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Perfect Place in South Haven

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A sunset view from a balcony overlooking a beach with boats, trees, and a wooden railing.
A view of a garden with various trees and shrubs, a stone pathway, and a stop sign in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a small island with a vase of flowers and two bar stools.
A round wooden dining table with white chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a residential street.
A marina with docked boats, a covered seating area, and a building with a dome and red accents.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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
    Near South Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Warner Vineyards
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Place in South Haven

GREAT LOCATION WALK TO TOWN AND BEACH
3 Blocks to town and 4 blocks to South Beach
NEWLY REMODELED KITCHEN AND BATH
3 Bedroom, 1 bath, Sleeps 4
New large Kitchen with island for gatherings, dishwasher, Deck fenced in yard with grill.
Corner lot with lots of privacy, driveway parking, dining room with a view
internet available, quiet neighborhood. Walk to everything leave your car parked.
No Smoking or Pets please.
Owner lives in the downstairs apartment with a dog. if you need anything.

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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
Children welcome. Please bring your own crib.
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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
Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The number of people booked are the number staying. Fees will be added if more come. If rules are broken you will be requested to leave w/o refund.
Beach equipment and bicycles are left outside. . Please respect our home and keep sand outside. Do not move furniture. Makeup stains =added charges
Owner/Spouse live below. No smoking, Events or Parties. Visitors are welcome w/ renters present only. Visitors may not take showers.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 673751vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 17 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fire Water Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Place in South Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Place in South Haven?

As of 11 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Place in South Haven on 29 May 2027 start from NZ$3,643, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Perfect Place in South Haven?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Place in South Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Place in South Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Place in South Haven located?

Located in the heart of South Haven, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Warner Vineyards and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and South Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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. 40 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The proximity to the beach and restaurants/stores was perfect! The property was very clean and great for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying here. The house and was nice and bright, and it was a nice walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
We enjoyed meeting and having you stay with us. Come back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location of Perfect Place. Located in a quiet neighborhood, with a beach access point down the road and also close to a terrific playground plus restaurants and shops. Joan and Gerry are good hosts and the house was a good size for my family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
We enjoyed meeting you and your family. Perfect guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wm W.

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

Great place to stay in South Haven.

Great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

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

Blocks from all the activities

This place was perfect for a small family beach getaway. Blocks away from the beach, and only a few blocks from the harbor and all the food and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you Sara. Glad you had a great time. It was a pleasure having you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great Stay in South Haven!

Great Place! Great Location! Joan and Gerry were very accommodating. Overall Great Value!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Quiet location that is walkable to beach and restaurants

This house was very clean and quiet. Beds were comfortable and you can walk to beach, restaurants and shops. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thanks Beth. Hope to see you again. Regards, Joan & Gerry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Owner was very responsive

It is easy walking distance to South Haven's points of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

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

South Haven

Great stay! Close to cute town of South Haven and Beach! Clean home, kind hosts and everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
It was a pleasure hosting guest and family.They took advantage of all the beaches and all the town has to offer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

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

Beach Vacation

Enjoyable stay - well suited with fenced in yard & gate deck for our 20 month old grandson!😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2021
We are glad you and your family enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul E.

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

South Haven

Great overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
Great to have you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

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

Beautiful hydrangeas

We had a wonderful stay in South Haven! The property was only s few blocks from downtown. Very roomy and lots of windows!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Close to town, close to the beach

Just wrapped up our stay, and had a great time. The property was spotless, the kitchen well-stocked, and it has beautiful hardwood floors throughout. There is a nice garden outside too. The owners were helpful, but not intrusive. I’d gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Mike, We enjoyed having you stay at our home in South Haven. We were glad you had a good time. Please come again. Regards, Joan & Gerry Perfect Place
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathaniel H.

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

Great vacation rental spot

Property was convenient to down town (walking distance) and a short drive to the beach. Nice quiet setting to sit and have mor ing coffee and plenty of space to accommodate our family of 4. Owner welcomed us with a nice assortment of snacks, water and ice to get us started. Overall a nice, easy, worry free stay for our summer vacation to South Haven.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Glad you had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Perfect house

So clean, so pretty. Pictures don’t do it justice. We loved it. Perfect location. Just a wonderful home and experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Luv South Haven & this house

My family & I had a great time visiting loved ones that live in South Haven, MI. This house was perfect for our needs. We walked to all the shopping. Walked to the beach for evening sunsets & an ice cream cone. The house was clean...lovely decor, including great windows w/ lots of sunlight ! The grill was perfect for our small family gatherings. And, a cute patio area surrounded by beautiful flowers. Thanks for making our family time full of special memories !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Glad to have you and your family. Come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Perfect Location

This is a great place to stay when vacationing in South Haven. You are just blocks from the downtown area or the beach. The house is very comfortable and the hosts were very gracious. Our favorite room was the dining area that had windows on two sides. Great place to eat or play games. The house is as pictured. All the rooms are spacious. Kitchen had plenty of room with an island for two plus an eat-in area. Extra blankets in the living room. And the location is wonderful. The neighborhood is quaint. Just a couple blocks from a bike path that leads to Kal-Haven State Park. We had a wonderful time and took advantage of everything around us.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
We were happy to have you as a guest in our home. We agree the dining room is a great place to gather for meals, games or just as an office since it has a pocket door. Our location is in walking distance to downtown and the beach. Look at our pictures and you will agree. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

W Chad N.

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

Great Place and Hosts

This was a great place for a mid-summer getaway to South Haven. The house layout is great with bedrooms in the back, kitchen/breakfast room in the middle, and dining room and family room at the front. Plenty of room for most any activity you might need. The location is ideal. It's close to both downtown and the south beach. The neighborhood was quiet even in mid-July. We had good weather on our visit; open windows with all of the ceiling fans kept us comfortable day and night. Bathroom is dated, but clean and functional. The hosts were accommodating and communicated well. They live downstairs, which was not clear from the description, but not an issue. South Haven itself was fantastic. Great beaches, good food (be prepared to wait if you go out to dinner), and the local Maritime Museum gives tours on a variety of boats (I highly recommend the sloop, Friend's Good Will).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Chad, You were the perfect guest. Glad you had a good time in South Haven. Regards, Joan & Gerry Perfect Place
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Not the friendliest

Clean place. 15 minute walk up and down hills to South Beach. Worst hosts we've ever come across. Rude, condescending, not a pleasure. Would never stay here again just because we never want to drive up to a VRBO and have the owner yell at us upon arrival. Not even a hello. They also charged us extra with no explanation. I'd find another place in South Haven with kinder owners. They also live downstairs and monitor your waking movements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Hannah booked number of guest and brought more than booked. Her Mother had called and asked if she could come with more people than we allow and we had said no. Mother arrived even after our phone conversation and email confirmation with more guests than booked. This guest was smoking which we do not allow. Guest had blood stained sheets and mattress pads which had to be tossed. Guest could have told us about the stain when it happen but let it sit for days. Guest broke screen door. All of our guest have been so nice and friendly and respected our home. This is the first guest that we have had that trash our home. Guest is not happy with charges for damages.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

katy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joan and Gerry were excellent hosts! House was in the perfect location for walking to downtown and the beach. My daughters and I enjoyed this house very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for 4 guests. Clean, bright, comfortable and quiet. It’s the perfect walking distance to the beach, town, great restaurants and coffee shop. The hosts were welcoming and gracious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at this location in South Haven. The home was within walking distance to the beach and down town. The hosts were friendly and timely with returning messages
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our five days at Perfect Place. The location is ideal for walkers, only five blocks from beach or downtown shoppes. The apartment was very clean and the kitchen and bath are quite nice and equipped with all the necessities. Due to high heat during our stay, the lack of central air and reliance on window ACs and floor fans made for uneven cooling from room to room. If anyone in your group has mobility challenges, Perfect Place is probably not the best accommodation because to reach the front door, one must climb a hill either on a narrow rock path or in the grass. Also the shower is in the tub. In comparison with other South Haven properties we considered, the cost here was quite reasonable. We would recommend it, understanding its limitations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
Thank you for your comments. Parking is available on the street with out having to walk up the hill. Tub/ Shower is listed in the property information. Mini split a/c is along with window a/c for cooling. The guest has control over the a/c, if it is too hot outside turn the a/c down. Our prices are lower than most house rentals in the area.Most of our rentals are repeat. Check us out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bridgette i.

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

Stunning south haven

Location was great to walk to town. Easy to find & ample parking. Hosts had snack & water for us & were accommodating to our requests. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

South Haven

Nice location in great town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joan and Jerry

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Hi, we are Jerry and Joan and we purchased our home to retire in. We are retired and live downstairs. If you need anything while you are staying, we are right there. We love our vacation home and hope that you will also. Please respect our home and community.

Why they chose this property

We are in a quiet neighborhood with many full time residence.
We are in a great location 3 blocks from town and 4 blocks from the beach. We are right in the center of everything. We live downstairs if you need anything. Walk to town or beach and leave your car parked.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location plus kitchen and bath are new. Kitchen has a large island for gatherings with a dishwasher. Nice deck and private fenced yard. Lots of windows for natural light.

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