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Steps Away from the Beach

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Patio with a view of Lake Michigan and North Beach
A Little Peace of Haven
Rear patio- just steps from the beach and a fabulous place to watch the sunset
Coastal Style Living Room with Lake Views
Living Room has sliding door walk-out and 30 seconds to beach!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • South Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Steps Away from the Beach

Steps away from the beach, this fully renovated, light and airy cottage offers lovely water views of both sunrise and sunset.

This highly sought after location is set across from the marina and is just a minute's walk to beautiful North Beach or the channel.

During the peak summer months, we rent on a weekly basis - Saturday to Saturday.

Enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the front patio while watching the boats navigate the channel. Or choose the rear, fenced stone patio to lounge with a book, or grill a meal, and dine al fresco with a view of the lake.

Just a short walk to down town, you can stroll through the shops, enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of South Haven's many restaurants, rent a bike or kayak, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride. The summer's Farmer's Market is full of locally grown bounty and crafts.

This little Peace of Haven offers spacious comfortable accommodations including a pleasant master bedroom with a king bed, adjacent private bathroom, and access to a small private deck via French doors. The original living room of the house is a large, private, high ceilinged space featuring a kind sized bed and access to the front patio. The great room, with views of the lake and access to the rear patio and driveway (off street parking) has a queen hide-a-bed, in addition to living and dining furniture.

The kitchen is fully equipped for those who wish to cook with microwave, dishwasher, stove, oven and a full sized refrigerator in addition to a large selection of pots, pans and other kitchen needs right down to spices in the cupboard.

A flat screen TV, cable, wireless internet, DVD player and a cupboard full of books and old fashioned games are just some of the amenities provided for your entertainment enjoyment.

Property manager

Dean House
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
Pet are allowed with the approval of owners.
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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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Kids Place Park and Breedsville Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • South Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps Away from the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps Away from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps Away from the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps Away from the Beach located?

Located in the heart of South Haven, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Quick get away

Location, location, location That about sums it up . A great home reasonably priced and a fun time always.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Perfect Location

Having the beach so close was fantastic. House was perfect for pets and was stocked better than any place we've stayed before. Already booked for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

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

Great as always :)

3rd time saying here, that says it all! Location and cleanliness 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Spacious and 200 steps to the beach!

We loved our stay at Steps Away! The beds were so comfortable and the kitchen was fully appointed! The grill was awesome. We cooked on it almost every night. We were in South Haven during a very hot week and were grateful for the “very strong” air conditioning, mainly at night. We parked the car at check in, and didn’t use it except to visit Pilgrim Haven Beach during one of the days of our visit—great beach and dog friendly FYI—otherwise we walked everywhere. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Nice Getaway

Never disappoints. Clean, convenient, and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Home away from home

We love this property! It continues to check all the boxes of being an ideal property for our family in south haven. It is walking distance to almost everything you could want to do but homey enough you’ll want to stay and enjoy the space! Thank you for sharing the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

T N.

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

South Haven Gem

A very nice house with a great location! Impressed with the large family room. The beds were very comfortable. The primary had an attached bathroom. It was small but serviceable, as was the 2nd bathroom. Very nice kitchen with all kinds of pots, pans, gadgets, knives, great dishes and silverware. We did see ants on the countertop. There were ant traps so this isn't something new. Maybe they are there because of being near the beach and the sandy soil? We were able to handle that by keeping the countertop clean, and not leaving out anything that could attract them. (Like a coffecake from Bundes! LOL!) It would be nicer if the outside could be spruced up a bit. Ivy on the patio running amuck. Huge grass in back patio needs some trimming as do the overgrown bushes on the front steps. We ended up going in and out the sliding glass doors most of the time. Did not use the patio because of the tiny ants that crawled on your feet. Some of the outdoor furniture could use some cleaning, too. All in all, the positives way out weighed the negatives!! This is a very cool house and we would definitely rent it again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Weekend getaway

Had a nice time in this cabin. Location was perfect and had everything we needed. The one issue we had was resolved within an hour. Good communication with the host before and during stay. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Great Get away

The "Dean House" is perfect. The location is spot on. Will Stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

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

Still the best

This was our second stay, absolutely the best location, cleanliness beyond. Could not have asked for more. Pride in ownership and taking care of the guests is definitely a priority. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Amazing stay!

We’ve stayed here a handful of times, and each time is wonderful! The space, location, cleanliness, and hosts are just top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

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

Perfect

The perfect size and location for our group. Super clean! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Impressed

Hassle-free experience. Perfect for our family. Great location. Well stocked. Plan to stay again. Met all of our needs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy c.

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

Everything you need

Great spot for a fun Girls Weekend! Well supplied and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia V.

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

FABULOUS!

What a beautiful clean home just steps away to restaurants, shops, the most delicious bakery and of course the beach! Everything was more than perfect! Kitchen fully stocked and the most comfortable beds ever! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Perfect!

Great property with views of the lake. Perfect location. We couldn't of had a better time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

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

Great house

Great house excellent location Bro is the best.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G., Lake Geneva

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

Adorable home

We had a great time staying here. The location was absolutely perfect and everything was clean and as listed. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Perfect location! Cottage is beautiful! Great view of the lake And…Owners were very receptive.

Wonderful, fun and great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Great time had by all.

Everything was perfect. Location is second to none. House is perfect. The owners are great people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

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

Thank you for a lovely stay!

This was our third time staying at this property, and it continues to be one of our favorite places in South Haven! We loved the recent updates to the dining table and floors. The home was immaculate, check-in process a breeze, and the kitchen had everything we needed! While we loved having the beach super close, this time we also explored the neighborhood. Just 20-30 steps away down the street, we found the lovely path along the pier to watch the boats and enjoy the sunset. Bunde's Cafe is just down the street in the other direction - we loved the short walk to just grab a coffee in the morning and stroll down the beach. The owners are a dream to work with and have been consistent in their kind and super fast communication! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

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

Great location!

Very nice house, all amenities needed, location cannot be better. Loved that off main season we were able to book for less than a week, important for families who still want to enjoy, but maybe cannot spend a full week away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Slice of haven

We live staying here! Owners continually update property and maintain all appliances, furniture, etc. always enjoy our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Want to stay again!

Loved it and hope to be able to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Perfect!

Loved staying at the Dean Cottage. Clean, and well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Best of all is the location to the beach. Hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dean House

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We have been the proud owners of this North Beach cottage since 2015, continuing a grand tradition of this wonderful location and rental property. We enjoy coming to South Haven and have fallen in love with its great restaurants, wonderful activities, beautiful beaches and the nice view of Lake Michigan from the cottage and its nearby access to the beach! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Why they chose this property

This cottage is a little slice of heaven. We love the South Haven area and wanted to spend time here as a family. This cottage gave us the opportunity to enjoy South Haven every summer, and we would like to share our joy with you.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful views, nearby access to the beach (only a few steps), very close to downtown South Haven (quick walk), cable tv, internet access, kitchen, dining area, lovely neighborhood.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests