THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH!

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The Oakland North is one of South Haven's remaining historic landmarks.

Relax and watch the sunset with an ice cold beverage from the front patio!

The front patio is also a great place to start your day with a cup of coffee.

Private and spacious back deck. Natural gas Weber barbecue. No changing tanks!

First Floor has open plan design, great for socializing and large families.

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Location
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

North Beach3 min walk
Kal Haven Trail3 min drive
South Beach4 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Oakland North is our home and is available for rent to mature, responsible and respectful families only. If you are looking to rent a place to host a party of any sort, please do not consider the Oakland North. We ask all of our guests to be very considerate of our neighbors and keep both voice and music levels to a minimum. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with being both good guests and good neighbors while staying in our home.

The Oakland North is a historic landmark building which was built in 1927 and originally known as Mendelson's Oakland Hotel. In the 1970's it was converted into two separate residences and the north half provides over 2200 square feet of beautiful living space. There are four spacious bedrooms (two queen beds, one full bed and the fourth bedroom has two sets of twin bunk beds) with three full bathrooms. Note: We added an ensuite master bathroom on the second floor in Spring 2023. It is both beachy and beautiful!

The Oakland North boasts all of the original architectural details of a bygone era including ten foot high ceilings, arched double hung windows with true divided lights, original oak hardwood flooring on the entire first floor, heart pine wood flooring on the second floor, stain grade millwork trim throughout with operable transom vents above the second floor bedroom doors. The feeling of the home is truly unique and feels as if you are in a historic turn of the century beach house. The finishes, fixtures and furnishings all add to the overall casual relaxed feeling and remind you that you are 'away from it all'.

While we love animals, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home. Please do not ask us if we will make an exception to this rule.

Please check our availability calendar to see if your desired dates are available. If your dates are not available, send us a message anyway. We might be able to accommodate your family at one of our other homes.

Thanks for taking the time to read our VRBO listing. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that we can accommodate your family as our guests in South Haven at the Oakland North!

Property manager

Michael Biedermann

Premier Host

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English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We welcome children.

Events

No events allowed

No parties at any time.

Pets

No pets allowed

We do not allow pets in our home at any time.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed on the property.

Mature, responsible and respectful guests only.

We have an all is quiet policy after 10:00PM.

Children must be supervised at all times.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No parties at any time.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Warner Vineyards and Kal Haven Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

North Beach - 3 min walk
South Haven Center for the Arts - 15 min walk
Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive
South Haven Lighthouse - 4 min drive
South Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

Bangor Station - 20 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Clementines - 16 min walk
Burger King - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle Weiner C., Chicago

8 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfortable and well placed

We love staying at the Oakland North! We have stayed here before and love this place. The owners are welcoming and responsive and their home is gorgeous, cozy and luxurious. The place is fully stocked with everything you need for cooking, entertaining, and relaxing. Out the front door is a view of Lake Michigan and gorgeous sunsets over the lake, and out the back is a view of the marina and the town across the river. There are also cozy outdoor spaces for relaxing both front and back. The neighborhood is awesome for walks, with the beach and the riverwalk right outside. This home is also in easy walking distance from a beautiful park, the marina and charming downtown South Haven. If you're more adventurous, there are also a number of great parks and trails nearby. We were lucky enough to catch the end of the fall color on this trip and took a leisurely hike in a nearby nature preserve - truly beautiful! We look forward to our next trip to South Haven! Thank you, Oakland North!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

11 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great stay overall. Amazing location— 3 block walk to beach. House is stocked with all the essentials. A fire pit / way to roast s’mores would be a great addition

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asher K.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay!

My family and I stayed at this property and had a wonderful time! The location is unbeatable- 2 minute walk to North Beach and an easy walk into town. The house comfortably fit 7 adults and 2 children and was very clean. The living room was spacious and the kitchen was updated. The back deck made for a great second outdoor hang out for the family. The host was easy to communicate with and the check in/out process was seamless and easy. Would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

30 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

The Oakland North was perfect for our group of three couples and four teenage girls. The girls loved being together in the bunk bed room. The beautiful beach is just a block or so away. Fun shopping and restaurants nearby. We spent part of a day in Saugatuck which is just a short 20 minute drive north. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C., Louisville. KY

17 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best rental ever!

The house was just beautiful and had everything you could need. It was large, beautiful and homey. The kitchen and appliances, as well as the upgraded bathrooms were amazing. The host was very communicative and available for anything we might need but they supplied more than we needed. We will definitely be back and rent again. It was a short walk to the beach and close to restaurants, brewpubs and the other places like Saugatuck and Douglas that we like to visit. South Haven has such a nice beach as well as great restaurants, shops and bars. We loved the bakery right down the street.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Biedermann

We are parents of four teenagers. We wanted a beach house to escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life and focus on family.

Why they chose this property

Historic Monroe Park is our neighborhood which is directly adjacent to the North Beach on South Haven's North Shore. The key to this location is there are no huge hills nor endless staircases to climb up and down when going to and from the beach. Kind of an important thing to remember with small children and grandparents who want to join you down at the waters edge.

Remember… 'Location. Location. Location.'

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the easy access to the North Beach as well as the less than ten minute walk to downtown South Haven. Once the groceries are purchased, there is no need for your car again. Even if you do need something from the store, you can walk two blocks to North Side Memories which is a small, privately owned convenience store and deli. We have said it so many times but it is true... once you cross the draw bridge, it feels as though all of life's struggles seem to be lifted. We hope you are able to experience the same feeling!