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Beautiful Lake Michigan view + Private beach

Cottage near Lake Michigan in South Haven

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

South Haven

In South Haven .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 6 miles (10 km) of North Beach. Kal Haven Trail is within 6 miles (10 km) and South Haven Center for the Arts is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Beach - 9 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 10 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 10 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 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.

Beautiful Lake Michigan view + Private beach

Bring the family and enjoy a relaxing getaway in this recently renovated 6 bedroom/2.5 bath lake house located 6 miles north of downtown South Haven.

View stunning Lake Michigan sunsets from 2 spacious living rooms, 2 bedrooms, upper balcony or back patio.

Access the breathtaking private Lake Michigan beach area for the HOA using brand new beach stairs.

The house is located halfway between South Haven and Saugatuck so you are close to two downtown areas, restaurants and multiple beaches.

There is lots of space for a group, two great hangout areas with TVs, a pool table, and outside space with a fire pit and a hot tub.

Beach access is in the neighborhood (3-min walk).

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Lock the doors
I really appreciate your 5-star review and any private constructive feedback on how I can continue improving this property. Thanks again.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Reviews

Beautiful Lake Michigan view + Private beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet girls weekend. Good accommodations plenty of room. Stairs to Lake Michigan were a short walk away. Well equipped kitchen. Easy drive to Saugatuck for shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merle M., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. As advertised. Good communication. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We celebrated my wife's 50th birthday at this property. We could not have asked for a more perfect weekend. The house is clean and very comfortable. Lake Michigan was just a couple of minute walk down a quaint country road and the beach was spectacular. We even forgot a Nintendo Switch and the owner mailed it back without a moment's hesitation. This was a great experience, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nate O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a large group of 12 and the property had plenty of space for everyone. The backyard and fire pit area was nice. Communication with the host was very good. Beach access was a bit farther and harder to access than anticipated. Overall a nice place for larger groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time, very relaxing place, couldn't recommend it more!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing. So much room and so comfortable . The outside was space was so enjoyable. Me and my family had the BEST TIME ! We would recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nugget B.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 living rooms! Lots of space to spread out! Loved the outdoor fireplace!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, we had a great stay! The house was a good size for our group of 12 (6 adults, 6 kids). The kitchen and living spaces are nicely appointed and comfortable. We really loved the view of the sunset from the backyard! There were a few minor issues that came up during our stay that were quickly addressed by the owner. Our only real issue was how high and steep the beach stairs were leading to the private beach. The beach itself was beautiful, and it was fun to be the only people there. But the access stairs were much steeper and more challenging than I had expected for the older adults and young children in our group. We only visited that beach one time because of this and chose to drive to other more accessible beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was just as described and our family of 11 fit comfortably. We enjoyed the walk to the beach and how convenient it was to get to South Haven and Saugatuck. Linda, the host was very informative and fast to replying to any questions we had. We had the best family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area. The beach was super nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
We travel annually with my adult children and this was our favorite vacation yet. We made use of all of the amenities including the outdoor fireplace and the hot tub. Most days we could hear Lake Michigan's waves from the backyard and could see a small view of the lake and gorgeous sunsets from the 2nd floor deck. The location felt very private, but was only about a ten minute drive to South Haven, where we enjoyed the beach, shopping and restaurants. One of the highlights was the neighborhood beach. The 8 flights of stairs (with benches to rest on between flights) was absolutely worth it because the beach was so wonderful and we often had the large area to ourselves or shared it with a few others. There were a couple of issues, but the management company arranged to fix them at a convenient time for us and were very professional. The owner was very responsive via the VRBO app. So we couldn't have asked for a better stay. Hope we'll be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends get away

We had 4 families and the place had plenty of space for us. Lots of steps to get down to the beach so pack light but having the neighborhood private beach in walking distance area was so nice to have. Great stay all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place to Stay!

This place is cute, roomy, and felt like a home the moment we entered. There are so many places around the property to hang out together. From the hot tub, to the pool table, to the toys which my 3-year-old loved, we were entertained whenever we were there.The private beach is incredibly nice and beautiful. In June there were only ever a few other families there, so we were spread out and there was lots of space. South Haven is not far at all, so there is pretty quick access to anything you need or things to do, and St. Joseph isn't a bad drive to spend a day or more.I had a few questions for the property manager this trip, and she was extremely helpful and responded promptly.We will certainly consider this place again! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The stay was great and the owner communicated very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Getaway

The house was perfect for our group of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake House!

This property is everything it’s advertised to be! It was perfect for our group of seven adults. We loved the view and the sound of the waves, and it’s just a short walk to the beach access. We were so impressed with the cleanliness and the beautiful decor. The mattresses and pillows were very comfortable - all of us slept great. The owner was also very responsive to all the questions we had. I would definitely recommend this property. I know we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle O., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful lake house!

Great last minute stay with my daughters. The house was gorgeous, comfortable and clean! And we loved the pool table and hot tub. Also very relaxing setting and location - in a quiet neighborhood between South Haven and Saugatuck. Would definitely return and recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, quiet community

The property was nice, with a good view of the lake. Small, quiet community outside of town, but a short easy drive to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023