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Feirin De--a Magnificent Old Home on Lake Michigan

Lakefront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

One end of deck that over looks pool & lake.

larger screen-in porch which opens to deck and pergola and view of lake Michigan

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Wonderful

6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
‪7 min drive‬
Place, South Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Kal Haven Trail
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 main floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 upstairs

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5 upstairs

1 Single Bed

Detached Unit

2 Queen Beds and 5 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Feirin De--a Magnificent Old Home on Lake Michigan

Magnificent old family home, with a second smaller home attached in a four acre compound we call Feirin De which is Gaelic for “God’s Gift”. The homes are located on a partly secluded bluff overlooking Lake Michigan with views of spectacular sunsets and white caps on windy days. The main home has an expansive deck perfect for watching the children and grandchildren (and parents and grandparents) in the 20x40 pool a few steps below that is completely fenced in for safety. The main home has five bedrooms, three full and two half baths, and sleeps 12 comfortably. The little or “Granny” house has one bedroom with a queen sized bed, two full baths, a sleeping porch with five twin beds and a downstairs bedroom that also has a queen bed. There is also a small kitchen and an extra dishwasher.
In the main home there is a large living room with a fireplace and dining room that can seat 20. The main home has two screened in porches, one small one off the kitchen and a large one off the living room and deck which, incidentally has a large table and a pergola at one end for delightful meals in the sun or late afternoon shade.
Both homes have washers and dryers and there is an outdoor shower to clean up after an afternoon at the beach. The beach is located 1.5 miles to the north. There is no beach below the bluff at Feirin De but we have a fire pit setup on the bluff for evening s'mores and to watch the sunsets.
This is an idyllic place for an extended family or two small ones to have a peaceful and relaxing vacation.

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

There is an additional fee for weddings.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Note from host: There is an additional fee for weddings.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is 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. The Fun Park and Kids Place Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

Deerlick Creek Beach Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
South Haven Center for the Arts - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Michigan Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
South Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
Kal Haven Trail - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

Bangor Station - 21 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Clementine's - ‬8 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
‪The Lodge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Feirin De--a Magnificent Old Home on Lake Michigan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Feirin De--a Magnificent Old Home on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Feirin De--a Magnificent Old Home on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feirin De--a Magnificent Old Home on Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Feirin De--a Magnificent Old Home on Lake Michigan located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Deerlick Creek Beach Park and South Beach. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Bronson South Haven Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.2

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Suzette H.

17 Oct, 2023

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

Girls getcaway

This home was perfect for the girls from the class of 1974. Plenty of room for all and the pool wascso much fun. We would consider stayingbhere again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou B.

18 Jul, 2024

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

A little piece of heaven!

This is our fourth year to stay in this house. We love the location, the pool, and, of course, our view of Lake Michigan. The house itself is roomy and comfortable. The Granny House is a "bonus" for our large family. Feirin de is a special place and we look forward to spending a week next year in this very "Irish" home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Normal, Illinois

12 Jun, 2022

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

Excellent property

Our multi-generational family stayed at this excellent property and never wanted for a thing. Although it was too cold to swim in the lake, the pool was wonderful. We enjoyed every sunset, roasting marshmallows over the campfire. It was hard to leave but we hope to be back. Thanks so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

16 Jun, 2018

Great place for a large group

Everything was beautiful and clean. We were expecting the pool to be ready for our visit which was unfortunate as we had picked the location for it but apparently there had been a delay in replacing the lining. Regardless, we still had a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Rachel R.

30 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

A vintage getaway.

This home was definitely a vintage getaway, so if your looking for a fancy, modern place then it's not for you. It has plenty of room for a large family, and ample space for sleeping. We had to have a few things repaired while there, and the caretaker was very helpful. The pool was a nice addition, and the home was close to town, and to the beaches.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect

This was the 2nd time we've stayed at Feirin De & we were even more delighted with the property then we were the 1st time we stayed 2 years ago. Updates to the 2nd house were a more than pleasant surprise & allowed our group of 19 to spread out. The pool was used daily & we watched sunsets from the bluff every night. We can't wait to come back. The only thing we would add would be a clothesline for our wet suits & towels instead of hanging them over the fence around the pool. Added bonus, there were 3 mornings when deer were in the yard.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Moira N.

25 May, 2016

If you like that kind of thing...

My family drives 18 hours from Colorado once a year to be able to spend a week at this magnificent old home. It's THAT worth it! If you like waking up to the smell of coffee and the sound of laughter coming from the kitchen every morning, this place is for you. If you like cool breezes blowing gently while you relax on the porch, deep into a juicy book, this place is for you. If you like sitting pool side with a cold beverage while watching the kids play in the water (or taking a refreshing dip yourself!), this place is for you. If you like delicious meals shared among family and friends, all seated at the same big table, this place is for you. If you love sitting on the bluff, high above the Eastern shore of Lake Michigan, watching the sunset and reflecting on what a good life it is, THEN THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU!

6/10 Okay

Grace B.

22 Jul, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location. Main house needs more cleaning. Has great potential.

Ideal, beautiful location, but the main house needs a really thorough cleaning and doors that lock. Lake Michigan views and beautiful sunsets from the patio. Short drive to great beachesThe main house is old with quirks. We appreciate that, but with some work, it could be so much better. It needs a good thorough cleaning. Many dirty areas including windows and screens, under beds, behind furniture, a gross pillow, floors, and more. Main house smelled musty with unpleasant odors. The same was true of some of the furniture. Several pieces (especially padded dining room chairs and living room chairs) need updating for cleanliness and comfort. Hard to find enough comfortable seats for everyone. Multiple spiders were found in many rooms. This could be reflective of an old house, but cleaning would likely help. The first night, we were surprised to find that most exterior doors do not lock securely. Although it's a quiet area and seems safe, no house should be rented without this being addressed ahead of time. Also a safety concern was a kitchen cabinet with several bottles of alcohol at children's level.We had a good time, but we never felt truly relaxed primarily due to the cleanliness factor. Granny house much more updated and clean. It was a welcome contrast.Excellent supply of bathroom and kitchen soap, trash bags, etc. Many sand toys and pool tubes. These were super helpful. Owner was responsive and communicated well.With more effort, this rental could be amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin H.

8 Oct, 2023

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

40 anniversary trip

The location is beautiful. Love the old historical home. But there was some major problems with the heat. Apparently it may have not been checked for the upcoming winter. The temperature dropped rapidly on Friday night and so unfortunately my family wit small babies had no HEAT. The maintenance man did come out Saturday and said someone hopefully would come and check but being a weekend,. It didn't happen. The fireplace was fine for the daytime heat, but with 6 small children in the house,. It was cold overnight There is also some issue with the upstairs shower as well. And the kitchen faucet has some problems. I truly did love the whole time that we were able to share together and the grandkids made many memories

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandy d.

30 Sept, 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary LOU B.

3 Jul, 2022

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

We spent another wonderful week at this home!

One word - Awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Susan S.

27 Sept, 2021

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

Family vacation

The location was great. Heated pool was awesome. Needs new pillows and bedding. We had great weather with beautiful sunsets

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nan R., Brighton, MI

21 Sept, 2021

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

Beautiful location, and a big enough house for the whole family. The kitchen was very well stocked w

Beautiful location, and a big enough house for the whole family. The kitchen was very well stocked with all that you would need to cook a big family meal. The homeowner was responsive to all of my questions before our trip, much appreciated! We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

5 Aug, 2021

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

Great time!

This is a perfect spot for a family vacation! It was very clean and the pool is perfect! The mosquitoes were just terrible so had to use spray to go outside.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., Valparaiso

12 Jul, 2021

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

Family Vacation

This property was perfect for our entire family of 15! From 5 years old to 88; we all were comfortable and had plenty of room. Baseball and baggos on the lawn; swimming; eating meals all together; and watching beautiful sunsets. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation! Our host Kathy was extremely responsive to us as well as the maintenance man John Ball. Thank you for a 2nd year of great memories at Fieren De!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary LOU B.

5 Jun, 2021

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

Awesome week at Feirin De!

We were extremely happy staying in this very "Irish" home for one week. Everything was in the kitchen anyone would need. The pool was wonderful, and the close view of Lake Michigan was magnificent. Yard and flowers were beautiful, and we saw many black squirrels, rabbits, and deer almost out our front door. We definitely hope to return next year!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy Q.

22 Oct, 2020

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

Fabulous time of sunsets over the lake

We had a glorious time this summer enjoying sunsets on the deck, swimming in the pool, cooking for family, and going into town. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., Valparaiso

8 Sept, 2020

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

Great Family Get-away

Feirin De was a wonderful property that provided our large family a very comfortable vacation. The view, the accommodations, and the pool made our stay wonderful! We were all able to sit down and eat a meal together and visit comfortably out on their spacious deck. My 9 year old grandson put it perfectly, "Grandma, I bet the people that live here feel grateful every day whenever they come here! I could live here forever!" We had 9 adults and 7 children ranging from 4 yrs old through 88 and every one of us felt the name of the property was SO appropriate! "God's Gift" it truly was.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R., Peoria, IL USA

28 Jul, 2020

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

Great Family Time on the Lake!

This property on the shoreline bluff overlooking the lake gave great sunsets around the firepit. The house was roomy and the set up workable for our wide ranges of ages, as we were joined by our children and 7 grandchildren ( age range from 14 yrs to 3 months). A few days the outside temps were unusually warm which made the non- AC living space and bedrooms very uncomfortable. The pool and yard were great; quite neighborhood close to South Haven beach and downtown! We really appreciated the support of the owners to allow us to get this July 4th week at the last minute, the property was clean and ready for us; the Maintenance guy (very friendly) came by 3 times during the week to check the pool and keep us in wood for the firepit. We will continue to check availability to try to rent this property again. Even with the "no AC in Living space and some bedrooms" - we loved our stay and time there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

15 Jun, 2020

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

Fabulous and spacious.

We had a ball and all our expectations were exceeded. We will be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

9 Sept, 2019

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

Amazing

Very beautiful for our wedding it couldn’t of been any better very friendly neighbors recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

margaret r.

5 Sept, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family reunion

Charming place. A little dated. Lots of charm. Had a great time

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

NITA K.

25 Jun, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Rustic cottage stay

The property is very dated and quite quaint. The cleaning service could have made sure the lamps had light bulbs in them. We did not bring them with us. The kids toys/games/puzzles were a mess. There weren’t enough pieces to play games or put puzzles together. Believe previous renters or cleaning lady just threw them into whatever space was empty to get them off the floor. There was no cable in the granny house nor was the WiFi strong enough to be able to use for iPads and computers. The 2 tv’s in the main house had very limited Comcast channels. The granny house no tv at all. The fireplace in the granny house would not turn off at the switchThe main house had an infestation of ants. We did find ant traps which we put out. Mostly were in the kitchen area. None of the 8 doors in the main house locked. Made us feel insecure for a couple of days. The granny house did not lock either.The pool the first day registered 80 degrees but subsequent days was 70 degrees. Could not find where we could set the heater higher. Could have been on a timer? The stairs into the pool shallow end is starting to pull away from the wall of the pool. With 4 grandchildren under the age of 8 it appeared to be a safety issue. All 4 grandchildren got a rash from the noodles provided for the pool. Suggest they be replaced. The pool was salt water and not fresh chlorine water. This was not disclosed in the Vrbo writeup nor the fact that it had no air conditioning on the main floor of the main house. Vrbo should make sure what is published is what you get for amenities not just generalizations. Also take your own towels and toilet paper. They are not provided. Because our family is quite resourceful, we were able to salvage our stay and still have a good time enjoying each other. Believe the owners need to check on their cleaning service and repairman to make sure they are providing the services they say the have provided and the owners have paid for. This home could be a wonderful stay if it had a little more tender care and upkeep. The location is great and the views of Lake Michigan were spectacular.

8/10 Good

Sara C.

10 Jul, 2018

A great low-key group gathering

Our multi-family group enjoyed our stay there. We were there for 3 days and put each family unit into each bedroom, one family into the granny house. The pictures don't show it, but basically the granny house and main house are separated from each other by a garage and walkway, so not too far apart (but not close enough for all baby monitors - we tried!). There was a child booster seat and a pack n play in an upstairs closet, which turned out to be very helpful for babies! :) The overall property was clean but a little old - kind of like going to grandma's cottage. So not the most updated or new, but definitely great (except the kitchen was updated and beautiful, like the owners say). Our group went into town once and to North Beach, which was FABULOUS for kids (playground, swings, very clean sand, lots of open space to run around -- but also pay $10 to park). We liked the fire pit out at the end of the property near the bluff, and the small play set was suitable for our little kids (some old swings and an old wood climbing structure, plus a small wooden bunk house that they liked playing in, too). The yard needed to be mowed, and the outside wasn't very well kept up, but the owners communicated that they were going to get to that for later this summer, so I hope they stuck to that for other guests who stay there!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Mary Anne B.

22 Sept, 2017

Charming Cottage that needs a LOT of work

First let me say that the owners were just delightful. Wonderful people! I rated this property 2 stars because of the pool - which was in fairly decent shape - brought the number of stars up from 1 (I'm told the pool is being redone this fall). Unfortunately, this rustic cottage appears to be a bit neglected. I don't think the cleaning crew is doing their job - many cobwebs and spiders all over the house inside. Had to spend a bit of time cleaning when we arrived. Bushes outside are overgrown. One of the porches was unusable and in need of repair. That said, if this cottage got a lot of TLC and some really deep cleaning , it could be a good rental in the future for some renters who are truly looking for a rustic experience with beautiful sunsets on Lake Michigan.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Hagen

I am Kathy Hagen and this is my father, John Slevin. Together, with our spouses we own Feirin De. We both grew up in Peoria, Illinois and in fact my parents still live in the house I grew up in. My husband and I have live in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Why they chose this property

Our family has been vacationing in Western Michigan for as long as I can remember and, until 1997, had always rented a home. With my parents, 7 siblings, spouses, children and now grandchildren it was becoming more difficult to find a place for us. Then my parents came across this place. My husband and I decided to go in with my parents to purchase this large, lovely and inviting home with marvelous views of Lake Michigan, a built in 20x40 swimming pool and acres of ground to boot. We felt this was a gift from God and because of out Irish heritage we named it "Feirin De" which is Gaelic for "Gift of God".

What makes this property unique

Spectacular sunsets, cool breezes off the lake in summer, flowering trees and bushes in the spring, magnificent colors in the fall, gracious meals for 20 in our large dinning room and, most of all, the peace and tranquility that fills the place.