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Kid & Baby Friendly; Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub

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A spacious living room with a wooden interior, a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a dining table, and ceiling fans.
A two-story house with a front porch, a yellow door, and a garage.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled deck and a glass ceiling structure.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and white chairs.
A marina with boats docked, a grassy area in the foreground, and houses in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Hydrangea bedroom

1 Crib and 1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 Crib, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Sun room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Sunshine bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite bathroom for primary bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First floor

Toilet

Second floor shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

South Haven

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in North Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • South Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Silver Beach - 33 min drive - 57.9 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kid & Baby Friendly; Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Kid & Baby Friendly; Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Kid & Baby Friendly; Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kid & Baby Friendly; Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kid & Baby Friendly; Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kid & Baby Friendly; Indoor/Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Kal Haven Trail 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. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was exactly as described. Totally kid friendly. The kids room was ideal. Kitchen area was spacious. The kids enjoyed the community pool. 5 star!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

This property fit our family perfectly. It was well stocked with the essentials. We have stayed here twice now and will keep coming back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and the house was just as perfect and charming. The outdoor pool and hot tub are wonderful in winter -- the large pool is essentially "globed" with a heated enclosure. The bedrooms are sizeable and there is room for everyone! We will stay again next winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Liz and Steve's house - we had 3 kids under 5 and it was one of the most kid friendly homes and locations we have ever stayed in. It was clean, well-stocked, and in a great location close to the beach and pool nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to downtown. Home was perfectly setup for young kids. Had a wonderful time. Would definitely stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great spot for families

We really enjoyed our stay at Sunshine Cottage. It was super well equipped with all sorts of essentials for babies and toddlers that made trip logistics a lot easier. Super clean and comfortable. Community pool was very nice and the location was convenient!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend

Four adults and five kids were very happy with our stay. The cottage is exactly as the pictures look. The cottage was very clean and met our expectations. We were very happy with how well the cottage was stocked with towels, trash bags, paper towels, etc. The cottage had plenty of games for the children to play. The enclosed pool and outdoor hot tub was a big hit. We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing relaxing stay!

High recommend! So comfortable and easy. Close to downtown south haven with a lot of space! Perfect for kids!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Haven Family Getaway

The Sunshine Cottage was the perfect house for our family getaway to South Haven! The home was full of amazing amenities and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. The owners were also lovely to work with and were very attentive. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! Really appreciate the consideration for guests with small children - I didn’t have to worry about safety (eg stairs) at all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Winter Weekend with Family

The Sunshine Cottage was clean and complete with so many thoughtful details. The indoor pool was a huge hit with clean bathroom and showers too! We hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2024
We're so glad you had a wonderful weekend. We hope to see you back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Weekend

We had the pleasure of staying at Sunshine Cottage with our family, and it made for the perfect fall weekend getaway! It was our first time visiting South Haven—a true gem. The house is beautifully appointed for families with young children and includes everything you might need for a trip to the beach. The location is fantastic—close to both the beach and downtown—and having access to the community pool was an extra treat. We can’t wait to visit South Haven and stay here again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

House and pool were great!

We came with 2 families with 7 kids for new years. The house had everything we could need and kids were never bored, plenty of space and beds, The enclosed pool was great and the outdoor hot tub was wonderful Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Optimal place for families

We stayed a weekend at the Sunshine cottage & had a delightful time. It was clean & the amenities were great for our family & friends. All the small touches like stools for the kids to wash hands & nightlights in the bedrooms & bathrooms made it feel like home. Beds were comfortable & there was plenty of space to hang out together or to relax alone during downtime. We enjoyed taking the chairs & sand toys to the beach for sunset. Well done Sunshine Cottage, we’ll be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very family friendly!

I’d have to say this was one of my favorite houses to stay in! The house was beautiful and clean. It was a great layout. It was perfect how it was so kid friendly. The toys were great, the crib room and the bunk beds. It was just perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a blast staying at this property in south haven. It was perfect for our family (ages range from 2-6 for the children). There were toys that my 2 and 4 year old loved playing with. We enjoyed the fire pit and it is close to the neighborhood pool. We made lots of great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun Family Friendly Home

We had 3 generations in the house and it was well equipped for all, especially the kids. We loved the layout of the home with beach supplies in the garage and backyard fire pit. The new pool and hot tub was definitely a perk for staying in Harbor Club. The hosts were very responsive to our questions. Would certainly come back to Sunshine Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had the perfect layout for our family! So many thoughtful touches to make the stay easy with kids: fans in each bedroom, little shelf to set the baby monitor on, plenty of bedding and sleeping options for kids, kid friendly dishware, the list goes on! It was nice having access to two pools, easy drive to North or South Beach, a fun trail by the house that grandma took the kids to explore, and we roasted marshmallows on the back patio fire pit. The house was clean and met all of our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine Cottage

This place is beautiful. It’s very clean and well stocked with everything you need during your stay. We enjoyed the closeness of the pool, beach, restaurants, and the shops. It’s easy to walk to the town, park or beach if you want an easy walk every day. The house is very accommodating for families with children. Our grandchildren loved the kids room. We had a wonderful time. Next time we need to stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the house and the location. The house had everything we needed and it was beautifully decorated. If you are coming with young children, the sunroom is perfect with a small table and chairs and a play kitchen. We enjoyed both available pools, but preferred the marina pool because there were less people and we had the pool to ourselves most times. We enjoyed eating at the Lodge, Clementines and Admiral Jacks. We like going to Meijer because we don't have one in Iowa. We also enjoy shopping downtown South Haven at their unique shops. This time we rented a pontoon boat from Blue Water at the marina and that was a lot of fun. Overall, out rental experience was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Immaculate home, well thought out amenities, and memorable stay!

The owners did an amazing job with this property. Our family of 9 stayed comfortably with room to spare for extra guests. The toiletries were plentiful, and linens were well stocked. The kitchen was more equipped than my kitchen at home and we were able to prepare every meal during our stay in the kitchen at home. We enjoyed S’mores around the campfire every night and the owners even left us marshmallows, chocolate, and Graham crackers which was such a thoughtful touch. The home is just minutes from downtown South Haven without the crowds you’ll experience there. It was very conveniently located with a nice farmers market around the corner and Meijer a minute away. We will seek it out again on future trips to South Haven.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunshine Cottage in South Haven

We were looking for a house with plenty of space for a family get-together that was located near the beach and this property fit the bill. We were 5 adults and 3 kids and the house could have held more. All the living spaces were fine with comfortable furnishings, the kitchen was fully equipped, and the television and internet setup was great. There were plenty of toys for the kids and a good selection of books and games. For the beach there were folding chairs, umbrellas, beach toys and a wagon to haul everything in. Closest beach access was about a half-mile walk, the pool was even closer, and the excellent South Haven public beaches were a few minutes away by car. The property managers were very helpful. All in all, we had a pleasant and relaxing stay and highly recommend Sunshine Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winter Weekend

We had a wonderful winter weekend at Sunshine cottage. This house was fully stocked with everything we needed. We had two toddlers and the house was very safe for children. It had all the necessary items we needed without us having to drag them. There was a pack and play,highchair, booster chair, bumpers for the beds, the kids just loved it. Enclosed pool was a big highlight. The kids loved swimming in a nice warm enclosure and we adults enjoy the outdoor hot tub which was the perfect temperature. We spent our afternoons at the kids corner park, which was directly across from Lake Michigan. It was a great way to spend time outdoors. South Haven is a charming town and it was nice and quiet in the winter time. This beautiful House offered us a great time to spend with family, playing games, watching movies, and even an outdoor fire with some s’mores.Thanks for sharing your home with us. We will definitely be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. The house was equipped with all the amenities we needed. Very impressed with how it had everything. Nothing was broken or missing. Great communication and great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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