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5 bed, family house. 2 min walk to downtown, and then 10 min to the beach!

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Welcome to H.O.M.E.S. Haven!
View of the front room which provides a variety of seating uses!
Superior room. King bed, 65 in TV. Walk in closet / infant room / work space.
14 person dining table! Plenty of room for large groups and large meals!
View of backyard, 7 person hot tub, grill, and gas firepit.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • South Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Erie Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Huron Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Michigan Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Ontario Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Superior Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 bed, family house. 2 min walk to downtown, and then 10 min to the beach!

Summary/TLDR:

-The house is a 3 min walk to downtown, a 10 min walk to the water, and a 13 min walk to the popular South Beach.
-7-person Hot Tub. Grill and firepit.
-5 bedroom. 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, 4 twin-over-full bunk beds, 1 day-bed that opens into a King/double-twin. TV in each bedroom (65 inch TV in master bedroom).
-2 bathrooms (1 bath, 1 shower).
-Versatile seating inside and outside of the house to accommodate groups of varying sizes!
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Welcome to H.O.M.E.S. Haven, a Victorian home--built on the first residential street in South Haven in the mid-late 1800s--updated with many modern conveniences, yet retaining its Victorian charm. Ready to host families and groups looking to enjoy the lovely town of South Haven. Only two blocks from downtown, 13 min walk to the beach, or if you want to ride around town, rent a golf-cart/scooter from South Haven Scooter Rental, just two blocks away.

H.O.M.E.S. is the acronym for the 5 great lakes, Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior.

Each room is named after one of the great lakes, which is pictured on each bedroom door.

Huron room:
Queen Bed
32-in TV

Ontario room:
Twin-over-full Bed
32-in TV

Michigan room:
Queen bed
Twin-over-full bunkbed
Window that faces lake Michigan (easier to see in winter, when foliage isn't blocking the view as much)
32-in TV

Erie Room:
Two twin-over-full bunkbeds
32-in TV

Superior room:
King bed
Walk-in private office space/closet/nursery
Ornate fireplace
65-in TV

The home boasts gigabit internet speeds for work or play. Power strips/lamps with USB charging ports are located conveniently throughout the home.

Downstairs, the dining room accommodates a 14-person table. The living room harbors a sectional and a swivel-loveseat with a large Frame TV over the ornate fireplace. The living room opens up into the spacious front room via large dividing pocket-doors. The front room holds a day bed (that can open up into a king/double-twin bed), a loveseat, an additional 6-person table and built in bookshelves with games.

Outside, the front and back porches invite you with relaxing seating. Grill up some meat for your party on the KitchenAid 5-burner gas grill or enjoy a nice soak in the 7-person Artesian Spas hot tub. In the evening, sit out in the yard by the firepit and roast some marshmallows. Or use the supplied bench-seat wagon and 4 camp-chairs to stroll down to the beach for a gorgeous sunset.

For families with young kids, we provide two pack-plays, two high chair/booster seats, a bassinet, as well as some toys and games in a little nook in which kiddos could play.

The laundry room has a large washer/dryer and changing space.

We will provide the following amenities: soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, coffee and tea, towels, extra sheets, 2 blow dryers, cleaning supplies.

Property manager

Nick Kellogg
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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
No fires in the fire place inside.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 bed, family house. 2 min walk to downtown, and then 10 min to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 bed, family house. 2 min walk to downtown, and then 10 min to the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 bed, family house. 2 min walk to downtown, and then 10 min to the beach! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 bed, family house. 2 min walk to downtown, and then 10 min to the beach! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of South Haven Center for the Arts and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty M.

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

Proposal Weekend

Amazing place to stay if you’re looking in South Haven. The hosts were extremely communicative and friendly. The house was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

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

Nice neighborhood

Big old house, we didn't get out much with one night stay, maybe next time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Wonderful Hosts!

The hosts are very quick to respond and we truly appreciate them accommodating our family! Beds were really comfortable, loved the game room space and the large dining table. Nice front porch and deck space too! We don't have young children but there are loads of nice features for families. Walking distance to lots of fun places!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cool house with great bones! Nice walk to the South Haven amenities and relaxing in the private hot tub was a plus! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Loved our stay!

The home was just what we were looking for! Fairly quick walk to restaurants and shops. Very close to the beach. There is also a large grocery store about a 5 minute drive away. When we had a questions they were extremely quick to respond. We truly had a wonderful time and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Perfect South Haven Getaway

Perfect South Haven VRBO for large groups. Stayed overnight for a Shower for my daughter in law to be. Tons of space and close to everything! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Randall R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Golf trip

Enjoyable stsy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Wonderful location!

Loved the location…very quick & easy walk into town. Loved how many beds were in this house. Everyone had their own bed! Host was quick to respond to questions prior to check-in. Host allowed us a late checkout, which was kind & allowed us to have a leisurely morning & brunch before checkout. Checkout was extremely easy. We were a large group. Four rolls of tp were given (2 upstairs, 2 downstairs). However, we were all middle-aged women who were not wasteful but had frequent bathroom needs. We ran out in the middle of the night upstairs. Maybe leave an extra upstairs. Hot tub was great. Fire pit is convenient because of it being gas-powered. Would be nice to have more chairs around fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia A.

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

Awesome!!!

We had a wonderful time! The hosts were very accommodating and helpful. The house was very roomy and beautiful. We definitely look forward to staying again through Julie and Nick!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Excellent location, phenomenal communication and attention to guest's comfort

We had an amazing stay. Everyone was comfortable, and we loved dining all together at the large dining table. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. The hosts were wonderfully communicative and helpful. I highly recommend staying here and would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily H.

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

Great time, but a couple of mishaps

The stay was great and our group had a lovely time. However there were a couple of things that didn’t work on the property but it was reasonably priced for the space and time for February.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

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

Great weekend, great cottage

We had a great time! Owner was so accommodating and easy to work with! House was well stocked, clean and very quaint! Everyone voted to come back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

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

Moms night out!

There was 10 of us and we had a wonderful day at this location! if the weather wasn’t raining, we could’ve walked downtown to do shopping and eating. The house was exactly how it portrayed online we loved all the seating and the large table to eat at. The property owners were so quick to respond to any question we had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste F.

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

Wonderful!

The house is beautiful, so much space, and could not have been a more perfect location! We’ll def be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nick Kellogg

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This is a family-owned house, we involve our kids and love teaching them the joy of hospitality!

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is the perfect place for families, far enough from the ruckus, yet close enough to walk :)

What makes this property unique

The uniqueness of this property lies in its setup for family gatherings. Furnished with a variety of sleeping arrangements suitable for many different families, and a 14-person table for the whole group to enjoy a meal together :)

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests