Neat and Tidy Cottage, walk to Beach, close to all SOHA attractions!

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Entire home

Living room with crate and barrel queen pullout sofa, large picture window

Large eat in kitchen, fully stocked with all you need to cook or bbq.

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

North Beach

9 min walk

Michigan Maritime Museum

3 min drive

Warner Vineyards

4 min drive

Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)

28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

2 Double Futons

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

main

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

"Take Me to the Beach" is a charming two-bedroom cottage (approximately 900 sq ft) that has been recently renovated and outfitted with comfortable furniture and bedding. The main bedroom features a queen bed, a large closet, and a dresser. The second bedroom includes a full-size bed with a twin trundle that pulls out. The living room is equipped with a Samsung Smart TV, preloaded with Netflix and Hulu, and a futon for extra sleeping space if needed. The bathroom has been newly renovated and includes a deep soaking tub and a Kohler shower head. The large kitchen is fully stocked with basic spices and olive/cooking oil provided.

The cottage is situated on a quiet, tree-lined street approximately a 5-minute walk from First St Beach. It boasts a large yard with a firepit and on-site parking for three cars. We are just a short walk (about five houses) from 1st Street Beach, a smaller beach with limited public access, or a brief bike ride or quick drive to town or the larger public beaches. Two bikes are provided, along with yard games for outdoor fun! Guests are reminded to bring their own beach towels.

Looking for more space? Our sister cottage, which has three bedrooms, is also available. You can view the other listing by following the provided link.

https://www.vrbo.com/1909552?unitId=2472069

Property manager

Brigitte Buthman

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Van Buren State Park, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights. The Fun Park and Forever Curious Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 9 min walk
Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive
Warner Vineyards - 4 min drive
Kal Haven Trail - 5 min drive
South Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

Bangor Station - 20 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
‪Biggby Coffee - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Neat and Tidy Cottage, walk to Beach, close to all SOHA attractions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Neat and Tidy Cottage, walk to Beach, close to all SOHA attractions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Neat and Tidy Cottage, walk to Beach, close to all SOHA attractions!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Neat and Tidy Cottage, walk to Beach, close to all SOHA attractions! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

16 August 2024

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

Cottage stay

Nice, clean cottage in a quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed walking, biking, and going to the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne l.

5 August 2024

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

Great spot

The cottage was clean, comfortable, and just what we needed for a few days away. Smaller beaches within walking distance and the larger ones a short car ride; the South Haven area is always fun !

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey G.

10 August 2021

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

Amazing

An amazing stay for our wedding there in South Haven (:

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

22 July 2020

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

Great spot!

Brigitte’s place was very nice and clean with great outdoor space for yard games and a camp fire! It was also an easy walk to the beach although the one closest by was very tiny. We had better luck driving a short distance to the slightly larger public beaches as we were cognizant of social distancing. Overall we loved the place and location and would stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

18 July 2020

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

Super cute, clean, convenient cottage!

My family and I had a wonderful time during our stay at this cottage. It's quiet street location just a short bike ride away from several beaches was perfect. Very walking friendly as well. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking necessities and gas grill was an added bonus. Use of the on-site beach chairs and wagons was super helpful too. Can't wait to return again, and for even longer! Thanks!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

12 July 2020

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

This place was perfect for 2 couples! They provide everything you could possibly need!

Brigitte was an excellent communicator and the home is very nice, clean, and excellent location. It couldn’t have been more perfect. The closest beach is very small but there are 2 other small beaches within walking distance. Just get there early if you want a space! Also other large beaches close by! Very close to town. I can’t say enough good things about this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay N.

6 July 2020

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

We had a wonderful time, relaxing!

Clean, well-maintained, good communication with the landlord, easy walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

LaTeesa J.

27 June 2020

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

This was a great place to stay!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. Brigette was very nice and made sure we were comfortable. The location is perfect since it is only a short walk to the beach. We will be sure to reserve this cottage again when we go back to South Haven!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Brigitte Buthman

John and I are avid travelers and have loved staying at other peoples homes around the globe. Our family have been coming to South Haven since the 1960's so we were thrilled that we decided to buy our own property! We love the area and it is our happy place for our large family to get together and share traditions and memories!
We currently reside in the Chicagoland area, and try to get to the property as often as we can.
We are excited to share our home with you and hope that you will visit and enjoy all that the South Haven area has to offer!

Why they chose this property

We love the surrounding area and were happy to find a property that could comfortably fit our family. We are on a residential tree lined street with a large lot. We plan on planting fruit trees and a garden to be able to share with our renters eventually as well.

The cottage is on a large lot on a quiet street, but yet so close to the downtown and surrounding areas. The beach nearby is a short walking distance. Although it is not as large as some of the other public beaches, we like the fact that it is safe and typically only used by nearby residents.

What makes this property unique

My favorite part about the cottage is enjoying my coffee in the morning on the porch watching the birds and all the wildlife. The kitchen is also great as it is large enough to have more than one helper with the meals!