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Food lovers will find a bevy of delights at Bonamego Farms, where you can take foraging and cooking classes on over 300 acres of farmland, forests and wetlands. In summer, you can take an evening walking tour of the stunning gardens at The Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, or attend the Annual Fish Boil Dinner at the Michigan Maritime Museum. South Haven vacation rentals are close to the harbor, where you can watch fireworks over Lake Michigan on the 4th of July. Take the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail to experience the best wines, ciders and craft beers of the region.
With winter snows, fall colors and summer sunshine, South Haven offers natural beauty and outdoor fun throughout the year. Experience the luscious colors of fall from the water by canoeing or kayaking along the lakeshore, or cycle through piles of crunchy leaves as you peddle over quaint covered bridges. South Haven vacation rentals are welcoming places to warm up after a day sailing or fishing on the water, and ideal spots to store your haul after foraging for fresh produce at the local farm markets. When Halloween arrives, you can go for hayrides or creep your way through haunted houses.
Resting on the shores of vast Lake Michigan, the city of South Haven has cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Although warmer in winter than some other parts of Michigan, South Haven is still chilly, with temperatures as low as 19 degrees. With an annual snowfall of nearly 90 inches, be sure to bring winter boots with you for a winter holiday. South Haven gets a reasonable amount of rain, about 35 inches a year. Summer weather is quite warm, with temperatures in the mid to high 70s, when high humidity makes it feel even warmer, so hydration is vital.
Lake Michigan is home to the waterfront city of South Haven. Across the lake is Chicago to the southwest and Milwaukee northwest. Detroit sits almost due east, and the cities of Grand Rapids and Lansing are short drives away. Lake Michigan is home to an abundance of marine life, including lake trout, Chinook salmon, smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. The Black River flows through South Haven, and savvy observers may spot snapping turtles along its banks and agile trout swimming below the surface. The Black River is also home to many hungry ducks, and visitors are welcome to feed them.
South Haven has gorgeous lake beaches for sun and watersports. Vacation homes are close to places like North Beach, a lakefront area with a sandy beach, fishing, swimming, and a pier, and Van Buren State Park, a park with lakeside sand dunes and woodland trails teeming with wildlife. You could also spend time at South Beach, a sandy shoreline and pier with playground, a skateboard park and lighthouse views.
The nearest airport is in Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.), located 35.9 mi (57.8 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.), which is 49.5 mi (79.7 km) away.
Kids will love the fun-filled attractions of South Haven. Vacation rentals put you within reach of kid-friendly places like the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, a farmhouse museum and birthplace of the renowned horticulturist with artifacts and exhibits, and Packard Park, a park with grassy areas, picnic areas, and a deck with lake views and beach access. You'll also like Kids’ Corner, a child-focused park with unique play structures and recreation areas designed for young children.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 963 vacation rentals around South Haven. From 763 house rentals to 144 cabin rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.