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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, ping pong, books
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 26567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer

Explore the area

Map
South Haven, MI
  • North Beach
    10 min drive
  • Kal Haven Trail
    11 min drive
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    11 min drive
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    32 min drive

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About the area

South Haven

A family-friendly stay in South Haven awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Lake Michigan. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 5 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a dining area are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the indoor swimming pool and Hot tub as well as access to a playground. Plus you'll find a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this South Haven holiday home include North Beach and Kal Haven Trail.

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

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

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Up to 9 kg 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • 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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

The closest beach to Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy is North Beach (10.6 km).

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

Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy has a heated pool and an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

What makes Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

No, Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geels Family
Great place to stay!! We had such a wonderful time! The response to any questions or requests were answered promptly! The place was clean and just an awesome place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebration of Life
Great place for a family gathering. Lots of space. Great pool and kitchen facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House Rental
We really enjoyed this great house! The swimming pool was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven 2024 Vacation
We had 13 adults and 3 kids for this year’s Family vacation. We found the Hideway to be a great place to stay. Loved the indoor pool, a big hit. The house is huge, very well stocked and very clean. Manager is very responsive. Loved Lake Michigan beaches, boated in Paw Paw Lake and shopped downtown. A great time had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brant R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bobbi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This was a perfect place for our large family reunion. We had 20+ family members. Several family members traveled from California, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, Ohio and Illinois. Detroit airport and Midway in Chicago were reasonable drives for them. The kitchen area and dining table was perfect for our large family gathering for meals and games. Outside eating was equally as accommodating for meals off the grill and fire time in the evenings. The bedrooms in the guest wing( rooms 1,2,3 and 4) are each accessible from an outside door or you have to pass through each room from the inside. Not a deal breaker and we were all family. The inside pool area and hot tub were perfect for our late May/early June stay as the weather did not affect our water play. The grounds were well maintained with flowers and hanging baskets and we enjoyed some outside family games in the large front yard. We would definitely consider this for a future family gathering
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retreat
This home exceeded all of my expectations !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
The house was fantastic! The weather was a little crummy but with the indoor pool and large kitchen, we had plenty of options to stay entertained! The kitchen was the top hangout spot for our big group because it allowed for everyone to be together to talk, play games, enjoy meals, and just hang out. We had no issues with anything at the house! It was very comfortable and accommodating for all 21 of us. We also very much enjoyed Sam, the photographer and would recommend him to anyone staying and needing a photographer. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family gatherings
It is hard to find a place that will accommodate 20 people. This does fill the bill. It has a nice heated pool built in. They had 2 commercial stoves and 2 commercial refrigerators. They also have a very long table that we could seat everyone. Everything was good. A few things that not expected was that you would need to go through one bedroom to get to some of the bathrooms or would need to go outside and re-enter to avoid going through another bedroom. The other thing that was different is that the beds did not have the linen on them. It was put neatly at the foot of the bed and you would need to make your own beds. I can see the reason for this, as you may not use all of the beds. But this is the first time that I have seen this. The building was very comfortable with the heating. And we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neesha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing week!
We had a group of 16, including 8 kids under the age of 8. The house is amazing for a big group. The weather is typical of Michigan so having an indoor pool was worth it. The kids lived in the pool or outside in the play structure. The train car rooms situation on the one story side was not ideal but we made it work. We hired a vacation chef for the week and the kitchen was great for them. Laundry in the pool area made it super easy to keep fresh clothes around. An amazing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jeannette B., Champaign Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place for a family vacation.
We had a great week in South Haven. The house met our needs and expectations. The weather was ideal. The house is close to many attractions and beaches. We made good use of the large outdoor area, patio and firepit. The children really enjoyed the pool. The house floorplan is quirky, but worked for our three generation family of 19 people. We were able to make nice meals in the well-appointed kitchen. Zero issues, plenty of towels and linens. Tons of space. Friendly and responsive management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Excellent location to beaches and stores
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jill T., Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Adam L., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing stay!
Stayed with family and children ranging from 4 years old to 60 years old. Property is spacious, clean and well stocked with not only the essentials like plenty of dishes and silverware but lots of games and books as well. The host was very quick with communication and both the check in and check out process were smooth and easy. The pool was so much fun. They provide towels and some pool toys. There are plenty of tvs throughout along with high speed internet access. We will definitely consider this property for future stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023