Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12
Location, location, location! This home is a short 2 block walk to South Beach, a 4 block walk to Kid's Corner, and an 8-10 minute walk to South Haven's restaurants, shopping, pier, and the municipal marina. This beautifully remodeled five bedroom, three bath home has been decorated to provide you with lake and beach vibes. A highlight of the home is the 4-seater golf cart available to guests (at no extra cost) from March 15th through November 15th. Nothing feels more like vacation than riding around on a golf cart! The backyard features a 3-hole putting green for all to enjoy! Sip coffee on the front porch, grill on the large side deck or relax by the fire pit after a long day at the beach.
The five bedrooms are spacious and includes one on the main floor (king) next to a full bath (bathtub/shower combo), convenient for guests who have difficulty with stairs. Upstairs, you will find a room with 2 bunks (sleeps 4), a room with a king bed, and 2 bedrooms with queen-sized beds. The king bedroom has a workspace with a monitor. There are 2 full baths on the second floor, one with a bathtub/shower combo and one with a shower.
The kitchen is well-stocked with granite countertops and counter/table seating for 5. The dining room offers a large table with seating for 10 (plus two available folding chairs to fit 12). The spacious family room has plenty comfy seating for all, and a cozy ambiance from an electric fireplace which provides extra warmth in the cooler months or a heatless fire feature anytime. For an added bonus, the basement has a deluxe 2-player, 60-game video arcade and a foosball table for endless fun!
Outside you'll enjoy a fun and unique experience of having a 3-hole putting green in your own back yard! Putters, golf balls, and movable putt-putt obstacles provided. The home offers a large Weber grill on the side deck with two tables that comfortably seat 10 people. We also provide 6 bikes for your enjoyment (4 adult, 1 teen, 1 child). After a day at the beach, have fun playing an outdoor washer toss game, challenge your friends and family to a game of Giant Jenga or relax around the fire pit. We also provide 12 beach chairs (including 8 Tommy Bahama backpack beach chairs) a foldable wagon, a beach umbrella, beach toys, and coolers for your convenience.
Additional amenities we offer include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towels, Ziplock bags, and napkins. We have board games, cards, and a giant Connect 4 game for your enjoyment. The home has two smart TVs (family room and bunk room), which allow you to log into your own streaming apps. More amenities are listed on this site under the amenities section.
Welcome to our home! We hope you enjoy making lifelong memories.
NOTE: For the safety and security of our guests and property, we have 3 Ring cameras that cover (1) the front door and front porch; (2) back door and driveway; and (3) east side deck, door, and putting green.
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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
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This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12?
As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12 on 27 March 2026 start from NZ$685, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Short walk to South Beach & Town - Updated 5BR/3BA Home w/ Golf Cart - Sleeps 12 located?
This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Lighthouse and Southside Municipal Marina are also within 10 minutes.
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Our stay was amazing!! The location is centrally located to every thing. The amenities were like no other place we have stayed. It was beyond our expectations.
Donnell B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you so much for the great review! So glad you had a great stay and that the house exceeded your expectations!
We had the absolute best time at Kathy’s place in South Haven. We were just a few short blocks from the beach, definitely walkable, a few short blocks from town and we had access to a golf cart with a beach parking pass!! Both north and south beach are exceptional, lots of sand and fairly shallow water for little people. All in all, we could not have hoped for a better place to stay!!!
Alice B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thank you so much for the great review, Alice. So happy you all enjoyed the house and your stay. Thanks to you and your family for being wonderful guests!
We had the best mother/daughter trip with friends and stayed at this beautiful VRBO for 3 nights. The location was perfect. The golf cart was a nice perk. The communication with the owner was amazing. Wish we had more time to explore this adorable town. If you have the chance, snatch up this property for your stay and make sure you catch a sunset on the pier. Thanks for the memories!
Jessica B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
You are so kind! Thank you very much for the heartfelt review! You all were great guests and I’m so glad you had a wonderful mother/daughter trip!
Kathy was extremely prompt in answering all of our questions. The home was perfect for our group and offered a great layout for relaxing inside and out. The kids enjoyed the putting green, basement games, and golf cart. Accessibility to the beach and town made the location excellent. Overall a great experience and we recommend it!
Reed E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review! So glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the house!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The inside of the house is beautiful and it looks brand new with modern finishes throughout. The five bedrooms and three bathrooms are all big and beautifully decorated. It was nice to have three bathrooms with showers for our big family. We enjoyed hanging out together in the living room, and making meals in the fully stocked kitchen. The location of the house couldn’t be better- a short walk to the beach and a short walk to downtown. We spent a day downtown ice skating, shopping at the small stores, and even did a yoga class at Cafe Julia. The hosts were welcoming and easy to communicate with. We will definitely be back!
Dara C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
Thanks so much for the great review. So glad you all enjoyed the house and South Haven! We would love to have you all back!
We are a group of 6 ladies who have been friends for over 60 years! We love spending long weekends together exploring new areas, shopping, hiking and of course hanging at home together laughing and enjoying each other. Your home is the perfect place for this!! Thank you!
Dianne T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We love hosting groups like yours and we’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the house.
One of my favorite houses in 8 summers of vacationing in South Haven. The house had lots of little extras that I’ve not seen in other rentals. Perfect location. Plenty of space. The hosts were wonderful to work with…definitely recommend!
Emily H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Emily, I’m so glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the house! Thank you for the kind review! You all were great guests and we would love to host you again.
My family and I stayed in the lovely Golden Sunray. A spacious home and the host Kathy had so much information for us on things to do and see. She was very gracious when I had questions. Also snacks and wine greeted us.
Barbara B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Thank you, Barbara! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Beautiful home snd location was breath taking! There was not a detail left out. Was there for a wedding but had time to enjoy South Haven and the beach!! Will definitely return to your home for a destination vacation!!!❤️
Paula B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
Thank you, Paula. We’re so glad you enjoyed the house and had a great time. We look forward to hosting you again!
My friend and I took a short girls trip to South Haven with our daughters. So wish we could have stayed longer but we enjoyed every minute in this amazing home. Would love to come back when we have more time to stay longer, Thank you for sharimg your beautiful home with us.
Pat H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
We would love to host you all again, and hope you can stay longer next time! So glad you enjoyed the house and had a great trip! Thanks for choosing our home and we look forward to having you back!
- Kathy and Charlie
This property has everything you would be looking for. The location is a 5 min walk to the beach as well as downtown. The house is extremely clean and well kept. They have put a lot of thought into the amenities that they furnished.
Dee K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thank you Dee! So glad you enjoyed the house and your time in South Haven. We hope to host you again (and your friends next time)!
Very pretty and updated property, The owner was extremely responsive. I asked if there were any roasting sticks, there were not, but got delivered in a few hours. A lot to do at the property- putting green, fire pit, video games, board & card games, a lovely front porch with ceiling fans & nice back deck with seating for 10 or more. The golf cart was a big hit with us and our grandkids! Short walk or golf cart ride to town & beach An overall great place to stay!
Barbara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thanks so much for the great review, Barbara. So glad you all had a great time and loved the house! Thanks for being great guests!
Owners were great with communication and very accommodating. House was nicely decorated, clean, organized and well laid out. Everything you need is included. Location was perfect for a very short walk to downtown and the beach.
Joanne B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2023
Thanks so much Joanne! Very happy to hear you enjoyed the house! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
The Golden Sunray was the perfect house for our two families of 4. It was spacious, clean, homey and had everything we needed(kids stuff included), plus more. The beach and downtown area were just a short walk away and the hosts Charlie and Kathy were extremely accommodating. We had a great time, and couldn't be more thankful to have found this gem. We will be back!
Krystal K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thank you so much Krystal! I smiled ear to ear when you called the house a “gem”. So glad you liked it and can’t wait to host you all again!
What a lovely South Haven home! Location was easy walk to beach and town .
Home had everything we needed and was beautifully decorated.
The outdoor space and outdoor games allowed us to gather as a family to eat and hang out very easily .
Kathy was patient with my many questions and responded quickly.
We would definitely rent again!
Jean B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Thank you Jean! So glad you enjoyed the space and your time together. Would love to host you again!
One of the best properties we have ever stayed! The owner had thought of everything to make our stay the best! I could find nothing that was lacking. The location is perfect! We could walk everywhere! And the golf cart was the icing on the cake! My grand children LOVED it! I could go on and on but the fact that we are already booking for next year says it all!
Rhonda K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
Thank you so much Rhonda for the kind review! We are so happy you loved the house! Thanks for being great guests and we look forward to hosting you again!
THANK YOU! We loved your home, and really appreciate the attention you put into every detail. Simply amazing! From the golf cart to the beach towels, board games, fire pit, and welcome bottle of wiine, you thought of everything!!
We enjoyed South Haven and definitely plan on returning.
Kim M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Thank you for the review Kim! It was a pleasure hosting you. Our goal was to “think of everything” and we are thrilled you found the house so accommodating! Look forward to hosting you again!
Our family has been a VRBO user for close to 10 years, and this property is at the top of the list in terms of all that you look for: the house itself is lovely, the house is fully stocked in terms of everything you’d need and then some. Communication with the host was great, questions were answered very quickly. The location is so convenient. I could go on..
Mike S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2024
Mike, thank you so much for the great review! So happy the house exceeded your expectations! We were happy to host you all!
This house was perfect for our family vacation. The house had everything we needed including beach supplies, bikes, kitchen needs, soaps, towels, etc. Basically all you need to bring is clothing and food. That was such a big plus for us. A short walk to town and the beach. Loved using the gulf cart to get around town. The Kalhaven bike trail was a beautiful ride, a must if you are a biker. We can’t say enough about this house. We had a wonderful time!!
Sharon E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you Sharon! So happy the house was accommodating and met all your needs - that’s our main goal! Hope to host you again.
We were a group of 6 college friends getting together to celebrate some 65th birthdays. In addition to the home being clean, beautiful, exceptionally well organized and in a wonderful location, the hosts welcomed us with some special gifts targeted specifically to us. The house is very spacious and has too many amenities to mention. We could not have been more pleased!
Robin S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Robin, thank you so much for all your kind words! We are so happy you had a great stay and birthday celebration. We loved having the opportunity to host your special get together!
- Kathy and Charlie
For the PERFECT vacation rental house in South Haven, look no further. This property has everything, including items for the beach! All you need to bring is clothes and food. This property has been remodeled beautifully. Golf cart, foosball table and video arcade machine (50+ games), 5 bedrooms, 3 large bathrooms and a short walk to the beach and downtown…you will NOT be disappointed. New owners are very responsive to even minor requests. We would definitely rent again.
Mary Jo W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Charlie and Kathy
We are the Cruz family of 4, and our vacation home hosting journey began in 2023 in South Haven, MI. My husband enjoys home improvement projects. I love to decorate and host. Having vacation rental properties in South Haven is a perfect way to blend our hobbies in a city we also love to visit! We’ve also gotten our two kids involved and have enjoyed family time together creating two vacation homes to share with our guests. There is always some work to do when we go to the houses, but we also love our time together enjoying all the amenities of each home and all that South Haven has to offer. So much blood, sweat, tears, pride, and joy have gone into our two homes, Golden Sunray (blue) and Cardinal Cove (red). We hope to share them with you and your family/friends, and always appreciate the opportunity to host. We hope you choose our home for your special vacation memories.
Why they chose this property
We love the location of both our homes because they are close and easily walkable to South Beach on Lake Michigan, and downtown South Haven with all the delicious restaurants, fun shops, and wine tasting rooms. They are both older homes so they have a lot of unique charm, but with all the modern comforts and necessities for an easy and relaxing stay. It’s been so fun to decorate them both in a relaxing beach theme with fun colors and decor.
What makes this property unique
We strive to exceed our guests’ expectations by providing a fun, unique, comfortable home with countless amenities for all to enjoy. We pride ourselves in top notch guest service to make your stay as perfect as possible and we try to make each guest feel special and welcomed! As for the homes, what sets us apart at Golden Sunray (blue house) is the golf cart and 3-hole putting green in the back yard! For Cardinal Cove (red house) it’s the awesome game room, huge yard, and hot tub! And, I love the beach vacation vibe you feel the minute you enter each home!
Languages:
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