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Escape to South Haven…

Lakefront vacation home in South Haven with kitchen

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Experience the perfect retreat at this charming South Haven home, where sun-kissed days blend seamlessly with relaxing evenings. With its screened-in porch, spacious kitchen and dining area, playroom with a pool table, and gas heat plus central air for year-round comfort.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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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.

Escape to South Haven…

Cute home, well maintained, easy walk to Oak Street beach. This area is known for their fantastic sunsets. Just bring yourselves, your bikes and some beach towels, all else is included. Great area for biking, walking, running or just hanging out at the beach. . Home easily accommodates 6 people. There is one first floor bedroom and bath, upstairs has two dormer bedrooms and a full bath. Playroom with pool table in the basement. Sunny great room with lots of seating and smart TV. Spacious kitchen and dining area includes most everything you will need. There is a screened-in porch off the kitchen, perfect for dining or just hanging out and enjoying nature, also a front deck for relaxing. The home has gas heat and central air. You will find lots of fun places to dine, great shops in the downtown area and lots to explore. A week in South Haven is what we like to call "The Great Escape”!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Escape To Haven's Shore Haven
Escape to South Haven's North Shore South Haven
Escape to South Haven's North Shore Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, South Haven

What's nearby

  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to South Haven… 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 Escape to South Haven…?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to South Haven…?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to South Haven… located?

Located in North Side, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Escape to South Haven… Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabrena G.

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

Host was wonderful. Loved the 3 seasons room and proximity to beaches.

A welcoming home to relax in. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loretta’s house was Outstanding!Will definitely watch for this one again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Perfect stay

Could not be any better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Blueberry Blue Bungalow

A true gem of a beach themed bungalow only steps from South Haven's beautiful white sand beaches! Everything you could desire for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Good stay

Nice and clean, good firm beds, very convenient. Owner answered promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sue S.

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

Great Summer Getaway

Comfortable house with plenty of room for our party of 6. Teens enjoyed the pool table! Quiet neighborhood with a short drive to North Beach and downtown. Weather was perfect all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

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

Summer vacation

Loretta’s house was a wonderful stay for a family vacation. The house was perfectly located with an easy walk to the beaches and short trip downtown. Everything you could need for the beach, chairs, cart and beach toys, was provided as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy B.

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

Great location, Great House

The house was ideally located just a short walk to a beautiful beach and a bit further to the delightful downtown area. Much to do and see in South Haven. It was clean and well kept. The owner checked in with us to ensure that everything going well. I highly recommend this house and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Haven is beautiful

My husband and I rented this property with our four children for a nice end of the summer getaway. We enjoyed the location of the property and the neighborhood was very well kept. The house itself was nice, just needs some minor upgrades. Over all we had a nice stay, the shed had some beach items that came in very handy, plenty of sleeping areas and close to the beach. My family and I very much enjoyed South Haven and will visit the area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Highly Recommend

We loved this house! It was cute, clean, and perfect for our family. It’s the perfect place to stay for a vacation getaway to South Haven. It’s in a great location, close to the beaches and to downtown. We were easily able to bike to the larger beaches and downtown. We also walked to some of the smaller beaches which were only a few blocks away. The owner was also very kind and helpful in her communications with us to answer any questions we had. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W., Irvington, Indiana

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

Perfect July getaway

We have vacationed in South Haven annually for 20 years. We had the most pleasant, stress free week that we could remember. The weather was perfect, but I don’t think a rainy day would have changed that. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and the time we were at the house was spent on the lovely screened porch. There was also plenty of room in the house if anyone wanted to be alone or have some quiet time. Loretta was a gracious property owner/hostess and the staple pantry items that were included when we arrived was a nice touch and we were happy to leave some unused items behind. The only thing that could have made our time better is a longer stay. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren I.

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

Lovely little blue house in South Haven

We had a great stay here. The screened back porch was wonderful for hanging out with family. Plenty of rooms and beds for our group of six (adults and kids).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe G., Frisco, TX

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

Great vacation place

Great communication, loved the screened in porch, dish and clothes washers were taken advantage of, wonderful neighborhood location within walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Going to South Haven? STAY HERE!

Great location, easy walk to the beach. Convenient to stores, hiking/biking/running trails, restaurants, golf courses. House is roomy, we had 5 adults but could have comfortably had 8. Great screened in back porch, finished basement with nice pool table. Linens, towels, beach supplies provided. Owner communicates proactively and provides clear instructions on both the check in and check out processes. We couldn't have been more satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vera F.

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

Nice property with excellent location

Nice property with excellent location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Roberta K.

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

Great Location for Area Beaches

Charming 3-bedroom cape cod provided extended family a great location to the area beaches. Screened porch was an added plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie D.

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

Great house - nice location

We liked being close to the beach and downtown. The house was very nice in a walkable neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lillian J F.

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

Gem with screened in porch

This property was nice and spacious; there were six of us and had plenty of room to spread out. The screened in porch was my favorite area, but the weather was chilly, so not able to use it as much as I would have liked to. Close enough to walk to the beach and there are plenty of beach towels and chairs. The kitchen had all the essentials and lots of room to cook. Would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

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

Relaxation in South Haven

Rented with my wife and our 1 year old, as well as brother-in-law and his wife. Location was perfect and Loretta was lovely to work with. Loved the screened porch every night, will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Vacation

Had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janene R.

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

Celebrating 16 yo Birthday!

We are delighted to have this home for 5 nights! It was perfect, and very clean. We would love to rent it again next year! I will reach out to the manager and also thank her!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

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

A little slice of heaven

This was the perfect getaway for me, my husband, my sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Check-in was easy and Loretta answered any questions we had within an hour. The house met every expectation described in the listing and much more. It was clean and quaint and there were many times throughout our week stay where someone in our group commented that we had everything we needed. We shopped at the local farmers market for fresh fruit and veggies, we walked into town for dinner and ice cream, and we walked to the beach for a beautiful evening sunset. The house had plenty of space for the 4 of us and we found ourselves able to relax in the cozy living room, at the kitchen table or in our individual bedrooms. But our favorite place, by far, was the screened-in back porch where we spent most every day and every night drinking and laughing while we played board games. This was the perfect place we could call home for a week and we will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tracy M.

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

Cute, spacious house. Loved the screened in porch and backyard. Great location!

The house was much bigger than I expected! The shed was a nice bonus because we used it to store our bikes. The pool table was a big hit with the kids! We absolutely LOVED the screened in porch and backyard. When we were at the house, we spent most of our time out there. My only complaint I have about the house is the upstairs rooms got very warm during the day. They did get cooler at night, but they were still warm. It was comfortable enough for sleeping at night but we had the ceiling fan on and 2 floor fans blowing. The location was great. It was an easy walk to Oak Street beach to watch sunsets and take beach walks. North shore beach was an easy drive and is where we spent our beach time. We rode our bikes most places. Kal-Haven trailhead was a short bike ride from the house. The owners were very nice and accommodating. Loretta was very responsive! We had a great trip and look forward to visiting South Haven again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean T., Battle Creek, MI

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

Nice North Beach home

Well stocked with everything we needed. Plenty of sleeping area. Cute playroom on main floor that could be used for sleeping area also. Close to several beaches on North Beach. We walked or rode bikes to town. Nice, safe neighborhood. Great communication from owner. Forgot about the back screened in porch - we practically lived out there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Vera F.

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

Great location, comfortable house

This is a good, comfortable house in decent condition. Location is great, very flexible rent conditions. We are staying there 2d time and planning to come next summer . The only issue we had this year was a cleanness of the house as outside porch had a lot of dust, carpet had spots and fridge needed additional cleanning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019