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Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Dryer
- Washer
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area

South Haven, MI
- Kal Haven TrailPlace, Kal Haven Trail13 min walk
- Michigan Maritime MuseumPlace, Michigan Maritime Museum3 min drive
- South Haven Center for the ArtsPlace, South Haven Center for the Arts4 min drive
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About the area
South Haven
City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Side vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and North Beach. Kal Haven Trail and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Kal Haven Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- North Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
- Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- South Haven Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
- South Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
- Bangor Station - 20 min drive
- Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
- Biggby Coffee - 4 min drive
- Clementine's - 4 min drive
- Cafe Julia - 4 min drive
- Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - 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.
Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub
Idlewood Cottage is a spacious 2400 sf modern home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and play space in basement located in the Harbor Club Resort. Features comfortable, quality furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, and seasonal outdoor gas grill. Equipped with cable TV, Wi-Fi, DVD player, Smart TVs, central air, and washer/dryer. First floor bedroom suite (no stairs) with attached bath, and four additional bedrooms on second level. Idlewood is the perfect year-round retreat.
The space and amenities
-Heated indoor-outdoor community pool and hot tub, open year-round (steps from home at end of block)
-Second outdoor pool, open Memorial Day to Labor Day (5 to 7-minute walk from home)
-Marina with boat rentals (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
-Shared firepit, located steps from home
-On-site laundry
-Desk and monitor for working remotely
-High-speed Wi-Fi, 4 televisions and Comcast cable
-Boardgames and books
-Kid friendly conveniences for use include stroller, pack-n-play, high-chair, and more
-Finished basement play space with TV, table hockey and foosball table
-Bikes, beach chairs, more
-Two outdoor patios with grill and outdoor dining
-Parking
Sampling of what’s nearby:
-Newcome Beach: ½ mile
-North Beach (bathrooms, concessions, playground): 1.5 miles
-South Beach and splash pad: 2 miles
-Plus 3 more nearby beach access points
-Downtown South Haven: 1.7 miles
-Kids Corner Park: 2 miles
-Lake Arvesta: 10-minute drive
-Blueberry picking: Two locations within 10-minute drive
-Kal-Haven Biking and Walking Trail: 5-minute drive
-Michigan Maritime Museum: about 2 miles
-Wineries and Breweries: Several options within a 10-mile radius
-Michigan Theater: about 2 miles
-Rocket Arcade: about 2 miles
-Skiing and Tubing: within 40-minute drive
-Ice Skating (rink and rentals): downtown South Haven in winter
-Saugatuck, MI: 23-minute drive
Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
-First floor bedroom (main level, no stairs): Queen, en suite bathroom
-Main bedroom: King, en suite bathroom, second floor
-Bedroom 3: Queen
-Bedroom 4: Queen
-Bedroom 5: Twin bunk over full bed, plus roll away cot (sleeps up to 4)
-Shared hallway bathroom: Sink, tub, shower, toilet
Notes: Idlewood is in a resort community with shared green space. This is not a property with a large backyard but instead offers shared greenspaces, community fire pits, walking trails, and community pools and of course close access to South Haven's amazing beaches. If you are looking for a large, private back yard, this may not be the right home for you.
Please keep in mind that hot tub and pool availability may suddenly change due to mechanical failures or emergency cleaning. The pool and hot tub is professionally managed and we will do our best to ensure quickest availability as possible.
The space and amenities
-Heated indoor-outdoor community pool and hot tub, open year-round (steps from home at end of block)
-Second outdoor pool, open Memorial Day to Labor Day (5 to 7-minute walk from home)
-Marina with boat rentals (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
-Shared firepit, located steps from home
-On-site laundry
-Desk and monitor for working remotely
-High-speed Wi-Fi, 4 televisions and Comcast cable
-Boardgames and books
-Kid friendly conveniences for use include stroller, pack-n-play, high-chair, and more
-Finished basement play space with TV, table hockey and foosball table
-Bikes, beach chairs, more
-Two outdoor patios with grill and outdoor dining
-Parking
Sampling of what’s nearby:
-Newcome Beach: ½ mile
-North Beach (bathrooms, concessions, playground): 1.5 miles
-South Beach and splash pad: 2 miles
-Plus 3 more nearby beach access points
-Downtown South Haven: 1.7 miles
-Kids Corner Park: 2 miles
-Lake Arvesta: 10-minute drive
-Blueberry picking: Two locations within 10-minute drive
-Kal-Haven Biking and Walking Trail: 5-minute drive
-Michigan Maritime Museum: about 2 miles
-Wineries and Breweries: Several options within a 10-mile radius
-Michigan Theater: about 2 miles
-Rocket Arcade: about 2 miles
-Skiing and Tubing: within 40-minute drive
-Ice Skating (rink and rentals): downtown South Haven in winter
-Saugatuck, MI: 23-minute drive
Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
-First floor bedroom (main level, no stairs): Queen, en suite bathroom
-Main bedroom: King, en suite bathroom, second floor
-Bedroom 3: Queen
-Bedroom 4: Queen
-Bedroom 5: Twin bunk over full bed, plus roll away cot (sleeps up to 4)
-Shared hallway bathroom: Sink, tub, shower, toilet
Notes: Idlewood is in a resort community with shared green space. This is not a property with a large backyard but instead offers shared greenspaces, community fire pits, walking trails, and community pools and of course close access to South Haven's amazing beaches. If you are looking for a large, private back yard, this may not be the right home for you.
Please keep in mind that hot tub and pool availability may suddenly change due to mechanical failures or emergency cleaning. The pool and hot tub is professionally managed and we will do our best to ensure quickest availability as possible.
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the city center
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- On a river
Things to do
- Bicycles
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Swimming 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Bicycles
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,400 square feet
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 10:30 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.
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.
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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Northside Beaches South Haven