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Happy Ours Cottage, 4 minute walk to sandy beach!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • South Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

South Haven

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of South Haven, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and North Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Michigan Maritime Museum and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Warner Vineyards.
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What's nearby

  • North Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • South Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

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

Happy Ours Cottage, 4 minute walk to sandy beach!

Extensive renovations and restorations over the last 20 years at 222 Brockway Avenue capture the feel of relaxation and fun for your stay in South Haven! Our long driveway will accommodate four vehicles. Street parking is also available for two vehicles March 16-November 14.

We rent the cottage Saturday to Saturday during the last two weeks of June, the month of July, and the first two weeks of August. Outside of those dates, it is usually a three night minimum, although we do rent for two nights in the off season. Our rental fee includes the cleaning fee, Taxes are extra. We do not allow smoking or pets.

Our 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, air conditioning, and washer/dryer cottage is located 600 ft. from Lake Michigan drive (North Shore Drive) and a 15-minute walk to the 50+ Historic Downtown South Haven shops. The cottage is just under a mile from the drawbridge in downtown South Haven. There are six public beaches on the North Side of South Haven. Our closest public beach is located at Oak Street and North Shore Drive. This is a five-minute walk from our house. You can see this when mapping our address.

We have a quiet neighborhood, which should make your stay a pleasant one. Please look at the photos of our renovated cottage! Walk north for an hour on the beach or browse the town with its unique shops and restaurants.

The cottage is located on the exclusive north side of town, less than a mile from Downtown South Haven.

First floor bedrooms:
white bedroom = twin trundle and queen bed, TV/DVD/ROKU
yellow bedroom = queen bed
pink bedroom = bunk bed with twin on top and full-on bottom
New Master Bath in 2015! Barrier-free shower and ADA toilet.

Lower level bedroom:
green bedroom = full futon and queen bed, TV/DVD/ROKU
Bathroom renovation in 2017! Bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet.

The cottage has a 70' flat screen television in the living room, cable and wireless wifi, air conditioning, two electronic fireplaces, washer and dryer, dishwasher, and double oven. The kitchen is fully stocked with small appliances, pots and pans, dishes, and everything you need to make a wonderful meal. The only thing you need to add is your own food.

We provide garbage bags, kitchen towels, paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, bathroom towels, sheets, and other bedding. Queen and full beds have four pillows. Twin beds have two pillows.

We also have lots of beach toys and child life jackets for your use.

The kitchen seats 12 people. We also have a patio area in the backyard, a gas grill, and a portable fire pit.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Katherine Suender

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only outside on the deck.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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: No pets due to allergies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The home has a lockable door to the downstairs.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Happy Ours Cottage, 4 Minute Walk to Sandy Beach! South Haven

Happy Ours Cottage, 4 minute walk to sandy beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Met all of our needs

Great communication. Lots of space. Updated kitchen and bathrooms were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful get away

Great place. Had a fun time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., YPSILANTI

Liked: Cleanliness

wedding

Family was getting married in Allegan. We used this place to stay during the wedding and after. It has a great location near the beach as well as not a long drive to the wedding venue. Kathy was great to work with. She made sure that we had everything we needed including all of the beach toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, clean, and accomodating!

The house was perfect for our family get away. It's stocked with nearly everything you need and more...especially the kitchen. There were baby items available to use which was so helpful. The beds were comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S., Livonia, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

South Haven Getaway

Happy Ours Cottage was a very nice home to stay, within walking distance of downtown and the beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and great host

We really enjoyed the house for our family trip to South Haven. The kitchen/living room space was great for us to hangout together at night and the location was very convenient to walk to the beach and downtown. We barely used our car. The house was as expected and had plenty of beach chairs and toys for us to use. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

That cottage was nice but it was not a good match for our family. We had 9 adults and it was tight. I can see how the cottage would be ideal if our 5 "kids" were little ones. I would recommend the cottage but not for people with "big" kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene F., Winona

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and location in South Haven

Lovely house with great spaces. Beautiful beaches and lively downtown with good food and shops. Had a great time here and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay for Mother-in-law’s 60th

My family and I stayed at the cottage along with a few other family members to celebrate my mother in law’s 60th birthday. The cottage was perfect for what we needed. The cottage is not far from all of the things that South Haven has to offer!! Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy spot near the beach

Had an overall positive experience, even if the weather didn’t cooperate with us! Was a little bit of construction on the road but not a huge deal. Home was as advertised with plenty of space for all. Host was extremely communicative and thorough. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylore J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Stay in the cottage

Just a cute little place. Was clean and had everything we needed. It was a ladies weekend up there and we fully enjoyed this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient, well equipped.

Super well-equipped with just about anything you could imagine needing for kitchen and for young children. A short, pleasant walk to the beach. Katherine checked in to make sure that our stay was going well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Many advantages, a few drawbacks

If you read the various reviews, you eill get a good picture of this rental. So I won't repeat them. The number of beds for the price and location are great. And plenty of seating in dining and living rooms was plenty for all. (I have found this is not the case in all rentals.) The owner was very responsive to requests and questions we had. The information given for our preparation was super helpful. We guessed the cottage is about 100 years old but all the important things, kitchen, bathrooms and electrical are totally modern. You notice the old in the tiny closets, odd vents and creaky floors. The floors created a bit of consternation for us as it was impossible to move around quietly in the kitchen in order not to disturb the family with baby downstairs. And, the kitchen island lights reflect brightly through the opening at top of stairs. I only add these things for those to whom it would make a difference. The array of beach gear, kitchen items and games makes it a great choice if you will be flying and limited in what you bring. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Vacation

Very nice place! Short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K., St John, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

1. Never ending hot water! 2. Back porch was a great hang out! 3. Host was great! 4. Giant island for servering food 5. Great selection of books & games for all ages 6. Plenty of parking 7. Bedrooms on main floor for our elderly guests! 8. Great decor 9. Main floor shower is super cool! 10. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Low-key Bachelor Party

We had 6 friends come out for board games and breweries. The check in process was seamless. Our hostess was very communicative leading up to our stay. The kitchen was fully furnished with all the necessary pots, pans, utensils and appliances. Great location, 7 minutes from Meijer and Walmart. At least 8 breweries within 20 minutes. Awesome place, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mother's Day weekend

I came with my family to visit the tulips in Holland and explore a few of the smaller towns along Lake Michigan. Great location to do all that, in either direction! The cottage was clean and spacious. We had everything we needed, and then some. Katherine even offered us to come a night early, as the cleaning crew was finished. Will definitely be back if we want to stay in South Haven again. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend

We were very impressed with the kitchen!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos I., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay with everything you need!

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the Happy Ours Cottage. Plenty of beds, eating space and entertainment room for 8 adults. Great location just a short walk to the beach. Would love to stay at this home again during season!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

VIcki W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home. Very clean. Comfortable furniture. Which often is hard to find! Comfortable beds too

Overall lovely place to stay. Highly recommend… which I hesitate to say only because I kinda don’t want to share it :).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed

Our whole family enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oak Beach

Listed beach in walking distance. Should mention that beach is only around 30 yards wide and is between private beaches on either side. When busy there is limited space. Suggest using car and traveling a couple of miles to North Beach. It has restrooms and concessions along with volleyball nets. Fantastic beach with lots of room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K., Jenison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Close to beach and downtown
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

We had the best time in South Haven! The weather was perfect, the lake was magical, and Happy Ours housed our two families of 3 and 6 very comfortably! The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need, plenty of towels and toilet paper, clean, organized, and homey. Lots of games, beach chairs, umbrella, and more! Location is excellent. Short walk to the beach and into town too, and a quick drive to Meijer which has literally everything. You can’t go wrong with this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our annual SoHa trip

As usual, this house was perfect for our needs. Lots of space to lounge inside and out. A MORE than perfectly equipped kitchen for our nightly feasts. A quick walk to Oak Street Beach—keeping our trip easy and relaxed, with no need to “plan and pack for” a day at the beach. We walked back at our lesiure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022