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Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and jetted bath

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Living area
Dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 891.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main level

1 Queen Bed

Upper level

1 Queen Bed

Upper level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!

Firefly Cottage (formerly known as Castle Made of Sand)

Get a needed break this season at this beautiful, ideally located vacation rental just a short walk from South Beach and downtown restaurants and shops. A truly unique backyard experience awaits with perennial gardens, a covered porch, and a firepit to enjoy...

INSIDE THE VACATION RENTAL

The main floor of this charming two-story home offers a fully equipped and updated kitchen, dining room with a large dining table, and a cozy living area with wifi, Roku TV and Blu-ray player as well a selection of books, games, DVDs and puzzles for your family's entertainment. Kitchen amenities include a Bosch dishwasher, ample supplies & accessories, and a new gas range. The main floor also features a bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom with a jetted tub, and full laundry. Upstairs you'll find two well-sized bedrooms and a bright and cheery second full bathroom. The comfortable queen bedroom boasts a new memory foam mattress while the room next door features two full beds and a play nook.

SLEEPING

Bedroom 1: Main level queen
Bedroom 2: Upper level queen
​​​​​​​Bedroom 3: Upper level queen and a full

OUTDOOR SPACE
Enjoy a cup of coffee or one of your favorite drinks on the Adirondack chairs on the front porch. The back yard is a private oasis offering outdoor dining with a gas BBQ on a paver patio alongside a comfortable hammock and covered porch which provide a relaxing destination after a day at the beach. Finish the day with s'mores and campfire stories in front of the firepit. All of this is surrounded by lush perennial gardens making this set truly one of a kind.

LOCATION This vacation rental is a short walk to South Beach, Kid's Corner, and downtown. You can't beat the ability to stroll to eateries and watering holes after a fun and relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy the shops and fun of downtown along with the beautiful marina and maritime history that only South Haven offers.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

South Haven

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in South Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

As of 9 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! on 10 Jan 2026 start from AU$696.17, 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 Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! located?

Located in South Side, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. Warner Vineyards and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rocco d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect. Short walk to the South beach and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Nice Cottage Close to the Beach!

Great communication with the host. Lovely fully stocked house for my family. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

Our family of 6 had plenty of space, house was clean, beds were comfortable and the home had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Great location too! Would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

B H.

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

Would recommend

The property is as described. It was clean and comfortable. As others have stated watch your head going up and down the stairs but didn’t give us any issues. They provided a nice starter kit with toilet paper, soaps, etc which was nice. Location was perfect for walking to the beach and downtown. Only recommendation would be to provide some beach chairs. Communication was great and appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan A., St. Louis, USA

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

Great location and house

We stayed here with our 4 children (ages 2-7), and it was great! It was in a great location walkable to the beach or downtown and just blocks from Kids Corner (which unfortunately was getting revamped during our stay). The house was clean and had everything that we would need. We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dan G.

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

Cozy and comfortable

The cottage was cute and cozy. The stairs are quite steep, so assign bedrooms accordingly. Appliances were clean. Floors could use cleaning. Internet was good. Location just a few blocks from the lake made for a good walk and great views every time we went out. Neighborhood was pretty, people were friendly. Check out was clearly defined and simple. We enjoyed our South Haven stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

Girls Christmas Break

We enjoyed our stay very much. I would suggest extra blankets to cozy up with on the couch during the colder months. The stairs are a hazardous for anyone taller than 5’7”. “Watch your head” would be more appropriate than “watch your step”.. Despite that, we would rent here again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good for families, walkable to downtown

Great location to kids corner and south beach. Inside was clean; but wish the back yard and patio were in better shape. Patio needs power washed along with furniture. Spiders and webs around all entrances. Just need to vacuum those guys up. Would we stay there again? Yes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

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

Great Location

Property was in a perfect location. 5 Blocks from downtown; 3 blocks to Van Buren Street Overlook/Beach on Lake Michigan. Beautiful sunsets and lots of dining/bars/shops in town. Nice links golf course within 10 minutes. Property management was responsive via text regarding request for maintenance. Furniture was dirty and Fridge needed cleaning from previous guests who left food behind. Going up/down the stairs you had to duck down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location but needs some love

Home worked well for 4 adults and 4 kids to enjoy when not at beach or in town. Backyard has good space but needed some tree and bush maintenance and firepit on images was broken and laying in pieces on ground unusable. Somewhat a hazard that should have been removed at the very least.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Family time

Friday morning while setting in the living room a young man showed up driving a dark colored car walked up sees my car looks in window sees a 12year old girl setting on the couch and without knocking proceeded to unlock the door and tried to enter. I stopped him but he kept saying he was there to check the plumbing. This is not acceptable. He had the codes and could enter at any time. I won't be staying again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

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

Family of 6!

The place was clean. 2 full baths was great for our 4 kids (11 and under). AC worked great! Bedroom downstairs gets a little chilly compared to the upstairs so plan accordingly. Stairs were a little steep going upstairs. Kitchen worked great. Plenty of pots and pans to cook with and a good amount of storage space for groceries. Wonderful little gift-package on the table greeted us when we got there. Upstair ceiling heights could be troublesome for over 6' tall. Our kids had no problem. The place worked great for us. Beaches are super close. We went over Labor Day Weekend. Make your restaurant reservations well in advance. Most of the restaurants downtown wouldn't do carryout because they were so slammed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

This rental home was very clean and in a great location! Very close to the beach and town. Easy access to everything! My only complaints would be that there was no storage or dressers/closets for clothing, shoes, etc and the landscaping needs attention… a bit overgrown. Overall, it was a good property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patty S., Chicago, IL

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

Great location!

We had a group of 7, plenty of room for our group to spread out. Nice kitchen, well stocked. Wish the owner had beach gear (wagon, chairs, umbrella). Had an issue with the floors being dirty but the management company responded very promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennica W.

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

Perfect Lakehouse Spot!

My husband and our son visited SoHa for the first time during the summer of 2021 and knew we needed a return trip. We brought my parents along this time and they loved the lake life. The location of this house was ideal, nice walks to both the beach, town, and amazing playground. The house itself was well equipped with all of the basics, which helped keep packing light. Spices, full kitchen with every utensil and cooking item needed, laundry pods, and plenty of clean white linens. I loved the subtle beach decor. We played scrabble one night from the game shelf and my mom read a book from the home library. There were even toys for my son in the garage, like sidewalk chalk, a wagon, and water guns. The backyard was getting a bit overgrown but we enjoyed the space regardless and had a fire one evening, too. The front porch chairs were a hot commodity and it was nice to relax there and watch other vacationers walk and ride by. Would recommend this home to any family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Fabulous Firefly Cottage

We loved our visit! It was a family reunion with our 90 year old Dad- cousins and Auntie. We grew up in the summertime with 2 cottages on Lake Michigan next to each other a bit further south. The backyard is cozy, sweet and perfect for barbecuing for a family gathering. The house is adorable/beds comfy and well appointed with all the details such as plenty of cooking utensils/plates/silverware/ glass ware/ spices etc. Super close to the beach and downtown. Extra props to Allison at Jaqua Realty who let us push our visit out one nite due to two canceled flights from Los Ángeles. We would love to stay here again next year and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Beach-tastic

We had a great time vacationing in Soho. The house was comfy, well equipped and the location was great! Close to the beach, the corner park, and not far from downtown. Enjoyed the outdoor space in the evening! Overall a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location

This was a great location. Good house for a single family or 2 small families. The house needed some basic updates that would greatly improve the property. But the location made up for any shortcomings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Susan

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

Just What We Wanted

This quaint house was perfect for us! Great location. Walked to everything once we arrived. Nice, quiet street. We will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Susan Anderson

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We will be back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

David Haskins

I would recommend Jaqua Realtors when renting.

I would recommend Jaqua Realtors when renting. They were very courteous and they responded to any questions we had in a timely manner.

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Great home with lots of SOHA charm

Awesome experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mireille W.

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

Post Covid family get together

We had a fabulous week enjoying the beautiful Michigan weather, the quaintness of South Haven, and just time with family after a long year. The house met all of our needs And was in the perfect location where we were able to walk to the beach and walk into town. The backyard was a lovely spot to gather with other family members renting a different house. It had all the amenities we needed. It also had many extra things that other places have not provided in the past. These were things such as paper towels, coffee and filters, spices, laundry detergent, and even hotel style soaps and lotions. We would highly recommend this house and will be back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Austin O.

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

As advertised

Clean, close to the beach property. A little dated, stairs were very steep and skinny, presenting a little bit of a hazard. The rest of the house was fine.

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