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The Guest House • South Haven • Dog-Friendly

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A spacious room with large windows, a chandelier, wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern cabin with large glass windows, a wooden deck, and a natural forest backdrop.
A spacious living room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.
A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony.
A spacious living room with two beige sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanley Johnson Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Stanley Johnson Park and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Stanley Johnson Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • South Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Silver Beach - 33 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guest House • South Haven • Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Guest House • South Haven • Dog-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Guest House • South Haven • Dog-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House • South Haven • Dog-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House • South Haven • Dog-Friendly located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Stanley Johnson Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is lovely and well appointed. The description was slightly unclear about beach access. Many stairs are required to reach the beautiful beach (REALLY beautiful). Not particularly good for swimming due to currents but lovely views. The yard is small, bordered by a ravine, but the decks and outdoor seating is spectacular!We had a question about the fireplaces, it was chilly, and maintenance arrived in a flash! This unit also has a built in dehumidifier, which is great this close to the water. Overall a great get away with friends. Very close to the beach and minutes to lovely South Haven. Highly recommend for adults!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here. Really enjoy the location and beautiful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Haven vacation

Excellent location, property very well suited to our needs. Would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2023
Hello John! We are incredibly pleased to hear that you loved your stay at The Guest House. It's in such a peaceful place, so close to the beach, with gorgeous views of the trees in the area. It really is such a wonderful getaway spot when you want to leave behind all the hustle and bustle. We hope to have you back soon! Best regards, Shores Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Lovely location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2023
Hello, Chris! Thank you for leaving us a review! There really is something special about the location of that home, secluded from the noise of the main road, yet close enough to the water to have private access, it's such a delightful getaway! Give us a shout if you're looking to set up future SoHa vacations! Best regards, Shores Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal place and location. First time to South Haven. We will certainly be back! Great property with easy access to the private beach! Our kids loved how accessible it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
We're honored to have been a part of your first visit to the area, what a special moment! It's such an awesome area with so much to do and explore, not to mention the incredible areas surrounding town. We would love to have you back for another vacation in the future! All the best, Shores Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway!

Staying at the Guest House was amazing! All the windows let in so much natural light. We loved how close it was to the private beach. Easy to take our young kids to it whenever it was convenient! The beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed to spend a comfortable and relaxing week. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Hey BJ! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such an awesome review! We really appreciate getting a read on what we're doing well so we know to keep it up! We'd love to host you and your family in the area again; feel free to reach out any time. :) All the best, Shores Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation by the lake

This is a beautiful and well appointed home. Very easy access to Lake Michigan and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Hi, Cheryl! Thank you for the kind words :) We hope we can host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great location to the beach! We loved going for sunsets and star gazing! Convenient proximity to downtown restaurants and bars. We also spent a day in Saugatuck which was only a short drive. Would definitely recommend !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
We at Shores are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Very nice & relaxing. Glad we got to bring our dogs. Loved access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
That is wonderful to hear, Debbie! We love it when fur friends come to visit our beautiful town! We hope you had the best time and can come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

We were so happy to walk into such a beautiful home. Even though we brought most of our own stuff, we appreciated that this house was equipped with everything we could need was amazing just steps from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Thank you for choosing Shores Vacation Rentals for your South Haven excursion! We hope you enjoyed your time here as much as we enjoyed hosting you! We’d love to have you back if you’re ever looking for another vacation in the area; feel free to reach out any time. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of windows and beautiful views

Very nice home with the exception of some general maintenance needed to be done. Nice location and is as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you so much for the valuable feedback. We at Shores are happy to hear that overall you enjoyed your vacation. Looking forward to hosting you again in South Haven!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Peaceful Getaway

This property is located perfectly secluded in the woods of a small neighborhood steps from the lake. House was spacious with beautiful windows and sliding glass doors ceiling to floor. Short e-bike ride to town
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend at the guest house

We were in South Haven for a few days and the guest house helped make it a perfect trip. The private beach was beautiful and offered an amazing sunset viewing spot. The house was perfect for unwinding, relaxing on the spacious deck and enjoying the lovely bird songs from the many trees on the property. The soaking tub was the best way to end the day. We fully enjoyed our trip and would visit again. Staff was wonderful and prompt with responding to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. We at Shores are happy to hear you enjoyed your vacation. Looking forward to hosting you again in South Haven!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, well appointed house in a quiet neighborhood. The house had everything we needed and the quick walk to the beach/lake was so nice. The host/management team was great with communication and if we needed anything at all, we wouldn't have hesitated to reach out. They checked in on a regular basis, which was so nice. The property is beautiful! The only concern (not a negative, as the grounds couldn't be more beautiful) was the backyard has a steep drop off. We had our dog with us and the house itself is definitely pet friendly. There were lots of squirrels and birds and we even had a visit from a super cute groundhog. The floor to ceiling windows are amazing and you are surrounded by so much beauty, It was great to be able to go into town if we wanted to, but also nice that we could order groceries via instacart if we didn't. Anything we may have needed was close by! We would definitely stay here again! We were only able to stay a few days this time, but would love to return for a longer visit. Would recommend the house to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Guest House and appreciated everything from the peaceful setting and floor-to-ceiling windows to the short walk to the lake. It's especially wonderful to hear our team's communication helped you feel well cared for throughout your stay. We're also glad you and your pup enjoyed the beautiful surroundings—even if the local squirrels and groundhog provided a few exciting distractions! Thank you as well for mentioning the natural slope in the backyard. It's part of what gives the property its beautiful wooded setting, and we appreciate you pointing it out for future guests traveling with pets or young children. We'd love to welcome you back for a longer visit next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Three days at the lake

House was as advertised. Great location, very clean and nicely furnished and well equipped. The goodie bag for our pups was a great gesture. The only concern was the sheer unfenced drop-off next to the property. Other than that it was a great choice for few days at the lake. The management team was great- Checking in with us to see if we were in need of anything. Impressive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you for choosing Shores Vacation Rentals for your South Haven excursion! We hope you enjoyed your time here as much as we enjoyed hosting you! We’d love to have you back if you’re ever looking for another vacation in the area; feel free to reach out any time. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Very clean, comfortable house. Kitchen is fairly well stocked. Bring your own spices etc. if you plan on doing much cooking. Both fireplaces had broken screens and ignition didn’t work. That was a disappointment as nights were cool and it would have been nice to use one of them. House is nestled in lovely wooded area with vaulted ceiling and wall to wall windows which create a beautiful space. Bed is very comfortable and linens and towels are good quality. There were some minor repairs that should be attended to which I passed along to management company. A very nice home which I would recommend. We’d like to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Retreat

The house was wonderful for 4 adults, 3 year old and 3 small dogs. House had large areas to cook, eat and relax. It was clean and spacious for our family. The nice sandy beach was a short walk and a flight of stairs, so we also got some steps in. The big windows on the main floor allowed us to see the trees and the windows on the top floor showed gorgeous sunsets over the lake. The location was only a short drive to downtown South Haven and freeway, so an ideal spot. Notes/Suggestions: - The descriptions of the house only says Dog Friendly, but there are extra fees you need to pay. I suggest adding the fee amount to the description. Also, I would recommend adding stepping stones/pavers to the grass area. It was challenging for children (and adults) to get to the grass area from back deck. - The amount of the stay per day/night is not including all the extra fees you end up paying. Suggest having all those extra fees be included to give you a more accurate description. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Hi, Paul! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family, including your furry friends, had a wonderful time at our house. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the spacious areas to cook, eat, and relax, as well as the beautiful views from the windows. We're glad the short walk to the beach added a bit of fun exercise to your stay! We appreciate your suggestions about the extra fees and stepping stones. We'll definitely work on making our descriptions clearer and consider adding stepping stones to improve access to the grassy area. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future!
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