Perfect Family Place - HEATED POOL, Walk to Downtown/Beach, Hot Tub always open
- House2400 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 14
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Min Stay: 2–7 nights
Sunset Center - Completely Renovated Home (The 'Sun House')
Bedrooms
Owner
Jim Havlik
- Languages:
- english
About Jim Havlik
We have family photos taken in South Haven each year. Shown here is a sample of one of our 2011 photos taken on South Beach.
Jim Havlik purchased this House in 2005
Why Jim Havlik chose South Haven
We vacationed in South Haven for the first time in August of 2004. At that time, we had a family of 4, with a newborn and 1 year old. The town was so beautiful and kid-friendly that we knew we wanted to come back over and over. Since we are originally from Illinois and now live in the middle of Michigan, the South Haven location is a perfect meeting place for our family gatherings. We fell in love so quickly with the town that we purchased a 3 bedroom house in South Haven in November of 2004. We labored all winter to completely renovate the house into a 6 bedroom vacation home specifically designed for family reunions. We finished just in time for the summer of 2005 summer renters and the rest is history, with 100+ family reunions enjoyed at our homes!
What makes this House unique
We sincerely believe our properties to unmatched in South Haven area for a family vacation. We have packed more amenities into our homes than any other home in our price range. 2 homes, 6 bedrooms in each, 4 bathrooms, heating swimming pool, luxury hot tub, playground, 8 HDTVs, short walk to beach, short walk to downtown. We love being able to walk everywhere we need to go in town. We are centrally located, so that we can walk to the beach or walk to downtown in about the same time.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Heater
- Swimming pool
- Hot Tub
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorDual Sensor smoke detectors in all bedrooms, carbon monoxide / smoke detector combo units in all hallways and basement
- Fire extinguisherKitchen (attached to wall next to range), Upstairs linen closet (attached to inside wall on left side of closet)
- Carbon-monoxide detectorCarbon monoxide / smoke detector combo units in all hallways and basement
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- BeachSouth Beach is a short 0.4 mile walk down the sidewalk. Just walk down South Haven street, which ends at a bluff overlooking the beach. There is a blue staircase to access the beach.
- DowntownThe unique shops, cafes, and wineries of downtown South Haven are a short walk down the sidewalk. Walk to take in a movie or to cool off with some ice cream without needing a car!
- TownDowntown South Haven is a short 0.4 mile walk down the sidewalk. Just walk down Center street, which runs through downtown. We are located at the intersection of Center Street and South Haven street
- LakeLake Michigan is a short 0.4 mile walk down the sidewalk. Just walk down South Haven street, which ends at the Lake. We are located at the intersection of Center Street and South Haven street.
- RiverThe Black River is a short 0.5 mile walk down the sidewalk. Just walk down Center street and you will find the river where the street ends at the Old Harbor Village (shops, waterfront restaurants).
General
- Air ConditioningAll rooms fully air conditioned via the central air system. Thermostat is on the wall in the downstairs hallway by the bathrooms.
- HeatingGas forced air HVAC system throughout home
- Linens ProvidedAll linens are provided, including bed sheets, pillows, pillow cases, etc.
- Washing MachineLarge front-load HE washer located in the basement
- Clothes DryerLocated next to washer in the basement
- ParkingThere is a garage as well as plenty of space on the driveway to park. Please do not park on the street or blocking the sidewalk.
- GarageAttached 2 car garage. Parking may be limited in garage due to the bikes, riding toys, and other fun stuff stored in the garage. Extra refrigerator in garage.
- InternetWIFI is provided at no additional charge via our subscription with Comcast. The wireless router is located in the Sun Room on the computer desk.
- Towels ProvidedTowels are provided, including bath towels, pool towels, and kitchen towels
- Wireless InternetWIFI is provided at no additional charge via our subscription with Comcast. The wireless router is located in the Sun Room on the computer desk.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room50 inch HDTV with reclining leather sectional
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherDishwasher in kitchen. Detergent provided. Please only use a small amount of detergent and run the sanitize cycle. Rinse food off into garbage or garbage disposal prior to loading into dishwasher.
- RefrigeratorFull size stainless steel refrigerator with filtered water and ice in the kitchen. Extra garage refrigerator for overflow.
- StoveRadiant top electric range
- OvenRadiant top electric range
- MicrowaveFull feature over the range microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker12 cup programmable coffee maker
- Toaster4 slice toaster and toaster oven
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & UtensilsDishes and silverware for 15
- KitchenAll major kitchen appliances included, including large stainless steel refrigerator with filter water and ice, electric range, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, and much more.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
Entertainment
- Television8 flat screen HDTVs located throughout the home. 50 inch flat screen in living room with DVR that can be accessed via a few of the other TVs in the home.
- Satellite / CableCable service is provided to all TVs at no additional charge via our subscription with Comcast
- Stereo
- DVD PlayerAll bedrooms have HDTVs that have built-in DVD players
- BooksPlenty of books for all ages on the bookshelf in the futon room
- Foosball
- Game RoomDart board and foosball table in basement
- GamesAssortment of board games and puzzles in the futon room. NOTE: We cannot guarantee that all pieces of games and/or puzzles are contained as previous guests may have misplaced items.
- Games for Kids
- ToysChildren's toy for various ages are stored in both the futon room and basement. We cannot guarantee any particular toy.
- Video LibrarySome DVDs are available. Extensive on-demand library available via XI Xfinity (extra charges apply)
- Video Games
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThere is a grassy back yard that is fully fenced and also a small fenced in front yard too.
- Kayak / CanoeKayak and stand-up paddleboards available. Liability waiver required. Assorted life jackets provided, but there is no guarantee of proper sizes.
- BicyclesSeveral well-loved bikes of various sizes in the garage.
- Porch / VerandaGreat covered front porch with rockers, perfect for enjoying a morning tea or a 4th of July parade!
- Deck / PatioHuge back deck! Pool section of the deck is accessed through a locking gate and allows easy access to the water. Main deck has gas grill and patio furniture, perfect to enjoy a snack or meal.
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool15ft by 30ft private heated swimming pool, which is open in season (typically mid-May through early October, weather dependent)
- Hot TubViking Legend model with 41 jets, LED lighting, and a waterfall feature
- Spa Whirlpool
Notes
- Swimming pool is open in season.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
No parties/events
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Minimum age of primary renter:30
Max guests:14 (sleeps up to 12 adults)
Renters are required to sign our vacation rental agreement. This is generally done electronically via DocuSign. No access is allowed without this.
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
27 Reviews
Great house and location
House was clean and organized.
Great Getaway
Loved the home! Having a heated pool and hot tub was a great addition!
So happy you enjoyed your stay in South Haven at our Sun House! We absolutely love being there too. It can be hard to find a place with both a heated pool and hot tub, but the Sun House delivers both. We would love to see you back soon!
The perfect family vacation house
We have been coming to South Haven for the past 10 years and we have finally found the perfect house for our annual trip. We loved it so much that we have already requested our dates for next year! We rented this house with two other families. It was the perfect amount of room for all of us. The kids (& adults!) loved the pool and hot tub and all the toys that were available for them to use! The owner Jim was really easy to work with and everything went so smoothly. We cannot wait for next year! The location was great. Just a few blocks to the beach and to town. I highly recommend this rental property for your stay in South Haven.
Two great homes for a family vacation
We have enjoyed a family vacation for several years at the Ice House and the Sun House for our family of 13. The homes offer so much ---- close to town, Kid's Corner and Lake Michigan. The pool and hot tube are a great attraction. Jim is an excellent owner, responding quickly should there be a question. The homes are well maintained and stocked with everything you would need during your stay.
Perfect family place!
Our extended family group included 4 adults and 8 children ranging from 6 months to 17 years old. Everyone had comfortable beds, and plenty of bathrooms. The pool and hot tub helped keep all the bigger kids busy, and the fenced yards were great spaces for the toddlers to play. Since the lake was still pretty cold in June, we had more pool time than beach time. We all loved being close enough to town to walk, and the older kids thought it was cool to be able to take off in groups without mom and dad tagging along! They especially loved the frozen yogurt shop, and tshirt shops. We all enjoyed Clementines, and the gorgeous downtown area. The owner, Jim, was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns, and the home was furnished with anything and everything you'd need except clothes and food! They had all kinds of toys, riding toys, games and books. Everything was clean, well maintained and family friendly. If we return to South Haven, this is the home we'll rent !
Ice House=Fun House
Dear Jim,
We are all well and happy, though sad to see another summer come and gone so quickly. This year was our tenth year at the ice house and we have so many happy memories of our times there and we have 100's of pictures to prove it. We are deeply grateful for having been able to find such a great place in South Haven to stay and a house so well furnished and taken care of by so competent and caring a landlord. The addition of the house next door was very fortunate for us as it allowed us to have a real family reunion with Judy and her family next door, a tradition started by my in-laws some twenty years ago. It made it possible for much contact back and forth. As you saw when you came this year, we often had joint meals and took turns cooking. We spent time together in each other's pools and hot tubs, walked downtown every night for ice cream and shopping before going on to the lighthouse to watch the sunset. And best of all, gathering on the beach to swim, kayak, walk, sunbath, fly kites, stand on our head, and build castles in the sand.
While we would like to continue this tradition indefinitely, like the summer past, time marches on. Already one grandchild is missing for the past two years. He is out the door and gone. Another will soon be on her way. Right now she is starting her junior year in college in West Africa. While Judy's grands are younger, one daughter and her family will return to China next summer where they adopted their daughter some 11 years ago. Our grands happy summer memories took place in South Haven. You helped make this possible and we will always be grateful. So it is with great sadness that I inform you that we will not be able to renew for next summer. Kids grow up, time marches on, we grow old. I hope that some other deserving family finds even half the fun we have had at in the Ice House in South Haven.
Thanks for everything, but especially all the improvements you have made over the years, especially this last year. Please feel free to post the above to your website to let others know what a great place you have for rent.
We remain, Dick and Jane
P.S. I am crying as I send this.
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South Haven is a coastal city located on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Michigan. The Black River Harbor is one of the most attractive recreational harbors on Lake Michigan. Summertime activities include swimming, boating, fruit picking, golfing, hiking, and biking. Dubbed as the 'Blueberry Capital of the World', South Haven hosts the annual National Blueberry Festival each August. Winter activities include skiing, sledding, and ice skating. Of course, the great dining, museums, galleries, and shopping is available year-round. The house is just a short walk down the sidewalk to the fabulous Kid's Corner Playground, which boasts a large wooden playscape structure that overlooks Lake Michigan. South Beach access is adjacent to Kid's Corner. The quaint downtown South Haven, with its unique shops, eateries, and pubs nestled along the banks of the picturesque Black River Harbor is also just a short walk down the sidewalk.