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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 30371.6 sq m
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South Haven, MI
- Place, The Fun Park3 min drive
- Place, Kal Haven Trail4 min drive
- Place, Michigan Maritime Museum4 min drive
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
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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
About the area
South Haven
Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Southside Municipal Marina and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens. 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
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Culver's - 14 min walk
- Cafe Julia - 3 min drive
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- Biggby Coffee - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sue P.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing retreat
Sue P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
28 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fraternity brother weekend
Paul M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Krystal G.
22 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Krystal G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori L.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time

Lori L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly C.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay Close to Lake Mighigan
Kelly C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
14 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fraternity brother golf weekend
Paul M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael J.
10 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Great
Michael J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hussain A.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well maintained
Hussain A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marion D.
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marion
Marion D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelly H.
25 June 2018
Great Place and Location
Shelly H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David A.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Weekend Getaway
David A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gerard M.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Oriented
Gerard M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzette M.
16 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
Suzette M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ron F.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities Galore
Ron F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Krishna G.
10 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great host
Krishna G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rick E.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial getaway 2023
Rick E.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve W.
8 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home for extended family vacation
Steve W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marion D.
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connections between generations
Marion D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vikki Q.
17 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multi-Generation Family Vacation
Vikki Q.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James N.
28 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Location with Lots of Space
James N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jena H.
9 July 2017
Amazing! Fun! Filled with everything you can imagine!
Jena H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house for a group
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
steve c.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2024
steve c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcia W.
23 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All about the family
Marcia W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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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