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Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in South Haven

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8987 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

South Haven

South Side stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this South Side vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and South Beach. Also, Warner Vineyards is within half a mile (1 km) and South Haven Center for the Arts is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬16 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.

Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!

Firefly Cottage (formerly known as Castle Made of Sand)

Get a needed break this season at this beautiful, ideally located vacation rental just a short walk from South Beach and downtown restaurants and shops. A truly unique backyard experience awaits with perennial gardens, a covered porch, and a firepit to enjoy...

INSIDE THE VACATION RENTAL

The main floor of this charming two-story home offers a fully equipped and updated kitchen, dining room with a large dining table, and a cozy living area with wifi, Roku TV and Blu-ray player as well a selection of books, games, DVDs and puzzles for your family's entertainment. Kitchen amenities include a Bosch dishwasher, ample supplies & accessories, and a new gas range. The main floor also features a bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom with a jetted tub, and full laundry. Upstairs you'll find two well-sized bedrooms and a bright and cheery second full bathroom. The comfortable queen bedroom boasts a new memory foam mattress while the room next door features two full beds and a play nook.

SLEEPING

Bedroom 1: Main level queen
Bedroom 2: Upper level queen
​​​​​​​Bedroom 3: Upper level queen and a full

OUTDOOR SPACE
Enjoy a cup of coffee or one of your favorite drinks on the Adirondack chairs on the front porch. The back yard is a private oasis offering outdoor dining with a gas BBQ on a paver patio alongside a comfortable hammock and covered porch which provide a relaxing destination after a day at the beach. Finish the day with s'mores and campfire stories in front of the firepit. All of this is surrounded by lush perennial gardens making this set truly one of a kind.

LOCATION This vacation rental is a short walk to South Beach, Kid's Corner, and downtown. You can't beat the ability to stroll to eateries and watering holes after a fun and relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy the shops and fun of downtown along with the beautiful marina and maritime history that only South Haven offers.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

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

  • Unit size: 987 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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

Prime Location To Michigan
Prime Location to Downtown Lake Michigan!
Prime location to downtown and Lake Michigan! South Haven
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.5 mi (52-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from South Beach and 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! to downtown South Haven?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from South Haven.

Reviews

Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was perfect. Short walk to the South beach and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rocco d., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

B H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would recommend

The property is as described. It was clean and comfortable. As others have stated watch your head going up and down the stairs but didn’t give us any issues. They provided a nice starter kit with toilet paper, soaps, etc which was nice. Location was perfect for walking to the beach and downtown. Only recommendation would be to provide some beach chairs. Communication was great and appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable

The cottage was cute and cozy. The stairs are quite steep, so assign bedrooms accordingly. Appliances were clean. Floors could use cleaning. Internet was good. Location just a few blocks from the lake made for a good walk and great views every time we went out. Neighborhood was pretty, people were friendly. Check out was clearly defined and simple. We enjoyed our South Haven stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Christmas Break

We enjoyed our stay very much. I would suggest extra blankets to cozy up with on the couch during the colder months. The stairs are a hazardous for anyone taller than 5’7”. “Watch your head” would be more appropriate than “watch your step”.. Despite that, we would rent here again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Cottage Close to the Beach!

Great communication with the host. Lovely fully stocked house for my family. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee C., Livonia, USA

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Josh C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Friday morning while setting in the living room a young man showed up driving a dark colored car walked up sees my car looks in window sees a 12year old girl setting on the couch and without knocking proceeded to unlock the door and tried to enter. I stopped him but he kept saying he was there to check the plumbing. This is not acceptable. He had the codes and could enter at any time. I won't be staying again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

Great Location

Property was in a perfect location. 5 Blocks from downtown; 3 blocks to Van Buren Street Overlook/Beach on Lake Michigan. Beautiful sunsets and lots of dining/bars/shops in town. Nice links golf course within 10 minutes. Property management was responsive via text regarding request for maintenance. Furniture was dirty and Fridge needed cleaning from previous guests who left food behind. Going up/down the stairs you had to duck down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Beth C., Avon, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for families, walkable to downtown

Great location to kids corner and south beach. Inside was clean; but wish the back yard and patio were in better shape. Patio needs power washed along with furniture. Spiders and webs around all entrances. Just need to vacuum those guys up. Would we stay there again? Yes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Our family of 6 had plenty of space, house was clean, beds were comfortable and the home had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Great location too! Would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan A., St. Louis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house

We stayed here with our 4 children (ages 2-7), and it was great! It was in a great location walkable to the beach or downtown and just blocks from Kids Corner (which unfortunately was getting revamped during our stay). The house was clean and had everything that we would need. We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan M.

Good location but needs some love

Home worked well for 4 adults and 4 kids to enjoy when not at beach or in town. Backyard has good space but needed some tree and bush maintenance and firepit on images was broken and laying in pieces on ground unusable. Somewhat a hazard that should have been removed at the very least.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 6!

The place was clean. 2 full baths was great for our 4 kids (11 and under). AC worked great! Bedroom downstairs gets a little chilly compared to the upstairs so plan accordingly. Stairs were a little steep going upstairs. Kitchen worked great. Plenty of pots and pans to cook with and a good amount of storage space for groceries. Wonderful little gift-package on the table greeted us when we got there. Upstair ceiling heights could be troublesome for over 6' tall. Our kids had no problem. The place worked great for us. Beaches are super close. We went over Labor Day Weekend. Make your restaurant reservations well in advance. Most of the restaurants downtown wouldn't do carryout because they were so slammed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This rental home was very clean and in a great location! Very close to the beach and town. Easy access to everything! My only complaints would be that there was no storage or dressers/closets for clothing, shoes, etc and the landscaping needs attention… a bit overgrown. Overall, it was a good property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patty S., Chicago, IL

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We had a group of 7, plenty of room for our group to spread out. Nice kitchen, well stocked. Wish the owner had beach gear (wagon, chairs, umbrella). Had an issue with the floors being dirty but the management company responded very promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lakehouse Spot!

My husband and our son visited SoHa for the first time during the summer of 2021 and knew we needed a return trip. We brought my parents along this time and they loved the lake life. The location of this house was ideal, nice walks to both the beach, town, and amazing playground. The house itself was well equipped with all of the basics, which helped keep packing light. Spices, full kitchen with every utensil and cooking item needed, laundry pods, and plenty of clean white linens. I loved the subtle beach decor. We played scrabble one night from the game shelf and my mom read a book from the home library. There were even toys for my son in the garage, like sidewalk chalk, a wagon, and water guns. The backyard was getting a bit overgrown but we enjoyed the space regardless and had a fire one evening, too. The front porch chairs were a hot commodity and it was nice to relax there and watch other vacationers walk and ride by. Would recommend this home to any family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Firefly Cottage

We loved our visit! It was a family reunion with our 90 year old Dad- cousins and Auntie. We grew up in the summertime with 2 cottages on Lake Michigan next to each other a bit further south. The backyard is cozy, sweet and perfect for barbecuing for a family gathering. The house is adorable/beds comfy and well appointed with all the details such as plenty of cooking utensils/plates/silverware/ glass ware/ spices etc. Super close to the beach and downtown. Extra props to Allison at Jaqua Realty who let us push our visit out one nite due to two canceled flights from Los Ángeles. We would love to stay here again next year and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach-tastic

We had a great time vacationing in Soho. The house was comfy, well equipped and the location was great! Close to the beach, the corner park, and not far from downtown. Enjoyed the outdoor space in the evening! Overall a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This was a great location. Good house for a single family or 2 small families. The house needed some basic updates that would greatly improve the property. But the location made up for any shortcomings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Susan

Liked: Cleanliness

Just What We Wanted

This quaint house was perfect for us! Great location. Walked to everything once we arrived. Nice, quiet street. We will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home with lots of SOHA charm

Awesome experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mireille W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Post Covid family get together

We had a fabulous week enjoying the beautiful Michigan weather, the quaintness of South Haven, and just time with family after a long year. The house met all of our needs And was in the perfect location where we were able to walk to the beach and walk into town. The backyard was a lovely spot to gather with other family members renting a different house. It had all the amenities we needed. It also had many extra things that other places have not provided in the past. These were things such as paper towels, coffee and filters, spices, laundry detergent, and even hotel style soaps and lotions. We would highly recommend this house and will be back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Austin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Clean, close to the beach property. A little dated, stairs were very steep and skinny, presenting a little bit of a hazard. The rest of the house was fine.