Haven Hideaway by Cottages on Wash is the perfect vacation home!

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A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and string lights.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, TV, and a brown leather chair.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a round table, and a living room with a sofa and a painting.
A paved pathway leading to a house with a grey exterior and white trim.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and a round rug. There is a kitchen area visible through an open doorway.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanley Johnson Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Single Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

South Haven

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in West Wing Estates, a neighbourhood in South Haven. Stanley Johnson Park and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts.
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Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Stanley Johnson Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • South Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Oval Beach - 27 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 34 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Haven Hideaway by Cottages on Wash is the perfect vacation home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Haven Hideaway by Cottages on Wash is the perfect vacation home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Haven Hideaway by Cottages on Wash is the perfect vacation home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haven Hideaway by Cottages on Wash is the perfect vacation home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Haven Hideaway by Cottages on Wash is the perfect vacation home! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Stanley Johnson Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fun! A short walk to the water!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The place was nice. We reserved 3 bedrooms (at least that is what I thought) but ended up being 2 bedrooms and a sofa bed. The pictures that I took of what I reserved was 3 bedrooms. There was also a picture of stairs leading to the beach, so one would assume that it was off the back of the property. However we had to walk a ways to get there. Very misleading. We thought we were right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2026
Sorry you looked at the wrong listing. As we mentioned on the phone, the description of this property is 2 bedroom and actually states that it is 1 block from the beach, so not really sure how anyone would assume anything different. Thank you though
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
With the beach in walking distance, know that the location has bikes, beach equipment, and grilling equipment. It was very family-friendly! As long as you stay on top of emptying the dehumidifier, there's very little to worry about.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Conveniently located close to beaches, only a short drive. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Haven Hideaway. It was the perfect size for our family and had everything we needed during our stay! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pictures on website look much better than it actually does .. needs some work Very musty smell possibly coming from garage ??? … several light bulbs out Kitchen dark Porch boards moldy and rotten … just needs some TLC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly, great location, great overall experience

Stayed here for 4 nights with wife, 3yo and 1yo. The layout and amenities provided by this rental really suited our needs. Close walk to the public beach and easy drive to the main South Haven beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem

We had an amazing time. It was so warm and inviting it felt like home. I can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Stephanie, Thank you so much for sharing your valuable feedback! We're so glad you had a wonderful experience and felt right at home! We'd be happy to host you again in the future. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay Close to the Beach

This was our 8th family visit to South Haven, but our first staying on North Beach. We loved the proximity to the beach and the provided bicycles, scooters, etc. The listing was as described and had everything to make our stay comfortable, plus some extras such as children’s toys, books, games, etc. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem in a cozy neighborhood

We loved this little spot off the beaten path on the north side of town, easy walk to wonderful beach access, and a quick drive to all the excitement around the area. We had a perfect getaway with family. (Didn't realize it was directly adjoined to another rental, but the tucked configuration made it no bother at all)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Glad you had a great stay Benjamin. Hope you get a chance to come back again soon
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Convenient location - doesn't live up to the pictures

when we visited, the cottage had a musty smell to it whenever you entered. The cottage was clean so not sure what the source of that was. The ceilings are low here as I am average height and was able to reach up and touch them. this is not obvious from the photos. The location was great, and that is as advertised. The hammock mentioned was a bit moldy and in need of replacement.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2024
So sorry about the musty smell. This has been addressed and found out the dehumidifer was broken. It should be good from now on
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Nice location. Close proximity to several pocket beaches. The second bathroom shower never worked. The house had a musty smell, even with humidifiers running, especially the small vestibule area between the front door and garage. The sister house patio is directly outside of one of the bedroom windows. Guests in that house, obviously entitled to enjoy their time..but it was loud and after 9 pm. Not conducive to sleeping as we had two young kids with us. Several loose boards on the approach and the back deck is very rotted. There were three different days listed for garbage pick up. That should be updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2025
Hey Jenny, sorry didn't experience the best stay. We have checked out all issues you discussed and the shower was working, you have to pull down on the water spout to allow the tub to turn into shower mode. We have also fixed the loose boards as well. Quiet time in the city is listed at 10 pm so everyone should be quiet after that time frame. Thanks for letting us know of the issues
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed in the quality of this rental.

Disappointed in quality of this rental. There was a very strong musty odor. There were dead bugs on floor under cabinets in kitchen and a live spider and web in kitchen cabinets. There were bugs in the bathtub. There were no towels and washcloths in the unit. Had to igure out who to call and when I asked for the towels, the person I spoke with wanted me to wait until the next day before bringing the towels. I told her that would not be ok, and that she needed to bring them as soon as possible that night! Instructions for check-out procedures were very limited!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage close to beach access! Clean and cozy! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Location

The property was nice, clean and you could not tell that the property was a duplex. We enjoyed our visit! The VRBO listing indicated that it was a short walk to the beach and to downtown. We didn't consider either to be a short walk (at least for our age)but both were a short drive distance. The beaches were great and the downtown area was quaint with plenty to do. We had a great time in South Haven and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend wedding celebration

Rental met our needs. Our neighbors rented the adjoining property and that was great. Not so sure I would want to rent not knowing who’s in the adjacent property. Location was perfect. A couple of suggestions: bedrooms need mirrors and kitchen needs a griddle. Floor in hall needs repair and is a tripping hazard
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place and great location

The space was adorable and had almost everything we needed (3 adults for a long weekend). No one was in the larger adjoining unit so it felt very private. I am not sure if it would feel so private if the adjoining property was rented since they share a backyard. The only missing item we needed were adult sized folding beach chairs; backpack style ones would be a great addition. Also, there is inconsistent info in the listing. It is listed as a one bathroom unit but there were two full bathrooms which was really convenient. Walk to downtown stores and restaurants is a little over 1 mile. The nearest beach access was a little confusing, based on the signage public access is only 18 feet but people were spread out and I am not sur e who enforces the limited access, maybe homeowners but that seems silly when the beach is miles long to tell people not to sit in front of a private residence- there's clearly room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

My family (6 adults) had a great stay here. Close drive, walk, or bike ride to the beach. The bikes provided were a nice bonus. Beautiful area and close to other Michigan beach towns too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Haven Stay

Our group had a great time. The location was perfect for watching sunset and the bikes were a great for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

For reference purposes I believe there are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed.

For reference purposes I believe there are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed. It seems that the floor across from the bathroom just before the laundry room entrance is soft as though there may be some issues going on beneath the flooring. The bathroom drain runs very slow and there is some leaking around the faucet. Several lights in the kitchen & 2nd bedroom need replacing. Other than 1 phone call for an explanation on my invoice I did not have any other contact with your team. The individual I spoke to was helpful. The property was actually found on VRBO
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very cozy

Cute place, easy check in. Could have been cleaner but overall a great location and great stay. Loved walking to first street beach for sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice visit

Nice place to stay, I was a bit confused by the way they advertised the unit. It appears you get a large type house, but once you read on, you get half the house. Overall a nice visit, some issues with electricity in the unit, which was a bit frustrating
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed our stay. My sister and I rented Haven Hideaway and Cozy Cottage for our annual family vacation. The close proximity of the cottages made it very easy for our children and grandchildren to enjoy each other’s company without having to travel to another location. Everyone was more than helpful and very pleasant.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Duplex Block Away from the Beach

We really enjoyed this property. We'd love to rent the whole house next time with a couple other families. Everything we needed other than beach towels, and food was there for us. Beds were very comfortable too! Property was very clean. Loved that they had thought of details like beach toys, beach chairs, bikes and scooters. They had more there than we needed or expected. which was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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