La Maison Malabar - Gorgeous Luxury Cabin in a Great Location!

South Haven, Michigan
$343 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

La Maison Malabar is a beautiful cabin in South Haven, Michigan, just north of downtown. It features 3 gorgeous bedrooms and 2 beautiful bathrooms. It was recently renovated by a couple from Poland who spent 6 years doing all of the intricate woodwork and renovations for the property. It has all modern amenities including air conditioning, WiFi, cable television, a dishwasher, and a washer and dryer. The cabin provides an incredible getaway for couples, small group, or families!

r>INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

We have a local property manager in place who meets guests in person and is available to address any and all questions and/or issues.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The surrounding neighborhood is an eclectic mix of a several different houses of various styles and sizes. (The neighborhood is not an organized subdivision.) The neighbors are very friendly. Some of the neighbors do have dogs (mainly to alert about the local wildlife) and the dogs may be outside (tied up or gated) and may bark at you (from a distance) during your stay.

The cabin is located in a beautiful woodsy and forested area only about 3 miles north of downtown South Haven. South Haven is perhaps the quintessential beach town in Michigan. It is located on Lake Michigan where the Black River flows into Lake Michigan. There are a vast array of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars in the town as well as very nice beaches on Lake Michigan on both sides of the Black River (the South Beach and the North Beach). There is a lovely pier that leads out to the famous South Haven LIghthouse. The pier and beach make for a great sunset walks as the sun is setting on Lake Michigan!

If a more natural environment is desired, the Casco Township Natural Preserve is just 1.8 miles north of the cabin on Lake Michigan. It provides nice walking trails that have gorgeous overlooks of Lake Michigan.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The property is quite close to Lake Michigan, but it is separated from Lake Michigan by several extremely expensive lakefront houses. There is no public path between these houses to get to Lake Michigan. Please do not trespass on any of the neighbor's properties to access the lake. North Beach in South Haven is only 4.2 miles from the property. Please drive to North Beach or any of the other public beaches in the area to access Lake Michigan and its beaches.


GUEST ACCESS:

Guests have access to the entire house and property.


THE SPACE:

The cabin has a wonderful international flair to it! The house was remodeled by a couple from Poland who spent 6 years working on the renovations and all of the detailed woodwork that is throughout the house. There is a lovely woods and nature theme that flows throughout the entire cabin. This includes a lot of beautiful hand-crafted woodwork. The name of the cabin, La Maison Malabar, is French for The Malabar House and the cabin is named after the Malabar Coast of India, where the current owners of the cabin are originally from.


TRANSIT:

It is highly recommended that guests have their own means of transportation.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) LAYOUT: The cabin has two beautiful bathrooms, but each one is an en suite bathroom (i.e. private bathroom attached to a bedroom). Thus, it is necessary to walk through one of the bedrooms (either Bedroom #2 or Bedroom #3) to get to one of the bathrooms.

2) STORAGE SPACE: At present, there is not a lot of storage space in the cabin in terms of closets and dressers, which could be an issue for larger groups and/or groups that are staying for longer periods.

3) FIREWOOD: We do not provide firewood.

4) LOCATION: The property is quite close to Lake Michigan, but it is separated from Lake Michigan by several extremely expensive lakefront houses. There is no public path between these houses to get to Lake Michigan. Please do not trespass on any of the neighbor's properties to access or view the lake. North Beach in South Haven is only 4.2 miles from the property. Please drive to North Beach or any of the other public beaches in the area to access Lake Michigan and its beaches.

5) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at the property.

6) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

7) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.

8) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1223 Sq Ft (114 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Ann F.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Super cute and clean

  • Maribeth O.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    The cabin was in a good location close to town. Amenities were good overall, but the master bedroom mattress sagged in the middle. Would stay there again.

  • Us R.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 3, 2025

    Great communication and absolutely adorable property.

  • Deanna c.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 26, 2025

    I stayed in the Fall, beautiful, quiet, setting for a relaxing getaway. Very quick drive to downtown area for activities as well as great hiking nearby.

  • CATHY C.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    We enjoyed your cabin in the woods. It was very clean and close to Lake Michigan and good restaurants. Despite the weather which was very windy and rainy, we had a very restful and peaceful time. Just what we needed! The lake’s waves were amazing.

  • Denise M.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    We loved the house! Especially the fire places inside and out! The kitchen could use some baking pans and the cleaning service could be more thorough but those things were fairly minor inconveniences.

  • Amy W.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    The home was comfortable and clean and well equipped. The location is awesome as it is close to anything South Haven and anything Saugatuck. It was very quiet here and we enjoyed the outdoor fireplace. My Sisters and I will be coming back here to stay again.

  • Kim T.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    This was a great place to stay!

  • Susan G.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    Beautiful well appointed home. Unique and charming on a quiet lot. Will stay again.

  • Renee C.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Great place for a friends’ reunion. Clean, comfortable seating for chatting & playing board games, kitchen for cooking, washer and dryer, close to markets and the beaches—all made it easy and enjoyable. We would stay again.

  • Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Great location- no more than 10 minute drive to downtown and the waterfront. Charmingly quirky handmade decor, very clean and comfortable, and property manager is super friendly and easy to reach. Nice and quiet property, especially at night. Just fyi the house layout is a bit odd in that both bathrooms are en suite. This means whoever sleeps in the 3rd BR must enter and walk through another BR to access a bathroom during the night. Also there is almost no counter space in either bathroom so we found it challenging to maneuver with toiletries and hair products without things ending up on the floor. Beds were very soft, but comfy. Kitchen layout was easy to cook in, but not well appointed for those who really cook (no baking trays, no mixing bowls, no strainer or colander, only 2 small plastic cutting boards, no serving platters, and only 1 wine glass). I always bring my own paring, chef’s, and meat slicing knives so I can’t comment on the ones at the property. Overall, however, our stay was easy, drama and mishap-free, and enjoyable.

  • Brent S.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    We had a great stay.

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    First impression was amazing. The house was so cute and decorated well and staged well. However, we were very disappointed when we looked a little bit closer and things were not as clean as they should have been. There was a bunch of dirt and debris underneath the bed in one of the rooms. There were dishes that were dirty. We did not get a email or message about checkout procedures. But… The house was great to stay in and we enjoyed our time there. It was conveniently located close to downtown, which made the daily trip there much easier.

  • Jodi B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Comfortable, spacious, and very private. Perfect for a four friend getaway! The only improvements would be more mirrors and brighter bathroom lights:).

  • Neil B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Very nice property, I would highly recommend.

  • Kim V.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    We were looking for a place to visit with our son, daughter-in-law and our grandson last minute. What a lovely surprise this property was, it is a lovely home. I would encourage anyone to stay here. One piece of criticism though. Bedrooms have no dressers and closets are used for storage.

  • Katie F.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    It was a beautiful place in a very quiet and convenient location. The rental was well stocked and we loved being able to come home and enjoy the A/C to sleep at night (stayed in July). Would definitely stay there again!

  • Tobie L.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    It was a very cute little cabin in a quiet location minutes from the beach and downtown South Haven. We stayed starting July 4th which most likely is a busy time. Our only critique is that it could have been cleaned a little better before we arrived (nothing major…just crumbs, etc.) Property management was prompt with questions and overall, it was a great experience!

  • Dwight R.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    My kids really enjoyed this cabin they even made a fort with wood in the woods that they found. Cleanliness you guys got 100% nailed it and it was nice to go home with clean clothes from your washer and dryer thank you for your hospitality...

  • Sabrina S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    We had such a pleasant stay here. We loved the location, the property was so clean with plenty of space for our group of 5 to hang out. The proximity of the house to the beach and other attractions was wonderful. Communication was stellar and we felt so welcomed and taken care of. We would definitely stay again!

  • Rebecca P.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    Property location is perfect to explore surrounding towns. Beautifully decorated, has all amenities needed. Fireplace inside and out made for a cozy and relaxing feel. Would book again.

  • Laura Z.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    This house was very comfortable and clean. My family had a great stay. One small recommendation would be to put brighter lightbulbs in the bathrooms. But that is so minimal to all the great qualities of this rental.

  • Shandis P.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    We felt like this cabin was perfect for the brief stay we had. Location was great. It was perfect for was we needed it for.

  • Lynn P.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    We had a great time here. The house feels tucked away and private but is a quick drive to the beach and town. The beds are SO comfortable. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. Our only frustration was that one of the bathrooms doesn’t have any hooks or bars to hang towels. We had to hang them all on the shower door handle.

  • Keith M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Good location polite and helpful welcome staff. Property clean and well stocked. It was a very pleasurable stay for everyone.

  • Gregory M.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    Kristin was very responsive to our needs.

  • Crystal V.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    The cabin was clean and the location was great! It’s just 5 mins from restaurants and beaches in South Haven. Overall amazing experience!

  • Simone W.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Lots of room, it actually is a lot bigger in person than the pictures give it credit for! Very nice to have washer and dryer available after beach days. Close drive to everything in town, ~10 minutes or less. The property manager was very responsive. Neighborhood is quiet and felt like you had room to roam on the property. Definitely would love to come back!

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