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Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family

Beachfront cottage near Lake Michigan

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Dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, Van Buren State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Porter Legacy Dunes
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
    ‪13 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

South Haven

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find North Point Conservation Area and Van Buren State Park. Lake Michigan and Porter Legacy Dunes are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Point Conservation Area - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Van Buren State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Porter Legacy Dunes - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pilgrim Haven Natural Area - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Silver Beach - 25 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 17 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family

One block away from the magnificent dunes of the Van Buren State Park/North Point Park Entrance sits our cottage. Our Cottage can sleep 7. One bedroom has a queen bed is very spacious and has its own small deck. Second bedroom has a bunk bed and a queen. Living room can sleep a single person on a open up sofa bed. We have a huge front and back yard with a huge fire pit. Minutes from downtown South Haven and lighthouse.
Beaches:
The first entrance to the beach "North Point" is about 1 block trail that takes about 10 minutes thru the woods to the water. But you do have to go down dunes to get to the water. The view in gorgeous. The main entrance is about 3 blocks away and parking is literally right at the water. Town is about 10 minute drive.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please treat our home as you would your own. Leave it as close to the same condition as you found it. And enjoy your stay.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family to the airport?

This cottage is 42.6 mi (50-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family ?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Four Winds Casino Hartford (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family ?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family to downtown South Haven?

This cottage is 4.1 mi away from South Haven.

Block from Van Buren Park Dunes, mins Downtown South Haven, clean, family Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Beautiful little house just about one mile from Lake Michigan. We enjoyed our walks to the beach and getting to climb the sand dunes. House is just around the corner from a small store that had a little bit of everything. Van Buren National Park is just a short walk from the house. Definitely would recommend and would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very neat and tidy. We loved the quieter location away from downtown, but quick walk to Dunes and short drive to State Park, Downtown and N. And S. Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Stay for Families

We had an overall great stay. I actually really liked that the property is away from the busyness of the main area of South Haven but no more than a 10 minute drive if you want to go there. We loved the close proximity to the beach at Van Buren Park, how well the air conditioning units worked, and the large yard and privacy. The space worked well with a two-year old toddler too! The only reason I wouldn’t give it a perfect 5 star rating is the water is definitely a little brown so just be prepared to bring or buy some filtered water for drinking. There were also some small bugs like ants and spiders, but to the owners’ credit we saw preventative measures around to take care of them and understand it’s hard to completely get rid of them with all the nature around. Finally, just a few recommendations to make the place even better—a foam topper on the bed in the bigger room would do a lot to improve comfort, as well as some small bedside tables. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for those who want to be a little closer to nature but not too far from the main area of South Haven!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb G., Fort Wayne, usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet clean

Sweet little house, love the woodsy feel, perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay

We loved our stay here! The cottage was clean and beautiful, and it's minutes away from the beaches and shops. We could not have asked for a better location or home to stay for our trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We had a great, long weekend! We enjoyed the walk to Lake Michigan and a fun day in South Haven! Cottage had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed

We were back and forth to family in South Haven so it was nice how close this was. This little home is very comfortable and clean and we really appreciated coming back to it each night. The hosts made the home very welcoming and all the little extra amenities they provided were a nice touch. They have a welcome book that was very helpful also. The one thing that we might suggest is lifting the step up to the house in the front. A higher step would’ve helped my husband who had recently had knee surgery. Great little home though, we would definitely rent again here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cottage

Dune Cottage was our first time using VRBO and was perfect for our beach and biking trip. My 11-year old twins loved the bunk beds, the grill, and the evenings by the fire pit making s'mores: the cottage provided all the s'mores ingredients and sticks. My wife loved the outdoor setting and declared we were moving there shortly after arriving ! The beds were very comfortable, as was the entire well appointed and maintained cottage. From the living room with interior doors open we could see out through the windows of all four walls of the cottage: lots of light. It was a beautiful 25 minute bike ride to South Beach on the paved Van Buren bike trail a few blocks from the house, and we also loved North Beach in South Haven and Silver Beach in St. Joseph. We grilled 2 nights out of 4 and had breakfast all 4 nights, everything we needed to cook was there; my only suggestion is it would have been nice to have had a dishwasher, and a checkout time of noon instead of 10 a.m. A great vacation experience, we plan on coming back next year !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls trip

A group of three of us stayed at this property. We enjoyed its cleanliness and amenities. We watched the sunset at van buren dunes each night & spent some time in south haven. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage in South Haven

The lot of the Dunes Cottage is spacious and well kept. We especially enjoyed the firepit and the ample space in the back yard. The amenities were plentiful -- extra towels, accessories for the bath, extra flashlights for after dark. The only constructive criticism I would give is to to maybe provide some outdoor lighting, like LED sconces, on the deck. It's hard to see at night unless a fire is already going in the fire pit. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elton, Laquita, and Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place for families.

The overall experience was very good. The place was neat and well-appointed, and we appreciated the outside eating facilities. There was some difficulty with the key holder box, but it was being addressed by the owner. Reasonably priced, within a5 minutes of South Haven.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D., Howell

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little place

Nice little place , had everything we needed. Neighbors are quiet. There is a school bus stop at the end of the driveway where 1 parent waited but it never bothered us. We took our bikes with us and were able to leave right from the house to the bike trails at Van Buren Park. The host is quick to respond and pleasant. The beds could use an upgrade but weren’t terrible. Bonfire pit is perfect! I would stay here again ! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Estela E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The place is very well stocked and clean. It's super close to a dune and the lake. There's a lot of attention to details in decor and supplies, including a small stash of tampons and first aid stuff. The host left a thank you card for us and a triple berry jam. She also has a guest book on the counter. Just so cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren P.

Great location, house could use some work

The overall location of this house is great. A few minutes from the Van Buren State Park, which has a beach (rocky, bring water shoes), dunes, and beautiful views of Lake Michigan. It is a very short drive to South Haven, which has several lovely and sandy beaches, a cute downtown area, and a big wooden play structure outside for kids. Not a lot to do if it's rainy out for young children though. We also brought our bikes, and biked to town in on the Van Buren Trail, which is very close to the house as well. The house itself could use a little TLC. Quite a few spiders, ants, and other insects inside. The water is hard water, so we bought bottled water from the local store across the road. The fire pit outside was wonderful though, and the view of the stars from the fire pit is amazing. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and made good use of everything around.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay and would return to this location if we were visiting that area. The rate was reasonable and my family of five would heartily recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

joanne k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Nice and neat home. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Naperville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple and Cute

Older home that has been updated. The listing was accurate small range and laundry but very functional for our group of six. Had a campfire and made s'mores. Bedrooms were comfortable. Would rent again. Be careful of the main entrance, there is a big step to the lawn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay at the Dune Cottage. Enjoyed camp fires, grilling, and walk to dune is an absolute must!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage near south haven

Nice property. Met our needs. Outdoor space was fantastic. A little further from downtown south haven (8 min drive) then I would have liked but overall great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zofia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a lovely experience

I’ve stayed at this property three times so far and every single time it’s the same experience - absolutely amazing! The cleanliness of the house, the accommodations and the location. Just perfect! As long as I’m welcomed again I’m definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

In town for Ironman

Great property! Had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

We had a great time! The house was perfect for the family and we got to spend a lot of quality time just hanging out!! Thank you, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leann G., Marysville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Naturalist

If you are a nature person, this is your spot! Beautiful coastline, and a bounty of wildlife especially for bird watchers. The property owner was extremely attentive and available at the drop of a hat. South Haven is a short drive and a beautiful little town. Lots of places to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lyn S., Wood Dale

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ignorant property management

After we arrived at the cottage. We noticed a few broken items : sliding glass door in bedroom would not lock without help from a stick, blinds missing on sliding glass door in bedroom, blind in bedroom will not close, broken lamp, unclean shower floor corners have noticeable build up . And worst was the mattress on the bed in the master bedroom it was Awful ,very overused with a clear body welt. I texted owners with our dislikes. They decided to interrupt our Bike trip making us wait till they arrived to discuses and possibly fix and problems?? New mattress? after they arrived they barged right in. I know this is their property but give your guest some privacy please. Yes this situation put me off. And only after I was told NO! the mattress was fine. I became angry and a bit loud as most Italian descendants do. but on a mild scale. It was clear the property management was not aware of the broken items. As I stated to them " I understand it's the end of the season so broken items but this bed is awful!" which we were asked to leave. Yes they kicked a single mom and 2 older teens out of the cottage at the beginning of our trip on a Holiday weekend . Really?? Thank You Vrbo representative for finding us a place to stay. this manager run the Yellow cottage as well. Beware!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021