Updated Lake House w/Private Beach, Sunset Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Theater

Benton Harbor, Michigan
$849 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Welcome to Sunset Bluff, a newly renovated home perched atop the bluff with spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Everything in this lakefront home is brand new, from the floors to the bathrooms to the custom, fully stocked kitchen.

Enjoy the custom stone fire pit, eight-person hot tub, and the steps to your own private beach.

In addition, there are four great beaches within five minutes, including Rocky Gap less than a mile away, and Silver Beach in St. Joseph.

The House:

Sunset Bluff is peaceful and private. After a day enjoying the sun, sand, and cobalt blue waters of Lake Michigan from your private beach, you'll fall asleep to the gentle lull of the waves.

Relax on the deck as you take in the views, listen to the seagulls, and watch the boats drift past. Get a full body massage in the new eight-person hot tub. You might even catch sight of a bald eagle with the included binoculars.

Enjoy your morning coffee from the beverage nook. Wake up each morning with the stunning blue of Lake Michigan dazzling from every window, then grill out on the deck or make delicious meals in the upgraded kitchen stocked with modern amenities, stainless steel appliances, and quartzite stone countertops. You can also work remotely from the dedicated workspace.

After descending the stairs to spend the day sunbathing and playing in the water on your private beach, sit on the deck and grill dinner with the endless views of the water sparkling right in front of you.
In the evenings, relax on the loungers as the sun sets each night over Lake Michigan, enjoy the hot tub, or gaze up at the stars around the custom stone fire pit.

After a day of fun in the water, play some board games from the game cabinet, curl up with floor pillows and watch a movie in the downstairs movie room on Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+ (guests have subscription access), or find a new novel to read in the reading nook.

For your entertainment, there is a 65 flat-screen TV in the living room and a second 75 flat-screen TV downstairs in the finished basement movie room.

There is a laundry room downstairs as well, with detergent provided.

The Bedrooms:

The primary bedroom features a luxurious king bed, dedicated office space, and lounge area with spectacular views of Lake Michigan and triple sliders opening onto the back patio.

Please note: the primary bedroom does not have an en-suite bathroom. There is an updated full bathroom in the hallway with a custom tile shower.

Bedrooms two and three are cozy and snug. They feature queen beds with dressers, mirrors, and USB chargers on the nightstands. Bedroom three includes an en-suite bathroom, freshly remodeled with a custom tile shower.

In bedroom four, the kids’ room has a full over twin bunk bed, which sleeps up to three children.

Bring your boats! There is plenty of parking on the oversized circle driveway.

Provided amenities include:
-beach towels
-hair dryers
-shampoo, body wash, and conditioner
-fans
-toilet paper/paper towels throughout your stay
-bottled waters
-Coffee pods
-suitcase racks
-Wi/Fi
-oversized parking (boats and jet skis welcome)
-binoculars
-games
-bottled waters
-grill
-propane for the grill
-laundry detergent

Nearby Activities:
Silver Beach is by far the best beach for families in the area. Play on the beach playground, try your hand at beach volleyball, rent some paddle boards or kayaks, splash around in the giant splash pad fountain, ride the carousel, and walk the famous St. Joe pier to the lighthouse. Charter a fishing boat, rent a sailboard, or try your hand at boogie boarding.

Then head up the bluff to downtown St. Joe’s picturesque river walk and snack on ice cream or a sweet drink while you peruse art galleries, souvenir shops, and clothing boutiques, or explore the cobblestone streets on a surrey bike that seats up to ten people!

Other activities include exploring miles of dune trails on foot or rent mountain bikes. Climb the giant dunes at nearby Warren Dunes. Taste and drink your way through the many excellent wineries and breweries in the heart of the Midwest’s wine country.

If you enjoy golf, don’t miss Harbor Shores Resort, which is the only Jack Nicklaus signature golf course on Lake Michigan. It’s located less than five minutes from the house.

When you’re hungry, visit one of the dozens of award-winning restaurants, including beloved Silver Beach Pizza, where you can eat the best pizza in Michigan inside an actual train station. Or head back to the house, fire up the grill on the deck, and eat dinner while enjoying another spectacular sunset.

Southwest Michigan isn’t only a summer destination. Fall is also a wonderful time to visit, as the leaves transform into glorious shades of yellow and burnt orange, purple and scarlet.

Spend your days enjoying fall color and wine tours, hiking, beach-combing, apple-picking, bird-watching, and curling up next to a fire on the bluff, listening to the waves as the sun sets over Lake Michigan.

In winter, try cross-country skiing, ice skating, and visiting museums, art galleries, and delicious restaurants. Sunset Bluff is your home away from home, no matter what season you visit.

The beach towns of South Haven, New Buffalo, Union Pier are within driving distance, along with Notre Dame.

This property is ideally located close to everything, so you can enjoy all Southwest Michigan has to offer.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Brian Y.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2026

    Stayed Mar 24, 2026

    Beautiful setting and newly renovated. Hot tub, fire pit, and views were amazing. We’ll be back!

  • Dawn R.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Great house, great amenities, amazing views. We will definitely come back again.

  • Kathleen K.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    Beautiful lakeview home with all the amenities for a wonderful stay. Clean, lovely furnishings, fully loaded kitchen to prepare meals, firepit with plenty of wood to burn, and of course the amazing sunsets over the lake.

  • Leslye B.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Beautiful home, very well stocked with kitchen/pantry stuff, linens, towels, etc. Everthing you may need. Well maintained home and very comfortable. Host is very responsive to messages.

  • Mary S.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Enjoyed time with family. The house is beautifully decorated and is well appointed with everything you need. Great air-conditioning. Beds are very comfortable and neighborhood is quiet. Amazing lake views with beautiful sunsets. Loved strolling on beach, resting in the beach chairs and listing to the waves. We also enjoyed South Haven which is only about a 30 min. beautiful drive on M-63 N /Blue Star Hwy. Also had delicious ice cream at Sherman’s. I would definitely return.

  • Elizabeth S.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    This is the most gorgeous house and we are so in love with it. It has all of the amenities needed for an amazing girls weekend and the view is spectacular.

  • Kyla B.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    This property was beautiful! It looked even better in person and I didn’t know that was even possible! lol! The host was amazing and responded promptly whenever I needed help or had a question. I would recommend this home 1000x over!

  • Ann A.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    We had an incredible stay at this beautiful home on Lake Michigan in Benton Harbor. The location is absolutely ideal. It was peaceful, private, and just steps from the shoreline with breathtaking views, especially at sunset. The house itself was spotless upon arrival and clearly very well cared for. It was also exceptionally well appointed—everything we needed was already there, from kitchen supplies to beach gear and cozy linens.We especially appreciated how thoughtfully everything was set up for guests’ comfort. It truly felt like a home away from home. And the owner was fantastic—communicative, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish.Highly recommend this property for anyone looking to relax, recharge, and enjoy all the beauty Lake Michigan has to offer. We can’t wait to come back!

  • K T.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Can't rave enough about this property, it was so beautiful, inside and out! The hosts thought about absolutely everything and everything was petfect! Spacious, clean, comfortable and stellar views! The stairs to the beach is worth the effort, and we would have done them every day if it wasn't 90 degrees outside. We would love to come back again because its also close to St. Joseph, Coloma, Watervliet, and so much more. Thank you for making this a perfect getaway.

  • Jill C.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    We booked the house for the weekend for my daughter's wedding in St. Joe. The house is amazing, views are incredible, and the owners have thought of every detail. It made our special weekend even more memorable and I give it an overall rating of 10. It is newly renovated and the pictures are accurate to what we saw upon arrival. Very clean and well maintained. The decorating was top notch and the views and access to the beach was the cherry on top.

  • Benjamin C.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    This house was absolutely wonderful. It was clean, beautifully decorated, and the views are incredible. All of this plus a hot tub and a short walk down the stairs to the beach. The property has everything! We had young kids with us and they loved the board games and binoculars, and watching movies in the basement room. The adults enjoyed grilling out, relaxing in the hot tub, and watching the sunsets. The host was very responsive and has a booklet at the house with all the details you need for a great trip. We would love to stay here again in the future!

  • Janet F.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    We had an outstanding stay at this beautiful home while in the area for our son’s graduation from Notre Dame. Although it was about a 45-minute drive to campus, it was an easy drive and absolutely worth it for the incredible lake views.The home was beautifully appointed, clean, and very comfortable for our entire family. It had everything we needed and more, with thoughtful touches throughout that made us feel right at home. The hot tub was a fantastic bonus—perfect for relaxing after busy days of celebration.We’re so glad we chose this property and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended!

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Book this one with confidence!!!Our girls' weekend in Benton Harbor, MI (St Joseph area) was absolutely spectacular in every way! The luxury coastal design was stunning, with breathtaking Lake Michigan views. The living room’s expansive windows framed the lake beautifully, and the primary bedroom’s views were equally mesmerizing—waking up to that vista was a dream! The outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs and fire pit was perfect for relaxing, and the LUXURY hot tub at sunset was MAGICAL, with vibrant colors painting the sky. Travel down a scenic staircase and it leads right to the private beach—ideal for morning and evening strolls. My 75 year old mom even made the trip up and down more than once! Inside, the fully stocked kitchen had everything we could possibly need, and the stocked coffee bar with complimentary waters was such a thoughtful touch. The light blue cabinetry and whimsical floral wallpaper added such charm. All the bedrooms were beautifully decorated and the beds gloriously comfy! The bathroom’s marble showers felt very luxurious.We played board games, laughed, enjoyed drinks in the hot tub and made so many memories. We shopped then dined at Mason Jar Cafe, Silver Beach Pizza, Bucks Burgers & Brew, and Papa Vino’s. All fantastic! The house was spacious, super clean, and perfect for our getaway. Those lakefront views, both outside and through the windows, made it unforgettable. We can’t wait to return—thank you for an absolutely incredible stay!

  • Deb V.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Perfect retreat for our annual Girls Weekend. Stunning views of Lake Michigan was a special treat. The host was excellent and very helpful. Can’t wait to return next year.

  • katie p.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    We had a wonderful weekend! We are a family of 5 adults and two teens. This house was perfect for us. We loved the hot tub and beautiful sunset views. We hiked at van buren state park and ice skated at John and Dede ice arena. Lots of cute places in st joe! We especially loved breakfast at copper pot! Would love to come again!

  • Mary E.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Girlfriend getaway was a blast! Property was gorgeous, very clean, lots of room, awesome lake view and great amenities. Property owner was accommodating, had great communication and a pleasure to work with. The weekend was pure joy!

  • Lindsay S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Beautiful and updated house. Breathtaking view of Lake Michigan. Location of the house is near shops, restaurants and the beach. My friends and I discussed making this location our annual wine trip. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!

  • David H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Great restoration of a home overlooking the Lake. Only one turn away from the beach!! Host has coffee, water, and Izze’s and lots of extras! Bed was super comfy!

  • Mary Beth D.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    We had the best stay over Labor Day weekend! We couldn’t have asked more from the house, hosts, or location. The house is spectacular with breathtaking lake views and amazing sunsets by the fire. We highly recommend thus property to others! Thank you to the hosts, for all the small touches. We look forward to coming back again.

  • Reena M.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    We truly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property! The house is spacious with top of the line decor and comfortable furniture. The coffee bar and mini-fridge stocked with water was a nice touch that helps set this place above other rentals. The view of the lake is amazing and we found ourselves just wanting to sit on the deck and around the fire pit watching the boats.

  • Christina F.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Wow! Where do I begin? This was the cleanest property we have ever stayed at! It has fully stocked kitchen other than food. We have stayed in other vrbo properties but none of them included bottled water, coffee with creamers and sugar. They added many extra touches! The lake view had breath taking sunsets every night! Wonderful response time on questions. When booking they did say it was not toddler appropriate however all 4 of our grandkids were toddlers and they did not go near the drop off ledge which had a thick hedge of ground covering. There was so much to do within a 6 min drive of the property: a wonderful bike path, beach and incredible splash pad and a carousel and much more. I would highly recommend this property!

  • Diana H.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    Atleast once a year, we rent a place somewhere in michigan for a summer family vacation. This home was the BEST we have ever stayed in! Not only is the home beautifully decorated and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need, the views of lake michigan are next level! If you love the lake and watching sunsets this place will not disappoint! I would recommend this property to anyone and hope to stay here again in the future!

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