Historic Arts District Gastro Loft

4.8
98 reviews
Benton Harbor
Located on the third floor, this bright loft overlooks City Center Park and makes a great place from which to explore surrounding destinations… Lake Michigan is a short drive, downtown St. Joseph is across the River, and the Golf Club at Harbor Shores is just around the corner.

Guests may park in the public parking lot to the rear of the building. In the event that the lot is full, guests may park on the street.

The 650sf loft features an open kitchen/living room, bathroom, and bedroom and includes a stacking washer/dryer. Fully furnished with everything you need to enjoy Southwest Michigan!

Please note the living room couch is not a sofa bed, you can sleep on the couch.
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Guests

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

Rooms & Layout

Bedroom
1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

Queen Bed: 1

Features & Amenities

Air conditioning
Bed linens
Cleaning Disinfection
Coffee maker
Cookware
Dishes and silverware
Dishwasher
Downtown
Dryer
What Guests Are Saying
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“This Airbnb was so cute and cozy!! I’d live there if I could 😍”

“Our stay here was very enjoyable and relaxing! The unit was very clean and exactly as described. There were a couple cute coffee shops within walking distance and the restaurant downstairs was fantastic.”

“Lovely place and this is our second stay. Will stay again.”

“I can’t wait to come back and stay again! Stayed here for a one night getaway and it was absolutely perfect! The place is very clean and beautifully decorated! The bed is also so comfortable and probably the best sleep you could get away from home! The surrounding neighborhood is so peaceful and very quiet! We can’t wait to come back and stay again!”

“Great place and location!”

“The building, loft and the host were great. We enjoyed the space. Convenient parking too. Good places to eat are walkable. More places to eat, shopping, and beaches are close by and driveable. The Houndstooth restaurant downstairs is excellent. The immediate area is recovering from urban decay so it's a hodge podge of remodeled historic buildings put to new use and empty dilapidated structures and spaces waiting for someone with an idea, money and/or construction skills to bring them back to life. I would stay there again.”

“The loft was a very short distance to the beach and walkable to fun restaurants and shops. The loft was very clean and exactly as described, with lots of local recommendations. We ate at Houndstooth downstairs and it was our favorite dining experience this year! It was very fun area, we will definitely be back!”

“Our stay at the Historic Arts District Gastro Loft was excellent.The room was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable pleasurable week stay.The parking in the back was safe and free.The Mason Jar restaurant near by was a game changer as well as the juice bar on the corner.By car all the areas like St Joseph Silver Beach, Benton Harbor Fairplain plaza and even Emmas Pizza in Bridgman was easy to get to.Overall we would recommend the Historic District Loft, area and city (Benton Harbor/St Joseph) to anyone…Wali & Lissette”

“Great host and amazing Loft. Everything was in pristine condition and it was very welcoming, cozy, and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.”

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Historic Arts District Gastro Loft

“This Airbnb was so cute and cozy!! I’d live there if I could 😍”

“Our stay here was very enjoyable and relaxing! The unit was very clean and exactly as described. There were a couple cute coffee shops within walking distance and the restaurant downstairs was fantastic.”

“Lovely place and this is our second stay. Will stay again.”

“I can’t wait to come back and stay again! Stayed here for a one night getaway and it was absolutely perfect! The place is very clean and beautifully decorated! The bed is also so comfortable and probably the best sleep you could get away from home! The surrounding neighborhood is so peaceful and very quiet! We can’t wait to come back and stay again!”

“Great place and location!”

“The building, loft and the host were great. We enjoyed the space. Convenient parking too. Good places to eat are walkable. More places to eat, shopping, and beaches are close by and driveable. The Houndstooth restaurant downstairs is excellent. The immediate area is recovering from urban decay so it's a hodge podge of remodeled historic buildings put to new use and empty dilapidated structures and spaces waiting for someone with an idea, money and/or construction skills to bring them back to life. I would stay there again.”

“The loft was a very short distance to the beach and walkable to fun restaurants and shops. The loft was very clean and exactly as described, with lots of local recommendations. We ate at Houndstooth downstairs and it was our favorite dining experience this year! It was very fun area, we will definitely be back!”

“Our stay at the Historic Arts District Gastro Loft was excellent.The room was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable pleasurable week stay.The parking in the back was safe and free.The Mason Jar restaurant near by was a game changer as well as the juice bar on the corner.By car all the areas like St Joseph Silver Beach, Benton Harbor Fairplain plaza and even Emmas Pizza in Bridgman was easy to get to.Overall we would recommend the Historic District Loft, area and city (Benton Harbor/St Joseph) to anyone…Wali & Lissette”

“Great host and amazing Loft. Everything was in pristine condition and it was very welcoming, cozy, and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.”

“Positive: Drove 5 mins to breakfast at the Mason Jar. Wonderful food!!! Negative: No instructions on how to get the key out of the box so that was an issue but the waiter at the restaurant next door came and helped us. Otherwise no other issues!”

“A fun, clean loft. We enjoyed our stay and plan to book it again on our next trip to the area.”

“We really enjoyed our stay! Great location and felt really clean.”

“We enjoyed our time here! It was great to have easy parking and some restaurants walkable. There was also a small farmers market in the park across the street one of the mornings of our stay. The space was beautiful, comfortable and well equipped with all that we could need.”

“Clean and comfortable. Peaceful and relaxing. I highly recommend this to anyone.”

“The unit was great - clean, great layout, comfortable. The location was not the greatest but good enough”

“Great place to stay. Is in a somewhat sketchy part of town but overall really nice!”

“This loft was perfect!! It looked just like the pictures. Everything looked new and very clean. We were so comfortable staying here. The host, Kenneth, was very responsive and easy to work with. We would 100% stay here again! Loved everything about it.”

“A great space for a getaway”

“We had a great time staying at Ken’s place. Check in was easy and the place was nice and clean. One small note is the information about the gated parking is outdated and not available and you just have to park in the open lot which is totally fine but was just a little confusing. We definitely plan to come back in the future, thanks!”

“The location was amazing. Very clean and beautiful decor. Highly recommended and we hope to stay at this location again. The host were awesome too!”

“Kenneth's place was just as advertised. It was easy to find and conveniently located. The place was clean and full of personality. The HVAC can be a bit noisy over the bed when it turns on, however, I thought of it as white noise. He didn't have a key fob as mentioned online, but there was plenty of parking in the lot behind the place. Even before arriving, he provided plenty of recommendations for places to eat and places to go. Kenneth was friendly and responsive from start to finish.”

“Very nice place and very drivable to the surrounding areas! Will definitely come back.”

“My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay. The space is as described, great location, parking available outside and in a separate lot. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you !”

“The loft was great. Very comfortable, clean, nice linens, and cool space. We will stay here in the future. Host was very helpful.”

“Good place”

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“This was our 4th stay at this location and once again, it did not disappoint. The loft is spotlessly clean and beautiful. The location to St. Joseph, Lake Michigan and wineries is absolutely perfect. Make sure to get a reservation at Houndstooth!! The loft feels like home and we know we’ll be back (for a 5th, 6th…… time)”

“This was our 4th stay at this location and once again, it did not disappoint. The loft is spotlessly clean and beautiful. The location to St. Joseph, Lake Michigan and wineries is absolutely perfect. Make sure to get a reservation at Houndstooth!! The loft feels like home and we know we’ll be back (for a 5th, 6th…… time)”

“This was our 4th stay at this location and once again, it did not disappoint. The loft is spotlessly clean and beautiful. The location to St. Joseph, Lake Michigan and wineries is absolutely perfect. Make sure to get a reservation at Houndstooth!! The loft feels like home and we know we’ll be back (for a 5th, 6th…… time)”

“What an amazing space! My husband and I stayed here for a weekend getaway and had the best time! The Loft was Immaculate and had everything we needed. Sage was a phenomenal Hostess and made sure that all of our questions were answered long before we even arrived. The location is up and coming and has a lot of promise. We will definitely be back!”

“Positive: Very clean, beautiful loft. It had everything we needed. The bed was firm but not hard. Washer and dryer unit is a very nice addition. Excellent breakfast cafe, pub and restaurants were a short walk away. Negative: It would be helpful to include that the building has no elevator and that loft 4 is up 3 flights of stairs.. We are 70 yrs old and carrying a 35 lb suitcase up stairs was hard.”

“My husband and I took a last minute trip to Benton Harbor and stayed in Ken’s loft. Love the art district!!! Ken’s place was immaculate, had all the necessary amenities of home. Definitely recommend anyone who’s looking for a trendy place to stay. Ken was so helpful when we needed some dining suggestions on a Sunday evening. We had appetizers and drinks at North Pier Brewing and met some wonderful people there! I will definitely stay in Ken’s loft again!”

“Very nice place. Easy walk to the Mason Jar Cafe and the Livery micro-brewery for live music and amazing beers. And the Houndstooth restaurant is right there, also. A sort bike ride to the beach, the loft was comfortable and right at home. I will return for sure!”

“The Gastro loft is a super modern space that has lots of natural light and all the amenities needed to make for an at home feel. Located close to many local attractions and beach access. The host/manger was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with questions. Highly recommend this space for a weekend getaway! Definitely will be a return future guest. ”

“We had a wonderful stay! The space was beautiful — I loved the aesthetic, every detail made it feel warm and inviting. The host, Kenneth, was very accommodating and made sure everything was smooth and comfortable. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!”

“Great loft!”

“The Gastro Loft was great! Everything was clean and taken care of, I would definitely come back!”

“Great place to stay. Felt safe. Ate at the restaurant below and it was fantastic!”

“The space was beautiful, clean and well stocked. Only a 5 minute drive to shops, cafes and Silver Beach in St Joseph. Convenient drive to several wineries in the area. Would recommend to others and personally rent again if we pay another visit the area.”

“The loft was great! It was clean, updated, and closer to several restaurants. The communication was wonderful too with the host!! Overall I would stay again here! ”

“Had a great time this weekend. Benton Harbor was alright, mainly just quiet never felt unsafe at anytime. The gated parking lot was very nice. The place itself was very nice and perfect for a weekend getaway. Ate at Houndstooth and Cliffords Coffee Canal in Benton Harbor and those were great. Spent most of our days at silver beach and downtown St. Joe.”

“Very clean and well appointed property. No elevator was a minus but it was a great place for our stay.”

“Great stay! Nice loft and excellent location!”

“Well equipped and nicely remodeled loft. Easy check in, check out process. Excellent communication. If you are so sensitive- an ac return above your head can be an issue. Not the best neighborhood, but overall great experience. Thank you. ”

“Our stay was wonderful! Central to many places and was exactly as described. Neat, beautiful furnishings and the perfect place for a weekend getaway!”

“Very nice place! Highly recommend if you're in the area.”

“It was a good stay in a great location!”

“The place is beautiful just like the pictures. The owner constantly stays in touch to make sure everything is perfect. There is lots of things to do around this area. St Joseph has lots of shops, restaurants, and beaches. South Haven only about 20-30 min North with similar amenities. New Buffalo is about 30 minutes south with similar amenities. Lots to do and we never got bored. Would definitely stay here again!”

“Enjoyed the location. Right above the Houndstooth Restaurant, which knocks out excellent upscale food. We dined there one evening and returned the next night for dessert and cocktail (The same dessert we had the night before - It was so good and traditional, I'm not a dessert guy ) Close walk to the The Brick House and The Livery Brewpub. Easy drive to St. Joseph and the beach area. Multiple well maintained public golf courses within a short drive and wineries. The area does border on a somewhat "blighted" neighborhood between l-94 and the property, but I felt safe. When/if I return to the area I would definitely return to this property. Perfect for a getaway for 2.”