Location: South Haven, Southwest, Michigan, USA (In Southwest Michigan; 2.5 hrs from Chicago or Detroit) View Map
Accommodations: Residential Home, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)
Spacious rooms invite you to settle in, relax and BE on vacation! Master Bedroom (2nd story) has a fullsize deck for hanging out 'above it all'. The deck below, which is off the kitchen/dining area, offers outside relaxation, eating, or watching the kids play in the large back yard. Lake Michigan is a short 2.5 block walk away - with one of the most beautiful sunset views available at the head of the Van Buren St. stairs - which lead down to the beach for lots of daytime fun.
This home is big enough to handle a large family, extended family, combined families or just a group of friends. Watch movies together from our DVD library, or head for Kid's Corner Park, downtown shops, restaurants & marinas - all within walking distance. Park your car in the driveway and enjoy the freedom from gas prices!
If you are looking for a larger sized home, beautifully redone, then this is the vacation getaway for you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Separate laundry room makes laundry time vacation-easy!
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Four poster, deep mattress, located under romantic skylight in master bedroom.
- Double Bed (4) : Two double beds each in 2nd and 3rd bedrooms.
- Convertible Bed: One queen size futon and one queen size blowup bed - both very comfortable.
- Crib (2) : Besides the regular size crib, we have available a travel crib/playpen.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Lots of cabinets and room for more than one cook. Large dining table off kitchen seats 6-10.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Coffee pot, blender, toaster.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Two wood decks, lower wraps off kitchen/dining area; upper off Master Bedroom.
- Balcony: Front porch has room to sit and neighbor-watch.
- View/Location
- Lake View: Standing in front of the house, the lake beckons to play or watch a sunset. The whoosh of the waves can be heard at night; soothing and lulling one to sleep.
- Other Amenities
- High chair, booster seat, hair dryers in 2 full bathrooms.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Spacious rooms mean room for 'their stuff' (some toys provided at the house) and layout is perfect for hide'n'seek! Nearby Kids' Corner has wooden mazes and castles and swings - across from beach.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Lower wrap-around deck, front porch, and upper deck provide plenty of getaway spaces for smokers.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak ...................... $2100/week
Off Season .. $209/night .. $ 950/week
Memorial Day-Labor Day weekly rentals only.
Saturday from 3PM to next Saturday at 11AM.
Winter ski-package discounts available.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
The Van Buren St. Getaway, Downtown, Walk to Beach - $2,100
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose South Haven
It is our hometown (we live 3 miles from the location) and South Haven is a great vacation spot, sitting right on Lake Michigan, with great shops, restaurants, outdoor activities, the best Farmer's Market, and really friendly people!
The Unique Benefits at this Residential Home
The large back yard has lots of room for our kids & grandkids; we love to lounge on the upstairs deck off the master bedroom - you can really feel the 'getaway' up there; eating together is great fun with enough room for everyone - at the huge family style dining table, spilling over to the attached lower deck when more space is needed. We can walk to the beach, downtown and Kid's Corner.
Owner's Map of South Haven
Dan and Sarma Ilgenfritz are happy grandparents of 5. Dan is a general contractor and loved rehabbing the Van Buren St. Getaway house. It took 6 years, working in the offseason for the complete rehab. Sarma is newly retired from her job of 22 years as Director of Human Resources. She is enjoying being a grandma and looking forward to working with infants in the next phase of life.
Property Photos
- Home from street front - South Haven Vacation Rentals
- Kitchen - South Haven Vacation Rentals
- Kitchen looking into dining room - South Haven Vacation Rentals
- Spacious dining room, can seat 10 comfortably.
- Living Room
- Living room & stairway
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom
- Upstairs master bedroom deck.
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4, queen sized futon
- Side view with decks
- Rear 1st floor deck and big backyard
- Beautiful evening walks along the lake shore & river
- Lake Michigan @ Van Buren St.
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