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ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!

ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!

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Exterior
River and Lake View from 3rd level deck back of house
River view from ground level deck back of house
Eastern view of river from front porch
Gourmet kitchen with bar seating for 6

Overview of ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

South Haven, MI
  • Popular LocationSouth Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationKal Haven Trail3 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Beach3 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

3rd level loft

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Front living room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!

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!

Large groups or families looking to share houses near each other we have partnered with our backyard neighbors for extra room if needed! You can find their listing at www.simplysouthhaven.com and look for the Huron Street house.

Property manager

Jill - Owner

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

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
3 levels of stairs, which are open to basement

Events

Events allowed
Small for guests staying in house only - max 16

Pets

No pets allowed
We do not allow pets as many guests have allergies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside on multiple decks
Roll trash out to EDGE & FACING the street, if checking out on Saturday/Sunday & ROLL BACK up if it is late monday and trash has been collected!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small for guests staying in house only - max 16
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include South Haven Lighthouse and Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Warner Vineyards - 6 min walk
  • South Beach - 10 min walk
  • South Haven Lighthouse - 15 min walk
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive
  • North Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Culver's - 3 min drive
  • Clementines - 4 min walk
  • Burger King - 17 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Warner Vineyards and Lake Michigan. South Beach and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location w/in walking distance to downtown and beach
The house was a good size for our group, the bedrooms, living areas, and loft were spacious. The backyard was great for hanging out and grilling and playing yard games. My only qualms were that when we arrived with 16 of us, there were a total of 2 almost-gone rolls of toilet paper in the house. It wasn't a huge deal, we had someone run out to the store right away, but weren't notified that that was going to be something we needed to bring ourselves. It created an interesting problem for a few minutes while someone ran out to get it. The other thing was that the garbage disposal in the kitchen sink was infested with fruit flies that were swarming the first floor all weekend. It was like that when we arrived. All in all, the house was good, just be aware of the two things I mentioned above and make sure to bring toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rena H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Too bad that the house is dirty
Location great. House WOULD be great if it was clean. We did appreciate you bringing your cleaning team back however it was the next day and a inconvenience for everyone. Tons of spiders and it had a awful musty smell when you walked in. So like I said great location the house just needs to be deeply cleaned from top to bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ricki A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect size for a large family of varied ages. Close to everything. Needs a little TLC, but can't beat the positives!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home and Amazing Location
We loved our stay in this home, amazing location and views of the harbor. We're already planning our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bookclub 25 year celebration
The location is perfect and the main floor open space was ideal for gathering, talking, eating together. It is light and airy and close to everything in town and the beach. The view from the 3rd floor balcony is gorgeous. It could use an upgrade in some of the kitchen ware(baking sheets, frying pans) but suited our group's needs very well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jill - Owner

Host profile image
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.

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

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!!
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