A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
At the centre of it all
Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
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Walk to South Beach
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Balcony
Toys
Barbecue grill
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Explore the area
South Haven, MI
Southside Municipal Marina
Place, Southside Municipal Marina
1 min walk
North Beach
Place, North Beach
6 min walk
South Beach
Place, South Beach
8 min walk
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
3rd level loft
4 Single Beds
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Front living room
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Outdoor shower
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16
*** A RENTAL AGREEMENT MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CHECK IN.
Once part of the historic Grandview Hotel overlooking the bluff, this beautifully renovated 3-level home offers one of the best locations in South Haven — just a 1-minute walk to downtown and a short stroll to the beach, riverfront, harbor, and marina. Guests love the unbeatable walkability, stunning views, and spacious layout perfect for families and groups.
From the home’s multiple decks (front and back on every level), guests enjoy bluff views, treetop views, views of the river from both the front and back of the property, and beautiful Lake Michigan views. Morning light, evening sunsets, and year-round scenery make this home truly special.
Inside, the home features three full levels of living space, multiple family rooms, flexible sleeping areas, and thoughtful touches designed to accommodate groups of all sizes. Historic charm blends seamlessly with modern updates throughout.
Located steps from restaurants, shopping, ice cream, coffee, and lakefront paths, guests can park once and walk everywhere. Families especially love that Kids’ Corner — one of the best playgrounds in the area — is only a few blocks away.
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Indoor Features & Entertainment
• Smart TVs in every bedroom and every living area • Kids’ indoor play area • Games, cards & family activities • Multiple living/sitting areas across 3 floors • Spacious layout perfect for large families & friend groups
• Fully equipped kitchen • New stainless steel appliances (stove, dishwasher & refrigerator) • Drip coffee maker + Keurig • Large dining table seating 8 • Huge kitchen island with 6 additional bar seats • Plenty of prep space for cooking and entertaining
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Outdoor Features
• Fire pit • Outdoor dining table + additional bench seating • Gas grill • Decks on every level (front + back) • Scenic views from all sides • Steps to riverfront paths, parks, and beaches
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Family-Friendly Amenities
• Pack & play • Highchair • Indoor kids’ play space • Walkable to Kids’ Corner playground & park • Multiple room configurations ideal for families with children
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Parking
• Driveway parking for 3 vehicles
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Why Guests Love This Home
• True walk-everywhere location • One of the best view combinations in town (bluff, treetops, river, and Lake Michigan) • Spacious 3-level layout perfect for groups • Tons of indoor and outdoor living space • Family-friendly setup with thoughtful amenities • Historic charm combined with modern comforts
Large groups or families looking to share houses near each other we have partnered with our backyard neighbors for extra room if needed! You can find their listing at www.simplysouthhaven.com and look for the Huron Street house.
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We do not allow pets as many guests have allergies
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside on multiple decks
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Roll trash out to EDGE & FACING the street, if checking out on Saturday/Sunday & ROLL BACK up if it is late monday and trash has been collected!
Important information
You need to know
Property # 296653
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
South Haven
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Downtown, a neighbourhood in South Haven. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
South Haven Center for the Arts - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
South Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Bangor Station - 19 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
South Beach Cafe - 8 min walk
Culver's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Burger King - 17 min walk
Clementine's - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16?
As of 11 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16 on 8 Apr 2027 start from £1,073, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16 located?
This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Southside Municipal Marina and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and South Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a beautiful property with plenty of room for all 10 guests for my daughter’s bridal shower. Every place we sat was cozy and comfy. Loved the big kitchen and living area. The views of the harbor and lake were amazing. We can’t wait to come back for a big family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
Thank you Christi! So glad you enjoyed your stay and the layout of the property.... and the beautiful views! Thank you for being such great guests! Would love to host you again!
Beautiful property, although it could use a few updates. The lake view is excellent, and watching the sunset from the third floor was a highlight of our stay.The host was very responsive to our concerns. Unfortunately, the house was not ready when we arrived for check-in, as the housekeeper had not yet come to clean. We walked into a home with the beds stripped and the house still needing to be cleaned. There was also a fruit fly issue. However, the homeowner quickly addressed both concerns and arranged for the cleaners to come.Despite these issues, we enjoyed the property and a good time was had by all!
The home was very nice. There were some inconsistencies in the different versions of the information (beach gear in the basement but there was not access to the basement). In kitchen, there were only two table knives. It would be helpful to have directions for operating the ice machine. We figured it out. But we had a very nice time at the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our home.
Thank you as well for the helpful feedback. We recently finished a big basement project and are in the process of reorganizing where we store our beach gear, so we apologize for the inconsistency in the information. We'll be updating our house guide to reflect the current setup.
We also appreciate you letting us know about the table knives. During our busy summer season, items occasionally disappear between turnovers, and we would have been happy to bring more over had we known. Those are now replaced so thank you!
The suggestion to include instructions for the ice maker is a great one and we'll be adding those to our information book.
Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Enjoyed our stay at the house! Plenty of room for our family of 7 adults and one baby. Great location. Easy to walk to beach and shops/restaurants. Friendly neighborhood.
Excellent location in South Haven - walking distance to downtown and the beach. Wonderful open first floor kitchen, dining room, and living room space to be all together.
We loved your home!! It was beautiful and very spacious for our family. The location was close to downtown, which was perfect. We will definitely rent it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad you enjoyed our space with your family, as well as the close walk to downtown! We look forward to having you back again!
The house was perfect for us as 5 women getting together for a girls' weekend in South Haven. Close to downtown close to the beach, and the third floor balcony was great for visiting and watching the sunset and storms. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
samantha t.
19 Feb 2018
Winter vacation
Had an amazing time will definitely be back soon. Thank u so much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
So glad you had a great time at Icebreaker’s and enjoyed the house and it’s location! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. Plenty of. bedrooms and beds for everyone and lots of room for our large family. It was a great location with many deck views
We would love to stay there again sometime when all the kids come to
Perfect place to stay in South Haven.
The house was clean and was very much like all the descriptions. We used grill every night.
We had 6 people and a baby and had way more than enough room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival
8/10 Good
Fred & Cynthia F.
16 Aug 2015
Spacious gathering space for a large family
The spacious kitchen/family room felt roomy enough for our large family. The fenced backyard with a large deck provided a safe space for the younger children especially. Being close to town was handy too.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay and the house accommodated your large family! That's exactly how it was designed! Nice to hear the fenced in back yard helped with the kiddos!
Check in and communication was seamless. Home was breathtaking, clean, inviting, perfect for our party of 12, and room for more. We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Jill (host) was super accommodating. The beach, pier and downtown were all within walking distance. We had such a good time we are going to make plans for an annual girls weekend. Thank you Jill!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
18 Jun 2018
Perfect location. Short walk to shops, restaurants and the beach. Didn't drive the whole time were t
We loved Panellas place! Plenty of room for the whole family. The house was super clean. The views were fantastic. It was a relaxing, hassle-free, enjoyable stay. I would definitely recommend that anyone visiting South Haven stay at the Panellas Place. We will not have to shop around for places to stay again. This will be our go-to place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for the awesome review! So glad you enjoyed your stay at the house and the convenient location! Hope to see you again soon in the near future!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
kathy r.
2 Mar 2017
Perfect location for Icebreakers
Stayed 2 nights with a group of 12 people for icebreakers. Loved the location, roomy kitchen and living room. The couple lucky enough to arrive last stayed in the upper level and had a beautiful view of the water (and those of us there early enough to see the sunset enjoyed that from the upper level). Accommodations were excellent, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much! Glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious accomodations of the kitchen/family room and the amazing views and sunsets from the third level! Come back and visit with us soon!
About the host
Hosted by Jill - Owner
I grew up in South Haven and spent my entire childhood just minutes from this home. After attending Michigan State, I moved to Florida, but my heart has always stayed here. My family and closest friends still live in South Haven, and I return with my own family every summer. Hosting this home allows me to share the joy, beauty, and memories of this special town with others. I currently live in Tampa, Florida, but South Haven will always be “home.”
Why they chose this property
I purchased and lovingly renovated this home in 2005 because of its extraordinary character and history. The property is over 100 years old and was originally part of the iconic Grand Hotel overlooking the bluff. The neighborhood offers the perfect blend of charm, walkability, and peaceful views. It’s ideal for gathering family and friends, and the upgraded amenities and open layout were designed specifically for entertaining and creating unforgettable memories.
What makes this property unique
This home stands out with three levels of expansive decks overlooking both the lake and the river — offering rare front-and-back water views and picture-perfect sunsets.
Inside, the open-concept layout is designed for effortless entertaining, featuring an oversized family room with abundant seating for large groups. A spacious third-floor family loft provides another gathering area with stunning panoramic water views — a favorite spot for morning coffee or sunset watching.
Step outside to the huge back deck, complete with a large dining table, plenty of seating, and a cozy fire pit surrounded by chairs and a built-in wrap-around bench. It’s the ultimate space for cookouts, s’mores, gatherings, or simply relaxing under the stars.
With multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces, incredible views on every level, and thoughtful touches throughout, this home is perfect for family reunions, multi-family stays, or group getaways.
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