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dining and kitchen
great room
foosball & pub table
media center TV room
science room queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8227.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • North Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Little House in the Big Woods

2 Queen Beds

Science Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Teacher's Lounge

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

The Indiana School will be your home-base for family fun. The schoolhouse is 2 blocks from Kids Corner park, 3 blocks from the blue stairs access to South Beach, and 7 blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping. The upper unit has 3 themed bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and sleeps 8 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out and play foosball. The Media Center has space for watching TV and playing games. The large front yard gives your family more time to play in the sun. A propane grill and fire pit with seating is available for your use. There is plenty of parking on the property.

For large families, this unit can be combined with the lower unit for an additional 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with pool table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858557.

Built in 1898, the Indiana School served as an elementary school until 2005. The schoolhouse underwent extensive remodeling in 2006. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. New windows, brick restoration, exterior painting, and heating/cooling improvements were made in 2023-24. The Indiana School has been designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. The schoolhouse is truly a unique home.

Our summer weekly rentals run FRIDAY to FRIDAY. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 10:00am.

PLEASE NOTE there are 3 flights of stairs to access the living space for this unit.

Property manager

Jennifer Wiley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Subject cancellation if unresponsive.
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.

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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is near 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. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. 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 Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • North Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for our group
guys annual golf trip - this is perfect for us with the main area to hang out and plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful stay!
We come back year after year for a reason! The location, the amenities and wide open space of the property itself, the prompt and easy check in and communication… you can’t go wrong! Book it now!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
We loved it. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic and fun property / Highly recommend
Such a great location, within walking distance to town. This is the 3rd time staying and the property is clean and well maintained. Looking forward to next years stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay
Friends and I love staying at the Indiana School and this new stay was terrific. The “School” is always spotless, has well stocked kitchen, comfy chairs & coach, games, off street parking, garage space, etc. Plenty of space for us to gather AND space for solo time. It’s so easy to walk to the beach and quick drive to area orchards and other venues. Access information was clear and check-out tasks were few and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Loved the atmosphere of the property, close to everything, beautiful yard and great outside areas as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the School House
This was our third stay at the School House and it was just as great as our first. Such a fun and unique place. Great location, always very clean, and room for everyone to have their own space (we had 8 adults and 9 kids and reserved both units).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion / 4th of July
By far the best rental available in South Haven/South Beach, with the flexibility to easily handle a variety of family sizes. Great owners that had the home fully stocked and with bonus amenities, easy check in/check out process, and phenomenal communication throughout. Truly the crown jewel of a memorable vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of summer getaway for our family
Our family had a wonderful stay at this amazing property. The schoolhouse was not only unique, it was furnished and decorated beautifully. Our granddaughter absolutely loved the chalkboards and all the games. We also appreciated the big gathering rooms so we could all hang out together. This property also has very nice amenities - everything you’d need to make your stay feel like home. We would definitely book again when staying in South Haven. Location was perfect to the beach or to downtown. Thanks for wonderful memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in South Haven!
We absolutely loved our week in South Haven and our stay at the school. The unit was clean and so spacious - our kids loved the chalkboards, the foosball table and the bunk beds. Location was fantastic - we loaded up a wagon for the few block walk to the beach, and walked into the cute downtown for dinner and ice cream every night. Bowling on a rainy day and Lake Arvesta water park were fun outings - but we mainly just soaked in the beach and gorgeous sunsets! Owners were helpful with questions ahead of time and so kind and friendly when we happened to meet them on-site. A great week - already planning our return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Weekend
This property is beautiful and great for families! We had a great time shopping and coming back to relax and play games. Plenty of space. Easily walkable to South Haven's main drag. Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family VACAY to South Haven
The accommodations at the Indiana school were perfect. This is our 3rd stay and each trip has been better and better. It was spacious, clean, comfortable with an excellent location. It is within walking distance to the beach and downtown. There is a 2 car garage for our cars and bikes, and a lovely outdoor area with lawn for the kids to play in, a beautiful garden, large outdoor eating area, gas grills and fire pits. I would recommend the Indiana School to everyone and hope we can visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place to stay! So many cute details representing the schoolhouse.
Very large open space, tastefully done and near the water.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great time in South Haven
We have stayed here consistently each fall. It's a unique and lovely place to stay. It is large and will suit bigger groups, but still feels very cozy. The owners are very pleasant and the town feels like home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!!
This was our 4th stay at this property & we already scheduled for a 5th next year! It’s perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zerah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay great memories
I stayed for a few days with my siblings and we had a great time. We all went to Indiana School as children and loved hanging out in the school.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Rental in South Haven for Families
We have stayed in the Schoolhouse several times, but always in the lower unit. This year we had extended family join us and rented both units, which worked out perfectly! The upper unit was just as wonderful as the lower one, and we enjoyed our stay as always. The location is perfect, being able to walk to the beach, the park, and downtown with small children is ideal for our family. The rental is equiped with everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. The Schoolhouse is hands down our favorite rental in South Haven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Weekend!
A fun, unique & relaxing home. The hosts were wonderful and the house had everything you’d need for your stay. I’d definitely recommend for anyone visiting the area. Close to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Haven Escape
The Indiana School was everything I imagined it would be as I read the description while looking for VRBO's. It was so close to everything and in such a beautiful neighborhood. It was more than enough room for our family of 5. Enough lounge around space, lots of seating at the dining room table, plenty of games and things to do if it were to be a rainy day. We walked to the lake everyday, we shopped downtown and took a sunset cruise. And enjoyed Lake Arvesta for family fun! Perfect vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent setup
Such a unique space. The kids loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay with lots of room for everyone!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Indiana School House - lots of room for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. We had a short walk to the blue stairs at Lake Michigan and also a short walk to town. The owner was very responsive to our questions. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space
It’s a wonderful property. It’s spacious, well appointed, and our kids loved the foosball table. The owners were also extremely communicative and answered any of our questions quickly. We’d love to return here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a wonderful time staying at the Indiana School. The property was so spacious and had everything we needed. It wasn’t far from the beach, downtown and the playground. We could walk to each of these locations and would stay there again. The hosts were very accommodating and quick to respond to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cassandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great place!
We loved our stay at this property! The chalk boards and tables were so fun for the kids. It’s a short walk to the beach. We celebrated our moms 60th birthday and my recent engagement. It was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Haven Get away!
Our family had a wonderful stay at the School House property this past Memorial Day weekend! There were plenty rooms for our large group. Everything we needed was provided in the home. Walking distance to shops and Beach! Will definitely visit South Haven again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Wiley

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Kirk and Jen have been spending summers in South Haven for more than 30 years. We recently retired and moved into the schoolhouse full time. We hope you enjoy experiencing a piece of history by staying in our schoolhouse.

Why they chose this property

We love the family focused south beach neighborhood. It's close to the beach and close to town. There is a variety of full and part time residents, second home owners, and visitors. We love the energy that this diversity gives our neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

The Indiana School is an historic property on the state of Michigan's register of historic places. It is the perfect place for families to gather and spend time together.

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English

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