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Prices slashed for Oct & Nov! 500.00 per night with a 3 night minimum.
Family-friendly holiday home in South Haven with a water park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 30371.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, The Fun Park
- Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
- Place, Kal Haven Trail
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 30)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6 Lower level kids space
+2
5 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 8
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Prices slashed for Oct & Nov! 500.00 per night with a 3 night minimum.
Hear ye, Hear ye,!
It’s a beautiful time of year to get away for a weekend trip.
Gather up your friends and/ or family, and come enjoy a few days at beautiful Lake Michigan! $500 per night with a minimum of 3 nights. 8 separate bedrooms. The sunsets are even more beautiful in the autumn and the fire pit much more appealing!
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL
ARRIVE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,ANYTIME, AND DEPART SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 ANYTIME AND PAY $2900.00, includes cleaning fee.
July and August bookings are Friday-Friday Only
We offer 10 percent discount when booking a week.
Our amenities far exceed others!
Check out our reviews! We have a lot of repeat renters, which we think says a lot for our vacation rental.
During July and August we ONLY rent Friday to Friday!
However, during May, June and September and October, November, you can rent anytime with a 3-night minimum.
Taking reservations for September,October and November 2025 and our 2026 & 2027 rental season.
We’re very close to Gingerman Racetrack and our new beautiful wedding venue, Black River Barn and KalHaven Bike Trail
Children love our playground and numerous game tables and all our bikes, tricycles, and scooters that we supply and new this year DISC GOLF!
Our home sleeps and accommodates 22 persons!
We feel we offer the best of both worlds! We’re so close to the beach and yet we’re in the country! We have Beach towels, numerous beach blankets/sheets, beach chairs. Beach toys. Beach coolers with ice packs.
Please check out our AMAZING REVIEWS!
Our well appointed 4000 sq.ft. home has the Sun, Fun, Space and Location to offer you Paradise!!
This super clean and modern home has it all...space for everyone, huge concrete driveway far off the road. Great for kids! A beautiful view. Comfortable furniture, 8 separate bedrooms, 4 full baths!!
The Main Level of our home has 3 guest bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms AND the beautiful and spacious primary bedroom is its own suite with huge walk-in shower and 2 separate sinks. In 2024 we’ve added a twin size bed in the very big walk-in closet. And a desk for anyone who needs privacy for at home work.
In the sunroom, which has all blackout curtains, is a sofa bed with new queen size mattress.
In 2024, we’ve added another bedroom overlooking the ravine and fire pit, with a king size bed.
The open concept of the main living area allows the kitchen to be the heart of the home and an easy gathering spot for all.
The kitchen has an Instant pot, air fryer, tabletop s’mores maker, salad spinner, 2 waffle makers, pizza stone, 3 crock pots, electric roasting pan, blender and so much more! And it’s all labeled so you don’t have to spend time looking all over for what you need! 2 full size refrigerators, an above stove microwave, and a 4 burner gas stove and oven. Dishwasher and we supply the detergent! Coffee pots, we supply the filters, 1 Kuerig coffee pot, bring k-cups, 2 toasters. 3 electric griddles. Plenty of coffee mugs and drinking glasses and plastic ware for children. Lots of mixing bowls and pots and pans. If there’s something you need, call me, I may have it in my kitchen for you to use!
Large granite counter tops and lots of cabinets give you room for all your goodies. There's bar top seating for 6 and a large dining table with seating for 16.
When it’s time to relax, stretch out on the comfy sectional. Watch a movie or stream on the large 60” flat screen television with Midwest Fiber Optic as our cable provider.
A dvd player. Bring your favorite dvd's.
WI-FI IS AVAILABLE.
Additional hang-out area includes large sunroom open to the main living room, it has huge windows overlooking the secluded back yard and cozy furniture which includes 2 couches, 2 love seats, 2 chairs, a secluded large ottoman for a smaller person to nap on, lamps for reading and end tables to place your drinks,and a large round table with four chairs for puzzles and games.
Bring your own games
We have 2 pack n' plays, 2 highchairs, 2 booster seats and a potty chair and a portable tub for an infant.
There’s a separate laundry room and we supply detergent, dryer sheets and Shout. Ironing board and iron. Broom and dustpan and a Miele canister vacuum.
You don’t have to wash any sheets because they are done professionally for us. We just ask that most of the towels are washed and dried before leaving.
The lower level: Full bath with stand up shower, vanity and toilet. Two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and one with a queen bed! An attached Billiards room with a professional size table. This is also used as a bedroom, has sliding glass doors overlooking the fire pit. It has two twin beds. An adjoining extra large room with a 60” flat screen television has sliding glass doors for use as an exit also. This huge room has 5 full beds. And a twin bed.
In 2024 we’ve put in a queen size bed in a room outside the 2 bedrooms in lower level. This area used to be a kitchen but is no longer used as such. It has doors that closes it off from other areas.
Two air hockey games, ping pong table and a foosball table are located on a cement slab outside the sliding glass doors. Outside the main level door is a deck with comfortable furniture and a table and chairs. We’ve put up curtains to help keep the sun from beating down on you in the evening. We have two large 8' picnic tables with table covers and umbrellas. Two gas grills (we supply the propane tanks)a charcoal grill and a Blackstone griddle! And our custom built slate stone fire pit, complete with sturdy log benches and chairs with cushions for those with bad backs! We supply your firewood and premium marshmallow sticks! Don’t forget the marshmallows! You can’t have a camp fire without those!
Huge concrete driveway far from the road is a great place for kids to ride bikes, scooters and skateboards, all provided. And the driveway parks lots of cars. There is also a basketball hoop set up for playing on the cement drive. We have balls for all sports requiring them at our place. The grassy yard has three swing sets, merry-go-round and tetherball and room to play just about any yard game you can think of!
Volleyball net stays set-up all season.
We have a collapsible badminton set, horseshoes and 2 sets of corn hole.
We have a beautiful ravine that is now cleaned up, thanks to Jim, and is awesome for walking in and there’s a picnic table to use and a few chairs. Sometimes our little creek has water flowing through it. We think you’ll love this added space.
In 2025 we added disc golf in the ravine!
We also offer two really big lily pads to take to the beach, if someone in your group has a truck or a van! Google: beach lily pads, they’re awesome!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please put all used linens on floor of laundry room. Do not remove pillow shams and please no blankets or comforters left in laundry room. ONLY if they are soiled.
Please have all towels washed and dried and it’s ok to leave a load in washer and dryer and I will finish them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
South Haven
Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in a rural area. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Kids Place Park and Breedsville Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

South Haven, MI
What's nearby
- The Fun Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
- South Haven Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
- Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Michigan Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
- Warner Vineyards - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 14 min walk
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- Biggby Coffee - 2 min drive
- Clementine's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Lynette Thornton
Lynette was born and raised in South Haven, graduated from LC Mohr High in 1974. I grew up on the property that our house is built on. My husband, Jim, is from Jackson, Michigan and in 1974 we were married and he joined me in South Haven and we raised our two children in South Haven on Center Street and just after our children graduated my husband built our retirement home, that is now a rental. We lived in the house for about three years and then a job opportunity took us about seven miles south of South Haven where we managed a beautiful gated community on Lake Michigan, called Palisades’s Park.
For the 14 years we were away from our house, it sat empty for a few years, our daughter and her husband stayed in it a couple years until they moved to California, my husband’s mother stayed a couple years until she needed more care, and then we decided rather than let it sit empty that we would rent it out during the summer season! We love sharing our beautiful little town!
Our home is just minutes from downtown South Haven and the beaches. This area has always been an ideal location, but when they brought city water and sewer our way, we jumped at the chance to build. My twin sister lives in the house she and I grew up in, which is right in front of our rental divided by a fence.
Our home gives you the best of both worlds in South Haven. You get to enjoy the beaches and all of the shopping you want and at the same time relax away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and enjoy the music of the birds in the morning and evening. Be quiet and you may see our families of deer or the families of wild turkeys. You can walk through the ravine now because Jim just cleared it so our guests can walk in it! Also a ten minute bike ride to the beautiful KalHaven bike trail. Bring bicycles if you can OR rent them in town!
For the 14 years we were away from our house, it sat empty for a few years, our daughter and her husband stayed in it a couple years until they moved to California, my husband’s mother stayed a couple years until she needed more care, and then we decided rather than let it sit empty that we would rent it out during the summer season! We love sharing our beautiful little town!
Our home is just minutes from downtown South Haven and the beaches. This area has always been an ideal location, but when they brought city water and sewer our way, we jumped at the chance to build. My twin sister lives in the house she and I grew up in, which is right in front of our rental divided by a fence.
Our home gives you the best of both worlds in South Haven. You get to enjoy the beaches and all of the shopping you want and at the same time relax away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and enjoy the music of the birds in the morning and evening. Be quiet and you may see our families of deer or the families of wild turkeys. You can walk through the ravine now because Jim just cleared it so our guests can walk in it! Also a ten minute bike ride to the beautiful KalHaven bike trail. Bring bicycles if you can OR rent them in town!
Why they chose this property
You’re a little bit in the country and a few minutes to the beach. We call that “THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
Young children and adults have tons of things to do and we supply everything! Except food!
Come stay at our place and really RELAX! UNLESS you’re a partier and then you’ll want to stay closer to the beach, because our house is NOT a party house! It’s definitely a “family reunion” house! Because family is what it’s all about.
Our house is about 3-4 miles from the famous Gingerman Raceway and about 3/4 mile to the new banquet hall, Black River Barn. We’re also super close to the new family fun spot, Arvesta!
Young children and adults have tons of things to do and we supply everything! Except food!
Come stay at our place and really RELAX! UNLESS you’re a partier and then you’ll want to stay closer to the beach, because our house is NOT a party house! It’s definitely a “family reunion” house! Because family is what it’s all about.
Our house is about 3-4 miles from the famous Gingerman Raceway and about 3/4 mile to the new banquet hall, Black River Barn. We’re also super close to the new family fun spot, Arvesta!
What makes this property unique
Family is everything!
Getting the whole family, up to 22 persons, to vacation in the same home! BONUS!
Nice playground for children. Volleyball court set up in yard. Fire pit, we supply the firewood!
So close to everything except the noise of traffic! It’s peaceful here. Very relaxing.
Getting the whole family, up to 22 persons, to vacation in the same home! BONUS!
Nice playground for children. Volleyball court set up in yard. Fire pit, we supply the firewood!
So close to everything except the noise of traffic! It’s peaceful here. Very relaxing.
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