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1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Warner Vineyards
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the area

South Haven

Heart of South Haven.Your stay at this South Haven vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of South Haven Center for the Arts and Southside Municipal Marina. Warner Vineyards and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬2 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.

1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration!

This is a beautiful, large, super-clean, newly renovated SIX bedroom home. Formerly used as a Boarding House and a law office, this home was saved and fully rehabbed approximately 15 years ago. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths up (master bath is one of these), 2 bedrooms & 1/2 bath (with washer & dryer), dining room, living room, kitchen down. It sleeps 15 people in beds (4 queens & 7 twins). Additional area down (Living room/foyer) has single convertible beds. 15 adults can sleep in beds, with an additional adult in a sleeper, plus plenty of room for additional children 2 & under.

This lovely historic home was fully remodeled maintaining the character of the 100+ year-old home that it is. In 2009, this home was one of seven homes feature on the SOUTH HAVEN HOSPICE HOME TOUR, a Christmas Holiday home tour featuring 5 or 6 historic homes that the community is invited to tour.

The home offers a nice covered front porch to sit and relax and people watch! Rear of home also has a covered deck to relax and side entry has grill.

1 block from downtown South Haven, about five blocks to Lake Michigan South Beach! Walk to all of the local restaurants and taverns. Bike rental located than 200 yards away. Less than 1/4 mile to Clementine's, Tello's, Maria's, Captain Nemo's, Brick's Corner Pizza, Taste, and Black River Tavern. New restaurant open right across street for breakfast & lunch - 6 Chicks. Less than 1/2 mile to the Idler, York's and Captain Lou's on the river! There are two Antique Malls also within walking distance for the antique lovers! You can walk to the restored South Haven Lighthouse and watch the sunsets! Farmer's Market in Season is only 2 blocks from you and in the winter this is the ice skating arena! The fireworks are a 5 block walk and the parades, including the 4th of July & Blueberry Festival Parade are steps away from you!

There are vineyards 5 or 10 minutes from South Haven, Tulip Festival in Holland (30 minutes), art & craft fairs are all within walking or 3 minute drive. This is one of the most convenient locations for anyone visiting South Haven Festivals!

During our summer season we may choose to rent a minimum of 3 days. If you request a 2 day stay, depending on the calendar and bookings, there may be an additional charge per day. (1/2 of daily rate during stay/day.)

This property is a locally owned home so if a problem arises, help is close by.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside the building. Dispose of butts properly

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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 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

Rules

Pls be honest about #people staying. Towels will be left accordingly to # staying.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: No cats. Pet fee will be charged.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: SUPERVISE CHILDREN! Do not play in driveway!

Events

No events allowed
SoHa has noise ordinance. Police enforced.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside the building. Dispose of butts properly

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
Note from host: SoHa has noise ordinance. Police enforced.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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. Note from host: SoHa has noise ordinance. Police enforced. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.3 mi (50-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from South Beach and 1 mi (2-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! to downtown South Haven?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from South Haven.

1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! Leave your car at home for the duration! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Ann was so friendly, we had an awesome trip!

Our family had a awesome stay! Ann was super sweet and was easy to communicate with- would recommend:)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of room for families with children

We really enjoyed our stay. Property was clean, master bath was very nice. Walkable to beach, owners were responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot!

Large house, close to everything, and good communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had a wonderful time at the house in South Haven. Plenty of rooms for everyone and very relaxing. We felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This property is in easy walking distance from downtown South Haven and Lake Michigan. House was clean. Easy check-in. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bachelorette Party Location

We had an amazing time at this property! We had a group of girls who enjoyed taking the short walk into town to celebrate and all that South Haven has to offer! The house was very well stocked and had everything we could have needed and more! This house has a great number of beds and accommodated our very large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had a great trip to South Haven. This house was great for a large group. Kids were able to walk to the beach. Everyone enjoyed themselves are were able to spread out. Rooms were quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marylou A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a big group

My siblings and I traveled from different locations and stayed at Ann’s boarding house. Clean, roomy, plenty of cooking supplies and other amenities. We enjoyed being together and walked all over South Haven. Thanks for hosting our big crew!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation house!

There was plenty of room for our family of 9 adults and a baby. The large kitchen worked well for us and we cooked most of our meals there. We walked to the beach every day and the collapsible beach wagon on the back porch was great for carting our stuff there and back! Overall we were very pleased and wouldn’t hesitate to rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun place

We enjoyed 5 nights in this house that became our home. The beach was so close. Bikes or walking were both used to get there. Ice cream in town was an almost daily event.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lainie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Property owners were excellent!

This was a last minute booking and the owners were extremely flexible. Pleasure to communicate with. House was a great location and had plenty of room for all of us. 3 adults, 1 child and an infant. My only suggestion is redoing the blinds in the bedrooms as the rooms facing East get so much sun in the morning. Overall, it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

July/August family gathering

Bedrooms and bathrooms were fine except for the running toilet downstairs and the skimpy toilet paper and soap. Refrigerator dripped water from freezer down into the fridge. Dining room was tricky to configure for 13 of us, but we figured it out. Parking for 4 vehicles was also tricky, but doable. Porches were nice. Bike rental close by was nice. Biggest negative was the traffic and noise on Broadway St.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Retreat

The house is big with lots of room. There were 4 couples and 5 kids in our group. We each had our own space to spread out. It was very nice to have 3 bathrooms. We had room to play family games, one night we grilled, and we truly appreciated being able to bring our fur baby. We were able to walk to South Beach and shopping. The house was clean and the owner was easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kaiser family vacation

The owners are wonderful. They responded very quickly to any message or phone call for a question we had for them ( which were very few ). They brought us a bowl of fresh blueberries upon our arrival-this was the national blueberry festival weekend. The design of the house and the number of bedrooms perfectly suited our large family with nine adults and six children. We were there for a family wedding. Would love to go back again and can certainly recommend this house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Clean and Comfortable

We arrived to a bowl of washed and recently picked blueberries. The house was exceptionally clean and the beds were comfortable. The property has a very unique retro feel which reminds one of what it must have been like in South Haven at an earlier time. There was plenty of parking and plenty of outdoor seating for all of us to spend much time outside (due to Covid worries). The weekend was hot so we were greatful that the AC worked well. The property is close to downtown and the beach and we enjoyed our walks around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

This is an old property with lots of room. Nicely updated bathrooms. Well-equipped kitchen. Lots of towels! Washer and dryer. Some Mattresses a bit soft for us. Walk to downtown. Short drive to great beaches. Don’t be put off by lack of landscaping. We would come back for sure. Great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheri w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big House in a great location

Big, older house near the shops and easy walk to the beach. Easily accommodated 10 adults and 2 kids. Small yard--just enough space for a fire pit and 6-8 chairs. Lots of parking. We found a few (disgusting) items left behind by the previous guests, but I didn't inform the host until we checked out (we cleaned them up). Host was apologetic and said she would make sure the cleaners were aware and checked the space thoroughly. We might stay here again since it fits our large family and is in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

House was as listed. Ann was very accommodating and responded quickly. We were surprised there was not shampoo , conditioner or sugar. Ann did tell us where a dollar store was. Loved the wagon that was there for our use. I would suggest some landscaping as the side door has overgrown plants on the ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything!

We were impressed with how close the house is to everywhere we wanted to go! We only drove to Meijer to pick up a few things on our first day. We were able to walk to the beach, restaurants and lots of shops with four kids without complaints. Café Julia is right around the corner for coffee, pastries, and lunch. There is a breakfast place right across the street that was busy every morning, but we didn't get a chance to try it. The house had plenty of beds and the back deck was nice to hangout on in the evenings. The driveway is shared with a home behind the property, but it was never an issue while we were there. The yard is small and the bushes and plants could use a trim, but overall, we were very happy and had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

hayley b.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not the best for families

Starting with the positives: - The owners are very kind and easy to communicate with. - Check in and out was simple and straightforward - Inside property was clean - South Haven is great! - This property would work well for a group of adults Things we didn't realize from the ad: - The house is on a very busy street. Not great if you have small kids, we couldn't let them outside without close supervision - The property has a tenant living in back (he was kind but we were unaware) - The property is too far for kids to walk to the lake - The instructions inside the property request we not use the 1 bathtub. Again, not great if you have kids as bathtime was difficult - The garbage bins hadn't been picked up when we arrived on a Sunday. (They were picked up on Tuesday morning). The smell was rough and precluded us from spending any time outside
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Family Fun House

We drove into the driveway from a major busy road and thought no curb appeal: landscape overgrown and in need of paint, but as we walked inside we found the house clean, well stocked with towels, kitchen plates, silverware, coffee pots (drip and Keurig) and perfect bed and gathering spaces. All 15 of us had beds. Some beds could use new mattresses. A full bath downstairs would be better, but with two full baths upstairs it was accommodating, and washer and dryer in downstairs bathroom was so nice to wash towels and such. Front Porch shaded in the morning to sip coffee and back porch shaded at night to sip drinks. Easy walking distance to downtown shops and beach. In general, we had a fantastic time in South Haven and Saugetuck. We enjoyed an afternoon on a rented pontoon boat in South Haven and a fun time on a sand dune ride in Saugetuck. The hosts are great. They immediately answer any questions and took care of any problems. We arrived to find no paper products, emailed host, who immediately had paper products delivered. The hosts were easy to communicate with, and at the last minute agreed to our grand dog coming along on our vacation. I would recommend this house for other family gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chuck K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Picture is deceiving

The house as a whole was adequate; kitchen was nice size, dining room tablet was able to accommodate a family if 15 in 2 shifts, so it was good. However the chairs in the eating area were terrible- they were cushioned chairs without any cushioning whatsoever—you kinda sunk into the seat on all the chairs, bedrooms were a nice size and able to accommodate a family of 15 however the beds need upgrading, the adults as well as the kids after 3 nights had backaches. Towels were clean and adequate. The only bathtub in the house had a hole in it so the owner asked us to not use the tub and only use the shower, using the tub might cause water damage to the room below. The inside of the house was however clean. The outside of the house was overgrown with weeds . Was not able to use much less get to the backyard. The ramp going up to the grill on the side of the house was also overgrown with weeds. The sitting area around the firepit was also overgrown with weeds. The picture of the house on VRBO is a misrepresentation of what the outside of the house looks like. We would not book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Would Return!

The house was extremely clean and certainly met our group size. The kitchen appliances were very nice. The primary bedroom and bath were excellent. The attached bathroom to that bedroom was great! Very spacious. Washer and dryer were handy. Front porch wasn’t fancy, but we enjoyed sitting there and visiting. Right across the street from the best breakfast spot in South Haven (Six Chicks). Sits on a busy street, so the street noise was very noticeable in the front rooms. Parking was spacious for the three cars in our group. Could easily have handled a couple more. The beach chairs were a great bonus. Didn’t use the yard and fire pit as the bushes and plants around the house are a bit over grown. About two minute drive to the South Beach and a 3-minute walk to Downtown South Haven. 5-7 minute drive to Sherman’s Ice Cream and Three Blondes Brewing. There was a mixup on check in date, so we didn’t get the door code before we arrived. Had to make several calls before getting a response about how to get in. We finally got contacted by phone 20-30 minutes after we arrived. The owner was very apologetic, but we’ve always been contacted by a VRBO owner at least a day or two in advance. Would definitely rent this property again, though! Lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large group - excellent host, house & location

We stayed for a long weekend in south haven at this house and had a great time! The host kindly came when we got there and helped to answer any questions and let us know about parking. Easy walk to downtown and the beach. We would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This property is large with enough beds for everyone. The location is great! An easy walk to everything. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022