Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(177 Ratings)

House in South Haven, MI

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

The Indiana School will be your home-base for family fun. The schoolhouse is 2 blocks from Kids Corner park, 3 blocks from the blue stairs access to South Beach, and 7 blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping. The upper unit has 3 themed bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and sleeps 8 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out and play foosball. The Media Center has space for watching TV and playing games. The large front yard gives your family more time to play in the sun. A propane grill and fire pit with seating is available for your use. There is plenty of parking on the property.

For large families, this unit can be combined with the lower unit for an additional 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with pool table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858557.

Built in 1898, the Indiana School served as an elementary school until 2005. The schoolhouse underwent extensive remodeling in 2006. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. New windows, brick restoration, exterior painting, and heating/cooling improvements were made in 2023-24. The Indiana School has been designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. The schoolhouse is truly a unique home.

Our summer weekly rentals run FRIDAY to FRIDAY. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 10:00am.

PLEASE NOTE there are 3 flights of stairs to access the living space for this unit.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of South Haven, MI

Nearby attractions

Saugatuck Dune Rides

32 mi

Outdoor Discovery Center

39.4 mi

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

34.7 mi

Tunnel Park

44.9 mi

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Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(177 Ratings)

House in South Haven, MI

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of South Haven, MI

Nearby attractions

Saugatuck Dune Rides

32 mi

Outdoor Discovery Center

39.4 mi

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

34.7 mi

Tunnel Park

44.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(177 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

We come back year after year for a reason! The location, the amenities and wide open space of the property itself, the prompt and easy check in and communication… you can’t go wrong! Book it now!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Our family had a wonderful stay at this amazing property. The schoolhouse was not only unique, it was furnished and decorated beautifully. Our granddaughter absolutely loved the chalkboards and all the games. We also appreciated the big gathering rooms so we could all hang out together. This property also has very nice amenities - everything you’d need to make your stay feel like home. We would definitely book again when staying in South Haven. Location was perfect to the beach or to downtown. Thanks for wonderful memories!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We loved it. Cannot wait to come back!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We absolutely loved our week in South Haven and our stay at the school. The unit was clean and so spacious - our kids loved the chalkboards, the foosball table and the bunk beds. Location was fantastic - we loaded up a wagon for the few block walk to the beach, and walked into the cute downtown for dinner and ice cream every night. Bowling on a rainy day and Lake Arvesta water park were fun outings - but we mainly just soaked in the beach and gorgeous sunsets! Owners were helpful with questions ahead of time and so kind and friendly when we happened to meet them on-site. A great week - already planning our return trip!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The accommodations at the Indiana school were perfect. This is our 3rd stay and each trip has been better and better. It was spacious, clean, comfortable with an excellent location. It is within walking distance to the beach and downtown. There is a 2 car garage for our cars and bikes, and a lovely outdoor area with lawn for the kids to play in, a beautiful garden, large outdoor eating area, gas grills and fire pits. I would recommend the Indiana School to everyone and hope we can visit again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This was our third stay at the School House and it was just as great as our first. Such a fun and unique place. Great location, always very clean, and room for everyone to have their own space (we had 8 adults and 9 kids and reserved both units).

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We have stayed in the Schoolhouse several times, but always in the lower unit. This year we had extended family join us and rented both units, which worked out perfectly! The upper unit was just as wonderful as the lower one, and we enjoyed our stay as always. The location is perfect, being able to walk to the beach, the park, and downtown with small children is ideal for our family. The rental is equiped with everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. The Schoolhouse is hands down our favorite rental in South Haven!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

By far the best rental available in South Haven/South Beach, with the flexibility to easily handle a variety of family sizes. Great owners that had the home fully stocked and with bonus amenities, easy check in/check out process, and phenomenal communication throughout. Truly the crown jewel of a memorable vacation!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

This is a wonderful property. Great space, good location and responsive property managers. It is about a 5 block walk to the South Beach. Very doable. Take note: there are lots of stairs to enter. Good exercise but a little hard for those older. Lots of open space indoors. Outdoors was limited on the property but that was completely ok. The kids and grownups loved the chalkboards throughout the property! Great memories were made here.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

The Indiana School was everything I imagined it would be as I read the description while looking for VRBO's. It was so close to everything and in such a beautiful neighborhood. It was more than enough room for our family of 5. Enough lounge around space, lots of seating at the dining room table, plenty of games and things to do if it were to be a rainy day. We walked to the lake everyday, we shopped downtown and took a sunset cruise. And enjoyed Lake Arvesta for family fun! Perfect vacation!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

We could not be happier with our stay at the school house! It's a perfect place for adults and kids of all ages. The pictures don't properly show how spacious this unit really is. The great room is HUGE, with a well-stocked kitchen for cooking, and games for having family fun, plus chalkboards everywhere. The bedrooms all have very nice darkening shades, and great firm mattresses. Location wise, it's a short walk to Kid's Corner park (which is amazing), and the beach. It's also a close walk downtown. We would absolutely stay here again in the future. The hosts are great, and so is the unit!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Such a great location, within walking distance to town. This is the 3rd time staying and the property is clean and well maintained. Looking forward to next years stay.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

This property is beautiful and great for families! We had a great time shopping and coming back to relax and play games. Plenty of space. Easily walkable to South Haven's main drag. Overall great experience.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

We have stayed here consistently each fall. It's a unique and lovely place to stay. It is large and will suit bigger groups, but still feels very cozy. The owners are very pleasant and the town feels like home away from home.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

We were so glad to find this unique schoolhouse for our Pals weekend! Nicely decorated bedrooms, beds were super comfy, dining and living room are very large with great space to hangout. And a huge master bedroom with king bed and private bath. well appointed and super clean. Chalkboard in every room, very charming! So close to the beaches and shopping. Definitely recommend it and we will come back!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Overall great property. Clean. Well-stocked. Nice mix of modern amenities and old schoolhouse charm. Loved the chalkboards! The location is super! Quick walk to the beach, playground (a big one) or downtown, but out of the hustle and bustle of a lot of people. Grocery store (which has a little bit of everything) is about a five minute drive. Owners were wonderful to work with. We had a chance to simply chat with them about how they came to find the house, future plans, etc. It rained during our entire stay, so we did not get to utilize any of the wonderful outdoor areas that are on property. I will have to make a return trip to check that out. Which I will for sure be doing!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Such a unique space. The kids loved it!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Best VRBO we have ever stayed at. House was spacious and clean and had every amenity you could ask for. The property was an refurbished school house and we loved the historic features that have been preserved. We will be back. So perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

This was our 4th stay at this property & we already scheduled for a 5th next year! It’s perfect for our family!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Great location and historic spot to call "home." We were a short walk to South Beach and within walking distance (but we drove) to the downtown area for dinner and some shopping. Location is super convenient to everything. The house itself is clean, beautiful, accommodating, and updated. We enjoyed the little details that related to the old school house it used to be. The kitchen was huge and had everything we needed to cook a few breakfasts. The sitting areas were comfortable. Only two of us stayed, but this would be a great place for a larger family or group of friends - lots of space! The master bed was hard as a rock, but that's the only negative thing I have to say. Everything else was perfect. Beautiful landscaping, the garage was nice to be able to park in, and the chalkboards were fun :) Hurry up and book - a note from the owner stated they will be making this unit their residence in 2024 and it will be off the VRBO market!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Wonderful place to stay! Place is much better than the pics show...and bigger than it shows! Stayed with our 6 and 10-year old grandkids and it was perfect. Fun on various chalkboards, foosball table, firepits, walks to downtown, and easy access to a playground and South Beach! Property is fully stocked with all you need.(Will just have to bring your own beach towels, chairs, etc) Owners responsive to needs and questions. Will EASILY return here!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Charming and spacious with a comfortable walk to the beach and town. The chalkboard walls provided some fun through the week with games and messages. The bonfire setup was very comfortable. Generous space for our family of 5 and friend. Really enjoyed our week and had great weather too.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We love staying here! there is room for all of us and lots to do inside if by chance it rains outside. The sunsets are amazing!! The shops are fun and the ice cream is AMAZING Jennifer and kirk do all they can to make our stay perfect!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Great place in a great location. The unit is much bigger than it looks in the pictures online. The old classrooms are huge. Very clean and accessible. Easily walkable to the beach, kids corner, and to town. Be aware, the upstairs unit is up three flights of stairs. Not an issue at all for my family, we had a great stay, but if stairs are an issue you should know.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful historic school building updated with all the modern conveniences. Three blocks to sunset and beach. Few walkable blocks to town. I want blackboards all around my house now! ☺️ The rooms with those high ceilings felt so spacious. It was really nice to have the garage to store our bikes and beach stuff in. My two 3 yr old Grandchildren had plenty of room to run around in the great room! We all enjoyed our stay very much!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

A fun, unique & relaxing home. The hosts were wonderful and the house had everything you’d need for your stay. I’d definitely recommend for anyone visiting the area. Close to the beach and downtown.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Loved the atmosphere of the property, close to everything, beautiful yard and great outside areas as well.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Comfortable, clean and nice distance to walk to beach and park. Lots of space for family to hang. Nostalgia of the old school house added to the atmosphere. Would love to stay here again. Just a note, it does involve lots of stairs for this particular unit which was no problem for us.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

We really enjoyed our stay at the Indiana School House - lots of room for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. We had a short walk to the blue stairs at Lake Michigan and also a short walk to town. The owner was very responsive to our questions. We will definitely stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

We had a wonderful time staying at the Indiana School. The property was so spacious and had everything we needed. It wasn’t far from the beach, downtown and the playground. We could walk to each of these locations and would stay there again. The hosts were very accommodating and quick to respond to our needs.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

It’s a wonderful property. It’s spacious, well appointed, and our kids loved the foosball table. The owners were also extremely communicative and answered any of our questions quickly. We’d love to return here.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Our family had a wonderful stay at the School House property this past Memorial Day weekend! There were plenty rooms for our large group. Everything we needed was provided in the home. Walking distance to shops and Beach! Will definitely visit South Haven again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

This is our 2nd visit, which was highly supported by our four children ages 6-12 years. We stayed the week between Christmas and New Year's and just needed a little holiday getaway. We went skiing at Timber Ridge, about 40 minutes away, and stayed indoors and played a lot of games. It was the perfect home for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay again. Also, Jen is highly responsive and one of the best hosts, even while out of the country, and took care of everything we needed. We sincerely hope to be back.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

This was our third year staying. The whole family enjoyed our stay. The place is big enough if everyone wants to be in space but also offers spaces to get away from each other. Many family memories were made!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Huge space! Clean and well appointed. Bring your own coffee and soap/shampoo. We had a little trouble finding the correct door to the unit after getting the key (maybe the owner could put a B by the door?), but the couple renting the other unit helped us out. Love the garage parking, and secure space to store our bikes!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Just a few blocks from the beach, the old school house had plenty of space and decor was "old school" (in a good way!). We'd definitely recommend it!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Absolutely beautiful. Wed do again. Perfect location.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We loved the historic schoolhouse as a place to stay as a family of 5. So spacious and tons of character and charm. We loved using all the chalkboards. We walked to the beach, kids corner park and into downtown…everything we needed! We hope to be back!

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Amazing as always! We keep rebooking for a reason!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We love this place for all kinds of reasons - it is a historical building, it has lots of room and great amenities, it has garage parking, a grill and fire pit, and it is close to downtown SH and to the beach. We are grateful for the use of the beach toys and little red wagon. The price is very fair. We hope to make a trip to this location a family tradition.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Haven?

The average price for a rental in South Haven is $517 per night. This rental is $60 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit. 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 Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of South Haven, MI

Nearby attractions

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

House in South Haven, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of South Haven, MI

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Haven?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit?

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