Charming, Spacious House Near Lake Michigan
House in South Haven, MI
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Within walking distance of everything you need in South Haven, you can park your car and not use it again during your stay. Nearest beach is South Beach, only 1.1 mile away. You can walk to both North and South beaches, downtown restaurants, antique stores, shops and movie theater or you can relax with a book on our dreamy front porch away from it all. The cottage is roomy, updated, beautifully decorated. Build a bonfire in the back yard and build memories!
Most of the rooms in the cottage are located on the first floor. These include the living room, the kitchen, the dining area, four bedrooms, two bathrooms (including the one with the claw foot tub) and the laundry room. This makes it easier for elderly people to access. The second floor houses a large bedroom with a work area, and a large an suite bathroom.
The cottage is an older home, lovely and full of character, but updated for ultimate comfort of our guests, The rooms are painted light colors, full of windows to bring light and fresh air. The furniture is comfortable but relaxed so guest don't have to worry about kicking back. The dining room has a large dinning table that can comfortably seat over 12 people so families and friends can linger over breakfast pancakes and coffee or with glasses of wine in the evenings.
Walls are lined with maps and nature inspired art, bookshelves are overflowing with books for our guests to enjoy.
The cottage can accommodate smaller or large groups of guests. The bedrooms are tucked in, so everyone can find privacy, but common areas are open and large so families can watch movies together on the large TV in the living room, or play board games in the dinning room.
The three large bathrooms are updated and comfortable, two bathrooms with showers and one with an antique claw-foot tub for those who love to spend time soaking and pampering themselves.
This cottage is over a hundred years old, and reminiscent in style of old European cottages. It reminds me of my grandfather's farmhouse on the Danube where I spent my summers as a young girl and I tried to bring the decor that lives in my memories from those tranquil times. The windows are covered in gauzy lace curtains, walls decorated with botanical and landscape watercolors, kitchen items mismatched and bookshelves stocked with books for every taste. Every attempt is made to bring a feeling of a simpler, kinder, more peaceful time.
The backyard is perfect for spending time playing games, grilling on the large deck, building bonfires in the fire-pit and telling stories into the night.
The guests have access to the entire interior of the house as well as the front porch furnished with a dinning table and chairs and lounging wicker furniture.. The back deck has a large table, chairs and a barbecue grill. The enormous back yard is ideal for games of soccer, football or for kids to explore. Also memorable will be fires you will build in the evenings and sing songs, tell spooky stories or roast s'mores!
Our home is part of a wonderful neighborhood, and we are very respectful of our neighbors. We do not allow loud drinking parties and late night revelries. I hope this is something that our guests will respect.
The house is located on a quiet, shady, tree lined street. It is a short walk from the downtown area, the North and South beach, the children's park and the KalHaven trail.
It is a beautifully situated neighborhood, close to everything you'd wish to access while on holiday, but quiet and peaceful so that you feel away from everyday life.
You can walk everywhere in town. If you wish to venture further and explore surrounding towns, go antiquing, golfing, or wondering through the wonderful artistic communities and the countryside nearby, you can drive as all highways are withing easy access. Welcome to our home!
Please Note: City of South Haven asks that guests are aware “per the City’s zoning ordinance, no fireworks shall be used on the premises of a dwelling unit registered under the Short-Term Rental Ordinance when it is occupied by anyone other than the owner. The fines have also increased to a maximum penalty of $1000.”
Most of the rooms in the cottage are located on the first floor. These include the living room, the kitchen, the dining area, four bedrooms, two bathrooms (including the one with the claw foot tub) and the laundry room. This makes it easier for elderly people to access. The second floor houses a large bedroom with a work area, and a large an suite bathroom.
The cottage is an older home, lovely and full of character, but updated for ultimate comfort of our guests, The rooms are painted light colors, full of windows to bring light and fresh air. The furniture is comfortable but relaxed so guest don't have to worry about kicking back. The dining room has a large dinning table that can comfortably seat over 12 people so families and friends can linger over breakfast pancakes and coffee or with glasses of wine in the evenings.
Walls are lined with maps and nature inspired art, bookshelves are overflowing with books for our guests to enjoy.
The cottage can accommodate smaller or large groups of guests. The bedrooms are tucked in, so everyone can find privacy, but common areas are open and large so families can watch movies together on the large TV in the living room, or play board games in the dinning room.
The three large bathrooms are updated and comfortable, two bathrooms with showers and one with an antique claw-foot tub for those who love to spend time soaking and pampering themselves.
This cottage is over a hundred years old, and reminiscent in style of old European cottages. It reminds me of my grandfather's farmhouse on the Danube where I spent my summers as a young girl and I tried to bring the decor that lives in my memories from those tranquil times. The windows are covered in gauzy lace curtains, walls decorated with botanical and landscape watercolors, kitchen items mismatched and bookshelves stocked with books for every taste. Every attempt is made to bring a feeling of a simpler, kinder, more peaceful time.
The backyard is perfect for spending time playing games, grilling on the large deck, building bonfires in the fire-pit and telling stories into the night.
The guests have access to the entire interior of the house as well as the front porch furnished with a dinning table and chairs and lounging wicker furniture.. The back deck has a large table, chairs and a barbecue grill. The enormous back yard is ideal for games of soccer, football or for kids to explore. Also memorable will be fires you will build in the evenings and sing songs, tell spooky stories or roast s'mores!
Our home is part of a wonderful neighborhood, and we are very respectful of our neighbors. We do not allow loud drinking parties and late night revelries. I hope this is something that our guests will respect.
The house is located on a quiet, shady, tree lined street. It is a short walk from the downtown area, the North and South beach, the children's park and the KalHaven trail.
It is a beautifully situated neighborhood, close to everything you'd wish to access while on holiday, but quiet and peaceful so that you feel away from everyday life.
You can walk everywhere in town. If you wish to venture further and explore surrounding towns, go antiquing, golfing, or wondering through the wonderful artistic communities and the countryside nearby, you can drive as all highways are withing easy access. Welcome to our home!
Please Note: City of South Haven asks that guests are aware “per the City’s zoning ordinance, no fireworks shall be used on the premises of a dwelling unit registered under the Short-Term Rental Ordinance when it is occupied by anyone other than the owner. The fines have also increased to a maximum penalty of $1000.”
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
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Reviews
5.0
The location of the home is great! It was an easy walk downtown to restaurants and shops. The home offered plenty of space, but could use some updates. All in all, a good trip!
4.0
This was our first trip to South Haven and we had a wonderful time! The cottage was perfect for our family which included me, my husband, two adult sons, daughter in law and two toddler grand daughters. The layout worked well since our son's family could utilize the back half of the house for their sleeping area A door could be closed after the girls went to bed so we didn't bother them with games or conversatons.
I believe the owners have thought of everything we might need with a nicely stocked kitchen, bathroom supplies, books, games and even blankets for snuggling in the living room. The spaces were all extremely clean.
We easily walked to town for restaurants and shops. The beach was walkable too, however, we did drive one car down to transport the umbrellas, coolers, etc.
We would love to vacation in South Haven again and would stay in this cottage if it was available.
4.0
The house was very clean but old. Neighborhood is quiet and nice. It is a little further than I expected to downtown or the beach, about a mile each way, so you aren't going to go back and forth much. The bunk beds are in a converted hallway area without much privacy, and the bedrooms are small, but it suited our group of 8 adults just fine. We didn't use the bunk beds. I struggled to contact the hostess thru VRBO. She contacted me, but when I tried to reply the link would take me to VRBO's home page, not to the property. In general, we had a great time.
5.0
A nice little home walking distance to everything South Haven has to offer. The listing accurately represents that some of the bedrooms are small, but there's enough room to sleep. Common areas are comfy, and there's everything you need. Loved the location, and loved South Haven.
5.0
Comfortable house within walking distance to downtown South Haven. Nice roomy home with shaded back yard, fire pit and deck.
4.0
The property was very clean but a lot older than I thought it would be. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Liliana was easy to contact with any problems we had which weren’t many. It was my first time in South Haven and I truly had a wonderful time.
5.0
Very charming home with 3 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms. Fire pit, large shaded front porch, gas grill, spacious deck and parking for at least 5 vehicles. Walking distance to downtown South Haven with a 7-minute drive to the beaches.
5.0
Nice older home with lots of sleeping space for our family. Short walk to downtown for eating, shopping, and farmer’s market. Played games on the front porch, and enjoyed the backyard fire pit. Washer and dryer flipped a circuit, but it was quickly fixed. Can’t use the outlet in small bedroom with 2 twin beds unless the light is on, so no fan or charging phone at night. Overall a nice stay.
4.0
Nice quite little home, just a short walk to downtown South Haven
5.0
Good location. Easy walk to town. Very clean and plenty of space for everyone. Wonderful owners. We would return.
5.0
My friends and I had a lovely weekend getaway to the lake in South Haven at this cute and cozy home. The house was clean and sweetly decorated with ample outdoor space for nights around the fire pit and group dinners both on the front and back porches (loved using the grill!). Lilliana is a wonderful host who answered all of my questions promptly and completely before we checked in. This house is a bit more cramped than particularly spacious as the description notes. The bedroom with bunk beds is more of a hallway that connects two parts of the house so you have to walk through this bedroom to get to the kitchen. There is less privacy in the bunk room so it might be better for kids to sleep in. All in all, though, we enjoyed our stay immensely! The house is clearly well-maintained, cleaned thoroughly between guests, and the host provided amenities (bath towels, cookware, wi-fi) to make our stay very comfortable. Thanks for the lovely stay!
5.0
The house was as described. The location was terrific as we walked to town daily. Large backyard with a lovely deck and a fire pit with plenty of wood. Liliana was a pleasure to work with. She got back to us immediately with a few questions we had. We would definitely rent here again!
5.0
A great spot for a family with little kids
We had a great stay here. Our group consisted of five adults (including two couples) and two 5-year-olds.
Here are the positives: There was plenty of sleeping room for everybody. The dining room features a table big enough to seat a large group. The back deck and the fire pit area are both very nice. We utilized the grill on the back deck a few times. The house is in a very good location. It's a 10 minute walk into downtown South Haven. Our kids loved the park just up the block . They played basketball and baseball and jumped around on the playground equipment in the park every day during our stay. The house was very clean, except for an overlooked mess left over on the floor of the front porch. I messaged our host, and it was taken care of within a few hours. Checking in and out was an easy process.
The negative: The kitchen and the living room area are both a little small. Our group felt a little cramped in those areas.
Overall, the house worked very well for our group. It's a great place to stay if you have young children.
5.0
Wedding stay
Everything was wonderful we really enjoyed the house plus the being able to have a bonfire with wood included. It was perfect!!!
5.0
Wonderful time and a wonderful host
Liliana is a wonderful host. She was available for any questions thru the VRBO app immediately and resolved any issues she could right away. The blender wasn't working and she had it replaced within a couple of hours. The listing was accurate and we loved it. I would suggest some better chairs around the fire pit, but otherwise it was amazing! Side note - the hot water was incredibly reliable and fast, to the point where it felt like it was better than some 5 star hotel.
2.0
Nice older home that needs attention
We booked this property for a family reunion and thought that the space, bedrooms and amenities would be a perfect fit for our stay. Unfortunately the home is suffering from neglect or at least attention to detail. Virtually every room had issues including electrical, plumbing, and cleanliness. There were also safety issues that need addressed immediately.
5.0
Family vacation
We all enjoyed our stay . The house was clean & looked exactly like the photos
5.0
family vacation
Great location and nice house
5.0
This house has everything you will need. Liliana is a great host and her response time is incredible.
5.0
Charming home
Plenty of space in a nice, quiet area of South Haven. Wonderful experience.
5.0
Quiet neighborhood, close to down town
This is a wonderful location if you're looking for some peace and quiet. We walked into downtown twice a day, grilled at night, and used the fire pit in the back yard. Very enjoyable!
5.0
Good location
Good location if you want to go to the beach. Owner is very nice and take care of your request very promptly.
5.0
Perfect weekend getaway
Rented this home with a group of 7 girls, there was more than enough space for sleeping, getting ready, and lounging. Liliana was accommodating and responsive throughout the entire process! Highlights were definitely the front porch and back deck to enjoy the Michigan summer weather.
5.0
Fabulous time in South Haven
It was a great experience
5.0
Great place!
We very much enjoyed our stay. It was very clean. Great location. The kids loved the backyard, the fire pit. I loved reading on the front porch. I did some early morn in g walks to a nearby cemetery. So peaceful.
5.0
Great family vacation
We had a fantastic stay and it was a perfect location for us. Wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0
Great Place, Wonderful Stay
The location was good, within walking distance to town and to the beach. The house was spacious and very clean with many beds for a large group. It also had a large table and dining area which worked well for our group of 10. The home owner was very responsive and easy to work with.
5.0
Fabulous!
The house was perfect! Tons of room. There was tons of chairs on the deck to enjoy visiting and grilling on the gas grill. There was everything we needed for our stay. We could walk to the farmers market and downtown. We were close enough yet far enough away too. The front porch was so nice too. My brother so enjoyed his private bedroom suite upstairs. Overall it was perfect!
5.0
South haven
All of our friends enjoyed our stay
5.0
Great spot for a getaway!
We enjoyed Liliana's property very much and she could not have been more accomdating. The beach was not too far nor were the great shops and restaurants in south haven. Highly recommend!
5.0
Perfect for our large group
This house had everything we needed for a great vacation with our extended family. It was fully stocked with towels and paper products, has many places for groups to gather and enjoy each other’s company and even has a great selection of board games and books. The house is a 27 minute walk to the beach and a quick bike ride to the Kal-Haven trail head. The beds are comfortable with nice linens. The house has the quirks and charm of any older home and there were some comical moments involving how packed a few of the rooms are to accommodate all of the beds, but it was all good and there were no problems at all. This house is also very, very clean and decorated in relaxing colors with nice art on the walls. I highly recommend.
5.0
A great vacation
The house was very clean and well supplied with linen and towels.
5.0
Great house in South Haven
We really enjoyed our stay at this home in South Haven!
First off, the property manager is awesome! She was very polite, responsive and accommodating, and she went above and beyond in finding an item that was left behind.
The house is on a quiet residential street, fairly close to neighbors on both sides, but plenty of room in front and back to yourselves.
Other things we liked:
• Great little park just a few houses down
• Plenty of beds
• Well stocked library with tons of classic books
• Really nice gas grill and fire pit
• Plenty of towels, sheets, blankets, etc.
We were a bit worried that the house would feel cramped for our group due to the smaller rooms and lower ceilings (typical of a home like this). But we all ended up fitting just fine and were even able to accommodate extra dinner guests one evening. There's plenty of seating in all the places you'll want it: dining room, living room, front porch and back porch, with no need to haul chairs from one place to another.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
• Walk to the beach with kids takes approx. 25 minutes, even though it's 1 mile away. If you're hauling stuff or have folks who can't walk that far, you'll want to drive.
• The temperature could get a bit warm, especially in the upstairs bedroom. Thankfully there are a few fans throughout the house, almost all of the windows open and have screens, and there are larger trees to provide shade.
• The bedrooms range in size from good size (with low ceiling) to quite small. If you don’t have a lot of very tall folks, this is a great place to stay :).
5.0
Very nicely put together for guests.
Would certainly go back. Enjoyed our long weekend. The kitchen was well furnished and so were the bathrooms. Very clean. Beds/mattresses need to be updated for those of us with bad backs.
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 $156 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming, Spacious House Near Lake Michigan. 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 Charming, Spacious House Near Lake Michigan 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 Charming, Spacious House Near Lake Michigan?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.