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❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House

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The loft with 8 twin beds (kids’ favorite)
The Roost of South Haven
Master bedroom with one king bed
Blue bedroom with 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed
Yellow bedroom with 1 queen bed and 1 daybed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14258.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Blue bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft/Kid bedroom

+4
8 Single Beds

Mater bedroom

1 King Bed

Yellow bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Downstair bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mater bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House

This quaint, cozy, cheerful remodeled historic spacious home is located at the heart of South Haven, just 8 mins walk to the beach, 4 mins walk to downtown and marina. It is perfect for family and friend gathering or some relaxing downtime in the charming beach town year-round.

The space
Bedrooms: all bedrooms are upstairs with blackout curtains
● Master bedroom: 2nd floor – 1 King bed
● Blue bedroom: 2nd floor – 1 Queen bed, 1 Twin bed
● Yellow bedroom: 2nd floor – 1 Queen bed, 1 Day bed
● Loft/Bedroom: 3rd floor – 8 Twin beds (kids’ favorite; no blackout curtains)

Bathrooms:
● Bathroom 1: Main floor – tub with shower
● Bathroom 2: 2nd floor – tub with shower
● Bathroom 3: 2nd floor in Master bedroom – tub with shower

Inside
✔ Formal Dining Table : seat 6
✔ Dining Table: seat 6
✔ Smart TVs with Disney+, ESPN+ and apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu) to sign in with your own accounts.
✔ Hair Dryer
✔ Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Toaster Oven, Kettle, Coffee Maker, Blender, and Water Filter Pitcher
✔ Plates, glasses, wine glasses, coffee cups, pots/pans, etc...
✔ Washer & Dryer
✔ Handheld Garment Steamer, Iron & Iron Mat
✔ Provide: Bath and Beach Towels, Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner, Paper Towel, Dish Soap, Detergent, Cleaning Supplies, Coffee, Decaf and Tea

☞ Kid Friendly (but not child proof): we've booster Seat, Strollers, Pack ’n Play and Bed Rail available for our young guests

Outside - side and front yard (no backyard)
✔ Outdoor Dining 1: seat 4
✔ Outdoor Dining 2: seat 6
✔ Front Porch Seating: seat 2
✔ Gas Grill
✔ Wood-burning fire pit
✔ Driveway Parking for 2 Big Cars or 4 Small Cars, and additional street parking spaces (on Erie St. only)

Guest access
➥ Entire House with exception for basement and owner's closets

➥ Stair to the loft/3rd floor has wide spacing. Small children must be carefully watched at all times to avoid injury

➥ House is not child proof

➥ The thermostat downstairs control heating/AC for the main floor and 2nd floor. The 3rd floor loft/bedroom has its own mini split AC air conditioner

➥ We require a copy of a valid government issued ID to verify the identity of the renter and the complete list of guests’ names before entry.

➥ Our property has devices for the safety and security of guests and the home. Any
attempt to turn off, damage, disrupt or remove these devices will lead to fines
and/or eviction without a refund. Ring doorbells and camera are monitoring the
outside of the property only.

Thank you for considering The Roost of South Haven for your vacation!

Property manager

Linda Dong
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ❤️ Short Walk to Sandy Beach, Downtown, Lakefront & Lighthouse ❤️ Spacious House located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Warner Vineyards, South Beach and South Haven Center for the Arts. Lake Michigan is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Family Wedding

Perfect place to stay during our son's destination wedding in SouthHaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Wonderful place, great location.

This house has tons of space and beds for a large group. Steps from downtown and around a 10 minute walk (with slow kids) to the beach or Kids Corner. Great location on the south beach side of South Haven. Loved the house, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Wedding Weekend

We shared this home with 3 other couples. These was definitely plenty of room for all of us. A good time was had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Girls trip

Very accommodating, we had a great time. Super close to shops and cafes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Golf weekend

Great place for golf, entertainment and comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Card Club Fall Excursion

Close to downtown, beach, great restaurants and safe area! We g go ad a wonderful time in South Gacen!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Girls trip

Great time and great location. Would return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Comfortable getaway

Wonderful place to stay. Stocked with lots of snacks, kitchen supplies, and toiletries. Comfortable and spacious. We had 6 adults and 5 children 6 and under staying and felt very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy r.

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

South Haven house

This house suited our needs perfectly and was in a great location. The house was well stocked with a beach wagon and chairs, towels, paper goods, everything! Beds were comfy and A/C worked well. Older house with character and very comfy living spaces. Loved the short walk to beach and town. Thank you for sharing your home with is!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Perfect family vacation!

We had a 4 day vacation on the 4th of July holiday week, with 7 adults and kids from 2 to 16 years old. The house was beautiful, clean, spacious, well-stocked and a few blocks from the beach. We were able to see great fireworks on the beach and watch the parade the next day in our front yard. The house is just as it is shown in the pictures and everyone had a great time. There was plenty to do for all. This is a perfect place for a family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

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

Awesome House Amenities!

Our family consisted of six adults and three children which included a 3, 4, and 5 year old. The house is very charming (aside from lots of upstair steps) and was full of everything you could think of! Such amenities included towels, chairs, wagon, toys for the lake; cups, saucers, wine glasses, pots, pans, plates, some food in cabinets, wonderful game room and games in the drawers. Comforts such as bedding, towels (folded like a heart in master bedroom) soap, conditioner, hair ties, etc. washer, dryer, a charming little outdoor area with party lights made this house very much like home. We appreciated all of these amenities - a trip to Michigan we will never forget. THANK YOU!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The Good and the Bad

The good - Very accessible to the beach and downtown. Walkable to everything we needed. Owner responded immediately with new, working code when access was delayed due to incorrect initial entry code. The bad - not updated, felt like an old college rental. Numerous bugs, and dust everywhere in house. Floors sloped, visible damage and building / structural issues throughout. Toilets would not fill back up with water after flushing, and bathroom garbage cans were needed to be used to transport water from sink to fill back of toilet to flush. Towel rack falling off wall, sinks backing up after brushing teeth. Dirty utensils and cookware found throughout drawers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aylin S.

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

Great family house

The house looks like the photos. It was cleaned and stocked with cleaners, paper towels, laundry, dishwashing tabs et al. We brought our own but were pleasantly surprised. The house is a straight shot downtown (2 or 3 blocks) as well as to the beach (6 blocks or so). We would definitely stay here again and we have stayed in multiple homes in South Haven. The location is very convenient, my kids said the same!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Great family house

We had our 4 adult children, 3 of whom are married, and our 5 young grandchildren. The house was comfortable. It is well situated, with an easy walk to downtown, South beach, and kids corner. We had a great week and we hope to return in the future. Our host was very responsive with questions we had and very helpful. We had a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

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

College Friends Reunion

This property was perfect for us. It was clean, spacious, and in a great location. Linda made everything simple with great communication and we had no issues. I recommend this property for anyone with a larger group looking for a West Michigan getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

FABULOUS BEACH HOME!

My friends and I (10 MSU alum) gathered here at this spacious home for a wonderful weekend reunion. The location is perfect; just a few blocks from town and the beach/lighthouse, as well as just a few minutes drive from the grocery store. The home was very large and had more than enough space for our 10 adults. The home was very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen and bathrooms were fully equipped. I have stayed in many home rentals before, and this stay had the convenience of a wonderful home rental and the luxury of a hotel; a perfect combo! Linda, the owner, was communicative, helpful and kind. I would highly recommend this property and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Linda Dong

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests