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Lake Views!! Steps to Blue Stairs, Beach, Kids Corner, & walk to downtown.

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Exterior
Large open living space
Living space
living space
View from the inside, view of the lake!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10190.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • North Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Views!! Steps to Blue Stairs, Beach, Kids Corner, & walk to downtown.

2025 Open Now! Only a few weeks left for summer!

Your private home get away! Escape the hotels and large crowds and enjoy time on Lake Michigan. This spectacular home is located in the first block near South Beach and is a destination spot for families and friends. Have a seat on the wrap-around deck to BBQ, socialize, and enjoy the views and waves of Lake Michigan. Clear views of the amazing sunsets from the front deck. Steps to the beach!

This year, we have completely redone the large deck that wraps around the house, as well as added a larger deck in the back. It's bigger, better, and a wonderful viewing spot for the sunset over the lake.

When you step inside, an open-floor plan greets you and features a large great room with many windows to enjoy the summer breezes and a view of the lake. A kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances and an island, and a large dining area to entertain is equipped with everything you need for your stay. The large main-floor primary bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room make the home comfortable for guests of all ages. Head up stairs and find 3 bedrooms and a full-bath: two are nicely sized for queen beds, and the third is a bunk room, sleeping as many as 4-6 guests!

Ready for a stroll? You're one-block from the beach, Kid's Corner park, and St. Basil's Church! The South Haven Pier, an ice-cream at Kilwin’s or breakfast/shopping in downtown can all be yours in a 10 minute walk. Wifi and premium cable TV, parking is not a problem on this public street home with a large driveway and a garage.

Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook at home or grill on the deck while enjoying the sunset.

The house has everything you need for your beach visit. A wagon for bringing your things to the beach. Beach toys, beach chairs, sun shelters, umbrellas, etc.

The shady back yard has a hammock for relaxing and naps outdoors.

In the winter, enjoy ice skating downtown, skiing in Bittersweet, or holiday shopping on Phoenix Street!


Key Features:

Large Deck

Open Floor Plan

Open Kitchen with New Stainless Steel Appliances

Private Yard w/Grill

Kids Corner Park (1 Block)

South Beach Blue Stairs (1 Block)

Downtown (8 Blocks)

Nautical Bunk Room

Pack & Play, Booster Seats (2), Baby Gate, Rocking Chair, Kids Dishes Cups Silverware, Kids Toilet Seats

Wi-Fi/Premium Cable

Hair Dryer

Keurig Coffee Maker

Crockpot

Beach Chairs, Toys, Life Jackets, Umbrellas

Hammock in Shaded Backyard

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$200 Cleaning Fees charged on top of rental stay.

NO smoking or pets allowed in this home or property.

No Parties

Sunday Check In Check Out During Peak Season, 7 Night Minimum Stay in July. June and August 4 night minimum.

Property manager

Stephanie Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 the city centre and on a lake. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • North Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Views!! Steps to Blue Stairs, Beach, Kids Corner, & walk to downtown. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Views!! Steps to Blue Stairs, Beach, Kids Corner, & walk to downtown. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Views!! Steps to Blue Stairs, Beach, Kids Corner, & walk to downtown. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Views!! Steps to Blue Stairs, Beach, Kids Corner, & walk to downtown. located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tami U.

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

Labor day weekend

Great location. Beautiful home. Very clean. Well stocked. Loved the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Family get away in South Haven

Clean, close to the lake great views
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee K.

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

Ohanna house

We returned again to Ohanna house and enjoyed it immensely! The owners are always responsive. The location is great and we enjoyed the beach so much! Always look forward to our Lake Michigan stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

July in South Haven

Nice place to stay. Great location. Plenty to do and see. Relaxing. Outstanding sunsets. Only rains at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Fabulous family location

Stephanie is the ultimate host and the home has everything a multigenerational family could want for summer fun in Michigan. That porch! The view! We found the beach toys this year and put them to use. This is our second visit. Thank you so much for working with us and helping with the weather advisories.😉
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn V.

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

Perfection!

This is a lovely home that thoughtfully welcomes you with every detail cared for. Clean, well-appointed and comfortable, there's nothing you lack at Ohana House. The location is amazing. You can see the lake from the spacious front deck! Most importantly, the owner is caring and communicative - a gracious host. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Annual Family Tradition

Our entire family of ten with five adults and five children all love staying in South Haven in the comfortable Ohana House. This annual trip has provided great experiences for everyone. The owner of this home is a gem. Whenever we needed support, she immediately responded. We have so many sweet memories in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Great location

This house was located in beautiful South Haven. It was a great size with plenty of room for my family of 5 adults and 2 small children. It could comfortable hold even more people. The deck was great. Quick communication from Stephanie. It was within a block walk to a Kids corner park. The park was perfect for children of a variety of ages. The house is located about 1 block walk to the blue stairs that lead to Lake Michigan. Beach by the blue stairs was great and not busy. It was an easy walk to everything in downtown South Haven. Would highly recommend this house and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilyn m.

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

Ohana means family

We had a wonderful time at this house. The owner was very helpful, the house was beautifully kept and our grandkids had a great time at the nearby beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W., Dayton, Ohio

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

Wonderful Stay

My family and I had the most wonderful week in South Haven at the Ohana House! The house and location exceeded all of our expectations. There is so much to do in the area (and kid friendly!). When the kids napped we enjoyed spending time out on the deck with the beautiful view. We would definitely recommend Ohana House and would love to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee K.

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

Ohana house stay

We have returned to this property for several summers. We always enjoy our stays. The property has everything we need and the owners are always very responsive. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn V.

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

South HEAVEN!

A beautiful, well-appointed home welcomed us to South Haven. It is clean and comfortable, big and bright. The new deck is really spacious and I can see Lake Michigan from here. The owner has prepared every detail thoughtfully and provides good effective communication every step of the way. The Ohana House made South Haven heavenly for me and my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Family Memories

We returned to this comfortable home for the third time. Even though the weather was not our best, the vacation was one of our favorites. Inside games, leisurely conversations, walks downtown were all enjoyed. This is one of our happy places!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda A.

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

Great house and location

Beautiful home. Walking distance to lake and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Great.

Great memories made at a fantastic home perfect for my family of 9.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee K.

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

August stay

As in past years, we had a wonderful time at Ohanna House. Everything you need is provided so it makes planning so much easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

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

Awesome Week!

Loved the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

South Haven Vacation

While we have vacationed in South Haven for many years this was our first stay at Ohana House. The house was beautiful and in a great location. We had some minor issues at the beginning of our week but the owners were very responsive and took care of things immediately. I would recommend it to any one looking for a fun place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Wonderful South Haven Memories

This was our second stay in this home in South Haven, Michigan. Our family had a wonderful time in this great location. The kids loved the Kids’ Corner playground, the beach, and the playground on the beach. Our host was so supportive when we contacted her about one issue. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Perfect get away for extended family

This house had everything we needed and more. Great location and views of the lake! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

The house was perfect for our family. Very kid friendly.

This house worked very well for our family of 9 which includes our 5 yo and 20 month old grandsons. The kitchen is very well stocked including plates, cups, utensils and booster seats for the kids. Great location. Just a short walk to the beach and walkable distance to downtown. The house had a great deck we enjoyed sitting on and great play area for the youngest. If we make it back to South Haven, we try to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Amazing beach getaway

Wonderful home. Has everything you need. View from front porch exceeded our expectations. Stephanie is an excellent host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

This property has it all

From communication with Stephanie, the house, the amenities, the location...Ohana House has it all. Everything needed for kids is supplied. The beds are very comfortable. The rooms are good sized. This older home is airy and open; clean, updated and very cute. The location is awesome. We walked and rode our bikes to town and the beach easily, multiple times during our stay. The view from the front patio is so nice. The surrounding area is very pretty and the parks nearby, both down the street and at the beach are convenient with kids. If you sleep with the windows open you can hear the waves. Many details were thought of and put into this home. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale D., Carmel, IN, USA

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

Wonderful Beach Trip

Stephanie is a wonderful and responsive host. The location of this property couldn't be better and the home was very well equipped for my three small children. We did encounter an issue with a failed appliance during our stay and Stephanie had a repair person out that same day, which happened to be a Sunday. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

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

Long Weekend

Plenty of room for family with teenagers or young kids. One master on the main floor is good for family with infants, while older kids and adults are upstairs. Open floor plan for games and TV watching is great for the family to hang out. 3-minute walk to beach but 15-minute walk to main part of town. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Smith

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We purchased this house in 2018 as a family beach getaway. We've enjoyed sharing it with other families as well over the past year! We live in Northwest Indiana (after spending 12 years in Chicago) so South Haven is a quick drive for us. We love spending time here all year round. My husband and I have two boys, 9 and 6 years old.

Why they chose this property

We knew this was THE house as soon as we walked in the door. The proximity to the water and the amazing views was a big selling point. In addition, the open floor plan and spacious bedrooms made this a great choice for us. We love spending time here, walking to the beach or downtown. We take our kids to Kids Corner Park daily as it is right in our backyard. With just a few steps to the beach, you cannot beat the location. Especially since you can watch the sunset from the deck. It is a great location and we've worked over the last year to make sure it is equipped for all other families to enjoy it as well!

What makes this property unique

The view is the best feature of the house, but over the last year we have put a ton of work in updating and improving the property to make sure it is perfect for all our guests. You will find everything you need here for a comfortable stay. We just put a brand new wrap around deck on the entire house, perfect for viewing the sunset. We also updated the back deck so you can sit in the shade in the back yard. The well appointed kitchen means you will have all the tools you need for entertaining and staying in if you don't want to walk downtown to dinner. Relax in the shade on the hammock in the backyard or enjoy some sun on the front deck. We've also made an effort to make sure people with kids are comfortable here and have everything they need. Having two kids ourselves, we know how much 'stuff' you need to travel with, so we try and provide at least some of that for you to make your trip easier:) We have a garage and long driveway for parking multiple cars. The location is perfect for going to the beach or walking downtown. The street is a quiet street and perfect for a relaxing vacation.

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English

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