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Colonial 1 - Condo overlooking the Black River

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A wooden deck with benches and planters, overlooking a marina with boats and a clear blue sky.
A marina with docked boats, a wooden deck with a table and chairs, and buildings along the water's edge.
A reception area with a counter, a white chair, a bookshelf, and a door with a sign.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, Warner Vineyards
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Colonial 1 - Condo overlooking the Black River

Colonial #1 - Cute studio apartment overlooking the Black River and centrally located to downtown South Haven!!

Enjoy the best of South Haven from this 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo located right in the heart of downtown. Step out onto the private deck and take in beautiful views of the Black River, the Dykman Drawbridge, and boats coming and going from the harbor—an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening sunsets.
You'll be just one block from the Michigan Maritime Museum, two blocks from Stanley Johnston Park, and an easy 10-minute walk to both North Beach and South Beach. Downtown shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife are all right outside your door, making it easy to explore without ever needing a car.
Whether you're here for a beach getaway, a romantic weekend, or to soak up the energy of downtown, this condo puts you right where you want to be.

Have a larger party? Book this condo AND the one upstairs on the third floor "Harbor View at The Colonial", also hosted by Jaqua Realtors Vacation Places and Rentals.

Sleeping arrangements: 1 queen bed
Sleeper sofa with queen mattress

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2980778
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

South Haven

Located on a lake, this condo is in Downtown, a neighborhood in South Haven. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights. South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Warner Vineyards - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial 1 - Condo overlooking the Black River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial 1: Black River views, downtown?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial 1: Black River views, downtown on Aug 25, 2026 start from $232, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Colonial 1 - Condo overlooking the Black River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colonial 1 - Condo overlooking the Black River?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Colonial 1 - Condo overlooking the Black River located?

Located in Downtown, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Warner Vineyards and Lake Michigan. Stanley Johnson Park and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent small weekend getaway location! Beautiful views. Close to town and decent walk or quick drive to beach. Spacious enough for three of us. Great communication. Yes a little loud at night, but we were prepared for that with ear plugs. The lamps in the bed area didn’t work despite trying different plugs and switches. Probably an easy fix. Mattress on pull out couch could be updated. Great deck area! We’d stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of Black River from bedroom window. The bridge bells when raised for boats to enter/exit can be heard, along with the nightly tavern noise directly across the river. Plenty of room, comfortable bed, nice small computer desk area in the corner. Easy entrance. Parking challenge as only loading/unloading parking allowed at building-free parking up the road not always available. Competition for road parking. Great shops/restaurants walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2026
Glad you had a good stay, there is a lot designated for this condo building right across the road. The parking passes located inside the unit shows where it is located. Sorry for the confusion
Verified

8/10 Good

Aga W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros1. Excellent location with beautiful river views, close to the bridge, and within walking distance of downtown and the beach.2. Spacious deck overlooking the river - perfect for relaxing and enjoying the scenery.3. Large windows that provide great natural light and stunning river views.4. Elevator access, which is especially convenient when carrying luggage or supplies to this 2nd floor unit.5. Outstanding communication and customer service throughout the stay.Areas for Improvement1. The pullout sofa mattress was not very comfortable. It is inflatable and did not hold air well overnight. An upgrade would improve guest comfort.2. The main bed is a full-size mattress, which may feel small for two adults. The “sleeping 4 comfortably” description is a bit optimistic (helpful to know in case you're planning on renting this condo with a family of 4).3. The space and furniture feel a bit dated relative to the price and could use general updating.5. The TV is quite small and mounted above the closet door, making it uncomfortable to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice but pretty small for the large price tag.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved our stay. Perfect location, and quiet spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crissy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Comfortable bed. The corner windows made watching the draw bridge a hoot. We really enjoyed sipping our drinks on the private patio. The room was quite small for the price, but its a great place if you like watching the boats. It is also an older building so the architecture is pretty cool. Id stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

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

Enjoyable

Enjoyed stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malorie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

South Haven

Perfect location to walk to the beach, restaurants, stores while being close to family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Weekend get away

Stayed here with some friends (four of us total, two couples) for a wedding in south haven. Great downtown location and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Repeat visit

We love the location and the unit is just what we need for our annual anniversary 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alina R.

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

Great stay!

The apartment is nice and close to everything. Great beach nearby. People who don’t like noise may not like being near the draw bridge that goes up every half hour, or being near a bar, but we slept ok through the noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay but felt the tv was a problem. Its location and size made it very hard to see. Condo location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this condo is amazing, you do need to be prepared for a little extra noise later into the evening on the weekends. But it’s worth a view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Awesome

Great location, walking distance to the beach, shopping, and food!! I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

marcy m.

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

Nice

It was a pleasant stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca B.

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

Great Location

Great location in a historic building. Close walking distance to shopping eating and entertainment. Needs updating and some maintenance. Also needs a few amenities such as coffee pods for Keurig. Bed was not comfortable and lightbulbs needed changing in bathroom. The additional price for the Festival weekend, plus all the extra fees made this property far too overpriced for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Clean & Great Location

We had no idea this unassuming building would be so amazing inside. The wood floors, bathroom, kitchen were spotless. The kitchen package with a clean sponge was a nice touch. The view and sunlight! We loved it and hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

We loved the location and the condo itself, this is the third different condo we have stayed at in this building. Location was wonderful but we were disappointed in the cleanliness of the condo. Dust under the couch and the appliances in the kitchen had a layer of dust on them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2024
So sorry about the cleanliness. This has been brought up to housekeeping team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

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

perfect

Location, unit, and weather. will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cinda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location is great - unit not

Location is great. We love South Haven. This unit however was very dusty and the bed is only a full size. Will not rent this unit again but look for another in this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great anniversary getaway

My wife and I enjoyed a 2-night getaway at this downtown Grand Havin studio condo. Fanastic location! I enjoyed watching the drawbridge open on the half-hours. And downtown shopping is only a few blocks away, hiking trails half-mile away. Condo was very clean, comfortable and well furnished. (The bed is mattress only, no box spring, and strangely short in length, I'm 5'9" tall. Could have been more comfortable, but slept OK.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Darcy H.

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

Fun Location

The location and history of this location was a great part of our trip. The deck looking over the Black River was a great bonus and we loved watching the boats go by and the bridge go up and down. The listing says that there is on site parking, but there were not directions of where the parking actually was and we had to ask once we go there and had to drive around to find the parking lot. It is across the street and down a little ways. When we arrived the parking lot on site has a 15 minute loading/unloading zone but it was closed off. We had to make several trips with two small kids to unload all of our things. For me, parking would be the only downfall. Property was very clean and being on the water with water views was a great touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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