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Sweet Retreat | Intimate Bungalow with a Cozy Backyard, Near the Beach

Lakefront vacation home in South Haven with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
TV
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

South Haven

Located in South Side, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Lake Michigan and South Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Sweet Retreat | Intimate Bungalow with a Cozy Backyard, Near the Beach

Featured Amenities:

Open Floor Plan
Two Blocks from South Beach
Three Blocks to Kids Corner Park
Six Blocks to Downtown South Haven
Neighborhood Bluff with Sunset Views

This charming bungalow is contemporary, bright, and inviting. A wonderful location on the south side of South Haven - Van Buren Street homes are highly-coveted vacation spots and get scooped up fast! 
 
You will feel right at home in this stylish, sunny bungalow! The fresh, lovely kitchen will lure you into cooking, and the three-season room will be calling you after a day at the beach to curl up with a book and people watch. 

Beach access is just two blocks away! Situated on a bluff, this public access is scenic and spectacular! Wonderful views, easy stair access, and located a bit further south down the beach to give you a little more room to spread your beach blanket out! Kid's Corner Park is three bocks away - a great place to picnic under the lush trees while the kids run and play.

A mere six-block walk to town - it's a charming stroll through South Haven's beach-home neighborhoods - where vacationers abound and the feel of summer fun and relaxation is palpable! 

A shopper's delight awaits with many eclectic boutiques to choose from. Grab a bite to eat at the diverse restaurants South Haven has to offer. Stroll through the bountiful farmer's market on Saturdays. Feeling adventurous? Head over to Water Street and book a fishing excursion! The choices are nearly endless!

Wind down in the evenings with a short walk from your cottage to the bluff for the spectacular sunsets, then head home to your private backyard, light the gas lanterns, whip up a cocktail at the patio bar, and fire up the chiminea!

Please note: this home has a charcoal grill. Bring your own briquettes!

Parking: Two Vehicles in Driveway
Pets: None Allowed
Beach Access: Two Blocks to South Beach
Rental Certificate Number: CBR25-0133
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at/in our home, no exceptions.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Rules

As part of booking a Shores property, you will be required to fill out a separate Guest Rental Agreement governing your stay at our lovely home!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: Pets are not allowed at this home.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Families with kids are welcome at all our homes!

Events

No events allowed
No events. Violations may lead to eviction/fees.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at/in our home, no exceptions.

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
Note from host: No events. Violations may lead to eviction/fees.
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
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.
  • Note from host: No events. Violations may lead to eviction/fees.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

93935

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Side within a short 14-minute walk of Lake Michigan and also 5 minutes on foot from South Beach. You'll also find South Haven Lighthouse and Warner Vineyards less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sweet Retreat | Intimate Bungalow with a Cozy Backyard, Near the Beach?

Couples staying at this lakeside vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Sweet Retreat | Intimate Bungalow with a Cozy Backyard, Near the Beach?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sweet Retreat | Intimate Bungalow with a Cozy Backyard, Near the Beach?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Sweet Retreat | Intimate Bungalow with a Cozy Backyard, Near the Beach.

Sweet Retreat | Intimate Bungalow with a Cozy Backyard, Near the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Perfect size for our family, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Perfect location - close to both downtown and the beach. Visited with our 3 and 5 year old and it worked perfectly for us. Would choose this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah H., Portland, OR USA

First and probably last rental with VRBO

Moved to a different property due to roof leaks. Second property not ready for guests. No internet TV, mold in bathtub and ants in bedroom. Water pipe replacement in street prior to arrival meant dug up road and cones everywhere. Had to let water run every time a tap turned on to remove brown water. Property management company were as helpful and communicative as possible however. Despite this it’s certainly put me off ever renting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ken G., Annville, Lebanon, PA.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice location, and accurate to listing. We like to cook, so small kitchen was a challenge.

Very nice accommodations. Small kitchen, and would have been nice to have some sort of hammock on outside patio. I would rent the space again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Maribeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We LOVE South Haven!

This was definitely a sweet retreat. Cute cottage for a small family. Location could not be beat! This was our first trip to South Haven and we will for sure be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis G., Oberlin, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent home with fine location

Everything was very clean with many extras -- garage has beach chairs, children's beach toys, grill, fire pit, and a well-equipped kitchen. The South Beach is just 3 1/2 blocks away; 5-6 blocks to downtown; quiet attractive neighborhood. We rented excellent bikes from Rock and Road and had terrific biking on great rail to trail trails readily accessible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022