Happy Ours Cottage, 4 minute walk to sandy beach!

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Front of Cottage. You can park up to 5 cars in the driveway plus street parking

Sunroom with Life Jackets and Beach Toys

Sunroom with Changing Table, Stroller and Beach Chairs

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

South Haven, MI

North Beach9 min walk
South Haven Center for the Arts19 min walk
Kal Haven Trail4 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2 - Yellow Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Pink Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Extensive renovations and restorations over the last 20 years at 222 Brockway Avenue capture the feel of relaxation and fun for your stay in South Haven! Our long driveway will accommodate four or five vehicles. Street parking is also available for two vehicles, April-November 1.

Our 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, air conditioning, and washer/dryer cottage is located 600 ft. from Lake Michigan drive (North Shore Drive) and a 15-minute walk to the 50+ Historic Downtown South Haven shops. The cottage is just under a mile from the drawbridge in downtown South Haven. There are six public beaches on the North Side of South Haven. Our closest public beach is located at Oak Street and North Shore Drive. This is a five-minute walk from our house. You can see this when mapping our address.

We have a quiet neighborhood, which should make your stay a pleasant one. Please look at the photos of our renovated cottage! Walk north for an hour on the beach or browse the town with its unique shops and restaurants.

The cottage is located on the exclusive north side of town, less than a mile from Downtown South Haven.

First floor bedrooms:
white bedroom = twin trundle and queen bed, TV/DVD/ROKU
yellow bedroom = queen bed
pink bedroom = bunk bed with twin on top and full-on bottom
New Master Bath in 2015! Barrier-free shower, jet tub, and ADA toilet.

Lower level bedroom:
green bedroom = full futon and queen bed, TV/DVD/ROKU
Bathroom renovation in 2017! Bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet.

The cottage has a 70' flat screen television in the living room, cable and wireless wifi, air conditioning, an electronic fireplace, washer and dryer, dishwasher, and double oven. The kitchen is fully stocked with small appliances, pots and pans, dishes, and everything you need to make a wonderful meal. The only thing you need to add is your own food.

We provide garbage bags, kitchen towels, paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, bathroom towels, sheets, and other bedding. Queen and full beds have four pillows. Twin beds have two pillows.

We also have lots of beach toys and child life jackets for your use.

The kitchen seats 13 people. We also have a patio area in the backyard, a gas grill, and a small fire pit.

Property manager

Katherine Suender

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The home has a lockable door to the downstairs.

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets due to allergies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only outside on the deck.

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

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, 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. Lake Michigan and Oval Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 9 min walk
South Haven Center for the Arts - 19 min walk
Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive
South Haven Lighthouse - 4 min drive
South Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

Bangor Station - 20 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Ours Cottage, 4 minute walk to sandy beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Ours Cottage, 4 minute walk to sandy beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Ours Cottage, 4 minute walk to sandy beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happy Ours Cottage, 4 minute walk to sandy beach! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

23 Oct 2023

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

Perfect stay for Mother-in-law’s 60th

My family and I stayed at the cottage along with a few other family members to celebrate my mother in law’s 60th birthday. The cottage was perfect for what we needed. The cottage is not far from all of the things that South Haven has to offer!! Thank you for a great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

12 Oct 2023

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

Cozy spot near the beach

Had an overall positive experience, even if the weather didn’t cooperate with us! Was a little bit of construction on the road but not a huge deal. Home was as advertised with plenty of space for all. Host was extremely communicative and thorough. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylore J.

18 Sept 2023

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

Pleasant Stay in the cottage

Just a cute little place. Was clean and had everything we needed. It was a ladies weekend up there and we fully enjoyed this stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

28 Aug 2023

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

Convenient, well equipped.

Super well-equipped with just about anything you could imagine needing for kitchen and for young children. A short, pleasant walk to the beach. Katherine checked in to make sure that our stay was going well.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

24 July 2023

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

Many advantages, a few drawbacks

If you read the various reviews, you eill get a good picture of this rental. So I won't repeat them. The number of beds for the price and location are great. And plenty of seating in dining and living rooms was plenty for all. (I have found this is not the case in all rentals.) The owner was very responsive to requests and questions we had. The information given for our preparation was super helpful. We guessed the cottage is about 100 years old but all the important things, kitchen, bathrooms and electrical are totally modern. You notice the old in the tiny closets, odd vents and creaky floors. The floors created a bit of consternation for us as it was impossible to move around quietly in the kitchen in order not to disturb the family with baby downstairs. And, the kitchen island lights reflect brightly through the opening at top of stairs. I only add these things for those to whom it would make a difference. The array of beach gear, kitchen items and games makes it a great choice if you will be flying and limited in what you bring. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katherine Suender

I have rented our cottage for over 18 years. As a retired teacher and a Ph.D. student, I am available 24/7 to assist with any needs you may have. I am always happy to help with restaurant suggestions, activities, etc. Of course, our favorite time is enjoying the cottage with our friends and family from Illinois.

With four bedrooms, three on the main level and one downstairs, a brand new Master Bathroom (2015) on the main level, and a shower bathroom on the lower level, our cottage is the perfect location to get together with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is comfortable and relaxing with the perfect combination of modern conveniences. It features high-speed wireless Internet, Cable, Roku, and central air. Our kitchen has a double oven, flat top stove, large microwave, dishwasher, large toaster oven, toaster, coffee pot, hand mixer, blender, griddle, waffle maker, spices, and plenty of pots, pans, tableware, and silverware. Most of the rooms have high ceilings, which creates a feeling of openness. The living room has a 60" smart, flat-screen television, blue-ray player, lots of DVDs, 2 sofas, love seat, and a Lazy Boy recliner. The kitchen has seating for 13. We also have many games and children's books, just in case there is a chance for some quiet moments inside.
For kids, there is an outdoor shower, life jackets, beach toys, beach wagon, stroller, high chair, changing table, pack and play, booster chair, child's potty, and potty circle.
Outside we have six chairs around a circular table, some folding chairs, two lounge chairs, an Adirondack chair, an outdoor shower, and a beach wagon.

What makes this property unique

I take great pride in offering our home as your vacation getaway. When choosing Happy Ours Cottage you always deal directly with the owner, and there are never hidden fees. Once you compare our home to other cottages and read our reviews, you'll see why Happy Ours Cottage is the best place to stay on the Northside of South Haven! Please look at the photos of our comfortably renovated cottage! The master bathroom was renovated in 2015 to include a barrier-free shower and a jet tub.