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Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach

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Summer view!
Front entry porch/three-season room- perfect for summer relaxation
3 Season room-- screened in to let in the outside breezes
Fire pit- new for 2022
View of fully-fenced back yard, fire pit & deck to the back of the home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach

Summer Calendar open with availability for the following timeframes:
May 27 to June 2, 4 day min.; then June 16 to July 17, with 5-6 day min., including the week of the 4th of JULY open!; then August 25th onward.

You will feel right at home in this remodeled 4 bedroom 2 bath home with multiple outdoor spaces in downtown South Haven! The large back deck, with grill, and fully fenced back yard and fire pit are perfect for enjoying time with family and friends after a day at the beach. Have fun playing a game of corn hole, sitting on the back deck or relaxing in the 3 season front porch.

Downstairs you will find 1 (Q) bedroom and 1 full bath. Upstairs are 3 additional bedrooms (Queen bed + flip-chair/sleeper; Queen bed; and Full/Twin bunk bed) and 1 full bath. Our bedroom sizing is cozy. There are additional smaller sleepers (flip-chairs) in the main upstairs BR (as indicated) and in a 1st floor bonus room behind the kitchen to allow for options depending on the nature/ages of those in your group.

Should you desire to cook meals in, you will find a fully stocked kitchen with updated appliances and all the conveniences of home, along with a dining area with seating for 10 (+ a breakfast counter nearby). If a long day at the beach has you wanting to dine out, we are located (.4 mi) to downtown (our home to the area near "Tello")-- approximately an 8-9 minute walk. The downtown will provide you with several restaurant options (Taste, South Haven Social House, Black River Tavern, Tello, Clementine's, the Idler, Captain Lou's, Sophie's Steakhouse, Six Chicks and others like South Haven Brewpub, Admiral Jacks, New Holland Brewery Tasting Room, etc.).

This remodeled Dutch colonial has 1920's roots and upgrades for modern times. Central air conditioning, all new windows, refinished floors, and a great decor will have you enjoying your vacation inside and out!

The home is located near Jaqua Realty (their Broadway location) & is a .85 mile walk to the blue stairs at South Beach (16-17 min. slow walk) and approximately 1.2 mile from North Beach. You'll likely prefer the drive if you have beach gear, but the beach is reachable for an evening stroll to catch a sunset.

Day trips might include St. Joseph (Silver Beach- 25 minutes); Saugatuck (20 minutes); Holland, MI (Tulip festival, etc.- 30 min.); New Buffalo, MI (45 min.); Grand Rapids (50 min.); Paw-Paw Lake (18 min.) Kalamazoo (50-55 min.); skiing (Timber Ridge, 35 min.; Bittersweet, 42 min.); micro-breweries, wineries & distilleries galore (within 20-60 minutes, many options).

Booking periods/options:
For 2023, we have implemented 5-day minimum rental periods starting in later May to mid-June and 6 or 7-day minimums during the prime rental season (mid July to mid-August). We switch back to 5-day minimums in Mid-August through September and then to 3-day minimums in October for wine-trail weekends!

This house was new to VRBO as of the summer of 2022 and was previously a successful rental on a competing platform with 80+ reviews of 4.9 stars on that platform (see QR code at end of photos to direct to reviews from previous rental platform, whereas newer VRBO reviews are located on this site). While we are new(er) owners of the property, we hope to continue a tradition of excellence!

Guest amenities:
Beach equipment/gear provided: beach chairs, beach cart, umbrella, wagon, towels & some toys as well.
Outdoor toys including corn hole & others items in our small shed.
Two (2) Flip-chairs/small sleepers + Twin double blow up mattress (high-profile)
Child friendly items: baby gates, pac n' play, booster chair.
Games & DVDs in the LR; TV in both upstairs BR and LR. LR TV has access to your streaming and can "cast" from your own cable-app (we cast from our Xfinity account when in town).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum 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 skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach?

As of 5 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach on 25 Dec, 2025 start from S$583, 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 Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming family-friendly South Haven 4 BR home, Walk to town & 3/4 mile to beach located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of South Haven Center for the Arts, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and South Beach. Lake Michigan is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy H.

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

Great location. The place is well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Very nice stay!!!

Everything was wonderful. Thanks left some sheets in the dryer and clean towels on top of the dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jehines13 n.

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

Wonderful stay

Lovely place, very kid friendly, nice back yard, easy communication with owners! Would go there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suzanne h.

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

Great place to stay in South Haven!

Very comfortable homey place, loved having coffee time on the front screened in porch! Very clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jama G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean! Walkable to downtown and beautiful beach. The hosts thought of everything and their property is stocked with so many incidentals.We cooked in for breakfast and lunches and they had everything we needed: pans, plates, utensils, and even children plates.Great home if you are traveling with toddlers/ kids. Everything you need is here!Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

This was a lovely home to get family together for a family reconnect.

The home was clean, comfortable, and homey. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla D.

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

Perfect summer house!

This home is not only beautiful and quite big, it is also in a great location! The owners are so wonderful and are very communicative. We will be coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Excellent Family Vacation

Home was absolutely lovely and very clean. Location made walking to the downtown & beaches convenient. Our grandchildren loved sitting by the fire pit and making s’mores with the thoughtful s’mores kit from our hosts! Hosts were very accommodating & made us feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa w.

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

Clean, cozy home close to town

Home is very cozy and clean and very well equipped! It was a 10 minute walk to downtown South Haven - Phoenix street shops and restaurants. There was 9 of us who stayed in the home including 5 kids (ages 8 through13). We prefer going to North Beach so we drove and parked there. Excellent communication with the owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Great House by South Beach

We loved this house to stay with our friends and young children. The big backyard was fenced in and had a fire pit and porch to have dinners outside. The inside was so cute and clean. If you have young children this is a great place. The owners had beach wagons, umbrellas, pack n play, stroller, and kids plates and bowls! They even left a s’mores kit for us to enjoy! Very nice people who also texted throughout the stay to make sure we were comfortable and had what we needed. We will for sure be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Highly recommend this home

Perfect amount of space for 5 adults and 4 small kids age ranging from 4y to 10y for a weekend in South Haven! Air mattresses and twin sleepers provided helped us all fit comfortably. Noticed at least one pack and play available for use. Lots of fans provided for extra comfort in all the rooms. Kitchen was well equipped for dinners at home and we enjoyed our evenings in the backyard space with firepit, deck, and grill. Only thing was we ran out of paper towels so that maybe something you need to go out and get. We appreciated all the beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys provided. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked with lots of towels. Owners really thought of everything a family might need for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianna P.

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

Charming house with all the amenities

Our family had a great time (despite the weather). The house is charming and decorated perfectly for a beach stay. What I liked most was that it was well stocked. Plenty of towel for showering and the beach. There were 5-6 beach chairs, toys, games, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, toilet paper, things that I've had to either bring or run out to buy when staying at other vrbo. We really enjoyed the firepit as it was pretty cool in the evenings and great way to spend time. Host were very easy to work with and responsive, providing recommendations to restaurants and even gave us a pass when a small lamp was broken. The beds were all very comfortable, there are 2 twin size blow up mattresses, and a fold out chair for extra sleeping needs. The laundry room is big so we were able to set up a queen air mattress that we brought for my teenagers. The property was in a nice quiet neighborhood that was walking distance to downtown shopping and beach was just a few blocks away. Several cute stores and restaurants. Enjoy your stay, you won't be disapointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Cute house, lots of amenities, close to town

The pictures of this house are exactly what you get! The big back yard with bags, outdoor seating, grill, and firepit. Small shed that had water toys as seen in the photos including water wings and a wagon. Kitchen had everything you would need including kids cups plates and bowls. Things to do inside: puzzles, coloring books with crayons, a few kid and adult books, board games/chess which my 6 year old niece fell in love with, as well as a tv with access to Netflix and Amazon if you have an account. 1 bedroom downstairs and 3 upstairs. It was hot the week we went so the upstairs did not get as cool as the downstairs which I was a little nervous about for the babies. The owners were quick to respond back that there were 4 fans inside the house which we were able to easily locate. The house was close to town-walking distance with a gas station 1 block away! Parks close by and we walked to the beach and splash pad. Cute shops and restaurants with good food also within walking distance. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Charming Home in South Haven

This home was extacly as it was listed. Very clean, and nicely decorated with many games, puzzles and DVD's titles to pick from. The spacious kitchen had everything that we needed to prepare family meals. Newer appliances, fully stocked with an full array of dishware, cutlery, glassware, bakeware, spices and cleaning supplies. The washer and dryer was a nice addtion and was very clean as well. We utilized the spacious desk and backyard everyday. The firepit area was just perfect for those chilly Michagan evenings and the host even supplied a smores making kit!! Also provided was a cornhole game for backyard fun, several beach chairs, a wagon and kids toys to use while at the beach so we did not have to bring our own. Could not recommend this home more as you are able to walk to Kid's Corner, the beach and to the downtown area if you choose to. If I could make one recommendation, it would be to provide a high chair and or a booster seat for the little ones at the table. Thank you O'Sullivan's, we made some very fond family memories in your charming South Haven home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

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

Cute house close to downtown South Haven

Great kitchen, onsite laundry, and within walking distance to town and the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill O.

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

Nice house in a great location

Clean house in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee H.

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

Charming Home

Charming home with all the amenities you need. The house was well stocked with extra linens/towels and many family games. It was very clean and beautifully decorated. Though it is not within walking distance to town/beach, it is just a few minute drive away. The host was very responsive with questions and checking in to make sure we were happy with everything. We enjoyed our time here and would consider this property for the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Wonderful family trip!

This house was a great accommodation for our extended family of 9 (5 adults and 4 kids). Although slightly smaller than our impression from the photos, the house was beautifully remodeled and clean, and very well equipped with kitchen and living supplies. Plenty of linens and towels available, and a spacious backyard with a fire pit for the kids to run and play. It was slightly outside of town, a bit too far for us to walk to town or the beach, but was in a quiet neighborhood away from the crowds. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jen & Brian O'Sullivan

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Our family lives outside Chicago and has enjoyed all that Southwest Michigan has to offer for many years. My husband has dreamed of owning property in Michigan for 30+ years, since his early experiences with family and friends in the Upper Peninsula. We enjoy South Haven and St. Joseph and the surrounding areas greatly and hope to share this appreciation with others in the years to come!

This property was purchased for personal use of the owners-- thus, this is our home! As long as others continue to appreciate and respect our 2nd home, we plan to continue to share the property in periods where our family is unable to enjoy (which is most of the summer these days with teenage sports)!

Why they chose this property

We appreciate the central location to both downtown South Haven and South Beach. Downtown is less than a 10-minute walk. The beach is close enough that you can take the (longer) walk if you like, bike or drive if you prefer. We often bike to the beach or we drop off a car at the paid beach parking area in the a.m. (with gear), walk back and bike/stroll to the beach at our leisure.

What makes this property unique

Recent Improvements:
Fire pit built, full fencing installed, new LR furniture & beds.

Suggestions:
If you have a boat, Paw Paw (1000 acre all-sport lake) is less than 20 minutes away, as well as Lake Michigan for the adventurous types! There is a public boat launch (well, 9-10), public slips available for rent, etc.

To vary your routine, you can explore North Beach as well (the area North of the river)-- it takes some meandering to get there and you may need to bike/drive, but it is only about 1.2 miles away. Then, there are several smaller beaches north of North Beach to include Woodman, Dykman, Packard & Oak. These are actually closer to the house (via the roads) than North Beach. Otherwise, Silver Beach in St. Joe is a large beach. If you wish to explore other restaurants and downtown areas, both St. Joseph & Saugatuck/Douglas are great. We enjoy dune rides near Saugatuck, the Star of Saugatuck and Saugatuck Hark Duck Adventure. You can drive a bit south to the Warren Dunes (40 minutes). There are obviously numerous opportunities for exploring microbreweries and wineries within 30-45 minutes (including our favorite, Three Blondes in South Haven, as well as Harbor Light in the downtown area of SH).

The home is close enough such that you or the kids can walk back if the heat of the day gets to be too much (do note it is about 16-17 minutes though to either So. or No. Beach). We often drive to the beach, drop off gear and my husband returns the car if parking near South Beach is tight (we sometimes have two cars at the house which makes this process easier).
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