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A Fine Parsonage in the Country

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North patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • North Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs bedroom (3)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Laundry Room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Tub and Shower bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A Fine Parsonage in the Country

This beautiful farmhouse was once described as "a fine parsonage" for a country church that used to be located on the property. The old parsonage just received a total one year renovation. This home is located in a tranquil country setting and has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and will accommodate up to 8 people comfortably. Of course, there is brand new central air conditioning for your comfort, and there is whole house filtered and softened water. The first floor has newly refinished, original hardwood floors and the entire house enjoys new windows. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, including a large master with a Jack-n-Jill closet. A bonus bedroom is located on the first floor. One bathroom has an original beautiful claw foot tub and shower and the other bathroom has a walk-in shower with a built in seat. The kitchen has brand new appliances and cabinets, as well as a pass through window to the dining room to make entertaining easy. The new side by side refrigerator has filtered through the door water and ice and the new stove is a safe electric model with an easy to clean glass top and no open burners. There is also a new dishwasher and the mud room has a stacked washer and dryer. The dining room has a sliding glass door that leads to a brand new spacious deck with a patio set and grill. There is a second brand new deck located off of the combined laundry, mud and a second bathroom. There are ceiling fans throughout the home and brand new LED lighting fixtures.
This charming home is located on a large corner lot on over an acre of farmland, which is also. surrounded by hundreds of acres of farmland. There are many beautiful trees and shrubs throughout the huge yard, including a large maple with a 2 seat swing.
Downtown South Haven and the beaches are a 5 minute ride to the South and Fennville Wine Country and Saugatuck are a short ride to the North. The location is an ideal country setting right in the middle of Wine Country, beaches, golfing, hunting, snowmobiling, fishing, cross country skiing, hiking, biking and fall color tours.

Coming from the South on Route 31 take exit 26 (109th) (Dutch Farms), turn East (left) to 68th Street, then turn North (left) to the property.
Coming from the North on Route 31 take exit 30 (Glenn), turn South (right) on Blue Star to 114th, then turn East (left) and to the 68th Street and turn South (right) to the property.



- THIS IS NOT A PARTY DESTINATION.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 12 min drive - 16.5 km
  • South Beach - 14 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Oval Beach - 20 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 23 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pullman Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Waypost Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cogdal Vineyards - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PK's Lighthouse Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Fine Parsonage in the Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Fine Parsonage in the Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Fine Parsonage in the Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Fine Parsonage in the Country located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Michigan, North Beach and Kal Haven Trail. Virtue Cider and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Large, quiet, beautiful. Stay here!

I stayed in mid October 2022, perfect time of year to stay in South Haven. Beautiful vibrant trees and corn fields surrounding the property, very peaceful. Stayed with 5 other friends comfortably and happily. House is larger than it looks, and very cozy. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Great host as well. Thank you, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy C., Elk Grove Village, Illinois

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

This house was in the perfect location for our family wedding. It was roomy. Great yard. Great host

Great location in the country with great views from the porch. Quiet. Roomy house. Fantastic yard.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

maureen l.

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

Just perfect!

This was our second “ annual” visit to the parsonage home. All of our family reunited in the peaceful, comfortable and scenic home. While enjoying family time and beautiful views, we gathered for board games, wine & charcuterie boards and late night movies. We ran out of propane for the grill and notified our owner who replaced it within 15 minutes! We would recommend this lovely welcoming home to families and close friends too. We loved that we were in farm/winery country but only 10 minutes to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra L.

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

Mixed feelings

We had very mixed feelings about our experience. The place has charm, with hardwood floors and several beautiful antique pieces of furniture. Upon arrival, we soon noticed a cupboard in the kitchen that had a great deal of mouse droppings. There were mouse repellant pouches in every empty drawer, and electronic pest repellants plugged in on each level. We immediately contacted the host and asked if there was a rodent problem. He said he was not aware of a problem, but he apologized, and he came over while we were out and cleaned up the area. The repellant measures were pretty effective, because we did not see a live mouse during the rest of our stay. There was an odor and a couple of droppings that showed the problem was not completely resolved. On the other hand, the rest of the house looked clean, and the owner’s quick response was appreciated. He was also very gracious when we realized we had mistakenly reserved the property for only 3 days when we had intended to book for 4 days. We didn’t realize our mistake until the cleaning crew came while we were out and found our belongings still there. The host offered to either to extend our stay or to allow us to leave 4 hours later than the stated checkout time. We appreciate his leniency. So given each of these situations, we feel that the host was very responsive and did what he could to make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Wouldn't Hesitate to Come Back!

Property was exactly as described, well equipped and clean. Communication with the property owner was great. Worked perfect for 5 friends and myself to charter fishing out of South Haven. We all agree that we will be back! Thank you for the enjoyable stay Tavo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

carl C.

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

Weekend Stay

Home was fantastic, very clean

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

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

Comfortable & relaxed

Beautiful old yet updated farmhouse with plenty of charm and sweet ambiance! This was the perfect location for our first family get together with our adult children and their young families! 4 very cozy bedrooms with comfy beds and nice bedding in each, new windows were pretty obvious as the house stayed at a comfortable temperature with no draftiness. Nice shower and tub for the littles, towels provided! Washer and dryer came in very handy, so thoughtful to provide detergent. Really loved the conair cuisine coffee pot, bought some fresh beans and enjoyed awesome coffee every day! I think I need one 😉 Lots of room out back to run and play, there were beach toys available, a swing , plenty of movies and games for kids, adults too. It was so convenient and quite nice to have a pantry stocked with any spices ya may need! Pots, pans, baking dishes, powdered sugars, baking soda even, we contributed some items to the pantry stash as well, my son in law picked up some fresh fruit from the Dutch bakery just a few miles up the road and made a cobbler, it was so wonderful to have the baking supplies to be able to do that without having to run to grocery, which by the way is just about 7 minutes away, as well as the south haven beach and lighthouse just a mere 10 minutes away or so. We grabbed a pizza at a place not far in Pullman one night, it was very good and convenient on our travel day! The bottle of wine left was so kind, we loved it! Such a great place, I could go on and on! Tavo was very accommodating and communication was spot on!! I know we will look into coming back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

A great house in the Michigan countryside.

Very much enjoyed our stay in this clean and updated house in the Michigan countryside. Beautiful, scenic lot with a great overlook of green fields from the deck and a large lot of natural land. Tavo was very accommodating and went above and beyond to make our stay an enjoyable one (including providing linens and towels, firewood, and setting up some Disney music for our little one when we got there). He also responded very quickly to a couple questions we had prior to our trip as well as one we had right when we got there, and was very helpful. We love getting away to Michigan whenever we can, and this was a great location for getting to different areas (South Haven, Saugatuck, and Holland). Great house and great host, We had a wonderful stay. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Relaxing residence with lots of privacy and easy access to South Haven

This is a rehabbed property which is situated in the country, yet just an easy 12-minute drive to South Haven. Very relaxing atmosphere with 2 decks, and fire pit, looking out on a pastoral setting. Spacious with 3 bedrooms upstairs, and one on main floor. The main floor is accessible with two steps up to the main entrance. Both bathrooms are on the main floor. Very-well equipped kitchen, with a LARGE pantry with so many items useful for the kitchen. Furnishings are from an earlier era. During these times of COVID, we did alot of meal prep and consumption on-site, and very much appreciated the sense of space and distance from others. Eateries in South Haven seemed crowded, and with not as clear observed precautions around distancing. Finally, the proprietor is very responsive, with excellent communication. There was a repair issue attended to the same day, with clear communication of timing, and of the resolution, so that we were able to maintain distance. Worked well for what we were looking for; we'd stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

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

Cute little farmhouse!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There were plenty of beaches close by. Walmart and Meijer were a short drive away for groceries. The farmhouse is located on a nice size lot with lots of room for kids to play. Very charming and quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Perfect for a quiet stay in the country

We had a great stay. We loved the farmhouse! There was so much room for the kids to play. The firepit was a nice place to relax after spending the day at the beach nearby. The owner was great with communication and notes left in the house with how things work. They even had beach toys for the kids! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

maureen l.

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

Country charm

Absolutely lovely!! The home was immaculate, very comfortable and so relaxing. The beautiful views from the surrounding farmland created such a tranquil setting. Tavo provided everything you could think of for an extended stay. From bottles of wine to welcome us to every kitchen utensil, it was all covered. There was an outdoor swing, a new BBQ grill on a lovely deck and even a firepit! We are hoping to rent this home again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Great trip

We loved our stay. Great location in the country but close to lots of fun things to do. Property was exactly as listed and owner was super helpful with any questions we had. It is a rural area, though, and the WiFi was in and out after a storm. Overall, lovely property and great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely place - scenic area

The house was just as advertised in the photos. Great size, lovely re-do. It is out in the country a bit but is quite scenic, with a modern rustic farm feel. It’s a close drive to the Lake Michigan beaches and other sites. The one downside for us - there was no WiFi, cable or even local antenna, so no ability to even watch the local news. This was rough as WiFi was advertised and we were counting on that (I had some work and 11 year old in tow). Also because it’s pretty rural, my cell reception was not great. I understand WiFi is to be added, but if you need it, would clarify that before booking. Apart from that, it was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice and Quiet

Enjoyed our stay. Nice property, away from the hustle and bustle. South Haven and Saugatuck both close for many activities. When cable TV and WiFi are installed the place will be complete.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Perfect for a family (or 2)

My husband and I spent 3 nights here with our 2 kids, ages 7 & 10. It was absolutly perfect! The house was very clean. The master bed was so comfortable (what kind of mattress is that?). The outdoor space was lovely and peaceful with a new, clean grill and an awesome fire pit in the huge back yard. Its location is great- right in between South Haven and Saugatuck. The owner was very reachable and kind. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Perfect stay! Exactly what we expected!

This is exactly as listed. Lovely, clean farm house in the country. Gorgeous views! Clean! Host was prompt to respond to questions and share area information. A 10-15 minute drive to the public beach in downtown South Haven & just a 5 minute drive to a neighborhood beach. We would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

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

GREAT STAY AT BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY

We enjoyed every minute at this pleasant, quite house and property. Plenty of space for our family of 4. Could easily sleep 8-10. Lots of special, extra touches throughout house, comp wine, thoughtful decor, night light under bath, too many to mention. Real farmland in the country even though you're only 20 minutes from the beach. Quiet and relaxing in the beautiful yard with many trees, bushes, flowers, and a tree swing! Would highly recommend this property if you're looking for a quite, pleasant space to entertain or relax or both.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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