Benton Harbor, Michigan
Summer 2024 dates filling now! From mid-June through late August 2024, seven-night stay required (Saturday-Saturday).
This beautiful and spacious four-bedroom, three-bath home on a wooded one-acre lot overlooking Lake Michigan is the perfect location for your family’s vacation. The peaceful natural setting is only minutes from beaches, shopping and entertainment. Enjoy the all-glass sunroom, play yard games on the spacious lawn, make dinner in the airy kitchen or grill on the wraparound deck as you listen to the waves.
Sleeps 8, perfect for a large family or two smaller ones. You’ll always be comfortable here, with central air, ceiling fans, and lots of screened sliders. The primary bedroom features sliders and a panoramic view of Lake Michigan. The kitchen is well-stocked, with an expansive granite breakfast bar that invites conversation while cooking on the new glass-top stove/oven. The provided sheets and towels are high-quality. Outside, there's comfortable deck furniture and an outdoor fire pit to enhance the sunset enjoyment. The single-floor living space is ideal for small children and those with mobility issues; those who venture down to the basement will find a cozy game area featuring a pool table and dart board alongside the laundry facilities.
No beach access from the property, but there are plenty of nearby public beaches easily accessible by a quick car ride. Closest are Hagar Park (a 3-minute drive, 3.0 miles north on M-63, dog friendly) and Rocky Gap County Park (a 5-minute drive, 3.6 miles south via M-63). You are welcome to take our beach chairs, umbrella, and wheeled cooler along for the day.
Also nearby are several wineries, craft breweries, outstanding golf courses (including Jack Nicklaus-designed Harbor Shores), apple picking, and much more! Enjoy the best of southwest Michigan (one of Travel+Leisure's top 50 places to travel), just a short drive from this great location less than 10 minutes north of St. Joseph, and 20 minutes south of South Haven.
Please note that driveway can accommodate no more than 4 cars.
Here are some sample notes from our guest book:
"Great family memories made! What a view! Thank you for creating a special place for others to enjoy. Your home is well appointed and a perfect place to get away."
September 2023 guests
"Our second visit was just as good as our first. We really enjoy spending time with family here. Comfortable and relaxing. Thanks for the experience!"
August 2023 guests
"Magnificent home -- magnificent views -- magnificent time! We truly enjoyed our stay at Sunset Bluff and hope we can return for another stay... The memories we made here will sustain us and make us smile in the days ahead."
August 2022 guests
"One of the best July 4ths ever! Beautiful home, beautiful yard & beautiful memories! Might become an annual event! We love Sunset Bluff! Thank you."
July 2021 guests
“Sunset Bluff was the perfect place for a Fab 50 Fiesta with Forever Friends. Eight lifetime friends came together from all over to celebrate 50th birthdays and the gift of friendship... Sunset Bluff was so beautiful (house and views). The bedrooms, sitting areas and spacious kitchen allowed us to be comfortably together with room to roam. Lovely home!”
October 2019 guests
“What a wonderful week. The weather was perfect, and the afterglow of sunsets made perfect ends to busy days. Our family certainly enjoyed your beautiful retreat--a great place to relax and enjoy each other--a mini family reunion.”
August 2019 guests
“Whole family enjoyed themselves immensely. Great yard for catching lightning bugs! Beautiful view and flowers. Loved the one-floor floor plan for young children.”
July 2019 guests
“Full week of enjoyment, great memories, and splendid sunsets! Joan, we had a wonderful time. Your home was fabulously furnished and well equipped. Our daughter's wedding at Sundance Studio was excellent. Sunset Bluff took it over the top! Thank you for everything!!”
July 2019 guests
“We had a wonderful 90th birthday celebration... The house had a perfect layout for all ages of our family. Loved the sun room; played lots of card games. Went to Silver Beach, had pizza, walked around the beach and downtown. Very clean and inviting home. Thanks for sharing it with us.”
June 2019 guests
“We enjoyed our little getaway here! The weather was beautiful! ... great place to spend time with our family! We look forward to more Michigan visits!”
June 2019 guests
“Just wanted you to know how much we have enjoyed our relaxing stay at your beautiful lakefront retreat... We really enjoyed the shops in St. Joe and had a cozy, delicious meal... on the water.”
December 2018 guests
“We rented this beautiful home for our niece's wedding at the Blue Dress Barn. This home met all our needs... spotless and beds were all comfortable. The view was amazing... Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home.”
October 2018 guests
“We found this house to be a pleasing oasis for our family vacation. The house is beautiful and very well stocked. We enjoyed the view and had a fire and s’mores a few nights. Butterflies and hummingbirds frequented the gardens…. We toured wineries and loved downtown St. Joseph. This house really is a perfect family spot.”
September 2018 guests
“A wonderful family time in a beautiful setting. The division of the rooms worked so well for us. We, the grandparents, got the master bedroom, and it was amazing. A beautiful view and birds singing to awaken us. A small couch where the granddaughters could come cuddle with us first thing in the morning… Thank you for a wonderful home away from home for a week!”
July 2018 guests
“Our friendcation was amazing, and a large part of that was due to the wonderful Sunset Bluff. We loved hanging out in the four seasons room, soaking in the scenic views. Memories were made with the firepit and hammock! The accommodations have been wonderful, and many attractions were so close. We enjoyed our stay here to the fullest!”
June 2018 guests
This is the second year in a row a group of college friends and I stayed at this cozy but lavish home. I really can't recommend it enough. The view is just magnificent and the home is wonderful.
We had a wonderful stay at Sunset Bluff, even though we were never at this beautiful home in the evening to see the sunset. The house and property were great and easily accommodated our family and friends. Joan responded to all of my questions in a timely fashion, which helped to make the wedding weekend more relaxed and enjoyable.
Looking for great views and a place to unwind? You won’t want to miss this one! We enjoyed a few wonderful days at Sunset Bluff. It is a well appointed home, with beautiful sunsets and water views. Take a short drive to the beach and local attractions. Owners have thought of all the little things that make their vacation home so enjoyable for their guests.
Lovely and comfortable property with all the attributes for a enjoyable and relaxing family experience at Lake Michigan. Kitchen is well stocked with all the cookware and dinnerware for family meals. Great beaches and golf courses nearby. St Joe shopping and eateries.
Repeat guest because we loved it so much the first time. Quiet neighbors, house far enough away from road so cars Are not heard. Only down fall is you have to drive to anyplace; to shop, to beach, to exercise, to dine. The vistas are beautiful, the comfortable home is decorated in cool greens and blues. Lots of places to get away and read a book, work on a puzzle, or just daydream.
The home was absolutely beautiful! Everything was clean and well kept. The host and hostess were wonderful to work with and very accommodating. We were close to beaches and the view was wonderful! We had a great time!
The house and grounds are lovely and a perfect layout for a family. The view of the lake is amazing. Everything you need is provided - from cooking to beach chairs to a fire pit and out door patio. Joan is a wonderful host and was so helpful and flexible. We so enjoyed our stay.
This was a beautiful and clean property! The back yard was great for yard games and the views are amazing. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans. It was perfect for our family of 8 adults!
Our family stayed for only a weekend to attend a wedding nearby. We couldn’t have had a better experience! It was a busy weekend so we weren’t able to fully indulge in all there was to see and do but absolutely loved the property and the area. The host was so nice and helpful. She really thought of everything. The sunset was incredible and definitely deserving of the name Sunset Bluff. Our family can’t wait to go back!
We’re a group of 5 women who are great friends and used to work together. We live in different parts of the country and were looking for a beautiful place for a girls weekend. This place was awesome! Large enough for each of us to have our own bed, plenty of bathrooms and meticulous landscaping, kitchen and outdoor views of Lake Michigan. Minutes from St Joseph with all its cute shops and restaurants. Perfect! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! It had absolutely everything we needed!
We had a great time at this place for our family Thanksgiving gathering. We hope to be able to rent it again.
Beautiful house and property. Wonderful view of the lake that we all enjoyed. Gathered here with my sisters and nieces for a relaxing weekend.
Everything about this rental was perfect. The house is very comfortable and includes many amenities you won’t find at another VRBO. Plenty of plush towels in the three bathrooms, lots of silverware and dishes, etc. A pantry full of those costly condiments that you buy and then don’t bring home. Joan was very easy to work with. She answered questions immediately. We stayed at this property for three nights. Our granddaughter got married at The Blue Dress Barn which was only 15 to 20 minutes away. If the opportunity arises in the future, I would be happy to book this property again. Our younger grandkids had a hilarious time playing Twister and we all had a hoot playing Apples to Apples. Thank you Joan for offering a 5 star property!
Wow. What an incredible place. This was just the perfect place for me and my friends and our spouses to stay. Just a lovely home with a great big yard and terrific view. I wish that there were stairs down to the beach but, otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing.
Magnificent home with magnificent views where we shared magnificent moments & made magnificent memories. Viewing the sunsets from the bluff on this property was heavenly. Our stay here renewed our spirits & our faith. We hope to return for another stay at Sunset Bluff very soon. This is a wonderful vacation home.
Perfect setting for multi-generation Labor Day weekend
Spacious house, great location for activities (beaches, bike trails, foot trails, St. Joseph) or inactivity (relaxing on a sunny deck)...
This house was the perfect home base for our busy family. Very comfortable with every amenity you would need, beautiful views and landscaping with a wonderful sun porch. Super easy access/short drives to beaches, berry picking, cute towns, and anything else you would want! We hope to come back next year :)
Beautiful, comfortable, welcoming home that has everything you need. Host was a accommodating and responsive. Love all the areas you can puzzle, read, visit, relax, enjoy the people you are with and the beautiful Lake Michigan. 5*
This is a beautiful property. The home is perfect for a family vacation. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed to cook and serve. Plenty of bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The gardens are spectacular. The view of Lake Michigan is breathtaking. The home is warm and cozy. The owner is great at communication. Thank you for sharing your home. It was glorious.
Lovely home and amazing backyard with a very nice view. So much attention to detail in the home to ensure your comfort. It was a great stay we hope to come back!
We stayed at this property for a couple of days for my son’s wedding. I wish we had stayed longer. House was a perfect base for our family. Perfect location, amazing views and absolutely spotless. Thanks again for a great couple of days.
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