Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!
Americana welcomes you onto a shaded front porch with outdoor seating before you enter into a large foyer area with a bench and plenty of room to store your gear. A concrete parking area offers space for 4 vehicles
A modern kitchen includes a dishwasher, range, microwave, and large fridge with ice and water dispensers. There is also a roomy pantry close by for storing groceries and supplies. The kitchen at Americana is completely stocked for family meals with all the cookware, serving ware, and utensils needed.
Just off the kitchen is a large dining room with a custom built table and benches to fit all 12 of you. There is also a large buffet and a peninsula from the kitchen to make serving a breeze.
Relaxation space in this home is plentiful with 2 living areas; one is up front with large windows facing the street and comfy seating for at least 7, the other is close by and has a flat screen TV and seating for at least 7 as well.
Rounding out the main level, is a large bedroom with a queen bed, quality bedding, double nightstands, a closet, a ceiling fan, and plenty of natural light. Attached is a full bathroom with a tub and shower that also serves as the main bathroom on this main level. Perfect for the family members who don't want to contend with climbing stairs.
Back to the foyer, and you climb the beautiful hardwood staircase to the upper level. At the top of the stairs is a bedroom featuring a queen bed as well as an alcove with a twin trundle bed and plenty of windows. The kids bedroom has 4 comfy twin beds and a third bedroom upstairs has a queen bed and an ensuite bath with shower. All bedrooms feature a closet, quality bedding, a ceiling fan, nightstands with lamps, and plenty of natural light. This level also has an additional full shared bath with tub and shower as well as the full size laundry.
Step outside and be welcomed by the shady patio area with a gas grill, propane provided, and two alfresco dining tables and 8 chairs, additional bag chairs as well. The grassy yard is large enough for yard games and room for the family dog to stretch his legs. Enjoy evening campfires around the fire pit with bag chairs for both big and small. The yard offers a lot of privacy with tall fencing on 3 sides.
When it's time to head to the beach, we have you covered with 6+ beach chairs, 2 coolers including one with wheels, a folding beach wagon, a couple of umbrellas, a beach table in a bag, and some sand toys.
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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 the city centre and on a river. Southside Municipal Marina and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area. South Haven Center for the Arts and Michigan Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
South Haven Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Michigan Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
South Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
North Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Bangor Station - 16 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Cafe Julia - 4 min walk
Taco Bell - 16 min walk
Burger King - 8 min walk
Little Caesars Pizza - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach! on 7 June 2026 start from AU$798, 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 Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Americana. Large Historic Home. Dogs Welcome. Walk to Downtown and Beach! located?
Located in the heart of South Haven, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Haven Center for the Arts and Lake Michigan. Southside Municipal Marina and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was perfect in this beautiful home. Very nice location close to town and the beach. Sally does a great job of making this a wonderful place to stay with family.
Our family enjoyed staying here for a long weekend in South Haven. There was plenty of room for all of us and the house was very close to the town and beaches.
We had a fantastic time during our stay in South Haven! The house is exactly as advertised - the location is amazing and the house was very clean and charming. I would definitely stay again.
Large home with plenty of space for everyone. Very clean, nice back yard. Allowed our senior doggie to enjoy the trip too. Neighborhood is beautiful! Enjoy!!
This was a great home in a lovely neighborhood. It is an older home with character with updated kitchen and bathrooms. It is walkable to downtown South Haven. We really enjoyed the stay.
Very well equiped. We stayed in and cooked every night. Great Barbecue and back yard set up. Location was awesome. Owner went above and beyond with helping us.
Loads of space inside and out. Has everything you need for cooking, sitting outside, and the beach. Beach is in walking distance; so is the fantastic downtown.
Melissa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you for your kind words. I am thrilled that you enjoyed our home. Come back soon!
Beautiful home, easy walk to the beach and downtown. Nice backyard. Sally answered all our questions and gave recommendations when asked. It was nice that there was a wagon and beach chairs at the house. I would definitely go back.
House was very clean. Kitchen is new and the rest has old house character and charm. Huge kitchen table that fit all of us very comfortably - my favorite part. Great backyard. Super easy walk to town.
We had a wonderful stay and the house was perfect for our group. We had two families with a total of 4 adults and 7 children. Plenty of space and beds. Sally was a great host with prompt communication and recommendations for activities around town. Thank you!
We really enjoyed it! Very clean, well maintained etc. We're actually looking forward to coming back to this location again next time.
It felt like visiting our house that we grew up in
We had a great stay in the house with a family of 9 plus one small dog. Charming, older house, very clean. We loved spending time in the backyard, having family dinners and just relaxing. Very close to town and the beach. One suggestion is to have the house rules/information printed out for the guests upon arrival.
We enjoyed our stay at Americana. It was exactly what we were looking for. We had lots of teens coming and going and needed an assortment of beds- just what we got!! Very good entertaining house. Nice to be able to bring our dogs. Backyard was spacious enough to play yard games and enjoy a nice cookout.
It is an older building but well maintained and roomy. We, including the kids, were amazed at the roominess and beauty of this home. They don't make them like this anymore. Modern kitchen and baths. Really nice outside area in a a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from downtown South Haven. Beds very comfortable. We would definitely stay again!
James B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Thanks James. So glad you and your family enjoyed our home. We hope to see you again soon.
Best. Sally
This is a wonderful home. Great location. Very clean. Plenty of entertaining spaces. Nice sized bedrooms and bathrooms. Very well appointed with linens and supplies. Close to beach and downtown. Oh and I can’t say enough about the air conditioning. Awesome. However the most awesome part was the host who literally saved our vacation when our original rental was cancelled abruptly. So kind and willing to accommodate. Thank you Sally! Both of the families who stayed are considering a return visit.
We had a great time staying at the Americana! The house was clean, lots of sunlight, great air conditioning and a huge backyard. The pictures really do not give this place justice, it’s so much bigger than it looks on the pictures. We had 2 families, 11 adults total, plenty of room and everyone loved how charming the house is. Kitchen was fully stocked and all 11 adults fit at kitchen table. Communication with Sally was detailed, we received all information, and Sally answered all questions promptly. Great location to beach and town, bonus that they have so many beach items we can use! ! Even our dogs enjoyed the stay! We will defiantly be back!
The house was very clean and had lots of room for us. The backyard is cute and was nice to have somewhere to sit and relax. It is a short walk to downtown so we were able to walk most places. We had 3 couples and all had their own room and bathroom which was nice. Plenty of towels and linens and the washer/dryer was nice to have. They have chairs for the beach and coolers but we did not use them, they were easy to see and available. Overall we had a great stay and would stay there again.
We had a great time as a family in this beautiful home. The kitchen was supplied with everything that we needed. More than enough paper supplies. Beautiful hardwood floors and moldings. Close to the downtown area and within walking distance. Very safe neighborhood. We would definitely recommend and stay there again. Plus this home is dog friendly! There were 10 of us in total. 8 adults and 2 children under 5. Check this place out!
Nice Older Home With Lots of Charm - Close to Town
Nice older home in peaceful neighborhood close enough to Pheonix street that you can walk to shop, eat or even go out to beach area. Sally was great to work with and answered what questions we had very quickly via text. She even went above and beyond and helped us locate a phone charger my son left and was willing to send it to me once we got home. If you enjoy older houses with little nooks and crannies to escape to this one might be worth checking out.
Second year in a row we stayed at this property. As before the home was wonderful in every way. Clean, spacious and plenty of everyday things normally needed such as towels, kitchen/dinner ware. And....very quiet! Nice backyard too. Close to main shopping area of South Haven (just a few blocks) and within walking distance to the beach. A "character" house built with craftsmanship you don't see anymore. Grandkids eagerly came with because they remembered staying here last year and enjoying themselves. Highly recommend.
We had a great weekend celebrating my sister’s 60th b-day with friends and family over Labor Day weekend. The house was just as it’s described. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the private backyard with campfire. It’s very close to all the downtown activity. We would definitely rent here again. Thank you for sharing you’rebeautiful home
Maria W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by sally newton resseguie
Hi my name is Sally. I will be your local host. I have worked in South Haven vacation rentals for 20 fun years. I live about 10 minutes from this home and I am happy to help however I can to make your stay super memorable and comfortable.
I spend my summer days helping guests and caring for my small inventory of vacation homes. I also enjoy boating and the beach and spending time with family and friends.
Once the weather cools, I enjoy catching up on reading and crafting and I adore estate sales.
Have a wonderful stay!
Why they chose this property
There are several reasons why Americana makes a great vacation home. #1 is that it is priced pretty economically compared to other homes in South Haven, but still comfortably accommodates 12 guests, is a five minute walk to downtown and a five minute drive or 15 minute walk to the beach plus great outdoor space for grilling, dining, and campfires. #2 is that it is a beautiful historic home in a quiet neighborhood with some of the oldest homes in town. Americana has large rooms, high ceilings, and beautiful old woodwork. If you cherish old homes, Americana is a great choice.
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