A peaceful dune retreat

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A beachfront house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A beach house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with blinds.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a TV, a gaming console, and a comfortable chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Van Buren State Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, Porter Legacy Dunes
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Buren State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is on the beach. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warner Vineyards and Southside Municipal Marina. South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Porter Legacy Dunes - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Point Conservation Area - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Van Buren State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pilgrim Haven Natural Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Beach - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A peaceful dune retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A peaceful dune retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A peaceful dune retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A peaceful dune retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A peaceful dune retreat located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Porter Legacy Dunes and Lake Michigan. North Point Conservation Area and Van Buren State Park are also within 10 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. 104 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and was fully equipped. Very quiet and peaceful. Close to a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place tucked up by the dunes not far from South Haven. The dune right behind the house is am awesome little hike, very steep l, but rewarding to check out the view of the lake. Perfect for a long weekend with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was fantastic and will definitely look to come back and visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.Clean.Great communication from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our getaway. House was very clean and cozy. Being able to stream on TV without using our accounts was handy. The dune trail was challenging but worth the adventure. Such a beautiful view and neat to walk the beach with wife.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host- quick communication and willing to help. Beautiful property. Love the privacy and we especially enjoyed the private beach area on the other side of the sand dunes. A great family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay and already planning more trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a blast staying at the sandbox! This place is exactly as advertised. That dune is no joke! It is tough, but the view is worth it! Check in was a breeze. She did not have a long list of check out instructions, which is always appreciated! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly unique spot, we loved it!! The dune hike was challenging, but my 3-year-old could manage it on her own, so I would say, a good challenge. We loved having a little fire at night and watching the sunset was pretty magical. Have already recommended it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location. Overestimated my aging body. The dune was bigger than I thought so no beach time, and not having a bathroom on the ground floor was problematic since the bedrooms are down there. But younger people would do really well here. It was a lovely easy getaway with my cousin, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house! Clean and comfortably fit us 4! The dune is NOT for the weak but worth the climb, Best sunset! Close to towns for afternoon ice cream runs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The inside was decorated very nicely. All the necessary amenities were there. My only critique is that it would’ve been nice to have a downstairs bathroom, where are the bedrooms are. But other than that, everything was good. It was neat to have the dunes in the backyard, we labored our way up to the top to look at the view. It was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Stay

Unique family friendly location with beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome dune retreat! Superb clean and perfect for a family. Kim was so attentive and quick to respond if we needed anything! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

We had a great little weekend here. Cozy and neat location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was lovely. Just the right amount of space for our family. The kids loved running up the dunes. They are steep! Appreciated the location of the house was away from all the busyness.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to South Haven activities but isolated for a peaceful retreat. The trek to the beach is a good workout but worth the adventure. Quiet beach with no one in either direction. The sunset views from the top of the dune are remarkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Place!

The Sandbox was very cute and the town was fun! The hike to the beach uphill both ways is definitely a workout!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in a gorgeous setting!

We had a great weekend stay at the Sandbox. The home is adorable and so cozy but we spent our whole weekend outdoors exploring the beach and hiking the dune paths! A unique and enjoyable stay and the views of the lake from the top of the dune were incredible! Hope to come back late this summer for a beach weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a peaceful, relaxing girl's weekend at the sandbox with plenty of space for the 4 of us. The location was quiet and very beachy, even though the beach was over the sand dune! The sunset on top of the dune was outstanding and watching the stars once the sun fully set was a delight with little to no light pollution from neighbors or neighboring city lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it

Very cozy house, fun climbing on the dunes,nice beach had very nice time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Perfect location. Amazing views along with privacy and quiet. Listing was accurate. Host was attentive and great communication. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible View, convenient & clean!

We arrived an hour earlier ahead of check in & got in right away. The place was quaint, clean & accommodated our stay for two nights! We absolutely LOVED the view at the top of our ‘mountain’ aka dune!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at the Sandbox

Very clean and relaxing property. Best of all, we made it up the dune.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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