The Thomson House - 1912 restored historic lakeview home with large 34' Pool

This home is as advertised and the pictures are accurate, lots of room and very well equipped, the kitchen is very modern and has everything and some, it even had a fly swatter when we needed it. Our two year old grandson loved all the sun room toys. The patio is very spacious plenty of chairs, lounges etc. Lots of pool items too. We used the guest house because we had a pet, the guest house is no where near as nice as the main house...but at least we were able to bring all our family. We had to ask Wes (owner) a few questions during our stay and he replied very promptly. Tips for future renters: there is plenty of wood for the fire pit, but it is not split...I always bring my axe and sledge glad I did.

We had a fantastic stay at this property! The location was perfect for a quick trip into St. Joseph or up to South Haven, but provided the space and privacy we wanted. The grounds are large enough for a lot of activity (little ones riding bikes, playing the in yard, swimming, campfire, great patio) without feeling like you’re on top of each other and we barely saw any neighbors the entire time we were there. The space is very private which gave a nice intimate feeling to our trip. The house is spacious and updated throughout. The large, updated kitchen, with direct view/access to the pool/patio was a highlight. We used the main house and guest house. Guest house accommodations were just as expected. Not as nice as the main house, but worked perfect for our family of four with two small kids to provide a separate place to get naps/early bedtime without the excitement of the main house keeping them up. The house offered a large assortment of pool toys/floats etc. for extra fun and the room of kid toys was a hit with our toddler :) The very few questions I had for the owner during our trip were answered almost immediately (truly within 5 minutes). I would definitely recommend this place for a large family!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The pool was the highlight of the trip for our group and everything was top notch in the house. Super kid friendly and well stocked. We didn’t use the guest house and unsure if we would ever factor in that space for a group if we returned in the future. It’s a great idea and perhaps will be updated at some point, but as it is now, it had the feel of a college rental, which is the exact opposite of the main house which was a beautifully restored home. If one family in our group would have had to stay there, we would have had to draw straws. The main house was a 5 star property.

Great property with large grassy area for kids to play. Heated pool and hot tub were fantastic. Was able to enjoy the pool even when the weather wasn't so great. Large garage area was perfect to store bikes, golf clubs, etc. The fire pit had a nice view of the lake and was especially beautiful at sunset. The main home itself had a large and modern kitchen with plenty of space for preparing and entertaining a family of 15. Owner was very responsive throughout the entire process. We would definitely go back here again!

We really enjoyed our stay on this beautiful property. My parents and my sisters family up with our family and we had ample space and a lot of fun. We loved hanging out at the pool, playing ping pong and checking out the local beaches and restaurants. This house is gem and we look forward to making it annual vacation.

We had a fantastic time here at the Thompson House - plenty of space for adults and kids and the attic room perfect for kids bedroom/playroom and extra rooms for kids downstairs The heated pool with cover and hot tub with cover made the week for us and even when it rained for a few days was still in use ? Ample sized kitchen and barbecue outside we didn’t have to go out anywhere to eat there’s plenty of fridge freezer space and dishwasher - washer and dryer machines downstairs . Plent of parking and garage for bikes etc also extra accommodation in the Coach House outside Benton Harbor and South Haven a few miles away and both towns have lots of character and individual shops and cafes - supermarket about 4 miles but a few local stores for essentials . Highly recommend this house full of character for a very enjoyable holiday ??