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Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean

Beachfront vacation home near Lake Michigan

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On the beach, sun loungers
TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Haven

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Bronson South Haven Hospital. Lake Michigan and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • South Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • North Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean

Our yellow cottage is located right in South Haven. The historic downtown shopping, restaurants, beaches, pier, and marinas are just a 5 minute drive away. We offer two bedrooms (1 wt king, 1 wt queen), spacious living room with a sleeper sofa. Laundry on site and a pretty nice size back yard.
Check In: anytime after 3. Check out: 10 am
The cottage was once affiliated with the Hotel Nichols right downtown. Although the hotel sold in fall 2017. You can check out our reviews on Trip-advisor. We are ranked #1.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

NO SMOKING NO VAPING INSIDE OR AROUND HOUSE

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.8 mi (50-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean to the beach?

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

Does Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean to downtown South Haven?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from South Haven.

Reviews

Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amorita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway we enjoyed the property and had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our secomd time staying there and we love this house. It is cozy and perfect for our family. We like how close the beach is as well as downtown South Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second year of staying at this property. The location is perfect, very clean, well stocked kitchen. Beautiful backyard area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat and clean, easy to find.Loved the bag of ice in the freezer. Would recommend fixing the drawer in bathroom that won't stay closed. Two of us have knee problems and had to be careful not to get hurt on it.Previous stay at a different VRBO had a guest book to see other visitor comments and recommended places to visit locally. Would recommend something similar for this location. We missed that here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked everything about it it was cozy and comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and nice. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

J S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, cozy, clean & comfortable...

This was my 5-year-old's first official vacation and she was over the moon from the moment she walked in the door. This cottage checked all the boxes. It was cozy, charming, clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals and the grill fired up easily for the brats. Even the neighbor introduced herself. We never contacted our host because everything we needed was already provided. Thank you for making our family vacation so special!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean, fully stocked, and in a perfect location! Under a 10 minute drive to everywhere and on a quiet street. Communication was excellent as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved staying in the home. The two beds were very comfortable, it was great having access to the grill to cook! Location was a quick drive to the cute downtown area. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Clean, well equipped kitchen, close to stores and shops!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angaline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fourth of July

South haven put together a beautiful celebration with outstanding fireworks, an adorable community parade downtown, and many other events. A lot of walking so be prepared. Local food was tremendous, lots of shopping options, and beautiful north or south beaches to venture along with their piers and boat tours!! My kids and I wished we could stay longer, such a joy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay in South Haven.

Place what exactly what we needed for our family. House was clean, cute and well stocked. Close enough to downtown South Haven. Really nice stay, would definitely book again for visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanae H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister Trip

My sister and I stayed here for three nights and it was fabulous! Highly recommend! This home was so clean, decorated very cute, and in a great neighborhood. Close to shopping, dining and the beach and also far enough away from the hustle and bustle. We will be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Very quaint property with everything we needed. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at your home. We were in town for Gridlife Midwest and got to celebrate my daughter's 3rd birthday at your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keenan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We were really impressed with the property! The location is close enough to everything that it doesn’t feel like too burdensome of a drive, but far enough away that it’s not overwhelming! Any issues we had we promptly addressed and taken care of! The only “issue” we had was of the photos on Vrbo. They’re pretty old and don’t show the property off enough!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation getaway!

So impressed with the amenities of this property. We wanted for nothing and it was so comfortable and homey. Would recommend and will definitely rebook for our next trip to South Haven!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Easy drive to town, restaurants, shops and a beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot For South Haven Stay!

Excellent, quiet spot near downtown South Haven. Within walking distance of most amenities for those willing and able and easily drive-able! Check-in process was smooth and easy (took me a second to discover the lockbox). Very clean and welcoming. No issues during our stay, great communication, easy check out process! Great spot for couples looking for a quiet getaway and even works well for small families such as my own!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

The place is cute. It was very comfortable. The only thing the laundry container was empty and we do the laundry upon checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage

We had a great few days at this cozy cottage! Clean and pretty well stocked. Great location, an easy bike ride to town, the beach, and the Kal-Haven trailhead. Just a couple things to note. First you should update your pictures on your listing. 2 nice sized couches are now in the living room, making the room a comfy place to relax after a busy day. Only 2 negatives: the bathroom needs a fan to ventilate, and please remove the red lobster trivet. My friend made tea and sat the hot teapot on it. When she lifted the tea pot to get her second cup, the trivet stuck to the bottom of the kettle, then released and landed on her foot. It’s cute, but not safe. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great SH rental!

The house was well equipped and maintained. Thank you for a great visit to South Haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was excellent!

From the booking to the communication to the cleanliness, location, etc … everything always great. Love the location, close to town. We rented a golf cart to get around town and just had a fantastic stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katrina b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet neighborhood

Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baxie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

This little house was the perfect place four our family of four to stay. The neighborhood felt very safe and the neighbors were friendly, we were a close drive to everything, the house was stocked with whatever we needed, and it was very cute! It seemed like updates had been done since the photos were taken and it was very adorable and beachy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024