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Private pool with Lounge chairs, couches and dining area

Beach with Kayak launch is simply a game changer! Your home is in the middle!

This is your view from the house walking in.

Neighbor took this shot in December! Who says Michigan winters are bad!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10371 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

Van Buren State Park4 min drive
Michigan Maritime Museum9 min drive
Kal Haven Trail10 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)50 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This was the third time our family stayed at this amazing property. The house is spacious/lovely/comfortable. The screen...

Patricia S.

Aug 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Ultimate Lakefront Retreat with Private beach and Kayak Launch in South Haven!

Summersgate is a gated family community that celebrates the outdoors with a private beach, kayak launch and amazing views of Lake Michigan in a tranquil setting.

Your home offers many amenities to celebrate the outdoors from a private pool, two rooftop decks, screened in porch and large fire pit all overlooking Lake Michigan. Your walk to the beach is 75 feet outside the gate to sunbathe or paddle board. Memories are waiting to be made daily viewing lake Michigan sunsets from the huge firepit with family and friends.

The home is well equipped with a chefs kitchen overlooking the dining room and screened in wrap around porch overlooking Lake Michigan. Five bedrooms, with one suite on the first and second floor.
Highly maintained with quality furnishings throughout. We are constantly upgrading the home and have added an old school gaming center in the basement that has a brunswick pool table, shuffle board table and ping pong! There is also a trundle bed in the basement as our guests have told us that kids like to hang and do slumber parties down there!

Summersgate reviews talk often how this is a unique place, a quiet respite from the real world with the focus on relaxing, enjoying the lakefront lifestyle and creating special memories. We couldn’t agree more and we look forward to hosting your family in 2023.

Property manager

Jason Pietrucha

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

We will consider this but there is a pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only - no exceptions.

We have common sense rules that respect our community - all must be signed off on - fire pit, pool, common area community rules and lake rules

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 cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Van Buren State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Silver Beach. Water tubing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

Van Buren State Park - 4 min drive
South Haven Center for the Arts - 8 min drive
Michigan Maritime Museum - 9 min drive
South Beach - 10 min drive
Kal Haven Trail - 10 min drive

Getting around

Bangor Station - 20 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
‪Clementines - ‬9 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultimate Lakefront Retreat with Private beach and Kayak Launch in South Haven! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Ultimate Lakefront Retreat with Private beach and Kayak Launch in South Haven! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Ultimate Lakefront Retreat with Private beach and Kayak Launch in South Haven! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Lakefront Retreat with Private beach and Kayak Launch in South Haven! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Lakefront Retreat with Private beach and Kayak Launch in South Haven! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Haven cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Buren State Park and Lake Michigan. South Beach and North Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

10 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic

This was the third time our family stayed at this amazing property. The house is spacious/lovely/comfortable. The screened in porch, heated poo!, views of lake/sunsets--all amazing! Owner and house greeter are highly responsive and accommodating. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

2 Aug 2023

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

Spectacular stay at Summersgate!

We stayed at this wonderful property for ten days with our adult children and their infants. The property setting is very beautiful. It is located on a private and gated tree lined street on top of a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The home was very clean and stocked with anything you could possibly need during our stay. Jason our host communicated with us about our stay ahead of time and even sent suggestions for great places to eat, buying delicious groceries and activities in the area. We were met by Melissa who showed us the entire house and gave personal instructions on using the pool, and all aspects of the house. The personal attention to detail was amazing! We loved the home so much we often did not want to leave. We walked the neighborhood every morning, went swimming in the pool, and ended every night with a camp fire in the beautiful firepit area overlooking the gorgeous sunsets. South Haven is a great town with a family friendly atmosphere. Good restaurants, beaches and a splash park for children near the pier and boat marina. We highly recommend this home to rent for your next vacation. Our entire family loved every minute of our amazing stay. Thank you Jason for sharing your fabulous home!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

25 July 2023

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

Beautiful lake living

Beautiful house, beautiful inground pool overlooking the lake,short ride to the trail. Short ride to Southhaven and we had a wonderful relaxing time. We wish we would’ve stayed longer.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N., Canfield, Ohio

17 July 2023

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

Summersgate Style

Our property In Michigan was just perfect for a family vacation. The home was lovely and spacious and all we had to do was unpack and start our adventure. We cooked many meals in the well stocked kitchen and spent our days in the heated pool and at night watching the beautiful sunsets down by the beach or at the awesome fire pit.. South Haven is a beautiful town to explore and we took advantage of all that it had to offer. This home provided us the chance to reconnect with family who are spaced many miles apart. Josh and his team should be proud of the peace and serenity that this lovely home provided us.. A satisfied guest and a five star rating Karen

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

9 July 2023

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

“THE” view

Absolutely ideal setting and view of the lake! The house was clean, comfortable, and very well stocked. Only complaint is ice maker was broken. The house, setting, location all spectacular!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

5 July 2023

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

Beautiful lakefront Michigan vacation

BEST VRBO experience ouf of 25+ planned trips! Jason, the owner, was SPOT-ON with information and communication. The pre-arrival information was so helpful and made the vacation that much more enjoyable. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Melissa who gave us a tour of the beautiful (super clean) home and also gave us the "411" on how everything works--trash pickup, heated outdoor pool set-up....she also had a freshly baked Crane cherry pie--SO Michigan and SO delicious! The 4,000+ sq ft home is perfect with Lake Michigan at your fingertips---it's such a beautiful setting. Additionally, there is an abundance of extras---TP, PT, laundry soap, dryer sheets, garbage bags--it's exactly like your home--SO nice and THOUGHTFUL! IF you are looking for an insanely clean home, beautiful lakefront home in South Haven WITH many bedrooms, bathrooms AND a HEATED pool, firepit/chairs and a beach---5 stars rating---it's HERE!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

1 July 2023

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

70th Birthday

We celebrated my mother in laws 70th birthday in South Haven and this house did not disappoint. Even better than advertised?

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B., Arkansas

18 June 2023

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

Fantastic house and location!

This house is great. So well stocked and just a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the pool, lake and the cute town of South Haven. Jason is an amazing and communicative host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

26 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful, Relaxing Spot!

It was our second time staying at this gorgeous place! Our family stayed "home" a lot--cooking/grilling all meals, walking the beach, enjoying the heated pool, playing ping pong, making s'mores at the fire pit, oohing and ahhhing at the sunsets, etc. We also went to the great farmers' market in Holland and shopped there and in South Haven . We'll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Chicago

9 Sept 2022

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

Stop scrolling, this is the one!

The perfect rental property in SW Michigan. Access to the beach, amazing pool, and a beautiful home. This rental checks every single box!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwight D.

7 Sept 2022

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

This is the second time we rented here and both stays have proven to be a great place for three

Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek J.

21 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful Lake Front Estate

Our family had a wonderful time at this gorgeous lake front property. The sunset views are nothing short of magnificent. Our kids absolutely loved the pool and spent hours making memories. The house was comfortable and spacious with room to spread out and enjoy different activities. Jason was quick to respond with answers to any questions we had. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your wonderful Lake Michigan home!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

15 Aug 2022

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

Great Family Vacation

Great location and set up for a family vacation, we enjoyed the pool, beach access, fire pit and hanging on the screened in porch.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

12 Oct 2021

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

Fabulous Play to Relax and Enjoy!

Our family had a wonderful getaway at this beautiful, lakefront property. Amenities were wonderful, and the owner did a great job of communicating and staying in touch. We'll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

30 Sept 2021

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

The perfect vacation home...

Such a fabulous waterfront home! Jason & his family have thought through and enhanced so many details of this beautiful home. It has everything you could want during your vacation stay including a charming full wrap around porch with porch swing & hammock (including a screened in area for lounging despite weather conditions), a heated pool with an automated cover that opens & closes at the touch of a button, two upper balconies for taking in the spectacular lake views, a firepit surrounded by adirondeck chairs, and a walkway steps away from the pool & firepit leading to the sandy beach area & kayak launch access.....And that's just the outside of this amazing home! Inside you will find all the amenities you need to enjoy your stay including a well appointed kitchen, laundry facilities, spacious & comfortable bedrooms, baths & closets with all the linens & towels you would require for your visit. Additionally, there is a living area/entertainment area with a balcony and kitchenette off of one of the bedrooms equipped with comfy swivel club chairs & spectacular views of Lake Michigan. The gated neighborhood is also very quiet & perfect for morning or evening walks. Jason is more than gracious, helpful and accessible during & before your visit should you have questions or issues with the home or should you need suggestions for places to go nearby to dine, etc. I can't say enough about his hospitality! You will not regret spending time at this lovely home, the only difficult part is leaving ;)

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., Sterling Heights, Michigan

28 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful time at the Lake!!

We had a wonderful yearly family vacation at Jason's beautiful home! The setting was gorgeous and the house very welcoming and comfortable. Listing states there are 2 king beds but there is only 1. Usually not a problem, but our Son-in-law is VERY tall and would have been more comfortable in a King bed. The house was very well stocked with paper towels, kleenex, toilet paper, etc. We LOVED the fire pit!! We are already booked for next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

22 Aug 2021

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

Amazing Spot for Families

This house has it all - gorgeous sunsets, beach access, a fabulous pool and the perfect screened porch for the family to gather late into the night. The house is very clean, extremely comfortable and furnished with everything you need in the kitchen and beyond. Jason was an attentive host. He expects his guests to take care of his home as if it were their own, but as a result it is well maintained and in excellent condition. We had guests ranging from 1 year to 76 years old and all were very satisfied with their stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

26 July 2021

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

Awesome family getaway!

This was a great family vacation location that was secluded enough to have quiet evenings on the screened in porch, but close enough to the action that we were just a short car ride away from all the activities of western Michigan. The home itself was perfect for our multi generational family, including 2 sets of grandparents, a family of 4 with 2 young children, and a sister with newborn. We all had our own “areas” and felt private. The heated pool was also a huge bonus (it stays very warm with the cover on, even without the heater on!). The home was very clean upon arrival, and decorated well. The screened in porch was a family favorite. The home is well maintained for a rental despite minor wear and tear, and the kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils/equipment. Heather, the house manager, was awesome and always available when we had questions, and Jason, owner, was very accommodating despite a couple of mistakes I made initially booking. If you want to be near, but not in, the action of western Michigan, this is a great place to call home base!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

18 July 2021

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

We keep going back!

This is such a charming, beautiful home, perfectly situated on Lake Michigan with a view of the lake and sunsets out your window. The pool was a must for our family and the bedrooms were very comfortable. I highly recommend this house for families and friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

12 July 2021

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

Wonderful vacation!

We all had a wonderful time. The property is just beautiful! We LOVED the pool and the screened porch. The "perch" (as we renamed it) by the firepit was exceptional for watching the sunsets. The kitchen is stocked with anything you need. Bedrooms were comfortable and everyone had a place to sleep comfortably. The house provides a space for everyone to do what they want - swim, watch a movie, nap read a book, do a puzzle. Can't wait to return next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

26 June 2021

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

Summers Gate

Beautiful home located on Lake Michigan, with phenomenal layout for family gatherings. Totally enjoyed the pool and the firepit was the perfect spot for watching Sunsets!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sydney C.

14 June 2021

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

Magical views

This was our 2nd time visiting Jason's home. We had a fabulous time - I still can't get over the amazing views and incredible property. The house continues to be in great shape and always appreciate how fast Jason and Heather were to reply to any/all questions. Thanks for the wonderful stay - we'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas O.

30 May 2021

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

Amazing!

Our family rented from Jason and had an amazing week! The house is amazing and has everything you need for a great family vacation. We spent every day in the pool, on the private beach, and nightly s'mores and beautiful sunsets at the fire pit. We highly recommend it to anyone and will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Kylie E.

3 Nov 2020

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

Beautiful house; amazing view.

We spent almost a week here with family. It was perfect! The house was exactly as described (actually, even better in person) and the amenities were plentiful. Everyone had a great time. Beautiful, amazing water and sunsets too. Thanks again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

joe c.

7 Oct 2020

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

Very nice

Great time, thanks.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jason Pietrucha

We live in Illinois and Michigan. We have two family homes in South Haven and have been here for over 25 years. This home is something we waited for years until it unveiled itself to us on a home tour. When on vacation we live life to its fullest when it comes to dining, entertaining our families and friends and getting our vacation vibe on as quickly as possible. This home sets the pace for you and your guests instantly. This home is decorated and beyond well furnished for a vacation rental. We want our guests to experience the pride and joy in how we present our lake house to your family to wind down, relax and start creating some memories. The pictures of our feasts are the real deal and you have the best produce in the nation at markets and roadside stands for spring and summer! Just cooked with morels last week with garlic, cognac and cream!! We care that our guests have an incredible stay and that you know all that there is to offer to set up your week for adventure at this amazing retreat!

Why they chose this property

We searched and finally found our ideal lakefront home that can handle entertaining large dinner parties in multiple areas, has an amazing pool layout and a wrap around porch. This home just has the "it" factor on so many different levels that is conducive to entertaining, yet also privacy. Kids have their private pool? Check. Kids and adults have ultimate entertaining indoors if rain pops in? Check as well with our old school game room with a custom brunswick pool table, shuffleboard and ping pong! Adults can watch from afar or up close? Check. Beach access? Check, but we much prefer the pool! Kids have private area for movies at night and adults can have privacy? Check. It is important to us that our guests that they experience all that South Haven and the surrounding communities have to offer during your stay. For us we focus our stays on doing farm to table dinners, so local farmers markets are explored daily to create incredible feasts. We like to offer guests itineraries as well so they get the most of their time outside of the home, but it is hard to leave the scenery here. If you are looking for a vacation that is a place to unwind and get off the grid and enjoy all that life has to offer, then this is your place. All we ask is that the home be taken care of as if it was your own and be used to its maximum by your guests for all the enjoyment it offers. The property is furnished impeccably and we want our guests to enjoy the finer things in life inside and out.

What makes this property unique

I feel like I am repeating myself with this, but this home has it all for a vacation home! Tie in some of our itinerary to your plans to create your unique week and you will have some amazing experiences that will bring you back every year to take in all that this home and South Haven has to offer!