The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.
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Escape to The Blue Heron, a 4-bed haven with panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Enjoy your private beach, beautifully landscaped oasis and spacious interior featuring a 12-person dining table. Explore nearby wineries and boutiques or unwind in the hot tub on the private deck.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathrooms279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$2,365
NZ$2,365
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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About this property
The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.
Bask in panoramic views at this 4-bed, 3-bath home which overlooks Lake Michigan. "The Blue Heron" boasts your own private beach, large backyard, beautifully landscaped oasis and a spacious, thoughtfully furnished interior including a 12-person dining table. When finished enjoying the beautiful beach, step out and explore the numerous wineries, golf courses and boutiques nearby. Eat dinner in our beautifully stocked kitchen or dine out at one of the many local restaurants. After dinner, enjoy the beautiful sunset from the hot tub or the overlooking deck.
3,000 square foot space with indoor fireplace, year round sun room and all the amenities to enjoy indoors and out
We live in Indianapolis and can be reached by phone or text at anytime. We do have a local property manager that will be your contact for any house issues that may arise and to serve as your local contact
Guests will have full private access to enjoy the entire home and property, including the private beach. Guests will access the home via a smartlock using a secure code which will be sent via email.
Perfect location, just minutes from downtown St. Joseph, and Silver Beach, which boasts a beautiful public beach complete with carousel and splash pad for kids.
The beautiful fall foliage and festive winter environment make this home a year round destination. Beautiful indoor stone fireplace helps keep everyone warm and cozy on cold Michigan evenings.
OUTDOOR OASIS: Private deck, gas grill, hot tub, fire table, beach towels, yard & garden, private beach views/access.
INDOOR FEATURES: 3 Smart TVs, stone fireplace, board games, books, dining table, garage equipped with indoor basketball, ping pong and TV lounge area.
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, Crockpot, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dish ware/flatware, high chair available
BEDROOMS: Bedroom Suite 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed w/ Twin Trundle, Twin/Full Bunk Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Office: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
GENERAL: Free WiFi (high speed), central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, 2 steps to enter, single-story home, grab rails in shower
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), no street parking
This luxury lakefront property is very welcoming to groups of 12. Two outdoor dining areas and a large backyard make it a perfect location for enjoying the the outdoors right on the property.
A brand new set of stairs to the beach were installed in March of 2025 with a beautiful 16x16 deck overlooking the lake. The stairs are gradual with resting spots along the way.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No Pets / No Parties
No Smoking of any kind in doors
Maximum of 8 adults and a total of 12 guests
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in Benton Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Margaret B. Upton Arboretum and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Visit our Benton Harbor travel guide
Is The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends. on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$2,365, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Blue Heron on Lake Michigan, private beach, hot tub, indoor fireplace, and outdoor fire table. Fully stocked home including beach towels and chairs. Great house for summer vacations and NOTRE DAME game weekends. located?
This family-friendly Benton Harbor holiday home is located on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Beach and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Box Factory for the Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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My family loved our stay at the Blue Heron! Plenty of room for guests, a great kids room, lots of games and toys (the whole family loved the ping pong), beautiful private beach, and relaxing hot tub. The house was clean and well maintained. The communication was great, too. We can’t wait to come back!
The house was wonderful, the inside was clean and spacious. There was a number of amenities that were provided by the host; bathroom towels, beach towels, bath products, a number of utensils and cookware, coffees, teas, games to name a few things. The host was very easy to get ahold of and the very minor things that came up during our stay were resolved very quickly. There are a few stairs to get down to the beach, we enjoyed counting them, but there are benches and landings all the way up to rest if needed. I highly recommend this property and we can’t wait to come back
Kelly H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katie L.
6 Aug 2025
End of summer getaway to paradise!
The Blue Heron absolutely surpassed our expectations! Our family of four traveled with another family of four, and no one wanted to leave the property for the duration of our stay (kids included)! We were greeted with a lovely welcome gift, and immediately noticed the stunning views! The beach is beautiful, and the privacy provides such a serene, peaceful atmosphere. Having two master suites was so convenient! The beds are very comfortable, and the hot tub is the perfect way to unwind at the end of a long day, or start the day with coffee and a gorgeous sunrise over the water. The kitchen is well-stocked and spacious, and we enjoyed the ease of cooking meals together without feeling like we were constantly in each other's way or on top of one another. The beach towels sand toys provided for the kids were much appreciated, as well as the firewood for a lovely beach bonfire in the evenings. We were able to get to restaurants and stores, if needed, within 10 minutes or less, but honestly we didn't leave the property often. We would definitely return in the future!