Historic Beach House 2 Blocks to Beach/Downtown w/Pool, Firepit, 7 BRs

South Haven, Michigan
$1588 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

If your family is craving the familiarity of a classic beach house from yesteryear, the Ross House is for you! At 150 years old, this grand old dame prioritizes old-world craftsmanship and comfort. And there s nothing missing from this backyard! Features here include a seasonal pool, fire pit, lawn games like horseshoes and a basketball hoop and a garage game room with pool and ping pong tables. With 7 bedrooms and 4 baths, there s plenty of room for the entire family to find their own space.

Living Spaces
As you walk up the front steps to a covered front porch complete with a wooden bench, you ll feel like you re home already. And it just gets better when you walk inside. The first of two side-by-side living rooms is furnished with a cozy sofa and two chairs, one of which is situated in a sunny alcove with stained glass windows, perfect for curling up with a good book. The large HDTV invites you to relax with a beverage and a snack while you stream your favorite new bingeable show. Either way, this welcoming space will surely become one of your favorites. The second living room is perfect for quiet conversation, set up with a sofa and two chairs facing each other. A great spot for planning your next day s activities! And don t forget the seasonal garage game room with pool and ping pong. Enjoy a friendly competition on days when the outdoor weather doesn t quite cooperate. Please note that the garage is not heated.

Peak & Non-Peak Season
During the peak season, this home would have a 7-night minimum and would rent Saturday - Saturday. If you are interested in staying a full week in the non-peak season, September through April, please send in an inquiry with your travel dates and we are happy to supply weekly pricing for your trip.

Cooking & Dining
The fully equipped kitchen at Ross House has an appealing rustic vibe and will be a joy for your family chef. Here, he or she will enjoy the use of stainless steel appliances, solid surface counters, beautiful tiled backsplash and plenty of storage space. Warm wood cabinets add to the aesthetic appeal of this welcoming room. A moveable kitchen island with a stainless steel top is also available for your convenience. The family can enjoy full meals together in one of the adjacent dining rooms, the first with a decorative cozy fireplace for ambiance and the second with a TV if you simply must check the scores during dinner.

Bed & Bath
The first level of the Ross House features a primary suite with a beautiful queen sleigh bed, nightstand with lamp and seating area. The ensuite bath offers a walk-in shower. Another full bath with a clawfoot tub and shower is on the first level. The remaining 6 bedrooms are on the second level and share two full baths, both with walk-in showers.

Outdoor Spaces
Enjoy a lazy day at the pool and basking in the sun in one of the outdoor loungers. If the mood strikes later in the day, challenge a family member to a fun game of horseshoes or basketball. In the evening, break out the graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows for s'mores over the fire pit!

Additional Information
~ If you are inquiring for specific dates around the opening or closing dates of the swimming pool, please inquire with a reservationist for more information.
~ If a pet will be vacationing with you, a non-refundable pet fee will be added upon approval of your booking request.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3129 Sq Ft (291 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool Sun Loungers
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Pool Or Billiards Table Table Tennis HDTV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Pete S.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    The pool was very nice and the proximity to the beach was convenient but this house is VERY worn out. There was a plumbing leak that soaked the old carpet heading into the kitchen, that you had to walk through several times a day. We complained and they came out and dried the carpet, but it was wet later that evening. Very awkward layout of the floors and closed doors. We have rented several houses in SH, but you do not get your money's worth with this house.

  • Melanie S.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Family vacation, with all of our kids and grandchildren, is something we all look forward to! The seven bedrooms were exactly what we needed although the beds are overall not very comfortable. Master suite is lacking the luster of a decent bathroom, my husband would hit his head if he wasn’t careful on the ceiling. We were greeted by a dead mouse under the movable island in the kitchen, property management responded the next morning saying they would come take care of it, with small children and it being in the kitchen, well my husband took care of it right away! The hot tub is not in working order and the “portable hot tub” was basically a blow up tub outside. The pool was of course a hit! In my opinion they way keep it too warm. Even on 90 degree days it was not refreshing and felt like bath water. Being close to the beach and downtown was awesome! Plenty of board games and things to do in the barn. It felt almost like we were stepping back in time in this house, creaky doors and wooden floors, glass doorknobs that we figured out how to open with a hint of modern upgrades- stove and refrigerator. Lots of old charm. Pictures showed an extra fridge in the laundry room but it was not there. That would be very helpful. The driveway fit almost all of our vehicles which was a huge plus due to the Blueberry Festival was all weekend (sad to say I didn’t see one blueberry lol) Good times for the whole family and memories to last a lifetime!

  • Rachel N.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    The location is great - easily walkable to the beach and downtown. Check-in was very easy. Everyone enjoyed the pool, fire pit, pool table and ping pong table. There were a lot of pool floats in the garage as well as sand toys and a beach wagon. The fenced in yard was perfect for the dogs.

  • anne O.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Good Points: spacious. Nice pool. Enough pool toys. Ample driveway space. Nice fire pit and outdoor chairs. Not Good Points: hot tub broke. Small replacement also broke. Not clean house; needed return visit by housekeeping. Wet carpet back hall. MBR toilet runs VERY slow. Pool cover pegs protruding; tripping hazard. Pool water chem abnormal; not fixed after complaint. Hammock broke. Refrig taking very long time to cool. MBR door handle not working. Various dresser drawer knobs loose or missing. Unstable dining room table. Very few bath towels. Some chair slip covers stained and torn. Lamp in living room not working.

  • claire f.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    This property was very comfortable for a big group. There is a great pool, several outdoor porches and a firepit, and a barn with a pool table. It is close to town and the lake. The rooms were comfortable. The six bedrooms upstairs all had fans as well as a/c and were nice and cool. I worried that an older home may not be cool upstairs but that was not the case. We had 14 people and with the four different shower/bathrooms it was no problem. Great time with all ages in our family.

  • Denise T.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2023

    This house is comfortable, warm and spacious. The location to downtown, parks and shoreline is perfect. Every bed was a welcome retreat. We will return to this house that accommodates 10+ adults and a toddler.

  • Khalil R.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    The location and neighborhood was so great, cleaning very good, Bathrooms locks were broken and the hot spa was not working that was disappointed. Need more update inside the house

  • Patrick K.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    Nice home, yard and pool.The garage game room was a total mess but the bikes were a nice surprise.

  • Submitted Jun 21, 2023

    Stayed Jun 16, 2023

    We wanted a low key Father’s Day weekend get-away to spend with our dad. This house gave us that and then some. We not only had a beautiful house to stay in, we also had a great place to enjoy ourselves and have that family bonding we hadn’t had in years. My family appreciated everything this house had to offer.. pool, ping-pong table, pool table, etc. Thank you to the staff who have been more than helpful and accommodating to us.

  • Sajid C.

    Submitted May 29, 2023

    Stayed May 26, 2023

    Nice property at good location.Nice heated pool Weather on the cold side but we enjoyed our stay well . All members of the family had good time,

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