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Walk to Beach & Downtown • River + Lake Views • Huge 3-Level Home Sleeps 16

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Exterior
River and Lake View from 3rd level deck back of house
River view from ground level deck back of house
Eastern view of river from front porch
Gourmet kitchen with bar seating for 6

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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

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Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 16)

Upstairs (Sleeps 8):
• 1 King bedroom
• 3 Queen bedrooms

Lower Level:
• Queen sleeper sofa (in living area)
• Bedroom with Full bed + Twin pull-out trundle

Third-Level Loft:
• 4 twin beds loft-style
• Additional 2 twin beds

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Kitchen & Dining

• 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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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

3 levels of stairs, which are open to basement

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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
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

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 ice skating and sledging.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Warner Vineyards - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

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 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trinity K.

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

Great weekend stay

The home was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great house Great location

Beautiful house and great setup for our family vacation. Would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Lovely Home and Amazing Location

We loved our stay in this home, amazing location and views of the harbor. We're already planning our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

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

60th Birthday weekend

We had a very pleasant stay at this home. The location was great, we walked everywhere and had beautiful weather and amazing views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Great location!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Space for Girls' Weekend

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

South Haven 2025

It’s our annual family winter long weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2025
Thank you for coming back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Very clean property with a huge living space

Very clean property with a huge living space
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Girls' Weekend!

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Fabulous!!

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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karlye N.

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

Very responsive owner!

The owner was very responsive and took care of a few minor issues immediately. Great house in a great location! We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

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

Fabulous Home and Location!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd time to stay at this house. The location is just perfect. Super easy walk to town and an easy walk to the beach! Check-in and communication were awesome. The kids loved their 3rd floor compound! The 3rd floor balcony has amzing views and a lock up high on the door to keep little from opening it on their own! The perfect space for a large family group. We had 13 ranging in age from 10 weeks to 63 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Thank you for such an awesome review and choosing us to bring your family to make precious summer memories! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samantha t.

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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricki A.

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

Great location

Perfect size for a large family of varied ages. Close to everything. Needs a little TLC, but can't beat the positives!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family location

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Great location

Our second stay at this house. Plenty of space for our group of 9 people. Love being able to walk into downtown. Great kitchen/dining/living room area with lots of comfy chairs and couches, but the third floor balcony is the best!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay AND the house! We set this house up for big family/party gatherings and we are happy that it easily accommodated all of your guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Family week in SoHa

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.

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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.

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Girls weekend

We had such a great time staying at this beautiful home! This was our second time staying at this house. The kitchen was a perfect spot for gathering, and the bedrooms were super cozy. The homeowner was excellent at communicating with us; answered our questions very timely. We look forward to coming back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you for being a repeat visitor! Glad you had such a great time you came back! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Beautiful property with a perfect location!

We had such a wonderful time. The view from the third floor is fabulous. The home is decorated with a nice beach feel We had a lot of family coming in and out all week, and there was more than enough room for everyone. Jill, the owner was very helpful, even sending a plumber out for same day service on a slow tub drain. We would definitely stay here again!!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you for staying with us we hope your family enjoyed it as much as ours does!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb H.

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

Bookclub 25 year celebration

The location is perfect and the main floor open space was ideal for gathering, talking, eating together. It is light and airy and close to everything in town and the beach. The view from the 3rd floor balcony is gorgeous. It could use an upgrade in some of the kitchen ware(baking sheets, frying pans) but suited our group's needs very well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Great place in a great location

We have rented places in South Haven many times, but always north of the river. This is a beautiful house and the thing we liked most is how close it is to downtown. No piling in the car to head out for breakfast, dinner or shopping -- it's just a 3 minute walk! The downstairs is very spacious and comfortable, and the river/lake view from the 3rd floor balcony seals the deal. We hope to rent again later this year.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon! Next time you inquire with us mention that you are a repeat customer and we will give you a discount to show our appreciation for your return!

About the host

Hosted by Jill - Owner

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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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