The Roost of South Haven is a charming beach town retreat, located just 8 minutes' walk from the beach and 4 minutes from downtown and marina. This spacious home offers multiple dining areas, Smart TVs with popular streaming apps, a washer & dryer, and plenty of kitchen essentials. Enjoy outdoor dining for up to 6 guests or relax by the wood-burning fire pit in the front yard.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14258 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House
This quaint, cozy, cheerful remodeled historic spacious home is located at the heart of South Haven, just 8 mins walk to the beach, 4 mins walk to downtown and marina. It is perfect for family and friend gathering or some relaxing downtime in the charming beach town year-round.
The space Bedrooms: all bedrooms are upstairs with blackout curtains ● Master bedroom: 2nd floor – 1 King bed ● Blue bedroom: 2nd floor – 1 Queen bed, 1 Twin bed ● Yellow bedroom: 2nd floor – 1 Queen bed, 1 Day bed ● Loft/Bedroom: 3rd floor – 8 Twin beds (kids’ favorite; no blackout curtains)
Bathrooms: ● Bathroom 1: Main floor – tub with shower ● Bathroom 2: 2nd floor – tub with shower ● Bathroom 3: 2nd floor in Master bedroom – tub with shower
Inside ✔ Formal Dining Table : seat 6 ✔ Dining Table: seat 6 ✔ Smart TVs with Disney+, ESPN+ and apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu) to sign in with your own accounts. ✔ Hair Dryer ✔ Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Toaster Oven, Kettle, Coffee Maker, Blender, and Water Filter Pitcher ✔ Plates, glasses, wine glasses, coffee cups, pots/pans, etc... ✔ Washer & Dryer ✔ Handheld Garment Steamer, Iron & Iron Mat ✔ Provide: Bath and Beach Towels, Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner, Paper Towel, Dish Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Supplies, Coffee, Decaf and Tea
☞ Kid Friendly (but not child proof): we've booster Seat, Strollers, Pack ’n Play and Bed Rail available for our young guests
Outside - side and front yard (no backyard) ✔ Outdoor Dining 1: seat 4 ✔ Outdoor Dining 2: seat 6 ✔ Front Porch Seating: seat 2 ✔ Gas Grill ✔ Wood-burning fire pit ✔ Driveway Parking for 2 Big Cars or 4 Small Cars, and additional street parking spaces (on Erie St. only)
Guest access ➥ Entire House with exception for basement and owner's closets
➥ Stair to the loft/3rd floor has wide spacing. Small children must be carefully watched at all times to avoid injury
➥ House is not child proof
➥ The thermostat downstairs control heating/AC for the main floor and 2nd floor. The 3rd floor loft/bedroom has its own mini split AC air conditioner
➥ We require a copy of a valid government issued ID to verify the identity of the renter and the complete list of guests’ names before entry.
➥ Our property has devices for the safety and security of guests and the home. Any attempt to turn off, damage, disrupt or remove these devices will lead to fines and/or eviction without a refund. Ring doorbells and camera are monitoring the outside of the property only.
Thank you for considering The Roost of South Haven for your vacation!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,782 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in South Haven, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our South Haven travel guide
Is ❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House located?
This family-friendly South Haven vacation home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Southside Municipal Marina, South Haven Center for the Arts, and South Beach. Lake Michigan is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
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❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House Reviews
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This house has tons of space and beds for a large group. Steps from downtown and around a 10 minute walk (with slow kids) to the beach or Kids Corner. Great location on the south beach side of South Haven. Loved the house, would definitely stay here again!
This house suited our needs perfectly and was in a great location. The house was well stocked with a beach wagon and chairs, towels, paper goods, everything! Beds were comfy and A/C worked well. Older house with character and very comfy living spaces. Loved the short walk to beach and town. Thank you for sharing your home with is!
Our family consisted of six adults and three children which included a 3, 4, and 5 year old. The house is very charming (aside from lots of upstair steps) and was full of everything you could think of! Such amenities included towels, chairs, wagon, toys for the lake; cups, saucers, wine glasses, pots, pans, plates, some food in cabinets, wonderful game room and games in the drawers. Comforts such as bedding, towels (folded like a heart in master bedroom) soap, conditioner, hair ties, etc. washer, dryer, a charming little outdoor area with party lights made this house very much like home. We appreciated all of these amenities - a trip to Michigan we will never forget. THANK YOU!
Darlene M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joe S.
Sep 3, 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The Good and the Bad
The good - Very accessible to the beach and downtown. Walkable to everything we needed. Owner responded immediately with new, working code when access was delayed due to incorrect initial entry code.
The bad - not updated, felt like an old college rental. Numerous bugs, and dust everywhere in house. Floors sloped, visible damage and building / structural issues throughout. Toilets would not fill back up with water after flushing, and bathroom garbage cans were needed to be used to transport water from sink to fill back of toilet to flush. Towel rack falling off wall, sinks backing up after brushing teeth. Dirty utensils and cookware found throughout drawers.
The beds were comfy, the house was clean, and it had all supplies we needed. Location was also fabulous, so close to downtown and the walk to the beach was manageable. Wonderful home and would definitely stay again
Wonderful place to stay. Stocked with lots of snacks, kitchen supplies, and toiletries. Comfortable and spacious. We had 6 adults and 5 children 6 and under staying and felt very comfortable.
House was clean and very well stocked. Quiet neighborhood convenient to both downtown and the beach. Some of the house was fresh but most has not been painted in many, many years and is quite dingy. The small outdoor area with grill and picnic table was weedy and untidy and the three rubbish bins were overflowing.
We had a 4 day vacation on the 4th of July holiday week, with 7 adults and kids from 2 to 16 years old. The house was beautiful, clean, spacious, well-stocked and a few blocks from the beach. We were able to see great fireworks on the beach and watch the parade the next day in our front yard. The house is just as it is shown in the pictures and everyone had a great time. There was plenty to do for all. This is a perfect place for a family vacation!
The house looks like the photos. It was cleaned and stocked with cleaners, paper towels, laundry, dishwashing tabs et al. We brought our own but were pleasantly surprised.
The house is a straight shot downtown (2 or 3 blocks) as well as to the beach (6 blocks or so). We would definitely stay here again and we have stayed in multiple homes in South Haven. The location is very convenient, my kids said the same!
We had our 4 adult children, 3 of whom are married, and our 5 young grandchildren. The house was comfortable. It is well situated, with an easy walk to downtown, South beach, and kids corner. We had a great week and we hope to return in the future. Our host was very responsive with questions we had and very helpful. We had a great experience.
This property was perfect for us. It was clean, spacious, and in a great location. Linda made everything simple with great communication and we had no issues. I recommend this property for anyone with a larger group looking for a West Michigan getaway
My friends and I (10 MSU alum) gathered here at this spacious home for a wonderful weekend reunion. The location is perfect; just a few blocks from town and the beach/lighthouse, as well as just a few minutes drive from the grocery store. The home was very large and had more than enough space for our 10 adults. The home was very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen and bathrooms were fully equipped. I have stayed in many home rentals before, and this stay had the convenience of a wonderful home rental and the luxury of a hotel; a perfect combo! Linda, the owner, was communicative, helpful and kind. I would highly recommend this property and would love to stay here again!