The Blue Shore Cottage is a private cottage and guest house located just 6 miles south of South Haven, MI and is sure to satisfy all your family vacation needs all year around. Nestled on a large 1 acre wooded lot on sandy grounds, the property offers privacy and space with many areas to congregate. Lake Michigan is on the other side of the sand dune path which starts just down the street. The main cottage boasts 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths complete with a full kitchen, dining and large living room area that has hight speed internet/Wi-Fi and HDTV with other streaming services via Roku (Sling Cable TV, Netflix, Xfinity Stream-OTA channels, Amazon Video are all provided subscriptions for guests). The guest house has a private bedroom, 1 full bathroom and a living/dining area complete with a coffee bar, and laundry.
Guest house also has its own W-Fi network and the same TV services as the main cottage. Outside offers sandy grounds (which is a great playground for kids), patios, hammocks, fire pit with supplied firewood, grill, plenty of shade and seating, and outdoor shower to wash off all the day's fun. There are an abundance of chidrens' toys for inside and out along with bicycles. Please see total list of amenities below!! Rental includes both main cottage and guest house. Read our reviews to book with confidence or feel free to ask a question.
*Please note private beach is a steep dune hike for the adventurous to access*
Minimum Stay Requirements:
-Weekly rental required during the summer (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) with a Friday check in and Friday check out (change over). Weekly requirement will be lifted 30 days prior to open dates during summer season.
-3 day minimums over holiday weekends
-2 day minimums all other times (mainly off season non-summer)
Website will show acceptable duration during reservation request
Property offers great location for all year around activities:
-Private Neighborhood beach of Syndicate Dune Park via walk over the steep sand dune that allows an escape from busy public beaches.
*Please note private beach is a steep dune hike to access*
-Beautiful views of lake and sunsets from top of dune
-Walking paths around Syndicate Park Dunes
-1 mile from Van Buren State Park (camping/hiking/beach)
-1 mile south of Pilgrim Haven (paved lot and paved flat ramp access to beach)
-.6 miles from Kal Haven bike path that connects Van Buren State Park to South Haven
-1.3 miles of country road access to the Van Buren Trail which offers miles of snowmobile trails during lake effect snow season
-10 miles from Gingerman Raceway just east of South Haven
-Plenty of parking space for multiple vehicles including circle drive
- 5 miles from the Phoenix Exit off I-196 that offers most major retailers for all your basic needs.
Main House Bedrooms
• Bedroom #1-Twin Bunk Beds
• Bedroom #2- Twin Bunk Beds
• Bedroom #3- Queen Bed
• Living Room – Queen Sleeper Sofa
Guest House Bedrooms
• Bedroom #1- Queen Bed
• Living Room – Queen Sleeper Sofa
Amenities
o Pack and Play and Bedding
o Umbrella Stroller
o Highchair/Booster Seat
o Baby Monitor and Sound Machine
o Sand Toys
o Marshmallow Skewers
o Iron and Iron Board
o Hair Dryer
o Adult (male and female) Bicycles
o Cooler
o Fold Up Chairs
o Sun Umbrella
o Bicycle Trailer
o Children's Wagon
o Board Games
o Yard Games (Bags, Ladder Ball, Bocce Ball, Football/Soccer Ball, Washers, Yardzee and more!)
o Bluetooth Portable Speaker
o Electronic Charging Station
o Kitchen Appliances (Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Crockpot, Electric Griddle)
o Fully Stocked Kitchen (Dishes/Cookware/Utensils)
o Pantry items
o Coffee/Tea
o Coffee Pot
o Dishwasher
o Pack and Play and Bedding
o Coffee Bar (Guesthouse with Microwave, Coffee Pot and Min Fridge)
o Toaster
o Crock Pot
o Electric Griddle
o WIFI-Xfinity/Comcast High Speed
o Cable TV (Sling TV)
o Bed Linens
o Bath Towels
o Cookbooks
o Reading Books/Little Free Library (Children and Adult)
o Toys and Coloring Books
o Geocache Kit
o Puzzles (crossword, word search and jigsaw)
o Fire Pit
o Outdoor Seating and Dining
o Charcoal Grill (charcoal and lighter fluid not provided)
o Clothes Washer and Dryer (guesthouse)
o Clothes Line
o Hammocks x 3 and Kids Swing
o Throw Blankets
o First Aid Kit
o Guestbook
Area Attractions
o Kal-Haven Bike Trail and Walking path
o Private Beach on other side of dune
o Van Buren State Park and Hiking Trails
o Gingerman Raceway
o Blueberry Farm
o South Haven
o Shopping District
o Pier
o Kidz Corner Playground
o Public Beach
o Movie Theater
o Dining
o Boat Charter/Tours
o Wineries
o Orchards
o Snowmobile Trail
o Golfing