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Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit

Family-friendly holiday home in South Haven

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front entrance
great room
pool table
great room kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, South Beach
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Music Room

1 Queen Bed

Nautilus Room

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

Principal's Office

1 King Bed

Secret Garden

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Garden Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit

The Indiana School will be your home-base for family fun. The schoolhouse is 2 blocks from Kids Corner park, 3 blocks from the blue stairs access to South Beach, and 7 blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping. The lower unit has 4 themed bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and sleeps 12 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out, play pool, or watch TV. The Detention room offers a separate space for the kids to watch TV and play board games. The large front yard gives your family more time to play in the sun. A propane grill and fire pit with seating is available for your use. There is plenty of parking at the property.

For large families, this unit can be combined with the upper unit for an additional 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with foosball table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858708.

Built in 1898, the Indiana School served as an elementary school until 2005. The schoolhouse underwent extensive remodeling in 2006. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. New windows, brick restoration, exterior painting, and heating/cooling improvements were made in 2023-24. The Indiana School has been designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. The schoolhouse is truly a unique home.

Our weekly rentals run FRIDAY to FRIDAY. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 10:00am.

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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: 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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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Subject cancellation if unresponsive.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip, walked everywhere and always enjoyed coming back to the schoolhouse. Also loved all the chalkboards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Wonder week in SoHa!

We had a fantastic time at the Old Indiana School House! It was so cool to see the history of the property while staying in such a well done and very clean rented space. We loved the location-close to the beach and to downtown. We enjoyed walking to get coffee, meals, and of course, ice cream! Such a wonderful week long vacation in South Haven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

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

perfect for our group

guys annual golf trip - this is perfect for us with the main area to hang out and plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Amazing place to stay!!

This is our go to place to stay when we are in South Haven. Beautiful neighborhood, close to downtown, the house is just as listed. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vianney W.

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

calm winter place

Beautiful place. Fun for children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Indiana School House. Everything was clean. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. The location is excellent for walking to the lake or downtown.What really surprised us was how much our adult children enjoyed the pool table. They had running competitions going on. They also enjoyed leaving messages on the chalkboards. With plenty of rooms for privacy and a huge common area to hang out, it's a great place to make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

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

Perfect

We had a perfect stay. Nothing could have been better with the exception of one rain day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Another great stay in South Haven.

This property never disappoints. The location is perfect and it's always clean and ready for fun. Spacious, and easy to feed and entertain 3-4 families. The outdoor space has plenty of seating for outdoor dining and we love having a bonfire here too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Spacious Family Getaway

A comfy incredible spacious space for our group of 12- everything was superb from the wonderful AC to the hot showers, comfy beds, patio space, garden areas, dining area, clean garage - all of it was awesome. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We love this place

We have stayed here since 2017; initially it was for long weekends in the fall, and then we added a week in the summer (except during the pandemic). The space is beautiful, and offers space for the kids and the adults. We have walkable access to the beaches and downtown. We love this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Wonderful stay

This is a unique and impressive property. We stayed in the lower apartment and just marveled at the high ceilings, big windows, and beautiful furnishings. The space was spotless and well equipped with all that we needed. The beds were fresh and very comfortable. The location is also perfect…a few blocks from the beach in one direction and a few blocks to downtown shops and restaurants. We walked everywhere and had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

2023 Family Vacation

We loved it here. We had plenty of room without being on top of each other. Beautifully decorated and the kids loved all of the chalkboards!! Nice outdoor sitting space also for everyone to enjoy. Loved the location which was within walking distance to beach and playground.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

A true gem!

This was our second time staying here and we absolutely love staying at the school house! Wonderful location to both shops and beach, as well as a unique property both inside and outside. Clean, well maintained, fully stocked kitchen (cooking utensils/ plates/cups) and tons of space to both congregate and have some time alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn K.

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

Great Space & Location

The pictures do not do this place justice! It is so cute and spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. It was only about a 10 minute walk into town/beach. Each person in our group talked about returning again with their families! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Outstanding!

Maybe the best rental I've ever stayed at. Stunning building, wonderful detail spent in the design and decor. Pool table and games were great, spacious, plenty of amenities and a well-stocked kitchen. Easy to get to the beach or downtown, excellent neighborhood. Owner was great to deal with. Basically perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

Wonderful place for an extended family get together!!

This is my third time staying at the Indiana School house. First time it was a moms weekend, second was a couples weekend and this one. The house is perfect in every way. Lots of little cubbies for people to relax. Pool table on the lower level is always a big hit. Owners are very responsive to questions. Thank you for another great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Family Christmas in South Haven

We had a wonderful time at the Schoolhouse! The character of the building is really interesting. The conversion from school to residence has been well done with large windows providing great views. The property met the needs of a group of 8 adults and 4 children perfectly. The large great room with pool table, dining table and entertainment center was an ideal gathering space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Beautiful, spacious place

The decor and architecture was impressive. We were also impressed with how well stocked it was with small items that would be needed but you may not have brought along. It was so comfortable for our large party of nine adults and two children to be able to spread out. The large combine kitchen and family room area was so much fun. My sons enjoyed playing pool there while the rest of us talked and interacted. It turned out to be a wonderful choice for our large family's vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Impressive

Spacious, comfortable, and fun. We were a party of ten adults and two children, and we loved the place. The location was great, close to the beach and a great playground. It was very comfortable for all of us; the table accommodated all of us. The kitchen was well equipped, although a second refrigerator might have been helpful. The owners were very helpful with a last minute one day extension to our stay. We would love to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V., Ada, Michigan

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

Always a wonderful stay in the Indiana Schoolhouse!

This is our second stay at the school house and we have always fully enjoyed it! This time we were celebrating a long weekend with our parents and siblings/spouses. There were 8 of us and the space could not have been more perfect. The layout is great to have some space between bedrooms, a big kitchen/living/dining that is perfect for family gatherings, and another living room downstairs. The bedrooms all have themes are are cutely decorated to period/theme. Beds are comfy and everything in the home is clean and well-kept. We were super impressed with how well stocked the kitchen is - and we're foodies! The outdoor area with fire pit was a dream - lots of chairs and seating, as well as a couple grills and very large table & chairs under a pergola with lights - lots of good food and laughs around the fire at night! We also went to Tabor Hill for lunch & wine tasting, rented a boat to take out on the lake, and shopped around SoHa - plenty to do even in early fall season. The owners were wonderful and very communicative. We would highly recommend, and look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved this property , it was a quick walk to the gorgeous beach. We explored the antique shops and other fun stores and restaurants . The house had everything, kitchen was well supplied , we all had fun playing pool table and video games on the giant TV. We had 8 adults total, and felt like we had room for togetherness and spreading . out. It was fun reading the history of the school with the original finishes that remain along with modern conveniences. The outside spaces were beautiful too! The hosts checked in with us right away to make sure we had everything we needed. Love the Indiana School house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at this rental last year with friends and we all loved it. This time, I brought family along to share with them. This is a beautiful property with high ceilings and tall windows-so many nice touches throughout the unit, inside and out. We enjoyed the comfy beds, large great room with pool table, walks to the beach and downtown, dinner outside under the pergola, and an evening around the firepit. Everyone had a great time and went on and on about what a beautiful place this is. We hope to return next fall!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for our group - a guys' golf weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is really close to the beach. The accommodations were immaculate, i'm very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations, 10/10 would recommend again. Close to downtown and the beach as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Wiley

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Kirk and Jen have been spending summers in South Haven for more than 30 years. We recently retired and moved into the schoolhouse full time. We hope you enjoy experiencing a piece of history by staying in our schoolhouse.

Why they chose this property

We love the family focused south beach neighborhood. It's close to the beach and close to town. There is a variety of full and part time residents, second home owners, and visitors. We love the energy that this diversity gives our neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

The Indiana School is an historic property on the state of Michigan's register of historic places. It is the perfect place for families to gather and spend time together.

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