Heart of South Haven.With a stay at this South Haven cottage, you'll be steps from Michigan Maritime Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan. North Beach and Warner Vineyards are also within half a mile (1 km).
South Haven Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Kal Haven Trail - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
South Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Bangor Station - 19 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Culver's - 3 min drive
Biggby Coffee - 2 min drive
Burger King - 2 min drive
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.
Easy walk to the beach, harbor and downtown, sleeps 6!
Easy walk to the beach, harbor and downtown! Charming two-bedroom home with comfy sleeper couch (sleeps 6 total) overlooking the river and marina. You’ll wake to the sound of seagulls over the river and birds chirping in the woods while you enjoy your morning coffee on the screened-in porch. Walk to the beautiful public beach or stroll to the harbor and visit the new Maritime Museum. End the day with an evening walk into the charming town of South Haven for dinner, drinks, and a movie. The adjacent woods and large lot make it ideal for families, but the private location is perfect for a romantic getaway. The large master bedroom has a four-poster bed, and the full-size bathroom has a combo shower/tub. Plenty of closet space throughout. Delightful open floorplan with a breakfast bar and fully equipped kitchen to prepare the fish you caught on the North Beach pier!
Property manager
Lisa Weaver
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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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 1 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts cash
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. This property accepts cash. 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.
Easy walk to the beach, harbor and downtown, sleeps 6! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shane C.
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shane C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherri L.
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and perfect location
the house is just fabulous - clean, spacious and amenities wonderful. The house is located close enough to downtown to walk, surrounded by park and beach. If you want to just relax the closed in porch is a great spot to kick back and read a book. Both Saugatuck and Holland are close 20-30 minute drive i travel with my large dog and it was perfect for him as well. Beautiful areas to walk your furry family members and he enjoyed the porch as well as the yard. Lisa the owner was most accommodating and responded immediately to any questions i had. i will certainly rent this property again!
Sherri L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Sally F.
Nov 11, 2024
Sally F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joan W.
Oct 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Wonderful location for walking to downtown and beaches! Home is comfortable and bright. We enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch. Hosts were helpful and kind. Be aware that you need to go up a flight of stairs to enter the house. It was not an issue for us but it could be a barrier to some. We would definitely stay here again!
Joan W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny S.
Oct 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great property, within walking distance to the beach and downtown
Jenny S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra M.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sandra M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy Z.
Aug 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This property is close to everything, you can just walk. My husband and I stayed for 5 days and our adult son joined us for 2. Clean property, great to sit on the screened porch.
Host very responsive and nice.
Tracy Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cathy T.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
South Heaven
beautiful location within walking distance to downtown or to beautiful beaches, lovely quiet evenings
Cathy T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christy H.
Aug 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We loved staying here. The place is very cozy and we felt right at home. Our kids absolutely loved the tire swing outside. Plenty of amenities. Location is great. We can’t wait to stay again.
Christy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Susan J.
Aug 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great VRBO experience!
This rental is the perfect house in an ideal location,walk to beach or down town.Very clean home, with all amenities, including all starter necessities. Love the extras; wine, tea bags, lotions, shampoo, etc. Very thoughtful. We spent most of our time in the screeb room watching deer in the little creek behind the house. The only issue was the internet was spotty which meant no email or TV for several hours every afternoon during our stay. Owner was working with internet company to resolve the issue.
Would definitely rent again!
Susan J.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Chris G.
Jul 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!!
The house/cottage is in a great place!! It was actually bigger than we needed, but it was the right price and location. The owner was VERY responsive when the TV had a connection problem. My only reason for giving a 4 star is that the bed in the small room was not very supportive to my back. I did sleep well though. I would also add that this house/cottage is not handicap accessible for anyone looking for such a place. All this said, NO complaints!!
Chris G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave P.
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location and living room
We had a family reunion in South Haven and found the living room very able to accomodate us. Master Bedroom is very large. Location is not too busy for being so close to city center. A couple of doors were hard to close, but apart from that, didn't have mechanical issues. AirCon was very nice and worked perfectly. Loved the screened porch and the grill worked just right. Bonus was that two baby fawns were born in the gully next to the house. Very cool!
Dave P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a great time! We walked everywhere, the location was perfect to get to the beach during the day and to downtown at night. We enjoyed our stay!
Melissa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark L.
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
Perfect location; roomy, clean and comfortable--- AND the hosts set out a nice welcome for our 4th of July stay. Would absolutely stay again next time we're in South Haven!
Mark L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Mike K.
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a very nice stay! The location was good - the house was close to downtown and a short drive to the beach. The screened in porch was the highlight for us and we spent most of our time there.
Mike K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim S., Oxford, MS
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Everything about this house was great! The location was perfect - walking distance to everything. The house was comfortable and the host was super responsive (not that there were any issues - I just had a couple of questions). Would definitely stay again!
Kim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian B., Novi, MI
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice Home - Great Location
The home was in a great location with a short walk to the beach and to restaurants and locations in Downtown South Haven. It was very quiet and close to city parks for exploring. Communication with the host was excellent. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in South Haven.
Brian B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Miranda B.
May 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, beautiful home, stay cut short ....
This home is located a block from Captain Lou's and only a couple blocks from the not so crowded Dyckman Beach. In a safe neighborhood, it's within walking distance from anything you need, but still feels secluded with a small creek in the back yard. Screened in porch for relaxing. Cleanliness is at a 4 just because of a couple of nails on the floor throughout the house and some dog hair. I had to leave a day early due to bedding/pillowcases being washed in a detergent that was far too strong, or too much detergent. I had a headache, burning eyes and itching from it. The bed was also lumpy, so between the two sleeping was difficult. Both are easy fixes with less, or a milder, detergent and some foam egg carton toppers. Everything else was a breeze, as described and provided for, would definitely stay again if I knew the bedding situation was resolved!!
Miranda B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Vicki M.
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven Cottage
Great Location. Would be nice to have basic toiletries provided but other than that, nice little place.
Vicki M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allison L.
Oct 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and extremely clean!
We came during off-season, and this VRBO was in an excellent location along with easy access and plenty of room to spread out. We intend on using this VRBO location again!
Allison L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Faith B.
Oct 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven
The property and setting are lovely, close to the beach, a nice park and places to eat, all in walking distance.
Faith B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dwight M.
Sep 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort & Convenience
Pleasant, spacious, cheerful two-bedroom home. Adequately furnished and supplied without excess. Conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to north beach and downtown. We would definitely stay here again.
Dwight M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
kim S.
Sep 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything
Close to everything
kim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Very close to downtown. Very clean with a great porch.
Michael P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
Aug 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
The property was clean, as described and within short walking distances to park, beaches and downtown. The beds could have been more comfortable but it was a minor inconvenience. Great place to stay!