A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of South Haven, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and North Beach. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Michigan Maritime Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Warner Vineyards.
South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
South Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Bangor Station - 20 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
South Beach Cafe - 4 min drive
Burger King - 3 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
Lakeside Entertainment - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Escape to South Haven…
Cute home, well maintained, easy walk to Oak Street beach. This area is known for their fantastic sunsets. Just bring yourselves, your bikes and some beach towels, all else is included. Great area for biking, walking, running or just hanging out at the beach. . Home easily accommodates 6 people. There is one first floor bedroom and bath, upstairs has two dormer bedrooms and a full bath. Playroom with pool table in the basement. Sunny great room with lots of seating and smart TV. Spacious kitchen and dining area includes most everything you will need. There is a screened-in porch off the kitchen, perfect for dining or just hanging out and enjoying nature, also a front deck for relaxing. The home has gas heat and central air. You will find lots of fun places to dine, great shops in the downtown area and lots to explore. A week in South Haven is what we like to call "The Great Escape”!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding 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)
General
Unit size: 1,600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
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
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
Property is also known as
Escape To Haven's Shore Haven
Escape to South Haven's North Shore South Haven
Escape to South Haven's North Shore Private vacation home
Escape to South Haven… Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gregory Y.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loretta’s house was Outstanding!Will definitely watch for this one again!
Gregory Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sabrena G.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was wonderful. Loved the 3 seasons room and proximity to beaches.
A welcoming home to relax in. We really enjoyed our stay!
Sabrena G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Sue S.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Summer Getaway
Comfortable house with plenty of room for our party of 6. Teens enjoyed the pool table!
Quiet neighborhood with a short drive to North Beach and downtown. Weather was perfect all week!
Sue S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Could not be any better!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tommy B.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, Great House
The house was ideally located just a short walk to a beautiful beach and a bit further to the delightful downtown area. Much to do and see in South Haven.
It was clean and well kept. The owner checked in with us to ensure that everything going well. I highly recommend this house and host.
Tommy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
James H.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Blueberry Blue Bungalow
A true gem of a beach themed bungalow only steps from South Haven's beautiful white sand beaches! Everything you could desire for a wonderful family vacation!
James H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jan W.
8 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Nice and clean, good firm beds, very convenient. Owner answered promptly.
Jan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diana P.
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
Loretta’s house was a wonderful stay for a family vacation. The house was perfectly located with an easy walk to the beaches and short trip downtown. Everything you could need for the beach, chairs, cart and beach toys, was provided as well.
Diana P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachael W., Irvington, Indiana
4 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect July getaway
We have vacationed in South Haven annually for 20 years. We had the most pleasant, stress free week that we could remember. The weather was perfect, but I don’t think a rainy day would have changed that.
The neighborhood is nice and quiet and the time we were at the house was spent on the lovely screened porch. There was also plenty of room in the house if anyone wanted to be alone or have some quiet time.
Loretta was a gracious property owner/hostess and the staple pantry items that were included when we arrived was a nice touch and we were happy to leave some unused items behind. The only thing that could have made our time better is a longer stay. :)
Rachael W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lauren I.
29 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little blue house in South Haven
We had a great stay here. The screened back porch was wonderful for hanging out with family. Plenty of rooms and beds for our group of six (adults and kids).
Lauren I.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joe G., Frisco, TX
17 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation place
Great communication, loved the screened in porch, dish and clothes washers were taken advantage of, wonderful neighborhood location within walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go.
Joe G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
John S.
9 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Going to South Haven? STAY HERE!
Great location, easy walk to the beach. Convenient to stores, hiking/biking/running trails, restaurants, golf courses. House is roomy, we had 5 adults but could have comfortably had 8. Great screened in back porch, finished basement with nice pool table. Linens, towels, beach supplies provided. Owner communicates proactively and provides clear instructions on both the check in and check out processes. We couldn't have been more satisfied.
John S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Vera F.
29 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with excellent location
Nice property with excellent location
Vera F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Roberta K.
11 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for Area Beaches
Charming 3-bedroom cape cod provided extended family a great location to the area beaches. Screened porch was an added plus.
Roberta K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Susie D.
7 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house - nice location
We liked being close to the beach and downtown. The house was very nice in a walkable neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again!
Susie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lillian J F.
1 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Gem with screened in porch
This property was nice and spacious; there were six of us and had plenty of room to spread out. The screened in porch was my favorite area, but the weather was chilly, so not able to use it as much as I would have liked to. Close enough to walk to the beach and there are plenty of beach towels and chairs.
The kitchen had all the essentials and lots of room to cook.
Would love to come again.
Lillian J F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mitchell C.
20 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation in South Haven
Rented with my wife and our 1 year old, as well as brother-in-law and his wife. Location was perfect and Loretta was lovely to work with. Loved the screened porch every night, will definitely be back!
Mitchell C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dan D.
11 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Had a great time.
Dan D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Janene R.
4 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating 16 yo Birthday!
We are delighted to have this home for 5 nights! It was perfect, and very clean. We would love to rent it again next year! I will reach out to the manager and also thank her!
Janene R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Amy K.
22 Aug 2020
South Haven is beautiful
My husband and I rented this property with our four children for a nice end of the summer getaway. We enjoyed the location of the property and the neighborhood was very well kept. The house itself was nice, just needs some minor upgrades. Over all we had a nice stay, the shed had some beach items that came in very handy, plenty of sleeping areas and close to the beach. My family and I very much enjoyed South Haven and will visit the area again.
Amy K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sara K.
22 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
We loved this house! It was cute, clean, and perfect for our family. It’s the perfect place to stay for a vacation getaway to South Haven. It’s in a great location, close to the beaches and to downtown. We were easily able to bike to the larger beaches and downtown. We also walked to some of the smaller beaches which were only a few blocks away. The owner was also very kind and helpful in her communications with us to answer any questions we had. We’d definitely stay again!
Sara K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jean T.
17 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
This was the perfect getaway for me, my husband, my sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Check-in was easy and Loretta answered any questions we had within an hour. The house met every expectation described in the listing and much more. It was clean and quaint and there were many times throughout our week stay where someone in our group commented that we had everything we needed. We shopped at the local farmers market for fresh fruit and veggies, we walked into town for dinner and ice cream, and we walked to the beach for a beautiful evening sunset. The house had plenty of space for the 4 of us and we found ourselves able to relax in the cozy living room, at the kitchen table or in our individual bedrooms. But our favorite place, by far, was the screened-in back porch where we spent most every day and every night drinking and laughing while we played board games. This was the perfect place we could call home for a week and we will definitely return.
Jean T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Tracy M.
28 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, spacious house. Loved the screened in porch and backyard. Great location!
The house was much bigger than I expected! The shed was a nice bonus because we used it to store our bikes. The pool table was a big hit with the kids! We absolutely LOVED the screened in porch and backyard. When we were at the house, we spent most of our time out there. My only complaint I have about the house is the upstairs rooms got very warm during the day. They did get cooler at night, but they were still warm. It was comfortable enough for sleeping at night but we had the ceiling fan on and 2 floor fans blowing.
The location was great. It was an easy walk to Oak Street beach to watch sunsets and take beach walks. North shore beach was an easy drive and is where we spent our beach time.
We rode our bikes most places. Kal-Haven trailhead was a short bike ride from the house.
The owners were very nice and accommodating. Loretta was very responsive!
We had a great trip and look forward to visiting South Haven again!
Tracy M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jean T., Battle Creek, MI
12 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice North Beach home
Well stocked with everything we needed. Plenty of sleeping area. Cute playroom on main floor that could be used for sleeping area also. Close to several beaches on North Beach. We walked or rode bikes to town. Nice, safe neighborhood. Great communication from owner. Forgot about the back screened in porch - we practically lived out there!
Jean T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Vera F.
2 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable house
This is a good, comfortable house in decent condition. Location is great, very flexible rent conditions. We are staying there 2d time and planning to come next summer . The only issue we had this year was a cleanness of the house as outside porch had a lot of dust, carpet had spots and fridge needed additional cleanning.