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The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand!

Cottage with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Marina
Terrace/patio
In South Haven's heart, just a stroll from North Beach's white-powder sand, Poplars Cottage offers an inviting retreat. With four bedrooms and two full bathrooms – including a spa bathroom with heated floor and customizable color backlighting - this haven sleeps up to eight people in comfort. Enjoy central air-conditioning, premium bedding, high-speed WiFi, TV’s in each bedroom and living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand!

4 Bedrooms, Spectacular Spa Bathroom
Just a 15 second stroll to South Haven's famous, white-powder sand North Beach! Outstanding location with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable, relaxing, and special - Central Air-Conditioning, Premium Bedding, High Speed Wifi, TV's in each bedroom and Living Room(five screens), Surround Sound System, Fridge with Ice-maker, Dishwasher and more.

South Haven has always been a magical place to our family - somewhere that we gather to make memories and let the world drift by for a bit. We want our guests to love it every bit as much as we do.

Our cottage-home sleeps up to Eight (8) people in Four (4) bedrooms. All of our mattresses were custom-made by King Koil, integrating a cooling gel layer over several comfort layers and one of their finest innerspring systems. We provide bed linens, bath towels, and beach towels, all of which we regularly replace. You'll also find some cookies, hot cocoa and tea for your enjoyment.

We recently made many updates to make your stay more pleasant, including:
• New 70" 4K TV in the Great Room with a Dolby Atmos 5.2.1 Surround Sound System
• 32" TV in Kids Room for Video Gaming with FireTV
• TV's in the other three Bedrooms with FireTV
• Granite countertops in the kitchen
• Porcelain Tile Kitchen Flooring
• Water Softener
• New Bathroom with Bathtub

Explore the many reasons to stay at our beautiful cottage in South Haven, Michigan. It's more than the Blueberry Festival or picture-perfect sunsets, more than the best ice cream or the art shows — it's a safe-haven from the rest of the world where time slows down as boats glide past on the Black River, a place where good friends meet for wine tasting and to talk late into the night. It's a place to relax, recharge, and enjoy living for a while! Welcome.

Poplars Cottage is ideally located just off the main beach road, Lake Shore Drive, literally seconds from one of the finest white-powder sand beaches in the U.S. Throughout the summer, the City of South Haven combs the beach of debris to keep it looking pristine. The sun, setting as it does over the lake, often brings a spectacular color palette that truly must be seen to be believed.

Set amidst this idyllic locale, Poplars Cottage features:
A Great Room - A comfortable sectional makes for ideal lounging conditions to read a book, chat with family and friends, or watch some serious television on the 4K LCD with full Dolby Atmos Surround Sound. Use of our Netflix subscription is complimentary, along with Disney and Prime.

Four Bedrooms
• Three bedrooms have Queen Beds
• One bedroom has a Bunk Bed with a Full and a Twin mattress
All the beds were replaced recently with custom King Koil™ luxury mattresses.

2 Full Bathrooms: 1. Totally Renovated Bathroom, featuring Spa-Style Shower (wall/hand-held, rain can, and body spray) and a heated floor. The six-function spa shower has (a) multi-setting wall / hand-held shower combo; (b) overhead rain-can shower; and, (c) four body sprays; plus combinations of any two. A sheet of natural onyx is inset within the shower wall, behind shelves for shampoo and soap. Besides having tremendous natural beauty, Onyx is remarkably translucent. We've added a customizable color backlight behind the onyx and a wall-mounted control panel over the sink. To add to your shower experience, turn on the onyx backlighting and watch as it continually changes colors and hues. Of course, no shower would be relaxing if you were to run out of hot water, so we've installed a high-capacity, industrial-grade tankless hot water heater for unlimited hot water.
The newly installed 2nd bathroom is ensuite, with a tub/shower combination. This thoughtfully designed bathroom creates an oasis for convenience and privacy.

Other Features:
• Full kitchen with dishwasher, fridge with ice maker, waffle maker, blender, and coffee maker.
• Central A/C and Heat.
• Full Washer & Dryer
• High-speed Internet via Wifi

Outdoor shower with hot/cold water for rinsing sand off from the beach.

Built sometime around 1920, the Poplars Cottage has been in our family for four generations.

For over 100 years visitors have been vacationing in the beach cottages of South Haven. The Poplars Cottage continues this great tradition by providing an exciting beach house experience for our guests.

Come, sample the essence of South Haven: it’s History, Flavor, Watercolor Sunsets and So Much More!

Covid-19: All common surfaces in our cottage are being wiped down between stays with anti-viral / germicidal products. Guests are asked to inform us if any exhibit any symptoms of illness during or proximate to the time of their stay. Your safety, as our guests, is of the utmost importance.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 1,000 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: 25

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

Rules

We provide 1 beach parking pass for your stay. The pass allows parking on the residential lot and streets on North Beach.
No pets! A note for those with allergies to dogs. The owner's dog spends time in the cottage. It is thoroughly cleaned after his departure.
Maximum Occupancy Rate is established by City of South Haven. Additional people over 8 total are not allowed on property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! located?

Located in North Side, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Updated bathrooms, cozy space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean! Amazing shower! Just steps away from Lake Michigan. Great communication from host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

SOHA

Check in good, kitchen good, WiFi sporadic, parking permit access a bit confusing.My family enjoyed the location to the beach, the cottage had everything we needed. Questions were answered quickly. We enjoyed walking and dining at Captain Lou's.
View from the back patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Beach visia

Owner had excellent communication. House was as advertised and was clean. Beach towels provided which was great and outdoor shower was super helpful. Loved the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

phi; m.

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

We enjoyed the stay. You could not beat the location!

We enjoy the stay. You could not beat the location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

kenny l.

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

Great location

Great cottage and a few steps from the beach and convenient to everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary t.

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

Taylor

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

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

Great location with a house the feels like home. Minutes to beach, leisurely stroll to town.

Great directions regarding parking etc. description was 100% accurate, House has everything you need (including beach towels and umbrella) for an easy relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Super duper SOHA rental

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Poplars - it was clean, beds were super comfy, and it had everything we needed. Hoping to stay again next year (if available!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree W.

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

Friend get together

The location of the home was amazing. We were within steps in between Lake Michigan and the river. A perfect cottage for a friend get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary H., Mishawaka IN

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

Beautiful Weekend

Love the new bathroom. Excellent weather and great accommodations at this great cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The poplars, great location!!

Great location, steps to the beach and easy access to shops and downtown. Very family friendly, house was clean, cozy and offered everything we could’ve needed during our stay!! We will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Great girls weekend!

We had a great time at the Poplar’s Cottage. It was just as described. It was so close to the beach. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Location, location, location

We loved our time at this property. The house is small but it's all about the location. The bathrooms are updated and clean. The kitchen was tight but the outdoor space more than compensates.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz P., Lafayette

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

Perfect location and cozy getaway for the family

The Poplars was perfect for our family. Cozy and quaint and checks all the boxes on the amenities you really need . You can’t beat the location. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene B.

Beautiful place to stay and perfect location!

Debbie was awesome with any questions or assistance we needed. The house is perfect for families and has the BEST shower! Literally steps away from beach and nice back patio. Beds were all comfortable! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary H., Mishawaka IN

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

Great Beach Cottage!

Had a great time at this comfortable and clean cottage. The beach was huge with soft white sand. Parking was close and easy. Set in a beautiful, quite community. The sunsets are gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Perfect beach vacation

It was our 1st visit to South Haven. We loved it! Cottage was perfect with the best location. Beach, shopping, biking chartered fishing. Exceeded our expections!!!We hope to visit again👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

peter d.

Great location. Great beach. Cozy home.

Great experience being steps from the beach. Nice amenities in the house. Debbie is a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ilana S.

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

Wonderful location and love the house!

We have been going to South Haven for years and this is our favorite rental. The location is just perfect - we love being so close to the beach. The house has always been clean and has everything we need for a getaway. The hosts are great - responsive, friendly and flexible. A four bedroom house so close to the beach just can't be beat! I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great visit!

We loved this property - it is exactly as advertised. Full kitchen, which is nice, and plenty of beach towels. The bedding was nice, we all slept well. My son wanted to take the shower home. It is just a little tricky to find - be sure to follow the directions carefully and go all the way around the hairpin turn. We would stay again - great access to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Clean & Clear

The Poplars was our first visit SoHa and we loved it! Debbie was wonderful to work with and the home was perfect for our family of 5. Very clean and comfortable! Everything was provided that was needed. Thank you for a peaceful retreat! We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Curt W., Westfield Indiana

As good as a location gets in South Haven

We were so glad to find this cottage last minute to stay and were more then pleased with the house and location. The house had 4 small bedrooms but fine for 3 couples and 1 bunkbed room. Only 1 bathroom but it was very nicely remodeled and really wasn't a problem. We enjoyed every dinner on the back patio and being able to walk right onto the canal was awesome. This is the best way to visit south haven and we highly recommend this property to future renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Wonderful cottage just steps from the beach!

Our stay at the Poplars was wonderful! Debbie stopped by to make sure all was ok and the welcome gift of wine, ice cream gift certificate, etc. Was a nice touch! Couldn't wait to visit Shermans for our ice cream! Bathroom was awesome! Heated floors and large shower! Sink was a bit small with no counter space though. Loved having comfortable couches to relax on after a long day of fishing and beach time! So often that is not the case. We would definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

We loved our stay. Just some suggestions.

A few suggestions: handrails are needed in the showers, & the back storm door closes too hard often trapping body parts ( we have bruises to prove it). TV usage was quite challenging. If your neighbors in back would trim the bush at the corner down to fence level, you would have a fantastic view of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023