Little House Of 82 Esplanade on South Haven's North Beach.

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A beachside walkway with a view of the ocean and a building with outdoor seating.
A beach play area with a red slide and climbing structures.
A house with a white door, a mailbox, and a number 82 sign on the wall.
A narrow alleyway between buildings with a white exterior wall on the right and a building with a green exterior on the left. There are construction materials and debris on the ground.
A bed with striped bedding and two pillows with text, a star decoration, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Southside Municipal Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

South Haven

Located near the beach, this cottage is in North Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven. Stanley Johnson Park and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southside Municipal Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little House Of 82 Esplanade on South Haven's North Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Little House Of 82 Esplanade on South Haven's North Beach. ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Little House Of 82 Esplanade on South Haven's North Beach. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little House Of 82 Esplanade on South Haven's North Beach. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little House Of 82 Esplanade on South Haven's North Beach. located?

Located in North Side, this cottage is steps away from North Beach and Lake Michigan. Stanley Johnson Park and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 185 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage in a great location for beach and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2026
Thank you, Mona, for your kind and appreciated review! I hope you will return again next year! Best, Karen😊🌞🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give this home away from home, a higher rating, I would! The location is absolutely beautiful, the hospitality and communication are above and beyond, and everything exceeded expectations. Definitely adding this to the top of the list for next time there’s a future trip out this way!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2026
Dear Curtis!! Thank you for your amazing review! I am So happy that you had such a positive experience and am delighted to know that you may return when next to come to the charming coastal city of South Haven! You are ALWAYS welcome to return! Best, Karen🌞😊🏖️⛱️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little place only a parking lot's walk to the beachGreat communication and easy check in. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2026
Thank you so much for your 5 star review and kind comments!! It makes me so happy to hear that guests have enjoyed their visit!! Please return as I would love to have you as a future guest!! Best, Karen😊🏖️🌞
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was small, but just right for what we were looking for: a place for two work beach access. Would consider again, especially in Summer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2026
Thank you for your kind review! It makes me happy to know that our guests are happy! I hope you return again to the Little House! You are always welcome!! Best, Karen😊🌞🏖️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location at a reasonable price. Karen is very kind & quickly responds when you reach out to her.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for the two of us. This place is right across the walkway from the beach, you cant get any closer.The owner was great at communicating and we had zero issues.The Little House will be our go to place to stay in New Haven in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2026
Thank you SO much for your wonderful review! I am SO happy you enjoyed your visit to the Little House and am delighted to hear you will return! The Little House will be awaiting you with open arms!! Best, Karen🌞😊🏖️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Can't beat location was what I expected it to be host very accommodating got back immediately with any questions I had. Location Location Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2026
Dear Pat: Thank you for your kind review of the Little House. It always makes me very happy to learn that my guests had a positive experience. I hope you will consider returning to the Little house if you find your plans involve a future trip to S Haven. Best, Karen🌞😊🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
walk out your front door and your on the beach location location location great stay can walk or bike to downtown small house like advertise goid for 2 people. could replace mattress pad it was a little poky one side.great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Dear Danny: Thank you so much for your 5 star review, for which I’m so grateful! It makes me so happy when my guests have had a positive experience! I hope that you will consider returning next year to the Little House, and I will look into replacing that mattress! Best, Karen😊🌞🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little house fit out needs perfectly! An affordable place right on the beach, tucked away between much more extravagant homes. Karen was an excellent host and very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Dear Shelley: Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review! I am always so happy when my guests have a positive experience! I hope you will be able to return again next year-you are always welcome here! Best, Karen🌞😊🏖️
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The converted garage needs some love but the view and proximity to the lake was great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
I’m disappointed that you only felt the LH deserved a 3 star review, particularly for the price point and the proximity to the beach and town. Thank you at any rate for being a guest at the LH.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved how Tiny the house is. Location wasperfect for beach access and the house was clean and had kitchen and bathroom amenities. The place could use some touch ups and could definitely benefit from some weeding, landscaping and a clean up of the outside area. The price for the location is hard to beat for how close you are to the beach. Communication with the owner was great, very responsive. I will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Dear Denise: TY for your lovely review of the Little House! I am so glad you stayed with us and know you are welcome to return anytime!! Best, Karen😊🌞🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Quiet and comfortable. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am so glad you had an enjoyable visit! Hope you will return to the LH if you come back to S Haven! Best, Karen🌞😊🏖️
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, property needs some updating and a good cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Hello, Michael: Sorry you were so disappointed. Most guests love being right on the beach for a fraction of what it would cost to rent a hotel room miles away from the beach. Re updating…it has been updated but it’s not a hotel with everything new. I would have to triple the nightly charge if I updated it. I will communicate to my housekeeper that you felt it needed a good cleaning. That is also surprising for me to hear as most of my guests state it is very clean when they arrive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little little house right on beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you for your review, Tracey! Hope you had a good time and will consider returning again!! Best, Karen😊🏖️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s listed correctly as Tiny House. It’s definitely tiny! Stayed with my two girls. Definitely tight but got us close to the water. Wouldn’t really recommend for younger kids because there’s really no room to move around. Definitely a place to rent if you want to be close to the water and looking to just sleep and stay at the beach. Close to town to go to dinner and shops. Overall we had a great girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Glad you had a great girl’s weekend! That is what the guests say about the LH…it may be tiny but you can’t beat the price for the fact that the beach is steps away!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a getaway! My friend and I stayed for 3 days. One room in the back and a daybed that pulls out. Perfect for us two. Steps away from the sand and a 4 minute drive to downtown. Perfect and fast communication with Karen through the entire process. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Scott!! It always makes me happy to know that guests have enjoyed their experience in the Little House! I hope you will feel free to return next year! Best, Karen😊🌞🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, accommodations were just what we needed. I was able to walk by the lake and really enjoyed the ease of access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute, tiny home on the beach. Was the best little getaway with lots of shopping and food close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super tiny, great location

Great stay, loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
SO glad you had a great time!! That makes my heart smile!❤️😋 Thanks, Jaime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing little getaway with a FANTASTIC beach view—we had a double rainbow our first morning. Great value for anyone looking for a small, affordable spot to get out and enjoy the South Haven area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach view was great! It is a very small place, a little outdated but was alright for the 2 days and nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
Thank you for your 4 star review. Yes, the Little House is quite small which is why it’s called “The Little House.” That is spelled out in the description on VRBO. For the price though, I think you can’t beat the location.😊
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Pictures on listing were taken long ago and musrepresent condition of this place. My worst experience in 8 visits to South Haven. Paint around bathroom sink was peeling. Mildew on shower curtain. Bedsheets thin and pillow old and flat (no mattress protector). Old baseboard heating system caked with dust. Step down to bedroom not marked. Bad smell in bedroom and front room. Trundle bed old and lumpy. Screen coming off storm door held together with a rusty binder clip. Trash under kitchen sink not removed from last guest. Patio set di
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
I am very sorry that your experience in the Little House was so terrible. It is interesting to note that nearly all of the reviews I have received have been very high with excellent guest reviews. I take issue with “peeling paint in the bathroom ( there are a couple of tiny chipped paint areas only, and no Older was noted on the shower. Also, the trundle bed was purchased only 3 years ago. No guest has ever complained about a terrible smell in the living room either. For the very small nightly rate I charge, you cannot get any closer to the beach, remarks many guests have commented on in a favorable manner. Finally, you never communicated any of these complaints to me but complained to VRBO which resulted in a partial refund to you. I hope your future travels to S Haven are more favorable to you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Host! Everything was provided for a comfortable stay. I'm looking forward to coming again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2025
We so much enjoyed meeting you in person and sharing time and stories. I hope you will always feel welcome to return to the Little House!! Have a wonderful remainder of the Autumn!!🍂 Best, Karen😊🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little cottage on North Beach

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thank you, Mona…for your kind review! Wish it had been warmer but that cold front from Canada wouldn’t allow that.😢 Hope you will return to the LH next year!! Best, Karen😊🌞🏖️🍂🍂🍂🍂
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