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Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.

Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library
Dining
Terrace/patio
At Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St., you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.

BEST LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN ST. JOE!
This beautiful historic house is only a short block from State St. restaurants, wineries, and boutiques. Just one block to the bluffs that will take you down the steps to Silver Beach. You can see downtown St. Joe and the bluffs from the front porch of the house!

Located on State St. in the Historic District, the "McNeil House" was originally built in 1855. While it still holds its historic charm, it resonates the coastal beach life!
We all love our pets and hate to leave them behind, so we welcome up to two well-groomed pets as long as guests agree to follow our pet rules. As a courtesy to future guests that may have severe allergies to pets, we DO NOT allow pets on the furniture or bedding, and guests must clean up any additional shedding. Pet's must be crated when left alone. Guests must pick up after them outside. We charge $175 Per pet. Please let us know if you'll be bringing a pet.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Guests may smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a load of towels in the front load washer located in the basement. Make sure grill is clean & covered Check for leftover belongings
Cleaners will arrive at 11am and will do an inspection before cleaning. Please report anything that was accidentally damaged during your stay so we can make arrangements to make the necessary repairs
Turn thermostat to 75 degrees during the summer and 65 in the winter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Special events or parties allowed. No fireworks. Guests are expected to respect the house and property and leave it clean as they found it.
2 pets are allowed @ $125 per pet. Pets are not allowed on the furniture/bedding and must be crated when left alone. Pickup after them outside.
Brush sand off of your body and shake it out of your towels before entering the house. Rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
House parties and special events are not allowed!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests may smoke outside

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
Note from host: House parties and special events are not allowed!
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

State St Walk to Silver Beach 1 block to Restaurants

About the area

Map
St. Joseph, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • White Pine Winery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Silver Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lions Park Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 5 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪LICKS SWEET TREATS & EATS - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wally & Gertz Hot Dog Stand Silver Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bistro on the Boulevard - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. located?

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Lake Michigan. Lake Bluff Park and Curious Kids' Museum are just steps away. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Historic Silver Beach house - 1 block from downtown State St. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jason f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was great and the location was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday Weekend

Great location. Pretty little park across the street and just one block from downtown or the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. House was comfortable and had room enough for 11 family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter with family

Great location!!! Short walk to downtown and the silver beach pizza restaurant!!!A little further walk to silver beach and or the piers!!! Great restaurants and bars within walking distance. We parked our car Thursday night and didn’t need to use our car until we left on Sunday. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

We were looking for a place that was both close to the bluff and downtown. This was perfect. Lots of room, comfortable and a great location. Communicating with the host was very easy. She answered all of our questions quickly. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Super clean and so convenient to the beach and downtown area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Location couldn’t be better - 5 minute walk to the beach, 2 minute walk to shops and restaurants. Plenty of beds for our party of 11. Nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve and Kathi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inside clean. Outside needs updating. No place for kids to play outside. Plenty of beds, linen and towels and other amenities for our family. Hostess very helpful when we had questions with immediate response. Great to stay for fun days at the beach 3 blocks from Silver Beach on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location!!

We loved the accessibility to downtown, the restaurants, the shops (Kilwins and Full of Crepe were favorites) And also to the beach. We could walk everywhere and enjoy everything thing St Joe offers. We were a large family group with a lot of different ages, from an infant to retirees. Everyone enjoyed the house. Very clean with enough room for our group of 14. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

The house was absolutely perfect for a girls weekend. Lots of bedrooms and plenty of room to hang out. We couldn't have asked for a better location, we were close to shops and restaurants .. didn't need to use the car all weekend! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and location

This was our second time there. House is a perfect location and very comfortable for plenty of people to sleep. I’m sure we will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

richard d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic multi level

Nice size bedrooms. Multiple sitting rooms. Ample linens and blankets provided, good facilities. Close to local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space and location

Great time, clean, spacious and comfortable with a fantastic location Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in St Joseph MI for a family gathering.

My siblings and our families had a great holiday weekend here. The house was big enough to give everyone their own sleeping space, and the living area was great for gathering as a family. Location close to downtown and silver beach was a plus- we could walk everywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying with Family for a Wedding

The house was great!! It's location gave us so much to do in our spare time! Kids went to the Children's museum. The fall colors were wonderful! I would definitely stay again. The kitchen was well equipped. I made breakfast and had everything I needed. The only negative I have is that there is only 1 bathroom upstairs for 4 bedrooms. It was okay for us because we were not at capacity, but it might be an issue for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property for a family stay

Great location in central St Joseph. Across the street from small park and library. Property is well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion vacation.

Very nice historic home. It’s a short walk to shops, restaurants, Library, children’s Museum, splash pad, and beach. It was perfect for our family reunion vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Michigan

This was truly a magical place. Check in was easy the house was clean and as expected. Also, very well stocked. Most of all the location can’t be beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We had a girls weekend. There were 9 of us. This house is perfect for a large group. The location is walking distance to EVERYTHING. The beds are super comfortable. An added surprise is the first floor bedroom (#2) is an en-suite. I would definitely recommend this property. I will definitely return the next time I find myself in St. Joseph. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a fantastic location

We stayed at this home for 5 nights with a large family group, ages 3-68. We absolutely loved it! The house is very old in an established neighborhood one block from downtown and one block from the lake view. We walked to the beach every day and loved how close it was to everything - we barely needed the car during our trip. The house had a few minor issues (again, old house) but Rebecca was responsive and accommodating and fixed all issues to our satisfaction. We had a simply lovely stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, great location

The house was very nice and clean. There was plenty of space for everybody and the location was so close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as described

The home was advertised as “No pets allowed,” When we got there the cleaning person was just leaving and commented that the prior guests had a large husky and she tried to get all the dog hair up, but wasn’t certain she got all of it. I looked up the listing Ava sure enough, it stated “no pets allowed.” Cleaner said many guests bring their dogs to this home. I communicated to the host that we booked the home under the assumption that no pets were allowed. Then I sent photos of the dog hair EVERYWHERE. The first night, sitting in the couch in the living room, I felt my asthma start kicking in. TBF, it also could have been that it was a 100 year old home and the basement where you need to go down to put the towels in the wash is old and musty so I’m sure there’s mold going on as well—which is to be expected in a home this old. Host did give us a $100 cleaning fee refund. Home was not as well furnished as we are used to with other VRBO’s. No salt, pepper, or any spices. No aluminum foil, waxed paper, ziplock bags, leftover containers. Many light bulbs missing. Listing states fireplace; it was actually just a piece of furniture with an electric fireplace for show only—no heat given off and in my mind, NOT a fireplace. Listing also stated there was a grill. The grill was in the attached garage and looked like it hadn’t seen the light of day in years. No way we were putting our food on it. The location is 10/10 but otherwise we would’ve passed on this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Accomodations!

A large group of friends stayed here based on the number of rooms, beds, and short distance to the cute downtown area and the lake. We all enjoyed our stay. This house has a lot of charm and is on the older side, but being over 160 years old you have to expect settling in the house. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

Great home with plenty of space. I would definitely recommend and book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding family weekend

Worked perfectly for our group for a long weekend. Nicely located for our weekend event.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter weekend getaway

Nice, historic home close to beach and shops! Our first time in St. Joseph, MI and look forward to returning in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024