Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub

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Entire home

Living room with DVD player and cable television

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

South Haven, MI

Michigan Maritime Museum3 min drive
South Haven Center for the Arts4 min drive
Kal Haven Trail4 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)52 min drive

This place was super cute and in a great area. It was very accommodating for our group. We appreciated how clean it was ...

Oct 5, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk - Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Level - Bedroom 1 (Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Master - Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs - Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs - Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main level - Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master - Bathroom 3

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

Upstairs - Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Idlewood Cottage is a spacious 2400 sf modern home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and play space in basement. Features comfortable, quality furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, and seasonal outdoor gas grill. Equipped with cable TV, Wi-Fi, DVD player, Smart TVs, central air, and washer/dryer. First floor bedroom suite (no stairs) with attached bath, and four additional bedrooms on second level. Idlewood is the perfect year-round retreat.

The space and amenities
-Heated indoor-outdoor community pool and hot tub, open year-round (steps from home at end of block)
-Second outdoor pool, open Memorial Day to Labor Day (5 to 7-minute walk from home)
-Marina with boat rentals (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
-Shared firepit, located steps from home
-On-site laundry
-Desk and monitor for working remotely
-High-speed Wi-Fi, 4 televisions and Comcast cable
-Boardgames and books
-Kid friendly conveniences for use include stroller, pack-n-play, high-chair, and more
-Finished basement play space with TV, table hockey and foosball table
-Bikes, beach chairs, more
-Two outdoor patios with grill and outdoor dining
-Parking

Sampling of what’s nearby:
-Newcome Beach: ½ mile
-North Beach (bathrooms, concessions, playground): 1.5 miles
-South Beach and splash pad: 2 miles
-Plus 3 more nearby beach access points
-Downtown South Haven: 1.7 miles
-Kids Corner Park: 2 miles
-Lake Arvesta: 10-minute drive
-Blueberry picking: Two locations within 10-minute drive
-Kal-Haven Biking and Walking Trail: 5-minute drive
-Michigan Maritime Museum: about 2 miles
-Wineries and Breweries: Several options within a 10-mile radius
-Michigan Theater: about 2 miles
-Rocket Arcade: about 2 miles
-Skiing and Tubing: within 40-minute drive
-Ice Skating (rink and rentals): downtown South Haven in winter
-Saugatuck, MI: 23-minute drive

Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
-First floor bedroom (main level, no stairs): Queen, en suite bathroom
-Main bedroom: King, en suite bathroom, second floor
-Bedroom 3: Queen
-Bedroom 4: Queen
-Bedroom 5: Twin bunk over full bed, plus roll away cot (sleeps up to 4)
-Shared hallway bathroom: Sink, tub, shower, toilet

Property manager

Loretta (Lori) Browder

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. South Haven Lighthouse and Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Butler Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.

South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 9 min walk
Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive
South Haven Center for the Arts - 4 min drive
Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive
South Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

Bangor Station - 20 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Culver's - 5 min drive
Clementines - 4 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on the riverfront, within a 15-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 October 2023

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

Great place!

This place was super cute and in a great area. It was very accommodating for our group. We appreciated how clean it was and the price of it was very reasonable. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

20 September 2023

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

Beautiful South Haven home with perfect host!!

Can’t say enough good things about this property and the host! House was spacious, beautifully decorated, spotless, great proximity to everything and the host really just thought of everything! Would definitely stay again! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

16 August 2023

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

Provided everything

Great property - owners provide pretty much everything you need. Will be really great when the 2nd community pool opens!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

10 August 2023

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

Amazing vacation home

My family and I had a great time here. There was plenty of space for us all. The newly finished basement was a pleasant surprise and the 5 kids loved playing down there. It was a convenient location to downtown and multiple beaches. Everything was thought of in this house...beach toys, spices, shampoo, conditioner, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

8 July 2023

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

Well supplied with everything you need

Well stocked with everything you need. Easy check in. Responsive host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Loretta (Lori) Browder

Board game loving family of four who appreciates a lazy afternoon at the beach and good friends to celebrate life with.

Why they chose this property

South Haven is our oasis from the hustle and bustle of our busy Chicago life. We've been renting properties in South Haven for the past 10-years and hope Idlewood Cottage will connect us with our own extended family from Michigan more often. Our hope is Idlewood will inspire you to be a little more 'idle', too.