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Shoreline Serenity of South Haven

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
south Haven, MI
  • Van Buren State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pilgrim Haven Natural Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • South Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shoreline Serenity of South Haven

Breathtaking Lake Michigan Lakefront Cottage – Private Beach Access

Escape to this stunning private lakefront retreat perched on the shores of Lake Michigan. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers everything you need for a peaceful getaway, just 10 minutes from the heart of downtown South Haven.

Step inside and be welcomed by an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the lake from nearly every corner. The primary bedroom is a cozy loft with a dedicated workspace—perfect for remote work with a view. Two additional bedrooms are located on the main floor, ideal for family or friends.

Relax in the year-round heated gazebo, complete with a comfy sitting area, TV, and workspace—all while soaking in sweeping lake views. Step outside and choose from four separate decks to unwind, dine, or sip your morning coffee with the sound of waves below.

Adventure awaits with included kayaks, bikes, a fire pit, and a grill—perfect for lake days or evening cookouts. Enjoy your private staircase leading directly down to your own slice of Lake Michigan beach.

Located just:

10 minutes to downtown South Haven’s shops, breweries, and lighthouse

5 minutes to Van Buren State Park

20 miles to St. Joseph or Saugatuck/Douglas

Whether you're looking to relax, explore, or make unforgettable memories, this lakefront gem is the perfect home base.



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We would love for you to have an amazing stay. Please read these rules before booking. By booking this property, you agree to abide by these rules. Thank you! Check in is at 4 PM. We cannot offer early check-ins or late departures. This is to allow our cleaning crew plenty of time to make sure the property is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after your stay. Check out is at 10 AM. Our cleaners need time to clean the property before the next guest arrive, as same-day turnovers are common. Please respect their time and vacate the property by 10 AM. You will be charged $200 for each half hour after 10AM checkout that you are still on the premises. Please remember this is someone's home that you are staying at. Be respectful of their home and surrounding neighbors. Please ensure that your total number of guests matches that on your booking. If you are found to have more than the number of guests on your booking you will be asked to leave with no refund. Absolutely no smoking or parties. If the owner/property manager is informed of any parties taking place on the property, you will be asked to leave with no refund for the remainder of your rental nights. If the cops shall be called to this property we will ask the guest to leave immediately with no refund. Quiet time starts at 10 PM and remains in effect until 9 AM. Please be courteous of the neighbors surrounding you. Any evidence of smoking inside the property or on the premises will result in an additional $500 fee or the cost of having the property treated for smoke damage. Personal Belongings. We are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. Items left behind after your stay are not the responsibility of the homeowner/property manager. Please thoroughly check for you personal items before departing. Furnishings and home cleanliness. Please keep the property and all furnishings in good order. Removing any items from the property is not permitted. If any damages to furnishings or property occur during your stay, please contact the owner immediately. If the property is found to need more than a normal clean. Guest will pay for the extra cleaning charge. Refunds. Owner cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of heating, air conditioning, Hot Tubs, pools, TV's, Wi-Fi or appliances. Please report any inoperative equipment to the owner/property manager immediately. We will make every reasonable effort to have repairs done quickly and efficiently. NO refunds will be made due to failure of appliances, equipment, or amenities. NO Refunds for early departures. No refunds for delayed arrival. Starter Pack. We provide a starter pack of paper towels, 2 rolls of TP per bathroom, 2 dishwasher tabs, dish soap/sponge, a starter supply of laundry pods or soap, 2 trash liners per can. Longer stays may require you to purchase additional items if needed. Trash. Any garbage must be placed in a proper receptacle outside, located near the driveway. Please empty the fridge, and take trash out before your departure. Please DO NOT place trash on the top of the outside bins.

Property manager

Mandy Thomas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Important information

You need to know

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 a rural area and on the beach. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Breedsville Park and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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south Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Van Buren State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porter Legacy Dunes - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Pilgrim Haven Natural Area - 8 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • South Beach - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 15 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoreline Serenity of South Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shoreline Serenity of South Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoreline Serenity of South Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shoreline Serenity of South Haven located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Haven holiday home is just steps away from North Point Conservation Area and Lake Michigan. Porter Legacy Dunes and Van Buren State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Celia G.

Great retreat!

Wonderful family time in a lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

House was great! Didn’t want to leave. Everything you could ever need for a Great Lake weekend.

Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Christa C.

Perfect, private setting

Beautiful view and perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Beautiful get away

Beautiful setting located right next to state park. Great place to get away and decompress. Lots of things to do close by and a very nice cottage to disconnect and have quality family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

House was. Very nice! View was outstanding. We saw deer and a turkey wander througj while there

Very very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

courtney s.

Wonderful!

Perfect weekend getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Samantha R.

Beautifully located

Loved our stay. The cabin is lovely and had all the amenities we needed. The sunsets were gorgeous and the decks were amazing - we ate dinner out on them every night. Would have given the place 5 stars, but the beach was almost non-existant due to high water levels, which is totally outside the owners control.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN K.

Great vacation spot!

Nice, clean, comfortable house with good amenities. We really enjoyed our time with the beach, beautiful sunsets and (surprise!) hummingbirds.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Khristine C.

Great getaway location

Spent a lovely long weekend with girlfriends enjoying the beautiful views and relaxing in the gazebo. The walk along the beach is just what we all needed. Loved shopping and site seeing in the South Haven area. Everything was clean and pristine. Loved our stay - definitely recommend this vacation rental.

8/10 Good

Meaghen G.

Amazing views, peaceful retreat.

Beautiful location with incredible views. Comfortable, well-decorated cabin. Hours spent each day enjoying Lake Michigan swimming, kayaking, and walking the beach. Gorgeous sunsets. Great place to unwind and spend quality time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beautiful, scenic and cozy

Overall it was a wonderful experience. We were 9 so we pushed the limits of the sleeping accommodations, but it was fine and comfortable. It is a beautiful place and the sunsets were amazing. I will definitely recommend it to friends and family and will hopefully have an opportunity to stay again myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Connie G.

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was a perfect spot for our girls weekend!

The cottage is remote and peaceful. It is an easy drive to SoHa. The beach was nonexistent when we were there, so that was a little disappointing; however, the view is very pretty. Beds were comfy and kitchen had everything we needed. The gazebo was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

JIm M.

The Perfect Weekend!

Quaint and classy! This beautiful lake home overlooking Lake Michigan was exactly what we were looking for . . . a quiet oasis, spectacular views, just minutes from the town of South Haven and with hiking literally right next door! The perfect romantic weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Steph C.

Gorgeous & Private Lake View

The multiple decks down to the water made for a beautiful view and setting to the lake. You feel like you are on top of the world! House had everything we needed!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

outstanding

This place is so nice that we had a great time despite terrible weather (cold, rainy, windy most of the weekend). Peaceful and beautiful location, well-designed and well-built house with everything you need. The gazebo is really cool.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M.

Stunning home in a beautiful secluded setting

We loved everything about our stay here. Went for a celebratory birthday weekend with friends. We leisurely lounged in the hammock and on the deck and lingered over coffee and meals - all with amazing views of the lake. This home is incredibly serene and has everything you need to feel simultaneously at home and far away. Cannot recommend this place enough.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Beautiful beachfront home!

This home was beautifully furnished and had a wonderful beachfront location. We hardly left during our four day stay as it was such a lovely property. We had seven people in our group, and we all slept comfortably. Jim sent us lots of helpful details and we were welcome to many of his home's amenities, which was very hospitable. We had a great time and can't wait to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Excellent property with beautiful views of Lake Michigan!

My adult children, wife and I could not have found a more beautiful, clean, amazing house with spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Even though the place had a large screen TV in the Gazebo, we never felt the urge to turn it on since the outside view of the lake, the stars, and the forested surroundings were too awesome to ignore!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Place by the Lake

The listing doesn't do this cottage justice. It's set overlooking lake Michigan, an absolutely perfect retreat for getting away from the city. The property was clean and well maintained, with a new gazebo that is perfect for sitting and enjoying the outdoors without being attacked by bugs. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a private, relaxing retreat for a weekend or vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jianming T.

Beautiful cottage, gorgeous views, a once-in-a-life-time vacation!

What a beautiful cottage facing the lake and backing by the woods. Gorgeous views from inside and outside the cottage. We have seen the sunsets every night, and every night presented the views uniquely magnificent. There were so much to do for everyone around the property and nearby. Thanks to Mr. Atkinson for giving us the opportunity to have this once-in-a-life-time vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Well-cared for comfortable home with spectacular lake views! Four season Gazebo is a delight!

We enjoyed a long weekend getaway for 2, although this well-designed cottage can accommodate family gatherings as well. Large living area windows provide panoramic views of Lake Michigan! The cottage and separate Gazebo exceeded our expectations! Close to great food, shopping...and ice cream at Sherman's!! The owner was very helpful and responsive throughout our stay and did a great job in making us feel welcome in this beautiful setting. We will most certainly be back and would highly recommend this property to all!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karol P.

Beautiful views of Lake Michigan sunsets.

We had our annual "cousin vacation" this week. The cottage was amazing. Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy each other's company. We found everything we needed including coffee, and other pantry essentials. We spent evenings watching the incredible sunsets of Lake Michigan. The owner, Jim, was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed to have a perfect vacation. Thank you and we are planning on vacationing with you next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

Beautiful!

The views of Lake Michigan are breathtaking! Beautiful private beach just steps away. We had a blast riding the kayaks on Lake Michigan. The cottage is nicely appointed and super cozy! It was perfect! Also a big plus was the heated/airconditioned gazebo. We played games and watched movies, what a great place to hang out and laugh! Gorgeous place and location! We can't wait to come back and rent from you again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

Brilliant location, views and cottage!

We traveled up from Indiana with family that flew in from Ireland. It was like a home away from home. Lovely cool weather, beautiful scenery, and a cozy little cottage to stay in. The only thing missing was the rain, and everyone was happy about that!! We had a wonderful experience. We didn't meet the owner in person, but spoke with him on the phone. He was very nice and was very helpful. His cottage is lovely. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

What a lovely home filled with all the amenities!!

Jim was a great communicator til the end. His home is warm and inviting. It has everything you need to feel welcome and comfortable. Love all the extra touches of feeling lived in. And there is everything you need at your fingertips. Love the gated privacy and the lake was outstanding. Could of spent many more days relaxing!!

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Hosted by Mandy Thomas

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