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Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit

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A two-story building with a brick facade, large windows, and a curved wooden section.
A living room with a leather sofa and ottoman, a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
An outdoor patio with a pergola, a long table, and colorful chairs.
A staircase with a checkered floor leading to a door with a window above it.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Music Room

1 Queen Bed

Nautilus Room

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Principal's Office

1 King Bed

Secret Garden

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Garden Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit

The Indiana School will be your home-base for family fun. The schoolhouse is 2 blocks from Kids Corner park, 3 blocks from the blue stairs access to South Beach, and 7 blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping. The lower unit has 4 themed bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and sleeps 12 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out, play pool, or watch TV. The Detention room offers a separate space for the kids to watch TV and play board games. The large front yard gives your family more time to play in the sun. A propane grill and fire pit with seating is available for your use. There is plenty of parking at the property.

For large families, this unit can be combined with the upper unit for an additional 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with foosball table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858708.

Built in 1898, the Indiana School served as an elementary school until 2005. The schoolhouse underwent extensive remodeling in 2006. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. New windows, brick restoration, exterior painting, and heating/cooling improvements were made in 2023-24. The Indiana School has been designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. The schoolhouse is truly a unique home.

Our weekly rentals run FRIDAY to FRIDAY. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 10:00am.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Subject cancellation if unresponsive.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 858557
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 in the city center and near the beach. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Southside Municipal Marina and Warner Vineyards. Traveling with kids? Consider South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit?

As of Sep 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit on Dec 7, 2026 start from $581, 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 Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit located?

This family-friendly South Haven vacation home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and Southside Municipal Marina are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Wiley

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Kirk and Jen have been spending summers in South Haven for more than 30 years. We recently retired and moved into the schoolhouse full time. We hope you enjoy experiencing a piece of history by staying in our schoolhouse.

Why they chose this property

We love the family focused south beach neighborhood. It's close to the beach and close to town. There is a variety of full and part time residents, second home owners, and visitors. We love the energy that this diversity gives our neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

The Indiana School is an historic property on the state of Michigan's register of historic places. It is the perfect place for families to gather and spend time together.

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