Haven in South Haven

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large rear deck and green space for games

Lake Michigan view from Master deck with zoom or binoculars.

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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

Michigan Maritime Museum
‪5 min walk‬
Kal Haven Trail
‪20 min walk‬
South Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 up stairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 up stairs Kids bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 Down stairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5 down stairs

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Location, Location, Location. Our house in South Haven is in a perfect location. It is in a quieter North Beach neighborhood, but just a quick walk (5 -10 minutes) to the beach or downtown. We are now providing a golf cart to help you get to the beach. It has a beach parking sticker on it so you do not have to pay for parking.
The house is a 2 story home with 5 bedrooms, and 2 full baths. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs. Upstairs you have a master bedroom with a king size bed and a walk-in closet. The closet is large enough that it could double as nursery along with your belongings (easily fits a crib or pack and play) for those of you with infants. The master also has a nice deck for morning coffee or afternoon sun. There is a second bedroom with a queen size bed and a third smaller bedroom with a set of bunk beds for the kids. A full bath and a laundry area finish out the upstairs.
On the main floor there is a nice size living room /dining area and a recently updated kitchen. The main level continues with a full bath and two bedrooms. One bedroom has a full size bed with a twin trundle. The second bedroom has a full size futon. All bedrooms have closets/storage space for personal belongings.
The front of the house has a covered porch with rocking chairs to relax, visit, and watch neighborhood activity. In back is a deck across the rear of the house , a built in charcoal grill and a gas grill, and yard space for a cookout and some fun and games.
We absolutely love the friendly neighborhood and the ease of walking or riding bicycles everywhere.
Park Ave. is one street towards the bridge from North Shore. You can even see Lake Michigan from the master bedroom deck. Packard Park, Dyckman Park, and Oak Park are literally around the corner. The quiet location is great when you want wind down after a day on the beach, or after shopping downtown, and it's even quiet enough to call it an early night if you choose to do so.
The neighbors on both sides of the house and across the street are wonderful and friendly people so don"t hesitate to say "hi" and also please be respectful of their property.

We have remodeled the downstairs bathroom and have added a complimentary electric golf cart and bicycles for our guests to use.
Thank you so much for looking!!

Property manager

Steven R Ryan

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

South Haven is home to this holiday home. Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Kids Place Park and Breedsville Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Michigan Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
South Haven Center for the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Kal Haven Trail - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
South Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

Bangor Station - 16 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Haven in South Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Haven in South Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haven in South Haven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Haven in South Haven located?

Situated in South Haven, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jodi U.

24 June 2024

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

Location

The location of the rental is close to shopping and beaches. Beautiful home and neighborhood. Will definitely return at a future date.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

9 June 2024

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

Perfect

Enjoyed our weekend stay. Clean, walking distance close to everything including the beach. Well stocked. Very comfy beds. Owner kept in touch and was easily accessible if needed (don’t need to contact them because we were very satisfied). Can’t wait to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie.couper d.

26 August 2024

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

Great location AND host!!!

My family and I travel to South Haven every summer and have been for many years. This was probably one of our top 3 places we've stayed!!!! Steve was very helpful and came within an hour when we had difficulty with the code to get in to the front door. Having the bikes, golf cart, beach toys at the house was an added bonus :) Home was very clean, beds comfortable, and the neighborhood is lovely. We already inquired with Steve about renting next summer! Thanks Steve for everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

31 August 2023

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

A gem!

Wonderful location! Quiet neighborhood with short walk to beach or downtown. Worked perfectly for us and would rent again! Hosts were extremely helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

13 August 2022

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

Found a home away from home!

This place had everything someone could ask for during a vacation! Had a chance to speak with Steve, the owner, and he couldn’t be a more welcoming and kind host to our family! If you can book this property, do it ASAP!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Indiana

4 July 2020

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

Great Location

2 families enjoyed a week long stay. The bikes and golf cart were a nice feature to take into town. Everything was in walking distance, we parked the cars and never drove them the rest of the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

C.J. M.

6 September 2023

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

Exceeded expectations!

This house was even better than the listing! Stocked with everything you’d need, super spacious, clean, and really well maintained property. Location is top notch & the golf cart was an awesome way to get around town. Host was very attentive & quick to respond. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennie H.

6 August 2022

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

South Haven- North Shore side

South Haven is my family's favorite to unwind from work, school, other!! Steve was great to work with & we enjoyed their cottage near the beach! Plan on returning in 2023.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

5 June 2023

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

Best house and host!

We’ve stayed in many rentals over the years, but this house was the best! The hosts obviously put great consideration into making sure the house was well stocked with everything, super clean, and comfortable. We had a family of nine (4 adults, 5 kids) and we had enough room. Use of the golf cart with the beach sticker was a highlight! Quiet location just moments from everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

23 July 2019

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

Great location and amenities

Really enjoyed our stay as the location was less than 3 minute walk to closest beach and ~12 minute walk to town. North beach is short drive or 10 minute walk. This can’t be understated how convenient it is to beaches. Had a/c upstairs to make sure rooms were cool for those that need them. Comfortable beds and nice amenities like bikes and nice grill and plenty of items in the kitchen. Not a ton of lounging space, but we didn’t need it given the location. Plenty of parking. Would stay again there for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ethan H.

12 July 2022

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

Another great stay!

This was my family's second time staying here, and once again, it did not disappoint. Upon arrival, the house was spotless and in great condition. The owner was very responsive and helpful leading up to and during our stay. On the first day in the evening, we found the golf cart had a flat tire. He showed up the very next morning and fixed it so we could continue to use it throughout the week. If I could give one recommendation for improvement it would be to add in thicker blinds or maybe install some black out curtains. The blinds that are installed keep people from looking in, but they don't much for keeping a room dark. We hope to be back someday and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

13 August 2023

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

Most amazing vacation week

We chose South Haven for our summer vacation because of its close proximity to where one of our children live. We had no knowledge of the area as we usually travel south and felt it would be a “good enough” choice. It was sooo much more than that. We fell in love. With the house, the neighborhood, the beach, the town…everything. The house was perfect for our family of 5 (3 “adult” children). So clean and had everything we needed and more. The kitchen was well stocked with necessary utensils and gadgets for cooking and the grocery store (Meijer) was only a mile away. The short, easy walk to the beach was taken many times over the week. We did a mix of driving and walking into town and both were easy and the walk was particularly enjoyable. The use of the golf cart to take to the beach or into town if we were carrying things was a nice touch and much appreciated. We drove to trailheads and berry farms that were less than 10 minutes away. We used the bikes to tour around one day, which was fun but proved to me how out of shape i am (hello hills😬) The whole week was really thoroughly enjoyable. We have done house rentals many times and honestly this host was top notch. Steve was always available, answered questions quickly. He even offered some information on the activities of the Blueberry Festival that was taking place during our stay. We could not have asked for a better experience and we WILL be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

31 August 2022

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

Beautiful Property w/ Great Location

We had a short weekend stay at this property to celebrate a family birthday. There were 5 adults and 4 kids in our group and we all fit perfectly. Everyone had their own bed, and we really enjoyed the common space as well. The location couldn't be better just a quick walk to the beach or town. Steve, the owner, was very responsive and easy to work with. We will definitely be back, and for a much longer trip next time!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

22 August 2022

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

Family outing

My wife, myself and both sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws for a couple days up at one of our favorite places.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ginger s.

21 August 2022

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

Grab this place if it is available!!

Great location !!! Easy walk to several beaches which were less crowded then North beach and also a quick walk to downtown. Added bonus was the golf cart making everything accessible. The house was clean and comfortable with all the amenities. Plenty of beds all comfortable. Owner Steve very accommodating and responsive to calls. Only change would be to make this a Friday to Friday rental so you can have a weekend. Give this home 5 stars!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Fishers, IN USA

1 July 2022

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

Perfect location and wonderful host

My family (husband and our three young adult “kids”), plus my mom, dad and aunt all stayed for a week at this property recently. It was very clean, had everything we needed, including use of the golf cart, which was very nice and handy for hauling gear to/from the beach, and it was in the perfect location with easy access to the beaches and downtown. The living room area was a little small when we were all using it and our 6’6” boys didn’t fit very well jn the bunk bed room, but other than that, it was a great place to stay, it was nice having five bedrooms and everyone had a bed to sleep in. Steve was very nice to work with and his communication was excellent. We had a great time staying there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany E.

24 June 2022

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful experience. The property was in great condition and had a wide selection of kitchen essentials. The laundry and sink area was perfect for after the beach. Having the golf cart was entertainment for the kids, car-saving, and life-saving for the adults for beach trips. This was a last minute booking and I'm so glad we found it and South Haven!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten J.

12 September 2021

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

Loved it! 5 stars

This property is clean, spacious, and in a great location for the beach. We are a group of four women who have traveled to South Haven for 25+ years. This house has a great kitchen, lots of pots and pans all clean and in good working order. The kitchen also had good prep areas and counter space, we used their mini-dishwasher, it was great. Their outdoor grill was also clean and worked perfectly (a rarity in rentals). The bedrooms are generous and had plenty of storage available. Even the front porch rockers were super comfortable. Perfect for families too. Steve was quick to respond to any questions and sent all the information we needed before arrival. Check in was a breeze. We highly recommend this location Thank you Steve!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andee J.

30 August 2021

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

Amazing home in a wonderful place!

We had a wonderful visit to South Haven and loved staying at this property. The home was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed during our stay. We loved how we didn’t need to use our car during our visit and how easy it was to walk to multiple beaches, coffee shops, and restaurants. The home is on a quiet street and we spent a lot of time enjoying the front porch. Beautiful home in a great location!

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

19 August 2021

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

Wonderful home and location in South Haven!

I am shocked that I was able to book this adorable and comfortable home so late in the summer? (Lucky for me they had a cancelation.) House has everything you need both inside and out. The golf cart with a beach pass is a fantastic bonus. Even without it, their are several beaches within a short walk or bike ride (bikes provided), and the neighborhood is lovely. Perfect place to rest from our busy lives. We spent time on the front porch, puzzles and board games on a stormy day and grilled out in the back. The owners are super friendly, helpful and accessible. We would definitely stay here again, if you don't beat us to it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

maria s.

10 August 2021

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

Best House in SoHa

My family loved this house! Very clean and communicating with the owner was super easy. They had extra toys and books for the kids which was great. The kitchen was really well-stocked and we very much enjoyed the golf cart.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John G.

1 August 2021

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

South Haven Rental

The property was clean, well equipped and accurately described. Dining table was a bit small for a property of this size but overall it was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Cincinnati

26 June 2021

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

Perfect for families!

This house is fully stocked! As a mom of two littles, there were plenty of towels and space for everyone! The boys loved tooling around town in the golf cart and the beach was a super short walk. For anyone with a family, this house is perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

23 June 2021

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

perfect and peaceful

Lovely home in quiet, friendly neighborhood. Around the corner from 3 beaches! Walk or take the golf cart! All the amenities and attention to detail can be found in this well kept home that is decorated with coordinating colors and beach themes. The flowers and landscape: very pretty ! The wrap around porch with rocking chairs : inviting and soothing to rock little ones. Ceiling fans , plenty of indoor lighting and natural sunlight add to the relaxing ambience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

14 June 2021

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

Perfect for families with small children!

We absolutely loved our time here! The house felt like our home away from home. We have three small children and we were able to spread out and be comfortable. The house was very clean and had everything we could possibly need. We booked our stay for three nights, but loved it so much, we extended our stay three more nights! The golf cart was a huge hit with our kids and made getting to the beach and park soooo much easier. We would love to stay here again and again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steven R Ryan

My wife and I live in Kalamazoo, Mi. Only a short drive from South Haven. We have many friends in to local area and plan on spending quite a bit of time there. We also have a boat and frequently stay on the boat in a near by slip.

Why they chose this property

This is our second home and we will be staying here when ever it is not rented. We love the location, the neighborhood, the neighbors and the town itself! We hope our renters treat the home the same way.

What makes this property unique

We can walk to the beach in just a couple minutes, or downtown. It is also a quiet neighborhood so you can take a nap or make it an early night if you had too much sun. You can do what ever want to make your vacation relaxing.
Newly added is on site is 50cc scooter rental for our guests only.

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 up stairs

Bedroom 3 up stairs Kids bedroom

Bedroom 4 Down stairs

Bedroom 5 down stairs

Master Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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