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Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Idlewood cottage
Front of home with patio
Exterior
Exterior
Living room with DVD player and cable television

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Main Level - Bedroom 1 (Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs - Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs - Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs - Bunk - Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs - Primary - Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Main level - Bathroom 1

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

Master - Bathroom 3

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

Upstairs - Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub

Idlewood Cottage is a spacious 2400 sf modern home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and play space in basement located in the Harbor Club Resort. Features comfortable, quality furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, and seasonal outdoor gas grill. Equipped with cable TV, Wi-Fi, DVD player, Smart TVs, central air, and washer/dryer. First floor bedroom suite (no stairs) with attached bath, and four additional bedrooms on second level. Idlewood is the perfect year-round retreat.

The space and amenities
-Heated indoor-outdoor community pool and hot tub, open year-round (steps from home at end of block)
-Second outdoor pool, open Memorial Day to Labor Day (5 to 7-minute walk from home)
-Marina with boat rentals (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
-Shared firepit, located steps from home
-On-site laundry
-Desk and monitor for working remotely
-High-speed Wi-Fi, 4 televisions and Comcast cable
-Boardgames and books
-Kid friendly conveniences for use include stroller, pack-n-play, high-chair, and more
-Finished basement play space with TV, table hockey and foosball table
-Bikes, beach chairs, more
-Two outdoor patios with grill and outdoor dining
-Parking

Sampling of what’s nearby:
-Newcome Beach: ½ mile
-North Beach (bathrooms, concessions, playground): 1.5 miles
-South Beach and splash pad: 2 miles
-Plus 3 more nearby beach access points
-Downtown South Haven: 1.7 miles
-Kids Corner Park: 2 miles
-Lake Arvesta: 10-minute drive
-Blueberry picking: Two locations within 10-minute drive
-Kal-Haven Biking and Walking Trail: 5-minute drive
-Michigan Maritime Museum: about 2 miles
-Wineries and Breweries: Several options within a 10-mile radius
-Michigan Theater: about 2 miles
-Rocket Arcade: about 2 miles
-Skiing and Tubing: within 40-minute drive
-Ice Skating (rink and rentals): downtown South Haven in winter
-Saugatuck, MI: 23-minute drive

Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
-First floor bedroom (main level, no stairs): Queen, en suite bathroom
-Main bedroom: King, en suite bathroom, second floor
-Bedroom 3: Queen
-Bedroom 4: Queen
-Bedroom 5: Twin bunk over full bed, plus roll away cot (sleeps up to 4)
-Shared hallway bathroom: Sink, tub, shower, toilet

Notes: Idlewood is in a resort community with shared green space. This is not a property with a large backyard but instead offers shared greenspaces, community fire pits, walking trails, and community pools and of course close access to South Haven's amazing beaches. If you are looking for a large, private back yard, this may not be the right home for you.
Please keep in mind that hot tub and pool availability may suddenly change due to mechanical failures or emergency cleaning. The pool and hot tub is professionally managed and we will do our best to ensure quickest availability as possible.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 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

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
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

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, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Kal Haven Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • South Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Kal Haven Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Loretta (Lori) Browder

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Board game loving family of four who appreciates a lazy afternoon at the beach and good friends to celebrate life with.

Why they chose this property

South Haven is our oasis from the hustle and bustle of our busy Chicago life. We've been renting properties in South Haven for the past 10-years and hope Idlewood Cottage will connect us with our own extended family from Michigan more often. Our hope is Idlewood will inspire you to be a little more 'idle', too.

What makes this property unique

Located near all the best that South Haven has to offer but nestled in a quiet, resort community.

Languages:

English