Family Friendly Lake Cottage | Cottage in South Haven

9.8 (38 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
South Haven Cottage | Family Friendly Lake Cottage

3 Bedroom Cottage in South Haven

We bought this 3 bedroom, 2 bath house because it is perfect for our family and it was in the perfect location for a family get away. To us, this house is a refuge from our day to day lives. We arrive and are able to relax and take the days at the pace we wish. Our three boys keep us hopping most of the time, so we simply love arriving in South Haven, relaxing, and taking the days as they come. Most summer days I head out before anybody is out of bed and comb the beach for fossils. Once everyone is up, we generally spend the middle part of the day at the beach---set up umbrella and chairs, build sand castle and walls, swim, run, dive, throw balls in the surf, and look for more fossils! We often leave our gear on the beach and walk back for lunch at the house, then return to the beach for a bit longer. We often play wiffle ball and other sports, in the side yard, with kids in the surrounding homes. The park is one block away and our three boys (14,12,and 9) come and go from park to house (with permission) whenever they wish---safe and no busy streets to cross.
Our house, as mentioned, has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. With aging parents (we're not getting younger either), it was important to have one ground floor bedroom. So, our layout is one bed and one bathroom on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs. The upstairs also has a loft with a futon, for additional sleeping space.
The home was built in 1890's by a Lake Michigan ships captain (see info in house to learn more about this unique captain!). We have radiator heat in the shoulder/winter seasons---as well as some mobile space heaters to target high use areas. In the summer, we put in window air conditioners, which are needed some days and other days are not.
We have a dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen does have a dishwasher and microwave. There is a patio table and chairs off the back of the house and a gas grill for your use.
We are in a family neighborhood. This is not a party house and should not be rented for purposes beyond family vacations.
Also, this house is an original. If you want a cookie cutter new house, look elsewhere. Yes, updates have been made over the years, but it is still just a cottage built 125 years ago....give or take! If you require a new or renovated place, look elsewhere......our house is a fairly original and perfect for us or unpretentious guests. :)
Rent is 2100 a week in the summer.......1400 per week any other time. 150 cleaning fee. This rental info is accurate....if the system spits out something else, ignore it and just contact me. Rentals are Saturday to Saturday in summer. More flexible off season. I do not use the 'instant' booking option, as I like to have some interaction with guests before signing off on a rental. So, send a request and provide enough info that I understand a bit about your family and intentions.

Family Friendly Lake Cottage is located in South Haven. Family Friendly Lake Cottage provides accommodation, featuring TV, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Family Friendly Lake Cottage has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the South Haven has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in South Haven, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Video games
General
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Stair gate
  • Children's books
Internet
  • Internet access
Outdoors
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Heather S.
Aug 17, 2025 12:18:32 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Wonderful location! Cozy home away from home! Stocked with everything you and close to everything you want!
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