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Stone skip to the beach. Spacious & cozy

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled just a block from Oak Street Beach, this spacious house offers a large shaded yard for outdoor activities and relaxation. Unwind in the family room with comfortable seating for 8 or enjoy the sizable patio area with fire pit, picnic table, and outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81527 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stone skip to the beach. Spacious & cozy

A spacious and comfortable house with a large shaded yard for outdoor activities and relaxation. Just a block from Oak Street Beach. It's just like coming home. We do a few updates every year which are reflected in the photos.

Three bedrooms includes two with queen size beds and one with two twin beds. With a fold out queen size couch. A family room with large windows and comfortable seating for 8. Full size kitchen and dining area.

Stacked washer and dryer. One and a half bathrooms. The full size bathroom includes a barrier free shower (no tub) and a hand rail by the stool. The half bath is connected to the master bedroom, it is small but functional.

A sizable yard with mature trees, fire pit, picnic table, large patio table and outdoor seating gives your group plenty of room to relax and play.

Just three blocks from Stanley Johnston Memorial Park, a 15 minute walk to downtown South Haven with it's specialty shops and many restaurants. One block from Oak Street Beach. Many festivals, art & craft fairs and local activities throughout the summer. Wine tasting and tours are only a half an hour a way.

Bedding, bath and kitchen towels are supplied. We have basic condiments and seasonings in the kitchen. As well as a starter supply of paper products. Please bring your own beach towels though.

We have two outdoor cameras for security. One at the front door and one on the garage that covers the yard and back door.

This was our family home. Until we can return here at retirement, we'd like to share it with you.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,527 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
If you are having g

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house please.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: If you are having g
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kal Haven Trail - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone skip to the beach. Spacious & cozy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stone skip to the beach. Spacious & cozy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone skip to the beach. Spacious & cozy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stone skip to the beach. Spacious & cozy located?

This family-friendly South Haven vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

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Stone skip to the beach. Spacious & cozy Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

3.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house in a quiet neighborhood near several beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

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

Great house for kids

We loved our stay! It was very close to the beach and our kids loved the house and large yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simon L.

Nice house in quiet area. It met all my expectations.

Enjoyed my stay in the house. Walking distance to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Julie S.

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

Beautiful neighborhood

Great location! Was less then a 5 minute walk to the beach and a 10 minute walk down town. With 2, two year olds this was an ideal location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Eileen P., Collinsville IL

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for family

Close to Oak beach in quiet neighborhood. Nice side yard my kids enjoyed playing in after the beach. Few easy blocks to walk to stanley park. Owner easy to get ahold of and communicate with. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Emily G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location on Northside!

House was in the perfect location - our littles has a great time using their scooters to get to all the neighborhood beaches! Home was just as described and photos were accurate! The extra large side yard was great for our family along with the outdoor shower and back entrance for after the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pros: - Large side yard with plenty of parking - Outdoor shower and clothesline to hang towels - Good location (one block from beach) Cons: - Home has a musty smell especially the back entrance and kitchen. - Beds were uncomfortable - Washer and dryer is located in a bedroom. - Home is in very poor maintenance condition. - Home was dark,dirty and dusty. - Furniture and decor old and worn-out. - VRBO photos do not convey the poor condition of the listing. - Tried to charge us for fandango, never used TV
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was looking for somewhere to stay close to South Haven very last minute, and found this house. It is in the perfect location to the beach and a very short drive to downtown. The house itself is older and needs some updating but very clean. I do think it was kind of expensive for one night, but maybe that was because we only stayed one night, so all the VRBO fees were not “spread out”.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

5 Stars Across the Board!

This was our second year staying at this property, and once again, it was an excellent experience. The house was exactly as advertised—clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for our family of four. Just one block from Oak Beach, the location is perfect for quick and easy beach access. Communication with the property owner was always prompt and helpful, which made everything smooth from start to finish. We’re already looking forward to coming back again next year! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy g.

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

Stone skip to the beach

Great location! Close to the beach. Plenty of room inside and out. Great yard for yard games, BBQ etc. Firepit was nice to have. Only wish there were beach chairs and umbrella for quests to use (for those of us who fly into Michigan).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Very near a lovely beach. Street was really nice and quiet. Neutral: House was fairly clean, but not entirely. Towels and bedding smelled of really strong detergent (but some people might like that). Cons: House smelled musty (like a wet basement type of smell). We kept the windows open the whole time (with the AC off) to keep the smell tolerable. After our first contact with the back room, we didn't enter that space again which has a direct connection to the basement. Overall, we had a decent enough stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

A great home base in South Haven

South Haven is quaint and small. This house is quaint, but don't be fooled by the size based on curb appearance. It's plenty roomy, cozy, and comfortable. Plenty of drawer-closet space in the 3 bedrooms, and the kitchen is stocked probably better than yours (certainly mine!). We've rented dozens of places over the decades, and not a single other one comes close. Finally, the location is terrific...a 10-minute walk, or 2-minute drive to the places you want to be in S Haven itself, and 15 minutes to Saugatuck-Douglas. We also spent one day in Grand Rapids, and were in downtown in under an hour. Simply put, you won't go wrong if you make this house your home base for exploring the region.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

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

Tony

Quiet neighborhood yet still could walk to beach. Clean and well equipped. Good for family group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

Perfect Week!

Our family of four stayed for a perfect week. Lou was above and beyond as a host, and the accommodations were exactly as advertised. We felt right at home. The proximity to Oak Beach was perfect for our family (even with little legs). And the beach was phenomenal. The outdoor shower at the house was very convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia o.

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

wedding moms

great home, yard and location to south haven and lake very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley A.

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

Great location and outdoor area

We had our family girls trip here and lived the location and outdoor area. The home could use some updates but we had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Angela K.

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

South Haven Cottage

Lou communicated well throughout the reservation process and during the stay. We had no issues during our stay and felt like we got a great value for the price we paid. The property is older and shows signs of age but that should not discourage you from staying. It is a perfect location within walking distance to the beach, to town, and just a generally great neighborhood to walk. The yard is fantastic and we spent every evening playing cornhole and having a fire. The beds were comfortable, water pressure was fantastic, and the water quality was good and soft. The fridge has plenty of room and the ice maker works great. Lou's property has everything you need to make it a fantastic vacation! Thank you Lou! We hope to return next year!!! My only complaints (and they are small) The bathroom needs a fan as it gets very steamy and has no ventilation. There are no extra towels or washcloths so plan to bring along some laundry soap and wash towels mid vacation. There are no lawn games nor beach supplies. Not a huge deal but plan to bring all of those items yourself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sreejith P.

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

Excellent beach vacation!

We had so much fun during our trip. The house is great, and has an excellent location just a couple of minutes walk from Oak Beach on the north side of South Haven. Quiet neighborhood, close to all amenities. Lou is a very thoughtful host! We will definitely be back here for our next South Haven trip as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

A2

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

Great location!

The place was easy to find. The kids’ room was sweet. Beach was close and the outdoor chairs were fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Love this property!

The yard and proximity to the beach is perfection!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Karl K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location!

House met our needs and had a great yard! We especially appreciated the variety of sitting areas outside and the outdoor shower. We came with our 3 young kids and the older 2 loved the twin beds with the Marvel theme! We are probably hyper-sensitive to this since we have a 10 month old who can crawl and not yet walk, but the floors were not clean when we arrived. We noticed his knees turning brown so we were thankful to find the Swiffer to be able to clean the floors ourselves. Admittedly, if we didn’t have a crawling baby, we probably would not have noticed or otherwise cared. The outdoor grill was great to have and we loved the proximity to the beach! There was a day with rain in the morning and we were able to get there as soon as it stopped and we had Oak Beach all to ourselves for almost an hour. Cannot overstate the value of being this close to the beach - we stayed in South Haven last year at a different house further inland and I would choose this house every time. Loved walking to North Beach and Bunde’s almost daily…pastries, yum!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Perfect location, great house!

The house was in the perfect location and was perfect for our needs! Owners were kind and responsive. One block to the beach and just a short drive to downtown South Haven. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and short walk to beach

We enjoyed the quiet area and short walk to small beach. The larger beaches and more bustling area are within walking distance as well but we liked that this property was just on the outskirts of all of that. House was comfortable but age of house and updates are showing. Owner was available if needed and easy check in/out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tasha S.

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

Great location!

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this home. The short walk to the beach was great. We also enjoyed the large yard to play ball and eat meals at the many outdoor seating areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021