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Prime location! Dog friendly; close to beach, restaurants, shops! New kitchen!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Corner house, this side faces Huron
Corner house, this side faces Kalamazoo Street
Living room with tv
Living room with tv
Full kitchen with dishwasher, mini fridge, microwave, washer, dryer!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Prime location! Dog friendly; close to beach, restaurants, shops! New kitchen!

This family getaway sleeps 10 people (1 queen, 3 full, 2 twin beds). Vintage home w/ A/C, washer, dryer, full kitchen, + grill on deck. Recently updated kitchen and wraparound deck. It's only a 5-minute walk to South Beach, South Pier Lighthouse, Kids Corner, restaurants, shopping and a movie theater. Also close: golf courses, fishing charters, bike trails, vineyards, antique shops, art galleries and U-Pick orchards. This charming, spacious beach house is close to everything South Haven has to offer!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
House trained dogs under 40lbs allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and 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.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

South Haven

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Downtown, 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. The Fun Park and Kids Place Park are also worth visiting.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime location! Dog friendly; close to beach, restaurants, shops! New kitchen! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Prime location! Dog friendly; close to beach, restaurants, shops! New kitchen!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime location! Dog friendly; close to beach, restaurants, shops! New kitchen!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prime location! Dog friendly; close to beach, restaurants, shops! New kitchen! located?

Located in Downtown, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Warner Vineyards and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great location!

This was a great location and we were able to walk everywhere we went! We loved that we were able to bring our dog with us, but not sure we would again as it restricts us from staying all day at the beach! Communication with Tom & Peggy was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Short walk into town

Loved the location… easy walk into town and to the beach. We had a wonderful time. The hosts Tom and Peggy was super helpful. All 5 of the group said we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill S., South Bend, IN

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

Walk everywhere!

Fabulous location- bars, restaurants, marinas and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is fabulous! It was great to be able to walk to absolutely everything. The house is super clean and all bedroom's are spacious. The only downside is that the bathrooms are tiny, as is typical in an older home. A small cabinet with a ledge to keep things in and on would be helpful. But the location more than makes up for it. We would book this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Weekend Getaway

Stayed 2 nights with 3 other couples - had a great time! When we weren't walking to downtown or the beach, we had plenty of room to relax in the home. The kitchen is a little tight to do any serious cooking, but it was perfect for light breakfasts and snacks. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne W.

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

Second Visit

This was our second stay at this property. Exactly a year since our first stay. Everything was the same. Cannot beat the location, if your looking to hangout downtown a lot. The pet friendly nature of the property is what brought us back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

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

Close to DT South Haven

Great location. Perfect for a sisters weekend. Our weekend was too cold for the beach but we loved walking to restaurants, shops, and wine tasting. House was a little older but comfy furniture and a large kitchen table great for playing cards
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dave H.

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

South Haven Trip

Great location, just a block from downtown, and an easy walk to the beach. Neat old house, a good deal of space, kitchen had plenty of dishes, cutlery, and cookware; and had a ping pong table in the garage. We had a couple of issues with the house crop up during the week, and the host addressed them promptly and professionally. Would recommend to anyone going to South Haven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Close enough to walk to downtown and the beach!

Peggy was great at communicating with us and check in was a breeze. The property was just like the pictures and description online. We spent a lot of time on that great porch and so did our pups. We could walk to a variety of restaurants and the beach. We played Ping Pong and grilled out for Father’s Day. South Havens Farmers Market is Wednesday and Saturday. We went to both. We bought fresh veggies, fruit, sourdough bread and grass fed beef. The best part was we walked everywhere! No worrying about parking. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pat B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safety

Concern of loose boards on porch. We tripped on a loose board. No hand rail for ourdoor porch steps. Overall we loved the location, and vintage decor. Could use a little updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne W., Utica, MI

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

All about location

We are regulars in SoHa, and this is the absolute most convenient property for maximum South Beach and downtown enjoyment. Extra points for being dog friendly! Overall the house is clean, and could also use some general sprucing. Nothing that is a deal breaker, we are returning next year, but it does feel like everyone needs a little TLC. We were very comfortable, plenty of space for the 5 of us and the puppy. Looking forward to next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Phyllis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

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

Perfect girls weekend

We had a wonderful girls weekend in this lovely home. The location was perfect, just a few steps away from great shops, restaurants and the beach. The home was spotless and the bedrooms were large and very comfortable. Great communication with the owner as well. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we are hoping to plan a return visit soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

constance B.

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

Great location

This house is in a great location, close to downtown shopping, river walk, beaches. Nice wrap around porch to sit out in the evening. Would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J., Indianapolis

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

Great location!

Our family had a wonderful time staying here for our annual South Haven vacation. The house is steps from downtown and a few blocks from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Margaret G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun!

This was the perfect vacation location--on the edge of town, very close to the beach and walking distance to everything. Never used a car the whole week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

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

A Great Property in a Great Location

My friends and I rented out this property to enjoy South Haven after a long winter spent apart due to the pandemic. The property was clean and spacious, the proprietor professional, and the location perfect. All in all, we had a wonderful time and hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., South Bend, IN

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

Love this house.

Comfortable, great location and we can take our 4-legged family members!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Great Location

This property was spacious. There were some aesthetic issues (e.g. closet door handles were broken) but the important items were functional. The location was the greatest feature -- only ~1 block from the main street (Phoenix). Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy P.

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

Great location

We stayed here for a week while visiting with family in town. The location is just a block from the main drag and walkable to the beach. The house had plenty of room for my husband, daughter, myself and our dog.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

angelina p.

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

Great location

Great location. Very spacious and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I., Greenville, Illinois

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

Family trip to beach

We had a bit of problems with the air conditioner, but the owners resolved it quickly. It was a perfect getaway for our family (adult children and their spouses and children)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very Roomy!

Owners were super responsive and friendly, and the house was very spacious. Master on main floor was a nice touch as well. Location is ok...backs up to an apartment building so didn’t love that, but overall, a really good place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Kansas City, Missouri

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

Great location

Our three generation family stayed for a week at this charming home in the heart of South Haven. We walked to the restaurants, beach and kids corner. We very much enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S., Bloomington, IN

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

Most Enjoyable

Our family of four had a wonderful time staying here. We enjoyed walking 2 blocks to downtown, and just a few blocks to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Peggy Herrington

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Owners are from Chicago and have enjoyed vacationing in Southwest Michigan with their family for the past 10 years.

Why they chose this property

South Haven is our favorite vacation destination in the midwest. It's the quintessential Lake Michigan beach town, ideal for families, couples, or ladies' getaway weekends.

What makes this property unique

This spacious yet cozy cottage is only a 5-minute walk to the big waves at South Beach. Don't forget your camera--you'll want to capture the sunset from the South Haven Lighthouse pier. Afterwards, take a stroll up the beachwalk along the Black River and watch the boaters pass by. Enjoy dinner at one of South Haven's many restaurants, or relax with a cookout on the cottage's deck.

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