundable security deposit.
    Weekly rentals are Sunday through Sunday
    June-September 14th $1,000/week.
    July 4th, Krasl Art Fair, Chalk the Block & Venetian Fest. $1,200/week.
    September 14th-May $650/week.
    September 14th-May $450 for 2 nights w/early/late check-out/in or 3rd night FREE!.
    January-May $300/week (4 week minimum)...
    Ask about my famous GIRL'S GET-A-WAY WEEKENDS!!!
    Just for the girls! Fall 2009/Sprin 2010 Booking NOW!
  • Don't be fooled by the low price. Our guests book again and again!

Fees

Cleaning:
$75

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

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 1000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • downtown
  • beach

Theme:
  • away from it all

General:
  • laundry soap
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • shampoo
  • toilet paper
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • activities guide
  • cold water dispenser
  • paper towels
  • local maps
  • towels provided
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating

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

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
  • Full Bathroom - Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
    Half Bathroom - Toilet, 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!
Entertainment:
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • toys kids
  • CD
  • books adult
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • audio tape player
  • books kids
  • music library
  • video library
  • stereo system
  • books
  • TV
  • DVD

Outside:
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking
  • parking on street
  • barbecue
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • screened porch/lanai
  • porch/lanai
  • 4 garden chairs

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

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

Attractions:
  • marina
  • playground
  • ATM/bank
  • library
  • museums

Leisure Activities:
  • live theater
  • pier fishing
  • ice skating
  • beachcombing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • freshwater fishing
  • fly fishing

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

Nearby Activities:
  • golf privileges optional

Notes: I set myself apart from other rentals by truly being a home away from home. The last thing you want to do is drive all day and 1st thing you have to do is find a store for a sponge or something. I include Laundry soap, Dish soap, a new Sponge, Hand soap, Bath soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Paper towels, Napkins, Kleenex, Toilet paper, Coffee, Decaf, Coffee filters, Sweeteners, Ice tea, hot Tea, Herbal teas, Microwave Popcorn, Salt, Pepper, Umbrellas, local Magazines, local Menu guides, Books, Games, Video & Music Library & More! 3 TVs with 95 channels of cable, 3 VCRs, 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 and a Silver Beach, Beach Pass! 'More Bang for your Buck' Weekends includes early check in/out or a FREE 3rd night! Ask about our popular 'GIRLS GET-A-WAY' WEEKENDS!! Book Fall 2009/ Spring 2010 weekends NOW!

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.*This is the opening of a review I found at www.chickvacations.com *'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....' 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 and the all NEW Carousel, Curious Kids Museum Annex and Compass Rose Fountain & World's Largest Kaleidoscope. 4 blocks from Silver 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!

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

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

Rating
5 out of 5

Great cottage! Felt like home.

Cate1970 Naperville, IL
Review Submitted: October 2, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
This cottage really feels like home from the first time you walk in the door. We had 2 small children with us and they seemed comfortable right away. There is so much to do within walking distance of the cottage too. I will be staying here again next year!
Owner's Response: Cate,
I'm so glad you enjoyed your weekend! I bet you can't wait to have a full week there next summer! How lucky for you, that you got a prime summer week!
Thank you,
Cindy
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Rating
5 out of 5

A Great Week

The Cousins Hickory Hills, IL
Review Submitted: June 23, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Just came back from a week at Kismet Cottage and it is everything that people say in these reviews. The pictures don't do it justice. It appears smaller than it is in these pictures. Normally when you see a picture of a bed in a bedroom and another picture showing the other side of the room, the distance between the two is minimal. Not in this case. The 'Beach Room' and the 'Bonny Room', the rooms with two beds in each were larger than they appear in the photos. The third bedroom is smaller but the bed, a full size, was comfortable and perfect for two teenaged girls. It was nice to find a place that says sleeps eight - that isn't counting the couch! The other thing about the cottage is that it was so clean. There is plenty of parking behind the house. The first thing you discover when you enter the yard from the parking lot is a cute patio with picnic table, lounge chairs, barbecue and a well maintained garden and lawn. The video collection and book collection is extensive - much so that our teenagers wanted to stay up every night watching movies. The cottage is located close enough to walk to the beach, downtown or the nightlife but just far enough away to be quiet at night. And yes, the cottage is next door to the firehouse and never once did it bother us. We even went over, knocked on the door and got a tour of the place from the firemen. We would definitely recommend Kistmet Cottage to anyone who is looking to stay in St. Joseph's.
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Rating
5 out of 5

2008 August Vacation

Kirk Canton, MI
Review Submitted: August 30, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
As a repeat vacationer to Kismet Cottage I wanted to take a moment and pass along some information to future guests. I grew up in St. Joseph but now live outside of Ann Arbor, MI so getting away for a week to a wonderful small town is extremely relaxing, I'm just a little prejudice! Kismet Cottage has everything you could want on vacation and Cindy does a a great job maintaining the house and updating the ammenties. One thing I absolutely have to pass along is a recommendation for some fabulous food. There is a restaurant in Benton Harbor called Charlies Piggin' and Grinnin' and it the best BBQ I have had in years. Cindy has a menu in the restaurant guide book (which is wonderful in itself) and it is well worth the trip to feast on some outstanding pulled pork and ribs. I know that all of you that book a vacation at Kismet will enjoy every day and I am all ready looking forward to my week next year!!
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Rating
4 out of 5

A Great Home Away from Home

Gwennyth Cincinnati, OH
Review Submitted: July 22, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
Our stay at Kismet Cottage was very enjoyable. The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean. We had 4 adults and 3 children in our group and we were very comfortable. The cottage is close to everything. We would recommed this property to everyone!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Warm and Cozy

jensjet_1999 Random Lake, WI, USA
Review Submitted: June 11, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
Kismet cottage is exactly what the description promises! The house is close to everything but yet private and cozy. Our family loved the house and our truly wonderful vacation in St. Joseph. The house was just a walk away from everything! We attended and participated in a beautiful wedding held right on the beach in St. Joe, it was magical. There were 6 of us staying in the house yet we never felt at all crowded or cramped. The home truly is warm and cozy and we had a wonderful time. Thank you Cindy!
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