Shoreline Serenity of South Haven

south Haven, Michigan
$805 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

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Sleep 6

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Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Breathtaking Lake Michigan Lakefront Cottage – Private Beach Access

Escape to this stunning private lakefront retreat perched on the shores of Lake Michigan. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers everything you need for a peaceful getaway, just 10 minutes from the heart of downtown South Haven.

Step inside and be welcomed by an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the lake from nearly every corner. The primary bedroom is a cozy loft with adedicated workspace—perfect for remote work with a view. Two additional bedrooms are located on the main floor, ideal for family or friends.

Relax in the year-round heated gazebo, complete with a comfy sitting area, TV, and workspace—all while soaking in sweeping lake views. Step outside and choose from four separate decks to unwind, dine, or sip your morning coffee with the sound of waves below.

Adventure awaits with included kayaks, bikes, a fire pit, and a grill—perfect for lake days or evening cookouts. Enjoy your private staircase leading directly down to your own slice of Lake Michigan beach.

Located just:

10 minutes to downtown South Haven’s shops, breweries, and lighthouse

5 minutes to Van Buren State Park

20 miles to St. Joseph or Saugatuck/Douglas

Whether you're looking to relax, explore, or make unforgettable memories, this lakefront gem is the perfect home base.



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We would love for you to have an amazing stay. Please read these rules before booking. By booking this property, you agree to abide by these rules. Thank you! Check in is at 4 PM. We cannot offer early check-ins or late departures. This is to allow our cleaning crew plenty of time to make sure the property is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after your stay. Check out is at 10 AM. Our cleaners need time to clean the property before the next guest arrive, as same-day turnovers are common. Please respect their time and vacate the property by 10 AM. You will be charged $200 for each half hour after 10AM checkout that you are still on the premises. Please remember this is someone's home that you are staying at. Be respectful of their home and surrounding neighbors. Please ensure that your total number of guests matches that on your booking. If you are found to have more than the number of guests on your booking you will be asked to leave with no refund. Absolutely no smoking or parties. If the owner/property manager is informed of any parties taking place on the property, you will be asked to leave with no refund for the remainder of your rental nights. If the cops shall be called to this property we will ask the guest to leave immediately with no refund. Quiet time starts at 10 PM and remains in effect until 9 AM. Please be courteous of the neighbors surrounding you. Any evidence of smoking inside the property or on the premises will result in an additional $500 fee or the cost of having the property treated for smoke damage. Personal Belongings. We are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. Items left behind after your stay are not the responsibility of the homeowner/property manager. Please thoroughly check for you personal items before departing. Furnishings and home cleanliness. Please keep the property and all furnishings in good order. Removing any items from the property is not permitted. If any damages to furnishings or property occur during your stay, please contact the owner immediately. If the property is found to need more than a normal clean. Guest will pay for the extra cleaning charge. Refunds. Owner cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of heating, air conditioning, Hot Tubs, pools, TV's, Wi-Fi or appliances. Please report any inoperative equipment to the owner/property manager immediately. We will make every reasonable effort to have repairs done quickly and efficiently. NO refunds will be made due to failure of appliances, equipment, or amenities. NO Refunds for early departures. No refunds for delayed arrival. Starter Pack. We provide a starter pack of paper towels, 2 rolls of TP per bathroom, 2 dishwasher tabs, dish soap/sponge, a starter supply of laundry pods or soap, 2 trash liners per can. Longer stays may require you to purchase additional items if needed. Trash. Any garbage must be placed in a proper receptacle outside, located near the driveway. Please empty the fridge, and take trash out before your departure. Please DO NOT place trash on the top of the outside bins.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On 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 First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Office Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • 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 : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Katie L.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Beautiful home for my a birthday getaway with my Mom and sister. The house is lovely with a well appointed kitchen. The highlight of our stay was the deck and gazebo. We spent almost our entire stay up there enjoying the view. Gorgeous and so peaceful!

  • John D.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2019

    Stayed Jul 26, 2019

    My adult children, wife and I could not have found a more beautiful, clean, amazing house with spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Even though the place had a large screen TV in the Gazebo, we never felt the urge to turn it on since the outside view of the lake, the stars, and the forested surroundings were too awesome to ignore!

  • Jill G.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2018

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Very comfortable relaxing cozy home with fantastic lake and sunset views. Well-stocked home, responsive host, fab blackout shades, comfortable beds. Great location and easy to use house codes to come and go. The watchouts - - the beach is beautiful but comes and goes so don't rely on having a beach when booking. we only got to walk along it for a one early evening and then the rest of the time the tides completely took over - construction was going on at the house with someone showing up at the house at 7:30am to begin work and tools all over the gazebo space which garnered it unusable. The host gave us a discount for our troubles but definitely make sure that there won't be work being done while you're there if you are hoping for a peaceful respite. - there isn't great outdoor space -- no firepit, a few uncomfortable plastic chairs facing the water and a hammock on the driveway (not lake) side of the house. we had our own little happy hour on the plastic chairs with amazing views but its not a space you want to curl up and hang out in. - shower water smells like sulfur which is typical for well water but good to know ahead of time if you're not used to that.

  • JIm M.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2018

    Stayed Sep 22, 2018

    Quaint and classy! This beautiful lake home overlooking Lake Michigan was exactly what we were looking for . . . a quiet oasis, spectacular views, just minutes from the town of South Haven and with hiking literally right next door! The perfect romantic weekend getaway!

  • Seth L.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2018

    Stayed Sep 14, 2018

    We had a really good time at this cottage. It was fairly private (only one neighbor on the south side) and had wonderful views of the lake. Lots of amenities like a fully-stocked kitchen and indoor fireplace. The gazebo (basically a stand-alone three season room) and accompanying deck were our favorite place to just chill out during our stay. Jim also was very good at staying in touch and ensuring that we had a pleasant visit. After this trip we fully plan on returning. Do be aware that while there is wifi it has a limited data cap and T-Mobile does not get cellular service (can't speak to other carriers). But you're here to get away, right?

  • Connie G.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2018

    Stayed Sep 7, 2018

    The cottage is remote and peaceful. It is an easy drive to SoHa. The beach was nonexistent when we were there, so that was a little disappointing; however, the view is very pretty. Beds were comfy and kitchen had everything we needed. The gazebo was awesome!

  • COLLEEN K.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2018

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Nice, clean, comfortable house with good amenities. We really enjoyed our time with the beach, beautiful sunsets and (surprise!) hummingbirds.

  • Jennifer K.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2018

    Stayed Aug 17, 2018

    The house itself was fine. I was a little disappointed in the condition of the gazebo. It was very dirty inside, tools and things in and around it. Path to the gazebo was not lit at all, which made it difficult at night. I am not sure if the gazebo area was quite ready for visitors. Also, someone showed up at the house to start working at 8:00 AM the day of our check out, which was a little surprising. Overall, we had a great weekend.

  • Meaghen G.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2018

    Stayed Aug 3, 2018

    Beautiful location with incredible views. Comfortable, well-decorated cabin. Hours spent each day enjoying Lake Michigan swimming, kayaking, and walking the beach. Gorgeous sunsets. Great place to unwind and spend quality time together.

  • Scott H.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2018

    Stayed Jun 14, 2018

    Can’t wait to go back.

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