Willow & Waves | Hot Tub | Billiard | Gym

🏡 Welcome to Willow & Waves, brought to you by Book N Gather vacation rentals.

Step into this warm and inviting retreat that has everything you need for relaxing getaways or memorable gatherings. This beautifully updated home offers spacious living areas filled with natural light, a gourmet kitchen ready for your culinary adventures, and cozy, thoughtfully designed bedrooms for a restful night’s sleep.

Have fun in the dedicated game room or keep up with your fitness goals in your private home gym. Outside, unwind on the expansive deck surrounded by nature, gather with family and friends around the fire pit, or enjoy laid-back evenings at the covered outdoor bar and dining area.

This home seamlessly blends comfort, style, and entertainment—your perfect escape for making memories that last a lifetime.

🛌 Three comfortable bedrooms for everyone to spread out:
~ Main bedroom with Queen bed
~ Second bedroom with a Hanging Queen bed
~ Third bedroom with Bunk bed

🛀 Two bathrooms - each with their own stand up shower, so nobody has to wait in line.

~ It has a cozy living room that blends rustic charm and coastal style with comfy recliners, warm wood floors, and plenty of natural light.
~ Bright and inviting, this modern kitchen pairs sleek white cabinetry with warm butcher block counters and a chef-worthy gas range. An adjacent dining area features a charming round table with light wood barstools, creating a casual yet elegant space. The kitchen and dining areas provide a warm, rustic contrast to the clean lines of the modern cabinetry.

🎱 Fun for Everyone:
~ This exceptional property offers an unparalleled entertainment experience. Enjoy friendly competition in the dedicated game room with a shuffleboard table, then unwind in the cozy seating area. Maintain your fitness routine in the well appointed home gym, complete with a rejuvenating sauna.
~ Step outside to your own outdoor oasis — a one-of-a-kind entertainment space with a pool table under a rustic pergola, a awesome outdoor cooking setup complete with pizza oven, propane grill, and egg smoker, plus plenty of seating for everyone to gather for dinner, drinks, and laughter under the open sky. Oh, and don’t miss the three cozy hammocks nestled together — the perfect spot to sway, relax, and relive the day’s best memories.

📍 Here are some of recommendations nearby:

🍴 Restaurants (downtown area, ~1 mile / ~3 min drive)
~ Admiral Jack’s – seafood on the river (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ Maria’s Taste of Italy – homemade Italian dishes (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ New Park Gastropub – variety of pub fare and desserts (~1 mi, ~3 min)

🏖 Beaches
All are within South Haven, mostly between 1–4 miles; drive times approx:
~ South Beach (main family beach with lighthouse) (~1.5 mi, ~4 min)
~ North Beach (volleyball, pier, ADA access) (~1.5 mi, ~4 min)
~ Deerlick Creek Beach (quiet, free parking, good for kayaking) (~2 mi S, ~5 min)
~ Packard Park Beach (grassy picnic + beach) (~1.8 mi, ~5 min)
~ Pilgrim Haven Beach (natural area, rocky, trails, free parking) (~3 mi S, ~6 min)
~ Van Buren State Park beach (larger dunes, camping, forest trails) (~4 mi S, ~7 min)

🍷 Wineries / Tasting Rooms
~ Warner Vineyards Tasting Room – downtown South Haven (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ Cogdal Vineyards – near lakeshore, just west of downtown (~1 mi, ~3 min)

📍 Local Spots / Attractions
~ Michigan Maritime Museum (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ Kal‑Haven Trail trailhead (start for 34‑mile multi‑use trail) (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ South Haven Center for the Arts (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ Michigan Flywheelers Museum (agricultural heritage, engines) (~2 mi, ~5 min)

🏡 House Rules & Guest Expectations
To ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable stay for all guests, we kindly ask that you follow these house rules during your time at the property.

🔹 Guest Limits & Parking
Maximum Occupancy: A maximum of 6 guests is allowed, including infants and toddlers—no exceptions.
Parking: No more than 4 vehicles are permitted on the property.
🔹 Respect the Home & Neighborhood
No Shoes Indoors – Please remove shoes upon entry to maintain the cleanliness of the home.
Please turn down the AC/heat when you’re away.
Quiet Hours: From 10 PM to 8 AM, please be mindful of noise levels to respect our neighbors.
No Parties or Events: Unauthorized gatherings are strictly prohibited. A $500 fee will be charged if a party is held at the property.
🔹 Check-In & Check-Out Policies
Check-in: 4:00 PM or later via smart lock.
Check-out: 10:00 AM sharp. Guests who fail to vacate on time will be considered trespassing.
Late Check-Out Fees: Guests who remain beyond the check-out time will be charged $150 per hour. Charges will accrue indefinitely and be invoiced daily.
🔹 No Smoking or Vaping: Smoking inside the home or garage is strictly prohibited. If smoking outside, please dispose of cigarette butts properly.
🔹 Security Cameras: Exterior security cameras are present for guest safety. Tampering with or disabling cameras is strictly prohibited.
🔹 Cleaning & Damages
Cleaning Fees & Additional Charges: The base cleaning fee covers standard cleaning. Additional charges may apply for excessive dirt, spills, bodily fluids, or damage beyond normal wear and tear.
🔹 Trash & Dishes: Please take all trash to the outside bin and run the dishwasher before departure. Laundry detergent and dish soap are provided for your convenience.
🔹 Report Issues Promptly: If anything is broken, damaged, or not functioning properly, please notify us immediately so we can address it.
🔹 No pets allowed.
🔹 Travel Insurance Recommended: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances.

🔹 Your safety is our main concern. A MAXIMUM OF 6 GUESTS, 6 MAXIMUM INCLUDING INFANTS/TODDLERS.
- Flush toilet paper. Feminine hygiene products, paper towels, q-tips, baby wipes, flushable wipes, cotton balls etc. need to be disposed of in the wastebasket.
- No video productions without written consent from property owner.
- Wooded areas and areas outside of the immediate lawn may contain poison ivy. Please stay in yard for your own safety.
- The Guest and all persons listed under them on this Agreement understand that their rental of this property is at their sole risk and hereby agree to indemnify, completely and fully release and hold harmless the Owners, Property Management, their agents and employees, and the property, against any and all claims of personal injury, including death, or property damage, or loss, including but not limited to all attorney’s fees incurred, arising from use of the premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury, death or loss, regardless of what causes such injuries, or damage, including those of any third persons. In the event Owner files suit to enforce its rights under this Agreement, Guest will be responsible for paying any attorney fees incurred by Owners in connection therewith.
- Except as stated herein, the Guests are renting the premises in its As-Is condition upon check-in date and agrees to take good care of said premises. This care includes not making any alterations, additions, repairs or improvements and/or any removal of the Owner’s personal property from the premises without the approval of the Owner/Agent. While all electrical and mechanical equipment within the Property are in good working order, Owner cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of electrical service, stopped plumbing, water supply, heating, air conditioning, audio visual equipment, internet access, or appliances. Guest agrees to report any inoperative equipment or other maintenance problem to Owner immediately. Owner will make reasonable efforts to have repairs done quickly and efficiently. Guest will allow Owner or a person permitted by Owner access to the Property for purposes of repair, maintenance, and inspection. Owner is not responsible for any inconvenience that may occur and no refunds/rent reductions will be made due to failure of such items.
By electronically agreeing to this lease, the Renter has read, fully understands, and agreed to all the terms and conditions included in this agreement. Renter is aware that this is a release of liability and a legal contract and signs it (or electronically agrees to) of Renter’s own free will.

Please have safe travels, and contact us with any questions you might have. We look forward to having you stay with us!