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South Haven Dune Fun-Sleeps 12! Rents Year Round!-BlueShore Cottage & Guesthouse
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12140.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

South Haven, MI
- Place, Porter Legacy Dunes1 min walk
- Place, Van Buren State Park9 min walk
- Place, Pilgrim Haven Natural Area2 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1 Guest Cottage
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1 Main House
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2 Main House
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3 Main House
1 Queen Bed
Living Room Guest House
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Living Room Main House
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Pack and Play Main House
1 Crib
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest House Full Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Main House Full Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main House Half Bath
Toilet
Outdoor Shower
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
South Haven Dune Fun-Sleeps 12! Rents Year Round!-BlueShore Cottage & Guesthouse
The Blue Shore Cottage is a private cottage and guest house located just 6 miles south of South Haven, MI and is sure to satisfy all your family vacation needs all year around. Nestled on a large 1 acre wooded lot on sandy grounds, the property offers privacy and space with many areas to congregate. Lake Michigan is on the other side of the sand dune path which starts just down the street. The main cottage boasts 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths complete with a full kitchen, dining and large living room area that has hight speed internet/Wi-Fi and HDTV with other streaming services via Roku (Sling Cable TV, Netflix, Xfinity Stream-OTA channels, Amazon Video are all provided subscriptions for guests). The guest house has a private bedroom, 1 full bathroom and a living/dining area complete with a coffee bar, and laundry.
Guest house also has its own W-Fi network and the same TV services as the main cottage. Outside offers sandy grounds (which is a great playground for kids), patios, hammocks, fire pit with supplied firewood, grill, plenty of shade and seating, and outdoor shower to wash off all the day's fun. There are an abundance of chidrens' toys for inside and out along with bicycles. Please see total list of amenities below!! Rental includes both main cottage and guest house. Read our reviews to book with confidence or feel free to ask a question.
*Please note private beach is a steep dune hike for the adventurous to access*
Minimum Stay Requirements:
-Weekly rental required during the summer (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) with a Friday check in and Friday check out (change over). Weekly requirement will be lifted 30 days prior to open dates during summer season.
-3 day minimums over holiday weekends
-2 day minimums all other times (mainly off season non-summer)
Website will show acceptable duration during reservation request
Property offers great location for all year around activities:
-Private Neighborhood beach of Syndicate Dune Park via walk over the steep sand dune that allows an escape from busy public beaches.
*Please note private beach is a steep dune hike to access*
-Beautiful views of lake and sunsets from top of dune
-Walking paths around Syndicate Park Dunes
-1 mile from Van Buren State Park (camping/hiking/beach)
-1 mile south of Pilgrim Haven (paved lot and paved flat ramp access to beach)
-.6 miles from Kal Haven bike path that connects Van Buren State Park to South Haven
-1.3 miles of country road access to the Van Buren Trail which offers miles of snowmobile trails during lake effect snow season
-10 miles from Gingerman Raceway just east of South Haven
-Plenty of parking space for multiple vehicles including circle drive
- 5 miles from the Phoenix Exit off I-196 that offers most major retailers for all your basic needs.
Main House Bedrooms
• Bedroom #1-Twin Bunk Beds
• Bedroom #2- Twin Bunk Beds
• Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
• Living Room – Queen Sleeper Sofa
Guest House Bedrooms
• Bedroom #1- Queen Bed
• Living Room – Queen Sleeper Sofa
Amenities
o Pack and Play and Bedding
o Umbrella Stroller
o Highchair/Booster Seat
o Baby Monitor and Sound Machine
o Sand Toys
o Marshmallow Skewers
o Iron and Iron Board
o Hair Dryer
o Adult (male and female) Bicycles
o Cooler
o Fold Up Chairs
o Sun Umbrella
o Bicycle Trailer
o Children's Wagon
o Board Games
o Yard Games (Bags, Ladder Ball, Bocce Ball, Football/Soccer Ball, Washers, Yardzee and more!)
o Bluetooth Portable Speaker
o Electronic Charging Station
o Kitchen Appliances (Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Crockpot, Electric Griddle)
o Fully Stocked Kitchen (Dishes/Cookware/Utensils)
o Pantry items
o Coffee/Tea
o Coffee Pot
o Dishwasher
o Pack and Play and Bedding
o Coffee Bar (Guesthouse with Microwave, Coffee Pot and Min Fridge)
o Toaster
o Crock Pot
o Electric Griddle
o WIFI-Xfinity/Comcast High Speed
o Cable TV (Sling TV)
o Bed Linens
o Bath Towels
o Cookbooks
o Reading Books/Little Free Library (Children and Adult)
o Toys and Coloring Books
o Geocache Kit
o Puzzles (crossword, word search and jigsaw)
o Fire Pit
o Outdoor Seating and Dining
o Charcoal Grill (charcoal and lighter fluid not provided)
o Clothes Washer and Dryer (guesthouse)
o Clothes Line
o Hammocks x 3 and Kids Swing
o Throw Blankets
o First Aid Kit
o Guestbook
Area Attractions
o Kal-Haven Bike Trail and Walking path
o Private Beach on other side of dune
o Van Buren State Park and Hiking Trails
o Gingerman Raceway
o Blueberry Farm
o South Haven
o Shopping District
o Pier
o Kidz Corner Playground
o Public Beach
o Movie Theater
o Dining
o Boat Charter/Tours
o Wineries
o Orchards
o Snowmobile Trail
o Golfing
Guest house also has its own W-Fi network and the same TV services as the main cottage. Outside offers sandy grounds (which is a great playground for kids), patios, hammocks, fire pit with supplied firewood, grill, plenty of shade and seating, and outdoor shower to wash off all the day's fun. There are an abundance of chidrens' toys for inside and out along with bicycles. Please see total list of amenities below!! Rental includes both main cottage and guest house. Read our reviews to book with confidence or feel free to ask a question.
*Please note private beach is a steep dune hike for the adventurous to access*
Minimum Stay Requirements:
-Weekly rental required during the summer (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) with a Friday check in and Friday check out (change over). Weekly requirement will be lifted 30 days prior to open dates during summer season.
-3 day minimums over holiday weekends
-2 day minimums all other times (mainly off season non-summer)
Website will show acceptable duration during reservation request
Property offers great location for all year around activities:
-Private Neighborhood beach of Syndicate Dune Park via walk over the steep sand dune that allows an escape from busy public beaches.
*Please note private beach is a steep dune hike to access*
-Beautiful views of lake and sunsets from top of dune
-Walking paths around Syndicate Park Dunes
-1 mile from Van Buren State Park (camping/hiking/beach)
-1 mile south of Pilgrim Haven (paved lot and paved flat ramp access to beach)
-.6 miles from Kal Haven bike path that connects Van Buren State Park to South Haven
-1.3 miles of country road access to the Van Buren Trail which offers miles of snowmobile trails during lake effect snow season
-10 miles from Gingerman Raceway just east of South Haven
-Plenty of parking space for multiple vehicles including circle drive
- 5 miles from the Phoenix Exit off I-196 that offers most major retailers for all your basic needs.
Main House Bedrooms
• Bedroom #1-Twin Bunk Beds
• Bedroom #2- Twin Bunk Beds
• Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
• Living Room – Queen Sleeper Sofa
Guest House Bedrooms
• Bedroom #1- Queen Bed
• Living Room – Queen Sleeper Sofa
Amenities
o Pack and Play and Bedding
o Umbrella Stroller
o Highchair/Booster Seat
o Baby Monitor and Sound Machine
o Sand Toys
o Marshmallow Skewers
o Iron and Iron Board
o Hair Dryer
o Adult (male and female) Bicycles
o Cooler
o Fold Up Chairs
o Sun Umbrella
o Bicycle Trailer
o Children's Wagon
o Board Games
o Yard Games (Bags, Ladder Ball, Bocce Ball, Football/Soccer Ball, Washers, Yardzee and more!)
o Bluetooth Portable Speaker
o Electronic Charging Station
o Kitchen Appliances (Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Crockpot, Electric Griddle)
o Fully Stocked Kitchen (Dishes/Cookware/Utensils)
o Pantry items
o Coffee/Tea
o Coffee Pot
o Dishwasher
o Pack and Play and Bedding
o Coffee Bar (Guesthouse with Microwave, Coffee Pot and Min Fridge)
o Toaster
o Crock Pot
o Electric Griddle
o WIFI-Xfinity/Comcast High Speed
o Cable TV (Sling TV)
o Bed Linens
o Bath Towels
o Cookbooks
o Reading Books/Little Free Library (Children and Adult)
o Toys and Coloring Books
o Geocache Kit
o Puzzles (crossword, word search and jigsaw)
o Fire Pit
o Outdoor Seating and Dining
o Charcoal Grill (charcoal and lighter fluid not provided)
o Clothes Washer and Dryer (guesthouse)
o Clothes Line
o Hammocks x 3 and Kids Swing
o Throw Blankets
o First Aid Kit
o Guestbook
Area Attractions
o Kal-Haven Bike Trail and Walking path
o Private Beach on other side of dune
o Van Buren State Park and Hiking Trails
o Gingerman Raceway
o Blueberry Farm
o South Haven
o Shopping District
o Pier
o Kidz Corner Playground
o Public Beach
o Movie Theater
o Dining
o Boat Charter/Tours
o Wineries
o Orchards
o Snowmobile Trail
o Golfing
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have provided amenities for children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside of cottages but not inside
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
South Haven
Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Warner Vineyards and Southside Municipal Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Porter Legacy Dunes. Travelling with kids? Consider Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and South Haven Center for the Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, ice skating and sledging.

South Haven, MI
What's nearby
- Porter Legacy Dunes - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- North Point Conservation Area - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Van Buren State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Pilgrim Haven Natural Area - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Oval Beach - 28 min drive - 50.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Cafe Julia - 9 min drive
- Burger King - 8 min drive
- Little Caesars Pizza - 7 min drive
- Clementine's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
4 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather L.
23 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hidden gem!
Heather L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly K.
14 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t Wait to Come Back
Kelly K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Renana H.
10 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Renana H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve F.
4 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Need rest and a perfect environment? You need to stay here.
Steve F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LYN F.
23 November 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family reunion/wedding
LYN F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol D.
13 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely visit
Carol D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha V.
3 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Samantha V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Veronica F.
30 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family place
Veronica F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Codey B.
7 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Codey B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terri S.
20 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Terri S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evan C.
19 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean and great family Getaway
Evan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jared M.
30 May 2019
Great Get Away
Jared M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heidi V.
10 March 2019
Plenty of room for our family of 9 adults
Heidi V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peggy D.
3 February 2019
Great place for a winter getaway
Peggy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tina Q.
14 November 2018
Amazing Place to Stay
Tina Q.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
TERESA T.
20 October 2018
Blue Shore Cottage Was Wonderful
TERESA T.
Verified
8/10 Good
Stephanie S.
12 October 2018
Adorable Cottage
Stephanie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
karl s.
3 October 2018
Great place for a quiet weekend
karl s.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
24 September 2018
Relaxing South Haven Vacation Home
Angela P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
laura j.
14 September 2018
Lovely cottages, lots of extra touches
laura j.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelly D.
9 September 2018
This is a very nice and clean property. Located near beach and great path to lookout and dunes.
Shelly D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa F.
13 August 2018
Perfect house for family get-away
Lisa F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dale N.
6 August 2018
Awesome
Dale N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Penny B.
31 July 2018
Blue Shore Cottage
Penny B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
About the host
Hosted by Drew Heisel
We are Drew and Amanda Heisel. We are a young family with 3 little ones. We have vacationed and visited the western side of Michigan over the past 11 years and decided to purchase a vacation home we can share with our growing family.
Why they chose this property
We love this property for several reasons. It is very close to a private beach in a secluded location that is wooded and away from the hustle and bustle of town. It also features a main house and a guest house, perfect for families with multiple members gathering at a time. Van Buren State Park is a mile away and offers camping and trails. It is also near the paved Kal-Haven bike trail which we have biked to town in the warmer weather and snowmobile on in the winter. We are in love with the town of South Haven, not too big and has about everything you can need to vacation.
What makes this property unique
Our home offers a unique private setting with access to a private beach. There are also plenty of amenities we offer to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. We offer outside games, hammocks and a fire pit. We offer just about any amenity you can think of especially for taking care of kids to make your stay comfortable from a pack and play to sand toys. The guest house has an outside shower to clean the sand off with and also a coffee bar area to enjoy.
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