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Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!

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A covered patio with outdoor seating, a brick pathway, and a small garden area.
A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with appliances, and a window providing natural light.
A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a beige sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a dark wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
At the lakefront, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 10 guests. It features 2 bathrooms and offers access to water sports. The stay is pet-friendly, allowing furry companions to join. Enjoy nearby attractions such as South Beach and North Beach for additional activities.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Warner Vineyards
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main level

1 Queen Bed

Upper level

1 Queen Bed

Upper level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk 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 queen over queen bunk bed

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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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

You need to know

Property # 2111543vb
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 South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Kids Place Park and Breedsville Park are also worth visiting.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fire Water Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

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 27 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! on 31 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,208, 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. Southside Municipal Marina and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

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Hosted by Jaqua Realtors - South Haven

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