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2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH!

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A single-story house with a covered porch, a fenced yard, and a playground.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, a black refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, farmhouse-style cabinetry, and a coffee station.
A two-story house with a front deck, a small attached garage, and a backyard with a swimming pool.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, a cabinet with glass doors, a window with curtains, and a door with frosted glass panels.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Warner Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 Lower level kids space

+2
5 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH!


July and August bookings are Friday-Friday Only
Beginning in 2027 check-in will remain 5:00 PM
Check out will then be 11:00 AM to give our cleaning people more time to get the house super clean and change all the linens

August is our best beach month due to great weather!

South Haven’s South beach is a 5 minute drive from our rental and has been voted USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 and is selected the number one beach spot in all of Michigan! Selected for its sandy shoreline, excellent amenities and scenic views of the iconic red South Haven lighthouse. It also stands out for its walkability to the downtown area and ADA accessibility!
Come visit Pure Michigan and its number 1 beach in all of the state, South Haven, and stay in our “Friends and Family Reunion Retreat” Sleeps and accommodates 24. And we love having children come, we have a lot of fun things for them to do right at the house and if they’re anything like me I have always loved going to the beach!





Check out our reviews! We have a lot of repeat renters, which we think says a lot for our vacation rental.

During July and August we ONLY rent Friday to Friday!

However, during May, June September & October you can rent anytime with a 3-night minimum.
Taking reservations for 2027 & 2028 rental season.

We’re very close to Gingerman Racetrack and our new beautiful wedding venue, Black River Barn and KalHaven Bike Trail

Children love our playground and numerous game tables and all our bikes, tricycles, and scooters that we supply and new this year DISC GOLF!

Our home sleeps and accommodates 22 persons!

We feel we offer the best of both worlds! We’re so close to the beach and yet we’re in the country! We have Beach towels, numerous beach blankets/sheets, beach chairs. Beach toys. Beach coolers with ice packs.

Please check out our AMAZING REVIEWS!

Our well appointed 4000 sq.ft. home has the Sun, Fun, Space and Location to offer you Paradise!!

This super clean and modern home has it all...space for everyone, huge concrete driveway far off the road. Great for kids! A beautiful view. Comfortable furniture, 8 separate bedrooms, 4 full baths!!
The Main Level of our home has 3 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms AND the beautiful and spacious primary bedroom is its own suite with huge walk-in shower and 2 separate sinks. A desk for anyone who needs privacy for at home work.
In the sunroom, which has all blackout curtains, has a sofa bed with new queen size mattress.

In 2024, we’ve added another bedroom overlooking the ravine and fire pit, with a king size bed.
The open concept of the main living area allows the kitchen to be the heart of the home and an easy gathering spot for all.

The kitchen has an Instant pot, air fryer, tabletop s’mores maker, salad spinner, 2 waffle makers, pizza stone, 3 crock pots, electric roasting pan, blender and so much more! And it’s all labeled so you don’t have to spend time looking all over for what you need! 2 full size refrigerators, an above stove microwave, and a 4 burner gas stove and oven. Dishwasher and we supply the detergent! Coffee pots, we supply the filters, 1 Kuerig coffee pot, bring k-cups, 2 toasters. 3 electric griddles. Plenty of coffee mugs and drinking glasses and plastic ware for children. Lots of mixing bowls and pots and pans. If there’s something you need, call me, I may have it in my kitchen for you to use!

Large granite counter tops and lots of cabinets give you room for all your goodies. There's bar top seating for 6 and a large dining table with seating for 16.
When it’s time to relax, stretch out on the comfy sectional. Watch a movie or stream on the large 60” flat screen television with Midwest Fiber Optic as our cable provider.

WI-FI IS AVAILABLE.

Additional hang-out area includes large sunroom open to the main living room, it has huge windows overlooking the secluded back yard and cozy furniture which includes 2 couches, 2 love seats, 2 chairs, a secluded large ottoman for a smaller person to nap on, lamps for reading and end tables to place your drinks,and a large round table with four chairs for puzzles and games.
Bring your own games

We have 2 pack n' plays, 2 highchairs, 2 booster seats and a potty chair and a portable tub for an infant.

There’s a separate laundry room and we supply detergent, dryer sheets and Shout. Ironing board and iron. Broom and dustpan and a Miele canister vacuum.

You don’t have to wash any sheets because they are done professionally for us. We just ask that most of the towels are washed and dried before leaving.

The lower level: Full bath with stand up shower, vanity and toilet. Two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and one with a queen bed! An attached Billiards room with a professional 9’ size table. This is also used as a bedroom, has sliding glass doors overlooking the fire pit. It has two twin beds. An adjoining extra large room with a 60” flat screen television has sliding glass doors for use as an exit also. This huge room has 5 full beds. And a twin bed.

Two air hockey games, ping pong table and a foosball table are located on a cement slab outside the sliding glass doors. Outside the main level door is a deck with comfortable furniture and a table and chairs. We’ve put up curtains to help keep the sun from beating down on you in the evening. We have two large 8' picnic tables with table covers and umbrellas. Two gas grills (we supply the propane tanks)a charcoal grill and a Blackstone griddle! And our custom built slate stone fire pit, complete with sturdy log benches and chairs with cushions for those with bad backs! We supply your firewood and premium marshmallow sticks! Don’t forget the marshmallows! You can’t have a camp fire without those!
Huge concrete driveway far from the road is a great place for kids to ride bikes, scooters and skateboards, all provided. And the driveway parks lots of cars. There is also a basketball hoop set up for playing on the cement drive. We have balls for all sports requiring them at our place. The grassy yard has three swing sets, merry-go-round and tetherball and room to play just about any yard game you can think of!

Volleyball net stays set-up all season.

We have a collapsible badminton set, horseshoes and 2 sets of corn hole.

We have a beautiful ravine that is now cleaned up, thanks to Jim, and is awesome for walking in and there’s a picnic table to use and a few chairs. Sometimes our little creek has water flowing through it. We think you’ll love this added space.
In 2025 we added disc golf in the ravine!

We also offer two really big lily pads to take to the beach, if someone in your group has a truck or a van! Google: beach lily pads, they’re awesome!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please put all used linens on floor of laundry room. Do not remove pillow shams and please no blankets or comforters left in laundry room. ONLY if they are soiled.
Please have all towels washed and dried and it’s ok to leave a load in washer and dryer and I will finish them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Because we respect our neighbors privacy, we ask that all loud voices and or events cease by 10:00 PM and may resume after 10:00 AM.
No large groups consisting of 25 years of age or younger persons will be approved to rent without at least 5-8 persons being 30 years older or more.
There is NO CHARGING of electric vehicles allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7113653
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
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 a rural area and near a water park. 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 South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • The Fun Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 13 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH!?

As of 21 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH! on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$4,424, 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 2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2026 DATES OPEN: AUGUST 16-21 & 23-27 & Aug 31-THE VERY BEST BEACH MONTH! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Fun Park, South Haven Center for the Arts and Michigan Maritime Museum. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Kal Haven Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Lynette Thornton

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Lynette was born and raised in South Haven, graduated from LC Mohr High in 1974. I grew up on the property that our house is built on. My husband, Jim, is from Jackson, Michigan and in 1974 we were married and he joined me in South Haven and we raised our two children in South Haven on Center Street and just after our children graduated my husband built our retirement home, that is now a rental. We lived in the house for about three years and then a job opportunity took us about seven miles south of South Haven where we managed a beautiful gated community on Lake Michigan, called Palisades’s Park.
For the 14 years we were away from our house, it sat empty for a few years, our daughter and her husband stayed in it a couple years until they moved to California, my husband’s mother stayed a couple years until she needed more care, and then we decided rather than let it sit empty that we would rent it out during the summer season! We love sharing our beautiful little town!
Our home is just minutes from downtown South Haven and the beaches. This area has always been an ideal location, but when they brought city water and sewer our way, we jumped at the chance to build. My twin sister lives in the house she and I grew up in, which is right in front of our rental divided by a fence.
Our home gives you the best of both worlds in South Haven. You get to enjoy the beaches and all of the shopping you want and at the same time relax away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and enjoy the music of the birds in the morning and evening. Be quiet and you may see our families of deer or the families of wild turkeys. You can walk through the ravine now because Jim just cleared it so our guests can walk in it! Also a ten minute bike ride to the beautiful KalHaven bike trail. Bring bicycles if you can OR rent them in town!

Why they chose this property

You’re a little bit in the country and a few minutes to the beach. We call that “THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
Young children and adults have tons of things to do and we supply everything! Except food!
Come stay at our place and really RELAX! UNLESS you’re a partier and then you’ll want to stay closer to the beach, because our house is NOT a party house! It’s definitely a “family reunion” house! Because family is what it’s all about.
Our house is about 3-4 miles from the famous Gingerman Raceway and about 3/4 mile to the new banquet hall, Black River Barn. We’re also super close to the new family fun spot, Arvesta!

What makes this property unique

Family is everything!
Getting the whole family, up to 22 persons, to vacation in the same home! BONUS!
Nice playground for children. Volleyball court set up in yard. Fire pit, we supply the firewood!
So close to everything except the noise of traffic! It’s peaceful here. Very relaxing.

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