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Reviews of Restored Victorian Home sleeps 12 in the heart of South Haven MI!!

Restored Victorian Home sleeps 12 in the heart of South Haven MI!!
South Haven, MI

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bal
A little pricey but very convenient to family
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K., Palatine, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven Vacation
Quaint, clean house on quiet street. Loved the front porch and backyard patio. Enjoyed daily walks to downtown South Haven. Already planning our next vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and within walking distance of downtown and beaches.
Great stay. Only had slight issues with key lock but property owner called us and sent his uncle to assist. Cute updates throughout and Huge Bathroom in upstairs. Thanks for sharing your house. Kathie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience!
Wonderful house. Incredibly clean. Great location. Perfect for families!! Owner was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had a wonderful stay here in this cute home! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Medina, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vibe / close to town
Charming older home in non busy residential part of South Haven. We were 2 related families with 4 adults and 3 older teens in total. Plenty of room / beds and the house was well stocked with linens, towels, dishes, etc. All agreed the vibe of the house was relaxing and friendly. Very easy walk to town but a bit far from both South & North Beaches (the adults took one car loaded with all the gear to drop off and then parked it as close as we could while the kids walked from house). Plenty of hot water, propane grill was appreciated as was the cute patio behind garage. Of note: the A/C really cooled down the first floor but second floor required the strategic use of provided box fans as well as leaving the bedroom doors open in order to cool things down enough to sleep (and even then some said they didn’t need to use sheets or blankets). Not unusual for a retrofit of an old house but the situation could be unacceptable for some. Host was great before and during stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L., Boulder CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and Beautiful home!
Our family absolutely loved our stay! The house was lovely and fit all our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Great home, the location was great and the home was roomy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Everything was exactly as described in listing. Location was perfect and was a great house for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tarrah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
All was great! Had a problem and Anthony was quick it respond and fix it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven
Very nice clean house in a good location in South Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Perfect location. Great for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Kristie, Thank you for your positive review. We appreciate your staying and hope to have you again in the future. Thanks again! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We absolutely loved our stay…Anthony was very responsive and the house was spacious and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Heidi, Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay in our home and hope to have you again in the future! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
We loved our stay! The house was beautiful and walkable to down town. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Erin, Thank you for the positive review and recommendation. We are happy our home and its amenities were what you were looking for. We appreciate your staying and hope to have you again soon! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a great stay here with our extended family. There was plenty of room for our large group and we loved the enclosed porch space. The yard and patio were great for our kids as well. It was about a 20 minute walk to downtown or to north beach, but still a very easy walk. Also a very quick drive to meijer to get groceries. The only thing missing that we really could have used was a wisk!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Alyssa, Thank you for your positive review. We are happy to hear that our home met your family's needs. The location tends to also be an attraction for most of our visitors. We appreciate your staying and hope to see you again soon! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Enjoyed our week in South Haven with family. House provided plenty of room for personal space as well as group gathering. Did miss having some beach items such as umbrellas and games available as we have had in other South Haven rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Ann, Thank you for your review. We are glad our home had plenty of space for you and your family. We definitely plan to place more items for the beach for the future. Thank you for your stay and we hope to have you again soon! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Berny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This property is well maintained and very usable for a family. Kitchen was well equipped and centrally located. Family room with TV was a good gathering place. Not too far from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Berny, Thank you for the review. We are happy that you enjoyed our home and the location. Also, it is great that you used the amenities offered. We appreciate your stay and hope to have you again soon! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Super clean which is always high on my list so it was nice to see a house this clean! Great location - neighborhood was quiet, well maintained and safe. Easy to get in to town and the beach. The property owner was very responsive and nice. Only suggestion that we have would be to add more towels (washrags/hand towels) and allow access to the garage for bikes/beach item storage. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Kim, Thank you very much for the positive review. I am happy the location and atmosphere of the neighborhood were what you were looking for. It is always our goal to maintain good communication with our guests in order to meet their needs. Thank you for your suggestions as we always look to improve were needed. We have spoken to the cleaning service to make sure there are plenty of towels and wash clothes moving forward so there are plenty for our visitors. Also we are working on providing more storage for the upcoming rental season. We would love to have you back in the future! Anthony

8/10 Good

shauna v.

Great location in a fun town
Location is close to walk to downtown shops and beach. In a quiet neighborhood. Large older house with a lot of charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Shauna, Thank you for the review. Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Thai N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Thank you for letting us stay at your house. We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thai, Thank you for the positive review. We hope to have you back in the future! Anthony

8/10 Good

Norman K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for family get away
Had a nice time here. It was clean and in a good location. Air conditioning was a little quirky, but other than that it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Norman, Thank you for the feedback as it is useful for us to look into these things for our future renters. Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
This place was great for our family beach get away. Not as close to the beach as we’d like but we had plenty of room to spread out. Great neighborhood with a small park so close for the kids to play. It had everything we needed and the host was always available for any questions. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Cindy, Thank you for the positive review. We pride ourselves in great communication and having everything to provide our guests with the best possible vacation experience. The neighborhood has always been a great atmosphere and we are happy you enjoyed it. We hope to have you back in the future! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

andy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The only complaint I have is that I cant give it more than 5 stars!!! The owners communication was prompt and to the point. Property was immaculate and exactly as advertised! Would highly recommend. Close to everything and everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Andy, Thank you very much for the positive review. We pride ourselves in providing great communication and the cleanliness of our homes. It is our hope that you come back in the future! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

McKayla E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very accommodating!
We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
McKayla, Thank you very much for the positive review and we are so happy your enjoyed your stay! Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
QT with friends in South Haven
The place was exactly what we needed. Clean and comfortable. Easy check in, well responsive host. Waking distance to the downtown area. plenty of restaurants, shops and scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Peter, Thank you for the positive review. The location of the house is one of my favorite parts and I am glad you felt everything went smoothly. We hope to have you back in the future! -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
This is a nice, updated older house that sleeps plenty of people and was clean. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
David, Thank you for the positive review and taking note on the cleanliness of my home. We hope to have you back! -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location!
The location of the house was everything! Located a short half mile walk to the beach and downtown area, this location was exactly what we were looking for. The house was as described and the communication with the owner was top notch. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Daniel, Thank you for the positive review and I am glad you enjoyed your stay! Yes the location is a hidden nook in South Haven that not many people are familiar with and I appreciate your noting that. Thanks again and we would love to have you back! -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
Love South Haven!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Richard, Thank you for the positive review as I truly enjoy seeing when vacationers who stay in my home have a great experience. I hope you come for another stay in the future! -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for two families
Great house with room and rooms for everyone! Easy distance to everything - we had all ages walking at all times. Dining table large enough for a 2 hr UNO game in a rainstorm, front porch all seasons room perfect for morning coffee and a back room / back porch big enough for all gear, strollers, and a “kids” card table. Note: the kids room w bunk beds doesn’t have air conditioning but the boys sweated through it, refused to go in any other room which were all individual climate control. Amazing neighborhood. Anthony was helpful - given covid accommodations are strict so just know that check in/check out is rigid. That was on us - just a heads up for anyone with morning nappers - plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Brooke, I am happy that you enjoyed your stay at "The Cast Away". It is great to hear that my home's size and atmosphere met the needs for you and your family. It is my hope that you created many long lasting memories with your stay that last a lifetime. Thank you for your stay and it would be great to have you back in the future! - Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation home
We had a great family vacation in South Haven. The house was a great location. Easy walk downtown and short drive to beach. Nice house, well maintained, and plenty of space for our group. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Tina, Thank you for your stay and your review. I am glad you enjoyed your vacation and the location of my home. It is my goal to have the house as clean and as well maintained as possible for each visitor coming to stay, as I want their South Haven experience to be amazing and memorable. Thanks again and I hope you consider coming back in the future. -Anthony

6/10 Okay

maggie w.

South Haven Visit
Our stay in South Haven was great. It is a great town to visit. The location of the house is good. Quiet neighborhood, park right across the street and just a short walk downtown. The front room and dining area were well lit and had quality furniture. The floors throughout the first floor are uneven and could be a tripping hazard for anyone with mobility issues, possibly grandparents and/or toddlers. Even an able body person needed to pay attention in specific areas. It seemed at points in the house the floor leveling was off by at least 10%. The upstairs bathroom was nicely remodeled and water pressure was good, but it is not air conditioned and the exhaust fan seems to be too small for the size of the bathroom. The downstairs bathroom did not have an exhaust fan. Downstairs had central air that was easy to use and upstairs had 3 window units. One bedroom, the hallway, and bathroom were not air conditioned upstairs. Bed linens and beds were clean and comfortable. Plenty of blankets and pillows. The back door doesn’t lock easily and can be an inconvenience if your not patient enough to slowly shut the door and align the lock. Curb side garbage can and recycling bins need to be cleaned. Even after the city picked the garbage and the cans were empty the smell was overwhelming on the property. Overall the house was adequate and met our needs for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
This was our first whole family get-together since July 2018! Our 4 nite stay was FULL of day activities. In the backyard : grilling, wiffle ball game for little ones, water balloon fight for little ones only. We also enjoyed renting a large golf cart for easy transportation to the beach & shopping. The guys rented bikes to explore the Karl-Haven Trail. We enjoyed a few days at the beach with nearby kayaks and paddle board. The large dinning room turned into a game table in the evening. To cherish our memories, we scheduled a professional photographer on the beach sunset time. There was never a dull moment! The house had multiple spaces to spread out: a front porch, back porch, as well as a large TV room and large dining room. Thank you Anthony !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Kerry, Thank you for your stay and your review. I am very happy when reading through this to see that you enjoyed my home and everything South Haven has to offer. It is also helpful for future vacationers to have a great idea of what will be provided to them. I am glad you have made several memories with your family that will last a lifetime and hope that you will consider coming back in the future. Thanks again! -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely South Haven Location
Our family had a great time at this location. We were able to spread out throughout the house as needed. It had solid amenities as well. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Alyssa, After the rental season I try to respond to as many of my vacationers reviews and experiences as I can. I am glad that the house had a spacious atmosphere and amenities that met your needs during your stay. It is my hope that you would consider a future stay at the Cast Away for your next South Haven experience. Thank you for your review and staying in my home. -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
This property was clean and spacious. Our family included 4 young children and they enjoyed the bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds as well as the 2 stair cases! Many of the adults spent time exploring the very old and fascinating cemetery just 2 blocks away on our way to the Kal Haven bike trail. Easy walk to the downtown and a little further to South beach. Our family was sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Elizabeth, Thank you for reviewing my property and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I try to reply to everyone's experiences at the end of each rental season and truly enjoy reading the lasting memories shared by families who have stayed in my home. Thank you for staying in my home and I hope to have you again in the future! Thanks again! -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with vintage charm
This house is the perfect place to stay with friends. Lots of room and the kitchen has everything you need for your stay. Easy walk to the downtown area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Shelly, Thank you for your positive review on your stay. I try to respond to all of my vacationers who have shared their experiences in my home and am glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you and I hope you decide to come back in the future! -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, house was adorable- definitely recommend
Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Kelsey, Thank you for the positive review. I try to respond once the rental season is over to all of my vacationers and their experiences. I appreciate your staying at my home and hope you consider coming back in the future! -Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, convenient location
Clean, spacious, updated house in a quiet neighborhod close to downtown South Haven, hiking trail, grocery store, etc. Owner was friendly and responsive. Plenty of space for two families to enjoy a long weekend. Very walkable to restaurants and shops; beach is a long walk or short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Melissa, Thank you very much for the positive review and feedback as it helps our business grow and future vacationers have an understanding of our home. We appreciate your staying at The Castaway and hope that you visit in the future! Sincerely, Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Henry B., Yorkville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful
The home had everything we needed for our short stay. It was set up perfectly for families to enjoy! The 5 bedrooms were perfect for all the adults and kids! It was less than 3 min to the grocery stores AND to downtown S Haven. We enjoyed our stay so much and plan to go back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for girls weekend
5 of us stayed for two nights and loved it! Close to the downtown area. House was spotless and adorable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jayda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family
Great location, house was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Appreciated the labels on the light switches!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
It's in a great location and a cute little house. I would recommend this to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Siara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy, Clean, and Roomy stay! Amazing management.
We had the home for 3 nights and it was clean, roomy, and had plenty of dishware/linens. The property owner was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

A B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about our stay was wonderful! South haven is such a charming place and so is cast away!
We had a great time in south haven and Anthony’s property was just as described. Charming, beautiful, great location! There was a park right across the street for our kids, great back yard, and house was clean and orderly! I would definitely stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway!
We love South Haven! Such a great place for a family getaway. The house was perfect for our family of 7. It was extremely clean and beautifully decorated. Anthony got tight back to us when we had a question. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer getaway
We enjoyed our week in South Haven. The Cast Away is a great house - it was very clean. In a quiet neighborhood but close to the shops and beach. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
spacious home, short driving distance to beach
the house is located caddy corner to a park which is nice. short drive to beach. we had to clean the where the wall and ceiling meet near the bunkbeds. you can touch the celing slope there and it was covered in smudges. we wiped it down the best we could. also we found socks and undies in a drawer in the bedroom we used, were from a previous guest. put a damper on us feeling the house was super clean. Especially in a covid environment. Otherwise the house was great and accomodated us nicely for a couple days. Nice uppper bathroom remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grant A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Owner
We loved the house and the yard/patio. We sent Anthony (owner) a message about a light, and he was there 5 minutes later taking care of business. Great place and great guy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

YOUSSEF M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay, Owner was easy to communicate with and fast response.
First time to South Haven. Great location. Quiet neighborhood. A short drive to downtown and the beach. Checking in was easy. Our needs were met. No complain, I will consider this property if we come back to South Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emilee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in South Haven!
We loved our stay at this house. The house and decor were adorable and very clean. Just a short drive to the beach and downtown area (but you are also able to walk as well) Communication with the owner was easy and timely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anthony was amazing, responsive and considerate of our needs. Loved the quick response time!
The property is lovey. We had all of our needs met. It’s spacious, cleanly and orderly. Checking in was easy. We would love to come back to South Haven to stay here again. Great location and easy walk or drive to the beach. Great for groups of friends or families. Anthony is a great host! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020