THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH!

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The Oakland North is one of South Haven's remaining historic landmarks.

Relax and watch the sunset with an ice cold beverage from the front patio!

The front patio is also a great place to start your day with a cup of coffee.

Private and spacious back deck. Natural gas Weber barbecue. No changing tanks!

First Floor has open plan design, great for socializing and large families.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

Michigan Maritime Museum
‪7 min walk‬
Kal Haven Trail
‪3 min drive‬
South Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Oakland North is our home and is available for rent to mature, responsible and respectful families only. If you are looking to rent a place to host a party of any sort, please do not consider the Oakland North. We ask all of our guests to be very considerate of our neighbors and keep both voice and music levels to a minimum. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with being both good guests and good neighbors while staying in our home.

The Oakland North is a historic landmark building which was built in 1927 and originally known as Mendelson's Oakland Hotel. In the 1970's it was converted into two separate residences and the north half provides over 2200 square feet of beautiful living space. There are four spacious bedrooms (two queen beds, one full bed and the fourth bedroom has two sets of twin bunk beds) with three full bathrooms. Note: We added an ensuite master bathroom on the second floor in Spring 2023. It is both beachy and beautiful!

The Oakland North boasts all of the original architectural details of a bygone era including ten foot high ceilings, arched double hung windows with true divided lights, original oak hardwood flooring on the entire first floor, heart pine wood flooring on the second floor, stain grade millwork trim throughout with operable transom vents above the second floor bedroom doors. The feeling of the home is truly unique and feels as if you are in a historic turn of the century beach house. The finishes, fixtures and furnishings all add to the overall casual relaxed feeling and remind you that you are 'away from it all'.

While we love animals, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home. Please do not ask us if we will make an exception to this rule.

Please check our availability calendar to see if your desired dates are available. If your dates are not available, send us a message anyway. We might be able to accommodate your family at one of our other homes.

Thanks for taking the time to read our VRBO listing. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that we can accommodate your family as our guests in South Haven at the Oakland North!

Property manager

Michael Biedermann

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We welcome children.

Events

No events allowed

No parties at any time.

Pets

No pets allowed

We do not allow pets in our home at any time.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed on the property.

Mature, responsible and respectful guests only.

We have an all is quiet policy after 10:00PM.

Children must be supervised at all times.

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

Note from host: No parties at any time.

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 near theme parks and near the beach. Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Kids Place Park and Breedsville 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

North Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Michigan Maritime Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
South Haven Center for the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
South Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

Bangor Station - 15 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marissa J.

25 Aug 2024

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

Great Location

We had a great week in South Haven. The rental was perfect for what we needed! We loved the location and the front seating area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

9 June 2024

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

Great place to stay!!

We loved the house and the location was unbeatable. The property manager was more than accommodating for us which we greatly appreciated. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

1 July 2024

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

Perfect north beach getaway

We could not of been happier or more impressed with the location & proximity to the beach & lake for the price. Accurately described & would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

14 Oct 2024

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

Wedding bliss

We flew in from NYS for a weekend family wedding and the house was perfect to accommodate the 7 of us. It had plenty of towels for everyone! The house was spacious, clean and tons of couches to relax and watch some weekend college football before our family wedding. We would definitely rent here again should we come to town again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARJIE G.

9 July 2022

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

South Haven a Summer Beach Gem

Oakland North was a well appointed and well located place to stay in South Haven. Our family's week enjoyed a delightful summer vacation there only a block or so from North Beach. I can easily recommend this lodging.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

11 July 2023

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

Great Stay

Great stay overall. Amazing location— 3 block walk to beach. House is stocked with all the essentials. A fire pit / way to roast s’mores would be a great addition

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

3 Aug 2024

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

Amazing

Oakland North is a beautiful, historic, yet renovated home. It had everything. We can see the lake from the front on the house.....so sunsets were spectacular. Plus it's not many steps to slip down the the beach concession for a blue moon ice cream cone!! Highly recomment.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asher K.

5 July 2023

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

Wonderful place to stay!

My family and I stayed at this property and had a wonderful time! The location is unbeatable- 2 minute walk to North Beach and an easy walk into town. The house comfortably fit 7 adults and 2 children and was very clean. The living room was spacious and the kitchen was updated. The back deck made for a great second outdoor hang out for the family. The host was easy to communicate with and the check in/out process was seamless and easy. Would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

30 June 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

The Oakland North was perfect for our group of three couples and four teenage girls. The girls loved being together in the bunk bed room. The beautiful beach is just a block or so away. Fun shopping and restaurants nearby. We spent part of a day in Saugatuck which is just a short 20 minute drive north. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

21 July 2024

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

Perfect location in a Beautiful Home

We were 2 families of 5 with children ages of 11-18 and this home lent itself perfectly to accommodate all of them. The home is full of charm and was perfectly appointed with all you’d need. I especially enjoyed all of the extra bedding and towels on sight and fans in the bedrooms. The home is located perfectly between the town and the beach. Very walkable. The kids were able to “do their own thing” while still being close by. Communication with Michael was easy and he was very responsive. If we could give this home 10 stars we would. We hope to be back again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C., Louisville. KY

17 June 2023

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

Best rental ever!

The house was just beautiful and had everything you could need. It was large, beautiful and homey. The kitchen and appliances, as well as the upgraded bathrooms were amazing. The host was very communicative and available for anything we might need but they supplied more than we needed. We will definitely be back and rent again. It was a short walk to the beach and close to restaurants, brewpubs and the other places like Saugatuck and Douglas that we like to visit. South Haven has such a nice beach as well as great restaurants, shops and bars. We loved the bakery right down the street.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 June 2023

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

Michigan beach property

This property is right across the street from North Beach in South Haven, Michigan. This is our second year renting in South Haven. We love this area - so much to do. This neighborhood is safe, quiet and close to the beach, playgrounds and marina. The house is a renovated 1927 hotel. New and old together in this property. 4 BR upstairs. 3 Bath. Works for a crowd. We had 9 people - extended family group.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laura g.

21 Sept 2015

Perfect house!

The Oakland North is the perfect place for a great getaway! The house has so much history and charm, not to mention that it is stocked with more than just the basics, including toys and games that kept us entertained for hours. Both the front and back of the home have beautiful views, and the back deck is the perfect place to gather at the end of a fun filled day. The beach and the marina are just short (minute or two) walks from the house (both literally right down the road). The owners are amazing as well and provided great and quick feedback and tips as we got ready for our trip. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation home and/or location. In fact, just a few days after we got back from our trip, we booked the same house for our vacation next summer!

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle Weiner C., Chicago

8 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful, comfortable and well placed

We love staying at the Oakland North! We have stayed here before and love this place. The owners are welcoming and responsive and their home is gorgeous, cozy and luxurious. The place is fully stocked with everything you need for cooking, entertaining, and relaxing. Out the front door is a view of Lake Michigan and gorgeous sunsets over the lake, and out the back is a view of the marina and the town across the river. There are also cozy outdoor spaces for relaxing both front and back. The neighborhood is awesome for walks, with the beach and the riverwalk right outside. This home is also in easy walking distance from a beautiful park, the marina and charming downtown South Haven. If you're more adventurous, there are also a number of great parks and trails nearby. We were lucky enough to catch the end of the fall color on this trip and took a leisurely hike in a nearby nature preserve - truly beautiful! We look forward to our next trip to South Haven! Thank you, Oakland North!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juston M.

12 Sept 2022

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

Perfect location

We could not have asked for a better experience and have begun plans for our next stay. The property was not only as great as advertised, but the property manager was quick to respond and had thorough instructions. A+!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

10 Sept 2022

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

Great Location, Clean and Tidy

Very cute place to stay with easy access to beach and downtown South Haven. Family room into kitchen set up was great. Front patio area was a huge bonus to sit out with drinks and watch sunset. Very clean and tidy. Definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

2 Sept 2020

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

North beach

We enjoyed our stay at this house. There was plenty of room for everybody! If and when you get new beds I would get king beds in my opinion. We are use to king beds so the beds seemed small. The great thing is your right down the street from Lake Michigan (like 1 min)! This place is awesome!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay T.

2 Sept 2020

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

Great place for a family vacation

We (and our kids) loved the Oakland North! Great location (short walk to a park and even shorter walk to the beach), and great space for children to play both inside and outside. Ideal sleeping setup for families, as there are multiple rooms that can accommodate couples and our kids loved the bunk beds!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Bernie J.

28 July 2020

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

The Oakland

Michael is a wonderful host. We had a issue with dirty dishes but it was probably done by previous renters. Michael didn’t know about it till we told him. It is a wonderful location and a great place to stay. I would stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

28 Aug 2019

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

We were very SATISFIED

Keep Doing What Your Doing

10/10 Excellent

patty b.

27 Sept 2018

Great location

Well appointed property

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

6 Sept 2018

Great family house!

We really enjoyed our long weekend at this house with some of our kids and grandkids ! Lots of room to spread out. We loved the history of the house and the character. So close to the beach we walked there a few times each day and walked to Bunde’s Bakery every morning. Owner was always quick to respond to questions! Very clean too!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dale D.

22 Aug 2017

Loved it!

We loved our time at the Oakland North! It was a great place for our extended family vacation. South Haven and the beach were both fantastic!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

26 July 2017

We All Love It!

I have rented a number of South Haven summer homes. This year, my daughter, son-in-law, son, and almost 14-year-old twin grandsons got to The Oakland North (our first time) before my husband and I did. He and I were greeted with huge smiles and shouts of THIS IS FANTASTIC! IT'S SO NICE! HURRY UP AND COME IN! And so we did to a week of clean, comfortable, spacious, well stocked accommodations. We appreciated the washer and dryer, the parking in the back for two vehicles, the front porch and lawn sitting areas, the back patio with its sitting and eating area, the grill, the grassy play area, and the lovely flowers. There's WiFi, cable TV, books, and games. One can easily walk to the beach, downtown, and all places in between. Michael Biedermann is a pleasure to deal with. The very best thing I can say is that we're going back to the Oakland North next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

23 July 2017

Perfect

Beautiful home in a wonderful location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Michael Biedermann

We are parents of four teenagers. We wanted a beach house to escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life and focus on family.

Why they chose this property

Historic Monroe Park is our neighborhood which is directly adjacent to the North Beach on South Haven's North Shore. The key to this location is there are no huge hills nor endless staircases to climb up and down when going to and from the beach. Kind of an important thing to remember with small children and grandparents who want to join you down at the waters edge.

Remember… 'Location. Location. Location.'

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the easy access to the North Beach as well as the less than ten minute walk to downtown South Haven. Once the groceries are purchased, there is no need for your car again. Even if you do need something from the store, you can walk two blocks to North Side Memories which is a small, privately owned convenience store and deli. We have said it so many times but it is true... once you cross the draw bridge, it feels as though all of life's struggles seem to be lifted. We hope you are able to experience the same feeling!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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2 bathrooms

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