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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • North Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Haven

On lake.You'll find Lake Michigan and South Beach within a 15-minute walk of this South Haven vacation home. Warner Vineyards and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • North Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 17 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 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.

Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan!

Flip Flop Cottage is a cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! Brand new queen beds for summer of 2023!

This updated cottage is located just three blocks from the South Beach of Lake Michigan, two blocks from Kids' Corner Park, and a short walk to the downtown area.

"You will hardly believe your eyes when you step foot into this beautifully decorated vacation cottage. Not only is the location to die for, but the cottage itself will also leave you feeling simply refreshed as you discover the beauty both inside and outside. This updated cottage is a very affordable option to enjoy all of the best of South Haven! Call to book your perfect vacation today!



INSIDE THE HOME

This home has recently been totally repainted with other updates including a new kitchen with upgraded stainless appliances, a renovated bathroom, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors. The three bedrooms and one bath will accommodate 8 guests comfortably. The living room features plenty of comfortable seating and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Additionally, there is a large laundry area downstairs complete with an oversized washer and dryer. The kitchen is fully equipped with all pots and pans, dishes, utensils, baking dishes, and most kitchen essentials.



SLEEPING

This vacation rental sleeps 8 guests.

Main bedroom – Queen size bed

Bedroom #2 – Queen size bed

Bedroom #3 – 2 Sets of twin bunk beds



OUTDOOR SPACE

In the back is a wonderful 14' x 14' screened-in porch for relaxing on summer evenings. Also, enjoy the fire pit as well as table and chairs privately located on brick patios in the back of the home. The fenced-in backyard is perfect for cooking out or playing yard games.

In the outdoor shed, you will find three adult bikes, beach chairs, a cooler, a beach wagon, kids' sand toys, and outdoor games including corn hole that are provided for your use.

Parking: Parking is provided for 2 cars in the driveway and as available, street parking in front of the home



THE LOCATION

Ahhh, the beach. The sugar sand and blue waters of Lake Michigan and South Beach are just a short walk away. Also, a short walk away is downtown. South Haven is your classic beach town community with specialty boutique shopping and eclectic eateries. Enjoy a stroll through the charming boardwalk community shops, or spend your day soaking in the sun. The rich maritime history, arts, and culture will keep you coming back for more!

I give permission to SafelyStay, Inc. to verify my identity and check criminal databases in order to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found at www.safely.com/terms. You may receive an email from Concierge@Safely.com to complete your screening. Please check your spam folder for this email, and contact Safely at Concierge@Safely.com, or go to www.Safely.com if you have any questions.

Property manager

Jaqua Realtors - South Haven

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 850 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

501556

Frequently asked questions

How close is Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.4 mi (51-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from South Beach and 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! to downtown South Haven?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from South Haven.

Flip Flop Cottage - Cute and comfortable cottage located just three blocks from Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Haven

The property was lively, wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mid August get away

Great place to stay. Home was exactly as listed. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy House

Great house with everything you need for a walk to the beach and playground and downtown in South Haven.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely laid back stay

Great location, short walk to downtown area. The screened in porch was so cozy and nicely lit we spent most of our time out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for small family

This was a great little home that we enjoyed very much. The location can't be beat as its super close (walkable) to the playground, south beach, van buren trail, and downtown area. The extra amenities to keep the kids busy were a major plus. We utilized the beach chairs, kits sand toys, and outdoor games included in the outdoor shed. Morning coffee in the screened in porch may have been a favorite part of the trip. We'd definitely consider staying here next year. The only downfall is that there isn't a dishwasher (1st world problems). It was also odd that the house was only stocked with two rolls of toilet paper and one roll of paper towels for a family of four to last 5 nights. That could have been fixed with a message to the property manager, but we just bought some extras while we were out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, clean house close to a playground and the beach

Super clean, well kept property close to the beach and to an awesome playground for kids. Loved the screened in porch and backyard area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for family with excellent access to beach

We really enjoyed our stay at Flip Flop Cottage. It was very clean, perfect for our family with kids age 4-12, walking distance to park and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

We had a blast during our stay! The property was well maintained and clean, and it was within walking distance to downtown South Haven and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet neighborhood, lovely house

Lovely little house in a quiet, walkable neighborhood. Easy walk to beach and town. Well-stocked kitchen, very clean, relaxing screened porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place

Everything about our stay was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kourtnee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage blocks from the beach

We really enjoyed our stay at flip flop cottage. It was very clean and had plenty of supplies to make our stay comfortable. We especially loved the big screened-in porch. My 4 year old enjoyed the games and books.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place and location!

We loved the location and were very comfortable in the cottage. Great neighborhood for running and walks and so close to the beautiful beach and downtown area! We really enjoyed having so much to do so close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect long weekend getaway

This home had everything we needed for our stay and walking distant to downtown and the beach! Perfect long weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aprillie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday get away

It was more that what i expected...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Griffin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house

Was a great house that fitted our needs of a family of 4. Outdoor screened in porch was a great bonus area. While it is close to the beach straight west you do have to walk a few more blocks if you have a wagon as the closest beach access is all stairs. Overall not an issue. Quick walk to town as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Michigan

It was a great time. Loved the property! Nice and clean and had a lot of little helpfuls in the shack.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We loved this little place. We have been coming to South Haven for many years but this is the first time we rented a place. This location was perfect for our young family. The house had just enough space and added items that made traveling with our kiddos great! Would definitely come back and visit this sweet little home again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little house

This was a great place to rent. It was a short walk to the beach. The screened-in porch was an additional bonus space. The shed was stocked with bikes and beach items. No dishwasher, but we managed without it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cottage by the Lake - South Haven truly a gem!

Love this place! It's a good price (relative to other much more costly houses) for a place that is close to Lake Michigan and great for families. We love all the fun stuff for kids in the garden shed (including cornhole and hula hoops) and the enclosed back porch which gives the house an extra room that's al fresco! Improvements that could be made include: stocking some swim towels; maybe some different color bath towels so people don't get so confused by which white towel is theirs; cleaning out the bath drain between bookings; unblocking the bathroom sink drain so the water flows out properly; and stocking a few more items in the kitchen like an ice-cream scoop and a good set of plastic tumblers and dishes to be used outside. We are big fans of the house, having returned this summer, and definitely recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Joel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would be perfect with a new mattress

It's a nice little house that's well maintained and well furnished, and it's in an unbeatable location. BUT the mattress on the queen-sized bed was incredibly uncomfortable, and there's no dishwasher even though listing says there is one.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edye F., Arlington Heights, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Love SoHa

Great little house with lots of amenities... everything you need, except for any alarm clocks in the bedrooms... those were sorely needed. Everything else was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had what we needec

The property had everything we needed (although we did not cook and only used coffee cups and glasses). Screened in porch was great for morning coffee. Decor was cute. While the bathroom was updated, I think better materials would make a difference. And you could only get in the shower by squeezing between the sink and the sliding door. For someone very heavy or with limited mobility, that would be a serious problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage for a simple summer getaway

We really liked the cottage... it's cute and old-school though nicely updated. Has plenty of beds and nice fun decor details and games for kids. Love the screened-off porch area to fend off mosquitoes and strung with nice lights. Great shed with bikes, and beach wagon. A few things to be improved on: could supply kitchen towels (at least I didn't find them). The property also needs a recycling bin instead of 2 regular trash wheelies... because a lot of what you use could easily be recycled. That seems like a no-brainer for a VRBO property in 2021! Only things that could have been cleaned better... the bath drain (ick!) and sweeping the previously mentioned porch so it's not all sandy. Other than that, we'd do it again... super location, near the beach and reasonably near town. We heart South Haven!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

Nice house that met our needs well. Loved the screened-in porch on the back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021