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Overlook South Haven Harbor steps from South Beach and Downtown

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Overlook South Haven Harbor steps from South Beach and Downtown

Our home overlooks the Black River steps away from downtown South Haven and a 7 minute stroll along the Riverwalk to South Beach and the South Haven Lighthouse.
The first level of our home is barrier-free accessible and beach cottage decorated with all of the amenities you need for a relaxing beach holiday with the convenience of South Haven’s shops and restaurants literally around the corner.

We offer barrier-free access to:

2 bedrooms, 1 queen and 1 with twin beds, and 1 full bath
Full kitchen with all necessary preparation utensils, dinnerware and outdoor grill
All linens and towels are provided. Just bring your favorite beach towel!
Free WiFi, Cable TV and DVD Player
Large, screened front porch for dining, relaxing and viewing the boats in South Haven’s active harbor
Off-Street parking.
We’re ideally suited for a small family of 4 or 4 adults willing to share.

South Haven becomes a winter wonderland typically beginning over the holiday season. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and sledding are some of the nearby activities, particularly during Ice Breaker Fest in February!

In season, generally from Memorial to Labor Day weekends, we prefer weekly rentals, beginning Friday or Saturday, at 15% off of our daily rate for 7 days or more.
Daily rates of (2 day minimum) may be available on request. Please call for availability if the calendar is uncooperative:).
Off season, generally September 15 - May 15, rates are discounted 30-50%.
Check in is after 3:00pm and check out is by 11:00am.
All fees (cleaning, etc.) are included in the weekly rate.
***VRBO may add a booking fee to your reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Coin Laundry is located a short drive across town. Our personal laundry can be available on request for “emergency” use.

Important information

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

South Haven

Located on a river, this holiday home is in South Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven. Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens. The Fun Park and Kids Place Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlook South Haven Harbor steps from South Beach and Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlook South Haven Harbor steps from South Beach and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlook South Haven Harbor steps from South Beach and Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Overlook South Haven Harbor steps from South Beach and Downtown located?

Located in South Side, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Warner Vineyards and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and South Beach 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. 184 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay with wonderful hosts. The location is ideal for walking into town and down to the lighthouse and beach. Having a full kitchen is always a plus. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Great place, location!

Fun long-weekend during the Harvest Festival. Hosts were extremely nice & accommodating. We love South Haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Anniversary in South Haven

It was a beautiful property. We enjoyed our weekend. Everything was in walking distance for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Fall get away

Super great location! the unit exceeded out expectations with great use of every space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Perfect!

Perfect location - On a quiet street a few blocks from town. Perfect place - love the screened in porch. Perfect hosts - friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Very quaint, wonderful view and very nice owners.

We loved our time here..the location was wonderful, the view of the river and lake Michigan were great. The house was so cute and comfortable. Can't wait to come back again.Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan R., Lima,USA

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

Relaxing Getaway

I had always noticed this property while walking out to the lighthouse and I mentioned how nice it would be to stay there. I was thrilled when I found it on VRBO. It was everything I imagined it would be.... relaxing, super clean, beautiful view and friendly owners. We loved the manicured grounds and especially the rocks!!! Cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

No detail missed!

The host was accommodating. The property was a lovely setting. Water view neighborhood garden front porch. Attention to detail including organic coffee & good pillows! Would stay again coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Richmond Heights, Missouri

Perfect stay in Michigan!

Wonderful cottage and perfect for my family. There were freshly baked cookies on the counter when we arrived and fresh flowers placed throughout the rooms. The front porch might be my favorite part, but it was all so lovely and fit our needs. Great location for the beach and to get to downtown shopping and restaurants. The hosts are very helpful and kind. I hope to come back someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Amazing stay and location!

Our stay at this property was wonderful. The location couldn’t have been better, with views from the screened in porch of the channel and easy access to get to the boardwalk/beach. We ate all of our meals at the table on the porch. Our children loved the porch swing and admiring the many flowers/garden on the property. They also had everything we needed to cook as well as books and games for the kiddos. Such a wonderful experience, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

So lovely!

We stayed at this lovely rental for a mother/daughter weekend. The home has a beautiful hillside garden and is decorated inside with unique, cozy touches. It has everything you'd need! We sipped coffee on the screened in porch, walked to the beach and just relaxed. Looking forward to another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee O., Williamston, MI

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

Lovely and Serene!

We were delighted as soon as we walked in the door of this lovely home away from home. The rooms and amenities were perfect. The beds are super comfortable. And the screened porch looking out over the Black River is such a special spot for relaxing. There is also a lovely garden that was starting its spring bloom with beautiful tulips. We hope to stay here again in the not too distant future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patricia D.

Would stay again

Cute and Charming. Great view close to beach, close to downtown. Issues with getting the place warmed up to 67. But it was repaired.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Booked this place for an anniversary getaway. It was unfortunately too cold to enjoy the beach which was very close. But the view of the lake and proximity to the downtown was perfect. We enjoyed many places downtown but dinner at Taste was by far our favorite. The place was perfect for a couple or family with 1 or 2 kids. The hosts live above but we had all the privacy we needed and they were available for any recommendations if needed. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan R., Lima,USA

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

Another great stay on top of the world

This was our second visit and it felt like coming home. Loved sitting on the screened porch, imagining life in the past along the river. We cannot say enough about the clean and homey setting. The flowers were still in full bloom and we were lucky to see 2 peacocks stroll by as we had coffee on the porch. We always visit Pilgrim Haven and the dunes at Saugatuck to get back to nature. Came back fully relaxed and cannot wait to visit again. John, Sally and Dan are so nice to visit with!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B., Carmel, IN

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

Ideal Location

This is the second year in a row we've stayed here with our two daughters (10 & 12). It is the perfect size and ideal location to enjoy the beach, pier, marina, restaurants and shops. John, Sally & Dan keep it impeccably clean, the kitchen has everything we need, and the property is gorgeous with all the wildflowers. We appreciate being able to store our bikes and beach gear in the covered breezeway so that it is easy to access and load up each day. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Perfect location for a wonderful vacation!

Our stay at Crimson Sun was just perfect. It is a lovely home surrounded by beautiful gardens and it couldn’t have been more peaceful and relaxing. The hosts are very kind and accommodating and there are thoughtful touches throughout the home. There is a beautiful screened in front porch that overlooks the harbor and it is just lovely to have meals at the table there or to play games or to just simply relax on the porch swing with coffee in the morning or wine in the evening. It is a quick walk to the beach or to town and a bike ride through the neighborhood was so nice. We had a fabulous vacation and would love to come back here someday. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., West Lafayette, IN

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

Cool week in June

The property was clean and in a great location near South Beach. We were in the downstairs portion of the house. There was a nice front porch overlooking the black river and boat docks close to the lake. I had my coffee and read my morning paper there each day. Good communication with the owners throughout the stay. My daughter and son-in-law from New York stayed with us, so it was fine for 4 adults. Used the grill for a couple of meals and the kitchen has all you need. We had a very pleasant stay at this location for a very cool week in June in Western Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Great location!

First, I want to compliment the host (John) who was very nice and great with communication before and during the whole trip. Second- the location was fantastic. It was the last house on a dead end right be the lake. I loved sitting on the covered porch swing and watching the boats. We could walk downtown (a couple blocks) or walk down to the Riverfront walk. Watching the beautiful sunset was a bonus. We ate dinner and shopped or just walked around South Haven. That town is hopping. We had to wait to get in restaurants. We also took a short drive to Saugantuck which was a beautiful artsy/charming town. We walked along the waterway, as well as ate there. Not sure why I waited so long to visit that area. It quickly become a favorite. Enjoy your trip if you go! Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love South Haven in October and this trip did not disappoint! The location and charm of Crimson Sun was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for beach and downtown. Home was very clean and fully equipped. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near beach and town and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of our favorite places to stay. The view of the marina, and the manicured lawn and gardens, is quite wonderful. Very peaceful, and relaxing. And yet, you are but a 5 minute walk to downtown. It is a location, and a property, that can't be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another amazing stay at Crimson Sun in South Haven. Perfect location, wonderful accommodations and so much to do. We enjoyed every minute of our lake vaca!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by John & Sally DeCardy

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Owners Sally and John have lived or vacationed in Southwest Michigan for over 50 years. Crimson Sun became our permanent home in 2012, though we purchased the property in 2001, since John retired from a lifelong career with a global management and technology services company. Sally is an artist who enjoys depicting local scenes and activity wherever they happen to be in the world. Her creativity is fascinating and on display in our home and wherever else we have lived.
We enjoy travel having lived in Illinois, North Carolina, Washington state, Melbourne Australia and southwest Michigan. In addition, we've been fortunate to have visited every State in the USA, Canada, Mexico, much of Europe (Italy has been a favourite destination), the UK, Iceland, Ethiopia, Turkey, Greece, Nepal, India, most of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysian Borneo. We love the outdoors, natural flora and fauna including a passion for our natural environment. We completely rebuilt our home re-using or recycling everything possible dumpster-free. And, we're currently working to further improve our energy consumption and return our surrounding landscape to an indigenous and maintenance-free environment.

We enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, love to discuss any of our interests and most importantly, truly enjoy hearing the life stories of others. At the same time, we fully respect your desire to be "on holiday" with a break from other people. So, our goal is to help you achieve whatever you intend by visiting our part of the world.
Happy and safe travels!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location!
A lovely view and garden close to the river, beach and downtown.

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