Sleeps | 16 |
Bedrooms | 5 |
Bathrooms | 3 |
Space | 3,600 sq ft |
Property type | house |
Minimum Stay | 1 - 7 nights |
Once part of the historical Grandview Hotel that overlooked the bluff in 1905, this recently renovated home is 3 levels with decks on each level, front & back - spectacular views up & down the river & to Lake Michigan! You'll enjoy amazing sunsets as well as watching the boats up and down the river. It has 3600 sq ft of beautifully decorated entertaining space with gourmet kitchen that seats 6 at the granite bar with full amenities, 10 person dining table, large family room with multiple seating areas, backyard deck entertaining area with gas grill, firepit, dining table, 4 bedrooms on the 2nd level that sleep 6, one lower level queen sleeper sofa (open in living room), lower level bedroom with queen bed and twin trundle, 3rd level family room loft (has 4 twin beds loft style) with outdoor covered deck with views of river & Lake Michigan!! Home is equipped with 3 LCD TVs, DVD players, dish TV, kids playroom/toys, pack & play, beach toys. Two minute walk to town & 3 blocks to the beach - the Perfect location to easily walk to beach or town & enjoy the view! Stairs to the river were just installed right by the house making it easy to get down to the riverfront and beach!
Few blocks to Kids Corner!: Kids tired of going to the beach and want something different to do?! We are just a short walk over to Kids Corner which is a huge wooden play center with towers, bridges and hidden tunnels! Also slides, swings, tire swings, etc., basketball hoop/court, baseball/softball diamond, picnic tables and lots of grassy area to play other games!!
Concerts and Festivals: We are steps away to the river area where a lot of the free concerts and festivals are held. New stairs were just installed right by the house! So, you don't have to pack up everything for the whole day - you can get home quickly any time you want to stop back in and take a break then right back to the festivities in minutes!!!
House made for entertaining: This is a place where we entertain and host our large family every year so we are set up with plenty of places for everyone to sit for eating and lounging around in the family room to watch TV. No more crowded seats with some people left out!!! Same goes for the outside back deck area. There are plenty of tables and chairs, plus a built in bench that lines the perimeter of the deck for extra seating.
Additionally, the third level family room/bedroom loft area is one large open space with 4 twin mattresses (two can be put together for a king bed) in the front of the space, and a large sectional and club chair with flat screen t.v. to the rear of the space and a 3rd level deck with plenty of comfy seating for viewing all of those spectacular sunsets or taking an afternoon nap!
I grew up in South Haven and lived there until I attended college at Michigan State. My immediate and extended family, as well as friends, still live there and I come and stay in my own home every summer! I currently live in Tampa, Florida.
Jill Panella - Owner purchased this house in 2005
This property was lovingly renovated by me after I purchased it in 2005. It was made for entertaining with upgraded amenities and a spacious feel for accomodating your family and friends. It is over 100 years old and was originally part of The Grand Hotel that overlooked the bluff.
Three levels of decks with views of the lake and river from both the front and back of the house!! Very open floor plan for entertaining, as well as extra large seating area in the family room for large parties. Additionally has a third floor family room with amazing views of lake and river and SUNSETS!!!! Outside back deck is huge with large dining table/chairs and a fire pit with surrounding chairs and a bench that surround the entire deck. Plenty of seating for your back yard party!!
My girlfriends and I had the best weekend in South Haven. The house is incredible - Clean, spacious, beautifully decorated, and in the perfect location. The view from the third floor balcony is priceless. Jill was so very easy to work with and great with communicating! Will definitely be back for another visit!!
The house was beautiful, close to downtown for shopping and dining. Plenty of room for sleeping and gorgeous views of the lake. If only we could have ordered nice weather it would have been perfect!
We loved your home!! It was beautiful and very spacious for our family. The location was close to downtown, which was perfect. We will definitely rent it again!
Had an amazing time will definitely be back soon. Thank u so much
We stayed here the week of July 4, 2017, and had an amazing time. The location was perfect for July 4 - super easy walk to the parade and perfect view of the fireworks (top deck). The town was an easy walk for my parents, as well (senior citizens). The beach is about a 10-15 minute walk, so we drove my parents, but brought the car back to the house and walked down ourselves. We were able to fit two cars in the driveway, which was critical during the holiday week, as street parking is not easy. Also, the house is fantastic. We loved the open lay-out of the first floor, which allowed all of us to gather in one place without feeling crowded. Also, we had family over for dinners, and they were able to fit with no problem at all. We also loved the back deck, where we spent a lot of our time (grilling, reading, eating, hanging by the fire-pit, etc). The top floor is amazing, which was a great spot for watching movies, playing card games (on the top deck), and viewing sunsets. The house was clean and updated. Overall, I love this house, and we were very happy with our stay.
Everything was comfortable and as depicted. It's a very walkable location.
A hop, skip and jump to beautiful Lake Michigan! Enjoy plenty of beach days swimming in the waves and magnificent sunsets as well as climbing or touring the sand dunes. South Haven has many free summer concerts and festivals, a quaint downtown shopping and restaurant area as well as nearby wineries and antique shopping.
Golf: Local golf facilities.
Cleaning Fee | AU$328.85 |
Damage Deposit | AU$657.7 |
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. There is also a $250.00 cleaning fee. NO PETS ALLOWED - Rental agreement must be signed and strictly adhered. PLEASE PRINT the rental agreement upon reservation. DOOR CODES WILL BE LISTED UNDER THE HOSPITALITY SECTION!!!