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On Black River and Kal-Haven Trail- bike or walk to downtown, kayak to Lake Mich

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Your relaxing getaway awaits! Truly a one-of-a-kind South Haven property.
Right off the kitchen, enjoy a snack or main meal.
BBQ's await! The grill is right by the deck and off of the main living space.
Enjoy your meals picnic style with a view.
Right off the back deck is a gravel path to the river.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King family suite

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

Upper level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

On Black River and Kal-Haven Trail- bike or walk to downtown, kayak to Lake Mich

One-of-a-kind South Haven getaway! Cozy blue barn-style cottage on the Black River. Newly remodeled cottage. This property has private trail down to the river with serene views and wildlife. Sits on a hill facing the beautiful Black River Bridge on the Kal-Haven Trail. Own private access on property to the trail and walk or ride bikes just minutes to South Haven. Two patios to enjoy Black River & Kal Haven Trail views, grill, eat, and relax. Main floor queen bedroom, second floor queen bedroom & king family suite. 2 full baths- stall shower main floor with washer & dryer combo, another bath/shower on second floor.

Property manager

LSpenc
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warner Vineyards and Virtue Cider. The Fun Park and Kids Place Park are also worth visiting. 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 - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • North Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • South Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Black River and Kal-Haven Trail- bike or walk to downtown, kayak to Lake Mich pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at On Black River and Kal-Haven Trail- bike or walk to downtown, kayak to Lake Mich?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Black River and Kal-Haven Trail- bike or walk to downtown, kayak to Lake Mich?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On Black River and Kal-Haven Trail- bike or walk to downtown, kayak to Lake Mich located?

Located in the heart of South Haven, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of South Haven Center for the Arts, Kal Haven Trail and Warner Vineyards. Michigan Maritime Museum and Bronson South Haven Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

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

Work Trip

Stayed here while working in the area. Enjoyed being able to take the kayaks out in the evening, fish, and run on the trail. Great property if you like the outdoors.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana Foster M.

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

Wonderful access to nature!

Our family enjoyed the outdoor amenities. Ample space inside and outside. Clean and well kept. Very nice and comfortable! Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith G.

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

Picturesque riverfront home

This is a beautiful home with stunning views of the river and bridge of the adjacent Kal-Haven trail (looks like a scene from a picture or painting). The property the house sits on is extremely spacious and had lots of room for our furry friends to run. It is secluded but still close to everything. Overall a very delightful stay and we would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Blue Cottage

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Cozy cottage

The blue cottage was very clean. It is tucked away in the trees, which makes it feel very cozy and quaint. We stayed there as a family of four with two boys(4 and 2), and there was so much space for them to play outside. The property is only 5 minutes from downtown South Haven and the beach! Overall, we loved our stay and plan to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

4th of July Weekend

What a wonderful getaway! We were looking for a peaceful spot away from Chicago for two of us and our mini-Australian Shepherd. This is an excellent, huge piece of property overlooking the river right on the convenient and scenic Kal-Haven trail. We walked the trailed, mostly paved, right into South Haven daily to enjoy the restaurants and shops. Su Casa with host Edgar was our favorite. Cottage hosts and family were so communicative and kind. The home is immaculate and has everything needed for a relaxing stay. We highly recommend. Thanks, too, to our hosts, who brought over some fresh, locally picked blueberries on our way out of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

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

Great accommodations!

Host was excellent at communicating. This place has everything you need. Cozy decor and comfy beds. Close to downtown South Haven. The river frontage was nice. The property had a lot of outside noise due to the close proximity to the highway, but inside was quiet. It was nice to have extra room to walk around. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

K W.

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

Great stay

Great little getaway. We had a lot of fun with our stay, using the campfire and enjoying the lovely house. Everything went great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

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

Cute & Clean Cottage

Cute cottage tucked in the woods but just minutes to the heart of South Haven. Everything was nice and clean when we arrived and the kitchen was well stocked- better than other more established rentals we've stayed in- no need to bring/buy your own paper towels, dish soap, plastic wrap, or extras like disposable plates, cups, silverware because there were actually enough for the 6 of us for more than one meal. Those little things make a difference. The cottage slept more than we realized with the extra closet bed and pull out chair room. All of our kids were happy to have their own little space while my dad stayed downstairs as those stairs were a little dauting for him. Internet/tv is spotty. It goes out regularly and predictably with rain.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Great Place and Great Location

The rental was super clean with everything we needed. The Host was very communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

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

Not Enough Time 😊

Our family had an amazing four day visit in South Haven and staying at this cozy cottage! The Cottage was perfect and very welcoming! The upstairs area was perfect for my 14 year old daughter and her 3 friends. Gave them a sense of privacy, while we were right downstairs. Everything that we needed was provided and it felt like we were right at home! Being so close to the river and the trail was awesome! Just wish we had more time! We made some amazing memories 😎
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Perfect woods oasis in the middle of everything!

We loved this wonderful little slice of Heaven in the woods. It is perfectly placed to be close to everything you want to do but tucked just far enough back to forget you're that close. There is a Wal-Mart and lots of restaurants close by and the beach is just minutes away. Lindsey & Grant were some of the best hosts we've had. During our stay a HUGE storm came through and dumped 4 inches of rain in a couple hours. It washed out the driveway and kicked off the water softener system which we noticed in the morning. Grant was there within 30 mins of me sending a message to not only fix the water system but he brought heavy equipment to fix the driveway immediatelyas well. They are both incredibly nice and accommodating and very fast with their communication. The cottage was clean and well stocked and the beds we slept in were superb. 10/10 we will be staying at this amazing slice of paradise again. Just hope we can get reservations again once the word gets out about this perfect vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Enjoy South Haven

Great location with Kal-Haven trail in its backyard. South Haven 5 minute drive. Location in a a beautiful forested area away from crowds. Home has everything you can think of to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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