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Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 26567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy

The perfect place for family getaways – plenty of space for the privacy and comfort of adults plus lots of indoor and outdoor space for kids to enjoy. Great WiFi for remote workers/students.

VIRUS CONCERNS: We recognize that all parents and grandparents are concerned about doing everything they can to protect the health of their families. We feel the same way and do everything we can to give you confidence that your family’s health is protected at North Haven Family Retreat. Here are the details. First, the house is thoroughly cleaned by our housekeeping staff. Then, upon your arrival, you will find that we have provided commercially laundered bed linens for your family, including freshly laundered sheets, mattress covers, blankets and two freshly laundered cases for each bed pillow. And we provide a large supply of wipes for you in the case that you chose to do additional sanitizing.

At your option, the house offers optional Orkin VitalClean third party professional sanitation service prior to check-in. Orkin's trained technicians wipe down all high-touch surfaces followed by a misting application using specialized equipment and its EPA "List N" disinfectant which is both effective against viruses including COVID-19 and also carries the EPA's lowest toxicity rating (Category IV), defined as “practically non-toxic and not an irritant.” Let us know what else we can do to make you confident that your family gathering will be safe and relaxing. Vital Clean not available for Sunday check ins. https://www.orkin.com/commercial/services/orkin-vitalclean

VIDEO & VIRTUAL TOURS: Please click the tour button on the third picture in my gallery to see the virtual tour or click the red YouTube play button to see a video of the property.

With large open rooms and acres of lawn the whole family can relax, dine and play together in the house, around the pool and outdoors. All the luxury of a bed & breakfast experience exclusively for your family. We'll even provide fresh coffee and treats in the pool house for you to wake up to.


HEATED INDOOR POOL: The heated indoor pool is attached to the house and insures great family fun rain or shine. Large windows and six skylights make the pool and surrounding recreation room a bright and airy space. There is plenty of poolside dining and comfortable seating for watching the large screen TV.

LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES & WATERFRONT PARKS: Lake Michigan beaches and waterfront parks are abundant and very close by. The house is located just a mile from the Casco Beach and Preserve. A ten minute drive to the South takes you to the famous South Beach and South Haven Lighthouse. Ten minutes to the North takes you to Oval Beach Saugatuck, ranked nationally among the top 10 US beaches. And the 400 acre VanBuren State park is just 12 miles away and features beautiful waterfront sand dunes.

MAIN HOUSE & GUEST WING: With a combined 6100 square feet, The Haven offers families a variety of spaces for relaxing, eating and comfortable sleeping. The original Main House features four bedrooms on the second floor and two full bathrooms. It’s large kitchen offers two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two ovens and two microwaves. The kitchen island provides plenty of additional kitchen prep space and seating for 8. The adjacent dining area seats 20 and when combined with the kitchen island provides seating for 28 people in the same room. The living room includes a fireplace and comfortable seating for reading and conversation.

The Guest Wing offers another five bedrooms, three more bathrooms, an efficiency kitchen/coffee bar, den and tables for games and refreshments. A washer and dryer are also available for guest use. The Main House and Guest Wing are connected by the Pool and its large Recreation Room. The Rec Room has a bar with stools, a seating area for TV watching and a poolside dining space that seats eight.

PRIVATE OUTDOOR COMPOUND - A tree lined driveway leads you in to this very private and fenced 5 acre parcel – you won’t even see another house from the massive grounds. A large patio with stone fire pit is located directly off the pool providing a perfect place for grilling, outdoor dining and fireside gatherings.

Our innkeeper stays on property in adjacent accommodations so she is available on short notice for anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable or fun.

HISTORIC HIDEOUT: Local lore has it that Chicago gangster Bugsy Moran's mistress lived in this house, formerly known as the Hideout. During the years that he worked with the mob Bugsy used the out buildings to store prohibition era liquor. We’ve looked. Bugsy didn’t leave behind any bathtub gin !

CANCELLATION & TRAVEL PROTECTION POLICIES: We do not offer refunds for cancelled reservations. Our cancellation policy needs to be this strict because most families book their gatherings 5 to 7 months in advance. As such even 60 days notice often does not allow for a comparable rebooking. Therefore we strongly recommend that you purchase VRBO's Travel Protection policy. We will even reimburse you for half the cost of that policy if unused at check out. In addition, if you do have to cancel for any reason, we will use our best effort to rebook your dates with another family to recover any uninsured loss of your investment.

Property manager

Michael O'Connor

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 6,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $85/night Never on beds/furniture caged when away

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Indoor Pool Large Family Gathering Dining Spaces South Haven
50 Off Late Summer Weeks Indoor Pool Large Family Space House
50 Off Late Summer Weeks Indoor Pool Large Family Space
Indoor Pool With Large Family Gathering Dining Spaces

About the neighborhood

Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • South Beach - 13 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 21 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Blondes Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waypost Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cogdal Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪PK's Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy located?

This family-friendly South Haven vacation home is located on a lake, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of North Beach and Kal Haven Trail. Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brant R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Haven Family Reunion
Had plenty of room for our family group of 11 adults and 15 kids. All bathrooms are shared. Had an issue with a circuit breaker popping off, but overall we had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Memorial Day Weekend
Had 5 families and the facility was perfect with every family having their own room and separate room for the kids. The indoor pool and sauna were great fun. Also the spacious yard and fire pit were spot on. I highly recommend this place for groups of 20+!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Retreat
This home exceeded all of my expectations !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
The pool was a big hit with the kids, Kitchen/dinning area offered plenty of room for everybody to gather and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Excellent location to beaches and stores
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families!
This is a fantastic property for a three generation family get together. Plenty of seating inside and outside for all 18 of us to be at the table together. The yard is so perfect for children - safe, flat, spacious. The grandchildren played soccer and whiffle ball. We held our Family Olympics outside. The indoor pool is a huge plus on cool Michigan days. Super well-equipped kitchen. Anytime we had an issue, no matter how minor, the property manager took care of it within minutes. Our family had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a great time with a large group of kids and adults. Place looks just like expected, and the yard was even larger than expected
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family week
We had a group of 22 ranging from infants to 65. We had a great time and the set up of the house worked well for our needs. We had a few hiccups, but they were addressed in a timely matter. The only drawback was that the WiFi was pretty spotty. We had a few that worked remotely. They were able to get it done, but it took a little creativity. Overall it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering place
Accurate description online, friendly owner, and a very nice indoor pool. Terrific selection for our family weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil B., Belmont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and well stocked with necessary items.
Easy to rent and easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Our large family went here. House was exceptionally clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could ask for. The pool area was warm, and the water was warm. The kids enjoyed every minute of it. The house was extremely quiet, so you could always find a quiet place if needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelley J., Indianapolis, indiana

Great property! Fun stay!
Great property for multiple families wanting to stay under one roof. Kitchen and dining room are exceptional and a great gathering place! It’s where we spent all of our time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent winter getaway!
Our family rented the house for the weekend and loved every minute. The property was beautiful and the house was well stocked and very clean. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

JP K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding party house
We had a wedding in south haven and stayed here, it was excellent. Very clean, very spacious, warm and inviting layout, decor, and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Domenic C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone had a wonderful time and Michael and Dave were great to work with.
The property was all it was advertised to be and more. The playground was a big hit with the little ones and the property provided plenty of space for everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam L., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
First time to this property, but familiar with the area. 6 parents and 6 kids on a spring get-away. All worked out great, everyone had a good time. Convenient to local supplies and attractions. Look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
This was a beautiful area to get away in October. The trees surrounding the property were displaying their full fall colors. It is located just minutes from the South Haven Pier and Lake Michigan. The indoor pool was very nice. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything to cook and serve meals. We loved that we could all sit together in the dining room. The patio was very nice to enjoy the evening campfire. The playground set was a nice touch for our little ones.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with indoor pool
Celebrated Labor Day weekend with family and friends. Indoor pool was great. Lots of kitchen space. Loved having 2 refrigerators, 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers and 2 grills. Amazing firepit and outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We enjoyed a wonderful old fashioned Christmas gathering with ages ranging from infant to senior, and everyone had a wonderful time. It's not easy to find a property that can comfortably accommodate a group this size, and this one allowed for both gathering in one area as well as breaking off to step away from the crowd. The pool was clean and warm - the toughest part was getting the kids out! 😁 Definitely recommend for a large family group!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was perfect for our large family…the pool became the common gathering area for the our family with different age range. The bunk beds were the least desired rooms however , given that our teens were too tall for them. The close proximity to Holland was a plus because it had great shopping and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Portage, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
This is a great place for a family getaway! The house is beautiful and the photos depicted the place accurately. With a large group , having 2 stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers was wonderful! The home has a large eating area which we used to play games, visit and share meals. Having an indoor pool provided hours of fun for our entire family. The beds were very comfortable and our family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill T., Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house
Great place to stay...Loved pool, kitchen, outside property, lots of bedrooms. Only suggestions....for that many beds and bedrooms, need more bathrooms and a hot tub inside or out would really be fabulous. A garbage disposal would be nice. Other than that really awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonding
Because of the layout of the house,our family did things together. The big kitchen where a specific group prepared meals, thanks to 2 refrigerators, 2 stoves, 2 dishwashers and plenty of dishes and glassware. We also bonded around the fire pit, large dining table, and big pool area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation Spot
Great vacation home for families--our new favorite spot. Just outside of town, this vacation home offers plenty of space for larger families or groups. The indoor pool was a big hit and was clean, well maintained and the perfect temperature. Our kids had a great time exploring the outdoors and enjoyed seeing deer on the lawn each morning. If you are looking for a place to go to spread out and relax, this is it. Complete with a very responsive owner that answered all our questions and was always ready to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The table!
Such a fun time, there were 19 of us and the table sat 20! It was so nice to have enough seats, table service, to sit down for a meal together! The owner was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating! We had a good time in the yard throwing a football and a game of whiffle ball!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020