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A two-story log cabin with a front porch, a small deck, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a wooden bench.
A two-story wooden house with a fire pit in the center surrounded by chairs, set in a well-maintained lawn with trees in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with red chairs, and a large stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Nordhaus | Walk to Beach | Hot Tub | Private Yard!

Summary:

Welcome to Nordhaus, a stunning custom-built European-inspired chalet with over 5,000 sq. ft. of beautifully designed space, ideally located in a quiet neighborhood minutes from downtown South Haven and 1st Street Beach.



Designed for unforgettable group stays, Nordhaus offers space and privacy for multiple families to gather with ease. Enjoy a private yard, soaring ceilings, beautiful bamboo flooring, and 7 private ensuite bedrooms – all designed with comfort and reconnection in mind.



The Space:

Nordhaus is a beautifully built 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom retreat located just three blocks from 1st Street Beach in beautiful South Haven. Thoughtfully designed for families and groups, the home combines spacious gathering areas with high-end finishes throughout, including high ceilings, solid bamboo hardwood floors, cherry and walnut cabinetry, and marble floors and tile in the bathrooms. The expansive kitchen features a large center island, making it the perfect place to gather, cook, and entertain.



The main home features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, while the attached 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite has its own private entrance through the two-car garage. The suite can be completely separated from the main home with two doors, providing exceptional privacy and sound separation for families or groups traveling together.



Each bedroom features private ensuite bathrooms with heated marble flooring and Bluetooth speakers. The upper-level bedrooms also each offer private balconies, creating peaceful spaces to enjoy the surrounding nature.



Outside, enjoy a large private yard, spacious patio, and hot tub - perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach, exploring downtown South Haven, or enjoying time with family and friends. Nordhaus offers the ideal combination of privacy, comfort, and easy access to everything South Haven has to offer.



ACCOMMODATIONS:

Suite #1 - Queen bed + full-sized sofa bed

Suite #2 - Queen bed + full-sized sofa bed

Suite #3 - Queen bed + full-sized sofa bed

Suite #4 - Queen bed + full-sized sofa bed

Suite #5 - Queen bed

Suite #6 - Queen bed

Suite #7 - Twin-over-full bunk + twin trundle bed



CENTRAL SOUTH HAVEN LOCATION:

0.4 miles to 1st Street Beach — approximately a 7-minute walk

0.9 miles to the Kal-Haven Trail

1.5 miles to downtown South Haven — approximately a 5-minute drive, with shopping, restaurants, and local attractions

1.4 miles to South Haven Center for the Arts

1.4 miles to Warner Vineyards

1.2 miles to the Michigan Maritime Museum

1.5 miles to the South Haven Pier and Lighthouse

1.6 miles to South Beach — with a playground for kids, although you'll have plenty of space to roam in the Nordhaus private yard

1.5 miles to North Beach

1.5 miles to Fun Park — featuring go-karts and family activities

1.5 miles to Riverfront Park — home to summer concerts and events

1.7 miles to Kids' Corner Park

2.0 miles to Lake Arvesta Farms & Sports Complex — featuring a water park and outdoor activities



NEARBY DESTINATIONS:

Douglas — 19 miles

Saugatuck — 20 miles

Bittersweet Ski Resort — 25 miles

Timber Ridge Ski Area — 25 miles

Holland — 28 miles

Ice skating rink — 1.5 miles, open during the winter season



Whether you're spending the day at the beach, exploring downtown, enjoying a winter getaway, or simply enjoying a quiet evening in the hot tub, Nordhaus provides a spacious and comfortable home base for an unforgettable South Haven experience.



Other Things to Note:

Strict no parties or events policy, subject to fines.

Private parking is prepared for up to 5 cars.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
No shoes in the house please

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5437730
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this vacation home is near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Southside Municipal Marina - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 23 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nordhaus | Walk to Beach | Hot Tub | Private Yard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nordhaus | Walk to Beach | Hot Tub | Private Yard!?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nordhaus | Walk to Beach | Hot Tub | Private Yard! on Oct 13, 2026 start from $635, 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 Nordhaus | Walk to Beach | Hot Tub | Private Yard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nordhaus | Walk to Beach | Hot Tub | Private Yard!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nordhaus | Walk to Beach | Hot Tub | Private Yard! located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Stanley Johnson Park and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sylvester was such a nice host and made sure we had everything we needed to have an enjoyable stay. The house was beautiful and very close to the lake. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful home and it was perfect for our family. Communication with host was excellent, am they responded to our every need. Everything was perfect! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2026
It was a pleasure hosting this guest. They were respectful, communicative, and took great care of the property throughout their stay. They left the space clean and followed all house rules. I would gladly welcome them back anytime and highly recommend them to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. 5 bedrooms and 6 baths made it easy for our 3 families (6 adult, 4 kids) to live comfortably. This is the 4 th time our family has stayed at this property. Owner great to work with. Very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property/house was very clean. Could use some more seating in the living room. Wi-Fi cut in and out making tv hard to watch. Kitchen was well appointed. Host was very accommodating. Would definitely recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Very clean and well supplied. Good outdoor activities and outdoor sitting/eating area. About a 3 block walk to beach. Not a bad walk, but quite a few steps (stairs) down to beach. Could be a problem if you're carrying much or have small kids or older people. Nice size bedrooms. Each has it's own bathroom, which was wonderful. Plenty of room inside and out. Would definately recommend to others and stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotlessly clean throughout. Every bedroom has its own private bathroom. Beach towels for the hot tub. Nice outside sitting area. Everything you need to prepare meals. Meijer, Walmart, Aldi all very close. Nice walk to the lake. Be sure to drive to the beach bluff at south haven. Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2026
The guest was responsible and followed the house rules. We are happy, welcome them back, and recommend them to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked this property to finally get all of our kids and grandkids together for a vacation and we could not have been more pleased! Probably the cleanest VRBO / rental we have ever stayed in...almost as if we were the first ever guests. The layout was perfect - every family got their own bedroom and bathroom, and the open concept was great for getting all of us together to just "hang" or at mealtime (and the outdoor patio was very accommodating for all of us to eat outside and BBQ as well). The parents enjoyed the hot tub, and the jungle gym in the backyard was in constant use. Sylwester was also a very gracious host, addressed all of our questions immediately, and was there for every need. We would definitely return for another vacation here...this place "checked all of the boxes" for us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying here, and the house worked out perfectly for our group. The playground in the back was a big hit with the little ones, and being able to walk to the 1st St beach made for great sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The house was very clean, had plenty of beds, provided beach chairs and towels, and had a fire pit for making s’mores. Our family enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

Everything as advertised, just a few minutes walk to the beach, huge backyard, we had great weather and spent everyday outside. Truly built to accommodate big groups, has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

Perfect property for an extended family to enjoy the Lake Michigan summer. One of the best VRBOs we have rented.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate and spacious home. Stayed 4 nights with 4 siblings and spouses. Loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. Accommodations and area were ideal for our quick adult gathering Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful stay! The house was awesome and so huge and very clean! We stayed with our family, friends and seven children. The garden is amazing for kids. We all loved the hot tub and the short walk to the beautiful beach! We would love to stay there again! Thank you Sylwester for being such a perfect host!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing time in South Haven

The property was amazing. The best part was every bedroom was a suite. The kitchen was amazing. The grandchildren loved the play set and the firepit. Evenings on the patio were very relaxing.Everyone wants to go back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous for big families!

My family and I enjoyed a great week in this house! Very accommodating for large families. Beautiful home and property!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Time

The nicest place we have stayed in our long history of South Haven family vacations. Prompt responses from owner to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

This house is perfect for a large group. It had everything to accommodate my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

Great house. Loved that each room had own bathroom. Loved that you could walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home

Beautiful clean spacious home in a quiet and lovely neighborhood walking distance to the lake and several beaches
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay with the family

We had a great vacation here with our two young children and extended family. We loved hanging out in the backyard with all the activities provided and the close proximity to the beach. The owner was very helpful and accommodating, and the house easily slept our group of 7. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

The house and owner were fantastic. Great location. Private bathrooms for each bedroom is a great feature. Walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to the beach

Overall good experience! All of things that we needed we there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home for Family

This property is spacious and works great for our family of 10 with 5 bedrooms and 6 baths. Convenient location just blocks from Lake Michigan. Also a spacious back yard with many games provided by host to entertain the grandkids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious Home

5 large bedrooms each with a private bath was ideal for our sibling reunion! A 15 minute walk to the lake with beautiful sunsets and a few minutes drive to downtown restaurants, shopping and sail cruises.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

This property was ideal. It included everything that you could want, including beach towels, toys, chairs, wagon, and backyard games . Location was excellent and a short walk to the beach. We have stayed in numerous places over the years, and this is among the best. It is a 5/5 rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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