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Charming Lake Michigan Home with Private Beach-Generous Porches-Gorgeous Views
Relax at the Lake from Adirondack Chairs Lining Second Floor Balcony
Have Fun Relaxing in the Sand and Playing at the Private Beach
Enjoy gorgeous days at the beach! Relax and watch the waves roll to the shore.
Welcome to Pleasant View! It's a fun place to gather with family & friends.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

6 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Northwest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Southwest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk Room Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Northwest Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outside Shower

Outdoor shower

Southwest Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT-Private Beach-Decks-Patio-Firepit-Swing-4 Ensuite BR

Check out our other beachfront property (VRBO #2734377) just 20 minutes south in Riverside near St. Joseph if the dates you want at this home are already booked .

Get away to Pleasant View, my South Haven custom home with 4 ensuite bedrooms directly on Lake Michigan with a privately owned beach, NOT an association beach. Captivating Lake Michigan views welcome you from the first and second floors as well as the primary third floor suite.

Unwind on the arbor porch swing while watching the lake. Relax to the sound of waves from Adirondack chairs lining the two porches overlooking Lake Michigan. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the bluestone patio while watching the waves dance on the lake. At night, warm around the patio fire pit and toast marshmallows.

The open floor plan and amenities invite family togetherness. The living and dining area on first floor boast wall to wall windows overlooking the lake as well as a cozy window seat. There is seating for everyone at the large dining table. A gas fireplace adds to the ambiance. Quartz counters top the custom cabinetry of the well equipped kitchen.

The generous main suite bedroom features a wall of windows overlooking the lake with a king bed, private bath, and quiet sitting area. Two large bedrooms on the second floor each have 9 foot patio doors for a spectacular view and access to second floor deck. Each has a queen bed and its own private bath. Kids will delight to bed down in built in bead board bunks with nautical theme lighting and private bath. With 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this home is perfect for families and grandparents.

Walnut floors throughout the house add charm with a custom walnut staircase reaching from the basement to the third floor. The finished basement with ping pong, flat screen TV, full laundry, and cozy seating area complete the home. There is also free fast WiFi with excellent extended range.

Access the privately owned beach by stairs off bluestone patio. Relax, listen to the waves, visit with friends, and enjoy the views from decks with seating built into the stairs. Stroll the shoreline for miles. Build sandcastles and memories with your kids. Enjoy watching the waves dance along the shore. The outside shower with heated water is perfect for washing off after a fun-filled day along the shore. Complete your beach day by playing games or relaxing on the patio and porches while watching spectacular sunsets.

You will be pleased with this delightful home and its amenities. Feel free to contact us with any questions. We love to serve our guests.

See our other nearby Lake Michigan VRBO property by entering 2734377 in the VRBO property search.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Parking limited to three cars. The nearby park is private and may not be used. Kid's Corner in South Haven is fantastic. No vaping allowed.
No more than 12 persons on the property at any time.
Dates marked as 7 day minimum stay require turnover day on Saturday ONLY.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 862878vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

South Haven

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Mt. Pleasant, a neighbourhood in South Haven. Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warner Vineyards and Southside Municipal Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT-Private Beach-Decks-Patio-Firepit-Swing-4 Ensuite BR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT-Private Beach-Decks-Patio-Firepit-Swing-4 Ensuite BR?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT-Private Beach-Decks-Patio-Firepit-Swing-4 Ensuite BR on 15 May, 2026 start from S$1,437, 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 at STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT-Private Beach-Decks-Patio-Firepit-Swing-4 Ensuite BR?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT-Private Beach-Decks-Patio-Firepit-Swing-4 Ensuite BR?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT-Private Beach-Decks-Patio-Firepit-Swing-4 Ensuite BR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STUNNING LAKE MI WATERFRONT-Private Beach-Decks-Patio-Firepit-Swing-4 Ensuite BR located?

This Mt. Pleasant holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of North Beach and Southside Municipal Marina. Kal Haven Trail and Stanley Johnson Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this property. The house was beautiful, comfortable and made our trip even more enjoyable. One of the best parts was the direct beach access and the beautiful views of Lake Michigan, which made the whole experience feel even more special. The owners were friendly, proactive and very easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Their attention and responsiveness gave us confidence that everything was taken care of and our stay was completely smooth. We had no issues or concerns during our visit and would absolutely recommend this property to anyone considering it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time at this property — clean, well stocked, and a fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

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

Great stay

A great weekend away. Exceptional views and good beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location directly on Lake Michigan, about 8-10 minutes North of South Haven. Beautiful home, functional layout, well built and clean. You can tell that the owners really care about the home and pay attention to the details. Incredible views (especially those Lake Michigan sunsets!). Access to the beach is typical of the area - house on bluff, so lots of steps down, but very nice beach below. Would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a perfect stay at this gorgeous house! The place was clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were easy to reach and very communicative. The attention to detail in the house was very impressive. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Great vacation spot

Overall stay was great. Private beach is lovely, and view of the lake from the property was beautiful. Hosts were very accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Beautiful Retreat

Beautiful house with beautiful views. Host was awesome and very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie Z.

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

Relaxing Beach Vacation

My husband and our 3 adult children spouses enjoyed a wonderful week of relaxing beach time. As mentioned in the listing..the sunsets were spectacular! The home was very clean and accommodated us well. It is hard to find homes with 4 bedrooms w/ensuite bathrooms. While not a necessity, everyone enjoyed having their own space. We found everything we needed to cook some meals at home and proximity to South Haven and Saugatuck made for an easy drive to dinner in town. A great family vacation..highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Beautiful home on the lake

We loved walking down to Lake Michgan. The house sits on top of a bluff and was the perfect location for watching the sun set and roasting marshmellows on the fire pit. My family enjoyed a wonderful week here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

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

Lovely Family vacation spot

Our vacation with family of 11 what just great at the Mt. Pleasant home! It was the perfect size with all the amenities you could want in a rental. The home was beautifully appointed and beds were comfortable. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed our South Haven, Michigan lakefront home. It's the perfect place to relax with family while watching the waves or toasting marshmallows over the fire. Walks along the shore are a special treat as well. We would love to share our home with you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

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

Fall get away

Beautiful house and amazing views of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu L.

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

Great house and view

We had a great stay. We planned a last minute trip and Jim was super helpful and responded quickly to all our questions. The house is great, clean, and the location is quiet. We loved the beach access and view from the house and the yard. We wouldn't hesitate to come again with just our family or a larger group!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendrith R.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

At 568 Mozart is a beautiful stately well furnished house with a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan and an amazing 179 step staircase to a very private beach. Would go back in a heart beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar H.

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

Great views from the house

we had a comfortable stay and Jim was very nice and easy to communicate with. the stairs are steep as some others have noted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phil n.

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

Fantastic summer 2022 stay

Stayed at Mr. Pleasant with my family for summer beach vacation. Home was exactly as posted and owner is awesome. Highly recommend. 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2022
It was a pleasure to share my South Haven lakefront home with you. It's located in a quiet setting with a private beach and is 5 minutes from downtown South Haven with its charming shops and restaurants.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Nice Family Retreat

Great view of Lake Michigan. Wonderful access to Meijer and town for all your needs. Stairs workout to get to the beach. Beach has lots of rocks but there is a sand bar you can walk to for your water fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views of Lake Michigan from almost every room in the house. We built Pleasant View with lots of windows in order to take advantage of the gorgeous lake scenery. The bluestone patio with a firepit and the two large decks also take advantage of the views. The shoreline is constantly changing. Most times the beach is all sand. Storms can change that overnight. Then it can be back to all sand again with the next storm. Currently, we have a band of rocks at the water with sand between them and the bluff. We own to the water and are glad to have a private beach to share with our guests. We are happy to hear you built wonderful family memories at our home and that Pleasant View was a special place for your nice family retreat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

May 2023 South Haven

Beautiful, ultra clean home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Amazing views, beautiful home

We had a great stay at this home. The views were great, the home was very clean, modern and comfortable. The beach was private and beautiful- we saw a deer on the beach twice. There are many steps to the beach, but we knew that before renting and viewed it as our exercise. The host was great and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

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

Beautiful house and view

Lovely house, spotless, beautiful view, very well stocked. Small bugs coming through the screens and one porch umbrella broken but other than that perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2021
Jane, I'm so glad that you enjoyed Pleasant View, our Lake Michigan home. We agree. The views are gorgeous! I am pleased that you found the home to be well stocked, too. We contract with a professional service who treats the outside of our home on a regular basis. Regarding the umbrella, I'm sorry it broke. High winds can snap the tilt mechanism causing it to not stay in the upright position. We have extra replacement umbrellas in the furnace room in the basement. We are glad that you had a nice time at our home, and we look forward to sharing it with you again in the future. Thank you for taking time to write a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Lake Michigan Family Vacation

Outstanding lake home with beach access at the end of your private stairs. Our entire family enjoyed the Beautiful, well designed for families, beach home. Between cooking breakfasts in the spacious/ open kitchen to grilling dinners on the patio with a bonfire, couldn’t get any better…! Our adult children and grandchildren loved playing in the water, as Papa and Gigi watched and walked along the beach. Shopping lunch in downtown South Haven was excellent too. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C T.

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

Great Location & Views

We really loved this location. There was plenty of space indoors and outdoors for our group of 12. All the bedrooms had attached bathrooms, which was super convenient. The indoor space was very clean and well decorated with a beachy vibe. It was a short walk to the beach, & we appreciated having beach chairs and toys provided. The outdoor space was amazing and offered a spectacular view of the water. We would definitely come back to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gretchen H.

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

Review

Our whole family enjoy our stay at your beautiful home. Everything was wonderful. The steps going down to the beach were a challenge but we a managed. The battery in the bedroon on the second floor kept beeping saying fire. We took out the battery. We did love our stay. Gretchen fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

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

Beautiful house in a peaceful lakefront location

Wonderful view of the lake greets you as soon as you walk through the front door, and the house was spotless and very comfortable. It has a well situated kitchen and gorgeous dining room table. The beds were great and we appreciated that each had its own en-suite bathroom. The wood flooring throughout the house is stunning. The owner was super responsive and hospitable. We had a deer visit the backyard which was a nice surprise. Highly recommended, and we’d love to visit again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Absolutely wonderful

Wonderful rental. Absolutely beautiful homel. It is just as described. The owners were easy to work with, the property was perfect for a getaway with friends. We have small children so they loved the bunk beds, beach and toys. Adults enjoyed the fire pit at night and the open floor plan. We enjoyed that they left games, sand toys and movies for us to use. Nice touches of home. Great rental. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2020
Amy, thank you for your kind review. I'm glad the children enjoyed the bunk room. It's always a favorite spot for kids. We hope to share Pleasant View with you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel M.

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

Perfect Retreat

There were 11 of us staying here and it was perfect! Plenty of space to spread out and not be on top of each other. The bedrooms are all beautiful and very welcoming. The main floor is open with a beautiful table we could all fit at for each meal. The kitchen is very well stocked and although small, it was a joy to be in and serve buffet style meals. The beach is about 180 steps down but it feels like it's own little get-away too. The outside area is very well done and well suited for kids to adults. There is plenty of beach still too which was great. (although it is a rocky beach so pack your water shoes if you plan on walking or swimming).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed Pleasant View. It is a wonderful place to build memories. We are happy to have a beach. It is constantly changing. We have seen sand 4 feet deep to come in one day and disappear the next. Some days the waves bring in rocks, and other days they bring in sand. You never know what you may find, so your suggestion of beach shoes is good. We provide beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and sand toys for you to use while enjoying beautiful Lake Michigan.

About the host

Hosted by Jim Skarin

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My wife of 42 years and I enjoy working together. We poured our hearts into building this home. Our five children and seventeen grandchildren have all added insight into making this vacation home extra special. We all enjoy extending hospitality to others and know that you will build many happy memories at our Pleasant View Cottage.

Why they chose this property

Our family selected this property because of the quaint setting and beautiful beach. The mid-century beach neighborhood is comprised of single family homes and is in a very quiet wooded setting. We prized the serene location that was just minutes from the amenities of South Haven's bustling downtown.

What makes this property unique

Besides the beach and stunning sunsets over Lake Michigan, this home exudes charm from the moment you drive up to it. The private back yard with its two decks and bluestone patio invites you to sit and relax with a glass of iced tea while reading a book or chatting with friends and family. The arbor swing offers spectacular views of Lake Michigan, and the quiet setting provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway with family and friends.

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