Cottage Retreat by Lake Michigan! Perfect for a relaxing vacation.

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A wooden deck with two wicker chairs and a small round table.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a dresser, and a chandelier.
Dining
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, blue cabinets, and a patterned backsplash.
A hallway with a white console table, wicker baskets, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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South Haven Charter Township, MI
  • Place, Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Porter Legacy Dunes
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Buren State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bedroom Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

South Haven

South Haven is home to this holiday home. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warner Vineyards and Southside Municipal Marina. South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
South Haven Charter Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Pilgrim Haven Natural Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porter Legacy Dunes - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • North Point Conservation Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Van Buren State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • South Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Retreat by Lake Michigan! Perfect for a relaxing vacation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Retreat by Lake Michigan! Perfect for a relaxing vacation.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Retreat by Lake Michigan! Perfect for a relaxing vacation.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Retreat by Lake Michigan! Perfect for a relaxing vacation. located?

Situated in South Haven, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Porter Legacy Dunes and Lake Michigan. Pilgrim Haven Natural Area and North Point Conservation Area are also within 15 minutes.

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. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 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
The cabin is the perfect location near Van Buren State Park and Pilgrim Haven. The interior is skillfully decorated. The hosts were so thoughtful in their attention to comforts and activities provided. Our family had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly wonderful stay! Outfitted with gear for the lake and toys for our children, as well as a fully stocked kitchen. Pictures do not do this rental justice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at multiple VRBO locations and this was probably our favorite. The cottage was perfect for our family! The location was great (walkable to the “rocky beach” and nature trails and a short drive to the downtown area). The cottage was well-stocked with all necessities and bonus - kids toys and games! There were also plenty of beach chairs, etc. which made our stay especially enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. The beach chairs were an added plus! Quite location from the busy activities in town. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
So glad the beach chairs came in handy for you! Thanks for staying with us and we hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly, this was the best house we stayed in. Host was great. House was very clean. It's in a great location. Extremely happy with our decision. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thank you for your kind words and thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family beach vacation. It was very clean and felt like home. It had everything we needed for the beach including beach chairs and toys, along with wagons, umbrellas, balls, etc. The house had comfortable beds and furniture and included things like shampoo, laundry soap, stools in the bathroom for our littles, more nice toys than they could play with and even outside toys and games. It was a very short walk to the rocky beach and only 10 mins to Walmart and Meier. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thanks for spending a bit of your summer with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay! Beautiful home with so many amenities from beach towels to kids toys!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was wonderful! So clean and so accommodating for us and our two little ones. The room with all the toys and games was a lifesaver for our 3 year old. The bed was so comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed. Our only complaint was the water pressure in the master bath shower. It was very very weak!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thank you for your review! We do try to make things as accommodating as possible and it is great to hear that we were able to do so for you. Did want to let you know that we did make note of your mention about the shower and are keeping an eye on it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely! Roomy, clean and had everything we needed. The back yard was big and the deck was perfect. The location was a short drive to the sandy beach and downtown. We are definitely coming back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vaca

Every summer our family goes to South Haven to enjoy Lake Michigan. We have stayed in many homes and this is by far the nicest we have had! The house had everything we needed for entertainment, the beach, and relaxing. It's in the perfect location as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

We had a lovely time celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary at this location. The house was a perfect size for 6 adults. It was clean and well-maintained. We even used the puzzles and some of the games for entertainment. It was nice to be such a close walk to the beach and nature preserve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot to stay within walking distances to beach in SW Michigan

Everything was fantastic at our stay in South Haven. Angelica answered any questions we had and made check in and check out a breeze. The house had everything we needed and they had chairs and items to use for the beach and firewood for the fire pit out back. The home is within walking distance to the public beach. Whenever we head back to SW Michigan we would stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect summer retreat!

We have stayed in South Haven for years and this has quickly become a favorite spot. The hosts have left not a single detail out - there are games, toys, books, puzzles; cozy, comfortable beds; everything needed for a beach day or a fun game night in the backyard. We easily walked down the road to the rock beach for sunsets, and were in town with less than a 10 minute drive. Thank you for a special family summer memory!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house and location for our family weekend! The house had everything we needed to have a wonderful time. We had 6 adults, a 4 year old, and 6 month old. We all had plenty of space and especially loved the big dining room table where we ate, played games, and even did a big jigsaw puzzle. The home has toys and two swings in the backyard which my granddaughter loved! We had a bonfire one night with the wood provided. The location was perfect for us. Just a quick walk and you're at the beach to watch the spectacular sunsets. The state park is a short drive away and was a great alternative to going to the beach in South Haven which was jam packed. There was plenty of hot water for showers, the beds were comfortable, easy check-in, easy communication, so many extras in the house! The white noise machines in the bedrooms were a nice touch. Towels for shower and beach were also a nice touch. Kitchen was well stocked to make meals. Lots of outdoor games in the garage and a nice grill which we also used. A tom turkey walked through the backyard one morning which our granddaughter thought was so cool. Very special memories were made and we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I fell in love instantly with this house. It’s picture perfect inside and out. It was on a quiet street just a few minutes from Van Buren State Park where other family members were camping. It was extremely clean, beautifully decorated, and the owners have stocked the place with everything we needed for our stay. The beds were very comfortable and the main bathroom was like a luxury hotel! Getting in to the house was easy as was checking out. My only complaint was that we didn’t spend enough time in the house and that is our fault. All of us felt we had found our place at the beach in this house. We hope to stay here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, clean, organized, open floor plan and in an incredible location! The beds were comfortable, the pillows were great quality, the kitchen was stocked with anything and everything you could ever need to prepare a meal. The sports equipment in the shed had the kids entertained our entire stay, I don’t they even got to everything. Beaches any direction you go! Grab a morning coffee and take the very short walk to the beach to look for rocks! The short flat walking trails around the corner were beautiful. We were pleasantly surprised how close the beaches were! They truly thought of everything anyone could need for their trip. I would 1000% stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
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