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BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN

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1 OF MANY BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS
FROM DECK TO BEACH
OUR COTTAGE ON LEFT AND DECK
BEDROOM-QUEEN BED
BUNK BEDROOM

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN

IF YOU LIKE THE BEACH AT YOUR BACK DOOR,THEN WE HAVE A COTTAGE FOR YOU. THIS COZY 2-BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM(shower only)COTTAGE WITH A FULL KITCHEN AND SMALL LIVING ROOM FEATURES A LAKEVIEW AND THE SOUND OF WAVES TO LULL YOU TO SLEEP AT NIGHT. tHE DECK HAS SIX TABLES WITH UMBRELLAS WHERE YOU CAN WATCH A SPECTACULAR SUNSET WITH OTHER COTTAGE GUESTS. A GREAT PLACE TO MEET NEW FRIENDS SHARE A DRINK AND TALK ABOUT YOUR DAY AND LEARN ABOUT SOME NEW PLACES TO EXPLORE. WITH A FIRE PIT ON THE BEACH YOU CAN ROAST SOME MARSHMELLOWS OR JUST GAZE AT THE STARS.
IT'S SO EASY JUST WALK OUT THE DOOR AND YOUR ON THE DECK,TAKE THREE STEPS DOWN AND YOU ARE ON SAND. WITH A SHORT WALK TO THE WATER YOU WILL FIND A BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACH WITH SHALLOW WATER LEVELS FOR THE KIDS TO PLAY. IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN GO OUT TO THE DEEPER WATER AND THROW A BALL AROUND OR JUST ENJOY THE CLEAR COOL WATER. THE BEACH IS PERFECT FOR PLAYING,TANNING,COOLING OFF OR JUST TAKING LONG WALKS.
AFTER A DAY ON THE BEACH THERE IS A CHARCOAL GRILL TO BARBAQUE ON OR JUST TAKE A SHORT WALK OR RIDE TO TOWN AND VISIT ONE OF MANY RESTAURANTS. THERE IS PLENTY TO DO IN THE AREA WITH MANY GOLF COURSES NEAR BY,BIKE TRAILS,WINE TASTING,FRUIT PICKING,SAND DUNES AND INTERESTING TOWNS TO VISIT.
THE COTTAGE CAN HANDLE A FAMILY OF 5. ONE BEDROOM HAS A QUEEN BED AND THE OTHER HAS A BUNK BED WITH A FULL ON THE BOTTOM AND A TWIN ON TOP. THERE IS A COUCH WITH A PULL OUT BED AS WELL. PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON THE STREET OR THERE IS A PAY FOR PARKING LOT NEXT DOOR. THERE IS A DRIVEWAY FOR ALL OF THE COTTAGES TO USE FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR THINGS.
IF YOU LIKE BEING ON THE WATER WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOU AS OUR GUEST.


SOME OF THE HAPPIEST TIMES WERE SPENT HERE WITH OUR KIDS GROWING UP.YOUR SO CLOSE TO THE WATER AND HAVING FUN PLAYING AROUND ITS LIKE YOUR A KID AGAIN. GREAT MEMORIES. SUNABLE TO COME THIS YEAR. PLEASE EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT COMING BACK IN 2026 FOR THESE OR OTHER DATES. THANK YOU.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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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Property # 375269
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

South Haven

Located in North Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens 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. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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South Haven Charter Township, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Six Chicks - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN on 15 Aug 2026 start from AU$497, 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 BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACHFRONT ,PRIVATE BEACH,CLOSE TO TOWN located?

Located in North Side, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Stanley Johnson Park and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 10 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. 46 out of 56 reviews
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice and being on the beach made it perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Thanks hope you come back again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and hosts! Loved being on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't beat the location. Perfect little cottage for our family of 3!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thanks Katlyn I appreciate your review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best girls trip. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been staying in these cottages for about 35 years. We love it here…access to the beach, walk to the bakery or restaurants downtown.Easy checkin process. Easy and quick communication with the owners. This is a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Beach Trip

We had a great time on our stay! Location was great and the cottage was perfect for our family of 4!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

GREAT

GREAT LOCATION GREAT RATE GREAT VIEW TOTALY WONDERFUL
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Beautiful!

The cottage was just as listed, great view and cute private beach. My family loved our trip and would love to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Right on the beach!

Very nice cottage right on the beach. Great location. Can walk to town. Cottage was perfect for two but would be tight for 5-6. Mattress may be ready to be replaced. Owners were great answering questions.
Sunset from the cabin..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma P.

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

The Best Cottage

Our vacation at this cottage was filled with everything we expected and more. It is truly a Gem, tucked away, on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Glad you enjoyed yourself hope to see you again
Verified

8/10 Good

Abby T.

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

Great

Exactly as advertised! We had a great time and loved this location. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

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

Girls Trip

Great cottage for a weekend girls trip! The view was beautiful and the beach was literally 3 steps off the deck. The cottage could use a little updating but it was the perfect size for 3 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great weekend get away.

Beautiful. Peaceful. Right on the beach. Breathtaking view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eileen P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great beach and views from the house

Not as clean as it should have been. Enjoyed the week mostly at the beach with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly t.

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

A dream stay

This is truly a place of dreams. The location is beyond perfect. We walked downtown for coffee every morning. Walked right off the deck everyday to the private beach. The nights could not be better to watch the sunset and sit around the fire pit with the other guests. We hope to spend many more years to come here. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Beautiful location and family friendly. We did have a negative experience with check in. We couldn’t get in and finally after talking with host, the realization was that it was never cleaned. So we had to wait for the cleaning person and for the cleaning to occur before we could move in. Thankfully we had the beach right there to occupy our 2 year old. It also wasn’t very well cleaned. But the host did give us some compensation and we ended up enjoying our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Sorry for the inconvenience on getting in and cleaning mistake. If you decide on coming back again I would wave the fee. Thank You
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Perfect off season getaway

Gorgeous beachfront to enjoy. Pics of the interior are accurate. It’s easy and relaxed. Not like a super “fancy” inside, but perfect for lying on the couch and watching the lake or sunset. And walking right out the door straight to the beach every morning. Booked off season for better rates and less crowded beach and luckily the weather cooperated. Also took a day trip to the Holland tulip festival which was delightful. I can see why families return here year after year! (*note there was some digging happening with big diggers in the area leading down to the beach on Monday morning. Quiet otherwise. I had a sense it was to move more sand into that walk down to the beach before the summer season started, so probably not an issue for on season guests).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. I also went to the tulip Festival. Beautiful!! Please keep us in mind if you come back to South Haven.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Vacation

This is a lovely cottage. Perfect location and steps away from the sand. Check-in was a bit late. Not bad. About 20 mins. I would suggest a more thorough cleaning. Under the queen bed was dust, dirt, paper/wrappers and sand. Same under the couch. Sand under the couch cushions. The pan cupboard was a mess. Everything just thrown in there. The shower needs a good scrub. Grout was dirty and you could see the soap scum. The ceiling fans make noise and could be replaced as well. Toilet runs and moves. Needs to be reset before plumbing issues start to occur. I normally would not post these things, but how will the owners know if we don’t. Other than that, I had a perfect vacation! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous.

Wonderful returning visit. Excellent as anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Lake Michigan in your backyard

The property is right on Lake Michigan and has stunning views out every window. Came equipped with everything we needed and was very comfy. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Beautiful lake view

Nicely sized cottage with a large deck in front for great sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

Beach heaven

Thankyou for sharing this amazing place. My husband & I were celebrating our anniversary. Were surprised it was Right on the water! Very relaxing. Only issues were both nights a loud bang was heard, could have been thunder related? Kinda scary. Loved the journals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Excellent

Right on the beach, small and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

great long weekend getaway

Wonderful long weekend for my daughter and I. Cottage was exactly how it was listed. Clean, cozy and right on the beach. Great location and so close to town. We had a wonderful time. Would love to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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