Private Lakefront Cottage w/ Gorgeous Lake & Sunset Views!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

Kal Haven Trail9 min drive
South Haven Center for the Arts9 min drive
Michigan Maritime Museum10 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Single Twin Bedroom w/ crib

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Sun Porch Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cozy, sun-filled four bedroom
cottage located just 5 mi north of downtown South Haven & 14 mi south of Saugatuck. Stunning lake and sunset views inside and out. Feel the lake breeze as you relax on the couch in the screened-in porch. Grill out on the deck while watching the most breathtaking sunsets you've ever seen. A true Michigan experience!

*Due to significant erosion of the bluff, we no longer have stairs down to the beach. Unfortunately there is no other way to access our private beach in the 2023 season.

The Space

Our cottage is extremely quiet and private. We own the property directly to the north, and the property to the south is separated by dense woods and is barely visible from our house, making the property extremely private.

The house is located high up on a bluff. From the house you can hear birds chirping in the yard and the waves rolling onto the beach. You can also see boats passing by. The views of the lake are stunning and the sunsets are breathtaking. It's a truly an incredibly peaceful spot to relax and unwind.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Forever Curious Children's Museum.

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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 8 min drive
Kal Haven Trail - 9 min drive
South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min drive
Michigan Maritime Museum - 10 min drive
South Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Bangor Station - 26 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
‪Clementines - ‬10 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront Cottage w/ Gorgeous Lake & Sunset Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakefront Cottage w/ Gorgeous Lake & Sunset Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Cottage w/ Gorgeous Lake & Sunset Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront Cottage w/ Gorgeous Lake & Sunset Views! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of North Beach and Kal Haven Trail. Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C., Miami

5 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Place

The home is beautiful and the location is stunning! We had spectacular sunsets every night and fires after. Really tremendous experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

9 July 2023

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

Great house / fantastic lake views

We loved our stay at the Toller House! The house is nice, convenient to South Haven and Saugatuck and the sunsets are amazing from the back deck

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S., UNIONTOWN

2 July 2023

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

Wonderful House on Lake Michigan

This house which is right on Lake Michigan is wonderful. The view in the morning and the sunsets were gorgeous. The owners Courtney and Kevin were so helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The location was close to South Haven, Saugatuck and Holland. Thank you for having such a great place for us to rent.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

2 Aug 2022

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

Family Vacation

Great location to downtown South Haven and Saugatuck. We really enjoyed our stay at the house and the view of Lake Michigan was beautiful! The only downfalls were that the grill did not work and the cliff was a little too close for comfort with having kids there. A barrier of some sort would be nice

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

10 July 2022

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

Lake Michigan beach house

We loved our stay at the beach house close to South Haven and Saugatuck with lots of things to do with the kids. The owners were great and we would definitely go back

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H., Cincinnati

28 June 2022

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

Perfect Lake Michigan getaway

We have stayed in quite a few rental properties and this one fit our active family of five best. Great location, immaculate property, appreciated amenities, and gracious hosts. The ability to easily visit South Haven or Saugatuck/Douglas were only matched by the treat of seeing the sunset over Lake Michigan from the back deck or comfort of bed. We would eagerly stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

7 Aug 2021

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

So beautiful!!

Pictures really don't capture the beauty of this property - both the view of the lake and the house itself. Well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of outdoor seating, very quiet setting. We enjoyed the sound of the lake and the breezes that kept time outside comfortable even when it was hot. The property does have well water, so we were glad we brought plenty of drinking water. Water is kind of stinky when you shower. TV is too outdated to support Netflix or Amazon streaming. Property managers are very responsive to any communication and gave us good recommendations for food. Would choose property again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

30 July 2021

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

All that was advertised and more

We had a great trip. Home was bigger than expected, very clean, kitchen well stocked, beds very comfortable and view spectacular. The deck was great for grilling and we also enjoyed the fire pit and watching nightly sunsets. The owners were great and very communicative. The home was very close to South Haven but also an easy drive to to Saugatuck, Holland and Grand Haven. And all of these areas have a different expenence.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia K.

25 July 2021

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

Lake Life

Enjoyed our stay on the lake. Beautiful views and relaxing spot to sit outside on the deck or in the screen in porch. Downtown South Haven is close to go to all the beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

3 July 2021

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

Perfect location, beautiful views

Location is unbeatable, close to both South Haven and Saugatuck but quiet and private. Meijer & Walgreens nearby. Owners very responsive and helpful. The house is perfect. It felt like every detail had been thought of - kitchen well stocked, little amenities throughout, comfortable beds, high quality linens, equipped for kiddos under 2 (which is so hard to find!). The views are gorgeous with lots of time spent on the screened in porch and in the hammock. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

26 June 2021

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

Spectacular views

Although we did not have the best weather, we had a wonderful family getaway. We saw a few fantastic sunsets, had two nights the rain held off so we could have a fire in the fire pit. We had family members coming and going all week long. The home was beautifully decorated, the kitchen was well stocked with tasteful dishes and nice appliances. Bonus refrigerator on the screened porch for beverages or food overflow. The beds were very comfortable with nice linens and pillows. So sad to see the damage from the erosion. The owners were very pleasant and lived in the home next door on the weekends, they asked several times if we needed anything. Hope to rent this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nate A.

11 Aug 2020

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

Amazing view of Lake Michigan

Breathtaking views, lovely decor, cozy furniture and plenty of seating for everybody! The owners even thought of little details, such as ring/jewelry holders in the bathrooms, pillows/cushions available for the outdoor seats, and everything needed for cooking. The house was only a 10-minute drive to the downtown area to walk around, North Beach for yoga on the beach, Kids Corner playground, U-Pick blueberry farm, Meijer for groceries, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Karin L.

3 Aug 2020

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

A lovely stay!

The house is very comfortable and well kept with cozy living room furniture and nice linens. The screened in porch is wonderful. While I hope someday they get their beach back, I could spend hours staring at the expansive view of the lake and it's a mere 10 minutes to North Beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

9 July 2019

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

Amazing views, well decorated interior, good location

The owner reached out to us the week prior to our stay letting us know that the stairs to the private beach had broken due to the uncharacteristically high water levels. I really appreciated her flexibility with us and while we were disappointed we decided we couldn't pass this house up and I'm glad we stuck with the reservation. First part of the week it was 3 adults, a 19 month old, and 3.5 year old. Second part of the week we added in another adult and 4.5 year old twins. Fun was had by all! We drove to multiple beaches as well as a big playground in South Haven and the drive is very easy. We were able to retreat to the backyard in the afternoons and there was ample room for water balloon, squirt gun, and sprinkler fun which the kids (and adults) enjoyed. After kids were down the adults moved to the screened in porch and as sunset approached we moved to the bonfire pit most nights and some of the pictures of the bonfire with the sunset background are amazing! Well decorated interior compared to other lake homes we've stayed in previously. We drove up to Saugatuck for a day trip and that was fun. I could go on but all in all it was a great trip and we're already considering going back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Steven W., Chicago

22 Aug 2018

Perfect beach cottage for family; well priced; great views; large private beach

We really enjoyed our week here. The views from the house and its back porch are amazing and the private beach is large and nicely framed with trees to feel like no one else is even near. The house is nicely decorated and feels like someone's beach home, not just a rental property, with thoughtful furnishings, a well stocked kitchen, a great laundry room, a great screened room (with a comfy couch) off the side (perfect for morning and evening reading) and a fire pit upstairs and place for a fire at the beach. The owners were incredibly responsive. Do keep in mind that the house has (as is typical for the area) a quite long staircase to get down the bluff to the beach; this one is pretty narrow and quite steep at the bottom. So it wouldn't make much sense for little children or folks with physical limitations. But it's good to work off the vacation snacking and well worth it when you get to the beach or back up to the top. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018