10/10 Excellent
sandy g.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sandy g.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Secluded River Retreat near South Haven’s Historic Downtown & Sandy Beaches
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14306.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
South Haven, MI
- Place, South Haven Center for the Arts5 min drive
- Place, Kal Haven Trail5 min drive
- Place, North Beach5 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Queen Bed
Family Room
1 King Bed
Family Room
1 Double Futon
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Secluded River Retreat near South Haven’s Historic Downtown & Sandy Beaches
Perched on a hill overlooking the Black River, this 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom home is the perfect location for your next family getaway. The many outdoor seating areas are perfect for planning the day’s activities over a morning cup of coffee. Choose between kayaking, fishing, bicycling the nearby Kal-Haven trial, strolling through the quaint downtown shops, hiking the state park dunes, disc golfing, and relaxing at one of the many beaches before winding down the day around a bonfire under the stars. The open floor plan of the home features an upper and lower level - each with its own kitchen and outdoor patio space. There is also a spacious dining room perfect for large family meals and the seven bedrooms sleep as many as 18. There is plenty of space outdoors for setting up a volleyball net or playing tag. Also available for use are 4 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a canoe, 6 bikes, and a variety of beach chairs and sand games.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 and a deadlock
About the area
South Haven
Located in South Haven, this holiday home is on a river. Warner Vineyards and Virtue Cider are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Michigan Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
South Haven, MI
What's nearby
- South Haven Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Kal Haven Trail - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- North Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Michigan Maritime Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- South Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 5 min drive
- Taco Bell - 6 min drive
- Biggby Coffee - 5 min drive
- Cafe Julia - 6 min drive
- Clementine's - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
RICHARD T.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Father/grandfather
RICHARD T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
John
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
John
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly J.
8 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location, close to so many things yet tucked away from the chaos!
Kimberly J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cindy H.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Cindy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mujeeb S.
23 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect
Mujeeb S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andre R.
19 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time in south haven
Andre R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Lesley Galante
Our family decided to move back to Michigan from the Chicago area last year partly to be closer to our family and partly because we have always loved the Lake Michigan shoreline with its quaint little beach towns and sandy dunes. It was a crazy year for trying to find a house but we felt so blessed when we where able to purchase this home on the Black River. One of the first things I fell in love with was the sense of peace and tranquillity that permeates the home. I love the wooded views from every window and the sound of birds chirping when I sit on the deck that overlooks the river. I also love the many bedrooms. I have 5 children and wanted to have a place that would accommodate large gatherings and that would offer a lot of fun things to do. It’s been a blast to bicycle, fish and kayak with my teenagers before heading to the beach or grabbing ice cream from Sherman’s. It truly is a special place for families to build long lasting memories.
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