10 Acre Private Estate, Covered Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Xfinity Broadband,

South Haven, Michigan
$1305 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 8

Bed

Bath 7

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 22

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Lumber Baron Family Retreat is a private 10 acre estate property formerly operated as the Seymour House Bed & Breakfast. Now exclusively available for family vacations and other family gatherings, the estate is located between the Lake Michigan resort towns of South Haven and Saugatuck just half a mile from the Lake Michigan shoreline and a 12 minute drive either North or South to the beaches. Professionally managed by nearby owners who are deeply experienced in the hospitality industry. Families love Lumber Baron Family Estate as you can see from its seventeen 5 star reviews in it's first few years of operation!

The property features an ornate brick Italianate-style mansion built by William H. Seymour in 1862 and remains one of the finest homes in the area. Also on the property is a two bedroom guest cabin, a one acre stocked pond, wooded nature trails, a heated pool with sun deck, hot tub and fire pit. Xfinity wireless broadband throughout.

LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES & WATERFRONT PARKS: Lake Michigan beaches and waterfront parks are abundant and very close by. The house is located just a mile from the Casco Beach and Preserve. A ten minute drive to the South takes you to the famous South Beach and South Haven Lighthouse. Ten minutes to the North takes you to Oval Beach Saugatuck, ranked nationally among the top 10 US beaches. And the 400 acre VanBuren State park is just 12 miles away and features beautiful waterfront sand dunes.

HISTORY: The Seymour’s were prominent lumber barons as well as prosperous peach farmers and bankers. The estate was once a commercial peony farm and 50 years later, one can see peonies blooming in the surrounding woods beyond the present property. For the last 30 years the home was operated as a luxury inn.

TRAVEL PROTECTION: Our cancellation policy needs to be quite strict because most families book their gatherings many months in advance. We strongly recommend that you purchase HomeAway/VRBO's Travel Protection policy to protect your investment and we will share the cost of the policy with you. Simply select Travel Protection during the check out process and we ill reimburse you half the cost of the protection at check out as long as it is unused.

SANITATION & VIRUS CONCERNS: We recognize that all parents and grandparents are concerned about doing everything they can to protect the health of their families. We feel the same way and do everything we can to give you confidence that your family’s health is protected at Lumber Baron Family Estate. Here are the details. All bedrooms, living spaces and the pool thoroughly cleaned by our professional crew. Then, upon your arrival, you will find that we have provided commercially laundered bed linens for your family, including freshly laundered sheets, mattress covers and blankets. We also provide two freshly laundered cases for each bed pillow. And we provide a large supply of wipes for you in the case that you chose to do additional sanitizing.

Optional Professional Sanitation: Orkin VitalClean professional sanitation service is available at your option. Orkin's trained technicians wipe down all high-touch surfaces in all bedrooms and living spaces followed by a misting application using specialized equipment and its EPA List N disinfectant which is both effective against viruses including COVID-19 and also carries the EPA's lowest toxicity rating (Category IV), defined as “practically non-toxic and not an irritant.” For more details on Vital Clean see https://www.orkin.com/commercial/services/orkin-vitalclean. Because Vital Clean sanitation service is optional, just notify us at the time of reservation that you prefer not to have the house sanitized by Vital Clean and we will credit back their fee that is listed on the itemization as “Cleaning Fee” You may opt out of Vital Clean sanitation and the associated Cleaning Fee by messaging me at the time of your reservation. The house will be thoroughly cleaned whether or not you chose to Vital Clean sanitation. If you want to opt in to Vital Clean sanitation simply request it after booking is completed and within 4 weeks of your arrival.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    8 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4400 Sq Ft (409 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    7 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 22

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Review Review

  • David R.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Great property for a large family. Plenty of room for everyone. Huge dining room that seated our whole family. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub and pool. Large grounds for the kids to run around or play cornhole. We would definitely recommend this place for any large group

  • Kimonie J.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    This house was absolutely amazing very accommodating for my big group. Beds are super comfortable. The pool and Jacuzzi were also a hit, If you’re thinking about renting this place, please do not hesitate.

  • Eileen B.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    The property was excellent. House was well equipped. Two refrigerators side by side was perfect for our family. We appreciated extra towels for hot tub. Grandchildren loved staying in the cabin. Many hours were spent fishing in the pond! We loved the trails and firepit. Lake Michigan was wonderful. It was a super family vacation. Only drawback was the long tripback to Pennsylvania!

  • Hector C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    This property was great! Fit 20 with no issues. Large dining tables was perfect for family dinner.

  • Charles V.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    We have worked with many owners and managers over the years. I can honestly say that the owner of this house, Michael, is the best owner we have ever worked with. We had a couple small issues during our stay and in each case, he fixed the issue quickly and effectively. In one instance, we had rented a boat for four hours but we needed a large cooler for the food and drinks we were going to take on the boat. By the next morning, Michael had dropped off this mega cooler for us to use on the boat. The house itself has a wonderful charm about it and a beautiful piece of property. We found the kitchen to be very well equipped, and the second outdoor grill came in very handy for the size of our family. In general, we found the house to be well care for and rank it high in the cleanliness category!

  • Toni H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Our family loved our stay at this house! The kids, aged 7-13, say this has been their favorite house that we have stayed at. This wasn’t the typical house that we usually look for, as a game room with electronics is usually a key amenity we want. But with many options available on the property, the children were outside fishing, using the paddle boat, playing baseball or kickball, exploring the paths cut through the woods, or swimming in the pool every chance they got. I marked the accuracy of listing as a 4 simply because the TV’s in the bedroom have been replaced and are BIGGER than the pictures showed, so that is a good thing if people watch TV in their rooms. Again, with our family, we spent so much time outside that the only time a TV was on was in the morning in the kitchen as the kids were eating.The rooms in the house are very quiet. You do not hear noise from the other rooms, and even with a baby in our family, you could not hear him in the middle of the night from other rooms, and he was able to nap during the day without being wakened by noise.We did contact Michael a couple times during the week, and he was very responsive and prompt. Response to one of our calls actually had an added bonus of him bringing fishing poles and Bean Bag Toss boards for the house!

  • Hilary M.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    This estate was a perfect spot for our family reunion getaway. We were 18 people (mostly teens and adults), with plenty of space for all. The house is well appointed and very charming, with a large dining room for bigger gatherings and several smaller spaces for cozier interactions. Two of the 8 bedrooms are in the log cabin on the property, which the young adults loved to give them some independence! The property is beautiful and well-kept. The pond is not swimmable (which is fine because there is a pool!), but can float around or use the paddle boat provided. The owner is super easy to work with, and very responsive to needs and requests. All around we loved this place and would be happy to return if opportunity permits!

  • Alex Z.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 13, 2024

    Great place in a historic house with modern amenities.

  • sharon g.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    There were 16 of us and each person enjoyed themselves. The house was large enough and unique in its style. Plenty of outside room and nearly things to do. Michael was quick to respond if we needed anything. We would definitely rent from him again. Very pleased.

  • jessica h.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    We had a great time with family and friends from 4 to 85! The kids especially liked the cabin and the pool. It’s a great spot with a lot to do and the beach very nearby and South Haven a quick drive to. We really enjoyed it.

  • Carrie E.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    We had 18 family members met up coming from Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Georgia. It was nice to have a big space to spread out and not feel on top of each other. We did make a pros and cons list: CONS: update pictures online (pool, cabin, etc), landscaping was dead, owner not responding to messages online, there was a mouse/droppings in cabin, not knowing about having to make beds when we arrived, no WiFi in cabin, updated bathrooms/showers PROS: well stocked kitchen with dishes and utensils, space for everyone to eat, pool/hot tub, clean, pool towels well stocked, gorgeous grounds. Overall we had a great experience and it was really close to Saugatuck and South Haven. Kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub.

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