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ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!

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Exterior
River and Lake View from 3rd level deck back of house
River view from ground level deck back of house
Eastern view of river from front porch
Gourmet kitchen with bar seating for 6

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

3rd level loft

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Front living room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!

Once part of the historical Grandview Hotel that overlooked the bluff in 1905, this recently renovated home is 3 levels with decks on each level, front & back - spectacular views up & down the river & to Lake Michigan! You'll enjoy amazing sunsets as well as watching the boats up and down the river. It has 3600 sq ft of beautifully decorated entertaining space with gourmet kitchen that seats 6 at the granite bar with full amenities, 10 person dining table, large family room with multiple seating areas, backyard deck entertaining area with gas grill, firepit, dining table, 4 bedrooms on the 2nd level that sleep 6, one lower level queen sleeper sofa (open in living room), lower level bedroom with queen bed and twin trundle, 3rd level family room loft (has 4 twin beds loft style) with outdoor covered deck with views of river & Lake Michigan!! Home is equipped with 3 LCD TVs, DVD players, dish TV, kids playroom/toys, pack & play, beach toys. Two minute walk to town & 3 blocks to the beach - the Perfect location to easily walk to beach or town & enjoy the view! Stairs to the river were just installed right by the house making it easy to get down to the riverfront and beach!

Few blocks to Kids Corner!: Kids tired of going to the beach and want something different to do?! We are just a short walk over to Kids Corner which is a huge wooden play center with towers, bridges and hidden tunnels! Also slides, swings, tire swings, etc., basketball hoop/court, baseball/softball diamond, picnic tables and lots of grassy area to play other games!!

Concerts and Festivals: We are steps away to the river area where a lot of the free concerts and festivals are held. New stairs were just installed right by the house! So, you don't have to pack up everything for the whole day - you can get home quickly any time you want to stop back in and take a break then right back to the festivities in minutes!!!

House made for entertaining: This is a place where we entertain and host our large family every year so we are set up with plenty of places for everyone to sit for eating and lounging around in the family room to watch TV. No more crowded seats with some people left out!!! Same goes for the outside back deck area. There are plenty of tables and chairs, plus a built in bench that lines the perimeter of the deck for extra seating.

Additionally, the third level family room/bedroom loft area is one large open space with 4 twin mattresses (two can be put together for a king bed) in the front of the space, and a large sectional and club chair with flat screen t.v. to the rear of the space and a 3rd level deck with plenty of comfy seating for viewing all of those spectacular sunsets or taking an afternoon nap!

Large groups or families looking to share houses near each other we have partnered with our backyard neighbors for extra room if needed! You can find their listing at www.simplysouthhaven.com and look for the Huron Street house.

Property manager

Jill - Owner
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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
3 levels of stairs, which are open to basement
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Events

Events allowed
Small for guests staying in house only - max 16
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Pets

No pets allowed
We do not allow pets as many guests have allergies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside on multiple decks
Roll trash out to EDGE & FACING the street, if checking out on Saturday/Sunday & ROLL BACK up if it is late monday and trash has been collected!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small for guests staying in house only - max 16
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • North Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Warner Vineyards and Lake Michigan. South Beach and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

South Haven 2025

It’s our annual family winter long weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Girls' Weekend!

The house was perfect for us as 5 women getting together for a girls' weekend in South Haven. Close to downtown close to the beach, and the third floor balcony was great for visiting and watching the sunset and storms. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

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

60th Birthday weekend

We had a very pleasant stay at this home. The location was great, we walked everywhere and had beautiful weather and amazing views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Space for Girls' Weekend

Excellent location in South Haven - walking distance to downtown and the beach. Wonderful open first floor kitchen, dining room, and living room space to be all together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great house Great location

Beautiful house and great setup for our family vacation. Would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Family week in SoHa

Perfect place to stay in South Haven. The house was clean and was very much like all the descriptions. We used grill every night. We had 6 people and a baby and had way more than enough room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinity K.

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

Great weekend stay

The home was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Great location!

Enjoyed our stay at the house! Plenty of room for our family of 7 adults and one baby. Great location. Easy to walk to beach and shops/restaurants. Friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Excellent Location-House has lots of room.

We loved the location of this property. There was plenty of space for our group. The interior was very clean and smelled good. The exterior needs a lot of TLC. Some of the interior also. Was disappointed for condition of outside areas with what we paid for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Polly B.

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

Perfect getaway for our family

The location, plenty of rooms for our family of ten, and multiple decks to enjoy the harbor view are what made this property a quality find. It was so nice to be within walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurants! Our only complaint is that the place needs a good maintenance update ... plugged sink in bathroom, leaky shower faucets, carbon monoxide alarm battery was beeping when we got there, broken chair on patio, etc. Overall, very functional and a lovely place. Just needs a little more attention to details by the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karlye N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very responsive owner!

The owner was very responsive and took care of a few minor issues immediately. Great house in a great location! We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Great location w/in walking distance to downtown and beach

The house was a good size for our group, the bedrooms, living areas, and loft were spacious. The backyard was great for hanging out and grilling and playing yard games. My only qualms were that when we arrived with 16 of us, there were a total of 2 almost-gone rolls of toilet paper in the house. It wasn't a huge deal, we had someone run out to the store right away, but weren't notified that that was going to be something we needed to bring ourselves. It created an interesting problem for a few minutes while someone ran out to get it. The other thing was that the garbage disposal in the kitchen sink was infested with fruit flies that were swarming the first floor all weekend. It was like that when we arrived. All in all, the house was good, just be aware of the two things I mentioned above and make sure to bring toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rena H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Too bad that the house is dirty

Location great. House WOULD be great if it was clean. We did appreciate you bringing your cleaning team back however it was the next day and a inconvenience for everyone. Tons of spiders and it had a awful musty smell when you walked in. So like I said great location the house just needs to be deeply cleaned from top to bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ricki A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect size for a large family of varied ages. Close to everything. Needs a little TLC, but can't beat the positives!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Lovely Home and Amazing Location

We loved our stay in this home, amazing location and views of the harbor. We're already planning our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barb H., Ann Arbor, MI

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

Bookclub 25 year celebration

The location is perfect and the main floor open space was ideal for gathering, talking, eating together. It is light and airy and close to everything in town and the beach. The view from the 3rd floor balcony is gorgeous. It could use an upgrade in some of the kitchen ware(baking sheets, frying pans) but suited our group's needs very well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna o.

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

Excellent space and location!

Overall we had an excellent stay here! The location is ideal for walking to the beach, splash pad or shops downtown. The space was large, open and our large party never felt cramped. We did have one issue with the oven which led to us not being able to use it for 2 days- the owner got back to us after multiple attempts to contact her. It turned out to be that the oven timer when turned on would turn off the oven… She did remedy another situation we had right away so it could have just been a busy day for her to return our calls. (quicker to return texts vs calls.) The house was well stocked with everything we needed for our week long stay which we appreciated! Including paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags etc. We request extra towels which were brought to us right away and greatly appreciated. We also liked that the recycling and trash bins were easily accessible. The kids loved the front game/ toy room and playing on the top floor together. The decks on all sides of the house were beautiful. Some recommendations for the owner: overall need for some minor updates/fixes - the dishwasher rack has no front wheels on the bottom rack and almost slides all the way out when you pull it. The fridge shelves and drawers are difficult to work or missing, 2/4 slots on toaster oven were non functional. need new beach chairs- the ones provided were broken/bent there should be a note not to use the oven timer as apparently it can cause the oven not to work. The jets in the jacuzzi tub were non functional. The online listing and the owners book at the home had conflicting info such as wether the propane would be supplied by owner or guest. Aside from these minor inconveniences, we had an amazing time overall and would absolutely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Perfect location to walk to everything! Lots of room for big group to spread out!

Perfect for large group without feeling crammed in. Very spacious. Everything thing you need. Beautiful views from the balconies. Big kitchen/ family room for meals and just being together. Owner very responsive. Would love to stay here again. Absolutely perfect location for beach and shopping. Don’t miss the sunset from the 3rd floor balcony y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Home with beautiful views

Absolutely enjoyed our stay. The home exceeded our expectations. Perfect location, beach, downtown, kids corner all walkable distances. Home is clean and well kept. Perfect size home for family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Great South Haven home.

Second time staying at this great home/property with our families, we will be back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Great family location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. Plenty of. bedrooms and beds for everyone and lots of room for our large family. It was a great location with many deck views We would love to stay there again sometime when all the kids come to
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

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

Perfect Location!

This house was perfect for our family vacation!! Plenty of room and close walk to everything! And amazing views!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Convenient Location and Spacious

We choose this property because of the large kitchen/living room gathering space. It was even better than the pictures. Tons of sleeping areas and very convenient walk to downtown/harbor/waterfront. A few things in the house could use some TLC, but it did not interfere with our stay. The view is even better in person.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jill - Owner

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I grew up in South Haven and lived there until I attended college at Michigan State. My immediate and extended family, as well as friends, still live there and I come and stay in my own home every summer! I currently live in Tampa, Florida.

Why they chose this property

This property was lovingly renovated by me after I purchased it in 2005. It was made for entertaining with upgraded amenities and a spacious feel for accomodating your family and friends. It is over 100 years old and was originally part of The Grand Hotel that overlooked the bluff.

What makes this property unique

Three levels of decks with views of the lake and river from both the front and back of the house!! Very open floor plan for entertaining, as well as extra large seating area in the family room for large parties. Additionally has a third floor family room with amazing views of lake and river and SUNSETS!!!! Outside back deck is huge with large dining table/chairs and a fire pit with surrounding chairs and a bench that surround the entire deck. Plenty of seating for your back yard party!!

Languages:

English

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