Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake!

South Haven, Michigan
$700 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

You will delight in the privacy of your own home nestled in the beautiful critical sand dunes of Lake Michigan. The area is small and quiet with dirt paths that all end at the incredible dunes that separate you from spectacular Lake Michigan! The large screened-in, wrap-around porch with a fireplace, allows you to enjoy the outdoors during any type of weather. The beach is walking distance away giving you the option of conquering the dunes by climbing over them or sneaking through woods to get there. Either way, you end up on the uncrowded, white sand beach where you can lounge, play in the lake or take a walk to nearby Van Buren State Park. (And don't miss the sensational sunsets!!!)
Lealiou Lodge is on 1.5 acres tucked away in a wooded area. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, sleeping 9: a queen bed in the master with its own bathroom; a double/twin bunk bed and trundel beds in one room - perfect for kids; and a queen bed in the 3rd bedroom. Ceiling fans are in all bedrooms. There is another full bath up there as well. On the first floor, there is a bedroom with a queen bed, and a full bath.
The kitchen hosts a granite island that seats 4, granite counter tops, a dishwasher, complete set of pots and pans and all the dishes and glasses you would need.There is a dining table that will seat 10 for those late night card games! If you feel like watching TV or taking in a movie, there is a DVD player AND a VCR player - lots of movies as well. Board games for family fun out on the screened porch are plentiful too. Firewood is provided for the spacious fire pit in the front yard and if more is needed, it is sold just down the road. The grassy area to the north of the house is ideal for a wiffle ball game, while the sand court behind the house beckons you to a down and dirty game of sand volleyball or badminton. This is a perfect setting for families to spend time together playing games or roasting marshmallows over the campfire.
The Lealiou Lodge is available all year long. There are some great family ski areas within an hours drive. Sledding down the dunes and exploring the spectacular coastline while under ice is something you cannot imagine. Then warm up with the wood burning/gas fireplace inside.
This is a perfect place for friends and family to gather. Once you have experienced it, we hope you will want to come back year after year. Our family has been coming up here for 30 years. We bought the property in 1996 and camped on it until we were able to build our dream house. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we do.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1634 Sq Ft (152 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Or Patio Barbecue Grill Firepit Free Firewood Garden Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Non Smoking Only Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

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Review Review

  • Kathryn

    Submitted Oct 9, 2022

    Stayed Oct 6, 2022

    Wow, what a spectacular place to enjoy fall! All day bonfires, volleyball, football, trails, dunes and Lake Michigan! We even were led to the “golden rope” to Lake Michigan by 88 yr old neighbor Barbara! Everything about this place is wonderful, until we had to leave! Thank you for sharing your beautiful place ?

  • David

    Submitted Sep 8, 2021

    Stayed Sep 3, 2021

    Furnishings were comfortable and the kitchen is spacious and beautiful. Loved the screened-in wraparound porch. Some of the other properties on the street that you pass before arriving at this property are rather run down.

  • Tammy

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Beautiful house and setting. The wrap around porch was very nice. The hosts were great at responding to any questions we had while there.

  • Andrew R.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    This is our second time staying here. Place was clean and welcoming. Spent most of the time on the screened in porch. Some beds could use updated but that’s personal preference. Had a great time with family.

  • Patricia and Todd R.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Spacious home. Good communication with owner. Path thru woods led to beautiful beach. There is a rope at the end of path to get down to the beach. The other option is the dune, which some in our group enjoyed. Loved loved loved the large screen in porch! My favorite part!

  • Lisa N.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Our family of 8 had a great time at your house. Everything was as described. Directions from highway were spot-on. Bedrooms were all good size, beds were comfortable, and everything was clean. House pretty much has everything you would need. The porch was wonderful...I can't stress how large it is and how great a space it is for families to gather. The path to the beach was a little challenging with a baby and cooler in tow, but not too bad. And once there, it is a very private, open beach with great views. Also enjoyed your fire pit area. And the large tree canopy around the house made it really feel like a campsite out in the woods. A couple of very minor issues: We could never figure out how to get the speakers on the porch to play from the stereo. And the light switches took a day or two to figure out, especially the porch, as some of the labels had worn off, but those are very minor items. Overall a very nice space for a family vacation. Thanks for a great time!

  • Nancy C.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    We had a fantastic family vacation at this lovely home just outside of South Haven, Michigan! It was was me & my husband, our three adult children & our 3 grandchildren (ages 4, 2 1/2, & 1 1/2 years old). Each family had their own room ( 4 bedrooms) & 3 bathrooms which we shared. We loved the huge wrap around screen porch where most our our time was spent! Also the kitchen had all the amenities needed since we did a lot of cooking. The main living area was all open with the kitchen, living area with plenty of seating, fireplace & TV & opening to the screened porch. We spent most of our time at the house visiting because of our young children. And we're perfectly happy walking to the beach, playing outside in the beautiful wooded yard, hanging out by the fire pit & taking naps. It was nice to be able to wash clothes with the washer & dryer too. The weather was perfect for our July stay as well! The only thing was we had to buy bottled water to drink because of the stinky well water. Other than that, I would highly recommend this vacation rental!

  • Nancy B.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay at your spacious home. The wrap around screened in porch was amazing! We never ate anywhere else. It was so relaxing to sit out there feeling like we were in a treehouse. The house was clean, well stocked and plenty of room for our family. Lynn gave us accurate information prior to arrival making check-in easy. The dune and lake was a big hit! You’ve got to take.the dune to the lake at least once, but the trail is much easier. We had a great time and hope to return!

  • Pam W.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    It was wonderful! The home was more than we anticipated! Very nice and homey! Super easy checking in and out! Many thanks!

  • Erin M.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2023

    Stayed Aug 24, 2023

    Great house for a girls get a way weekend!

  • Mary H.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    We loved this home! It is nice and secluded from the other homes in the neighborhood. The wrap around porch is where we spent most of our time. I definitely recommend taking the wooded path to the beach instead of going over the dune. We had the beach all to ourselves most days. Perfect family retreat!

  • Lyndsey H.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2023

    Stayed Jul 27, 2023

    Great place to stay overall. There were 6 adults and 5 kids total staying and it didnt feel cramped at all. The screened in porch is amazing; Great place to sit and relax. The kids loved the toys that were there.

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