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THE B-HIVE: 5 BDRMS. 3 FULL BATHS. ACCOMMODATES 11 GUESTS!

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Welcome to the B-Hive located at 98 Avery Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090.
Welcome to the B-Hive located at 98 Avery Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090.
Welcome to the B-Hive located at 98 Avery Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090.
Welcome to the B-Hive located at 98 Avery Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090.
Welcome to the B-Hive located at 98 Avery Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
South Haven, MI
  • North Beach
    2 min walk
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    7 min walk
  • Warner Vineyards
    13 min walk
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    30 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

THE B-HIVE: 5 BDRMS. 3 FULL BATHS. ACCOMMODATES 11 GUESTS!

"THE B-HIVE"
98 Avery Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Accommodates eleven (11) guests in five bedrooms and three full bathrooms.

The 'B-Hive' is available for rent to mature, quiet, respectful and responsible families only. If you are looking for a place to let it all hang out, please continue your search as this is not the property for you. No bachelor nor bachelorette parties. No graduation parties. No parties!

Our home is ideally suited for families with young children as it is located just steps away from South Haven's beautiful North Beach. The key to this location is that there are no huge hills nor endless staircases to climb up and down when walking to and from the beach. This is an important detail many property owners forget to share when describing the location of their property!!!

The B-Hive has five (5) bedrooms with three (3) full bathrooms. The bedrooms consist of four queen beds and the fifth bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed. All of the rooms are tastefully decorated providing a comfortable feel throughout.

Please click on our up to date availability calendar to see if your desired dates are currently available.

New fixtures, finishes and furnishings! The house has been remodeled with new finishes and appliances while maintaining the feel of it's original character and architectural details. The outdoor patio is approximately 400 square feet and is perfect for a barbecue after a relaxing day at the beach. Within walking distance are several excellent restaurants, parks, shops, and the new municipal marina.

With something for everyone, the B-Hive is without question the best location for your family's summer vacation!

Please click on our availability calendar to see if your dates are available.

Three full baths!!! We often hear from our guests that previously rented homes that accommodate eleven (11) guests with only one or two bathrooms. Do not spend your vacation waiting in line to use the bathroom. The B-Hive has three beautiful bathrooms for your use. Two full bathrooms are located on the first floor and one full bathroom is located on the second floor. The first floor south bathroom is a private en-suite bath dedicated to that bedroom. There is also a 50 gallon, high efficiency, quick recovery hot water heater so the last of your group taking a shower does not have to do so with ice cold water. Just a few of the many details we paid attention to when remodeling the B-Hive.

Please click on our availability calendar to see if your dates are available.

No hills! No stairs! No bluffs!: Remember these words when booking your family's summer vacation. How relaxing is the vacation when you have to walk up an endless flight of stairs after a long relaxing day at the beach?

Please click on our up to date calendar to see if your desired dates are currently available.

Please note that rates and availability are subject to change without notice. The rates do not include cleaning and rental service fees. Please send us an inquiry for a quote for your desired dates.

Property manager

Michael Biedermann
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We can help arrange child care services.

Events

No events allowed
No parties, reunions, etc. of any type.

Pets

No pets allowed
No exceptions! Please do not ask!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on our property.
We rent our home to mature, respectful and responsible adults only. Please do not consider our home as a place to host a party, reunion, etc.
Three cars maximum parked side by side are allowed on the driveway. Pleased do not block our neighbors driveways.
We ask that you please keep your voice and music levels to a minimum at all times. Some of our neighbors may sleep with their windows open.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: No parties, reunions, etc. of any type.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this vacation home is on a lake. Warner Vineyards and Kal Haven Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 2 min walk
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 7 min walk
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 15 min walk
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive
  • South Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marsha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls/friend
Perfection location for us. 1 block to the beach, 1 block to the coffee shops and a short walk each night into town for dinner. Two bedrooms on the mail level worked out well. Love the huge sectional in the great room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bee hive
Michael was a great host and even brought us new beach chairs and towels,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay at the B-Hive
We loved our stay at the Beehive. The house was well stocked and clean. We especially love the great location and easy walk to the beach in downtown. The host responded quickly to any questions we asked. Would love to go back again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

B S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location in SoHa
Short but sweet stay. Great location! We hope to get back to this very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We are a family with 6 adults, 3 kids 4,5,7 and an infant. The property was in a great location! Quick walk to beach even with small children! Easy walk to restaurants and shops. House was clean, had a well stocked kitchen, everything you need. The 3 full bathrooms were ideal for our family. The dining table and huge couch were perfect for us all to be together! The washer/dryer was a plus to wash suits and towels after the beach. The host was very responsive when we reached out. The middle upstairs bedroom was quite warm for sleeping, a fan was provided but a window air conditioner would be helpful. The mattress in that room is worn. We are a family that doesn’t wear shoes in the house so we thought a tall shoe rack would come in handy. To summarize, the bhive was a great choice and we would highly recommend it to other families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house great location
House is large for family vacation close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect for our Memorial Day weekend get away. Close to North Beach. Loved the big, comfy sectional! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is everything
We had a pleasant stay however the bed upstairs desperately needs replaced and doesn’t offer a restful sleep at all. We have a year and a half and 4.5 year old who fell often in the living room area too since there is a step down into the living room so just be aware if you have young kids. Overall this rental worked for us but would have liked a more kid friendly place. You can’t beat this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Well appointed property, found everything we needed to make meals at home. The big family room and comfortable sectional were perfect for our game nights. Short walk to beautiful North Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great location. Very clean

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Great house -- great location. Beautiful and plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Lea M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good experience
Overall, we had a good experience. We had a couple of issues and the owner/manager immediately responded and remedied the problem as best as possible. The house is charming and the location is prime—just a short 3 minute walk to North Beach. The home is starting to show some wear and tear and needs a little TLC; especially the upstairs. The upstairs furniture needs to be refreshed. The two upstairs queen mattresses desperately need to be replaced and fresh paint is needed upstairs too. The air conditioning barely works upstairs, if at all. You basically have to crank the air to 67° and wait for it to cool down upstairs while freezing the downstairs. Fans were provided but it just wasn’t enough. The cold air return ducts throughout the house are covered in dust. Would I rent this place again or recommend it? MAYBE... I was actually hoping to rent the same house for next year because it is charming and the location is great, but I think we might try somewhere else instead. Oh and the house isn’t yellow it’s white . Very confusing when pulling up to the rental the picture online need to be retaken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teagan and Alden R., Springfield il

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Beach Vacation!
Beautiful, comfortable home super close to the beach. Loved our week there! Plenty of space for all of us to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARJIE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Beehive Stay
Check-in and communications were easy. House was clean and well supplied. Location was amazing in terms of just a 5-minute walk to North Beach. Minor improvements could be made to broken blind cords, worn bath rugs and toss bed pillows, and some worn toss blankets. Generally, the Beehive was a great place to stay for a large family or 2-3 smaller families together. We would gladly book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darcie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation!!
This was our first vacation since covid. We had a wonderful time hanging out with family and friends. We would highly recommend this house. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day Memories!
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean and well prepared for our arrival. There is plenty of room throughout the entire layout and the large sectional in the main living area is very comfortable, clean and relaxing after a day at the beach. The beach is truly a short 2 minute walk and leads to you a great beach location. Check in/out was smooth and contactless. We hope to book this house again when it's available!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family trip
Beautiful house that comfortably accommodated my family, my sister's family and our parents for a few wonderful days. Short walk to the beach and downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable home and so close to the beach
We stayed with my mom, sister, and my two children (2 and 4). There were plenty of bathrooms and the house was very clean. Best part is it is on the same street as North Beach. We were able to walk with a day's worth of beach gear, two small children, and I'm 7mos pregnant. No stairs from the driveway to the beach and an easy walk, even for young kids. Definitely would recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

lexi h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends trip
We had such a great weekend at this property! The location was amazing and close to absolutely everything. We didn’t drive once the whole weekend, but enjoyed our nice walks to dinner and the beach. The house was very clean and just as described. A perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Esther B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families!
We love the B-hive and it's close-proximity to the beach. Staying here is convenient, spacious and easy which is so necessary when traveling with young kids. We look forward to returning!

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The house was set up well with lots of room for family and friends. It is located close to the beach and easy walk to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Carl t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bee Hive 7/20 - 7/27/2019
It was generally a nice property in a great location. It worked well for 8 adults. I felt a main negative were the conditions of the mattresses. All seemed past their prime, especially upstairs in the south bedroom. Also, as an energy ad safety matter, the hot water temperature should be reduced, especially with young children in the house. Some other minor maintenance items were noted, such as the ice maker was not functional, and the ceiling fan in the middle bedroom upstairs did not work. These items did not detract significantly from an enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Great spot for family fun! Plenty of room to hang out as a family and eat as a family. Great location- didn’t get back in the car until we drove home- close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation!
This house looks exactly as it does in the pictures. The space is beautiful, and the location is very convenient. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Esther B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the BHive
We had a wonderful experience renting the Bhive. The house was perfect and met all our needs and more!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Michael Biedermann

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We love South Haven! It is a place that is very special to our family. We have welcomed and said good bye to members of our family on the beach. Our children are the fifth generation in our family enjoying the beautiful beaches of South Haven.

Why they chose this property

We are parents of four young children. We wanted a beach house to escape from the hustle and bustle and focus on family. Historic Monroe Park is the neighborhood that is directly adjacent to the North Beach. The key to this location is there are no huge hills nor endless staircases to climb up and down when going to and from the beach. Kind of an important thing to remember with small children and grandparents who want to join you down at the waters edge.

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location!

Languages:

English

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