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Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan

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Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12302.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2nd Floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2nd Floor Master

1 King Bed

Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor

Toilet

2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan

Welcome to Happiness Comes in Waves, a newly built luxury coastal retreat on South Haven's sought-after Southside. Just two blocks from Lake Michigan's sandy shores and a short stroll to Kid's Corner Park and downtown South Haven, this home blends elevated design with effortless comfort — perfect for families and groups seeking the quintessential lake escape.

With the Van Buren State Trail just steps from the home, guests can easily enjoy morning walks, scenic bike rides, and peaceful nature escapes throughout their stay. To make exploring effortless, the homeowners provide a small assortment of bikes—perfect for cruising into town, riding to the beach, or discovering South Haven's most beautiful pathways.

Sun-Filled Gathering Spaces
Enter the front door and find yourself in an elegant and thoughtfully designed living room. Outfitted in soothing complementary colors and decor, this space will make you feel immediately relaxed. Find the seat that suits you best between the sectional sofa and two side chairs and lay your claim to it. There's plenty of room for everyone here and whether you'd like to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea or stream your newest favorite on the HDTV above the fireplace, this living room offers the perfect vantage point.

A Chef's Kitchen that Inspires Connection
At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen features gleaming quartz countertops, black stainless steel appliances, and a central island that invites conversation while cooking. Enjoy relaxed breakfasts before the beach, cocktails before dinner, or lively family meals gathered around the spacious dining table for eight.

Elevated Bedrooms & Serene Spaces
Upstairs, the primary king suite offers a peaceful retreat with a spa-style ensuite bath, including double sinks, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. The additional bedrooms are thoughtfully designed for both style and flexibility: a Queen Guest Room in the lower level offering privacy and comfort, a Queen Guest Room on the second level with premium linens and coastal charm, and two Guest Rooms, each featuring a twin-plus-full bed combination for children, teens, or friends.

Lower-Level Lounge for Family Fun
The fully finished lower level serves as a second gathering space — complete with a large sectional, air-hockey and ping pong combination table, and Smart TV — making it the ultimate hangout for family game nights or cozy evenings in.

Outdoor Living Under the Stars
Step outside to your private backyard oasis, designed for effortless entertaining. A spacious patio features a dining table for twelve, a gas grill, and an inviting fire-pit area surrounded by Adirondack chairs — perfect for evening s'mores, stargazing, and shared laughter long after sunset.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

South Haven

South Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven, is home to this holiday home. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Southside Municipal Marina and Warner Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park.
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What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Entertainment - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan on 17 May 2026 start from AU$789, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Coastal Retreat Steps from Lake Michigan located?

Located in South Side, this family-friendly South Haven holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Lighthouse and Southside Municipal Marina are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful, the house was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome. It was close to the Kids Corner park, beach and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in this home. It was decorated so cutely and had all the amenities - well, maybe bring a few more towels. Plenty of space to hang out and a quick 10 minute walk to the beach. We'd stay again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a long weekend stay with family. There was 12 of us (adults & kids). The house had plenty of room for everyone. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We loved being able to walk to the beach and downtown shops. Jaqua Realtors were very helpful and responded quickly when we had questions. We would love to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

2nd Time Around

This was our second year here and it was just as good as the first. The location and accommodations are perfect. The house provides everything you may need for the week and has lots of room to spread our.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, new home. Great location. Excellent communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house, wonderful beds, close to the beach. Had some minor issues: Dirty floors, kitchen lights don’t work, other minor issues the homeowner contacted us directly to try and resolve. Very nice people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Great House

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Great location

Love the short 2 1/2 block walk to the beach through the cute neighborhood. The place was adorable & well set up for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Great Place

House was large, modern, well equipped, high end - we had a good time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

South haven

Great house - super comfortable and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana R.

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

Family beach trip

Great location House was nice and easily accommodated a large group with small children
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Wonderful place to stay - Great house

Everybody lived the house. Clean, close to the beach, great amenities. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Very nice clean property

Enjoyed taking the bikes out for a spin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

great stay

Everything was clean. Easy walk to the beach and downtown. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Great vacation location

Beautiful home very close to Lake Michigan. House contains all necessary amenities. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Would Rent Again

From the moment we arrived at the house we knew we were going to have a great week there. It was clean, spacious for our large family, and the kitchen was the best supplied one I’ve ever experienced. The location was close enough to the beach and town that our teens actually wanted to walk places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deb P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Layout of house is good, but it was not as clean as it should have been. We had to wipe down all counter spaces upon arrival. Dust bunnies around furniture, baseboards and stairs dirty. The property needs a deep clean!The entry code provided by Jacqua Realty did not work. Made contact with them but after not hearing back for 30 minutes drove to their office. Interaction with “management” there was very unprofessional and frustrating. Will never rent a Jacqua Realty property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Long Weekend in South Haven

We really enjoyed our stay here. There was plenty of room for a multiple family weekend stay. We enjoyed dinner outside with plenty of room for us all. It was nice to end the evening with a fire outside. A nice quick and easy walk to the beach. There was also so many child friendly things at the house for the kids that ranged from infants to 7 year old.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time and were extremely happy with the location and the beautiful home.. Maybe if under the description of the home you could add that you have bicycles for various ages, sand chairs and sand toys, wagons for travel to the beach, it could save families from bringing theirs. But, this was by far an excellent choice of vacation rentals and we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendyl V.

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

Great house!!

This house absolutely everything we could need and more for our stay with young children and a baby. Crib, high chairs, toys, bikes, sand toys, even a wagon! The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, and it was a great looking! We will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margot L.

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

Amazing family rental

We had such a great stay with our family and friends. There were 6 adults and 4 kids (4 months - 4 years-old) and there was plenty of space. It was also so nice to be walking distance to the playground, the beach and town. The house was very well stocked with beach toys, water blow-ups, wagons, bikes, scooters - literally everything you could need (except beach towels - so bring your own beach towels!) The house also has step stools for kids, a high chair, booster seat, some books and toys, a crib and even baby monitors. Everything was very clean and kitchen was well-equipped. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Awesome location and beautiful house

This house was the perfect for our extended family with little kids. Kids corner was a short easy walk, south beach and downtown were also very close (we drove because of little kids) and it was an easy walk for the adults. The house itself was beautiful and a perfect space for so many people. The kids loved the basement and the open living room and kitchen space were great for hanging out together. We also took advantage of the fire pit and backyard area with pretty lights. We were so happy with this house and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leshia S.

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

Simply lovely!

I spent most of my time in this rental raving about it. It was beautifully decorated and the hosts provided us with so many little extras that made our stay so much more enjoyable. The little ones enjoyed the toys in the basement and the adults were appreciative of the provided seasonings and storage bags we forgot to bring from home. This home is a very short walk to the beach and located in a lovely walkable area. During our stay, we had a minor issue and the management company was prompt and kind about fixing it. (And don’t worry! It was one of those new house things and is fixed long term now!) Thanks to the owners for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is new and very well maintained. The bedrooms are very generous size-wise, especially the master bedroom. In fact, it's so big it almost makes you wonder why they didn't make it smaller and try to fit another full bathroom upstairs instead. The home also is very well-equipped for guests – one of the best we've ever seen in terms of kitchen/cooking items and toys and other accessories for children. The exterior photo of the home is very misleading, however; since the photo was taken, a house was built next door. So what appears to be a nice-sized side yard for kids to play on doesn't exist, which was disappointing. The only "green space" in the yard is directly in front of the front porch, as the backyard is completely taken up by woods and a large deck. So don't plan on playing yard games with your kids. But overall, there was plenty of space inside for our party of four adults, an infant and two young children, with a large living room that's adjacent to a medium-size kitchen. The home also is only three blocks from South Haven's beautiful South Beach and an easy 10- or 15-minute walk to the downtown shopping district, full of restaurants and shops. The bottom line: This is a really nice place to stay, even if there's virtually no yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Beachwalk Properties

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This home is managed by a full service real estate company with staff available to assist you 7 days week from our office located in downtown South Haven. We enjoy introducing people to our beautiful shoreline and strive to provide each guest with a seamless Lake Michigan Experience. We understand the challenges of choosing a vacation home from a distance and look forward to helping you navigate through your options to find the best fit!

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