Cozy South Haven Cottage. Walkable to beach. Family and pet friendly!

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Entire home

Open floor plan. Great for entertaining.

TV, board game, movies provided. Wifi with Firestick and Chromecast

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Hideaway room

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Nestled on a serene street, A quick walk to the secluded First St Beach, where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset that South Haven has to offer!

Renovated and stylishly furnished in 2020, the single-level cottage spans approximately 1200 sq ft.
The master bedroom boasts a queen bed.

The second bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and a twin trundle beneath.

The third bedroom, which doubles as a bonus room, includes a twin-over-twin daybed with blackout privacy curtains. (Please note that this bedroom is not framed in by a door)

For additional sleeping arrangements, there's a Crate and Barrel pull-out sofa in the living room.

Our spacious wrap-around deck offers ample seating, complemented by a new Weber gas grill with an extra propane tank.
An outdoor shower provides convenience for washing off the sand after beach outings.

There's also a firepit.
Two bicycles, numerous beach chairs, and a wagon are available for use.

Guests are reminded to bring their own beach towels, as these are not supplied.

Looking for more room?

Check out our additional sister cottage that accommodates 6 guests! [URL redacted for privacy]

Property manager

Brigitte Buthman

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Kitchen

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Free WiFi

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

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
South Haven Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Kal Haven Trail - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
South Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

Bangor Station - 20 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
‪Biggby Coffee - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy South Haven Cottage. Walkable to beach. Family and pet friendly! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy South Haven Cottage. Walkable to beach. Family and pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy South Haven Cottage. Walkable to beach. Family and pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy South Haven Cottage. Walkable to beach. Family and pet friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

18 August 2024

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

Great little getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh O.

17 August 2024

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

A short walk to the beach

The property was slightly outside of the business of downtown, but the lake was easily accessible. Loved the fully equipped kitchen and nice outdoor spaces!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

15 August 2024

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

Great stay!

This rental house was the perfect size for me, my partner, and my 3 kids. We really enjoyed the fire pit and the well stocked shed with a beach wagon, beach chairs, and lawn games. We had enough space to spread out around the property when desired and to come together to watch a movie in the main living area. It was about an 8 min walk to 1st street beach, which we went to often, and a short drive to town. The neighborhood was really quiet and cute, a little ways away from the busy main part of town. We would gladly stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

9 August 2024

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

Quick family trip

Been coming to South Haven for 25+ years. We always rent a home. This home was perfect, it fit for our family needs. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great fourth of July stay! We stayed with family! My kids loved walking to town. Well appointed cottage, plenty of space for everyone everything you need! We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie B.

30 June 2024

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

Simple Family getaway

Cute lil family house. Short walk to a small beach and or short drive into the busy downtown. Loved the touch of the outdoor shower to rinse your legs off after you hit the beach! Looking out the windows we saw a deer and a hummingbird. Very convenient and nice place to stay. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

22 July 2023

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

Loved it

The home was well equipped inside and outside. We made good use of bikes, firepit, and wonderful beach chairs and umbrella! We had 4 adults and 2 teens. Juggled for bathroom, but made it work! Thanks for providing a great location and home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

17 July 2023

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

A great base for visiting South Haven

We really enjoyed our stay, the house had everything we needed and was very clean. The deck was a great place to sit having morning coffee and admire the wildlife, rabbits, squirrels, even deer!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

13 August 2022

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

Very Clean and Nice House

Nice home base for our family beach trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corie C.

4 August 2022

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

Great location

Wonderful place for a family trip. Communication with the homeowner was great as well!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene W., Lake St. Louis, Missouri

24 July 2022

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

Great Cottage with Great Location

This cottage has everything you need. The kitchen is well supplied with seasonings and condiments. The pots, pans, bowls, utensils were aplenty. Nice deck and fire pit with plenty of outdoor seating. The shed was full of yard games and beach chairs and toys. Wonderful wagon we took our little girl and beach supplies in. The nice beach was just a short walk away. There are 3 bikes which we rode into town with. Great week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

23 August 2020

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

Perfect beach getaway

We very much needed some time away from home during this pandemic and this house was the ideal getaway. Very spacious for our family of 3, clean with nice amenities, and just a short walk to Lake Michigan. Thanks for the great vacay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nik V., Naperville

9 August 2020

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

2020 South Haven Vacation at 7421 Washington Street

The house was very nice at a great location that was within about a 5 minute walk to South Haven's 1st Ave Beach. The home is well appointed and Brigitte (owner) was a pleasure to work with. She has excellent follow up to questions and was kind enough to text me to ask if our check in process went smoothly, which it did. She also provided a lot of insight on the rental home, beach access and followed up again to make sure we had an enjoyable stay, which we did! Brigitte's home is very comfortable, has a nice updated kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms. The kitchen had pretty much all the cooking aids that you would need for the week and there's a nice big wood patio and grill to use when you're not on the beach. We typically rent a bigger home and we've not had as positive as we did staying at 7421 Washington. There's a small shed outside which has beach chairs, games and a nice wagon to haul all your supplies for a long stay on the beach. Plus, if you have to go back to the home to use the restroom or make lunch to bring to the beach. You would only have to walk up a shorter than usual flight of stairs, then walk maybe 5 minutes to get back to the house. The beach was fantastic this year and we found two quart sized bags of beach glass (just in case you love to hunt for it) every day of our week long stay. I can't say enough positive things about our host/owner of the property and we would recommend this house for any family of up to 8 people. Again, the location was great and only a house literally on the beach would have been able to beat the location of Brigitte's home. We will definitely be staying in touch with Brigitte for our 2021 South Haven vacation! Sincerely, Nik V

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Susan B.

30 July 2020

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

Beach Bum Boulevard Stay

We really enjoyed the stay at 7421 Washington. All the amenities were there and extras. We really appreciated the bikes and beach umbrella kept in the shed as well as the movies to watch on quiet days. The owner knows how to host. Being two blocks from beach access on 1st Street was great too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

28 July 2020

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

First Time in South Haven

Perfect little getaway! Clean accommodations. Great location. Fully stocked with everything we needed inside and out! Outstanding communication with owners when I had questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Brigitte Buthman

My husband John and I are avid travelers, and have always dreamed of being able to do our own rental of a vacation property. We are thrilled that we found this location to share with our guests. Our family has roots in South Haven for over 40 years, and although the town has grown, we love that it still maintains a great small town feeling. We feel especially blessed with our location and the privacy that if offers.

Why they chose this property

You will feel totally relaxed in our cottage. The space is perfect for families, couples or girl's outing. Plenty of activities nearby. Plenty of shops and restaurants in town, or take advantage of our fully stocked kitchen and large gas or charcoal grill on the deck. The summer months can be spent by days at the beach or visits to the many wineries or breweries nearby. Just bring your beach towels, everything else provided!

Languages:

English, French

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Hideaway room

Living Room

Master

Second Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property