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Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean

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Outdoor dining
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near South Haven Center for the Arts
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean

Our yellow cottage is located right in South Haven. The historic downtown shopping, restaurants, beaches, pier, and marinas are just a 5 minute drive away. We offer two bedrooms (1 wt king, 1 wt queen), spacious living room with a sleeper sofa. Laundry on site and a pretty nice size back yard.
Check In: anytime after 3. Check out: 10 am
The cottage was once affiliated with the Hotel Nichols right downtown. Although the hotel sold in fall 2017. You can check out our reviews on Trip-advisor. We are ranked #1.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
NO SMOKING NO VAPING INSIDE OR AROUND HOUSE

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4500467
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 the beach. Southside Municipal Marina and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and South Haven Center for the Arts. Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean located?

Located in South Haven, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Lake Michigan. South Beach and Southside Municipal Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very affordable , convenient location, comfortable home, quiet neighborhood. Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you. We would love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. The host was very timely and responsive and the property was just perfect! I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We loved having you as a guest.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amorita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice getaway we enjoyed the property and had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our secomd time staying there and we love this house. It is cozy and perfect for our family. We like how close the beach is as well as downtown South Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2025
Thank you. We are so happy to hear that you have such a wonderful experience in South Haven. We invite you to stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great place to stay

Great location cute house had everything you need for a great get away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your review. We hope that you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great location

Clean, well equipped kitchen, close to stores and shops!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year of staying at this property. The location is perfect, very clean, well stocked kitchen. Beautiful backyard area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We really try hard to make your stay a fabulous one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Great location

Easy drive to town, restaurants, shops and a beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
and hope that you stay with us in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying in the home. The two beds were very comfortable, it was great having access to the grill to cook! Location was a quick drive to the cute downtown area. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
So happy that you stay was so comfortable. That makes us so happy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Girls trip

Very quaint property with everything we needed. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
We are very happy that our home provided you with everything that you needed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joanna R.

Very good stay

Excellent stay, extremely clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2020
Thank you so much for your review. I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I liked everything about it it was cozy and comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Thank you so much. We do indeed try to make everything as cozy and comfortable as possible for our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Nice stay in South Haven.

Place what exactly what we needed for our family. House was clean, cute and well stocked. Close enough to downtown South Haven. Really nice stay, would definitely book again for visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
We would love to have you again !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Great time in South Haven

The house we stayed in was charming and provided everything we needed for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
Thank you. We try to supply everything and take guests advice to add needed items.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, fully stocked, and in a perfect location! Under a 10 minute drive to everywhere and on a quiet street. Communication was excellent as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Thank you. We try to respond in a timely fashion. We try to provide everything needed for a comfortable stay. Glad yours was a great one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at your home. We were in town for Gridlife Midwest and got to celebrate my daughter's 3rd birthday at your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

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

Girls Trip

We had a wonderful stay for our girls trip. We will definitely be back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2023
We hope to host you again in anyone of our homes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reggie C.

Perfect for my family of 4

Home was cozy and a short drive to the heavens of downtown South Haven. We would stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you....we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nice. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Cleanliness is extremely important to us. We hope that you stay with us again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Valencia J.

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

Summer getaway

House was nice and clean. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanae H.

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

Sister Trip

My sister and I stayed here for three nights and it was fabulous! Highly recommend! This home was so clean, decorated very cute, and in a great neighborhood. Close to shopping, dining and the beach and also far enough away from the hustle and bustle. We will be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
We loved you as a guest. I am glad you loved our home. We try very hard. We cannot wait for your next booking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed the stay

Located in residential area on quiet, dead-end street. Definitely would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Eva A.

nice cottage close to the downtown

we liked that it was on a quiet street and felt cozy to come back to. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you, we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Perfect vacation getaway!

So impressed with the amenities of this property. We wanted for nothing and it was so comfortable and homey. Would recommend and will definitely rebook for our next trip to South Haven!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Thank you. We try to provide everything you might need. We hope to see you next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Lovely home in a wonderful city

Charming and comfortable with walking access to beach and downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you so much for your review.

About the host

Hosted by Joanna

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All of our homes and cottages are family owned. We take immense pride in them.
They are personally checked after every single cleaning as we own the cleaning service that services the area. We live in the area and are available for immediate response.

We have been in the hospitality business for over 20 years now. Our family used to
Historic Hotel Nichols Inn, sold so mom can retire. We have over 50 years in the cleaning service industry and service countless summer homes in the area.

We were rated #1 on Trip Advisor and strive to provide the same service with the cottage.

Languages:

English, Polish

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