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Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB

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Yard has it all...large heated pool, large deck, hot tub, beautiful landscaping
Cafe lighting adds to the ambiance on the pool deck and bar
Sun House Hot Tub!! While the pool is seasonal, the hot tub is open year round
Kitchen leads to the sunroom with overlooks the heated pool in the backyard.
Stunning Sun House kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1 - Master Bedroom (upstairs)

1 King Bed

2 - Crib Bedroom (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

3 - Upstairs Queen Bedroom 2 (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

4 - Upstairs Bunk Bedroom (upstairs)

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

5 - Downstairs Queen Bedroom (main level)

1 Queen Bed

6 - Downstairs Bunk Bedroom (main level)

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bonus Room (main level)

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (upstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (upstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 (main level)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4 (main level)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB

'Sunset Center' is an adjacent pair of family vacation houses. The 'Sun House' is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom vacation home featuring a private gated 15x30 heated swimming pool, 6 person hot tub, playscape, and wooded ravine lot with fire pit. The property is an easy 4 block walk down the sidewalk to South Beach, Kid's Corner, and downtown shopping and dining.

All comforts of home are provided, including washer and dryer, linens, all major kitchen appliances (including refrigerator with ice and water dispenser, range, dishwasher, and microwave), kitchen utensils, free wireless Internet, 8 cable TVs (Four X1 Voice Enabled boxes with apps such as Netflix, Youtube, and access to the HDR, and 4 basic cable boxes for the remainder), many DVD/VCR players, CD players, just to name a few.

The house is perfect for families with children of all ages. The pool and hot tub are gated for your protection. Both the front and back yards are fenced.

Family-friendly items included are books for all ages, toys, puzzles, movies for all ages, well-loved bikes, riding toys, high chair, full size crib with rocking chair, baby gate, exersaucer, strollers, sippee cups, baby monitor, booster seats, kid-sized picnic table, and pool toys.

Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of having 6 private bedrooms, conveniently located throughout the house! 4 bedrooms are upstairs. One is a large master suite with private bathroom. Another full bathroom is in the upstairs hall. 2 bedrooms are downstairs, each adjacent to separate full bathrooms. The house has an open design, with the living room, dining area and kitchen all open to each other in a 'great' room. The sunroom overlooks the backyard pool and wooded ravine yard. The sunroom can be accessed from either the hallway or through the kitchen.

There is another bonus room downstairs that is referred to as the 'futon room' or the 'play' room since it can be closed off as a 7th bedroom with a futon or utilized as a another common living room with a TV/VCR/DVD with a video library and bookshelves loaded with books, games, and toys.

The pool will be open and heated from mid May until approximately October 1. The hot tub is open and heated year-round. Enjoy the rare warm water in South Haven in June and September!

Need even more space? My property actually has 2 houses next door to each other. My Ice House is another 6 bedroom house right next door.

NOTE: Outdoor security cameras are in use at the front door and driveway only.

Property manager

Jim Havlik
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters are required to sign our vacation rental agreement. This is generally done electronically via DocuSign. No access is allowed without this.

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
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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 17 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Warner Vineyards and Lake Michigan. South Beach and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

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

Girls weekend

A great house in a great location! Little misunderstanding about the door code but the property manager was quick to assist. Would definitely stay at this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Pleasant stay for ladies getaway

Enjoyed the pool and large living room for watching tv together and chatting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

August stay

Property was fantastic. Best vrbo we've ever stayed in. The owner has thought of everything- full kitchen, household supplies, towels, games, little touches that really make this place stand out. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exceptional place, exceptional owner

Everyone wants to come back! The accommodations were comfortable and clean with so much available for summertime fun. The location is close to both the beach, which is pristine, and the town, which is hoppin', giving our children and their families much to enjoy with little travel. Jim was so kind and generous, making sure we had everything we needed. He went above and beyond to make our stay in his beautiful home a vacation to remember. Thank you, Jim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kris G.

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

A family of 12

Overall things were nice for a family of 12. The owner was on top of all of our needs. The house is very kid friendly. My only suggestion would be to update the bedrooms with shades. The curtains are very thin,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great property/Some issues

This will be a great news/not so great type of review. First the great. The house was great. Upon our arrival it was clean and accommodated my family perfectly. There was plenty of room for our three daughters and nine grandchildren ranging from 11 years old to four months. The bedrooms were setup nicely and the four bathrooms came in handy with such a large group. Supplies were adequate and greatly appreciated. Much time was spent enjoying the front porch and sunroom. No complaints about any of this part of the property. My main issues were with the outside part of the property which was a huge factor in our decision to rent this property. Upon our arrival I found the pool and deck areas less than satisfactory. There were bird droppings on the sides of the pool and on the deck area. The entire area was littered with leaves and tree debris. I had guests arriving in three hours and knew the first thing my grandkids would want to do is hit the pool. I was able to make a quick trip to the nearby Ace Hardware and purchased a blast nozzle and spent about two hours remedying this problem that I feel should never have been an issue to begin with. After this was taken care of we had a great week of swimming and family fun at this house. The location is great and I believe the host to be an honest and honorable man. Because of the issues described above I can't give more than an 8 out of 10 review. Our experience was great other than these issues
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Amazing vacation location!

We had an absolute amazing time at this location for vacation! We came right before Memorial Day weekend and it was awesome! We had 5 kids and the pool was so much fun for them! There were so many kid items there as well as toys for them, which was helpful! We did rent the golf cart as well and had so much going for little golf cart rides, heading down to the marina, or going the few blocks to the sand/lake! The location of this house makes it easy to walk wherever you want to go or take a quick ride. The owner was very quick to respond to any questions as well. We definitely would recommend this spot to anyone looking to take a trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Great house, great location

We go someplace every new years weekend to celebrate a family gathering. This property ty was exceptional! Very well stocked, everything worked as it should, close proximity to downtown and the owner, Jim, was accessible when we needed him. It’s definitely a property we would come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Great Experience

Loved everything about the property. Great location and plenty of room for our extended family. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin G.

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

Wedding weekend

This property was beautiful. Since we came for a wedding we were busy for the most part but when we got time to relax this was the place. If we would come to the area during the summer time this would be the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

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

Golf and shopping trip with friends

We had an awesome time in South Haven. The house was big and roomy and offered plenty of space for our group of 8 adults. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin H.

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

Nice spacious house

There was 8 in our family group, plenty of sleeping options. Kitchen a little small. Arcade game was a hit. I would recommend paying the extra and renting the golf cart. Convenient to downtown and lake. Overall good place to stay. Would not recommend October, lots of place and things to do were closed and it rained all 3 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

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

As advertised!

This was our first visit to South Haven. This house has a great location, and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Family time

Loved our long weekend in South Haven; the house gave us perfect walking access to downtown as well as to the beach. Bedrooms and baths (and four showers!) met the needs of all of us—6 adults and 5 kids ages 15, 14, 13, 12, and 12. Pool and hot tub were used frequently. We cooked all our own meals—great gas grill and good assortment of pots and pans. Appreciated the supply of paper supplies provided—even Kleenex in the bathrooms. Good communication with Jim, who checked in and provided any needed assistance. We wished the house had been a little bit cleaner, but overall would gladly come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya N.

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

Most amazing stay ever!!

Properties were amazing, pictures didnt do them justice!! Whenever we had a need for anything, we found it in the house already. The owner truly thought of everything! We had great communication with the owner. I couldn't have picked a better VRBO home!! We were here for our wedding and had family(some from out of the country)stay with us, and they were equally impressed. Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

S S.

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

Great place

Excellent place to stay for a good value. Walk to town and beach. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Ladies' wkd getaway

This house was great for our group of women to enjoy for the wkd. We appreciate that there was a full kitchen with plenty oof cookware and appliances. We were grateful for four bathrooms and found the heated pool and hot tub to be quite relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Nice house - lots of space

Great home, lots of rooms and bathrooms! Po and hot tube were great to use. Location to downtown was ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Grabill, Indiana

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

Big place, big memories

The owner was helpful and accommodating the hot tub was amazing! This place had more than enough room for our large group and the Atari machine on the wall provided hours of group fun in the cold weather. Great location, short walk to the shops and restaurants and a nice quiet view out back amongst the trees. We will be back again. Thanks Jim!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Excellent location

Rental manager was excellent in responding to a few issues we had and got it resolved quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill T., Brighton

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

Great house

Great house..heated pool and hot tub was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Comfortable, convenient, and clean

The property is conveniently located, and pictures provided accurately represent the interior and exterior spaces. The amenities provided facilitate fun and relaxation for all age groups. The kitchen is well equipped; indoor and outdoor cooking options and supplies are consistent with the number of guests the house comfortably accommodates. The check in and out procedures are clear, and processes are smooth. We did not have a need to contact the host during our stay, but he reached out to us upon our arrival to ensure everything was in order and answer any initial questions regarding the property and amenities. Our group enjoyed the property, which is suitable for families or adult groups. We would return to this rental without hesitation based on our experience. Thank you to the host for attention to detail and commitment to a positive guest experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariana V., Hoffman Estates

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

Perfect stay!

We rented this property after having stayed at South Haven with the same group at a different property 2 years prior. It was such a refreshing, updated home that housed 6 adults and 7 kids, 3 months-5 years. It was spacious, equipped with a playroom and gated front yard the kids enjoyed. We are looking forward to coming back the next time we can get together and make use of the pool!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Very nice home

Only thing we would like to see different was the pots and pans are very worn out
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim Havlik

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We have family photos taken in South Haven each year. Shown here is a sample of one of our 2011 photos taken on South Beach.

Why they chose this property

We vacationed in South Haven for the first time in August of 2004. At that time, we had a family of 4, with a newborn and 1 year old. The town was so beautiful and kid-friendly that we knew we wanted to come back over and over. Since we are originally from Illinois and now live in the middle of Michigan, the South Haven location is a perfect meeting place for our family gatherings. We fell in love so quickly with the town that we purchased a 3 bedroom house in South Haven in November of 2004. We labored all winter to completely renovate the house into a 6 bedroom vacation home specifically designed for family reunions. We finished just in time for the summer of 2005 summer renters and the rest is history, with 100+ family reunions enjoyed at our homes!

What makes this property unique

We sincerely believe our properties are unmatched in the South Haven area for a family vacation. We have packed more amenities into our homes than any other home in our price range. 2 homes, 6 bedrooms in each, 4 bathrooms, heating swimming pool, luxury hot tub, playground, 8 HDTVs, short walk to beach, short walk to downtown. We love being able to walk everywhere we need to go in town. We are centrally located, so that we can walk to the beach or walk to downtown in about the same time.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests