Vacay Verde- A Cozy Beach Cottage
4.8
Outstanding(98 Reviews)Cottage 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
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
Cottage is within walking distance to all that South Haven has to offer.
This clean well kept cottage is located in the heart of South Haven, a unique lakeshore town, that offers unlimited recreational activities. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway to visit the various wineries and orchards, or kayak the Black River, or stroll the beach, or ride the Kal Haven trail, you will be in close proximity to all these destinations. Also you will have your choice of restaurants on the waterfront and unique shops that are just a short walk or bike ride away. A splash pad was just constructed at South Beach which is providing fun in the sun to many young children and their families at no cost.
Inside the cottage you will find an open layout for friends and/or families to gather, play games, watch movies or simply relax . Outside you will find a "coffee porch" that is perfect to catch the early morning sun. There is also a private backyard to enjoy and is equipped with a gas grill and fire pit. A backyard shed holds many items such as bikes, wagons, beach toys, cooler, and much more for your use when you stay. Come rest, relax and retreat from the busyness of life as well as make memories to last a lifetime.
This clean well kept cottage is located in the heart of South Haven, a unique lakeshore town, that offers unlimited recreational activities. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway to visit the various wineries and orchards, or kayak the Black River, or stroll the beach, or ride the Kal Haven trail, you will be in close proximity to all these destinations. Also you will have your choice of restaurants on the waterfront and unique shops that are just a short walk or bike ride away. A splash pad was just constructed at South Beach which is providing fun in the sun to many young children and their families at no cost.
Inside the cottage you will find an open layout for friends and/or families to gather, play games, watch movies or simply relax . Outside you will find a "coffee porch" that is perfect to catch the early morning sun. There is also a private backyard to enjoy and is equipped with a gas grill and fire pit. A backyard shed holds many items such as bikes, wagons, beach toys, cooler, and much more for your use when you stay. Come rest, relax and retreat from the busyness of life as well as make memories to last a lifetime.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of South Haven, MI
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(98 Reviews)4.8
We enjoyed our short stay at this home in a quiet neighborhood.
4.8
Cute house! Perfect for our needs. Owners were very responsive.
4.8
We stayed here for a week over Christmas 2023.
TL/DR: Yes, yes, YES we would stay here again!
Full review:
This is a great property in a convenient and safe location in South Haven, about a mile from the beach.
Positives:
• Super-responsive hosts
• Clean, comfortable 3 BR, 1.5 BA
• Beds/bedding were of great quality; good sleep
• Kitchen had newer appliances and was well-stocked for a short-term stay
• Furnace and fire-stove heated the house quickly
• Washer and Dryer with supplied laundry detergent
• Great TV/Internet package
• Yard and shed have just about everything you need for summer fun; bikes, beach equipment, gas grill, etc.
• Driveway is long enough for parking multiple vehicles
Improvements that could be made (not negatives, just things we feel could be improved over time)
• Only one TV (LR); yes, people don’t come to SH for the TV, but in a house with up to seven people in it, one TV will be inadequate (easy fix)
• No dressers; a week living out of a suitcase is less than ideal (easy fix)
• Sleeps 7 but dining for only 3-5; without more chairs, a large group dinner would be very challenging (easy fix)
• Driveway approach is incredibly steep at the street and driveway is not paved; might be a challenge for those with difficulty in walking on uneven ground
If we find that we have to stay in a rental next year, there is no question that we would consider Vacay Verde again. For the price of not much more than a hotel room for the week, we had all this.
4.8
We had a great time in South Haven. This property is only a mile from the downtown area and the beach. The house was super cute and had all the amenities needed for beach trip. We had easy communication with the owners and would stay here again!
4.8
Vacay Verde is a charming cottage with updates and amenities that were perfect for the whole family! The rental was spotless and the host was quick to respond to every question. Great place to stay in South Haven and hope to return again next summer!
4.8
Great location. all was mostly good at cottage. We wanted to use the bikes, but could not find a wrench to lower seats. Also, the beach "chairs" were too heavy to carry on foot so we drove to beach one day, but didn't use these pieces the rest of our stay. Love South Haven!
4.8
Clean and well maintained. Access to a washing machine and dryer was nice to have. Delicious food nearby. Quick drive to the beach. Would be walkable if we didn’t have kids and a ton of stuff ;). Access to a wagon was perfect for lugging our stuff from the car to the shoreline. Would recommend!
4.8
This property is not ADA compliant-several trip points,bathtub too high and stairs too steep- not good for older people either (l’m 74). Other than that we enjoyed the cottage. It was within walking distance of several things to do -about a mile. It was clean and even though I slept on the couch ( stairs to upstairs bedrooms too risky) I was comfortable. We enjoyed the s’mores fixings also. Thank you for an enjoyable first trip to Michigan.
4.8
Very nice place, it fit everyone that came with us. Had every thing we needed.
4.8
Wonderful cozy venue enjoyed by old friends catching up. Old farmhouse with lots of character. Clean, modernized, cozy. Loved it!
4.8
As a large family it is hard to find rentals that are suitable for sleeping arrangements and space to play. This cottage is exactly as described as has a charm to it like no other. We have stayed twice and enjoy the hospitality of the owners. Having a full kitchen makes cooking easy. Two bathrooms is great for larger families too. I’m sure we will back again!
4.8
First time to South Haven MI. This home was great for our family of four. Super clean, smelled great, good location and hosts were super nice and helpful. Loved visiting South Beach even though it was cold and windy. Walked Kal-Haven trail and ate at Clementines, both were great. Anxious to come back in the summer, loved this small beach town! Thanks Matt & Gina :)
4.8
Great hosts and great location
4.8
We enjoyed our weekend in South Haven very much. The house we stayed in is old, but clean & comfortable for our group of three. We didn’t spend much time there during the day, as we were at the beach or exploring the town. We made use of the beach supplies & bikes in the shed. There isn’t a bath upstairs, so I wouldn’t recommend this property for more than four. Also, the stairs to the second floor are very steep & probably not good for very young kids, but for us there was no problem. The location was great.
4.8
This cottage is clean, clean, clean! It is well stocked with plenty of provisions, towels, moisturizers and kitchenware. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The short walk to town for great restaurants and shops made for a relaxing late summer getaway. We highly recommend Vacay Verde and will definitely stay here again. Chris and Wes
4.8
Busier than we expected but all went well. Even with cooler water the grandkids still swam.
4.8
Cute outside and good location. our family of 5 had the best vacation!
4.8
This home is set up great for a family. Lots of comfortable living space and bedrooms. House had plenty of towels and having access to a wagon and beach chairs in the home was great. Also less than 1 mile from downtown and the beach!
4.8
The house was clean except for the carpet upstairs had an odor of pets/ mildew. Smelled like dog pee to me can't say for sure. All around the baseboards the carpet was brown and needed cleaning or replacing. We had to keep the house at 66 which is very cold for me or the carpet smell would come thru. Didn't not like the cameras on the back of the house common space where you would relax and enjoy the yard. I have rented many homes this is the first one where I felt under surveillance 24/7. Who knows what's in the house? I texted the owner to see if there were cameras inside. They stated no but with all going on outside I was not sure I believed them. Made me uncomfortable, I didn't go on vacation to feel like I was someone's late-night show. People nowadays think evading you with their cameras is okay. I do not. I understand the front door camera for checking in but to have the outside all under surveillance. I did sit in the backyard Friday afternoon the neighbor was out doing yard work and listening to music. I was also enjoying his music. He glanced over a few times and then started burning something so disgusting that within15 mins I could not stand to sit in the yard anymore. I believe that was his point it was obvious. We just slept there and had gatherings with family at local establishments. The house was close to the main strip downtown. We left a day early my comfort level wasn't there between cameras and neighbor time to go.
4.8
Cozy home. Great central location. Communication with the host was accurate and speedy. Perfect for a relaxing and fun getaway!
4.8
Everything was great. The only suggestion is to change the trash pick-up date in the binder from Sun. to Mon. evening. The note on the refrigerator is good, but conflicts with what is in the book. Thanks again for such a great place to stay.
4.8
Verdevaca
Beautiful relaxing spacious indoor outdoor areas. Great for exploring area. Easy parking off street. Very clean bathrooms kitchen updated!
4.8
Enjoyed our stay overall. Close to downtown and beach but we still preferred to bike or use car. Quiet neighborhood. Comfortable bed. Laundry and dryer were helpful. If you plan to use their bikes, bring bike locks. We didn’t use grill as we were always out everyday. We didn’t do much cooking as we ate out. The air conditioners were helpful and easy to adjust. It got a little cold at one point. They have parking up to 2 cars. Will comfortably sleep 8 adults. Very close to Family Dollar store which was very convenient. Gina was very quick
to respond at all times! Overall our stay was pleasant.
4.8
Overall a pleasant home!
Enjoyed our stay overall. Close to downtown and beach but we still preferred to bike or use car. Quiet neighborhood. Comfortable bed. Laundry and dryer were helpful. If you plan to use their bikes, bring bike locks. We didn’t use grill as we were always out everyday. We didn’t do much cooking as we ate out. The air conditioners were helpful and easy to adjust. It got a little cold at one point. They have parking up to 2 cars. Will comfortably sleep 8 adults. Very close to Family Dollar store which was very convenient. Gina was very quick
to respond at all times! Overall our stay was pleasant.
4.8
Annual girls trip!
We had a blast and loved this house. Great location to town and close drive to the beach!
4.8
A few days at the Lake
We loved Vacay Verde. The owners were great to work with, the house was clean and ready ahead of time. We spent every evening in the backyard enjoying cookouts and s’mores. No problems at all.
4.8
Annual Family Getaway
Quaint, cozy, and well appointed cottage in South Haven was the perfect spot for our 2 grown children, spouses and grandkids summer vacation. Comfy beds, plenty of seating and charming backyard made for the perfect family trip. We enjoyed using the wagon provided for walking in the neighborhood, into the town center for shopping/dining and playing at the beach. Window AC units kept up fairly well except for the one very hot/humid day but we stayed comfortable using all of the fans that were provided by the owners. The entire family enjoyed the grill, bubbles and fire pit each evening. The neighborhood is safe and quiet and close to everything. The Hosts were responsive, pleasant to work with and very helpful with questions prior to our arrival. We would definitely stay again!
4.8
Quick Family Getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Summer 2022; 2 adults and 3 kids (ages 9+). Rental is as described/pictured; kids enjoyed having upstairs to themselves. Walked into town for restaurants and shops; we enjoyed Six Chicks for Breakfast & Taste (had reservation) and Kitchen 527 for dinner. Very quiet neighborhood. Used the provided firewood/firepit one night for hot dogs and smores. Owners were very responsive to questions prior to arrival.
4.8
Cute but not comfy
Property owners very responsive. House outfitted nicely, but the layout is not the best. Two bedrooms upstairs but stairs are not to code so not recommended for kids or elderly. Common area with futon is useless as it blocks the stairs if being used and all the toilets are located downstairs. Window units with only one to cool entire lower floor. Not nearly enough on 90 plus degree weather. Lots of bugs in the house. Do not use baby gate at the top of the stairs. It is not safe…it is only fit to be used downstairs - owners really should provide warning to guests. Overall location is amazing. About one mile to town with lots of shops and restaurants. However would not stay here again.
4.8
Cute redo, older home with good use of space for sleep/sitting, nice quiet neighborhood! Owners were quick to respond to questions and had lots of xtra’s avail for the beach, kiddos or bike trail etc.
Grill started on first try, despite how rough it looked, and they had xtra propane! 2/3 queen beds slept great! 1st bed upstairs was not comfy :( (Plywood on upstairs “bed at top of steps” scraped lower leg on the plywood. This first bed upstairs also had some stains on the mattress pad.) Kitchen could be stocked better with small frypan for eggs, more bowls or Tupperware, food prep bowls etc. 2 of the 3 window Air conditioning filters needed cleaned in order to run them, due to shutting off. The owners were awesome to work with and Reimbursed me for the purchase of a blender for the home. I would recommend this place overall as it was very clean, had lots of extras, close to down town and I felt very safe in this neighborhood!
4.8
Girls Vaca 2022
Cute redo, older home with good use of space for sleep/sitting, nice quiet neighborhood! Owners were quick to respond to questions and had lots of xtra’s avail for the beach, kiddos or bike trail etc.
Grill started on first try, despite how rough it looked, and they had xtra propane! 2/3 queen beds slept great! 1st bed upstairs was not comfy :( (Plywood on upstairs “bed at top of steps” scraped lower leg on the plywood. This first bed upstairs also had some stains on the mattress pad.) Kitchen could be stocked better with small frypan for eggs, more bowls or Tupperware, food prep bowls etc. 2 of the 3 window Air conditioning filters needed cleaned in order to run them, due to shutting off. The owners were awesome to work with and Reimbursed me for the purchase of a blender for the home. I would recommend this place overall as it was very clean, had lots of extras, close to down town and I felt very safe in this neighborhood!
4.8
Sisters Trip
What a lovely getaway! Walking distance from a couple of wonderful restaurants, on a quiet street with all the amenities we needed. Note: both bathrooms are on the main floor.
4.8
An adorable cottage
This place is very cute and comfortable. Our hosts were great! We had everything we needed, and then some. Highly recommend!
4.8
Nice place, smaller than i anticipated. Steep stairs to the 2nd floor with no bathroom up there and slanted ceilings so kept smacking our heads - other than that, really nice. We were gone most of the time so unfortunately didn't get a chance to enjoy the backyard
4.8
We had a lovely weekend getaway to this cute and cozy house in South Haven. It was clean, comfortable, and a short distance to Kids corner and the beach. The upstairs gets very warm without the air conditioning. But the AC cooled off the house rather quickly
The owners were very responsive and accommodating. We already can’t wait to come back to South Haven!
4.8
Cute place
Nice place, smaller than i anticipated. Steep stairs to the 2nd floor with no bathroom up there and slanted ceilings so kept smacking our heads - other than that, really nice. We were gone most of the time so unfortunately didn't get a chance to enjoy the backyard
4.8
Much needed R&R
We had a lovely weekend getaway to this cute and cozy house in South Haven. It was clean, comfortable, and a short distance to Kids corner and the beach. The upstairs gets very warm without the air conditioning. But the AC cooled off the house rather quickly
The owners were very responsive and accommodating. We already can’t wait to come back to South Haven!
4.8
Cozy Vacay Verde
This was a great place to stay for a spring getaway. We loved the clean and well equipped cottage within walking distance to restaurants, the beach and downtown shops. We also enjoyed the close proximity to great hiking trails. We highly recommend this cozy cottage and will stay again.
4.8
Excellent house in great location
This house was the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. The house was clean, well stocked and cozy (we especially enjoyed the fireplace). The location is quiet and close enough to downtown to walk. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and were very responsive to any questions that came up. We would definitely stay here again.
4.8
Fall Break
Great location, easy walk to town and a short drive to wineries and other attractions. Nice quiet neighborhood. There were only 4 of us so there was plenty of room to spread out. The gas stove was warm and cozy after the rain and wind outside. The furniture and beds were comfortable and the kitchen had whatever we needed for our meals. Even though we didn't use them, the yard and porches were appealing.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in South Haven?
The average price for a rental in South Haven is R 6,713 per night. This rental is R 1,101 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vacay Verde- A Cozy Beach Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Vacay Verde- A Cozy Beach Cottage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Vacay Verde- A Cozy Beach Cottage?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.