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Fun inside or out with game room, fenced yard and 1/2 mile to beach or town.

Family-friendly holiday home in South Haven

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Interior
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Chocolate

1 Queen Bed

Sunshine

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

+1
5 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fun inside or out with game room, fenced yard and 1/2 mile to beach or town.

Love this quiet neighborhood close enough to walk to town , beach, ‘kids corner’ play ground or the Van Buren Trail. At the same time far enough away to have a peaceful time in the large fenced in backyard. Play some pool in the basement or ping pong in the garage. Walk a 1/2 mile to the beach or town. Bring your own bike or hop on one provided and explore the Van Buren or Kal Haven Trails. Play some family board games after a meal at the large dinning table.
Only weekly rentals during the summer season from June through mid September with a turnover day of Saturday.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Please just leave used beds unmade so the cleaners know what beds have been used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
It is a weekly rental in Summer and turn over day is Saturday.
Check in is after 4PM and check out is before 10AM.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

South Haven is home to this holiday home. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 14 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun inside or out with game room, fenced yard and 1/2 mile to beach or town. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fun inside or out with game room, fenced yard and 1/2 mile to beach or town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun inside or out with game room, fenced yard and 1/2 mile to beach or town.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun inside or out with game room, fenced yard and 1/2 mile to beach or town. located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and South Haven Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Great location!

We loved our family gathering at this property. Plenty of room to spread out and find things to do for all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda O.

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

Great location

Location to beach and town was perfect. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need. Lots of games, books, everything you would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great cottage

We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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

Perfect stay in South Haven

We will definitely come back to this property! The location was perfect. The house had everything we needed. Communication with host was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

J. M.

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

Great home

Great property with a beautiful yard. Everything you need for a vacation and more! Loved the ping pong table. Walking distance to beach and town. Just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

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

Convenient and nice

Property was neat and clean. Everything worked fine the fenced in yard was a big plus as we brought the dog along. Located just 6 blocks from the lake front
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

So much fun!

I stayed with my daughters and their kids and we had a blast! The location is perfect. The older kids could ride bikes or walk to the beach or downtown. The house had everything that we needed, and plenty of room to spread out. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

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

Great experience!

This was one of two houses in South Haven that we rented for our family vacation. Loved the location of this house. It was super clean. The back yard was perfect for my son's dogs. And the garage with a ping pong table, bikes and multiple other games/summer supplies was a nice perk. We look forward to renting this house again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

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

South Haven cottage close to the beach

Great location in a nice neighborhood and comfortable accommodations. Plenty of things to do in the area - blueberry picking, rocking hunting, hiking, peach picking. And most of all - the beach! Making sand castles, and jumping waves on some days and paddle boarding on others. There were plenty of games available at the cottage for rainy days, but we didn't even need them to keep busy. Also bikes and ping-pong and a pool table. Dog friendy too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Jim J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property Pros: Well stocked with amenities in kitchen, paper products high quality. Cool looking old time kitchen cabinets. Nice clothes washer and dryer in basement. Good activities like bikes, pool table, ping pong. Owner provided bikes were a big plus for us (retired). Too far to walk to downtown and the pier for us (10 blocks). Very fast internet, which is unusual in most rentals. Good communication with owner.Property Cons that will prevent our return visit: yard with tall grass and overgrown weeds concerning particularly for our dog - she had a tick shortly after we arrived and chewed at her paws throughout our stay. The very small "patio area" was unusable due to overgrowth and dirty table/chairs. Grass was high for half our stay until finally mowed (but still not trimmed). Very badly overgrown and obviously unattended landscape. Frequency of large black ants. These were not typical of the tiny brown ants seen all over the sidewalks in South Haven. Ants traps were placed throughout the kitchen windows and floor upon our arrival. After killing ants daily, we called owner and got access to ant spray but still not what you expect to do on vacation. Downstairs bath consisted of shower at one end of basement and very small 1/2 bath in the other end. Very inconvenient. Overall, may be suitable for families with kids but not what we expected.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, location and amenities were excellent. We had an enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, perfect distance to town, the beach and the kalhaven trail! Dogs loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall L.

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

Excellent Stay

I highly recommend this house. Our family had a great time and used the provided bikes every day. It’s a great location in South Haven that we all really enjoyed. My children also enjoyed the pool table and ping pong tables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Nice home, best suited for families

Stayed here with some friends for an event at the race track nearby. Tons of small beds and plenty to do. (Games, pool table, bicycles, ect) Would recommend to families with several kids more so than a group of buddies for the track.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Great location and my dog was so happy!

Nice, quiet neighborhood close to blue stairs, Kid's Park, and downtown. The fenced in double lot yard was great for our dog! This was our second time staying here and hopefully will be able to do so again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Summer in September

We came during off-season, but the weather was perfect. We enjoyed the house and property. We didn't cook in the kitchen; it really didn't lend itself to that. The basement bathroom and shower were confusing and awkward, but we got used to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther Q.

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

Great place for kids

Although the house is not large, we really enjoyed that there were so many different areas for the kids to play. Ping pong was a big hit and the house was well stocked for the beach and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great for family

A lovely older home with alot of activities for high energy children, bikes, pool table, games, etc. Indoors looked freshly painted and clean. For two older folks like my husband and I it wasnt a good fit but only because it was further away from the beach and downtown than what we were used to walking. Totally acceptable for younger folks though! A big backyard that was fenced in which was great for our two small dogs but no outside light for bedtime potty breaks and not a great patio to sit at but that is just a cosmetic issue that could easily be addressed. Overall whats important is it was clean and comfortable and in a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

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

Spot on, Spot

Awesome location to beach/town/kids park! House was well maintained, and the multiple games (pool, ping pong, air hockey) were a huge hit with the little one. Host was accommodating and quick to respond to any question I had. We literally walked to the beach access and downtown everyday without issue. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ives G.

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

Close to everything nice house

Conveniently located, very pleasant owner. This was our 2nd stay here. Great yard for the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Mark was great and the home is big, very clean and excellently located.

We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Great Getaway

Perfect location for a fall getaway. Easy to get to the beach, Saugatuck and St joe. Weather was a little cool but we didn’t mind at all. Our dog loved the back yard. Grandkids came over for a day and loved all the toys and games. Thanks Mark!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Love staying here!

Beautiful house and great location! Close to the beach, short walk to downtown, close to Kids Corner Park. This was our 3rd year here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Great family house

We have stayed in South Haven for several years now and this home has been our favorite. The home is bigger than the pictures make it seem and the amount of entertainment available was awesome. The kids loved having their own bunk room upstairs and there was a tv and nintendo wii for them to use. The pool table in basement is awesome and what a great space - there is a tv with cable down there too, perfect for after the kids go to bed. I could also see that being a great place for older kids to hang out. The kitchen was clean and I loved that the fridge was empty. I hate it when you arrive at a rental to someone's mystery foods left "for your use." The dishes were just right for cooking meals at the house and the gas stove made me VERY happy. There isn't a dishwasher but we didn't mind, a dish drying rack was available and we made quick work of cleaning up. We loved that the large table and chairs were quality, not some cheap Target or IKEA set you see at some rentals. This truly felt like a home. The yard was great, full fenced in and with a hose for rinsing off after the beach. The garage is like a bonus space - there were beach toys and chairs to use and the ping pong table provided hours of enjoyment too. It was nice there was three spaces to park off the street. We felt very comfortable here and were only a few blocks from both the beach and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Great vacation!

We had a wonderful trip to south haven and enjoyed this house very much. It is close enough to bike to town, the beach, some playgrounds, even tennis courts! The house was very clean and was perfect for our family (us, our 4 kids, and grandparents) We cooked all our meals in the house, and while the kitchen is small, it worked out fine. There was plenty of room for all of us around the table. My kids enjoyed the upstairs room, and we all played lots of bean bag toss in the backyard. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Ailes

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Although we live in the Chicago area, we grew up in Michigan and always wanted a place in this beautiful state. I am a retired science teacher and my wife is a retired swim instructor. Our son currently is teaching math and science in Quito, Ecuador.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a place for small family reunions. We had to have excellent swimming, good bicycling, and things to do within walking distance. South beach, 1/2 mile west, has excellent swimming and there are 2 nice bicycle trails, the paved Van Buren Trail running 5 miles south and the limestone Kal Haven trail running 33 miles east. Plus there are many back roads suitable for biking. The cute little town of South Haven is just a half mile north with many shops, fine restaurants and a movie theater.

What makes this property unique

Sunsets over Lake Michigan, kayak or canoe up the Black River or take a boat ride out on Lake Michigan.

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