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September Dates are open!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
You can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities at September Dates are open!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

September Dates are open!

“Home is where the heart is.” Footprints in the Sand is a beautifully cared for Victorian-style home that lies in the most ideal location: just two blocks away from South Haven's many shops and restaurants but still in a quiet residential neighborhood. The bright green exterior with unique wrap-around front porch is sure to make you feel like you’re on vacation from the minute you arrive. Furthermore, the house is within a mile of the shores of North Beach - a staple point of South Haven. This makes it possible to enjoy the home, town, beach and amazing sunsets all within your stay!

This spacious home has a functional floor plan with vintage charm for family and friends looking to create lasting memories. The interior décor has a nautical theme, original moldings, hardwood floors and antique furniture pieces. Upon entering the open concept living/dining room, the front windows bring in natural light overlooking the porch and peaceful tree-lined neighborhood street. The renovated kitchen is great for putting meals together and leads to a two-level deck and private back yard, perfect for entertaining. There are four large bedrooms to comfortably sleep up to 10 guests and two full updated bathrooms. The first-floor bedroom has a queen-sized bed, walk-in closet and on-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Two of the upstairs bedrooms have queen-sized beds and the third bedroom has a twin/full bunk bed and separate twin bed. A second cozy family room area is outside of the upstairs bedrooms for another space to watch tv and unwind. Other amenities of the house include a large outdoor gas grill, central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer (bring your own detergent) and ample off-street and on-street parking.

Activity options are endless to make your vacation a memorable one: biking or hiking on the Kal-Haven Trail, gathering for a relaxing beach day, visiting the Maritime Museum, taking boat rides or watching boats at the marina, going between the splashpad and playgrounds while stopping for an ice cream, enjoying local breweries/wineries, and having one-on-one or entire family/friend time while hanging out for a backyard barbeque. This is just the beginning of what this picturesque Lake Michigan town has to offer. Multiple stores including Meijer, Aldi, Walmart, Dollar Tree and Menards are also down the street for anything you need to pick up.

Our home is available to responsible and respectful groups only. We do not rent to guests looking to have a place to party. If you are a group looking to rent a party house, please do not send us an inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and respect of this policy. Minimum 2-night stay, except for peak season (late-June to mid-August) when weekly rentals only apply (Sunday to Sunday).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 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: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Mature, responsible, and respectful guests only. Our home is expected to be treated with the utmost respect.
No loud noise or voices after 10PM.
No parties at any time.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please do not ask us to make an exception!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be monitored at all times.

Events

No events allowed
No parties at any time.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed on the property.

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
Note from host: No parties at any time.
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 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Warner Vineyards - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kal Haven Trail - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is September Dates are open! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at September Dates are open!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at September Dates are open!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is September Dates are open! located?

Located in Downtown, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Haven Center for the Arts and Lake Michigan. Warner Vineyards and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Perfect for our family getaway!

We stayed with our 3 young kids and brother-in-law and had plenty of space to enjoy easy access to the beach, shopping and neighborhood strolls! Love the ample porches. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan D.

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

Family trip

Wonderful home nearby town and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Asfandyar K.

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

Good location, nice accomadations

The property was located just a few mins walk from downtown. It was nice, clean, well stocked and perfect for a larger group of people. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend for anyone looking to go to SoHa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian D.

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

Beautiful house, great location

Overall wonderful experience. Property was beautiful, spacious house, incredibly clean. And the location was great - a short bike ride to downtown and the beach. Would love to vacation there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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

Footprints in the Sand House

We enjoyed our stay at the Footprints in the Sand house. It was clean and comfortable and the location is great. The owners were very responsive to any questions that we had and took pride in making sure that we had a good vacation and a good stay at their house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Great Experience

Great overall experience. House was exactly what to be expected from the listing and a nice short walk to downtown south haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Gingerman

We have stayed at this house several times before this time was my turn to book it for our annual trip Gingerman raceway. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita O.

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

Wonderful vacation home

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely home! It was very clean and spacious for our two families with teenagers. Everything we needed. The location was amazing! Just a short walk (10 mins) to downtown South Haven for all the shops and restraunts, and of course the beaches. The neighborhood was perfect. Very peaceful and quaint. We are already planning on coming back and renting this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Very clean and quiet neighborhood

The house and property were both very clean and well taken care of. The space was very accommodating for our extended family of 10. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and we were close enough to walk to enjoy the farm market, shops and restaurants. We enjoyed all the space outside for our 4 kids to play, especially the paved driveway! It was a great place to stay and would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something quiet and away from the hustle and bustle without being too far!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Yeena Y.

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

Great location and roomy space

This property had more than enough bedrooms and space for our two-family getaway. We enjoyed the location to the downtown and the beach. The neighbors were quiet and were tolerating of our loud children who were running outside. There were two things I wished were better: 1) the linens need to be washed or aired out better. I have a dust allergy and i immediately could tell it was dusty inside the house, and 2) there wasn’t cooking oil and we assumed there would be oil at least available. We bought oil and left for the next vacationer. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Wonderful stay

Very nice property, lots of space for everyone, comfortable and quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the porch and deck, and not too far from town or beaches! Dykman beach was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

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

Family vacation

Check-in was flawless. Kitchen facilities were sufficient. WiFi was better than my home. Walking distance to downtown and pier. Walking distance to beach, but easier to buy week pass and park right at beach. Owner was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay at this beautiful home with our family of 8! The house was spotless with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. My parents especially loved relaxing on the front porch every day and our kids loved playing on the back deck. I was able to lounge and soak in some well-needed vitamin D while they ran around. The common areas were perfect for gathering together. The location was convenient to getting downtown or to Meijer for grocery runs yet on a very peaceful street, making it a great home base for our trip. Property manager was very responsive and kind.We couldn’t have asked for a better place—highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci K.

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

Perfect getaway

Spent 3 nights. 5 adults & 1 child. Plenty of room for all of us. Great location. Beautiful house. Will definitely look to book again next time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

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

Clean, enjoyable stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The neighborhood is very nice, conveniently located, and the home itself was very comfortable. Check in process was simple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed the home and it met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

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

Lovely house

Nice neighborhood in a nice town. Pretty easy walk to the beach. Not very well stocked with shampoo, soap etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Wonderful Stay Close to Town

We had an excellent stay at this property! The house was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed. The location was ideal, just a 5-minute walk to town and a 10-minute walk to the beach. The host was incredibly friendly and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and convenient getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Great location

Over all very happy with house and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Perfect location for a group!

We stayed with our family of 5 and friends with a family of 5 and location could not have been better! The property is set up well with seating and room for groups. Very thoughtful grouping of chairs and tables to promote conversations! Close to the beach, DT, restaurants, historic theatre ($4 tickets👍) and more! Property mgr was very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

We found this property online and it was exactly as described and met all of our needs. The only glitch was on the part of VRBO as we did not receive the passcode to get in until after the occupancy time. The property manager was very responsive and remedied the situation immediately. If the was any complaint it had to do with lightening. Very low light in every room but the master suite bathroom. I would be delighted to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

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

Girl’s getaway

The house was a perfect walking distance to town. The house was perfect and I Loved the wrap around porch. I had a few questions which Anthony answered pretty quickly. I wish we could have had a fire pit but then we probably would have been too loud especially since quiet time in the neighborhood starts at 10pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

Great property for families

Wonderful neighborhood and lots of parking. Great home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B., Huntersville NC 28078

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

Comfortable, Clean & Convenient

This is the 2nd year we've stayed at this nice property. We've been very pleased with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

South Haven Stay

Property as advertised. Very quiet street. Safe, 10 minute walk to the center of town. Too far to walk to the beach with beach stuff but only a 1 mile drive with street parking 1 or 2 blocks from the beach ( if lot is full). South Haven is now golf cart friendly. Reserve a golf cart in advance and you are set. S
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023