Vacation Rentals by Owner

Right at Home in South Haven

Guest: amr (Rochester, MN)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/10

This house was perfect. The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms gave for plenty of privacy for each family, but allowed for fun together in the gathering spaces both inside and outside. The owners take very good care of this place because not only was everything clean, it was in great condition. I felt right at home from the moment we walked through the door. The other little details made our stay great. The wi-fi in the house allowed the couple of work-aholics in our group to enjoy themselves but still feel connected to work. They had all the ammenities for children of all ages as well. We stayed in November, but will definitley come back in the summer as we were only a few blocks from South Haven's adorable down town. The owners are great to work with! I would recommend this house again and again!

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Guest: Kristina17 (Chicago IL)
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

Loved the house!!! Loved the hot tub outside!!! Our party of six couples and kids stayed at the Sun house for three nights for new years holidays. The house was very nice,easily fited us all, well taken care of, all you need is there, even toys-kids loved it. We even had a decorated Christmas tree, which made us feel like home. The house is very clean and has everything you need for a great stay. Like everybody in our party said - we would go back two million times again :)Looking forward to go back in summer this time and swim in that pool in the backyard!!! Thanks Jim and Amy.

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Guest: dick kuebrich (godfrey, il)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

We found the Sun House met all of our expectations and then some. The house is nicely provisioned and amply sized (we had 8 adults and 7 kids. The kids had a great time using the swimming pool and the playground). We found the area to be enjoyable -small shops - golf courses - beach - restuarants. I would recommend the accomodations and area to anyone for a summer vacation.

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Guest: Dale7 (Columbus NE)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

Jim and Amy. We had a great time during the week we spent at the Sun House. We found South Haven to be a really good central point to explore the area. The shopping was a hit with the girls and we guys played Hawkshead Golf Course several times and what a pleasure that was. We hope to come back in a few years to catch all those places we did not have time for and missed (spent to much time in the pool and hot tub). The Sun House provided the perfect setting to our vacation and we could not have enjoyed ourselves more. Thank you.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/09/09

Thank you for a wonderful vacation! For the second year in a row, we spent an extended weekend around New Year's Eve at the Sunset Center (Sun House this year, Ice House last year) and we had a great time! The house is huge, we had 9 adults and 4 kids (ranging from 4 to 8 years old) and everyone had a bed (not to mention a spare bedroom was available, too). The house is clean, the basement is a plus (for when you want to go play some darts, cards or a board game and have it be relatively quiet) and there is plenty of space. Everything was provisioned well and we had a grand time in the hot tub at night (too bad it was below freezing and thus we could not use the pool, but maybe when we come back in the warmer months we can try it). To sum it up, it was an excellent 4-night stay, I highly recommend the Sunset Center houses to everyone, both houses are new, clean, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, well-stocked, spacious and full of amenities. We hope to come back soon. Thanks again, Jim and Amy!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/09/08

What a great house and we were lucky enought to have great weather. We were there from 9/25 to 9/28. We used the outdoor heated pool everyday...we had 8 kids under the age of 4 and there were enough toys, books and games for them all. The house is about 4-5 blockes from the beach and the same distance to a great park where kids and adults could play for hours. I highly recommend this house for your family and friends...

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/11/08

Wonderful, wonderful experience. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. The Sun House has everything for everyone of all ages. We were in South Havne for my daughter's wedding and at times the house was packed with people, but if you needed some quiet time, you could easily find it. If you stay here you have to look at the pictures of the renovations of this house. Beautiful home with all the amenities you may need. Highly recommended to visit South Haven and stay in the Sun House!! Thank you agin for the experience!!

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Guest: karen s. (St.Clair Mi 48079)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/28/08

What a fun week we had at the Sun House. Got to love a King bed! We had a total of 11 and if you wanted to be alone you could always find a quiet area to sneak off to. The pool was great. Our kids 4 in total ranging from 9-12 liked IT better than the lake. The only thing we needed to purchase was an ice cream scoop and why we needed more ice cream after our nightly walk to the DQ or one of the other great ice cream parlors is beyond me. Also got to love having as many bathrooms as this house offers. When the timie is right we Will be back! Thanks again Jim and Amy it is definitely a vaction we will talk about for years to come.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/17/08

We rented the Sun House and Ice House for our bi-annual family vacation and it was great!! There was plenty of room for all 35 of us and both places were more than equipped for everyone of all ages - toys, games, pools etc. We loved it and look forward to coming back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/20/08

Thanks for a wonderful setting for our Cousin's weekend. It was as though we were in one of our own homes--clean, cozy, comfortable, and all of the amenities/necessities.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/13/08

Stayed in Jim and Amy's lovely Sun House for the first time and stayed in their other house last year. Had just as much fun this year. Sun House is clean, clearly well-cared for and a great location in South Haven. We'll be back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/08/08

Jim - we had a fantastic week in the Sun House! Everything was perfect - we really enjoyed all the amenities and toys for the kids. We were in the pool, hot tub, to the beach and at the playground every day! We also loved walking to downtown for icecream. It was a full house the whole week and there was plenty of room for us. The South Haven 4th of July parade was a lot of fun to watch from the rocking chairs on the front porch. Thanks again for a wonderful relaxing week in your vacation home!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/07/08

The Sun House was perfect for our family "Girls Weekend"! Everything we needed (except maybe some martini glasses). Even with nine crazy women the house was plenty big enough. We plan to return next year - and with reinforcments. Thanks Jim and Amy.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/27/08

Thank you Jim and Amy for providing such a beautiful home for us to enjoy while vacationing in South Haven. The amenities were great -- you supplied everything needed for a great, relaxing vacation. Many thanks! Birdie Gaba

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Guest: chicagocrowd (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/11/07

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Sun House. We were from all over, Bartlett, IL; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX: and Dallas, TX. We had eight adults and six children (five of them ranging from 5 years to 1 year old). We all felt as though we were staying at our own home. It was so well stocked with everything we could possibly need. We all enjoyed the pool and the marvelous beach of South Haven.

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Guest: dqlqjq (Naperville, Il)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/17/07

We can not say enough good things about this well stocked, unbelievably clean vacation home. It is in an ideal location. Walk to the beach, the playground or to town. The large heated pool with deck is a bonus! This is a true gem. We look forward to staying in the home again this summer!

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Guest: Annie_HAC73310 (Champaign, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/14/07

My extended family and I (ranging in age from 9 months to 85 years) stayed at Sunset Center after Christmas 2006. What a wonderful place for a family gathering! The home is lovely, spacious, well-equipped with everything needed for young and old alike, and is sparkling clean. In addition, we enjoyed being able to walk to the beach, the park, downtown South Haven, and the ice skating rink. We all concurred that Sunset Center is a find; we highly recommend it to families who want to spend quality time together (I know we'll be back!).

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Guest: DickandJane (Pomona, New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 01/10/07

This will be our third year ('07) for our Family Reunion to be held at this home, our home away from home. We love the roomy backyard where the kids and grups can play croquet or badminton. The kids love the pool especially when it is too cool to swim in Lake Michigan. And the hot tub is kind to my arthritis. The beach is a short walk and downtown after dinner is a healthy walk. Going there for ice cream and a little shopping or strolling down to the lighthouse to watch the sunset is always anticpated as extra fun. House amenities are great. I appreciate a fully stocked kitchen. Parties on the deck are easy. Grocery shopping is less than 5 minutes away. The owner Mr. Jim Havlik is most accomodating and ready to respond to requests for needed improvements should you happen to find some. There are lots of toys for kids to play with in the pool, wheelies and lawn games in the garage and puzzles and games in the downstairs TV room. And there are two TVs is for rainy days. AC is great during a hot spell. There are plenty of bedrooms and beds and they are comfortable. The kitchen can be a little cramped if there are too many cooks, but that is a small price to pay for such a great home...away from home.

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Guest: dqlqjq (Naperville, Il)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 03/17/07

We loved staying at this home in Michigan. We like to consider it our home away from home in South Haven. There was not one thing we needed and didn't have available to us in this fully stocked and unbelievably clean home. All that is really needed are your clothes and toiletries. Don't forget your swimsuit as the heated pool is a wonderful convenience. The kids love playing in the fenced in backyard and on the new swingset, when not playing with the abundant amount of indoor and outdoor toys, or watching a DVD in the playroom. The location is ideal, walk to town for doughnuts and coffee, or walk to the playground or beach. We love the shopping in town at the unique stores, too. The Havlik family have compiled a book of information about the town including restaurants and local sights. We enjoyed blueberry picking with our kids and eating homemade ice cream from Sherman's . We also enjoyed visiting the town of Saugatuck for lunch and shopping, which is not too far from South Haven. If we had any questions or problems Mr. Havlik always responded quickly and was very helpful. We are looking forward to our stay at the house again this summer. We really think we found a true gem and plan on returning year after year!

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Guest: Sean_HAC56628 (Libertyville IL)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/12/06

We all had a great time Jim, thanks!

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Guest: Darlene_HAC37596 (Naperville,Illinois)
Date of Stay: 09/01/05 Review Submitted: 09/18/05

We stayed at the house and found it to be extremely comfortable! Everything is brand new and is in perfect shape. We never used the pool or hot tub but the area looks like kids would love it! Also, the basement has an air hockey game and foosball table that kids would love. We enjoyed our stay.

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