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South Beach/Near Town Charmer

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Exterior
Exterior
Living Room
Living area
First floor BR king option

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

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South Haven, MI

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

South Beach/Near Town Charmer

Welcome to gracious but casual living in bustling South Haven. Old world charm with modern amenities and comfortable furnishings. Relax at home in the large living room, brand new sunlit family room, porches...Brand new bedrooms and bath upstairs (winter '13) Spend the day at the beach(South or North are easily accessible), on the river walk, shopping in Downtown (3 blocks away), or at any number of festivities near town, including Farmers Market every Saturday in warm months. Private, serene location at end of cul-de-sac atop a small bluff.

The area is convenient to activities such as blueberry picking, wine tasting at nearby wineries, boat cruises, the Kal-Haven bike trail, and much more. Get away from it all.

Minimum age of primary renter 25 years old. Rental agreement applies if booking is not cancelled within 5 days of booking.




Keywords: Charming cottage 3 blocks to beach, town and 1 block to river

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
We are currently not accepting pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental Agreement applies and is agreed to. See Rental Agreement attached to this posting.
City of South Haven regulations applicable.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 305514vb
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cottage is in the city centre. Southside Municipal Marina and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area. South Haven Center for the Arts and Michigan Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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South Haven, MI

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • Taco Bell
  • Cafe Julia

Frequently asked questions

Is South Beach/Near Town Charmer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at South Beach/Near Town Charmer?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Beach/Near Town Charmer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Beach/Near Town Charmer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Beach/Near Town Charmer located?

Located in South Side, this cottage is steps from Southside Municipal Marina and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Michigan. Warner Vineyards and South Haven Center for the Arts 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. 77 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

M. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect and the hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful house! We loved sitting on the big airy porch! It’s a close walk to town and the beach. Would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timm S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host made check in very easy. Nice property and easy walk to downtown. House was clean with lots of room and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Excellent communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great experience as always …Third year our family has stayed for blueberry fest.Location is perfect Julie & Michael are great to work with..Hopefully they will have us next year as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved it here, it was our first time but everyone in our party agreed that we’d come back to not only the town but to stay in the house specifically. Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies 7th annual wine weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. The house was surprisingly spacious, lots of lounge space and tall ceilings. Really with everything you could need. The location is amazing, walkable to beach and town. We could see the black river from the front steps. Because its at the end of a cul de sac, we could throw a football with our kids out in the street without worrying about through traffic. This house really exceeded all of our expectations. Would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

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

Great Location

Very nice older home with views of the Black River and Lake Michigan. Just a short walk to downtown. Julie was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann M.

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

Awesome vacation home

This is our 2nd year staying at this awesome house and we love it . Perfect location , close to beach and downtown . Screened porch is amazing and view of the Black River is beautiful. Julie is great to work with .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica s.

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

Wonderful property and location

This is our 3rd time staying at this wonderful home. The location can't be beat, very close to town and not too far from the beach. The screened in front porch is where we spent most of our time, just lovely. We had a small issue and the hosts were available and immediately responded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann M.

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

Great vacation home

We loved our stay at his house. We have stayed in South Haven for a few years and this location is perfect . A few blocks to downtown , short walk to the beach and beautiful view of the black river from the upstairs deck. The house is huge , everything you need for a great stay . Julie is great to communicate with and can’t wait for next summer !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laur S.

Lovely Home!

This property is lovely, well appointed and so clean. The furnishings are tasteful and comfortable and the home is so close to town and beach so the location is perfect. I highly recommend it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Location, space, joy

Outstanding location, minutes walk from restaurants, bars, beach, river, park. Pictures do not give justice to how much space you have on this property. Lots of toys, games, and activities. Great place for a family vacation. Will visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Z.

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

Girls trip

Wonderful property. Perfect for our girls trip. Close to Saugatuck and then back for dinner and drinks in South Haven. Really enjoyed the rooftop deck for sitting and relaxing and watching boats come and go through the harbor. Definitely would stay here again. Thank you . Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the south beach/near town charmer …

Second time staying, first time for full week. Loved the screened in porch and upper exterior deck areas for morning coffee and evening champagne… So spacious with a lot of seating for hosting friends and family. Location was perfect for walking uptown and evening walks… Garage had fun things for activities like bags game and bicycles… Wish we could stay longer. Will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

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

Blueberry Fest 2024…

This is our third time, 2nd year for blueberry fest staying at the property. We always have a great time here. Location is perfect, house is spacious and beds are comfy. So many rooms and seats to share. Quiet and calm setting. You cannot go wrong staying at this property. Owners are great to deal with. Will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

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

Family vacation.

We took our family vacation Labor Day weekend with our two adult daughters. The house was awesome in every phase. The location was great as we were within a few blocks of downtown, the beach and other places. The screened in porch was great. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

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

Incredible home & wonderful location!

The home was even nicer than in the pictures. It was more spacious than we thought, so many areas to sit and enjoy time with our family. There were so many items supplied, ample towels, linens, kitchen tools, etc. We are certain to choose this property again in the future! Thank you SO MUCH!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie S.

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

Wonderful!

Exactly as described. Walking distance from everything you need. House had so much room for our girls trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine H.

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

Loved location and space

For a group of 6 of us we thoroughly enjoyed this home; it was our 3rd time and it did not disappoint. The large screen room was a highlight. We were easily able to utilize kitchen and grill for several meals at home. Thank you for new memories. We will return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

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

Nice wrap around porch

Hello, We enjoyed our stay on Huron street. The living space, porch and 3 restrooms were nice. Great location. Roof space has a nice view. Some suggestions; the bunk bed is very dated. The person who slept in it kept bumping their arm and head when turned over. The kitchen needs updating lighting. Even with the stove light on the refrigerator...still was vary dark. All communication was good. I hope the owner found the missing set of keys. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Sweet Summer Memories

This was our first time staying at South Beach Charmer and we were there for 8 nights. We loved every minute of our stay. The location can’t be beat! We walked EVERYWHERE! Super close to downtown, the Farmer’s Market and South Beach access. The screened porch can’t be beat! It was our favorite place in the home. The amount of space in this home is amazing. The family room couch is so comfortable, and having 3 living spaces was wonderful! We traveled with our children and 10 month old grandson and the home was perfect. The upstairs bedrooms and bathroom are spacious and new while the main floor bedroom seems original to the home. It is charming and we love the historical feel of the home. The upstairs balcony was great for sitting outside to read a book in the sun and the screened porch was well used for dinners and game nights. The kitchen had everything we needed and we loved having a washer and dryer. Julie was great with communication and was super helpful! We made some pretty special memories at this home and can’t wait to return next summer! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kelly N.

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

Poor maintenance and lack of cleanliness spoil this otherwise lovely home in a great location.

I have rented several properties in SH in the past, and this one is large and in a great location. Sadly, it is not well cared for. When we arrived we saw that the front and screen porch were not swept. The screen porch, a nice addition, was less inviting due to the visible dirt and cobwebs on all the screens and food crumbs in seat cushions. Food crumbs were also in the couches inside the house and on the indoor floors . We also found a letter in the kitchen from the city of SH saying “this is a 3rd and final notice” for the owner to schedule a mandated property inspection, and that the water would be turned off during the week of my rental. When I notified the owner, she indicated that this was taken care of. That was not true, as two men from the city arrived midway through the week and said they were there to turn off the water that day! Luckily they were understanding of my predicament as a renter and said they would wait until the weekend to turn off the water. I informed the owner of this and she essentially blew it off. (Incidentally, the men from the city also made mention of how the outside of the home did not look like it had been cared for, so I was not alone in my opinion.) The kitchen was dirty, i.e., pots and pans were greasy to the touch and hanging from a pot rack covered in stuck-on cobwebs, and baseboards and corners were frankly filthy with food crumbs, cobwebs, etc. This was true throughout the first floor. The upstairs seemed cleaner, perhaps because it is a newer addition. The balcony has a great view but was also barely swept; dirt, leaves etc. circled the entirety, as did a ring of mildew on the railing. The pièce de resistance was the grill CATCHING ON FIRE because the grease trap was full. Luckily my husband, who was grilling at the time, had seen the fire extinguisher and used it quickly. It’s a minor miracle no one was hurt, what if the propane tank exploded!? I told the homeowner about this immediately and she was pretty nonchalant. She essentially told me to just eat at the local restaurants in SH, like oh well 🤷‍♀️. It was only Tuesday so I took it upon myself to clean the grill after researching how to do so. I asked the owner to refund my cleaning fee for this, and she essentially ignored me. I told her all of the above info prior to posting this review but received only a flat refusal to return the cleaning fee. So, caveat emptor with this property! At least the grill is clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
The house was clean as always but unfortunately the City of South Haven and its contractor miscommunicated about its ongoing citywide sanitary/storm sewer cross-connection program. Thus the notice that we had previously addressed. Kelly re-typed the notice for our benefit anyway. Kelly then claimed the the grill "blew up" the day after she used it without any problems, and then demanded a $300 rent credit for cleaning it. We inspected it ASAP, the grill was fine, and we refused her ridiculous demand. We're certain that Kelly will not be staying at our house again, but we're also certain that many other of our repeat guests will continue to enjoy the house each year.

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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Family of six, from high schooler to out of college. Time to slow life down and enjoy each others company!

Why they chose this property

Love our darling home and hope you do too! We looked for a few years after falling in love with South Haven. Finally found what we wanted - a comfy retreat near all beach and town in a serene setting

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