The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand!

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A white single-story house with a green roof, a brick chimney, and a porch with a colorful umbrella.
A white single-story house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a small garden with flowers and a potted plant.
A white house with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a small pool.
A residential street with houses and a parked car.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near North Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southside Municipal Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

South Haven

Located near the beach, this cottage is in North Side, 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. Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Southside Municipal Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! located?

Located in North Side, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Stanley Johnson Park and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, clean and fully functional cottage, a few steps from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We made this reservation fairly last minute in order to attend a water safety conference. This place was perfect!!! Just the right size and ammendities for a group of Lifeguards from across the country, Immediate access to the beach for morning and evening walks. Host was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely stay as always!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thank you Karen! You were great guests as always. So happy you were happy with the cottage and South Haven. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for family friendly and spacious place to stay this beach season, the Poplars are the place to be! Only a few Steps away from the beach but still tucked in enough to where you can still have a quiet place to rest and reset from a fun day in the sand! The hosts were so friendly and helpful, responded to any needs or questions we had! Highly recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a wonderful location. Short walk to a gorgeous beach. Bedrooms and baths worked out great for our party of seven. Very tight squeeze to try to use the kitchen table, but two umbrella covered tables for four in the backyard provided comfortable seating when the weather was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
Hi Lisa, Thank you for choosing The Poplars for your Summer holiday. We are pleased you enjoyed the cottage and outdoor spaces. Our guests love the the two, generous sized tables seating 8 people and umbrellas on the patio. And of course the 30 second stroll to the beach is the best! We hope you return to our cottage and thank you again. Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed the stay. You could not beat the location!

We enjoy the stay. You could not beat the location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2023
Thank you Phil. So happy you were happy with the cottage and the beach location. North Beach is THE most desired location in South Haven. The perfect spot for beach lovers. You were great guests. Hoping you make The Poplars part of your holiday plans every year. Many thanks, Debbie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great cottage and a few steps from the beach and convenient to everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Updated bathrooms, cozy space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family Thanksgiving at the lake! It snowed and was a perfect winter setting for our family of five to be together for the holiday. Plenty of space to relax, play games, complete puzzles, cook, and most of all, be together!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2025
So happy you and family were happy with The Poplars. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend in South Haven. The cottage has warm and homey vibes. Perfect for a family Thanksgiving. Thank you for taking such great care of the cottage. Please come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with a house the feels like home. Minutes to beach, leisurely stroll to town.

Great directions regarding parking etc. description was 100% accurate, House has everything you need (including beach towels and umbrella) for an easy relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2020
We're so happy to hear you found what you needed to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable! This year has been stressful for all of us, so if we can help you step away from all of it and catch your breath, we know we're doing something right! Thank you very much for staying with us. We hope to see you again, soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean! Amazing shower! Just steps away from Lake Michigan. Great communication from host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super duper SOHA rental

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Poplars - it was clean, beds were super comfy, and it had everything we needed. Hoping to stay again next year (if available!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The poplars, great location!!

Great location, steps to the beach and easy access to shops and downtown. Very family friendly, house was clean, cozy and offered everything we could’ve needed during our stay!! We will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Rebecca. You are great guests! 5 star for sure. It was lovely meeting you and your wonderful family. So happy you enjoyed The Poplars. Isn't it the perfect place for kids as well as adults? The quiet beach path, right outside the gate, makes it so easy for parents to carry all the beach "stuff" down to the shore line. Thank you for staying with us. Please come again, soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and cozy getaway for the family

The Poplars was perfect for our family. Cozy and quaint and checks all the boxes on the amenities you really need . You can’t beat the location. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2020
Hi Liz, So happy you were happy with The Poplars. You and your family are great guests. I love that you noticed all the amenities. We provide many more items for our guests enjoyment than any other cottage on North Beach. Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Weekend

Love the new bathroom. Excellent weather and great accommodations at this great cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to stay and perfect location!

Debbie was awesome with any questions or assistance we needed. The house is perfect for families and has the BEST shower! Literally steps away from beach and nice back patio. Beds were all comfortable! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Marlene. So happy this worked for you and your family. The neighbors loved seeing your daughters and friends enjoying the cottage and beach! That's what South Haven is all about. Families taking time out of their busy schedule to reconnect. The Poplars makes it so easy for people to create memories that will be shared as the years go by. Reminiscing about living on the beach, watching the boats sail by on the Harbor Walk, so many boats! and Sherman's ice cream. We hope you all can return to The Poplars again. We would love to see the girls every year as they grow into young women. Thank you again for allowing us to share our cottage with your beautiful family. Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach visia

Owner had excellent communication. House was as advertised and was clean. Beach towels provided which was great and outdoor shower was super helpful. Loved the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Cottage!

Had a great time at this comfortable and clean cottage. The beach was huge with soft white sand. Parking was close and easy. Set in a beautiful, quite community. The sunsets are gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2022
Thank you for staying with us Gary. So happy you enjoyed our glorious sunsets and The Poplars Cottage.. We hope you come back, soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taylor

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach vacation

It was our 1st visit to South Haven. We loved it! Cottage was perfect with the best location. Beach, shopping, biking chartered fishing. Exceeded our expections!!!We hope to visit again👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
Thank you Jennifer. So happy you enjoyed the cottage and your South Haven holiday. Hope you return again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Great beach. Cozy home.

Great experience being steps from the beach. Nice amenities in the house. Debbie is a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you, Peter. What a pleasure meeting you and your wonderful family. The cottage provides ALL the comforts of home with added benefits: the 15 second stroll to the Beach and the incredible Spa like bathroom! I look forward to seeing you next Summer and showing you the many upgrades we are making this Winter! Many thanks, Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great girls weekend!

We had a great time at the Poplar’s Cottage. It was just as described. It was so close to the beach. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2024
Thank you Julie for choosing The Poplars for your Summer holiday. You all were wonderful guests! You are welcome back anytime. Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

We loved our time at this property. The house is small but it's all about the location. The bathrooms are updated and clean. The kitchen was tight but the outdoor space more than compensates.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SOHA

Check in good, kitchen good, WiFi sporadic, parking permit access a bit confusing.My family enjoyed the location to the beach, the cottage had everything we needed. Questions were answered quickly. We enjoyed walking and dining at Captain Lou's.
View from the back patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friend get together

The location of the home was amazing. We were within steps in between Lake Michigan and the river. A perfect cottage for a friend get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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