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Private 20 acres near Lake Michigan, private pond.

Private 20 acres near Lake Michigan, private pond.

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One of many relaxing spots on the the property.
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Overview of Private 20 acres near Lake Michigan, private pond.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Popular LocationVan Buren State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Haven Center for the Arts11 min drive
  • Popular LocationKal Haven Trail13 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Primary

1 King Bed

Sitting Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Powder Room

Toilet

Primary

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private 20 acres near Lake Michigan, private pond.

Whether it’s you and your family, or you and your friends, we have a place that was designed to relax and recharge. Built in 2007, this craftsman bungalow has all the modern amenities, but with a homey nod to the past.

A long, winding driveway leads you through the woods to the house, which overlooks a pond for fishing, a grassy field for lawn games, and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows under the stars. Inside, an open floor plan lets you all be together while comfy bedrooms and an additional sitting room allow for downtime. In cooler months, hunker down by the wood-burning fireplace. Step outside to enjoy covered porches, a screened-in dining porch, grilling terrace, pergola, another fire pit, outdoor shower and walking trails.

Whether you bike, hike, swim, kayak, shop, antique, dine, gamble, golf, or just relax in the hammock, there’s always something to do in South Haven, MI. As a matter of fact, in April 2022, Cosmopolitan Magazine voted South Haven one of its top 30 American small towns, perfect for your next getaway. The only other Midwest town making this list is in the northern boundary waters of Minnesota. Like other guests who’ve found us, we’re sure you’ll want to return again and again.

The House: The main floor of the house is an open floor plan with the gourmet kitchen, dining room with large farmhouse table, and a living with a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite and walnut countertops, large pantry, and a screened outdoor dining porch. Other outdoor porches have rockers, upholstered furniture, and ceiling fans. The main floor master suite includes a full bath with large shower, washer/dryer, queen size bed and french doors leading outside. The second floor has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed and the other with two twin beds. Also upstairs is a sitting room with a pull-out sofa and doors that lead out to a balcony. The second floor has a full bathroom with tub/shower.The house has all of the comforts of home, central air, wood burning fireplace, large-screen/satellite TV, Blu-ray player, DVD/CD player, and audio system with speakers throughout the inside and outside of the house. The house is secured with an alarm system.

The Land: This charming cottage, nestled in the woods of Michigan, is named for the various species of holly bushes grown on site. As you enter the private 20 acres, you are greeted by a park-like area, with flower beds and tree specimens. This area also features a fruit orchard, containing apples, peaches, and pears. The gravel driveway leads you through this open area into the woods, winding down a tree lined drive to the house, set back in the woods near the creek and stone's throw from the large fishing pond. Walking trails radiate out from the house and circle the property. Tucked away in the woods is a third fire pit, which is in the center of an area of campsites carved from the woods.

Property manager

James Hahn
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guest responsible for securing property for kids

Events

No events allowed
Occupancy limits are strictly enforced

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Each pet is $20 per night, and crated when alone

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed away from house, no littering.
Guest must sign and return our rental agreement within 24 hours of placing reservation. Sample contract is attached. A detailed copy will be emailed.
No parties, weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, gathers exceeding the number of guests on the rental agreement.
All other rules outlined in rental agreement are enforced.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Silver Beach and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Van Buren State Park - 10 min drive
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 11 min drive
  • Kal Haven Trail - 13 min drive
  • South Beach - 13 min drive
  • South Haven Lighthouse - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 15 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Culver's - 11 min drive
  • Clementines - 12 min drive
  • Burger King - 11 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little hidden gem
We had a great time. Loved the trails, fire pit near pond, views from the outside decks. Great getaway from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property
We all loved the home and enjoyed the beautifully maintained wooded property. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
Wonderful time with family and grandkids! So much to do on the property- trail walking, fishing, camp fires and front porch rocking chairs- beautiful landscaping and the house exceeded expectations! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gorgeous, peaceful, secluded, retreat
This property is such a lovely place that our 3 teenagers didn't desire to go anywhere else (except the Barbie movie). Many acres of exquisite landscaping combined with natural woods, interior of property is beautifully designed and decorated, owners are wonderful. Our little dogs ran around unleashed for the first time because we were so secluded. Very close to several cute towns, I'm sure the restaurants are good but we chose to enjoy the home. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars
We had a wonderful stay at this private property! We enjoyed exploring the trails, fishing in the pond, and the fire pit. The inside of the home was beautiful as well with custom details throughout. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by James Hahn

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James is a full-time host of 3 vacation rental properties in the South Haven, Michigan since 2011. James and his husband Kyle also own/manage 2 get-away rental properties in Palm Springs California. Kyle is the designer and creator while James is the implementor, carpenter, builder, and head lawn mower. One is the "yin" to the other's "yang".

James is a retired classical violinist while Kyle enjoys a rewarding freelance career as a graphic designer. Kyle has also studied landscape design at the famed Chicago Botanic Gardens. You can see his magnificent landscape work at any one of their gorgeous rental properties.

Over the years, their properties have attracted many guests, which they like to refer as friends. They have accrued many glowing reviews for their work, all achieving the highest rating of 5 stars.

Los dos estamos aprendiendo a hablar español. Si quieres conversar en español, seguro que te pueden ayudar.

Why they chose this property

James and Kyle decided to build their dream home after living on the land in a tent for the first summer. After climbing many trees on the property, they were able to survey the land and decide on the perfect location for the house and pond and they began build later that year. Doing most of the building themselves, this labor of love took them the better part of 4 years to complete, but the result is exactly what they wanted. Owning and managing several properties in the area, their model is to purchase property with no less than 10 acres of land, outside of the downtown area, giving their guests the opportunity to recharge and relax in a quiet setting that close to all that southwest Michigan has to offer. The HollyWoods is within minutes of several public access Lake Michigan beaches, South Haven's wonderful farmer's market, restaurants, grocery shopping, and antiquing.

What makes this property unique

Why the HollyWoods? It is perfectly located for our guest to enjoy all the attractions that southwest Michigan has to offer, and yet still be far away from the crowds that take over the lovely beach community during the summer. You can enjoy the peace and quiet that 20 wooded acres gets you, the calming walks on the trails through the woods, fishing in the pond for bass and perch, and listening to the frogs, owls and crickets at night.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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