Haven House: Summer Retreat by South Haven's Beautiful Lake Michigan

The Haven House
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
* DOWNTOWN SOUTH HAVEN, MI
* MINUTES FROM LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH

**Parking is VERY limited. There is only room for about 2 cars. Please note, vehicles cannot block the sidewalk or you risk receiving a citation!**

The Haven House is so close to everything South Haven and the Marina area have to offer. Truly... just park your car and enjoy your relaxing stay in an amazing beach town.
This historic home is situated on a quaint corner lot just one block from central downtown and just 4-5 blocks to South Beach on Lake Michigan.
Enjoy shops, great restaurants and cafes, candy shops, ice cream, wine tasting, and seasonal festivities right at your back door.
The side yard has a custom-built in dining area with countertops, sink area, and gas grill. Hanging out with your friends and family in this cool area is sure to a memorable experience that you will find unique to The Haven House.
Updated in 2022 with modern-day amenities, the floor plan is perfect for larger or multi-family guests. With 4 separate sleeping quarters, and 2 separate living rooms, you will be able to spread out and get some separation when needed at the end of the day. Both living areas are equipped with Wifi Connected Smart TVs enabled with so you can log into your favorite streaming favorite apps for endless enjoyment. Each living room has a sleeper sofa as well.
The enclosed porch is a great place to drink your morning coffee and watch the town wake up each day.
The spacious updated kitchen is equipped with everything you would need for entertaining and cooking for the family. The kitchen features granite countertops and a large peninsula island for gathering, with barstool seating for 4.
The large Dining Room has 2 separate dining tables and seats 10-12 comfortably for family meals or playing games together.
On the main floor is a Full Bathroom with a standing shower. You will also find the first of 4 separate sleeping quarters , with a Full-size bed. The main floor has two sleeper sofas in each living room, one full size, and one queen size.
Upstairs you will find three more more sleeping quarters, 2 with Queen sized beds, and the a 3rd which has 2 twin-sized beds. Also, upstairs is an updated Full Bath with bathtub/shower combo with vanity.



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes! There is central AC at this property

ATV's: ATV's and Snowmobiles are not permitted for use in this area.

Animals: Local Michigan wildlife

Bathrooms:
Downstairs- Full Bath with shower
Upstairs- Full bath with tub and shower

Beach/Swimming: South Beach is 3 minutes (.6 miles) away!

Bedroom Configurations:
Downstairs:
Bedroom #1- Double bed

Upstairs:
Bedroom #1- Queen bed
Bedroom #2- Queen bed
Bedroom #3- Two full size beds

Additional Sleeping:
Living Room One- Queen sleeper sofa
Living Room Two- Double sleeper sofa

Bike Rentals- We currently do not have bicycles at the property that are suitable for Geust use. We do have a great electric bike rental partner who can drop off/pick up electric bikes from the property. If you are interested, please inquire for more information.

Boats: Boats can be rented at Black River Park Marina through South Haven Boat Rentals (3 minutes away, .7 miles)

Boat Launch: Boats can be launched at Black River Park Marina (3 minutes, .7 miles) or South Haven Boat Launch (4 minutes, .8 miles)

Bugs: Local Michigan bugs.

Cable: There are smart TV's with streaming capabilities in both living rooms!

Cell Phone Service: All cell service works!

Coffee Maker: Yes! There is a coffee maker at this property.

Distances/Things to do (In order of distance):

* South Haven Center for the Arts: 2 minutes (.4 miles)
* South Beach: 3 minutes (.6 miles)
* Michigan Maritime Museum: 3 minutes (.6 minutes)
* South Haven Light House: 5 minutes (.6 miles)

*Grand Rapids- 1 hour & 7 minutes (58.9 miles)
*Chicago- 2 hours & 7 minutes (122 miles)
* Detroit- 2 hours & 54 minutes (181 miles)

Dock: There is no dock at this property

Drinking Water: City water is used at this property.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: There is a fireplace in the first living room.

Fire-pit: There is no fire pit at this property.

Fishing: South Haven Fishing Charters is 1 minute away (.3 miles) and Van Buren State Park is 6 minutes away (1.8 miles)

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan. Click here to purchase your license online

Fishing Poles: There are no fishing poles at this property

Golf (In Order of Distance):
* Beeches Golf Club: 10 minutes (5.6)
*Hawkshead Links: 11 minutes (6.2 miles)

Grill: Yes! There is a gas grill available for guest use

Grocery Store: Meijer is 4 minutes away! (1.3 miles)

Handicap Friendly: This property has stairs leading up to both entrances.

Internet: There is Wi-Fi at this property

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Outdoor Furniture: Available between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Also available upon request during the winter!

Parking: **Parking is VERY limited. There is only room for about 2 cars. Please note, vehicles cannot block the sidewalk or you risk receiving a citation!**

Pets: Sorry no pets allowed

Privacy: This house is in a residential area with neighbors on both sides

Space: 1969 sqft

Seniors: This property has stairs leading up to both entrances. A bedroom, additional sleeping arrangements, and a full bath are on the first floor.

Televisions: Two smart TV's with streaming capabilities are available for use.

Towels: Yes, we provide bath and kitchen towels. Please bring beach towels for your stay.

Washer and Dryer: A washer and dryer are available for use

Winter Activities:
1. Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
- Van Buren State Park: Offers scenic trails for both cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, with views of Lake Michigan in winter.
Distance: About 8 miles, 15 minutes by car.
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park: A historic trail that runs through the area and offers winter hiking and cross-country skiing opportunities.
Distance: About 5 miles, 10 minutes by car.
2. Ice Skating
- South Haven Ice Rink: An outdoor rink in South Haven that offers public skating during the winter season.
Distance: Approximately 1 mile, 5 minutes by car.
3. Snowmobiling
- Van Buren County Snowmobile Trails: Local snowmobile trails connect to a larger regional network, offering a fun way to explore the winter landscape.
Distance: Snowmobile trails are within 5–10 miles of South Haven, about 10–20 minutes by car.
4. Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
- Bittersweet Ski Resort: A family-friendly resort offering downhill skiing and snowboarding. It's one of the closest ski resorts to South Haven.
Distance: About 35 miles, 45 minutes by car.
5. Ice Fishing
- Lake Michigan: Ice fishing is popular on the lake during the colder months, especially around areas like South Haven.
Distance: Close by, just a short walk or drive depending on where you're fishing on the lake.
6. Winter Hiking & Sledding
- South Haven's City Parks: Local parks offer opportunities for winter hiking and sledding. Hutchins Lake is nearby and often visited for scenic walks.
Distance: Various parks are within 5 miles, about 10-15 minutes by car.
- Kal-Haven Trail: Offers a great place for winter hiking and enjoying the scenic outdoors.
Distance: About 5 miles, 10 minutes by car.
7. Holiday Events & Light Displays
- South Haven Winterfest: A winter festival held in South Haven that includes light displays, holiday events, and ice sculptures.
Distance: Occurs in downtown South Haven, about 1 mile or 5 minutes by car.