Bangor, Michigan
Want to be close to the action, but still have room to breathe Our secluded, riverfront home has all you need to relax, but is just 10 minutes from South Haven.
Welcome to Black River Retreat! Start your day by sipping your coffee on the spacious deck overlooking the ravine and gardens. Or take your coffee to go as you stroll through our private, wooded trails. Enjoy a cold drink in the backyard while the kids explore the playsets. Watch the river run by as you relax on the dock in the woods, or even on the 5 person inflatable island that floats on the river. (You will get wet!) Cut a boquet from the wildflower meadow to liven up the dining room table (in season). After an afternoon at the beach and shopping, unwind in the hot tub or around the campfire.
What’s nearby:
South Beach - 13 minutes
Downtown South Haven- 12 minutes
Van Buren State Park- 12 minutes
Kalhaven Trailhead- 12 minutes
Gingerman Raceway- 9 minutes
Sherman Dairy- 11 minutes
Kids Corner playground- 14 minutes
Michigan Theatre (movie theatre)- 14 minutes
Downtown Saugatuck- 30 minutes
Kalamazoo- 45 minutes
Holland- 40 minutes
Grand Rapids- 1 hour and 10 minutes
Vacation Rental FAQs
Q: Do you have central air conditioning
A: Yes. We have central air, and we also have a window air conditioning unit in the upstairs bedroom since it tends to be a few degrees warmer upstairs.
Q: What kind of coffee maker do you have
A: We have a Hamilton Beach Flexbrew. It brews a single cup, as well as a carafe. In addition, we supply a French press and pour over coffee maker. We also supply a selection on Kcups, ground coffee, filters, creamer, sugar, and sweetener.
Q: Are there leeches in the river
A: We have never seen any.
Q: Is smoking allowed
A: Smoking is not allowed in or near the house. If you wish to smoke, please do so away from the house and deck. Also, clean up any evidence of smoking (ash, cigarette butts).
Q: What are the sleeping arrangements
A: The upstairs king room has a traditional king size coil spring mattress. The main floor king bedroom has a king size memory foam mattress. The bunk room has four twin beds; one innerspring, one gel infused memory foam, one hybrid memory foam and innerspring, and one traditional coil spring.
Q: Do we need to bring sheets, pillows, towels, and comforters
A: Each king bed is supplied with a fitted sheet and top sheet, one lightweight quilt, 4 pillows, and a soft fleece blanket (Fleece blanket can be found in closet). Each twin bed is supplied with a fitted sheet and top sheet, one comforter, and 2 pillows. Each bathroom is supplied with bath mats, bath and hand towels, and washcloths. We also supply one beach towel per person.
Q: Can I get early check in or late check out
A: We are happy to accommodate this request when we can! If other guests aren’t checking in/out on the same day, we can likely work something out. (It typically takes our cleaning crew the entire window between same day check out/ check in to have the house clean and ready for our guests).
If you put this place on your list of places to stay in the area do it if its available the word will be out soon about this place! super clean, set way back in the woods and corn and on a river, awesome deck, awesome firepit and patio, awesome hot tup, tons of room to hang out, we did not use the river but it would be great for summer days with people swimming and hanging out its a beautiful spot! The overall condition of the yard and all the beautiful landscaping is awesome, the property manager was great and check on us through the app halfway through, left us a welcome card and some goodies that were great. Only 10 mins to South Haven and half hr to Saugatuck was great. We golfed and took in the sights and local food for 5 days and every night we could not wait to get back and have a fire or go in the hot tub and just chill.
Property was beautiful and great. Listing was spot on. Hot tub was great. The property and landscaping was awesome and very well taken care of. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
We absolutely loved our stay! The home was clean and beautiful. There were great board games, wonderful books, and a really fun space for little ones. The property manager was efficient, friendly, and incredibly helpful. AND THE GROUNDS!!! The lawn was pristine, the landscaping was gorgeous (and labeled), and the outdoor patio felt like a beautiful extention of the indoor space. The trails on property were these perfect little 1/2 mile loops that all my kids (2-17yrs) enjoyed. We saw deer, wild turkeys, tons of birds, and rabbits. There were even fun play structures outside where my teenagers challenged each other to physical contests. We enjoyed s'mores and fires every night while watching the fireflies. Cannot say enough good things about this property!
This is one of the best properties we have ever stayed in through VRBO. Everything in the listing was accurate. The house was so clean it was shining. There were so many thoughtful items provided like bug spray, coffee with sugar and creamers, and hand sanitizer in addition to the kids games and water toys mentioned in the listing. Our kids had a wonderful time and can't wait to stay there again.
My family and I truly enjoyed staying at this property. The view off the deck, beautifully landscaped yard and river with wooded trails was perfect for our weekend getaway. It was peaceful and luxurious. The home was well maintained, nicely decorated and offered plenty of room. The wraparound deck was my favorite spot to enjoy coffee in the morning. The kids loved walking the trails, which were not long and easily navigated for them to do on their own (ages 7-12). The bonfire was a perfect spot for the kids to roast marshmallows and the adults to relax. The area is conveniently located close to Lake Michigan and beautiful beaches and if you like smoked fish, check out Bob’s meats, less than 5 min away. I look forward to booking again, this is one of my favorite rental properties and would highly recommend.
Awesome property and awesome house. Had a great time with the family. I would recommend very highly.
Nice property and great host!
The Black River Retreat is a wonderful place to stay. The home and grounds are beautiful. We loved everything from the PURPLE (best color ever) front door to the signage indicating what the various trees around the yard are to the supplied fire starting and firewood for the firepit. Everything was done very well. The book on the kitchen counter was a very helpful resource. The local products left for us was a nice touch also. The labeling was terrific (like how to start the dishwasher). The communications with Heather (the property manager) were much appreciated. There are a couple of things (both of which are safety related) we suggest to improve The Black River Retreat. The first is to have some kind of railing on the stairs to the river. As we age, we are less secure in our footing, and a railing would be very helpful. And, the second is to put some kind of reflective tape or the like on the step going to the firepit level. It blended in and if you didn't pay close attention when walking, it would be easy to fall. I would definitely stay at The Black River Retreat again, and would highly recommend it to others.
This was a fantastic find. Everything we needed was there! Host was very friendly and accommodating. Thank you for hosting the perfect friend getaway
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