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Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12

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Welcome to Golden Sunray!
Driveway accommodates 3 to 4 cars.
Take the golf cart for a joy ride!  Available March 15-Nov 15 at no extra cost.
Welcome to the Lake!
Come on in and have a seat!  TV offers Netflix, Disney+, Prime, and Paramount.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12

Location, location, location! This home is a short 2 block walk to South Beach, a 4 block walk to Kid's Corner, and an 8-10 minute walk to South Haven's restaurants, shopping, pier, and the municipal marina. This beautifully remodeled five bedroom, three bath home has been decorated to provide you with lake and beach vibes. A highlight of the home is the 4-seater golf cart available to guests (at no extra cost) from March 15th through November 15th. Nothing feels more like vacation than riding around on a golf cart! The backyard features a 3-hole putting green for all to enjoy! Sip coffee on the front porch, grill on the large side deck or relax by the fire pit after a long day at the beach.

The five bedrooms are spacious and includes one on the main floor (king) next to a full bath (bathtub/shower combo), convenient for guests who have difficulty with stairs. Upstairs, you will find a room with 2 bunks (sleeps 4), a room with a king bed, and 2 bedrooms with queen-sized beds. The king bedroom has a workspace with a monitor. There are 2 full baths on the second floor, one with a bathtub/shower combo and one with a shower.

The kitchen is well-stocked with granite countertops and counter/table seating for 5. The dining room offers a large table with seating for 10 (plus two available folding chairs to fit 12). The spacious family room has plenty comfy seating for all, and a cozy ambiance from an electric fireplace which provides extra warmth in the cooler months or a heatless fire feature anytime. For an added bonus, the basement has a deluxe 2-player, 60-game video arcade and a foosball table for endless fun!

Outside you'll enjoy a fun and unique experience of having a 3-hole putting green in your own back yard! Putters, golf balls, and movable putt-putt obstacles provided. The home offers a large Weber grill on the side deck with two tables that comfortably seat 10 people. We also provide 6 bikes for your enjoyment (4 adult, 1 teen, 1 child). After a day at the beach, have fun playing an outdoor washer toss game, challenge your friends and family to a game of Giant Jenga or relax around the fire pit. We also provide 12 beach chairs (including 8 Tommy Bahama backpack beach chairs) a foldable wagon, a beach umbrella, beach toys, and coolers for your convenience.

Additional amenities we offer include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towels, Ziplock bags, and napkins. We have board games for your enjoyment and provide the following streaming services on both TVs in the house: Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Paramount+. More amenities are listed on this site under the amenities section.

Welcome to our home! We hope you enjoy making lifelong memories.

NOTE: For the safety and security of our guests and property, we have 3 Ring cameras that cover (1) the front door and front porch; (2) back door and driveway; and (3) east side deck, door, and putting green.

Property manager

Charlie and Kathy
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 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

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Lighthouse and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Family Vacay in South Haven

My family and I stayed in the lovely Golden Sunray. A spacious home and the host Kathy had so much information for us on things to do and see. She was very gracious when I had questions. Also snacks and wine greeted us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

It doesn’t get any better

Our family has been a VRBO user for close to 10 years, and this property is at the top of the list in terms of all that you look for: the house itself is lovely, the house is fully stocked in terms of everything you’d need and then some. Communication with the host was great, questions were answered very quickly. The location is so convenient. I could go on..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

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

Family vacation

One of the best properties we have ever stayed! The owner had thought of everything to make our stay the best! I could find nothing that was lacking. The location is perfect! We could walk everywhere! And the golf cart was the icing on the cake! My grand children LOVED it! I could go on and on but the fact that we are already booking for next year says it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Perfect rental

What a lovely South Haven home! Location was easy walk to beach and town . Home had everything we needed and was beautifully decorated. The outdoor space and outdoor games allowed us to gather as a family to eat and hang out very easily . Kathy was patient with my many questions and responded quickly. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Definitely want to stay here again

One of my favorite houses in 8 summers of vacationing in South Haven. The house had lots of little extras that I’ve not seen in other rentals. Perfect location. Plenty of space. The hosts were wonderful to work with…definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khrista B.

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

Clean, stocked and super location!

Beautiful home. Loved the cleanliness and attention to detail! The location is perfect for walking to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We used the golf cart multiple times a day. One evening was cool enough to have a fire out back. Love the string lights carefully hung! Nice private space. Others enjoyed the video game arcade downstairs. Used and loved the fancy washer and dryer. Rode the bikes through the neighborhood .Comfortable and clean furniture to watch tv with and the electric fireplace adds great ambiance. Walked to the farmers market downtown. Loved Cafe Julia! I spoke with owner about some minor issues, she went into action immediately , as did her property manager and all was well. Appreciated all the consumables that were there for us…coffee, oils, spices, plenty of toilet paper .We would definitely return to this home. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

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

5 star home

This home is 5 stars! Everything that was provided was all top of the line! We plan to book this home again for our family trip for next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Awesome!

We were a group of 6 college friends getting together to celebrate some 65th birthdays. In addition to the home being clean, beautiful, exceptionally well organized and in a wonderful location, the hosts welcomed us with some special gifts targeted specifically to us. The house is very spacious and has too many amenities to mention. We could not have been more pleased!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Vacation Destination

Beautiful home snd location was breath taking! There was not a detail left out. Was there for a wedding but had time to enjoy South Haven and the beach!! Will definitely return to your home for a destination vacation!!!❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

SoHa Home

Immaculate home in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Definitely Recommend

Owners were great with communication and very accommodating. House was nicely decorated, clean, organized and well laid out. Everything you need is included. Location was perfect for a very short walk to downtown and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Amazing Home

My friend and I took a short girls trip to South Haven with our daughters. So wish we could have stayed longer but we enjoyed every minute in this amazing home. Would love to come back when we have more time to stay longer, Thank you for sharimg your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee K., springfield IL

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

Cozy and wonderful

This property has everything you would be looking for. The location is a 5 min walk to the beach as well as downtown. The house is extremely clean and well kept. They have put a lot of thought into the amenities that they furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal K.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The Golden Sunray was the perfect house for our two families of 4. It was spacious, clean, homey and had everything we needed(kids stuff included), plus more. The beach and downtown area were just a short walk away and the hosts Charlie and Kathy were extremely accommodating. We had a great time, and couldn't be more thankful to have found this gem. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G., Wyandotte Mi

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

Very nice house

We enjoyed our stay, the house had everything we needed. The golf cart and bikes were an excellent bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

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

Wonderful

Awesome! House very homey, well stocked, extremely clean and convenient location! Thank you Charlie & Kathy!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Family vaca

This house was perfect for our family vacation. The house had everything we needed including beach supplies, bikes, kitchen needs, soaps, towels, etc. Basically all you need to bring is clothing and food. That was such a big plus for us. A short walk to town and the beach. Loved using the gulf cart to get around town. The Kalhaven bike trail was a beautiful ride, a must if you are a biker. We can’t say enough about this house. We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E., Madison

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

Family Beach Vacation

I have rented many VRBO's over the years and this one was the very best. The house was very clean and the amenities were too numerous to mention. The highlights were the golf cart, kids and adult bicycles w/helmets. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, including spices!!!! There were nine of us with various dietary needs (Vegan, Gluten Free, and picky eaters). It was easier to cook everynight and this was the perfect kitchen. The beach (the reason we came) was two blocks away, an easy walk. There were no problems but communication w/ Charlie and Kathy before check in covered everything. They were extremely responsive. This was the perfect house with the perfect location, even the weather was perfect!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Excellent

THANK YOU! We loved your home, and really appreciate the attention you put into every detail. Simply amazing! From the golf cart to the beach towels, board games, fire pit, and welcome bottle of wiine, you thought of everything!! We enjoyed South Haven and definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo W.

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

South Haven Rental - Large Family Home

For the PERFECT vacation rental house in South Haven, look no further. This property has everything, including items for the beach! All you need to bring is clothes and food. This property has been remodeled beautifully. Golf cart, foosball table and video arcade machine (50+ games), 5 bedrooms, 3 large bathrooms and a short walk to the beach and downtown…you will NOT be disappointed. New owners are very responsive to even minor requests. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

Excellent

This was our second stay at this property. We love the location- very quiet neighborhood and close to the beach and downtown. The kitchen is stocked beautifully for cooks like us. And we love that it has 3 full bathrooms- a huge plus when you have 12 women!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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

Great Property, great location and very helpful and responsive owner

We totally enjoyed the property. It was well laid out, well stocked, very clean and walkable to everyting we wanted to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck & Susan L.

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

A great family place to stay

Everything was very clean and well appointed. Decor delightful. We especially loved the deck off the kitchen and the front porch. Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Perfect Family Vacation House

It is a beautiful home with plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen is well equipped for meals. It had many extras including beach towels, beach chairs, toys, etc. Great location for the beach and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Home Away From Home

We had an absolutely lovely long weekend in South Haven staying at this property. The house came with anything you’d need and then some. We enjoyed multiple trips to town and the beach daily as both are just a very short walk away. When we wanted to relax and enjoy coffee there was plenty of space to do so on the front or back porches. There was not one thing we didn’t find in the house when we looked for it! We’ve stayed in South Haven annually for the past 5-6 years and this year we splurged on a place with a good location for walking. Well worth it! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Charlie and Kathy

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We are the Cruz family of 4, and our vacation home hosting journey began in 2023 in South Haven, MI. My husband enjoys home improvement projects. I love to decorate and host. Having vacation rental properties in South Haven is a perfect way to blend our hobbies in a city we also love to visit! We’ve also gotten our two kids involved and have enjoyed family time together creating two vacation homes to share with our guests. There is always some work to do when we go to the houses, but we also love our time together enjoying all the amenities of each home and all that South Haven has to offer. So much blood, sweat, tears, pride, and joy have gone into our two homes, Golden Sunray (blue) and Cardinal Cove (red). We hope to share them with you and your family/friends, and always appreciate the opportunity to host. We hope you choose our home for your special vacation memories.

Why they chose this property

We love the location of both our homes because they are close and easily walkable to South Beach on Lake Michigan, and downtown South Haven with all the delicious restaurants, fun shops, and wine tasting rooms. They are both older homes so they have a lot of unique charm, but with all the modern comforts and necessities for an easy and relaxing stay. It’s been so fun to decorate them both in a relaxing beach theme with fun colors and decor.

What makes this property unique

We strive to exceed our guests’ expectations by providing a fun, unique, comfortable home with countless amenities for all to enjoy. We pride ourselves in top notch guest service to make your stay as perfect as possible and we try to make each guest feel special and welcomed! As for the homes, what sets us apart at Golden Sunray (blue house) is the golf cart and 3-hole putting green in the back yard! For Cardinal Cove (red house) it’s the awesome game room, huge yard, and hot tub! And, I love the beach vacation vibe you feel the minute you enter each home!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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