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ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
River and Lake View from 3rd level deck back of house
River view from ground level deck back of house
Eastern view of river from front porch
Gourmet kitchen with bar seating for 6

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, North Beach
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
  • Place, South Beach

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

3rd level loft

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Front living room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!

Once part of the historical Grandview Hotel that overlooked the bluff in 1905, this recently renovated home is 3 levels with decks on each level, front & back - spectacular views up & down the river & to Lake Michigan! You'll enjoy amazing sunsets as well as watching the boats up and down the river. It has 3600 sq ft of beautifully decorated entertaining space with gourmet kitchen that seats 6 at the granite bar with full amenities, 10 person dining table, large family room with multiple seating areas, backyard deck entertaining area with gas grill, firepit, dining table, 4 bedrooms on the 2nd level that sleep 6, one lower level queen sleeper sofa (open in living room), lower level bedroom with queen bed and twin trundle, 3rd level family room loft (has 4 twin beds loft style) with outdoor covered deck with views of river & Lake Michigan!! Home is equipped with 3 LCD TVs, DVD players, dish TV, kids playroom/toys, pack & play, beach toys. Two minute walk to town & 3 blocks to the beach - the Perfect location to easily walk to beach or town & enjoy the view! Stairs to the river were just installed right by the house making it easy to get down to the riverfront and beach!

Few blocks to Kids Corner!: Kids tired of going to the beach and want something different to do?! We are just a short walk over to Kids Corner which is a huge wooden play center with towers, bridges and hidden tunnels! Also slides, swings, tire swings, etc., basketball hoop/court, baseball/softball diamond, picnic tables and lots of grassy area to play other games!!

Concerts and Festivals: We are steps away to the river area where a lot of the free concerts and festivals are held. New stairs were just installed right by the house! So, you don't have to pack up everything for the whole day - you can get home quickly any time you want to stop back in and take a break then right back to the festivities in minutes!!!

House made for entertaining: This is a place where we entertain and host our large family every year so we are set up with plenty of places for everyone to sit for eating and lounging around in the family room to watch TV. No more crowded seats with some people left out!!! Same goes for the outside back deck area. There are plenty of tables and chairs, plus a built in bench that lines the perimeter of the deck for extra seating.

Additionally, the third level family room/bedroom loft area is one large open space with 4 twin mattresses (two can be put together for a king bed) in the front of the space, and a large sectional and club chair with flat screen t.v. to the rear of the space and a 3rd level deck with plenty of comfy seating for viewing all of those spectacular sunsets or taking an afternoon nap!

Large groups or families looking to share houses near each other we have partnered with our backyard neighbors for extra room if needed! You can find their listing at www.simplysouthhaven.com and look for the Huron Street house.

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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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
3 levels of stairs, which are open to basement
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Events

Events allowed
Small for guests staying in house only - max 16
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Pets

No pets allowed
We do not allow pets as many guests have allergies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside on multiple decks
Roll trash out to EDGE & FACING the street, if checking out on Saturday/Sunday & ROLL BACK up if it is late monday and trash has been collected!

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
Note from host: Small for guests staying in house only - max 16
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 on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Downtown, a neighbourhood in South Haven. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Warner Vineyards - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ONE MIN WALK TO TOWN! Quick walk to beach! AMAZING VIEWS! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Warner Vineyards and Lake Michigan. South Beach and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Lovely Home and Amazing Location

We loved our stay in this home, amazing location and views of the harbor. We're already planning our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Fabulous Home and Location!

Check in and communication was seamless. Home was breathtaking, clean, inviting, perfect for our party of 12, and room for more. We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Jill (host) was super accommodating. The beach, pier and downtown were all within walking distance. We had such a good time we are going to make plans for an annual girls weekend. Thank you Jill!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Great family location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. Plenty of. bedrooms and beds for everyone and lots of room for our large family. It was a great location with many deck views We would love to stay there again sometime when all the kids come to
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Evanston IL

Great location

Our second stay at this house. Plenty of space for our group of 9 people. Love being able to walk into downtown. Great kitchen/dining/living room area with lots of comfy chairs and couches, but the third floor balcony is the best!

6/10 Okay

Connie V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Excellent Location-House has lots of room.

We loved the location of this property. There was plenty of space for our group. The interior was very clean and smelled good. The exterior needs a lot of TLC. Some of the interior also. Was disappointed for condition of outside areas with what we paid for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Evanston IL

Great place in a great location

We have rented places in South Haven many times, but always north of the river. This is a beautiful house and the thing we liked most is how close it is to downtown. No piling in the car to head out for breakfast, dinner or shopping -- it's just a 3 minute walk! The downstairs is very spacious and comfortable, and the river/lake view from the 3rd floor balcony seals the deal. We hope to rent again later this year.

10/10 Excellent

Tawnia N.

Great location and great property

Our week spent with extended family at this beautiful house was just wonderful. We walked to the beach and downtown multiple times a day - it was easy even for our preschool age kids! The house’s multiple outdoor spaces and huge indoor spaces let groups gather separately or together. Our family loved cooking together in the kitchen and grilling on the deck, and the kids loved sleeping up in the “attic” room. I highly recommend this house for any large group - you cannot beat the location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for our girls getaway!

This was our second time staying at this house! Everyone in our group loves this house. Very spacious, lots of beds! Bathrooms! Great outdoor spaces! Clean! More than one living area.... Easy to walk to town! The owner is easy to get a hold of for any questions or concerns! I am sure we will be renting this house again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carly B., New York, New York

Better than the pictures!

We had such a great time at this Indiana Avenue house. It was perfect for our group and the weekend we spent celebrating a bachelorette party! We felt like we had everything we need - from fire wood and the ultimate grill to a fully stocked kitchen, wifi and a ton of clean towels. The house was beautifully decorated and easily accommodated our group of 12. We loved the view from the top floor and the location could not be beat. We were easily able to walk to town for all of the fun bars and of course to the beach. Thanks to the Panellas for a great stay!

2/10 Terrible

Rena H.

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

Too bad that the house is dirty

Location great. House WOULD be great if it was clean. We did appreciate you bringing your cleaning team back however it was the next day and a inconvenience for everyone. Tons of spiders and it had a awful musty smell when you walked in. So like I said great location the house just needs to be deeply cleaned from top to bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd time to stay at this house. The location is just perfect. Super easy walk to town and an easy walk to the beach! Check-in and communication were awesome. The kids loved their 3rd floor compound! The 3rd floor balcony has amzing views and a lock up high on the door to keep little from opening it on their own! The perfect space for a large family group. We had 13 ranging in age from 10 weeks to 63 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

South Haven 2025

It’s our annual family winter long weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Girls' Weekend!

The house was perfect for us as 5 women getting together for a girls' weekend in South Haven. Close to downtown close to the beach, and the third floor balcony was great for visiting and watching the sunset and storms. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

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

60th Birthday weekend

We had a very pleasant stay at this home. The location was great, we walked everywhere and had beautiful weather and amazing views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Space for Girls' Weekend

Excellent location in South Haven - walking distance to downtown and the beach. Wonderful open first floor kitchen, dining room, and living room space to be all together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great house Great location

Beautiful house and great setup for our family vacation. Would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Family week in SoHa

Perfect place to stay in South Haven. The house was clean and was very much like all the descriptions. We used grill every night. We had 6 people and a baby and had way more than enough room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinity K.

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

Great weekend stay

The home was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Great location!

Enjoyed our stay at the house! Plenty of room for our family of 7 adults and one baby. Great location. Easy to walk to beach and shops/restaurants. Friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Polly B.

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

Perfect getaway for our family

The location, plenty of rooms for our family of ten, and multiple decks to enjoy the harbor view are what made this property a quality find. It was so nice to be within walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurants! Our only complaint is that the place needs a good maintenance update ... plugged sink in bathroom, leaky shower faucets, carbon monoxide alarm battery was beeping when we got there, broken chair on patio, etc. Overall, very functional and a lovely place. Just needs a little more attention to details by the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karlye N.

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

Very responsive owner!

The owner was very responsive and took care of a few minor issues immediately. Great house in a great location! We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Great location w/in walking distance to downtown and beach

The house was a good size for our group, the bedrooms, living areas, and loft were spacious. The backyard was great for hanging out and grilling and playing yard games. My only qualms were that when we arrived with 16 of us, there were a total of 2 almost-gone rolls of toilet paper in the house. It wasn't a huge deal, we had someone run out to the store right away, but weren't notified that that was going to be something we needed to bring ourselves. It created an interesting problem for a few minutes while someone ran out to get it. The other thing was that the garbage disposal in the kitchen sink was infested with fruit flies that were swarming the first floor all weekend. It was like that when we arrived. All in all, the house was good, just be aware of the two things I mentioned above and make sure to bring toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ricki A.

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

Great location

Perfect size for a large family of varied ages. Close to everything. Needs a little TLC, but can't beat the positives!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barb H., Ann Arbor, MI

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

Bookclub 25 year celebration

The location is perfect and the main floor open space was ideal for gathering, talking, eating together. It is light and airy and close to everything in town and the beach. The view from the 3rd floor balcony is gorgeous. It could use an upgrade in some of the kitchen ware(baking sheets, frying pans) but suited our group's needs very well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna o.

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

Excellent space and location!

Overall we had an excellent stay here! The location is ideal for walking to the beach, splash pad or shops downtown. The space was large, open and our large party never felt cramped. We did have one issue with the oven which led to us not being able to use it for 2 days- the owner got back to us after multiple attempts to contact her. It turned out to be that the oven timer when turned on would turn off the oven… She did remedy another situation we had right away so it could have just been a busy day for her to return our calls. (quicker to return texts vs calls.) The house was well stocked with everything we needed for our week long stay which we appreciated! Including paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags etc. We request extra towels which were brought to us right away and greatly appreciated. We also liked that the recycling and trash bins were easily accessible. The kids loved the front game/ toy room and playing on the top floor together. The decks on all sides of the house were beautiful. Some recommendations for the owner: overall need for some minor updates/fixes - the dishwasher rack has no front wheels on the bottom rack and almost slides all the way out when you pull it. The fridge shelves and drawers are difficult to work or missing, 2/4 slots on toaster oven were non functional. need new beach chairs- the ones provided were broken/bent there should be a note not to use the oven timer as apparently it can cause the oven not to work. The jets in the jacuzzi tub were non functional. The online listing and the owners book at the home had conflicting info such as wether the propane would be supplied by owner or guest. Aside from these minor inconveniences, we had an amazing time overall and would absolutely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jill - Owner

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I grew up in South Haven and lived there until I attended college at Michigan State. My immediate and extended family, as well as friends, still live there and I come and stay in my own home every summer! I currently live in Tampa, Florida.

Why they chose this property

This property was lovingly renovated by me after I purchased it in 2005. It was made for entertaining with upgraded amenities and a spacious feel for accomodating your family and friends. It is over 100 years old and was originally part of The Grand Hotel that overlooked the bluff.

What makes this property unique

Three levels of decks with views of the lake and river from both the front and back of the house!! Very open floor plan for entertaining, as well as extra large seating area in the family room for large parties. Additionally has a third floor family room with amazing views of lake and river and SUNSETS!!!! Outside back deck is huge with large dining table/chairs and a fire pit with surrounding chairs and a bench that surround the entire deck. Plenty of seating for your back yard party!!

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