The Buddy. Renovated Historic North Beach Cottage. Just Steps to Sandy Beach.

South Haven, Michigan
$613 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The Buddy, a historic yet modernized cottage, is located just steps from beautiful North beach and positioned in the enviable double water corridor between Lake Michigan and the Harbor's edge

The Buddy was built in 1908 and later relocated to the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan in 1926. In 2026, in honor of its 100 years in South Haven, it was renovated to restore it to its former glory.

The Buddy offers lake and river views with open-concept entertaining and private relaxation spaces. Boasting hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with commercial appliances, cozy bedrooms, a fireplace, and charming outdoor spaces, The Buddy is the perfect upscale spot to make memories.

The property is now equipped with central heat and air conditioning, allowing you to enjoy the heat of the beach but return to cool, comfortable conditions when you choose.

The main level is a stunner offering a fully-equipped modern kitchen with Subzero and Wolf appliances as well as a beautiful dining room perfect for dinner parties. This level has a living room with TV and fireplace, one bedroom, and a full bath with a new washer and dryer. A fenced-in courtyard with barbecue grill and back deck complete the downstairs space, offering the perfect spot for your morning coffee or a cookout with friends.

The upper level has lake and river views. It hosts a master bedroom with direct upper deck access and full bathroom. The other bedroom upstairs contains two twin XL beds and also has access to a full bathroom with a tub/shower combination. A serene and cozy den completes the upstairs with a wine refrigerator, sleeper sofa, and entrance to the upper deck. The upper deck, offering lake and river views, will quickly become your favorite spot for morning coffee or evening sunset views.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Microwave Oven Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • 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 : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Lizeth G.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    We had a great time at The Buddy! The location was amazing and plenty of space for family dinners or game nights! Highly recommend for a South Haven getaway.

  • Meredith V.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Very enjoyable stay with our family of four, and so many thoughtful surprises from the owner!

  • Peter B.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Loved this property Upstairs is your own oasis

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