walk to silver beach, downtown & spectacular sunsets!
Perfectly located in the heart of downtown Saint Joseph.
Don't settle for a cramped hotel room. Let Kismet Cottage be your home away from home!
Walk to Silver Beach, Downtown & Everything St. Joseph has to offer!
Get away to our CLEAN and comfortable, "Kismet Cottage" home. Cozy enough for 2, comfortable for up to 7.
Charming vintage cottage 1,000+ square foot, 2 story. 3 bedrooms featuring cotton sheets, and feather pillows Newer, fully equipped kitchen. Newer bathrooms. Main floor laundry. Kick back on the inviting 23' brick screen porch with couch and porch swing. Cozy yard with patio, gas BBQ, picnic table, glider rockers and charm. Tastefully decorated throughout. the perfect vacation rental home in St. Joseph Michigan. You won't want to leave.
Relax and Enjoy Your Stay!
All the comforts of home, just bring your food! We'll even include your coffee, tea, herb tea, iced tea and condiments! Complimentary microwave popcorn. You'll get a new sponge, fresh roll of paper towels and all the soaps and paper goods you need.
family fun every month of the year!
January Chilli cook-offf, February Ice Festival, March Mannequins, May Blossomtime Parade, Summer festivals and Farmer's market, September Harvestfest, December Reindog parade and more!
View the full calendar here.
year round fun in downtown st. joseph!
every age-every interest
silver beach carousel
Be sure to take a spin on the year round indoor carousel! Sure to delight young and old alike!
St. joseph lighthouse
Walk out on the pier to view our 2 historic lighthouses!
compass rose fountain
Cool off in the awesome Compass Rose fountain!
About us
Additional Information
Cleaned and disinfected for your comfort and safety! Our guests LOVE us! We are the MOST popular cottage in Saint Joseph! I start booking for summer a YEAR in advance! Book early! CALL FOR BEST AVAILABILITY! WHILE YOU'RE WAITING FOR ME TO CHECK AN EMAIL, SOMEONE MAY CALL AND SCOOP UP THE WEEK YOU WANTED! Once you discover Kismet Cottage we know you'll want to return again and again!
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. Choose Kismet Cottage... because maybe it was meant to be.
Welcome home! All the comforts of home including: WiFi, Cable TV, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, microwave, garbage disposal, pots, pans, bake ware, dishes, utensils, toaster, coffee pot, crock pot, newer furnace with central air, outdoor gas BBQ, inviting patio & patio furniture with gliders and picnic tables, umbrellas, CD player, cassette players, radios, alarm clocks, 3 TVs, 3 VCRs, DVD player, music, movies, games, books, puzzles, Complimentary popcorn and beverages. Hand towels, dish towels, washcloths and paper towels included. Bring your own large bath/beach towels.
3 bedrooms sleep up to 7 with 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 full and 2 twins. This area has something for everyone! If you are a beach bum, wine lover, craft beer consumer, shopper, festival goer, foodie, music lover, art lover, crafter, fisherman, boater, golfer, antiquer, walker, lighthouse fan, chocolate lover, volleyball player, skateboarder or fun-seeker, this area has it all. Take a ride on our full size Carousel and splash in our interactive Compass Rose Fountain!
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, kids activities, cafes and eateries! Or...hop on the Amtrak and take a day trip to downtown Chicago!
Relax at Silver Beach, voted one 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 an 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) Laugh yourself silly at State Street Stuff, voted best gift store in SW Michigan. Sample wines at 3 different tasting rooms. Check out the Silver Harbor Brewery. 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, Breweries and more!
great rates!
prime summer season June 1st-September 15th
Full weeks only $1,500 per week
SummerWeeks run Sunday-Sunday
off-season september 15th-may 31st
2 night minimum stay.
$500 weekends Only $135 for each additional night.
Full week only $1000. (Holiday weeks and weekends may be slightly more)
Multiple weeks only $900 per week.
long term stays (when available)
Off-season only.
$500 per week, with a 4 week minimum for up to 2 people. Additional people may have an additional charge.
CALL OR E-MAIL FOR AVAILABILITY.
michigankismetcottage@yahoo.com
50% DEPOSIT DUE AT BOOKING.
REMAINING 50% DUE 30 DAYS BEFORE CHECK-IN
guests receive 10% discount at state street stuff, voted best gift store in sw michigan!
Simply ask for the Kismet cottage at check-out and enjoy 10% off you total purchase. Something fun for everyone, from infants to great grandma. From Bikers to Ballerinas! Check out their Facebook page!
additional fees:
$100 housekeeping fee per up to 2 week stay.
(stays of more than 2 weeks may incur an additional $50 cleaning fee)
$300 fully refundable security deposit.
paypal users pay the 3% paypal fee.
If you are more comfortable booking on homeaway.com, they charge an additional booking fee.
guest reviews
From Chickvacationrentals.com
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. The décor is definitely comforting. The location of the house downtown is ideal. It is a block away from all the great restaurants and cute shopping that St. Joseph, MI has to offer. This house is perfect for a chick vacation because not only can it house all of your friends but it has great charm and accessibility to everything in St. Joseph, MI. Read the full review at chickvacations.com
Diana P. said: "very impressed." *****
Wow, what a wonderful place. The owner thought of everything and then some. Nice home, lots of amenities. You can't beat the price. Nice large bedrooms, comfortable beds. Relaxing front porch. Well stocked kitchen with lots of cabinets and space. Would definitely recommend Kizmat cottage for your next vacation to beautiful St. Joe. MI
Lori C. said: " home awayfrom home! we love kismet! *****
I believe this was our 8th time staying at Kismet, and every year we fall in love more with this place. My kids have grown up vacationing at Kismet! It is just a block away from all the shops/restaurants of downtown St. Joe. We have also walked to the beach without needing a vehicle. The sleeping arrangement is super convenient for my family with three (now older teen/adult) kids. We enjoy cooking in the kitchen which is clean and well-appointed with dishes, pots and pans. The fire station next door has never been noisy and I actually find it comforting. It is reasonably priced for seven full nights. I can't recommind Kismet highly enough!
Teresa S. said: "our second visit" *****
We had a wonderful time at the Kismet Cottage again this year - like last year the kids did not want to leave - the beach, cottage and all the activities available for our family were great. My parents and sister liked the fact that restaurants were so close by too. It was also great to come home to the comfort of a nice place after a busy day to relax and watch a little TV - thanks Cindy for making it such a nice place to visit!
Catherine T. said: "third visit to this home- great time!" *****
My family and I just completed our 3rd visit to Kismet Cottage. And the kids are already asking when we are going again. The house is very comfortable and well-equipped, and there is so much to do in St. Joe's. I highly recommend this for a family vacation. Thanks Cindy!
You can read ALL our 5 star ***** reviews at homeaway.com.