Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB - South Haven

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Heated Pool and Yard (views from master bedroom)

Close up view of the fantastic hot tub! Lots of jets, waterfall, LED lights!!

Remodeled kitchen has stunning quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances

Wood burning fire pit to enjoy marshmallows and smores! Purchase wood locally.

Dining room is the hub of the house, open to the kitchen and living room.

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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

South Haven Center for the Arts12 min walk
South Beach13 min walk
Kal Haven Trail3 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1 - Upstairs Master Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

2 - Tray Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 King Bed

3 - Big Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 King Bed

4 - Jenny Lind Bedroom (Upstairs)

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

5 - Trundle Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

6 - Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main Floor Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Hallway Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB

'Sunset Center' is an adjacent pair of family vacation houses. The 'Ice House' is a 6 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom vacation home featuring a private gated 24 foot heated swimming pool, 6 person hot tub, playscape, and wooded ravine lot with fire pit. The property is an easy 4 block walk down the sidewalk to South Beach, Kid's Corner, and downtown shopping and dining.

All comforts of home are provided, including washer and dryer, linens, all major kitchen appliances (including refrigerator with ice and water dispenser, range, dishwasher, and microwave), kitchen utensils, free wireless Internet, 8 cable TVs (Four with X1 Voice Enabled boxes with apps such as Netflix, Youtube, and access to the HDR, and 4 basic cable boxes for the remainder), many DVD/VCR players, CD players, just to name a few.

The house is perfect for families with children of all ages. The pool and hot tub are gated for your protection. The back yard is completely fenced.

The pool will be open and heated from mid May until approximately October 1. The hot tub is open and heated year-round. Enjoy the rare warm water in South Haven in June and September!

Need even more space? My property actually has 2 houses next door to each other. My Sun House (Property #313907) is another 6 bedroom house right next door.

House Details: Family-friendly items included are books for all ages, toys, puzzles, movies for all ages, well-loved bikes, riding toys, high chair, full size crib with rocking chair, 2 baby gates, excersaucer, strollers, sippee cups, baby monitor, booster seats, and pool toys. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of having 6 private bedrooms, conveniently located throughout the house! 5 bedrooms are upstairs. One is a master suite with private bathroom. Another full bathroom is in the upstairs hall. 1 bedroom is downstairs, also with a private bathroom. The house has a large 28 x 14 foot carpeted living room that includes 2 cable televisions (50 inch and 44 inch). The 14 x 14 dining room comfortably fits an 8 foot dining table. The kitchen has sliding glass doors that open to the backyard deck and pool/spa area.

More House Details: All six bedrooms are carpeted. All 6 bedrooms have ceiling fans. The house has 9 ceiling fans in all. The master bedroom has a faux balcony overlooking the backyard pool area. One bedroom has a trayed ceiling. Outdoor security cameras are in use at the front door and driveway only.

Property manager

Jim Havlik

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Lake Michigan and Van Buren State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

South Haven Center for the Arts - 12 min walk
South Beach - 13 min walk
South Haven Lighthouse - 17 min walk
Kal Haven Trail - 3 min drive
North Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

Bangor Station - 17 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min walk
Culver's - 3 min drive
Clementines - 9 min walk
Burger King - 9 min walk
Taco Bell - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB have a pool?

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

Is Perfect for Family - HEATED POOL thru early Oct, WALK to Downtown/Beach, HOT TUB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

30 Oct 2023

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

Long weekend family getaway

We had a long weekend family getaway in South Haven. There were 7 adults and 2 kids. There was plenty of room for everyone, the house was stocked with everything we needed , communication was great on checkin, keys , etc. Location was great for an easy walk to the lake, shops and restaurants. Everyone enjoyed their stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya N.

25 Oct 2023

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

Wedding weekend

It was our wedding weekend. So we booked both the Sun House and Ice House to host family from all over including Germany who had never been to the US. The houses are amazing, fully equipped, they thought of every need!! The owners responded right away with any question. We want to come back every year for our anniversary! ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

15 Oct 2023

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

Fall break

This spacious home was everything we were looking for in a vacation rental. From it’s six bedrooms to it’s beautiful backyard. A large deck with a gas grill, plenty of seating, a private pool, hot tub, and a shared play set for the kiddos. Very kid friendly with many books, board games, toys, and an actual arcade game in the home. The home was stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Plenty of towels, both bath and kitchen, garbage bags, paper towels, hand soap, laundry detergent and a fully functional kitchen. It is located near the playground and beach, and a short distance to downtown. The host offers a golf cart for an extra fee, which would be convenient to drive to the playground and beach. The host was very accommodating and responded quickly when texted. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tod S.

24 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for what we needed

The house is spacious with a very good flow. There are many extra things available to use. Such an easy walk to town or you can just hang out at the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen M.

13 Sept 2023

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

Perfect family getaway

Your home was perfect for our family!! The pool, pac man, and toys were all great and well used by our children 🙂. Very clean and comfortable home and was just what we were looking for. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Havlik

We have family photos taken in South Haven each year. Shown here is a sample of one of our 2011 photos taken on South Beach.

Why they chose this property

We vacationed in South Haven for the first time in August of 2004. At that time, we had a family of 4, with a newborn and 1 year old. The town was so beautiful and kid-friendly that we knew we wanted to come back over and over. Since we are originally from Illinois and now live in the middle of Michigan, the South Haven location is a perfect meeting place for our family gatherings. We fell in love so quickly with the town that we purchased a 3 bedroom house in South Haven in November of 2004. We labored all winter to completely renovate the house into a 6 bedroom vacation home specifically designed for family reunions. We finished just in time for the summer of 2005 summer renters and the rest is history, with 100+ family reunions enjoyed at our homes!

What makes this property unique

We sincerely believe our properties are unmatched in the South Haven area for a family vacation. We have packed more amenities into our homes than any other home in our price range. 2 homes, 6 bedrooms in each, 4 bathrooms, heating swimming pool, luxury hot tub, playground, 8 HDTVs, short walk to beach, short walk to downtown. We love being able to walk everywhere we need to go in town. We are centrally located, so that we can walk to the beach or walk to downtown in about the same time.