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Lake House 3 blocks from the beach ~ bikes and children playhouse!

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Exterior
Outdoor living space.
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Weber grill

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake House 3 blocks from the beach ~ bikes and children playhouse!

A charming fenced in corner lot perfectly suited for family fun. A long driveway accommodates plenty of on site parking along with a half court basketball area for shooting hoops.

Additional amenities include an adorable playhouse filled with children's furnishings and crafts for endless playtime. A spacious backyard with two newly designed seating areas that include picnic table seating, chaise lounge chairs, fire pit, new Weber grill and patio furniture.

This home is just a five minute walk to Lake Michigan, Kids Corner playground and historic downtown South Haven. Take time to enjoy South Haven shopping, restaurants, movie theater, Farmer's Market and historical charm.

Three upstairs bedrooms, two rooms with queen beds and third room with one set of bunk beds and a twin. The downstairs bedroom contains a queen pull out sofa.

Enjoy the Kal-Haven bike trial with it's many scenic stops and picturesque beauty. Several bikes are provided for your pedaling enjoyment. Wagon, beach umbrella and corn hole provided in the garage.

Towels and linens provided, please bring your own beach towels.

Property manager

Susan Mcglone
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Would consider, additional fee required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Wash/dry all dishes prior to departure- empty kitchen sink. Remove all items from fridge. Return items used from playhouse/garage organized.
Trash pick up is early WED am. In order not to miss pick up place containers on street TUE PM. Containers must be returned to storage site by WED PM.

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
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

South Haven

South Haven is home to this holiday home. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House 3 blocks from the beach ~ bikes and children playhouse! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake House 3 blocks from the beach ~ bikes and children playhouse!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House 3 blocks from the beach ~ bikes and children playhouse!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House 3 blocks from the beach ~ bikes and children playhouse! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

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

4 day stay

Overall a great experience ,they had 4 bikes available ,bags ,badminton and much more,the wagon came in real handy as we used it to haul all our stuff to the beach .Quiet neighborhood and great backyard with a gas grill .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Cousins trip 2025

We had a wonderful vacation. The house was perfect for my daughters and I traveling with five small children. The kids loved the toys, especially the Playhouse and the patio was perfect for us adults. Susan was very helpful and responded quickly when we had a few questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z.

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

Wonderful Stay With Family

We had a wonderful stay in this South Haven home.ProsCheck in/out process was really smoothWagon/beach toys provided in garageVery cleanBackyard playhouse very nice for littlesConsNo dishwasherGarage cannot accommodate midsize/large SUVSuggested improvementWay too much furniture/musty books in living room and the furniture looks/feels like hand me downs. We put blankets on the old green leather couch because it was gross. For 425/night, I'd setup the living room with a quality sectional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry Jr. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay with our children and their spouses. The house is roomy, tidy and nicely decorated. We had plenty of space to gather indoors or outdoors for fun family time. We walked to the beach everyday and again in the evening for the beautiful South Haven sunsets! The neighborhood is great and the few blocks walk to the beach was safe and lovely. The house had everything we needed and didn't feel at all like a hotel or a modern staged rental home. The owners communication was the best I have experienced and we felt right at home. Thanks so much! The whole family loved it and we hope to book this place again for future family vacations. This property is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Walking distance to beach & downtown

Great location. We would definitely stay again. The house is spacious and the backyard is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Great location

Very cute home, nicely appointed. The backyard is great for kids. There is great park walking distance from the house and it's close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian M.

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

Great outdoor space

Only thing missing was a dishwasher, had a great time at this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Clinton street

Very clean, quiet and a short walk to the beach or downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great location, beautiful yard!

Stayed at this property with family and really enjoyed ourselves! Great location to both the beach and downtown and the yard was fantastic! Plenty of beach equipment, bikes and games to enhance our stay! Lovely home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Cute cozy home, close to the beach!

Very cute home, clean, comfortable beds and beautiful outdoor areas. The grounds are manicured and everything was in bloom and beautiful. The proximity to the beach was great- just a few blocks down. Loved the added touch of beach chairs to take to the beach and the master porch in the morning for coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb s.

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

Family baby shower

A few Aunts and cousins for a family baby shower- lovely space and big yard. Close to town and lake. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Cozy House Great Central Location

You can walk to the beach or the shopping on Phoenix. House is homey and has a lot of neat features including a nice backyard, playhouse, and bikes and beach games in the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Z.

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

Great Stay

Property was great. Easy walks to kids corner, beach and downtown. Got lucky and had a front row seat for the blueberry festival parade. Great place to consider when staying in South Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara J.

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

Great place

This was our second stay here. It is a great little place for a few days. The upstairs is not central air so leaving doors open at night is helpful. The kids enjoyed the play house and basketball. The outside shower is nice for rinsing everyone off.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina A., Portage, MI

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

Great Home

Truly a perfect location. Close to town but far enough away that it’s nice and quiet. Just a few blocks from kids Corner and the blue stairs beach. We will be booking again! We were all so sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Lakehouse

We enjoyed our stay in South Haven at this property. We were 4 adults and 2 children ages 6 and 8. The kids enjoyed the playhouse and the basketball hoop. The adults appreciated the backyard with the fire pit and the lovely outdoot patio. Beach access was only a few blocks away. Nice house and nice location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Family beach trip

We loved our time in South Haven and we were so comfy in Susan’s home. The location was great-a few blocks from the beach and our kids loved either biking or walking the trips to and from. We did part of the Van Buren trail nearby. We had a couple of rainy days and her home was perfect for us all having space for playing/relaxing in multiple areas. We would most definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Ann C., Bloomington

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

Clean, well stocked and comfortable

The home on Clinton St was perfect. Home owner was responsive and accommodating. The garage was well stocked, as well, with equipment for fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

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

Great fall weekend

This property worked well for us and our family (3 children under 9) to come to town for a long weekend in Oct. We have come in the summer and loved South Haven but never in the off season and so wanted to see if the town was as fun. We had a great time with Haven Fest and the location of the house was great in terms of town, Kids Korner and getting around. Kids loved the playhouse, yard toys and bikes. Great property for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

james b.

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

Clean and comfortable

This property is an older home, but very clean and tidy. We really appreciated the sitting room with plenty of comfortable couches for reading and conversation, and the super fenced in back yard with a nice grill, fire pit and outdoor seating. The play house was a huge hit with our toddler! We loved the short walk to a wonderful playground as well as the beachfront. The owner was helpful and responsive when we had a question. This was a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Perfect Location

Our stay was perfect for all the ages. The house had everything we needed and more. The thoughtfulness of items was appreciated from the kids step stool for the bathroom sink to bikes and beach wagon. The amount of bath and kitchen towels was great and the quality excellent. The playhouse and fenced backyard kept the kids busy and safe. The kids park was easy walking distance and a very nice park. I personally loved the older home. The built in bookcases, squeaky floors and unexpected cabinets. The house was clean, fresh and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Wonderful first visit to South Haven

Perfect location for our family get away! Description accurate. Easy walk to beach and playground and town , even with two kids in the wagon. House well equipped. Garage full of toys for all ages. The fenced in yard ( with comfy furniture, fire pit, gas grill and playhouse) was our favorite place to hang out. Susan was patient with my many questions. Definitely hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Family Vacay

My family and I finally got a chance to visit South Haven again as we used to ever summer 20+ years ago. This was the perfect house and location! Inside of the home was very clean and just enough room to feel comfortable and meet our needs (bedrooms/baths). The outside area we mostly occupied since the weather was beautiful. The patio was huge and had very comfy seating. The fire pit area was also great and especially the adorable little house with so many cute toys to keep my kids occupied. Definitely recommend this lake house! Oh and we brought our own bikes, but they had so many to choose from too. Another great plus! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Wonderful stay

House very clean and stocked. Lots of beach chairs to use. Nice bikes, kayaks , balls and toys in garage. Communication with host very good. Easy walk to lake and town. We spent most of our time outside. Yard is best part. Lovely seating area. Nice firepit. Grill a little worn out but worked just fine. We had a 1 1/2 year old. Fenced yard was great for her.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Louise B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The good, the bad, and the ugly

Great area. Backyard was lovely. The ceiling fans had about 1/4 inch of dust on them as well as bathroom fan. It needs a new refrigerator. The freezer had to be held closed by velcro. Hard to keep it closed. The basement needs a dehumidifier because the house had a very musty smell. Also, in the description, the owner needs to say that the second bathroom is in the basement, not main floor, and is not enclosed from the rest of the basement. I think advertising as 2 1/2 baths is a stretch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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