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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
St. Joseph, MI
  • Popular LocationWhite Pine Winery4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSilver Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationLakeland Regional Medical Center3 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)53 min drive

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 manager

Rebecca

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 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

  • 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 center

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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: House parties and special events are not allowed!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Saint Joseph

Located in Saint Joseph, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Founders Wine Cellar are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 4 min walk
  • Silver Beach - 8 min walk
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 10 min walk
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Silver Beach Pizza - 5 min walk
  • The Boulevard Inn & Bistro - 2 min walk
  • Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
  • Clementines Too - 13 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 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out 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 vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery, Lake Michigan, and Silver Beach. White Pine Winery and Box Factory for the Arts are also within 15 minutes. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Grand Rapids, Michigan

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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
I had a great stay at this house! Plenty of room inside to accommodate my big group. It was also walking distance to the beach and some local restaurants. Definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
The house was comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
We had a fantastic time for our week stay at this property. The location is perfect, only a 1 block walk to the downtown area and 2-3 blocks to the bluff leading down to the public beach. The house itself isn't as nice as some of the other properties we've stayed at with a similar cost, but the pictures are a fair representation and the tradeoff was absolutely worth it for the location. We'd gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The 12 of us spent 3 wonderful days in this centrally located house which offered us Krasl Art Museum, Silver Beach, and several restaurants within a short walk. The house itself has air conditioning, a beautiful kitchen and enough space that everyone has a sense of privacy. So comfortable and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfectly located, beautiful, old home. It was very clean and had lots of entertainment spaces. We are a group of sisters all over 60. We found the uneven step heights and no walk in showers to be a bit difficult. But our children and grandchildren traversed the steps with no problems when they visited us. Parking is on the street or down the block in the free lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Had a spectacular time. The house was cozy with plenty of space for family to socialize. Wonderful sunsets, and walks on beach. See you next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tess O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We stayed for a long weekend with 5 kiddos under 8 and 6 adults. Plenty of room for fun and family time, along with games and videos for a rainy day. The location was excellent. Much closer than we realized to downtown and the beach. We walked everywhere. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
My daughter got married and family from all over needed a place to stay together. This place was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet W., Newark, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stay
Good experience. Very old house with dangerous wooden steps, dim lighting, limited electrical outlets. Property was advertised with 3 bathrooms, however only had 2 1/2. Upstairs shower needs new shower curtain liner as it leaks out back. Great location! Somewhat expensive for wintertime stay. We appreciated being allowed to checkin early. But our grandchildren ended up not being able to come ☹️.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
This was the ideal rental for a girls getaway! The house was lovely and clean, with plenty of space for our group. The location was walkable to the downtown area which made things even better. I would rent this house again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute!
This is an old house with a lot of character. It was very clean with nice amenities and served our needs well. The location is ideal as the downtown shops and restaurants are only 1-2 blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
St. Joe State St home
Great stay-perfect location! House has old charm. Didn’t like that we had to strip beds and bring all the sheets/towels down to the rather creepy old basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Fantastic location!! 5 couples stayed here for a wedding over the weekend. It was one block from the start of downtown and one block from the lake! Couldn’t ask for a better house. More than enough space for everyone as well. The two showers worked out for everyone, just had to make schedules to shower! Very quick responses from the hosts as well :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Rye, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice updates with new owners
We have stayed at the McNeil House several times over the last 8 years. We love the proximity to downtown St Joe and Silver Beach. The new owners have decluttered, freshly painted all rooms, and swapped the queen for a king bed in the bedroom at the top of the stairs (the rear one, not the one that has the queen with two twins). As well, the room on the main floor which previously had just a twin bed, now has a queen bed. We had never actually used that room during our past rentals, but it was much appreciated this time now that it has a bed for two. The structure of the house is the same, floors still creak to show their age :) I suspect the cleaning crew may still be the same, too. Though cleaner than any of our previous stays, we still noticed some dust under furniture. If you are looking for the best location to host a larger gathering, wedding party, reunion, etc, I highly recommend the McNeil House!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint setting
Nice location to free parking ,restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location!
We very much enjoyed our stay at this beautiful historical home right in downtown St. Joseph a couple blocks from the beach and a 1/2 block all the shops and restaurants. The home is completely updated and the central air and plumbing was working beautifully. The home is also very clean and well organized—plenty of dishes, cups, pots, pans, serving plates and utensils for everyone. The only thing to note is that It says 3 full baths on the description but really it is only 2-1/2 with the 1/2 bathroom connected to one of the downstairs rooms. The only other thing to note is for anyone with physical limitations: This house was built in 1855. The basement stairs are treacherous that lead to the washer and dryer, and the bathtub on the first floor is also not easy for older adults. I will say that the upstairs king bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in, and the upstairs entertainment room is a great plus. We only had a handful of people but the house easily accommodates the listed number of people comfortably. Overall this house is a real gem and we would love to stay again sometime. The town of St. Joseph is such a great town for all ages!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherice H., Orlando, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Location is wonderful-can walk to everything! Had some minor issues but host was very quick in assisting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Vanessa B., Fort Wayne, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Get Away
We really enjoyed this home with our friends & can’t wait to go back. The home had everything we needed & was so close to all the stores & restaurants. Our only complaint was the ants in the kitchen so we rinsed everything down before we used it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great walkable location!
This was a perfect location for us to stay for my son's wedding weekend. Quiet neighborhood. Parking was not an issue. Historic home had it's expected quirks, but was overall clean, comfortable and charming.!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021