1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration!
House in South Haven, MI
15 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
This is a beautiful, large, super-clean, newly renovated SIX bedroom home. Formerly used as a Boarding House and a law office, this home was saved and fully rehabbed approximately 15 years ago. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths up (master bath is one of these), 2 bedrooms & 1/2 bath (with washer & dryer), dining room, living room, kitchen down. It sleeps 15 people in beds (4 queens & 7 twins). Additional area down (Living room/foyer) has single convertible beds. 15 adults can sleep in beds, with an additional adult in a sleeper, plus plenty of room for additional children 2 & under.
This lovely historic home was fully remodeled maintaining the character of the 100+ year-old home that it is. In 2009, this home was one of seven homes feature on the SOUTH HAVEN HOSPICE HOME TOUR, a Christmas Holiday home tour featuring 5 or 6 historic homes that the community is invited to tour.
The home offers a nice covered front porch to sit and relax and people watch! Rear of home also has a covered deck to relax and side entry has grill.
1 block from downtown South Haven, about five blocks to Lake Michigan South Beach! Walk to all of the local restaurants and taverns. Bike rental located than 200 yards away. Less than 1/4 mile to Clementine's, Tello's, Maria's, Captain Nemo's, Brick's Corner Pizza, Taste, and Black River Tavern. New restaurant open right across street for breakfast & lunch - 6 Chicks. Less than 1/2 mile to the Idler, York's and Captain Lou's on the river! There are two Antique Malls also within walking distance for the antique lovers! You can walk to the restored South Haven Lighthouse and watch the sunsets! Farmer's Market in Season is only 2 blocks from you and in the winter this is the ice skating arena! The fireworks are a 5 block walk and the parades, including the 4th of July & Blueberry Festival Parade are steps away from you!
There are vineyards 5 or 10 minutes from South Haven, Tulip Festival in Holland (30 minutes), art & craft fairs are all within walking or 3 minute drive. This is one of the most convenient locations for anyone visiting South Haven Festivals!
During our summer season we may choose to rent a minimum of 3 days. If you request a 2 day stay, depending on the calendar and bookings, there may be an additional charge per day. (1/2 of daily rate during stay/day.)
This property is a locally owned home so if a problem arises, help is close by.
This lovely historic home was fully remodeled maintaining the character of the 100+ year-old home that it is. In 2009, this home was one of seven homes feature on the SOUTH HAVEN HOSPICE HOME TOUR, a Christmas Holiday home tour featuring 5 or 6 historic homes that the community is invited to tour.
The home offers a nice covered front porch to sit and relax and people watch! Rear of home also has a covered deck to relax and side entry has grill.
1 block from downtown South Haven, about five blocks to Lake Michigan South Beach! Walk to all of the local restaurants and taverns. Bike rental located than 200 yards away. Less than 1/4 mile to Clementine's, Tello's, Maria's, Captain Nemo's, Brick's Corner Pizza, Taste, and Black River Tavern. New restaurant open right across street for breakfast & lunch - 6 Chicks. Less than 1/2 mile to the Idler, York's and Captain Lou's on the river! There are two Antique Malls also within walking distance for the antique lovers! You can walk to the restored South Haven Lighthouse and watch the sunsets! Farmer's Market in Season is only 2 blocks from you and in the winter this is the ice skating arena! The fireworks are a 5 block walk and the parades, including the 4th of July & Blueberry Festival Parade are steps away from you!
There are vineyards 5 or 10 minutes from South Haven, Tulip Festival in Holland (30 minutes), art & craft fairs are all within walking or 3 minute drive. This is one of the most convenient locations for anyone visiting South Haven Festivals!
During our summer season we may choose to rent a minimum of 3 days. If you request a 2 day stay, depending on the calendar and bookings, there may be an additional charge per day. (1/2 of daily rate during stay/day.)
This property is a locally owned home so if a problem arises, help is close by.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of South Haven, MI
$$$$
Reviews
5.0
The house is big with lots of room. There were 4 couples and 5 kids in our group. We each had our own space to spread out. It was very nice to have 3 bathrooms. We had room to play family games, one night we grilled, and we truly appreciated being able to bring our fur baby. We were able to walk to South Beach and shopping. The house was clean and the owner was easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend for a large group.
4.0
The house was extremely clean and certainly met our group size. The kitchen appliances were very nice. The primary bedroom and bath were excellent. The attached bathroom to that bedroom was great! Very spacious. Washer and dryer were handy. Front porch wasn’t fancy, but we enjoyed sitting there and visiting. Right across the street from the best breakfast spot in South Haven (Six Chicks). Sits on a busy street, so the street noise was very noticeable in the front rooms. Parking was spacious for the three cars in our group. Could easily have handled a couple more. The beach chairs were a great bonus. Didn’t use the yard and fire pit as the bushes and plants around the house are a bit over grown. About two minute drive to the South Beach and a 3-minute walk to Downtown South Haven. 5-7 minute drive to Sherman’s Ice Cream and Three Blondes Brewing. There was a mixup on check in date, so we didn’t get the door code before we arrived. Had to make several calls before getting a response about how to get in. We finally got contacted by phone 20-30 minutes after we arrived. The owner was very apologetic, but we’ve always been contacted by a VRBO owner at least a day or two in advance. Would definitely rent this property again, though! Lovely home!
5.0
We had a great trip to South Haven. This house was great for a large group. Kids were able to walk to the beach. Everyone enjoyed themselves are were able to spread out. Rooms were quiet.
5.0
This is an old property with lots of room. Nicely updated bathrooms. Well-equipped kitchen. Lots of towels! Washer and dryer. Some Mattresses a bit soft for us. Walk to downtown. Short drive to great beaches. Don’t be put off by lack of landscaping. We would come back for sure. Great communication with host.
5.0
We drove into the driveway from a major busy road and thought no curb appeal: landscape overgrown and in need of paint, but as we walked inside we found the house clean, well stocked with towels, kitchen plates, silverware, coffee pots (drip and Keurig) and perfect bed and gathering spaces. All 15 of us had beds. Some beds could use new mattresses. A full bath downstairs would be better, but with two full baths upstairs it was accommodating, and washer and dryer in downstairs bathroom was so nice to wash towels and such. Front Porch shaded in the morning to sip coffee and back porch shaded at night to sip drinks. Easy walking distance to downtown shops and beach. In general, we had a fantastic time in South Haven and Saugetuck. We enjoyed an afternoon on a rented pontoon boat in South Haven and a fun time on a sand dune ride in Saugetuck.
The hosts are great. They immediately answer any questions and took care of any problems. We arrived to find no paper products, emailed host, who immediately had paper products delivered. The hosts were easy to communicate with, and at the last minute agreed to our grand dog coming along on our vacation.
I would recommend this house for other family gatherings.
5.0
This property is in easy walking distance from downtown South Haven and Lake Michigan. House was clean. Easy check-in. We would stay there again.
5.0
Large house, close to everything, and good communication with the owner!
5.0
We stayed for a long weekend in south haven at this house and had a great time! The host kindly came when we got there and helped to answer any questions and let us know about parking. Easy walk to downtown and the beach. We would definitely book this house again!
5.0
This property is large with enough beds for everyone. The location is great! An easy walk to everything. We had a very enjoyable stay.
2.0
Starting with the positives:
- The owners are very kind and easy to communicate with.
- Check in and out was simple and straightforward
- Inside property was clean
- South Haven is great!
- This property would work well for a group of adults
Things we didn't realize from the ad:
- The house is on a very busy street. Not great if you have small kids, we couldn't let them outside without close supervision
- The property has a tenant living in back (he was kind but we were unaware)
- The property is too far for kids to walk to the lake
- The instructions inside the property request we not use the 1 bathtub. Again, not great if you have kids as bathtime was difficult
- The garbage bins hadn't been picked up when we arrived on a Sunday. (They were picked up on Tuesday morning). The smell was rough and precluded us from spending any time outside
4.0
We had a large family vacation in this house for four nights and everyone had plenty of space. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The location was within walking distance to the downtown shopping area which was very convenient.
4.0
House was as listed. Ann was very accommodating and responded quickly. We were surprised there was not shampoo , conditioner or sugar. Ann did tell us where a dollar store was. Loved the wagon that was there for our use. I would suggest some landscaping as the side door has overgrown plants on the ramp.
3.0
The house as a whole was adequate; kitchen was nice size, dining room tablet was able to accommodate a family if 15 in 2 shifts, so it was good. However the chairs in the eating area were terrible- they were cushioned chairs without any cushioning whatsoever—you kinda sunk into the seat on all the chairs, bedrooms were a nice size and able to accommodate a family of 15 however the beds need upgrading, the adults as well as the kids after 3 nights had backaches. Towels were clean and adequate. The only bathtub in the house had a hole in it so the owner asked us to not use the tub and only use the shower, using the tub might cause water damage to the room below. The inside of the house was however clean.
The outside of the house was overgrown with weeds . Was not able to use much less get to the backyard. The ramp going up to the grill on the side of the house was also overgrown with weeds. The sitting area around the firepit was also overgrown with weeds.
The picture of the house on VRBO is a misrepresentation of what the outside of the house looks like.
We would not book again.
5.0
We stayed here for our annual girls trip, the location was perfect! A few blocks to the beach & downtown. The rooms were set up great and the beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Very nice stay
We really enjoyed our stay here
5.0
Big House in a great location
Big, older house near the shops and easy walk to the beach. Easily accommodated 10 adults and 2 kids. Small yard--just enough space for a fire pit and 6-8 chairs. Lots of parking. We found a few (disgusting) items left behind by the previous guests, but I didn't inform the host until we checked out (we cleaned them up). Host was apologetic and said she would make sure the cleaners were aware and checked the space thoroughly. We might stay here again since it fits our large family and is in a great location.
5.0
Great place for a family
The location is fantastic—very close proximity to the South Haven business district and walkable distance to Lake Michigan.
5.0
Awesome stay!
Had a great time with family at this home. Everything we needed!
5.0
The perfect accommodations!
My parents, my aunt and uncle, my sister Sasha her hubby, myself, my hubby and my teenaged daughter all stayed very comfortably with a room to spare! There were porches with shade, porches with sun, a fire pit and even a place for the dogs. Ann Ava Ralph truly have a gem of a property! The victorian wood work and extremely cool antiques were such a treat. Definately recommend!
5.0
Close to everything!
I love that the master bathroom is completely updated. It's huge. Very rare for a home of this age.
I loved the hardwood and feeling like you're in a home with lots of stories to tell.... but at the same time, with the comfort of air conditioning and a real master bath.
Very walkable to the main drag. 3 min drive to the beach.
Right across the street from a good breakfast diner.
Thanks for letting us stay in your home, Ann!
4.0
Close to everything!
We were impressed with how close the house is to everywhere we wanted to go! We only drove to Meijer to pick up a few things on our first day. We were able to walk to the beach, restaurants and lots of shops with four kids without complaints. Café Julia is right around the corner for coffee, pastries, and lunch. There is a breakfast place right across the street that was busy every morning, but we didn't get a chance to try it. The house had plenty of beds and the back deck was nice to hangout on in the evenings. The driveway is shared with a home behind the property, but it was never an issue while we were there. The yard is small and the bushes and plants could use a trim, but overall, we were very happy and had a great weekend!
5.0
Great family vacation house!
There was plenty of room for our family of 9 adults and a baby. The large kitchen worked well for us and we cooked most of our meals there. We walked to the beach every day and the collapsible beach wagon on the back porch was great for carting our stuff there and back! Overall we were very pleased and wouldn’t hesitate to rent it again.
4.0
Family Reunion
We had a wonderful time at the house in South Haven. Plenty of rooms for everyone and very relaxing. We felt right at home.
4.0
Lovely stay for our big family
Our large family had plenty of space to rest and relax at this charming home. Our hosts were kind and very easy to communicate with, and even let us check in early. Really nice people! The property exterior had awesome gardens and the interior was incredibly clean and well-furnished. Good location and easily walkable for older kids and adults (less than a 1/2 mile to South Beach, downtown, the river walk & marina, etc.). The home is right off of Broadway Street which gets busy during the day and is a small logistical hurdle if you're dealing with small kids. Otherwise, we had a great time.
5.0
Family reunion success
I have a big family This house worked great for us. Everyone got a bedroom.
The host. Ann frost was very friendly and helpful
Fun town. Weekend went too Fast
5.0
Great stay! Ann was so friendly, we had an awesome trip!
Our family had a awesome stay! Ann was super sweet and was easy to communicate with- would recommend:)
5.0
Perfect for a big group
My siblings and I traveled from different locations and stayed at Ann’s boarding house. Clean, roomy, plenty of cooking supplies and other amenities. We enjoyed being together and walked all over South Haven. Thanks for hosting our big crew!
5.0
Excellent house for big groups!
My family of 10 adults stayed here over the July 4th weekend. It is a great house for large groups with 6 bedrooms, 11 beds, 3 bathrooms, 3 porches, a big kitchen, a large dining table, and a nice tv room with big couches and a massage chair! The kitchen is extremely well stocked with every type of pot, pan, dish, utensil and even many spices to choose from. We especially liked the electric juicer! There are tons of bath towels and the master bath shower is amazing.
It is on a main road, so it can get noisy (granted, we were there over the busiest weekend of the year) but the location is excellent, with only a 5 minute walk to town and a 15 minute walk to the beach. There is a scooter & bike rental shop next door, and an excellent breakfast & lunch restaurant across the street.
All four queen beds are very comfortable but the twin bed mattresses are pretty thin and not meant for adults. I think if you have little kids sleeping on them, it's fine, but for the over 20+ crowd, it's not the best night sleep.
The owners are super responsive and communication was very easy. Lots of parking in the rear of the house and a nice fire pit in the back as well.
I highly recommend the Historic Boarding House!
5.0
McBride Family VaCa
The property was very clean. It had all the little things that a large group of people would need. The owner was very easy to get in touch with and was very very nice. Ready to supply any need that we might have. We liked the location because we could easily walk to any place we might want to go. A cafe was right across the street where we ate a delicious breakfast.
5.0
Perfect Bachelorette Party Location
We had an amazing time at this property! We had a group of girls who enjoyed taking the short walk into town to celebrate and all that South Haven has to offer! The house was very well stocked and had everything we could have needed and more! This house has a great number of beds and accommodated our very large group!
2.5
House was inviting and comfortable The antique furniture and decor made it interesting
5.0
Satisfied
House was inviting and comfortable
The antique furniture and decor made it interesting
5.0
Great location!
We had a great stay at the vacation house. We parked our cars and were able to walk everywhere. The house was clean and had plenty of space for our large family. So many charming rooms. We enjoyed the upstairs balcony and the big porch. Plenty of seating and table space.
5.0
A Great Stay
The property is lovely, and it is easy to walk into town or to the beach and pier. The check in and check out processes are simple, and the hosts were immediately responsive to our inquiries.
5.0
Plenty of room for families with children
We really enjoyed our stay. Property was clean, master bath was very nice. Walkable to beach, owners were responsive.
5.0
Great place for big groups
Neat and clean inside and priced right
5.0
Excellent
Loved the home. Unique and very clean.
5.0
Great location, fantastic stay!
Very close to downtown South Haven, easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. Ann was super easy to work with and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
Birthday Weekend!
We all had a blast! The house was perfect! Within walking distance of everything, very comfortable and plenty of space for everyone! We will definitely be booking again soon! Thank You!
5.0
Great Stay!
Perfect location in walking distance to downtown and beach. Very clean and had lots of room for everyone to stay comfortably. The cornhole set and beach chairs were a great addition!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in South Haven?
The average price for a rental in South Haven is $579 per night. This rental is $532 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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