Lake House -1 block from Lake Michigan Sunsets

South Haven, Michigan
$316 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6

This updated cozy cottage is one block from Lake Michigan. Located only 8 minutes north of South Haven and 20 mins south of Saugatuck/Douglas.

At the Hygge Cottage you're a short walk from catching spectacular sunsets. Located on a quiet block the home offers a nice sized backyard for activities, grilling, and two patios for outdoor dining / morning coffee.

Located only a 2 minute drive from Cogdal Winery and Hawkshead Golf Course. When you are ready to visit the surrounding area, take Blue Star north and hit the farmers markets, galleries and downtown shops in Saugatuck/Douglas or head south to South Haven for amazing restaurants, boat rentals, and public parks and beaches.

Whether you are looking for lots of activities or a quiet peaceful getaway, The Hygge Lake Cottage offers the best of both worlds.

* One block away from Lake Michigan cliff. Due to past erosion, this home has is no direct access to the shoreline at the end of the block. We do not belong to the stairs or tram association. We are short drive (about 7-13 mins) to lovely public beach access. The cliff provides great sunset / sunrise views.

Home is only 1 hour away from Notre Dame.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 825 Sq Ft (77 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Golf Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake
  • 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 Availability

Review Review

  • Valerie

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    This property was clean, nicely decorated, spacious and on a quiet street. Its about a 10 min drive to downtown South Haven. It slept 4 adults and 2 children comfortably. Owner eesponded quickly when I messaged her with a question. Highly recommend.

  • Julie

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 15, 2024

    House was great with only 1 big issue. Owner stares shower door needs to be lifted to open & close. Its much worse than stated. It’s an accident waiting to happen. One of our guests got stuck & had to have someone come in to open the door. The house otherwise was perfect,cozy & comfortable.

  • Lindsay

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Wonderful house! This was by far the cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed in. The decor and overall appearance was fantastic, and the kitchen had everything we needed and more! The host was very responsive when I had questions. My family had an amazing week stay.

  • Rong

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    Uber clean! Thoroughly equipped! Great host!

  • Karen

    Submitted May 30, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    This was the cutest little house! We loved our stay. Everything was updated & nicely decorated. Large master bedroom, beautiful modern kitchen & a gorgeous yard. Close to town in a quiet, nice neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again when in south haven! Cannot give it high enough marks

  • Cindy

    Submitted Feb 10, 2024

    Stayed Feb 9, 2024

    Beautifully kept home.

  • MICHELE

    Submitted Jun 28, 2023

    Stayed Jun 26, 2023

    The home was taken well care of and very clean.

  • Rene

    Submitted Sep 17, 2022

    Stayed Sep 13, 2022

    We had a beautiful stay at this lake house, which provided everything we needed. We were pleasantly surprised at the convenient location and spaciousness of the rooms! Comfy bedding and beautiful openness of the property! Will definitely reserve for future visits!

  • Maria

    Submitted Sep 9, 2022

    Stayed Sep 1, 2022

    Wonderful location and home, just what a family needs for a relaxing holiday weekend by the lake. Hope to come back soon!

  • Dawn

    Submitted Jun 12, 2022

    Stayed Jun 7, 2022

    Perfectly secluded yet walking distance to the coast overlooking the lake. Absolutely perfect, everything about it. I'll be staying here again ☺️

  • cindy K.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Dec 10, 2025

    Comfortable and cozy. No complaint's what so ever. If a issue did come up, the owner responded asap. I would recommend The Beach House for your stay in South Haven or surrounding area's.

  • Sarah V.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    The house was very well kept, clean and organized. My friends and I appreciated how close it was to South Haven and of course the beach. :)

  • DuRee B.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    The home was very well-equipped (for ex, kitchen and bathroom) and the beds were comfortable. The blue and white color scheme was pleasant. We enjoyed heading down to the end of the road to watch the sun set on our first evening there - one of my friends who was there is a poet and she even wrote a poem about it! The proximity to both South Haven and Saugatuck was perfect for us. After our first day, we experienced some windy and rainy weather off and on, but the house was so cozy that we didn’t mind.

  • Corey K.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Very clean and private, excellent property, excellent communication. We were very pleased. I would recommend, I would stay again.

  • Kathy D.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    Quiet, comfortable and clean. Close to everything that you would want to do. Beaches, parks, wineries and shopping. I would recommend The Lodge for simple dining in South Haven.

  • Jill S.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    This was the perfect place for a girls weekend. It was in a great location, very convenient to the downtown shops and restaurants as well as the beach. We loved to walk down to the end of the road to see the beautiful lake views. The little details were greatly appreciated…coffee, creamer, teas, hot chocolate, soaps, kitchen utensil options, and much more. I would highly recommend staying here!

  • John H.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Great place and great location! SW Michigan is awesome!

  • David W.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Really cute cottage. Plenty of room for our family. All you need for a fun getaway.

  • Susan C.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    We enjoyed our time in this lovely space. It was clean and quiet and well stocked. I great place to relax yet a fairly short drive to South Haven. Susan responded quickly to the couple of questions I had.

  • Robert M H.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    This property was very well maintained, clean, comfortable, and well stocked with conveniences. The cottage was just charming, with blooming bushes out front, that my wife just loved. The kids loved the firepit, the backyard, and the wide screen TV. At the end of the road, one block away, we could view the sunset over the lake, and there were stairs down to swim. It was very conveniently located to great beaches: just a 10 minute drive from North Beach South Haven (25 minute bike ride I took three times in 4 days !), 15 minute drive from Saugatuck, 30 minute drive from Silver Beach. Would definately consider going back next year !

  • Susan F.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Beautiful property surrounded by trees. Very clean with 2 great decks - the only suggestion would be getting new sheets as the bedding looked old

  • Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    This was our 4th trip back. The place is perfect for us and we really appreciate how well all the details are taken care of. Great stay yet again! Thank you!

  • Dana L.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Love this place so much for my mom, me and my 2 boys (5 and 8). So clean and well kept. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else!

  • Lauren S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    The house was exactly as described and like the photos. Susan responded very quickly to my questions. Expectations for checking out were clear and concise. We had a great experience!

  • Rhonda C.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay at Hygge Cottage. It was a very functional, comfortable, and clean. It was a bit farther out from South Haven than we usually stay, so we had to coordinate as a group to get into town via car, but the trade-off was that we didn't have to book an entire week's stay. The change in location and scenery was actually enjoyable and it allowed us to park our small speed boat in the driveway and launch it from the ramps. Our only concern about the place was the sticky shower door and the potential for it breaking if it were to be pulled fully closed -- probably something that could be easily fixed. It was nice to have a yard and outdoor space, ability to build a fire (although we didn't) and sit outside. The property has two outside decks.

  • AnneMarie M.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Very clean and beautifully decorated house. Close to everything we wanted to do in South Haven. Especially loved getting to walk to the end of the road for sunsets!

  • Lee D.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    The house was perfect for our family vacation.Very clean and spacious.

  • Tammy E.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We love this property. The house is very clean, location is peaceful & it’s within few minutes drive time to the beaches and shops. We could not open the shower door over the pan but the owner addressed this issue immediately. We would stay again.

  • James K.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    My boys and I stayed two nights at the lake cottage. It was perfect for us. Located less than 10 minutes from the beaches, and from South Haven itself, we spent the days swimming and then went into town for meals. It was a great stop to relax and unwind on our way home. The cabin was great for us; plenty of space, very clean, short walk to the shoreline. Very highly recommended for location, quality of the property, and fantastic communication from and with the manager.

  • Lora W.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    The house was the perfect size for our family of 4. Very clean and even cuter in person! Communications were clear and we had no issues whatsoever. The location is really great, it feels secluded but is so close to South Haven and an easy drive to spend time in Saugatuck. After a day at North Beach in South Haven it was just a quick drive back to the house to shower and change and head back to town for dinner (Three Blondes is a favorite). Close proximity to the house meant not having to rinse off sand and change clothes in the bathrooms at the beach - and that made everyone happy! Thanks for a great stay, we’ll definitely be back!

  • Amanda D.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    This is our third time staying at this cottage because it couldn’t be more perfect! All needs are accommodated for. We especially love the short walk to the beach and being just 8 minutes away from South Haven.

  • Rachelle W.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    This property was adorable, i loved all the flowers, herbs and succulents. I stayed with 4 kids and two adults. We played games that were available in the house. We had a cozy little fire on our lastnight, and walked down to the cliff. This place was close to a bunch of shops and boat rentals. A couple grocery stores near by so we were able to cook. Would absolutely stay here again!

  • Luann G.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Adorable and very clean little cottage provided ample indoor space for 3 adults. Open floor plan allowed us to engage and gather for breakfast. The bedrooms and bathroom are down a short hall for privacy. Kitchen is equipped for light cooking. Host thought ahead to provide items like coffee and tea, comfortable beds and plenty of towels to welcome us and make our stay pleasant. We did not have time to use the fire pit or outdoor decks this stay. Would definitely stay again if given the opportunity.

  • D J.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Quiet neighborhood within walking distance to lake views. No access to the actual lake shore due to recent landslides, but you can walk there and watch the sunset. Super clean and comfortable home, with easy access to all of the regional attractions. Everything in the home was great; very comfortable beds and pillows, fully functioning kitchen with all the basic food prep stuff like pots and pans, utensils, etc. My kids enjoyed the trundle beds, and we had fun with some of the games and puzzles. The only thing is that the light switches are a bit quirky. Some of them don't seem to control anything, and I couldn't figure out how to turn on the fan and overhead lights in the bathroom. The shower door doesn't close all the way, but we just put an extra towel on the floor and it was fine.

  • Diann C.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    We had a wonderful time. The house was awesome. Had everything we needed and it was very clean. A relaxing place to come back to after a day of exploring. It was conveniently located close to everything we wanted to do. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 20, 2025

    Perfect cozy getaway, exactly what I needed. Super clean with all we needed for our five nights stay. Will definitely book again.

  • Diane K.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 2025

    This darling vacation home offers all that was advertised. Fabulous kitchen with eating area, 2 good sized bedrooms, lovely bath plus open living room w/ large Roku T.V.. I highly recommend this very pleasantly decorated home with loads of amenities! Plus, it is probably the cleanest rental in which I’ve ever stayed.

  • Mary R.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    My college friends and I had a lovely weekend at this cute, well-appointed, and clean cottage. Susan did a wonderful job communicating with us. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was stocked with all the essentials. We will definitely want to stay here again!

  • Carol W.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    Very clean, bright, with welcoming home! This was a much needed weekend away for us. We felt comfortable and at home in this exceptional place.We hope to visit again when the weather is warm. Suzy was responsive and helpful!

  • Gail M.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 2025

    This cottage was completely adorable and SO clean! The pictures on VRBO don't do it justice. The decor had a natural (loved the live plants!) and soothing feel. The area was very quiet and perfect for my solo retreat. It's also a very short drive to Kal-Haven trail, which was a delight. I plan to rent this again as this is one of the nicest VRBOs I've stayed in.

  • mandy T.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Weekend away with my sister. Very comfortable and clean cottage, good amenities, good location. Would definitely recommend.

  • Tamra Q.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    We have been using VRBO for years and have booked numerous accommodations through them. This little cottage house was 5 star all the way. The description of the listing is 100% accurate, which often isn't the case. In fact, the pictures don't really do it justice. Every room, every piece of furniture, and every blanket or bath towel was beyond comfortable. That can't be overstated. The bed was so wonderful (and we're picky) that we didn't want to get out of it! Suzy was an excellent host and immediately responsive to any questions. The house was IMMACULATE, so kudos to the cleaning company. Also, we like to cook on our weekends away and the kitchen was fully stocked with anything you could possibly need. Again, we often don't find that to be the case in our rental experience. The location is great, with the house being on a dead-end road and not close to any busy road. The trees offer tremendous privacy. We highly recommend this property---you won't be disappointed. Thank you Suzy!

  • Christine W.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    This was a getaway for my mom and I. A little shopping and wine tasting. The home is beautiful and had everything we needed and more. Such care for the guests, she provided bath soaps, spices, teas, coffee and so much more. We are definitely planning a return trip with the girls. 6 people can comfortably sleep here. Beds were fantastic.

  • Kate M.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    This very nice beach house is located a block or so from Lake Michigan & although there is awful beach erosion, the sunset views were incredible! There are so many Lake Michigan beaches so close to the house - it literally took us less than 10 minutes to get to several! Also, proximity to Phoenix Street and historic downtown South Haven was wonderful! The house sits on a beautiful lot and you have no neighbors close by so it's very quiet! It is decorated really cute with tons of real plants & every comfort of home - soft throws, comfortable furniture and bed, coffee beans with a grinder for fresh coffee & various teas and a tea kettle. Only utensil we couldn't find was a pizza cutter, but a large knife worked great! It's bright and airy and we would definitely stay here again.

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    Very cute house. Very clean and has all the amenities. Beds were comfortable. My one complaint would be the shower. Not great water pressure. Could have been user error. But other than that we loved it. Nice area. Short drive to the beach.

  • Julie K.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    This was our third annual summer stay at Hygge Cottage. We appreciate all the details that make it comfortable, cozy, and just a really nice place to stay. There's a reason we keep coming back!

  • Kara R.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    House was very clean and decorated beautifully in a quiet neighborhood. Plenty of room for two adults and two kids. Full kitchen has everything you need. The deck was a great place to hang out and had a sun shade overhang so you weren't directly in the sun. Very quick drive to downtown and plenty to do. 10/10 would recommend!

  • Karen F.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    We had an enjoyable stay and super impressed with the cleanliness and thoughtful comforts! Honestly, the property was better than expected! We will most definitely book again when planning a visit to South Haven!

  • Ashlee S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Suzy has made a clean, cozy and exceptionally decorate space to enjoy with friends and family alike. The area is great for a tranquil stroll or a quiet night under the stars by a camp fire. Just a lovely retreat within 10 minutes of downtown South Haven happenings.

  • Natalie L.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    We enjoyed this house for our South Haven beach vacation. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was very clean. Great location.

  • Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    It was our first time in South Haven and it was a perfect weekend getaway. Susan’s home is beautiful, impeccably clean and had all the lovely decor and little touches to make it feel so warm, cozy and comfortable. Even had a list on the counter of recommendations for places to eat, beaches and outdoor activities. The neighborhood was so peaceful and serene and close to everything. Susan was very responsive and easy to work with and we hope to rent her home again in the future. Thanks Susan for a wonderful stay. :)

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