318 Michigan Avenue! Located close to beach, harbor, and downtown!
Location: South Haven, Southwest, Michigan, USA (3 blocks to beach, 1 block to downtown, 2 blocks to harbor!) View Map
Accommodations: Large Family Cottage, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 4 Baths (Sleeps 12-17)
Gather with family and friends this summer at Three by the Sea in beautiful South Haven. How perfect is this: one large house with two roomy units and a studio cottage, big yard, deck, lovely porch with a hammock, close to the beach, close to downtown, with bikes, boogie boards, beach toys galore, all for your use! Grill out, play badminton or volleyball, and just simply relax, gather, and enjoy.
Once you park your car, you won't need your keys again for a week. It's just three blocks to Lake Michigan beaches, and two blocks to charming downtown; walk to harbor festivities, parks, art fairs, churches, the Kal-haven trail, restaurants, the maritime museum, and the farmer's market!
(In winter, it's right by the lovely outdoor ice skating rink and the popular sledding hill by the river!)
This wonderful cottage property featuring two complete rental units and an adorable detached studio cottage is perfect for two private parties, or one large gathering of extended family/friends who like to stay together, yet separate! Each unit has a delightful furnished kitchen, a super friendly, open floorplan, and enough cozy activities to keep you busy when the weather fails to cooperate: games, books, TV's with DirecTV,etc.!
A deck with lots of chairs/tables, a porch with a hammock, a cozy outdoor bistro style area, and a large yard that can accommodate a volleyball net, this cottage never ceases to please! Visit our website (address listed) today for details and availability!
Unit #1 is called Maggie's Retreat: three bedrooms featuring two queen beds and two twins, plus a comfortable sleeper sofa, furnished kitchen w/microwave, gas stove, DW, and a long farmer's table for gatherings, lots of windows and natural light, hardwood floors, two stories, washer and dryer with laundry chute, two TV's with DirecTV, and cable internet (summer only). Deck and porch go with Maggie's Retreat.
Unit Two is called Surfer Joe: two bedrooms featuring two queen beds, furnished kitchen, FUN decor that inspires a light heart, TV with cable, cozy outdoor bistro style area with lantern lights and grill. Absolutely charming and private.
The Studio Cottage is Sheila's Shack, and it's an adorable and comfortable carriage house. It fits 2 people (only) and features a t.v.,dvd player, mini kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator and toaster oven. It has a 3/4 bathroom/dressing room as well.
Garage has bikes, Burley, kayaks and beach toys for your enjoyment.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Season .................. Maggie's Retreat | Surfer Joe Apt | Studio Cottage
Spring, Summer ... $1350/week+tax | $1075/week | $500
Fall .. $275/nt. Maggie's Ret; $200/nt. Surfer Joe; $125/nt. Sheila's Shack
$300 Refundable Security Deposit per unit. Cleaning fee $160
Deposit is half down, half due 30 days prior to arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1972
Why the Owner Chose South Haven
This is my childhood home! Although we haven't lived here in many years, we only decided in 2005 to make it into a vacation rental since it truly is in a wonderful location, and the property itself is ideal for large families wishing to stay together, yet seperate, between the three units. The 3 block walk to the beach is lovely and you are also only 2 blocks from charming downtown South Haven. Our guests come back again and again, letting us know that we are doing something right! We have tried to provide everything WE would want in a vacation home. Choose Three by the Sea for your large family gathering. We feel sure you'll want to come back!
The Unique Benefits at this Large Family Cottage
Aside from a wonderful location, we have a garage stocked with a whole fleet of bicycles for nearly all ages, kayaks, gas AND charcoal grills, beach toys, a Burley to wheel everything to the beach, and more! There are plenty of outdoor areas to relax or play: we have a hammock, a deck, and a porch; we have a basketball court, a picnic table, and a tree chair swing that the kids love. Indoors we have comfy beds, a two large kitchens, two washers/dryers, games, books, and an open floor plan for games, t.v., and more.
This is a public beach, well-suited for all ages. This is the beach you always see in the postcards of South Haven, not just because of its sandy beauty, but because of the pier located on the South
A 32 mile rails-to-trails bike path that goes between South Haven and Kalamazoo. Beautiful trail for running or cycling! X-C skiing in winter.
Property Photos
- 318 Michigan Avenue! Located close to beach, harbor, and downtown! - Lower Michigan, MI Vacation Rental in South Haven
- Maggie's Retreat: Relax on the hammock - Lower Michigan, MI Vacation Rental in South Haven
- Maggie's Retreat - FR and Kitchen dining - Lower Michigan, MI Vacation Rental in South Haven
- Maggie's Retreat - The Green Room
- Surfer Joe Living Room
- Surfer Joe - Let's Eat!
- Surfer Joe's Cheerful Kitchen
- Everybody's favorite: Sheila's Shack!!
- A jewel of the property: Sheila's Shack
- Sheila's Shack - carriage house kitchen.
- Hoops anyone?
- Dine out on the deck!
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Homeowner Response:
Correction: This property is 3 blocks to beach, not 8 (see map).