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About the property
- House
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay2 - 7 nights
Beautiful 5 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Home Sleeps 12
This new, comfortable and spacious home is the perfect getaway in SW Michigan. It's located near everything, and you'll enjoy the open layout, beautiful new kitchen, relaxing porches, an evening outside cooking smores, and the AC after a hot day at the beach. Walk a few blocks west to South Beach for beautiful sunsets and a view of the lighthouse. Before you head to bed try out one of two jacuzzi tubs (one in each master bath) or give the kids a bath with a detachable shower hose - great for getting off sand!
There are stairs to get in either entrance, but once inside it is easy to enjoy one-floor living. The laundry room, kitchen, master suite and full bath are all on the main level.
There are five bedrooms:
Downstairs master suite with a queen bed
Upstairs yellow room with a queen bed
Upstairs blue room with twin over full bunk beds
Upstairs green room with full over full bunk beds
Upstairs master suite with a queen bed and a twin bed with a trundle bed
Pack and play can be easily located in any room.
Enjoy cooking with new appliances in a brand new kitchen. With two dining tables and a kitchen island, there is dining seating for 12 plus a youth chair and a high chair/booster seat that can strap on to a regular chair. The back deck has a small table that can seat up to 6.
Enjoy cable TV (during the summer, local stations rest of the year) on a 55" TV or enjoy TV in your bedroom (all rooms except kids' blue rm.).
We have a little free library on our front lawn - browse books, take books, donate books. More information about the little free library can be found at LittleFreeLibrary.org. Ours is number 35906. It is also on FaceBook at facebook.com/thebigbirdhouselfl
Southwest Michigan is chock full of great places to explore and ways to enjoy the outdoors. We supply a folder with maps, menus, activity information and great things to do within a short drive of South Haven.
Bring your ebook player and use the wifi for whatever you need. Enjoy movies on the BluRay DVD player (living room) and regular DVD player in the upstairs yellow room. The "smart" DVD player in the living room also has Netflix available.
We prefer a full week rental during peak season which includes Aug. 9-16.
Owner
Joyce Hagen-McIntosh
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 19, 2018
About Joyce Hagen-McIntosh
Joyce grew up in Portage, MI and her family spent many evenings at South Beach in South Haven flying kites, having cookouts and enjoying the beach. In 2014 we built a house in South Haven and we enjoy spending time there with our sons, extended family, and friends. We are now a short drive from family in the Kalamazoo area and Grand Rapids. There are many great festivals in town and nearby (Blueberry Fest, Harborfest, Icecutter fest, Holland Tulip Festival, and summer art fairs!) as well as great golfing and winery tours for the adults. It is also near the Gingerman Speedway and son got to go last year and see the races. He loved it!
Joyce Hagen-McIntosh purchased this House in 2014
Why Joyce Hagen-McIntosh chose South Haven Charter Township
Our home is the perfect vacation spot - whether your idea of relaxation is shopping, dining out and going to a movie, and laying on the beach or taking a 20 mile bike ride on the Kal Haven Trail, hiking, para sailing, ice skating, cross country skiing, or hunting.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Upstairs Yellow Room1 queen
- First Floor Master Suite1 queen, 1 baby crib
- Upstairs Blue Room1 double, 1 twin/ single, 1 bunk bed, Twin over full bunk bed
- Upstairs Green Room2 double, 1 bunk bed, Full over full bunk bed
- Upstairs Master Suite1 queen, 2 twin/ single, Twin bed with pull out trundle
- We also have two sleeper sofas in the front room and a pack and play which is usually kept in the 1st floor master suite.
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- First Floor Master Bathroomtoilet, shower, jetted tub, Double sinks
- Second Floor Master Bathroomtoilet, shower, jetted tub, Double Sinks
- Upstairs Bathroomtoilet, tub, shower
- First Floor Powder Roomtoilet
- Both master suites have a shower and a separate jacuzzi tub as well as double sinks. The second floor has an additional full bath with a tub/shower and the first floor has a convenient powder room
Location Type
- Downtown3 blocks to Kids Corner and South Beach and just a short walk to downtown shopping and dining.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- GarageYou may use the toys and bikes in the garage. Please treat them with care.
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internetwifi - password provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- ParkingOne spot in the detached garage and room for several cars on the driveway.
- Towels ProvidedBath towels and wash cloths provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsNew dishes from Ikea and plenty of utensils. We also have some plastic cups, plates and silverware for the kids.
- Dishwasher
- KitchenAll brand new appliances and stocked with most everything you'll need. Feel free to contact me to find out if an item you'll need is there.
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry ItemsPlease bring your own food.
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningThere are three indoor dining spots and one outdoor. The open floor plan allows for people at the island, the dining room and the breakfast nook to be close together.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 14 people
Entertainment
- BooksKids books in blue room.
- DVD PlayerWe have one "smart" BluRay dvd player that can also play Netflix and one small portable dvd player.
- GamesSome in living room cabinet for kids and several downstairs. We also have a poker table downstairs.
- TelevisionSummer season cable TV incl. sports channels, OnDemand main rm. & 1st fl. mstr. & digital on 2nd flr. mstr., green & yellow rms. Off season we have local stations and Netflix avail. in the main rm.
- ToysPlay kitchen in basement, baby toys in first floor master suite closet and some toys upstairs in blue room. Yard and beach toys in garage.
Outside
- BicyclesWe also have a bike trailer. Please bring helmets for children as we only have 2 adult helmets here with the bikes.
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / GardenSmall back yard for games.
- Outdoor GrillIn garage. Can be used on the driveway or under garage overhang on a rainy day.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleOnce in the house, the first floor is wheelchair accessible. There are, however, stairs to get to both entrances and we do not have a ramp or an elevator.
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- library
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- miniature golf
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- beachcombing
- paddle boating
- photography
- shopping
- sledding
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- kayaking
- cross country skiing
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- cycling
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- wind-surfing
24 Reviews
Latest reviews
Amazing location, and beautiful house.
A great mini vacation and surprise family visit for my Mom, plenty of space for visiting and could sneak away for a nap if needed. Thanks again for sharing your house with us. The kids and adults uad fun doing Easter egg hunts in the backyard.
Amazing
Great location, great grill and fire pit, had a blast making smores, hanging out by the fire each evening. Definitely recommend for any gathering. Plenty if space.
Perfect location. Beautiful new home
The house was in the perfect location. Easy walk to the town and the beach. The house was new, clean and has everything we needed. Perfect for large families. We would definitely rent this house again!
Perfect South Haven Family Retreat
This was a great family-friendly house. Everything was clean and in working order. The kitchen was well-equipped . But the best part for us was all the stuff for the kids. There was a pack and play, high chair , sippy cups, a double and single stroller, plastic pool, and all kids of toys and games all over the house. Loved the front porch and back deck. We could walk to the beach and downtown. The Kids Corner playground at the end of the street was wonderful. If you have small children , this is the rental for you!
Family Friendly Great Time
It was wonderful to have the best location in South Haven in such a beautiful new spacious home. It was so enjoyable to sit outside on the porch swing every morning, savoring my morning beverage on such a peaceful quiet street. The house had a fantastic open layout on the first floor. The tables were not only set-up great for dinning (not to mention the table on the back deck) but were great for playing games on. The bathrooms were lovely, so nice with the large Jacuzzi tubs and hand spray to rinse off the kids after a day at the beach. We used the large gas grill for family cookouts and delighted in late nights around the fire pit making s'mores. Joyce thought of everything we could possibly need from a well stocked kitchen, to a garage full of plenty of toys for the kids from push toys, kiddy pool (great when you just want to relax in the back yard), go carts, to bikes for the family (our grandson loved riding in the bike trailer). Joyce was wonderful, caring and easy to work with, always responding quickly to any questions. There was so much to do in South Haven and more great things within a short drive. Joyce made a very detailed binder that answered many questions and had many suggestions of things to do. We were there the beginning of August, during blueberry and peach season and had a great time going to the farms and orchards picking fruit and then coming back and baking the most delicious treats. If you don't want to bake but still want some great pie or hard cider, I highly recommend Crane Orchards. Another great highlight was the dune rides in Saugatuck (short 30 min ride away with fun shops to explore). We left with many great stories and wonderful memories. Perfect South Haven rental home! Thank you Joyce we look forward to staying here again.
Very nice home, great location
We rented this home for a getaway with our family. The home comfortably accommodated 8 people and it was obvious there was plenty of room for more (nobody slept in ine of the rooms that have bunk beds). The home was immaculate and offered plenty of amenities--an open, modern kitchen, a couple of options for meal seating, nice bathrooms, a gas grill, and bikes etc. we would rent this house again.
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Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
We charge a $500.00 security deposit which is fully refunded after your stay. We prefer a full week rental during peak season. Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. The booking name must match the name of the card on file and we will need a list of all people staying at the house including name and age. Please see the attached agreement form for additional details and terms.