Private Pool 5 Minutes From Lake Michigan

Secluded 6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Home 5 Minutes From Lake Michigan with heated, private pool The pool will open for the 2025 season on May 9, and will close on Sept 22.

Located between the beach communities of South Haven and Saugatuck/Douglas, and the town of Fennville, 'Harvest Country' is home to wineries, art galleries, great dining, a ski area, bike trails, and multiple rivers and lakes for fishing and kayaking. Enjoy farmers markets, town festivals and the beach in the summer along with the gorgeous colors on display in the dense woods and rolling farmland in the fall.

House Rules: This property is not available for weddings, parties or high school/college events. The minimum age to rent the property is 27. No exceptions.

Stunning 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath Spanish Colonial style home in a park-like setting, perfect for families or groups. At the end of a long, private driveway, this one-of-a-kind custom home is located in the middle of 15 wooded acres, surrounded by large tracts of land on all sides. The 3600sf two-story home plus garage pool house / game room has three large living areas (two with fireplaces), beautiful views from all six bedrooms, two of which are on the main floor. The huge basement den features a 75" TV, large sectional, foosball and pool tables, as well as a wet bar and fireplace. The family room, which is open to the kitchen and dining areas, has a gas fireplace and 65" TV. The large recently updated kitchen features granite counters, custom tile backsplash, ultra-quiet dishwasher, French door refrigerator and electric cooktop/double oven and opens on to the family room and dining room. An additional refrigerator is located in the large laundry room behind the kitchen. YouTube TV and wireless internet included. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please let me know the breed and confirm that they are well-trained.

Summer Paradise: A heated, in-ground fenced pool is available to guests from early May through late September. The patio off the kitchen/dining/family room area includes a dining table for 10 plus an outdoor living room. Enjoy the fire pit and bird-watching in the back yard, outdoor games (provided), all secluded in the middle of the woods but just a short drive to the beach and town. Deer, turkeys and other wildlife roam the property.

Just a 5 minute drive from the property are multiple winery tasting rooms, a golf course, a beachfront Lake Michigan park, and a pumpkin patch with hay rides for autumn guests. Within a 10 minute drive is South Haven, with its charming downtown, farmers market, public beaches and lively riverfront. Other nearby attractions include Saugatuck/Douglas, Fennville, wineries with tasting rooms, breweries, numerous golf courses, antique markets, you-pick orchards, lakes with boat and kayak rentals, hike and bike trails, and many dining options.

Winter Wonderland: Enjoy the views of snow on the evergreen trees in the winter. The house has two furnaces and two fireplaces, and is quite cozy and warm in the winter. The nearby Kal-Haven trail is great for cross country skiing. A short drive away is the Bittersweet and Timber Ridge ski areas, where guests can downhill ski and snowboard; lessons, rentals and daily lift tickets available. Downtown South Haven has an open-air ice skating rink, open daily - skate rentals available, as well as coffee and hot chocolate next door!

Guests have access to the entire house and garage. We are close by and available by email, text or phone, but will otherwise stay out of your way! This is a special property - a custom built Spanish Colonial home with private pool, 15 wooded acres with many hardwood, evergreen and flowering trees and a lush lawn, surrounded by larger tracts of farmland. It is very private and quiet, with amazing views of the night sky, but is just a short drive from many area attractions and the towns of South Haven, Fennville and Saugatuck/Douglas. Plenty of parking! Large driveway area in front of the house.

The pool will open for the 2025 season on May 9, and will close on Sept 22. After booking is confirmed, guest and host will execute a separate rental agreement. It is a standard contract that is required by my insurance company and shouldn't contain any surprises.