2 blocks to beach, 15 min walk downtown , 2 night min

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Your vacation home with expansive back yard, a wooden deck with furniture/grill.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

South Haven, MI

Michigan Maritime Museum9 min walk
South Haven Center for the Arts17 min walk
Kal Haven Trail4 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Pick Me! The Soft Landing offers the perfect vacation experience in South Haven. A five minute (2 block) walk to public Oak Street Beach and Lake Michigan. Walk to downtown and the marina. Two car parking. Sorry No pets
Deck, Beach toys, cooler, wagon, beach chairs, floaties, Firepit, Grill, Gas Fireplace, Yard - yes!

Master suite with newer bath and one queen bed

Large 2nd bedroom with 2 queen beds and TV

3rd bedroom with 2 single bunk beds, pack n play

NOTE: No TV in Living room area (you can do that at home), so your family and friends can actually talk and play unplugged! There is a smart TV (Streaming channels only)in the large bedroom though. This house has a relaxed clean cottage feel with all amenities included except your own suitcase, with vintage charm of real barn wood floors, regular appliances etc. So if you are looking for luxury bling and soapstone countertops, this is not it. If you want clean, cozy, convenient, fun - pick the Soft Landing cottage!

Property manager

Mark Weitekamper

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

South Haven Fall Fun and enjoy table top fire pit.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Please roll out the garbage cans to the curb on Su

Upon departure, please turn off appliances , Heat

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is on a river. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warner Vineyards and Kal Haven Trail. The Fun Park and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 7 min walk
Michigan Maritime Museum - 9 min walk
South Haven Center for the Arts - 17 min walk
Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive
South Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

Bangor Station - 20 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Clementines - 18 min walk
Burger King - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 blocks to beach, 15 min walk downtown , 2 night min pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 blocks to beach, 15 min walk downtown , 2 night min?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 blocks to beach, 15 min walk downtown , 2 night min?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 blocks to beach, 15 min walk downtown , 2 night min located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

20 March 2024

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

Great experience

Property was exactly as stated in listing. Great location, great amenities, 2 minute walk to beach. House was spacious and stocked with everything needed for a wonderful stay. Mark was super responsive. I would highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

11 March 2024

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

Wonderful Place

The home was great, everything was clean and the layout was really nice. The communication was top notch as well. I would definitely book this home again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

18 August 2023

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

Close to Oak Beach

We enjoyed the comfortable home and close proximity to Oak Beach. Our grandchildren had a great time running on the beach and building sandcastles. The wagon and chairs were very helpful. We also enjoyed walking to many restaurants. We had a wonderful time in South Haven and will return.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

10 August 2023

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

Vacationing at the Lake Was Never Easier

This cute little home was so perfect for our beach vacation. We loved the open and airy kitchen with huge countertop for food prep, the large dining table for meals and games, the layout of the entire home, and all the little conveniences such as the outdoor shower for getting sand off, wall hooks for wet towels, and a zippy little vacuum that made sand clean-up a breeze. We used the grill for kebobs and burgers, and the huge capacity fridge was great for our restaurant leftovers and bulk fresh blueberry purchase! The walk to the beach was so pleasant as we passed beautiful homes and yards in the neighborhood, and of course, Lake Michigan was perfect in every way. We appreciate the owners' attention to detail in the shed full of beach supplies, the beach towels, plenty of toilet paper, soap for all the sinks, lighters for the grill, and even little fun touches like activities in the turntable cabinet. Our kids were enchanted with the record player, and the record selection was spot on for these GenX parents! We truly had an amazing time, and the house was simply ideal for our four-day vacation. My husband said we should have stayed longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

23 July 2023

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

Great Place!

This is a great place to stay in South Haven! The house is very spacious and the hosts are very accommodating. We had a great time! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Weitekamper

Hi. My name is Shannon. My husband Mark and I bought this lovely house in South Haven in the fall of 2010. We've poured love into this home. We've renovated it with local real barn wood floors, a warm gas fireplace, an all new bathroom, and a funky and comfy decor that isn't like every other cottage on the block with a Gone Fishin' sign. We will enjoy it part of the time, and we want you to enjoy it the rest of the time.

Why they chose this property

I grew up spending every summer in South Haven and loved every minute of it. Body surfing in the waves, playing Capture the Flag, making sand castles during the Blueberry Festival, riding my banana seat bike to get penny candy at the corner store that has been there as long as I can remember. I always thought when I had a family, I would buy a place in South Haven to let my kid love those same experiences. Well, I now have that kid. So, I had to make good on that promise to myself.

What makes this property unique

Take a short walk to the beach with coffee in hand first thing in the morning. Take a ten minute walk to one of two parks with your kids or the dogs in the afternoon. Play badminton or ladder ball in the big yard. Take a secret shortcut to the bridge (you'll figure it out when you get there) and be at one of the great downtown restaurants ten minutes later. Read a book by the fire. Play poker at the big oak table that can seat ten or more. Uncork a bottle of red wine and relax on the deck. Watch Jaws with your friends while eating endless bags of microwave popcorn.