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Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean

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Outdoor dining
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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • South Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean

Our yellow cottage is located right in South Haven. The historic downtown shopping, restaurants, beaches, pier, and marinas are just a 5 minute drive away. We offer two bedrooms (1 wt king, 1 wt queen), spacious living room with a sleeper sofa. Laundry on site and a pretty nice size back yard.
Check In: anytime after 3. Check out: 10 am
The cottage was once affiliated with the Hotel Nichols right downtown. Although the hotel sold in fall 2017. You can check out our reviews on Trip-advisor. We are ranked #1.

Property manager

Joanna
Premier Host

Languages

English, Polish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
NO SMOKING NO VAPING INSIDE OR AROUND HOUSE

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. 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. The Fun Park and Kids Place Park are also worth visiting. 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

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • South Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown South Haven, close to everything, family friendly, very clean located?

Located in South Haven, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Bronson South Haven Hospital and Lake Michigan. South Beach and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation getaway!
So impressed with the amenities of this property. We wanted for nothing and it was so comfortable and homey. Would recommend and will definitely rebook for our next trip to South Haven!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Easy drive to town, restaurants, shops and a beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot For South Haven Stay!
Excellent, quiet spot near downtown South Haven. Within walking distance of most amenities for those willing and able and easily drive-able! Check-in process was smooth and easy (took me a second to discover the lockbox). Very clean and welcoming. No issues during our stay, great communication, easy check out process! Great spot for couples looking for a quiet getaway and even works well for small families such as my own!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
The place is cute. It was very comfortable. The only thing the laundry container was empty and we do the laundry upon checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage
We had a great few days at this cozy cottage! Clean and pretty well stocked. Great location, an easy bike ride to town, the beach, and the Kal-Haven trailhead. Just a couple things to note. First you should update your pictures on your listing. 2 nice sized couches are now in the living room, making the room a comfy place to relax after a busy day. Only 2 negatives: the bathroom needs a fan to ventilate, and please remove the red lobster trivet. My friend made tea and sat the hot teapot on it. When she lifted the tea pot to get her second cup, the trivet stuck to the bottom of the kettle, then released and landed on her foot. It’s cute, but not safe. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great SH rental!
The house was well equipped and maintained. Thank you for a great visit to South Haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent!
From the booking to the communication to the cleanliness, location, etc … everything always great. Love the location, close to town. We rented a golf cart to get around town and just had a fantastic stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katrina b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood
Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baxie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perfect Stay
This little house was the perfect place four our family of four to stay. The neighborhood felt very safe and the neighbors were friendly, we were a close drive to everything, the house was stocked with whatever we needed, and it was very cute! It seemed like updates had been done since the photos were taken and it was very adorable and beachy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, restful location, yet close enough to town
The house was very clean, homey, uncluttered, and comfortable. The kitchen supplies met all of our needs, and we enjoyed the King bed. The check in/out was very easy. We would return if visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fireworks ‘24
Everything was clean and ready on our arrival. The place was very inviting and smelled great as well! Having sone extras, such as baggies and coffee was a huge bonus. Would recommend and happily book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keila N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall Good
Overall a good rental for our time in South Haven. Location was good, not really walkable but only a short couple of minutes in the car to any place we needed to go. House was clean and had anything we needed. A couple of cons or things that would make it better- -bedrooms are very bright with sheer/white curtains. Some darker window curtains would have been nice. -the larger bedroom had several cubicle shelves filled with decorations (not shown in photos) that was a challenge to keep my 2 young kids away from. -some game boards or small tote of toys would have been nice for kids/families
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rediana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Find!
My friends and I stayed and had the best time! South Haven was lovely and the house was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homie home
I recently stayed at this lovely rental home, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The home was incredibly cozy and welcoming, with charming decorations that made me feel like I was in my own space. Everything was spotless and well-maintained, with a fully stocked kitchen and all the essentials readily available. The check-in process was seamless, and I appreciated the ease of getting into the home without needing to meet the host in person. Parking was convenient, both in the driveway and on the street. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep after a long day at work at GridLife (10am-1:30am every day 😅). The only minor issue I encountered was the lack of extra garbage bags (unless I just couldn't find them), but this was a very small inconvenience in an otherwise perfect stay. Thank you so much for hosting us; we had an amazing weekend and look forward to returning in the future! ❣️ -Niki -Euphoric Dreamers 🦋
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Nice clean place, very convenient short drive to downtown Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accomodations & very nice owner!!!
Very clean, perfect place to stay, comfortable beds, & owner was super kind. Highly recommend. Will book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We were very impressed by the cleanliness of the yellow cottage. The kitchen and bathroom were very well stocked with anything you would need for an extended stay, as well as plenty of extra linens in the bedrooms. The location was perfect, just a short 5 minute drive from downtown or the beach. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute house
Cute house, only 1 bath. Lots of dishes and cups/mugs, nice washer and dryer and lots of cleaning supplies. Quiet neighborhood. No dishwasher.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Wish there was a dishwasher
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Valencia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer getaway
House was nice and clean. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
We had a wonderful stay for our girls trip. We will definitely be back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Yellow Cottage
We had a great time here. It was the perfect size our family of 4. My son is 4 and daughter is 7. We spent most of the time in the back yard and enjoyed the peace and quite. We are hoping we can stay there again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
"Little Yellow Cottage"
It was a little further away from town and beach than we thought. Didn't feel it was safe to bike to town to Van Buren bike trail or Beach. We made it work by just driving downtown, and to North Beach and to bike trail. Other than that it was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my stay
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joanna

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All of our homes and cottages are family owned. We take immense pride in them.
They are personally checked after every single cleaning as we own the cleaning service that services the area. We live in the area and are available for immediate response.

We have been in the hospitality business for over 20 years now. Our family used to
Historic Hotel Nichols Inn, sold so mom can retire. We have over 50 years in the cleaning service industry and service countless summer homes in the area.

We were rated #1 on Trip Advisor and strive to provide the same service with the cottage.

Languages:

English, Polish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests