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St. Joseph Cottage for Rent: Kismet Cottage, #1 Vacation Rental Choice! Walk to Everything! Clean & Nice! - Property 321378

Cottage 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8

St. Joseph cottage photo
Rates per property (USD)
$300 - $900/wk
Call Cindy Barinholtz
847 967-7997
(International +1 847 967-7997)
 
Email Owner
Property type:
cottage, 1000 sq. ft. 
Location type:
beach, downtown  
Highlights:
beach, downtown, air-conditioning, washing machine, fishing, golf, linens provided, satellite or cable, barbecue  
St. Joseph cottage photo - Comfy Living Room

Comfy Living Room

St. Joseph cottage photo - the 'Beach' Room with Deluxe King Size Bed

the 'Beach' Room with Deluxe King Size Bed

St. Joseph cottage photo - All New Kitchen fully equipped

All New Kitchen fully equipped

St. Joseph cottage photo - Relaxing  23' Brick Enclosed Screen Porch

Relaxing 23' Brick Enclosed Screen Porch

St. Joseph cottage photo - Cozy Dining Room

Cozy Dining Room

St. Joseph cottage photo - The other side of the 'Beach' room

The other side of the 'Beach' room

St. Joseph cottage photo - the 'Bonny' Room with Deluxe Queen Bed

the 'Bonny' Room with Deluxe Queen Bed

St. Joseph cottage photo - other side of the 'Bonny' room

other side of the 'Bonny' room

St. Joseph cottage photo - the 'Cozy Cottage' Room

the 'Cozy Cottage' Room

St. Joseph cottage photo - Kismet Cottage

Kismet Cottage

St. Joseph cottage photo - A short 2 blk.stroll to Awesome Saint Joe. sunsets

A short 2 blk.stroll to Awesome Saint Joe. sunsets

St. Joseph cottage photo - Comfy Living Room

St. Joseph Cottage Summary

Perfectly located in the heart of Saint Joseph. Don't settle for a cramped hotel room. Let Kismet Cottage be your home away from home! Get away to our clean and new, Kismet Cottage House. Cozy enough for 2, comfortable for up to 8. 1,000+ square foot, 2 story. 3 bedrooms featuring cotton sheets, down comforters and feather pillows New, fully equipped kitchen. New bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Kick back on the inviting 23' brick screen porch with couch and porch swing. Patio with gas BBQ. Relaxing newly furnished living room. Tastefully decorated throughout. You won't want to leave. Our guests LOVE us! ***Scroll to the bottom of the listing to read ACTUAL comments from our Cottage Guest Book!*** Don't let the low price fool you. We are the MOST popular cottage in Saint Joseph! NOTE: I do not update my calendar! Please e-mail or call for availability. I start booking up for summer a YEAR in advance! Once you discover Kismet Cottage we know you'll want to return again and again

Location of Cottage 321378

Nearest beach:   beach at 0.5 Miles
Car: not necessary

Fall in love with Saint Joseph, MI. Less than 2 hours from Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Saint Joseph River. Walk to everything!!! 1-5 blocks from Silver Beach (One of the top 10 in America; Parents Magazine!), Downtown Shops, Cafes & Eateries, Bicycle Rentals, Welcome Center, Festivals, Krasl Art Center, Curious Kids Museum, Library, Antiques on the Bluff, Farmers Market, Horse Drawn Trolley, Ceramics Painting, Jewelry Making, The Concert Bandshell, Festivals, Saint Joseph River, Box Factory for the Arts, Clementine's on the River, Saint Joseph Boathouse, Kiwanas Skateboard Park, Riverwalk, & more!. 2&1/2 blocks to the stairs down the bluff to the Beach, Amtrak Train Station (take a day trip to Downtown Chicago, less than 2 hours away, by train!) and the ALL NEW Carousel, Children's Museum Annex and Compass Rose Fountain, opening late summer 2009!
Location of cottage 321378 on a map
marks the location of the property in Southwest Michigan

St. Joseph Cottage Availability

Updated:
Feb 18, 2009
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St. Joseph Cottage Rates

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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
Summer Jun 1, 2009 - Sep 15, 2009 $900 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2 Nights
Notes: Festival weeks are $1,000, Venetian Festival week is $1,200.
Off-Season Sep 16, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009 $650 $450 n/a n/a n/a n/a 2 Nights
Notes: January-May and September-December Off-season weekend rates include 3 days or nights.
Winter Jan 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010 $300 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 Month
Notes: $300 per week applies to 4 week minimum stay in Winter/Spring only.
  • $300(off-season)-$900/Week prime season (festival weeks higher)
  • Now booking for Spring//Fall 2009
    NOTE: I do not keep my calendar updated! Please call for availability!.
    $75 housekeeping fee per stay.
    50% deposit required.
    $300 refundable security deposit.
    Weekly rentals are Sunday through Sunday
    June-September 14th $900/week.
    July 4th, Krasl Art Fair, Chalk the Block & Venetian Fest. $1,000-$1,200/week.
    September 14th-May $650/week.
    September 14th-May $450 for 2/3 days.
    January-May $300/week (4 week minimum)...
    Ask about my famous GIRL'S GET-A-WAY WEEKENDS!!!
    Just for the girls! Spring/Fall 2009 Booking NOW!
  • Don't be fooled by the low price. Our guests book again and again!

Fees

Cleaning:
$75

St. Joseph Cottage Amenities

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 1000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • beach
  • downtown

Theme:
  • away from it all

General:
  • Laundry-Soap
  • Restaurant-Dining-Guide
  • Soaps-Basic
  • Shampoo
  • towels provided
  • Local-Maps
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Local-Activities-Guide
  • Activities-Guide
  • Cold-Water-Dispenser
  • Paper-Towels
  • Toilet-Paper

Kitchen:
  • microwave
  • freezer
  • Ice-Maker
  • Lobster-Pot
  • cooking utensils
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • dish washer
  • Coffee-Grinder
  • oven
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • washing machine
  • grill
  • Spices

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 BA, 1 half bath
  • Full Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Half Bathroom - Toilet, washer/dryer
  • Brand new bathrooms! Upstairs had bath/shower. Shower has great water pressure, like a hotel shower. Downstairs has washer/dryer. Clean!

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Beach Bedroom - 1 King, 1 Twin/ Single, Deluxe Pillow Top King Bed!
    Bonny Bedroom - 1 Queen, 1 Twin/ Single, Deluxe Pillow top Queen bed! TV w/ VCR & remote!
    Cozy Cottage Bedroom - 1 Double, TV with VCR & remote!
  • King & Queen Pillow top Beds with 100% cotton sheets, down comforters and plenty of feather pillows! Each welcoming Bedroom furnished differently. Like a Bed & Breakfast without the innkeeper. 2 bedrooms have TV/VCR w/remote. Alarm clocks. Cassette players. Clean! Clean! Clean! Take a look at the bed photos in some other cottage rentals. Then, come back and look at mine. People rave about the comfort of my beds!
Entertainment:
  • tv
  • Books
  • radio
  • cd
  • Books-Adult
  • Toys-Kids
  • satellite or cable
  • stereo system
  • VCR
  • audio tape player
  • Books-Kids
  • Music-Library
  • Video-Library
  • Games-Adults
  • Games-Kids
  • DVD

Outside:
  • barbecue
  • Parking-On-Street
  • Outdoor-Grill-Gas
  • parking
  • Screened-Porch/Lanai
  • Porch/Lanai
  • Parking-Off-Street
  • Patio-Stone/Concrete
  • 4 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • golf
  • roller blading
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • antiquing

Attractions:
  • ATM/Bank
  • Museums
  • Marina
  • Playground
  • Library

Leisure Activities:
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Ice-Skating
  • Live-Theater
  • Pier-Fishing
  • Beachcombing
  • Hiking
  • Sight-Seeing
  • Fly-Fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Scenic-Drives
  • Winery-Tours
  • Restaurants

Nearby Activities:
  • Golf-Privileges-Optional

Notes: I try to set myself apart from other area rentals by truly being a home away from home. The last thing you want to do is drive all day and first thing you have to do is find a grocery store for a sponge or something. I include Laundry soap, Dish soap, a clean Sponge, Hand soap, Bath soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Paper towels, Napkins, Kleenex, Toilet paper, Coffee, Decaf, Coffee filters, Sweeteners, Ice tea, hot Tea, Herbal teas, Microwave popcorn, Salt, Pepper, Umbrellas, local Magazines, local Menu guides, Books, Games, Video & Music Library & More! 3 TVs with 95 channels of cable, 3 VCRs, DVD player, 3 clock radio's, 3 cassette players, CD player. This is not just a house with furniture in it. It is a clean,warm and welcoming Home away from Home. I also include OVER $600 in FREE local coupons! Ask about our popular 'GIRLS GET-A-WAY' WEEKENDS!!


St. Joseph Cottage Details

Your home away from home!! : After a long day enjoying all Saint Joseph has to offer, Kismet Cottage will be a welcome refuge. Watch a movie. Play a game. Have a BBQ. Relax on the brick enclosed screen porch.*This is the opening of a review I found *'When you enter some vacation rentals you feel as though you have been deceived. The Kismet Cottage is not one of those. It is a charming little house downtown St. Joseph, MI with three bedrooms and lots of comfy beds! The owner definitely takes a lot of pride in this vacation rental by the way the house feels and looks when you enter it....' Choose Kismet Cottage... because maybe it was meant to be.

Welcome home!: All the comforts of home including: washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, microwave, garbage disposal, pots, pans, bake ware, dishes, utensils, toaster, coffee pot, crock pot, new furnace with central air, outdoor gas BBQ, Stunning new patio & patio furniture with gliders, umbrellas, CD player, cassette players, radios, alarm clocks, 3 TVs, 3 VCRs, DVD player, music, movies, games, books, puzzles, Complimentary popcorn and beverages. 3 bedrooms sleep up to 8 with 2 queens, 1 full and 2 twins. This area has something for everyone! If you are a beach bum, wine lover, shopper, foodie, music lover, art lover, crafter, fisher, boater, golfer, antiquer, walker, lighthouse fan, chocolate lover, skateboarder or fun-seeker, this area has it all. For your convenience, Kismet Cottage is stocked with local area menus, activity guides and brochures. Saint Joseph is the perfect vacation town. Park your car and stroll the brick streets lined with boutiques, museums, cafes and eateries!

Park your car!: Located on Broad St, 1&1/2 blocks away from the light at Main st. that crosses over into downtown. 2&1/2 blocks from the stairs down to the train station and Silver Beach. 4 blocks from the sandy beach. Relax at Silver Beach, voted on of the top ten beaches in America by Parents Magazine. Experience an outdoor concert, Antique show or Farmers Market. Hike a lake shore path or wander out to 2 historic Lighthouses. Take in art gallery or artist studio. Explore the children's museum. Shop for clothes, toys, books, furniture, antiques and more. (Don't miss the original five and dime) Bring your boat. Indulge in fine or casual dining, chocolate and cafes. Enjoy the nightlife, festivals and events. Or... Take a short drive and explore nearby Benton Harbor, Union Pier, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Coloma, South Haven, Van Buren State Park, Blueberry Picking, Wineries and more!

Golf: Great golfing available! There are several great golf courses in the area. The closest being only a mile away!

Other Activities: Horse Drawn Trolley, Art Galleries, Children's Museum, Skate Board Park, Outdoor Concerts, Ice Skating, Sunst Watching, Vollyball,


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