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Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

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dining and kitchen
great room
foosball & pub table
media center TV room
science room queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8227.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Little House in the Big Woods

2 Queen Beds

Science Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Teacher's Lounge

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

The Indiana School will be your home-base for family fun. The schoolhouse is 2 blocks from Kids Corner park, 3 blocks from the blue stairs access to South Beach, and 7 blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping. The upper unit has 3 themed bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and sleeps 8 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out and play foosball. The Media Center has space for watching TV and playing games. The large front yard gives your family more time to play in the sun. A propane grill and fire pit with seating is available for your use. There is plenty of parking on the property.

For large families, this unit can be combined with the lower unit for an additional 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with pool table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858557.

Built in 1898, the Indiana School served as an elementary school until 2005. The schoolhouse underwent extensive remodeling in 2006. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. New windows, brick restoration, exterior painting, and heating/cooling improvements were made in 2023-24. The Indiana School has been designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. The schoolhouse is truly a unique home.

Our summer weekly rentals run FRIDAY to FRIDAY. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 10:00am.

PLEASE NOTE there are 3 flights of stairs to access the living space for this unit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Subject cancellation if unresponsive.
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.

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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. 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

  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Clementines - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for our needs - a guys' golf weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at your beautiful home thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Living Space!

So many comfortable spaces to relax in, such a great kitchen for sharing food with family! We loved our stay here! Everyone in the family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, comfortable, and so cute! Location is great, just a few blocks to the beach and downtown. Owners are very nice and easy to communicate with. We'd love to stay here again next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay - the location was more convenient to the beach and downtown area than thought it was going to be based on the property description. Very unique with lots of character and plenary of room. Would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Indiana Schoolhouse in South Haven

This was our 4th time staying at this beautiful home! We absolutely love it and will be back again. Close to the beach and town, and the unit was great! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing huge place with lots of charm and character and amenities inside and out. As others mentioned in their reviews, be prepared to climb 34 steps to the Upper School unit… it’s good exercise if you can manage it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Master bath needed swept, black hair everywhere, some cobwebs in tv room. Otherwise clean. We thought the location and property were terrific for our family gathering. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This was our second time at the school house, and it was as enjoyable as the first time. We even had a chance to meet Jennifer and have a few nice chats with Kirk. They made us feel welcomed and free to navigate the property as needed. Looking forward to spending time there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Schoolhouse rocks

What a unique place to stay! It has so much room to spread out and has all the creature comforts of home. All the sweet touches like colored chalk for the boards and original coatroom hooks make this a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional on every level!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Has everything. Huge rooms. Easy check in and out. Just a few block walk to the beach or to town. Cool setup being an old schoolhouse.Note, the walk up to the second floor unit is a decent amount of steps. We did not mind and was not an issue, but just an FYI in case steps are a problem for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

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

perfect for our group

guys annual golf trip - this is perfect for us with the main area to hang out and plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Amazing property

We loved it. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti D.

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

Great place to stay

Loved the atmosphere of the property, close to everything, beautiful yard and great outside areas as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi S.

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

Perfect Spot!

Loved staying here! This was the perfect location and such a unique experience! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Fantastic and fun property / Highly recommend

Such a great location, within walking distance to town. This is the 3rd time staying and the property is clean and well maintained. Looking forward to next years stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Love the School House

This was our third stay at the School House and it was just as great as our first. Such a fun and unique place. Great location, always very clean, and room for everyone to have their own space (we had 8 adults and 9 kids and reserved both units).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie B.

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

Always a wonderful stay!

We come back year after year for a reason! The location, the amenities and wide open space of the property itself, the prompt and easy check in and communication… you can’t go wrong! Book it now!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie B.

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

Wonderful!!!

This was our 4th stay at this property & we already scheduled for a 5th next year! It’s perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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

Another great time in South Haven

We have stayed here consistently each fall. It's a unique and lovely place to stay. It is large and will suit bigger groups, but still feels very cozy. The owners are very pleasant and the town feels like home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H., Iowa

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

Wonderful Weekend!

A fun, unique & relaxing home. The hosts were wonderful and the house had everything you’d need for your stay. I’d definitely recommend for anyone visiting the area. Close to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Penelope H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

summer 2023

We love staying here! there is room for all of us and lots to do inside if by chance it rains outside. The sunsets are amazing!! The shops are fun and the ice cream is AMAZING Jennifer and kirk do all they can to make our stay perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

PERFECT

Absolutely beautiful. Wed do again. Perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia I.

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

Quick Weekend

This property is beautiful and great for families! We had a great time shopping and coming back to relax and play games. Plenty of space. Easily walkable to South Haven's main drag. Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Wiley

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Kirk and Jen have been spending summers in South Haven for more than 30 years. We recently retired and moved into the schoolhouse full time. We hope you enjoy experiencing a piece of history by staying in our schoolhouse.

Why they chose this property

We love the family focused south beach neighborhood. It's close to the beach and close to town. There is a variety of full and part time residents, second home owners, and visitors. We love the energy that this diversity gives our neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

The Indiana School is an historic property on the state of Michigan's register of historic places. It is the perfect place for families to gather and spend time together.

Languages:

English

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