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Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!

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Americana Exterior
Front Entrance
Front Sitting Room
Front Sitting Room to TV Room
TV Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • South Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!

Americana welcomes you onto a shaded front porch with outdoor seating before you enter into a large foyer area with a bench and plenty of room to store your gear. A concrete parking area offers space for 4 vehicles

A modern kitchen includes a dishwasher, range, microwave, and large fridge with ice and water dispensers. There is also a roomy pantry close by for storing groceries and supplies. The kitchen at Americana is completely stocked for family meals with all the cookware, serving ware, and utensils needed.

Just off the kitchen is a large dining room with a custom built table and benches to fit all 12 of you. There is also a large buffet and a peninsula from the kitchen to make serving a breeze.

Relaxation space in this home is plentiful with 2 living areas; one is up front with large windows facing the street and comfy seating for at least 7, the other is close by and has a flat screen TV and seating for at least 7 as well.

Rounding out the main level, is a large bedroom with a queen bed, quality bedding, double nightstands, a closet, a ceiling fan, and plenty of natural light. Attached is a full bathroom with a tub and shower that also serves as the main bathroom on this main level. Perfect for the family members who don't want to contend with climbing stairs.

Back to the foyer, and you climb the beautiful hardwood staircase to the upper level. At the top of the stairs is a bedroom featuring a queen bed as well as an alcove with a twin trundle bed and plenty of windows. The kids bedroom has 4 comfy twin beds and a third bedroom upstairs has a queen bed and an ensuite bath with shower. All bedrooms feature a closet, quality bedding, a ceiling fan, nightstands with lamps, and plenty of natural light. This level also has an additional full shared bath with tub and shower as well as the full size laundry.

Step outside and be welcomed by the shady patio area with a gas grill, propane provided, and two alfresco dining tables and 8 chairs, additional bag chairs as well. The grassy yard is large enough for yard games and room for the family dog to stretch his legs. Enjoy evening campfires around the fire pit with bag chairs for both big and small. The yard offers a lot of privacy with tall fencing on 3 sides.

When it's time to head to the beach, we have you covered with 6+ beach chairs, 2 coolers including one with wheels, a folding beach wagon, a couple of umbrellas, a beach table in a bag, and some sand toys.

Property manager

sally newton resseguie
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: 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please pick up poopy to avoid charges
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside

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

A car is required 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. Kayaking and power boating 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 Haven Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach! located?

Located in the heart of South Haven, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Haven Center for the Arts and Lake Michigan. Warner Vineyards and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Beautiful Historic Home

We had a great time as a family in this beautiful home. The kitchen was supplied with everything that we needed. More than enough paper supplies. Beautiful hardwood floors and moldings. Close to the downtown area and within walking distance. Very safe neighborhood. We would definitely recommend and stay there again. Plus this home is dog friendly! There were 10 of us in total. 8 adults and 2 children under 5. Check this place out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aron W.

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

Americana was great!

We had a fantastic time during our stay in South Haven! The house is exactly as advertised - the location is amazing and the house was very clean and charming. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keturah W.

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

Weekend getaway

Our family enjoyed staying here for a long weekend in South Haven. There was plenty of room for all of us and the house was very close to the town and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation

We had a great stay in the house with a family of 9 plus one small dog. Charming, older house, very clean. We loved spending time in the backyard, having family dinners and just relaxing. Very close to town and the beach. One suggestion is to have the house rules/information printed out for the guests upon arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Good neighborhood

House has character. 3 full baths
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful stay and the house was perfect for our group. We had two families with a total of 4 adults and 7 children. Plenty of space and beds. Sally was a great host with prompt communication and recommendations for activities around town. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Great stay!

House was very clean. Kitchen is new and the rest has old house character and charm. Huge kitchen table that fit all of us very comfortably - my favorite part. Great backyard. Super easy walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Excellent family vac spot.

Clean, well managed, excellent location to beach and down town. Easy walk!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B., Tinley Park, Illinois

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

Another great vacation at a home away from home.

Second year in a row we stayed at this property. As before the home was wonderful in every way. Clean, spacious and plenty of everyday things normally needed such as towels, kitchen/dinner ware. And....very quiet! Nice backyard too. Close to main shopping area of South Haven (just a few blocks) and within walking distance to the beach. A "character" house built with craftsmanship you don't see anymore. Grandkids eagerly came with because they remembered staying here last year and enjoying themselves. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Americana. It was exactly what we were looking for. We had lots of teens coming and going and needed an assortment of beds- just what we got!! Very good entertaining house. Nice to be able to bring our dogs. Backyard was spacious enough to play yard games and enjoy a nice cookout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerri c.

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

Great location, cute house

The house was very clean and had lots of room for us. The backyard is cute and was nice to have somewhere to sit and relax. It is a short walk to downtown so we were able to walk most places. We had 3 couples and all had their own room and bathroom which was nice. Plenty of towels and linens and the washer/dryer was nice to have. They have chairs for the beach and coolers but we did not use them, they were easy to see and available. Overall we had a great stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ P., Indianapolis

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

great home

This was a great home in a lovely neighborhood. It is an older home with character with updated kitchen and bathrooms. It is walkable to downtown South Haven. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

RIta B.

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

Nice Older Home With Lots of Charm - Close to Town

Nice older home in peaceful neighborhood close enough to Pheonix street that you can walk to shop, eat or even go out to beach area. Sally was great to work with and answered what questions we had very quickly via text. She even went above and beyond and helped us locate a phone charger my son left and was willing to send it to me once we got home. If you enjoy older houses with little nooks and crannies to escape to this one might be worth checking out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

Labor Day Weekend

We had a great weekend celebrating my sister’s 60th b-day with friends and family over Labor Day weekend. The house was just as it’s described. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the private backyard with campfire. It’s very close to all the downtown activity. We would definitely rent here again. Thank you for sharing you’rebeautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

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

Wedding weekend

Our daughter decided on South Haven for her wedding destination. The rental house was in a perfect location for the venue and close to downtown for brunch the next day. Sally was great at communication and the house was just as expected, with all the great characteristics and a beautiful outdoor gathering space equipped with everything we needed to enjoy the backyard! I wish the neighbors had turned off their garage lights at night as it did come through that lower bedroom window, but other than that, our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Perfect getaway!

Perfect for girls week!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., Valparaiso

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

Great for family. Close to Downtown

We enjoyed the home and the backyard. Walking to the beach was not as bad as we thought and some of us did it daily - others drove the short distance. Nice quiet neighborhood. We were able to bring our dog, which was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B., Tinley Park, Illinois

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

Great place.

It is an older building but well maintained and roomy. We, including the kids, were amazed at the roominess and beauty of this home. They don't make them like this anymore. Modern kitchen and baths. Really nice outside area in a a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from downtown South Haven. Beds very comfortable. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Excellent for family and friends too!

Loads of space inside and out. Has everything you need for cooking, sitting outside, and the beach. Beach is in walking distance; so is the fantastic downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

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

large and roomy

The kitchen was updated with plenty of crate and barrel dishes and good pots and pans. The air-condition kept the upstairs cool. The yard had plenty of chairs to sit on. We enjoyed everything about this home! Also, A great location to the beach and downtown area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Sally the manager of the property was excellent .

The property was just as advertised and Sally the property manager is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Wonderful trip

Very clean, nice amenities, close to downtown and the beach
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara P.

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

Great holiday weekend!

We had a great weekend spending time together as a family. The house was comfortable and well stocked. It’s an easy walk to shops/restaurants & a quick drive to the beach. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Girls trip

Grrat home for our girls trip. Great town, restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

Great House

Overall it was a great house and location. The owner provided everything you need to go to the beach including chairs, umbrella, and coolers which was extremely helpful. Everything was very walkable and backyard and patio were also very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by sally newton resseguie

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Hi my name is Sally. I will be your local host. I have worked in South Haven vacation rentals for 20 fun years. I live about 10 minutes from this home and I am happy to help however I can to make your stay super memorable and comfortable.

I spend my summer days helping guests and caring for my small inventory of vacation homes. I also enjoy boating and the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Once the weather cools, I enjoy catching up on reading and crafting and I adore estate sales.

Have a wonderful stay!

Why they chose this property

There are several reasons why Americana makes a great vacation home. #1 is that it is priced pretty economically compared to other homes in South Haven, but still comfortably accommodates 12 guests, is a five minute walk to downtown and a five minute drive or 15 minute walk to the beach plus great outdoor space for grilling, dining, and campfires. #2 is that it is a beautiful historic home in a quiet neighborhood with some of the oldest homes in town. Americana has large rooms, high ceilings, and beautiful old woodwork. If you cherish old homes, Americana is a great choice.

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English

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