1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat
Our property is only available for rental 2 weeks a summer. The house is professionally cleaned using CDC suggested cleaning products.
This designer beach retreat is set amidst indigenous towering deciduous trees and pines and located across a semi-private road from it's own private sandy beach.
Inside Surf Sanctuary, the past meets the present. This old church converted into a home offers modern amenities and the distinctive features of a former 125 year old church. Features include; heavy beam cathedral ceilings, eight 2-story stained glass windows, a bright and airy four seasons room with field stone fireplace, modern kitchen and bathrooms with vintage accents, designer furniture accented with well appointed antiques, posh bedroom suites, home gym with recumbent bike, elliptical machine, free weights, etc.
Property has lush green lawns, lovely English country gardens, comfortably furnished decks and an outdoor ‘living rooms with a towering field stone fireplace - perfect for gracious summer entertaining.
300 yards from Surf Sanctuary, along a grassy path, you will find stairs leading you down a low bluff and private beach. You will be awed by the tranquility and ocean-like views. The area is referred to as the 'Sun Coast' because of it's west facing exposure. It doesn't disappoint in delivering picture perfect sunsets! Enjoy hours of fun in the surprisingly warm waters on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan.
KITCHEN A cook’s kitchen with many tools, and serving dishes. Sub Zero refrigerator (no ice maker), 5 burner KitchenAid slide-in range and dishwasher. Combo micro wave, convection and air fryer oven. KitchenAid stand mixer, coffee maker, toaster, Ninja high powered blenders, Nutra Bullet, and much more.
GAS GRILL Char-Broil Commercial Stainless Steel 4-Burner. The gas grill is hooked up to a natural gas line - no need for propane tanks.
OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE Massive fieldstone wood burning fireplace w/gas starter and comfortable lounge seating.
LAUNDRY Large capacity Whirlpool Cabrio washer and dryer.
House sleeps 8-10. 8 in private bedrooms and 2 in the loft. Sorry no weddings or events.
House Rules Please read carefully the following information about your Rental Agreement and stay.
CHECK IN / CHECK OUT. Check-in is after 4 pm EST on the first day of the Rental Period. Check-out is 10 am EST on the last day of the Rental Period.
PARKING. There is parking for 4 vehicles in driveway. There is no parking on the street or on lawn.
Recreational Vehicles, Boats, Trailers and Jet Skis are not allowed to park on the property.
PARKING ON THE LAWN IS PROHIBITED.
MAINTENANCE. Please report any maintenance needs for the Property to Roe Faraone. While we apologize for any inconvenience electrical outage, we will not be able to offer a discount or refund should the electric company be unable to restore service during your stay.
LINENS/SUPPLIES. Towels and bed linens are furnished. Please bring your own beach blankets, as linens are not to be removed from the house. Any lost or damaged linens will be deducted from the Security Deposit.
An initial supply of paper towels, bathroom tissue, light bulbs, and coffee are provided.
ENTRY BY OWNER. Owner may enter the Property under the following circumstances: in case of emergency; to make any necessary repairs. Owner will notify renter with at least 24 hours’ notice of Owner’s intent to enter except in case of emergency.
RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Security Deposit may be forfeited and the Renter may be asked to vacate the Property immediately, with no refund for a breach of this Agreement, which includes the failure to follow the rules below.
RENTAL AGREEMENT 1. Smoking of is prohibited on the Property and decks. 2. Pets are NOT allowed in the Property or on the site without express written consent. 3. House parties, weddings or excessive noise are not allowed. 4. The number of people staying on the Property may not exceed 10 people. Renters will be charged $450 per person, per night over 10 people. 5. No furnishings or equipment from the Property may be taken to the beach or off site. 6. Do not leave windows and doors open while the air conditioning is on; as this may cause the AC units to stop working. 7. No candles can be used inside the house, only on the outside patio and decks. 8. No red wine or drunks that stain carpeting, upholstery or linens in any rooms other than the kitchen, dining room, sitting area adjacent to the dining room. 9. No food or drink (except water) in bedrooms. 10. Spray tanning products cannot be applied indoors or in showers. Damage has been done to ceramic tile, carpeting and linens. Please spray tan before you arrive. 11. No fireworks allowed on property or on the beach. 12. No bonfires on the beach allowed. Please use outdoor fireplace instead. 13. No access to beach after dark. Stairs are unlit and use after dark is dangerous and could result in bodily injury.
KEYS. Owner will meet you at property with keys to check you in and collect them at check out.
PLEASE NOTE:
WIFI INTERNET. The Property contains equipment that uses WiFi. Most WiFi equipment will be compatible. However, we can make no guarantees as to compatibility of your equipment.
NO ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLETTING. Renter may not assign or sublease all or part of this Agreement.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. To the maximum extent allowed by the law, Owner is not liable for Renter’s property left behind or for any consequential, incidental, special, punitive, exemplary or indirect damages from any cause whatsoever, regardless of whether they were foreseeable. Owner’s maximum aggregate liability arising out of the rental of the Property to Renter is limited to the amount of rental fees paid by Renter during the Rental Period. The Owner is not undertaking to provide any security and is not responsible for any loss or theft of the Renter’s property.
INDEMNIFICATION. To the maximum extent allowed by the law, the Renter agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and at the Owner’s option, defend the Owner and its officers, members, easement holders, contractors and representatives from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, and expenses that Renter or Renter’s guests may have or bring against any one or more of the Indemnified Parties or that arise from the Renter’s rental of the Property under this Agreement, including any Claims based on negligence, action, or inaction of any of the Indemnified Parties.
GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Michigan, without regard to conflicts of law principles.
COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and there are no other promises, terms or conditions, whether oral or written, other than contained herein.
This Agreement may be modified only in a writing signed by both parties.
Si tienes algún requisito de accesibilidad en particular, ponte en contacto con el alojamiento con la información que aparece en la confirmación que recibiste al reservar.
8 peldaños para acceder a la entrada
Acceso a la entrada bien iluminado
Acceso único por escalera a las plantas superiores
Alfombras en las zonas comunes
Barandillas en las escaleras
Parqué en las zonas comunes
Suelo de baldosas en las zonas comunes
Alojamiento libre de humo
Nota del propietario: Can smoke only on outdoor decks & patios.
Servicios e instalaciones
Cambio de sábanas (previa solicitud)
Cambio de toallas previa solicitud
Plancha o tabla de planchar
Servicio de limpieza a petición
Aspectos destacados de la ubicación
Cerca de un hospital
Cerca de un spa o balneario
Cerca del puerto deportivo
En el centro
En una zona rural
Junto a un lago
Actividades
Acceso al campo de golf (opcional)
Gimnasio
Kayak
Casino en las inmediaciones
Caza en las inmediaciones
Ciclismo en las inmediaciones
Equitación en las inmediaciones
Esquí acuático en las inmediaciones
Golf en las inmediaciones
Kayak en las inmediaciones
Lanchas motoras en las inmediaciones
Natación en las inmediaciones
Observación de aves en las inmediaciones
Paseos en motonieve en las inmediaciones
Patinaje sobre hielo en las inmediaciones
Pesca en las inmediaciones
Rutas de senderismo/ciclismo en las inmediaciones
Tubing acuático en las inmediaciones
Vela en las inmediaciones
Visitas a bodegas en las inmediaciones
Windsurf en las inmediaciones
Medidas de seguridad
Detector de monóxido de carbono (el propietario ha indicado que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en el alojamiento)
Detector de humo (el propietario ha indicado que hay un detector de humo en el alojamiento)
Botiquín
Extintor
Cerradura de seguridad
General
Al menos un 80 % de la iluminación procede de LED
Al menos un 80 % de los alimentos es de producción local
Al menos un 80 % de los alimentos es orgánico
Baños con uso eficiente del agua
Cambio de sábanas previa solicitud
Desayuno vegetariano disponible
Duchas con uso eficiente del agua
Filtros de té y café reutilizables
Jardín
Muestras de artistas locales
Opciones de alimentación veganas
Opciones de alimentación vegetarianas
Reciclaje
Se informa a los huéspedes sobre la cultura y los ecosistemas locales
Servicio de limpieza (previa solicitud)
Tamaño de la unidad: 446 metros cuadrados
Toallas (cambio previa solicitud)
Ventanas con doble acristalamiento
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Recibirás un correo electrónico del anfitrión con las instrucciones para hacer el check-in y el check-out.
La información proporcionada por la propiedad podría estar traducida con herramientas de traducción automática.
Instrucciones de check-out
El anfitrión exige que realices lo siguiente antes del check-out:
Cargar y encender el lavavajillas
Quitar las sábanas usadas y juntar las toallas usadas
Quitar los artículos personales, quitar las sobras de comida y bebida y sacar la basura
Apagar las luces
There are large plastic bags at the bottom of the stairs, going up to the loft that you can use to put the towels and sheets in. Please separate the towels and sheets in these bags.
Si no sigues todas estas instrucciones, podrías recibir una opinión negativa por parte del anfitrión.
Mascotas
No se aceptan mascotas
Niños y camas adicionales
Los niños son bienvenidos.
Nota del anfitrión: Property not suitable for children under 7.
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos grupales.
Nota del anfitrión: No parties or weddings unless discussed w/ owner.
Información importante
Importante
Puede aplicarse un cargo por cada persona adicional, según la política de la propiedad.
Es posible que se solicite un documento de identidad con foto emitido por las autoridades gubernamentales, y una tarjeta de crédito, débito o depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto.
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden conllevar cargos adicionales.
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos grupales.
Nota del anfitrión: No parties or weddings unless discussed w/ owner.
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
Las medidas de seguridad de la propiedad incluyen extintor de incendios, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cerradura de alta seguridad
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Vrbo, nuestro sitio asociado, administra este hospedaje. Recibirás un correo electrónico de Vrbo con un enlace que te llevará a tu cuenta de Vrbo, donde podrás cambiar o cancelar tu reservación.
Información adicional
Esta propiedad no dispone de ascensor
Se necesita un auto para acceder a este hospedaje.
Información de la zona
Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en el centro de la ciudad, en la playa, en Lake Michigan Beach. La belleza natural del área puede apreciarse en Lago Míchigan y Silver Beach (playa). También vale la pena conocer Margaret B. Upton Arboretum y FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Disfruta de las montañas con pistas de ski cross-country, y aprovecha para practicar actividades como patinaje sobre hielo y moto de nieve. Visitar nuestra guía de viaje de Coloma
Estación de tren de St. Joseph-Benton Harbor: 16 minutos en auto
Restaurantes
McDonald's
14 min en auto
Riverside Tavern
6 min en auto
Vineyard 2121
9 min en auto
The Bend
15 min en auto
Subway
13 min en auto
Preguntas frecuentes
¿1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat acepta mascotas?
No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.
¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?
Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.
¿A qué hora es el check-in en 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?
Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.
¿A qué hora es el check-out en 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?
Check-out: 10:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?
En Lake Michigan Beach, esta casa de vacaciones frente al mar, en el centro de la ciudad, se encuentra a 0,1 km de Lago Míchigan, y a 15 km de Harbor Shores Golf Club (club de golf) y Sarett Nature Center. Covert Park y Tiscornia Park también se encuentran a 15 km.
Opiniones de 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat
Opiniones
Excepcional
Todas las opiniones que se muestran provienen de experiencias de huéspedes reales. Solo las personas que han reservado una estadía con nosotros pueden enviar su opinión. Verificamos las opiniones con base en nuestras pautas y las publicamos todas, tanto positivas como negativas.
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Great space
The “Church” was absolutely stunning. There was plenty of room for our family to spread out. Everything was perfect. We hope to be back in the future.
Deborah C.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2024
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Michelle W.
5 jul. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Private beach getaway.
The “Church” had a lot of character. The outdoor space was just as impressive. There was plenty of space for our family of ten. The private beach access was the highlight of our trip. It was like we had the lake to ourselves. The wagon and beach chairs were a bonus. Communication with the owner was top-notch.
Michelle W.
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2025
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Richard R.
18 jul. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Great Get Away
Private beach was truly private. Very relaxing and not crowded with tourists. Property manager was helpful with restaurants and things to do. Check in several times when she saw that there were bad storms overnight to insure everything was alright. Most VRBO hosts are property managers that have FAQ lists when you make inquiries. Our hosts made the visit special. Would rent from them again.
Richard R.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2024
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Jodie S.
17 jul. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Best home away from home
We had an amazing trip. Such a special home with so many fun details. Communication with the owner was top- notch and so helpful on planning for the trip and helping find things to do. Roe is the hostess with the mostest!!!
While the weather was not perfect, we still got to enjoy the beach a few days including breathtaking sunsets. Full kitchen allowed us to cook great morning meals and dinner a few nights. Doordash and Instacart were avaliable, and a 15-20 min drive got us to all the shopping, eating and golf we could dream of. We will definitely return to this gem!
Jodie S.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2021
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Tina S.
2 ago. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Family summer vacation 2023
This beautifully restored church beach home has so much to offer. So many cool antiques and modern amenities.
Our family was totally enthralled with the uniqueness and history of this former church and its many treasures inside and out.
The private beach is gorgeous and we spent many hours enjoying Lake Michigan with our family.
We had lots of fun and made lasting memories that we will be able to share for years to come.
Roe was an incredible host and which made our stay very enjoyable. We were so glad we were able to meet her.
She was very attentive to anything that came up and gave us good recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area.
St. Joe is a lovely beach town and the carousel by the beach did not disappoint.
We highly recommend this charming church house.
You will be glad you vacationed there!
Tina and Mike🏖️☀️
Tina S.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Therese S.
11 ago. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
STUNNING
We had a wonderful time in Roe's home, it is full of character and love. She was communicative and incredibly generous.
Therese S.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Meida M.
16 dic. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Joyful space
We had a great time staying at the church. It was cozy and comfortable. Worked well for our needs to spend some time reflecting and planning around our creative work together. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook full meals. Hosts were very communicative. Lovely spot for a retreat.
Meida M.
Se hospedó 3 noches en diciembre de 2021
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
David N.
10 ago. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Awesome Property, Great Character, Great Location
We really enjoyed this property. Perfect for a family of 8 adults.
Great layout and very unique and charming, all the way to the bell tower!. Loved the private beach and the proximity to St. Joe's, South Harbor and the dunes. Roe was great to work with and very accommodating. Highly recommended!!
David N.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2021
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Josef H.
7 oct. 2020
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Great Space
Roe has a wonderful property here that has been tastefully renovated. Lots of space to spread out and enjoy family time. We particularly liked the sun / tv room which has lots of light, great forested views and a fire place. We were too late in the season to spend much time on the beach, but we did catch a couple very pretty sunsets.
Josef H.
Se hospedó 7 noches en septiembre de 2020
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Jeanne S.
4 ago. 2020
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Beautiful property!
The home is beautiful and well-kept. The history of the move of the church and conversion into a home is fascinating. Roe is very friendly and responsive to questions. There isn't much to do in the immediate area, but if you want to enjoy the serenity and have a house where everyone can congregate to spend time together, this is it.
Jeanne S.
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Sarah H.
25 jul. 2020
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Surf Sanctuary
This is a lovely and interesting property. The old world charm is something not seen too often these days! The owner was very communicative and helpful. She did have AC installed recently which was a nice addition with the very hot and humid weather we experienced. It was wonderful to have a beach...many lake houses have lost their beaches with the high water. I would recommend this property!
Sarah H.
Se hospedó 8 noches en julio de 2020
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Carolyn G.
2 jul. 2019
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Beautiful property
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with our family in this beautifully restored church and home. It is even more impressive than the online pictures. The owner was wonderful to work with. This unique property afforded us a week we’ll never forget.
Carolyn G.
Se hospedó 6 noches en junio de 2019
Opinión archivada
10/10 Excelente
Barbara B.
23 ago. 2017
Love!
We loved staying in this beautifully restored church. So unique -- Roe kept the best of the old and integrated it with the new. Lots of gathering spaces for our family to gather indoors or out yet lots of privacy offered as well --beautiful bedrooms and update bathrooms. Beach access with kayaks. Roe is a joy to talk to and very responsive. Highly recommend!