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Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly!

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Living area
Open floor plan. Great for entertaining.
Interior
TV, board game, movies provided. Wifi with Firestick and Chromecast
Local artist piece

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanley Johnson Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Hideaway room

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly!

**2026 flexible stays, minimum one week in July**
Nestled on a serene street, A quiet most beautiful sunset that South Haven has to offer!
A short walk to the secluded First St Beach, where you can enjoy a low-key beach, perfect for couples and families.
Renovated and stylishly furnished the single-level cottage spans approximately 1200 sq ft.

The master bedroom boasts a queen bed.

The second bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and a twin trundle beneath.

The third bedroom, which doubles as a bonus room, includes a twin-over-twin daybed with blackout privacy curtains. (Please note that this bedroom is not framed in by a door)

For additional sleeping arrangements, there's a Crate and Barrel pull-out sofa in the living room.

Our spacious wrap-around deck offers ample seating, complemented by a new Weber gas grill with an extra propane tank.
An outdoor shower provides convenience for washing off the sand after beach outings.

There's also a firepit with free firewood to use!
Two bicycles, numerous beach chairs, and a wagon are available for use.

Guests are reminded to bring their own beach towels, as these are not supplied.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please run a load with all towels through the wash. If time permits, we would appreciate if you could also start the dryer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1909552vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cottage is on a lake. Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Stanley Johnson Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oval Beach - 27 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 34 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly!?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly! on 17 Aug 2026 start from £482, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy South Haven Cottage. Short walk to beach. Family and pet friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Stanley Johnson Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place. I would definitely recommend if staying in South Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time out to review the cottage. We are happy that you enjoyed your time. Please make sure to keep us in mind if you ever visit South Haven again! Cheers! Brigitte and John Sunset Haven Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les H.

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

Relaxing stay!

The property was just what my daughter and I needed to get away! We were able to make our own meals when we wanted to and get to nearby restaurants. Beds were comfy and the streetjust across from the lake, was lovely, with mature trees around including shading the deck where we ate breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Perfect Place To Stay

We had a perfect summer vacation here. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed in the kitchen and for the beach. Close to town, a 5 minute walk to the lake, and a safe, quiet neighborhood. Communication with the owner was quick and she is so nice and helpful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Thank you Jennifer... Happy that you enjoyed the property! Would love to host you again. Cheers! Brigitte
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

A great base for visiting South Haven

We really enjoyed our stay, the house had everything we needed and was very clean. The deck was a great place to sit having morning coffee and admire the wildlife, rabbits, squirrels, even deer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thanks for choosing our cottage Steven and for your 5 STAR review! So glad you enjoyed our location! Brigitte and John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Perfect beach getaway

We very much needed some time away from home during this pandemic and this house was the ideal getaway. Very spacious for our family of 3, clean with nice amenities, and just a short walk to Lake Michigan. Thanks for the great vacay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Andrea, Thank you for taking time out to write your review. So happy that your family and children enjoyed the property and its location! Brigitte
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great fourth of July stay! We stayed with family! My kids loved walking to town. Well appointed cottage, plenty of space for everyone everything you need! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh O.

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

A short walk to the beach

The property was slightly outside of the business of downtown, but the lake was easily accessible. Loved the fully equipped kitchen and nice outdoor spaces!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Quick family trip

Been coming to South Haven for 25+ years. We always rent a home. This home was perfect, it fit for our family needs. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

Beach Bum Boulevard Stay

We really enjoyed the stay at 7421 Washington. All the amenities were there and extras. We really appreciated the bikes and beach umbrella kept in the shed as well as the movies to watch on quiet days. The owner knows how to host. Being two blocks from beach access on 1st Street was great too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
Susan, Thank you for taking time out to review the cottage! I am so glad that you were able to enjoy your week and had plenty of room and the outside area and deck space was large and able to accommodate your additional guests !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie B.

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

Simple Family getaway

Cute lil family house. Short walk to a small beach and or short drive into the busy downtown. Loved the touch of the outdoor shower to rinse your legs off after you hit the beach! Looking out the windows we saw a deer and a hummingbird. Very convenient and nice place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Great stay!

This rental house was the perfect size for me, my partner, and my 3 kids. We really enjoyed the fire pit and the well stocked shed with a beach wagon, beach chairs, and lawn games. We had enough space to spread out around the property when desired and to come together to watch a movie in the main living area. It was about an 8 min walk to 1st street beach, which we went to often, and a short drive to town. The neighborhood was really quiet and cute, a little ways away from the busy main part of town. We would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind review Carolyn! We are so happy that you and your family enjoyed the extras like the stocked firewood and the beach chairs and wagon that are provided!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Loved it

The home was well equipped inside and outside. We made good use of bikes, firepit, and wonderful beach chairs and umbrella! We had 4 adults and 2 teens. Juggled for bathroom, but made it work! Thanks for providing a great location and home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene W.

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

Great Cottage with Great Location

This cottage has everything you need. The kitchen is well supplied with seasonings and condiments. The pots, pans, bowls, utensils were aplenty. Nice deck and fire pit with plenty of outdoor seating. The shed was full of yard games and beach chairs and toys. Wonderful wagon we took our little girl and beach supplies in. The nice beach was just a short walk away. There are 3 bikes which we rode into town with. Great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for taking time to review the property! I am so happy that you and your family were able to be together and take advantage of all the extras we like to provide our guests , such as the beach toys, games, and stocked kitchen and outdoor firepit with the free wood . We love the fact that it is a short walk to the beach and have the added bonus of the outdoor shower to rinse off with!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Very Clean and Nice House

Nice home base for our family beach trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corie C.

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

Great location

Wonderful place for a family trip. Communication with the homeowner was great as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nik V.

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

2020 South Haven Vacation at 7421 Washington Street

The house was very nice at a great location that was within about a 5 minute walk to South Haven's 1st Ave Beach. The home is well appointed and Brigitte (owner) was a pleasure to work with. She has excellent follow up to questions and was kind enough to text me to ask if our check in process went smoothly, which it did. She also provided a lot of insight on the rental home, beach access and followed up again to make sure we had an enjoyable stay, which we did! Brigitte's home is very comfortable, has a nice updated kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms. The kitchen had pretty much all the cooking aids that you would need for the week and there's a nice big wood patio and grill to use when you're not on the beach. We typically rent a bigger home and we've not had as positive as we did staying at 7421 Washington. There's a small shed outside which has beach chairs, games and a nice wagon to haul all your supplies for a long stay on the beach. Plus, if you have to go back to the home to use the restroom or make lunch to bring to the beach. You would only have to walk up a shorter than usual flight of stairs, then walk maybe 5 minutes to get back to the house. The beach was fantastic this year and we found two quart sized bags of beach glass (just in case you love to hunt for it) every day of our week long stay. I can't say enough positive things about our host/owner of the property and we would recommend this house for any family of up to 8 people. Again, the location was great and only a house literally on the beach would have been able to beat the location of Brigitte's home. We will definitely be staying in touch with Brigitte for our 2021 South Haven vacation! Sincerely, Nik V
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Thank you for the great commentary and review Nik. So glad that you had a blast and were able to enjoy everything the property had to offer. I look forward to staying in touch with you ! Brigitte
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

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

First Time in South Haven

Perfect little getaway! Clean accommodations. Great location. Fully stocked with everything we needed inside and out! Outstanding communication with owners when I had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
Tamara, Thank you so much for taking time out to review the cottage. So thrilled you enjoyed your time and took advantage of the location and all the amenities. Would love to have you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Great little getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thank you for choosing our cottage and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again in the near future!

About the host

Hosted by Brigitte Buthman

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Our extended family starting to explore South Haven in the late 60's. We decided to purchase our own properties where we could enjoy time with our family and friends. We are happy to host other families and friends in each of our 3 properties. We feel especially blessed with our location and the privacy that if offers.

Why they chose this property

You will feel totally relaxed in our cottage. The space is perfect for families, couples or girl's outing. Plenty of activities nearby. Plenty of shops and restaurants in town, or take advantage of our fully stocked kitchen and large Webber grill on the deck. The summer months can be spent by days at the beach or visits to the many wineries or breweries nearby. Just bring your beach towels, everything else provided!

What makes this property unique

Unique location on a tree lined street, with a peaceful deck. A short walk to the beach which is not accessible by car ensures that you can have a peaceful day at the beach.

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