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Sun Haven | Vibrant Summer Home w/ Fire Pit, Moments to Downtown and the Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Sun Haven | Vibrant Summer Home w/ Fire Pit, Moments to Downtown and the Lake

Featured Amenities:

Fenced in Yard
Gas Grill
Fire Pit
Two minute Drive to South Haven
Short Walk to Lake Michigan

Sun Haven at 225 Van Buren is loaded with charm and, thanks to its dedicated owners, gets better every year. This cheerful cottage in canary yellow is quieter on the inside than the outside would have you believe. Its traditional cottage style is both comfortable and comforting, with warm, original hardwood trim, arched doorways and vintage cottage light fixtures.
Recent improvements include new fencing, new backyard patio with grill, dining, and fire pit as well as all new interior furnishings, refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen counters, and new utilities (water heater, furnace, central air and humidifier).
This south side bungalow has ample space for a small family, including  a large dining room, spacious living and sitting rooms, and a sweet front porch with rockers. The kitchen offers the same cottage charm, updated with modern convenience in mind.

The cottage has 2 first floor bedrooms (Queen and Twin/Full bunk bed) and a full bath, and a third bedroom (Queen) plus another full bath on the second floor. 

You will love the location, with an easy stroll to downtown, and only 5 blocks to the South Beach and Kids Corner. Sun Haven has everything you need for a fantastic family get-away!
 
Parking: Off Street for 3 Vehicles
Pets: None Allowed
Beach Access: Short Walk to South Beach
Rental Certificate Number: CBR23-0195

Property manager

Shores Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at/in our home, no exceptions.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center

Things to do

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

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are not allowed at this home.

Children and extra beds

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

93973

About the neighborhood

Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun Haven | Vibrant Summer Home w/ Fire Pit, Moments to Downtown and the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sun Haven | Vibrant Summer Home w/ Fire Pit, Moments to Downtown and the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sun Haven | Vibrant Summer Home w/ Fire Pit, Moments to Downtown and the Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sun Haven | Vibrant Summer Home w/ Fire Pit, Moments to Downtown and the Lake located?

Located in the heart of South Haven, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. Warner Vineyards and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

Sun Haven | Vibrant Summer Home w/ Fire Pit, Moments to Downtown and the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place in South Haven
The house was great and had everything that we needed. The location couldn’t be better with just a short walk to the beach and all of the restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long family weekend
Overall nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
girls's weekend
great location. Near the beach and restaurants and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot for a girls, weekend
Overall great place to stay. We were having a crafting weekend, so we chose the place mostly based on table space. For 3 unrelated adults it was decent. The 3rd bedroom and 2nd bathroom being up in the attic was a touch too creepy (very creaky, very short ceilings in walkway, very steep stairs) and we opted to make use of the bunk beds downstairs. The weather was absolute crap when we were there (55 and RAIN), but the location would definitely have been a very nice walk to town and the beach. Ditto for the yard. Looked awesome; weren't able to take advantage this time. Everything was very clean and worked well, even the stove. We only ran into 2 issues the whole time, neither of which was critical, but just enough to be a bit irritating. 1) the Smart TV needed a login in order to use apps that weren't already installed (and only a handful of the streaming apps were already there). I had brought a chromecast, so it ended up working out for us. 2) There was insufficient lighting in the main living areas. Not just insufficient for the crafting we were doing, but like, really dark. Obviously the listing photos were taken on a sunny day, which is great, but there were only two table lamps in the living and dining areas and the ceiling lights (while ADORABLE) were utterly useless. Which meant we were opening all the blinds in an attempt to see during the day. I think it's time to update the chandeliers. But overall great, would totally stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Home with Perfect Walk to Beach & Town
Our time at Sun Haven was wonderful. The location was ideal, just over 2 blocks to the lake and 5-6 to town. Our family enjoyed many games on the big dining table and reading in the chairs in the nook. Overall the home was clean, stocked, and met our needs nicely; a few blinds in the nook were missing the wands to open/close, so our children couldn't open them, but my husband and I could reach the connector to do so. Shores personnel were very easy to contact and responded quickly and thoroughly; we felt valued for sure. Our kids are already asking when we can return and I am sure we will.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Little House
Loved the location. About 2 blocks to beach and 6 blocks to town. Property was a little older, but nice and cozy. A little dust on the wooden bunks (just did a quick dusting so my kids’ allergies wouldn’t act up) and the blinds a bit dusty and missing a few wands so they were hard to open but overall clean. Great shelving in the upper bedroom and bath to lay clothes and toiletries. A little stuffy especially upstairs but once the air conditioner started it was fine. We would definitely stay here again. Perfect little place for my husband and I, 2 teenagers and my mother-in-law.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunny Getaway
This was a great property. It’s a bit smaller than anticipated and I don’t think the “sleeps 9” is accurate. There was some trouble getting in and we were given the wrong code, but we called and were able to get that sorted after 15 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The location you can’t beat. There was some miscommunication with the checking process but was eventually resolved (I am sure it would have been quicker if it was before 5pm). We do wish we knew that Kid’s corner was closed for renovations but overall the house was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
The home is beautiful and worked well for our family of 6 including two young children. It’s close to the beach, town, and the Kids Corner playground. We enjoyed coffee on the porch and reading in the chairs in the nook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House Close to Beach and Town
Could hardly ask for a better house and location - about 4 blocks to the beach, about 4 blocks to town - for whatever the group wants to do. Charming craftsman four square with a lot of cool vintage touches - from light switches to door casings and baseboards. The only caution is to be clear the "sleeps 9" description does include 2 on a sleeper sofa. All in all 5/5...definitely would repeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house. Great location
Code to get in house. Super easy. Clean and super cute. Nice space. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022