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4 blocks to beach. 5 bed, 3 bath, sleeps 14. Big backyard, hot tub & fire pit.

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Welcome to Cardinal Cove!
An inviting home to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Stay cool under the 10 ft wide umbrella. Easily adjusted to move with the sun.
Plenty of seating for all on the large side deck.
Relax in a 6-person hot tub! Professionally cleaned before each stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near South Beach
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Warner Vineyards
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 blocks to beach. 5 bed, 3 bath, sleeps 14. Big backyard, hot tub & fire pit.

Come enjoy this renovated 5 bed, 3 bath home in the heart of South Haven. An easy 4-block walk to the beach and 3-block walk to all the restaurants and shops. The house has a fully stocked kitchen, an inviting screened-in porch, and an awesome game room with Skee-Ball, foosball, shuffleboard, and 2 video arcade consoles. The oversized backyard offers a hot tub, fire pit, volleyball net, basketball goal, large deck, and gas grill. There is something for everyone here, and there is long list of amenities to make your stay easy and comfortable. We invite you to come and create memories at Cardinal Cove!

NOTE: For the safety and security of our guests and property, we have 3 Ring cameras that cover (1) the front porch door; (2) back door and parking area; and (3) driveway.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3898069vb
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 in the city centre and on a lake. Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Kids Place Park and Breedsville Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southside Municipal Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 blocks to beach. 5 bed, 3 bath, sleeps 14. Big backyard, hot tub & fire pit. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4 blocks to beach. 5 bed, 3 bath, sleeps 14. Big backyard, hot tub & fire pit.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 blocks to beach. 5 bed, 3 bath, sleeps 14. Big backyard, hot tub & fire pit.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 blocks to beach. 5 bed, 3 bath, sleeps 14. Big backyard, hot tub & fire pit.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 blocks to beach. 5 bed, 3 bath, sleeps 14. Big backyard, hot tub & fire pit. located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Southside Municipal Marina, South Haven Center for the Arts and Warner Vineyards. Lake Michigan is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

marcia c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well maintained and stocked with great amenities. It is in a wonderful location. A great get-away for the entire family!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thanks so much for the kind review! So happy to hear you enjoyed the house. We hope to host you again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and was fully stocked with everything you need for a family vacation. Amazing location to town and the beach, couldn’t have been better for fall break!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2025
Thank you so much for the great review! I’m so glad you had a great trip and enjoyed the house! Would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time here with all our friends! The space was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thanks, Jan! Glad you had a good stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cec V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely vacation home, something for everyone! Very clean, well stocked with supplies. Town and beach are so convenient and so nice to come back to the hot tub at the end of the day. Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
Thank you so much, Cecilia! So glad you had a great stay. Hope to welcome you back again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

8 adults 5 kids 5 to 14.home immaculate well stocked

Game room fabulous
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well furnished and all was in working order. Something you cannot tell from an online ad...how it smells. This house smelled great! Clean, airy! A short walk to beach and downtown shops. Great yard and basement for activities as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2025
Thank you for the kind review! So glad you enjoyed the house and location. And, we’ve never been complimented for the smell, but it was nice to hear! Thanks for being great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great Family Vacation

This property has everything you need for a great family vacation. Kitchen was well-stocked, lots of supplies, toys, games, towels, beach chairs, wagon, great back yard. Owner was very easy to work with and responsive. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Thanks so much Stephanie! Glad you had a great stay and the house met all your needs. Would be happy to host you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

Great summer get away that has it all!

Property is like-new clean. Had every single thing we could need to cook big meals and be entertained. 4 blocks to beach, walking distance to shops, great location and lots to do both in South Haven and at the house alone. Would stay here again without a second thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Anita, thank you for the great review! So glad you enjoyed South Haven and the house. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Great home for relaxation and fun.

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely, clean and cozy home. Our host provided all the amenities a family might need, to include a well-stocked kitchen, bathroom essentials and entertainment options. The close proximity to the beach and downtown makes it an ideal and easy walk to either. Beach towels, wagon and chairs are also provided. Bonus features of a hot tub, game room and basketball hoop were a big hit with all. Needless to say, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Thanks so much for the great review, Lisa! We are so glad you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Amazing girls weekend!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in your lovely home. It was perfect for our girls weekend. It is beautifully decorated and so comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with all we needed to cook. The hot tub was a hit as well as the spacious patio. We loved it. We will be back! Highly recommend this treasure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Nancy, so glad you all had a great time and enjoyed the home. Thank you so much for the kind review. We love that you call the house a treasure, it warmed our hearts! Would love to host you all again! - Kathy and Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 9 really enjoyed our stay in South Haven! It was a great house, there were more than enough beds & bathrooms for everyone, and we were impressed with the good use of space. Pictures of the house were accurate, and it was even nicer in person. We had fun in the basement, and the kitchen had lots of room for everyone to move around, and was well stocked with everything we needed. It was very convenient to have a high chair, beach towels and beach chairs, etc for us to use. We enjoyed the backyard and the hot tub too. It was an easy, 10 minute or so walk to the beach and downtown as well. We hope to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed the house and it met all your needs! Would be happy to host you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

The big red house

House was just as listed. Very quiet street. Charlie and Kathy provided many amenities that helped with the packing! We all agree, this place was perfect for us. And all enjoyed the added gameroom downstairs!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you Diane! So glad you loved the house. Thank you for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary J.

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

Family Getaway

This property was fantastic! It had everything we needed and more. From the spacious bedrooms, to the fun game room, and beautiful backyard my family and I never wanted to leave and did most of our hanging out at the house. We decided we are going to make this a yearly trip and plan on booking this house again! Kathy and Charlie were also great and even left treats from my family and me. This stay over exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2024
Thank you Hilary! So glad you enjoyed your stay!! Look forward to hosting you all again! - Kathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

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

Cardinal Cove

Well appointed rental home. Very comfortable for our 3 families of 6 adults and 5 young children. Game room and arcades were enjoyed by kids and adults. Quiet neighborhood, Private outdoor space: fire pit, hot tub, yard for badminton/volleyball, deck (with table and canopy), were all great. The provided beach chairs and wagon were handy for an easy 10 minute walk to the beach (on sidewalk). Easy walk to downtown dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
Keith, so glad you all enjoyed the house! Thank you for choosing our home and for being great guests! - Kathy and Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylee H.

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

Everything we needed for a fun weekend away!

I can't say enough good things about our stay here at the house and about the communication with Kathy. She answered my message right away and took care of what we needed. She even went out of her way to get firewood for us when we could have gotten it ourselves. We used everything from the fire pit, the hot tub, the spacious kitchen with everything we needed, and the many bedrooms and bathrooms for our large group. It was nice having the washer and dryer when we needed, and the basement was adorable with so many games we could play! The front porch is a nice play to touch with for fresh air and more games were in the cabinet if we needed it. The gas fireplace in the wall in the living room kept things nice and cozy while we watched movies on the couch. We are grateful for how gracious Kathy was and we felt right at home! Definitely a gem! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2024
Kylee, thank you so much for this awesome review and all your kind words. I’m so glad you all enjoyed the house and had a great weekend! You all were great guests, and I hope to host you again sometime! - Kathy

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