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Beautiful South Haven Lake House; Newly Renovated and Decorated; Family-oriented

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Exterior
Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to this Cape Cod lake house, where light and colorful decor set the tone for a relaxing getaway. With four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and an expansive kitchen and dining area, there's plenty of room to unwind. Step outside onto the large patio with gas grill and fire pit - perfect for warm evenings spent together.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful South Haven Lake House; Newly Renovated and Decorated; Family-oriented

Our home is a beautiful Cape Cod that has been professionally decorated throughout. It is the epitome of a contemporary lake house: Light, colorful, stylish, with top-level upgrades. Plenty of space -- indoors and on the large back patio -- to relax. It offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large kitchen and dining area. The backyard features a large patio enough to comfortably accommodate large extended families -- gas grill, gas fire pit, and other features as well!

The location on the vrbo map is not accurate (see picture of map with correction location in our photos). We are 1/2 mile from the South Beach blue stairs, and about 1 mile from downtown.

Minimum 2-night stay except for peak season (end of May to beginning of September) when we only rent weekly (Saturday to Saturday).

In 2015, we did a COMPLETE overhaul of the home: Literally taking it down to the studs and putting in NEW kitchen cabinets, microwave, bathroom cabinets and features, washer and dryer, and carpeting and flooring throughout. The home also features a stainless steel stove, toaster, coffee pot, blender, mixer, outdoor gas grill, fire pit, air conditioning, comfortable 300+ count sheets, etc. Secured WiFi included, as well as a kitchen tv and large screen tv in the living room both of which have premier cable, access to many different channels, etc. We also provide an extensive array of board games, puzzles, and other interactive activities!

THIS IS NOT YOUR BASIC RENTAL.

Our home is special to us, and we are picky; if you are someone who appreciates the nice things in life and can take care of our home as if they were your own, this rental is for you. We require a security deposit of $600 which is fully refundable when the home is left as you found it.

Property manager

Mark

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Additional fees charged!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids Park a short walk away

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 3 min walk
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 9 min walk
  • South Beach - 14 min walk
  • North Beach - 17 min walk
  • Kal Haven Trail - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful South Haven Lake House; Newly Renovated and Decorated; Family-oriented pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful South Haven Lake House; Newly Renovated and Decorated; Family-oriented?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful South Haven Lake House; Newly Renovated and Decorated; Family-oriented?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful South Haven Lake House; Newly Renovated and Decorated; Family-oriented located?

This family-friendly South Haven vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of South Haven Center for the Arts and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 10 minutes.

Beautiful South Haven Lake House; Newly Renovated and Decorated; Family-oriented Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., Orland Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caila K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had an awesome time at the property. Check in was smooth and property was clean and well-kept! Zero complaints. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends meeting up for fun
We were very pleased with this lovely home & all the amenities. The 4 bedrooms were spacious & well appointed. The bathrooms were ample, nice towels, kitchen well equipped, comfortable furniture & nice patio. We enjoyed shopping, beach walking & exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Our family of 5 came to SH for the week and had kid’s friends and my parents join us through out the week. Love that we had a place to spread out and the walk to the beach was an ease!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion Time
Especially enjoyed the walk to the beach, the backyard furnishings and the amazing kitchen. We cooked a meal for 60 people (although we did not have 60 people at the house) and had plenty of counter space. Had the feel of a lake cottage!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for a family wanting to enjoy time together
This property was very accurate to the description! We loved the great backyard, the playground got lots of use. Great yard to play croquet or throw a frisbee. Kitchen was incredibly spacious with everything you need for cooking in. The game closet was frequently used. Plenty of places for everyone to eat together. Rooms were perfect for our group. While 2 bathrooms was a concern, it was no issue. And the walking distance was perfect to the beach, downtown, Kids Corner, sunsets. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend in SH with friends
The house was beautiful and well appointed. Great location and wonderful backyard. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
We visited the area for our son’s wedding. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family place!
1) great stay overall 2) great location to walk to Kids Korner park 3) good number of beds to accommodate a group. 4) nice playground in the back for kids. 5) well stocked kitchen and games. 6) you’ll need to bring extra toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
BFF Girls Getaway
The house was perfect! 5 high school friends getting away to celebrate us turning 60. Quiet location. So close to downtown South Haven. Great spaces in the home to visit and play some games. But enough private rooms to have "me" time of needed. Would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
Beautiful neighborhood. Plenty of room for 8 women. Would be great if there was one more bathroom for our crowd. Bed choices were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
The house was great for a party of 7 plus a child. The main floor was spacious so we never felt crowded. The backyard was great…large dining table, fire pit and swing set for the little ones. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B., NW suburbs of Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
We had a wonderful time this year in South Haven in this beautiful home. It was very clean, comfortable and homey, and the host was fabulous to work with. Very responsive. The yard is beautiful and inviting. The kitchen is well stocked. Thanks for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven
Very clean and comfortable home. Very well equipped and great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Perhaps my best VRBO experience yet. The house was very clean and well kept. The location was great - just a 15 minute walk to the beautiful, clean, kid-friendly Kid's Beach in South Haven. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty C., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
We had a fantastic week at this property. The house was spotless, and the kitchen was well stocked, we had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. The weather cooperated, and we ate every single meal out on the back patio. We enjoyed the gas fire pit, played games in the side yard, access to the bike trail to Van Buren state park was two blocks away, and the neighborhood was very nice and quiet. Mark was extremely communicative and responded quickly when we reached out with a question. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS HOME!
This was a stellar place to stay! We have been coming to SOHA for 11 summers and this was one of our favorite places. If we hadn’t just impulsively purchased our own cottage while in town, we would stay here every year!! Great location, beautiful home, quiet street. Short walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven - a place to rest and restore
Our vacation home was lovely, clean, and had everything we needed, if we stayed in and cooked or went out to eat. While you are in SH try yoga on the beach (SWF) or meditative prayer (TTH) at the Episcopal Church.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominick R., Villa Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House to Stay In
Beautiful and clean house with all the comforts one could ask for for a beach vacation. The only challenge we ran into with the property is that we specifically were looking for a house with a first-floor bedroom and walk-in shower to accommodate elderly parents. While this home offered both, the first-floor bedroom had no closet and only a tiny dresser. Luckily the laundry room is right down the hall and offered some additional room for clothing. This would not be an issue for younger folks but was a bit of a hassle for our 80-year-old parents. Don't let this dissuade you from the home, it was something that applied to our situation specifically. Mark was an excellent host and the house was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness
45 Cass
Nice place pleasant owners
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mindee's 50th Girls Trip
Our stay at this house was everything advertised and what we thought it would be. The house was very clean and well-stocked. Two minor hiccups. First, there is a learning curve on shutting/locking the front door. Secondly, the laundry detergent that was used for blankets gave one of us a terrible skin reaction which resulted in dermatitis and a trip to get cortisone cream. Also, the sheets had a very strong floral scent (definitely did not want to pull the sheets up around your head). The neighborhood was quiet and lovely. I would stay there again THANKS!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Very clean property, nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great!
I would have liked more guidance on how to open the front door. The code was easy, but didn't know what to do after the code was entered. It was especially difficult because we arrived after dark. We thought it was a little odd that the book stated to replace the toilet paper since we were paying for the rental/cleaning fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time with “longtime friends “
Another great week in our favorite town! We’ve been coming to this town for several years! This place was newly decorated, clean, spacious and plenty of room for our group of friends….sharing old memories and making new ones!! Lots of food, plenty of laughter, a little shopping downtown and beautiful sunsets!!! What more can you ask for?
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We had a family gathering here and the location was great. The home was a good size and we were able to have meals together and play in the yard. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022