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Shady Nook- Lake Michigan - Pet Friendly

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Haven

Located in South Side, this vacation home is adjacent to Lake Michigan and within a 10-minute stroll of South Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • South Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Warner Vineyards - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shady Nook- Lake Michigan - Pet Friendly

Welcome to Shady Nook!
Step in and relax and send all of your worries away. This cute vacation rental is ready for all summer memories to be made.

INSIDE THE HOME:
Inside you will find a three bedroom, one bathroom home with enough room for eight. The kitchen is stocked with all of the essentials and has seating for everyone. Outside you will find a spacious backyard with a built in fire pit. End your evenings gathered around telling camp fire stories.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bedroom 1: Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Twin over twin Bunkbed
Living room : full size pull out sofa

OUTDOOR SPACE:

This home features a private yard, perfect for your furry friends. A large deck off the back entrance with seating and an umbrella. Also a nice firepit perfect for gathering for stories or smores!

THE LOCATION:

This home is located directly across the street from beautiful Lake Michigan. 10 minute walk to the famous "blue stairs" that you can take down to the beach. Very close to kids corner park and South Beach as well.

Plenty of outdoor seating for the whole family!

I give permission to SafelyStay, Inc. to verify my identity and check criminal databases in order to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found at www.safely.com/terms. You may receive an email from Concierge@Safely.com to complete your screening. Please check your spam folder for this email, and contact Safely at Concierge@Safely.com, or go to www.Safely.com if you have any questions.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

585239

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Side within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and South Beach. You'll also find South Haven Lighthouse and Kal Haven Trail within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Shady Nook- Lake Michigan - Pet Friendly good for couples?

At this lakeside vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Shady Nook- Lake Michigan - Pet Friendly?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies at Shady Nook- Lake Michigan - Pet Friendly?

Yes, every accommodation at Shady Nook- Lake Michigan - Pet Friendly comes with a deck.

Shady Nook- Lake Michigan - Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Krista S.

Check in was easy, wifi worked perfect, nice central location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location & communication was great. House was a good size for our 4. Wish there was a small tv in the master bedroom. South Haven gets pretty quiet around 9:30pm which put us in for the night. Everything that was needed was at the property although outdated a bit. A few cabinet doors were stuck shut but with some effort was able to open. The purifiers need to be running the whole time and there were a few ants on the counters, but all small issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was as described. Fit our needs and location. Proximity to the beach is a 5 minute walk. 20 minute walk to downtown. Deck was very nice for morning coffee. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy with Shady Nook!

We truly enjoyed staying at Shady Nook in South Haven! We have been to South Haven many times before and have stayed at another local lodging place. We have always wanted to do a rental house and we are very happy with our stay at Shady Nook. The listing matched the property and the check-in process was easy and communication was great from the property manager. Close to the beach, enjoyed our nightly walks and the neighborhood. Can't wait to come back and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan D.

South Beach Rental in South Haven

The property was dated and both kitchen and bathroom are in need of updating. There were cabinets in the kitchen that we couldn't get opened because they were stuck. The kitchen was well stocked, almost too much because there was no room to store food in any of the cabinets, so we had to have everything out on the counters. I was also disappointed that there was not an ice maker in the refrigerator. The backyard was large and had a nice deck with furniture that was good for eating outdoors. We had a 3 and and 8 year old with us, so the walk to the beach was a little farther than we would have liked. Downtown was even farther so we ended up driving most of the time. Kids Corner playground was very nice and the kids enjoyed that a lot. Overall it was sufficient for two adults and two children to stay there but it would be tight for anyone else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew N.

Nice house and location

Hello, we stayed here in July 2024. Starting our visit was a little rough. The cleaners had forgotten to vacuum which was very clear by the dog hair on the carpet. Also, my kids found some dog feces and/or throw up in the second bedroom. I put all of this on the cleaners. I quickly vacuumed before we moved our stuff inside. Also, cleaned up the mess in the second bedroom. Other than these initial issues the house was very nice. We would stay here again even with the initial issues as they were easily fixed. The location is great and the street is quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rocco d., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

Our family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lobelia S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Shady nook south haven

The South Haven is beautiful. However, the value of stay and home was way overpriced! The property was clean but but pictures way over-exaggerated. Overall last time i will get fooled by Vibro.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Shady Nook

I have often found pet friendly rentals to be rather limited. I couldn't believe I found this perfectly located home that allowed our sweet dog to join us. Excellent spot, easy walk to beach and town. And because I also had my 2.5 yr old granddaughter with me, the playground nearby was perfect! We had the very best stay here, and would book again without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay near the beach

Walked to the beach it worked out great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The Shady Nook property was a fantastic location close to beaches and downtown. It was clean and roomy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shady Nook

We had a wonderful stay. The house had everything we needed. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shady Nook Vacation

Great location! The house had everything we needed. Very clean. Walkable to the beach and lighthouse pier. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023