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1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Coloma, MI
  • Place, Contessa Wine Cellars
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Coloma

This holiday home places you in the heart of Lake Michigan Beach within steps of Lake Michigan. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a dining area are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .In proximity to this Lake Michigan Beach holiday home you'll find Silver Beach.

What's nearby

  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 10 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Sarett Nature Center - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Contessa Wine Cellars - 12 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 14 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Silver Beach - 15 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vineyard 2121 - ‬9 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.

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.

RENTAL AGREEMENT 2020
RENTER:
_______________________________________________Date:_______

Please print legal name above
RENTER’S SIGNATURE
_______________________________________________Date:_______

OWNER
Rosemarie Faraone
Please print legal name above
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
___________________________________________

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Can smoke only on outdoor decks & patios.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 35

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
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.
Please empty all the trash containers in the bathrooms and kitchen.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No shoes indoors Parking for 4 vehicles No parking on grass Red wine consumed only in kitchen, dining room, outdoor deck and patio No candles indoors
IMPORTANT SELF-TANNING LOTIONS ARE PROHIBITED BECAUSE OF DAMAGE TO SHEETS AND TOWELS. DAMAGE TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS WILL BE CHARGED TO RENTER.
No fireworks on property and/or beach. No beach bonfires. Use outdoor fireplace for bonfires. Steps to beach cannot be used after dark.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Property not suitable for children under 7.

Events

No events allowed
No parties or weddings unless discussed w/ owner.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke only on outdoor decks & patios.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or weddings unless discussed w/ owner.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No parties or weddings unless discussed w/ owner. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?

The closest beach to 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat is Silver Beach (14.7 km).

Does 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?

No, 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 1800's Church, Restored And Converted To A Designers Private Beach Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.