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Our South Haven retreat is located in a quiet neighborhood on the shores of Lake Michigan about five minutes south of downtown. The cottage is the former caretaker's house of the original Marwood lakefront estate. It is part of what is locally known as Doctor's Row, because at the turn of the century several Chicago doctors used to own properties and entertain in these parts.
Situated on a couple of acres, there is plenty of room for kids and grown up games (badminton, volleyball, horseshoe...) and great barbecues. A short walk down the path will let you enjoy some magnificent Michigan sunsets. Wooden stairs with several landings and benches will guide you straight to the beach. Unfortunately due to the extensive erosion by us you will have to go over rocks and debris at the bottom of the stairs for several yards before you get to the sand. There are also plenty of other beach access in the area.
The house was recently renovated with all the modern amenities and furnished in antiques creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is fully-equipped and has a convenient island for entertaining and dining. The dining room can accommodate six to eight people. The open floor plan makes it comfortable for a couple of families to enjoy.
The cottage is able to welcome up to nine people with three bedrooms upstairs and one on the main floor. A full bathroom is located on each floor with either a shower or a jacuzzi bath. The screened front porch furnished with white wicker is a great place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. The large back deck is usually where the action is for entertaining or just lounging in the sun. A charcoal grill and a fire pit are yours to enjoy the great Michigan outdoors!
This is not your average rental. This is our year round family get-away that we enjoy greatly with our 3 young boys and extended relatives and friends. We hope you'll find it as relaxing as we do.
It is also now officially a Certified National Wildlife Habitat due to the owner's passion for nature and the environment. |