Entire home

4 BR 3 BA for 12 - steps to North Beach, walk to Downtown, off-street parking!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Everything you need to prepare and serve meals for everyone. Service for 12+ ppl

Shared patio is great for relaxing and people watching

A 3 min walk straight down Avery St to North Beach- no stairs, no stress!

Facing the building, The Oakland South is on the right, and shared patio on left

Gather round the quartz island featuring undermount microwave and
seats for 3

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
‪6 min walk‬
Place, South Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Kal Haven Trail
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st floor Queen Room - Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Queen Room - Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Additional Sleep Options

1 Single Sofa Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bunk Room - Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom - Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

1st floor

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

2nd floor Hall Bathroom

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

En Suite Primary Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

4 BR 3 BA for 12 - steps to North Beach, walk to Downtown, off-street parking!

At the Oakland South, you’ll find 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, private parking, lots of space, and a fresh, cozy interior- all just steps from North Beach!

Check out our last remaining summer 2026 openings (as of September 2025). If you don’t see the dates you’re interested in, please inquire! Sometimes there is flexibility with our bookings or to be put on our waitlist!

- Now through May…
- Memorial Day Weekend
- May 30 to June 6
- June 6 to 14
- June 14 to 20
- June 20 to 27
- June 27 to July 4
- August 15 to 22
- August 22 to 29
- August 29 & on!

Be sure to take advantage of great late summer or early spring weather and all South Haven has to offer at lower nightly rates during the leisurely bumper seasons!

About The Oakland South
This historic vacation rental sits one block from gorgeous North Beach and its family friendly playground & concessions. Located in historic Monroe Park, our place boasts four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, loads of living space, lake views to the west and a beautifully appointed kitchen with marina views to the east. Sit on the front patio and enjoy people watching and sunsets on the lake. Grill on the private deck, play yard games on a soft green lawn, and watch boats pass by from the back yard.

Beds & Baths
- 4 bedrooms: 1 King, 2 Queens, 4 twins (set up as 2 bunk beds)
- pack-n-play available
- 3 full bathrooms: all showers have privacy glass, en-suite master bath, first floor bathroom adjacent to queen bedroom, and shared hall bathroom has dual sinks and shower-tub combo
-Twin daybed on landing

The entire home and private deck are yours to enjoy. The front & back lawns and the front patio are common areas shared with our neighbors and their guests at the Oakland North. There are two dedicated off-street parking spaces for this unit.

South Haven’s Year Round Special Events
Early September *Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Fest; South Haven Farm Market open through mid-October
Mid September *South Haven Jazz Fest; South Haven Farm Market open through mid-October
Thanksgiving Weekend is Holiday in the Park...Enjoy holiday lights, a visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, s'mores at the warming center, ice skating, a festive pup parade and more to kick off the season
New Year's Eve Beach Ball with DJ, dancing and fireworks...loads of (free!) fun leading up to midnight
The Ice Breaker - First Weekend of February! - heats up downtown with it's annual Snowsuit Fashion Show, outdoor ice sculpting, chili cook-off, cardboard sled racing, frozen fish fling, fire-pits for s'mores, Pub Slide, horse-drawn wagon rides, ice skating and live entertainment all weekend.

Link to Events:
https://www.southhaven.org/events-home

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Park in designated spots. Add’l cars must park on street, at own risk. No parking directly in front of unit (per City).

Do not block shared driveway or neighbors’ entries/exits for any reason, at any time.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

South Haven

Located on a river, this holiday home is in North Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven. Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.

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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Michigan Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
South Haven Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
South Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

Bangor Station - 19 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Clementine's - ‬15 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪Cafe Julia - ‬17 min walk
‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 BR 3 BA for 12 - steps to North Beach, walk to Downtown, off-street parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 BR 3 BA for 12 - steps to North Beach, walk to Downtown, off-street parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 BR 3 BA for 12 - steps to North Beach, walk to Downtown, off-street parking!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 BR 3 BA for 12 - steps to North Beach, walk to Downtown, off-street parking! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

22 Sept 2025

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

Great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

2 Oct 2025

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

We throughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were PERFECT! The hosts went out of their to answer our questions and make our visit A

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

5 Oct 2025

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

Great location- easy walk to either the beach or town.The house was so pretty and well equipped.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

21 Aug 2025

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

Great location and house was as advertised - beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

10 Sept 2025

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

This is an amazing property, kid friendly, and has a lot of attention to detail! The property is decorated beautifully, is very comfortable, and the location is phenomenal! We want to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

24 Aug 2025

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

Excellent location. House is clean, roomy with all the amenities. We had a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

26 Aug 2025

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

Very comfortable, clean and convenient!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

21 Sept 2025

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

We had the best trip in South Haven and absolutely loved this property. The location was perfect. You can walk to town or the beach and it had everything we needed for every age! Owners were so friendly and helpful. Cannot recommend enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

13 Sept 2025

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

Great location! Easy walk to the beach. :) :)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

20 Jun 2025

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

Gorgeous property

This property was beautifully updated and appointed with everything our family needed for our 5- day stay. The location is amazing, with lake views in the front and harbor views in back. Close to everything. We’re already thinking of booking again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

17 Jul 2025

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

Beautiful property. Incredible location. The pictures don’t do it justice this property has everything you need. We had the best family getaway. We enjoyed morning walks to the beach, coffee on the back porch and sunset views on the front porch. This property is close to everything. You can walk to the beach and to town in minutes. We’ve been coming to South Haven for years and this was by far our favorite stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

10 Oct 2025

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

WOW! Everything is just as it's pictured. We had an excellent time, walked on the beach, walked into town, enjoyed cooking in the kitchen, and games at the large table with 6 of us was awesome. The bedrooms are all great, beds are comfortable, and the bathrooms for each couple worked well. Parking was perfect, and for those of you who bike. There were two paths you could get to right from the house. Van Buren path and the Kal-Haven path. We biked them both, and returning to the house each day was perfect. Can't say enough positive points. We hope we can work out a plan to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

26 Jun 2025

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

Lovely Father’s Day Weekend

Gorgeous home with everything you could need and more, in a perfect location! I lived in South Haven for 3 years and my parents had never been, so this was just a wonderful introduction for them. Thank you very much for sharing your home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcie D.

6 Sept 2024

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

Perfect place by the beach

We loved staying here. The beds were so comfortable, the kitchen was fully stocked and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. This is a perfect place!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie L.

1 Apr 2025

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

Everything and more

A beautiful home with every convenience that was both comfortable and luxurious all within walking distance to the beach. Would highly recommend !

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

6 Apr 2025

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

Weekend getaway

Had the best weekend getaway with the girls. This house had everything we need to make the best birthday ever. The beach was super close and even though it was too cold to enjoy, looking out the front window at the beautiful sunset made us feel like it was a beach weekend. House was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

missy d.

21 Aug 2024

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

Perfect vacation!

We had a wonderful stay and a beautiful property. Very close to the beach and downtown. Wonderful amenities and beautifully updated house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

16 Jul 2024

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

LOVED the short walk to the beach!!

Great location, very close to North Beach. Loved that there was parking for two cars in the lot outback. The gas grill was nice for cooking out and the kitchen was great and fully stocked for making meals. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

21 Jul 2024

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

Summer Family Beach Week

Great location to enjoy North Beach and beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets. Very charming home, comfortable and well appointed.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

31 Mar 2022

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

Great Stay Close to The Beach

Loved staying at this VRBO on North Beach! We had a wonderful vacation. The proximity to the water was perfect, loved all the details of the house and rooms, and our family had an amazing time. Will definitely come back to stay again!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

16 Mar 2022

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

Long Weekend

Great stay. The Oakland South had everything we needed for a cozy long weekend with the kids.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

10 Jul 2022

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

Great Location

House was very clean and location was great. 5 minute walk to the beach. Views of both north beach and the harbor.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

16 Jun 2022

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

Awesome Kid Friendly Rental!

Absolutely LOVED this VRBO. Very kid friendly which was nice as we were traveling with 3 2 years and a 6 year old between 3 families. The walk to the beach was super easy and the view from the front porch is great, can even catch of glimpse of the sunset. Would def stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022