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Top-rated vacation rentals in South Haven

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Cottage in South Haven
Blue View Too-Beach, Lake Views, River, Downtown
SIT ON THE DECK/GO TO THE BEACH/GREAT VIEWS/AMENITIES/COLD AC! attractive 2 bedroom cottage (500 Sq. Ft.) located adjacent to Packard Park with it's sandy beach. Bring your flipflops and head to the water! Living space, 3 beds/1 full bath/a beautiful kitchen w/ Washer/Dryer. Large deck to sit and relax and watch the sunset. Wifi, TV, Beach chairs, umbrellas, toys, towels, BIKES included Come be at home with us! Not just a rental, this is a home! **ADJACENT 4 BED HOUSE ALSO AVAILABLE**
$130 per night
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Apartment in South Haven
Guest Apartment at a Flower Farm
Join us for a relaxing stay on our ten acre homestead and flower farm, nestled just off the Lake Michigan Shoreline with easy access to beaches, breweries, wineries, golf courses, farmers markets, antique shops, nature preserves and more. Our guest suite is a fully finished apartment located in our barn with private access through an exterior door. Enjoy our peaceful setting as your base for exploring nearby lake shore communities including South Haven (5 mi.) and Saugatuck (10 mi.).
$92 per night
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Home in Saugatuck
The Oriole
The Oriole cottage is part of historic Bird Center Resort that has been catering to vacationers for 100 years and was fully renovated in 2005. This cozy cottage has all of the amenities for a great getaway that will keep you coming back. The studio space is small, but has everything you need with a kitchenette, queen size bed,TV and cable. Great outdoor Screened in porch and chairs on the deck with a partial view of Lake Kalamazoo, outdoor hot tub (open all year around) and a gas grill.
$170 per night

Stay near South Haven's top sights

South Beach46 locals recommend
Clementines72 locals recommend
Meijer40 locals recommend
Kids' Corner36 locals recommend
Maria's Taste Of Italy38 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter17 locals recommend

South Haven beach vacation rentals

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Home in Michigan City
Best Deal In Michigan City 1.3 miles to Beach
$152 per night
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Home in Fennville
Glenn Fern Cottage - a peaceful beach getaway
$255 per night
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Home in New Buffalo
Private Beach Bonfires! Tons of Parking!
$443 per night
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Home in Michigan City
Lake Michigan BeachFront Paradise: Best Views!
$400 per night
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Guest suite in Gary
Woodland & Beach 3bd in Miller: Fairy Forest Theme
$167 per night
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Apartment in Gary
French château -literally 150 steps from BEACH
$109 per night
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Home in Michigan City
9th St Tree Themed Home, National Park, Beach & DT
$136 per night
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Home in Michigan City
4bd Artsy House, Urban & Beach, near Nat'l Park
$215 per night

South Haven house rentals

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Home in South Haven
Private Lake MI Beach, Hot Tub, Privacy and Woods
$232 per night
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Home in Michigan City
TRYON FARM MID-MODERN SPA IN THE WOODS
$400 per night
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Home in Saugatuck
Maple Ridge Cottage
$139 per night
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Home in Saugatuck
Mid Century Charmer on the Hill
$225 per night
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Home in Michigan City
Sugar Babe Beach Retreat with Hot Tub!
$86 per night
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Home in Fennville
Secluded home 1 block from the Lake
$320 per night
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Home in South Haven
Recess at Evergreen Bluff
$175 per night
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Home in South Haven
Driftwood Shores Winter Getaway with Indoor Pool!
$189 per night
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Home in Vandalia
Couple’s Country Retreat, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
$90 per night
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Home in Watervliet
150 Acres of Nature w/ River, Purple House
$199 per night
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Home in Lakeside
Adorable Lakeside 1 bed w/ year-round hot tub!
$203 per night
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Home in South Haven
Endless Lake Michigan. Cozy & Spacious w/ Hot tub!
$287 per night

South Haven condo rentals

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Condo in South Haven
Airy loft condo in the heart of South Haven
$125 per night
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Condo in Saugatuck
Modern condo in Downtown Saugatuck with waterview.
$115 per night
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Condo in St. Joseph
*Luxury condo on water in St Joseph, 2 queen beds*
$142 per night
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Condo in Douglas
Cozy Condo with fireplace great for winter escape
$92 per night
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Condo in South Haven
Six On The Beach
$180 per night
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Condo in South Haven
The BEACH HOUSE
$182 per night
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Condo in Saugatuck
Downtown Saugatuck Condo w/deck - Pets are welcome
$182 per night
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Condo in Douglas
Lake Life Getaway - Condo near downtown!
$73 per night
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Condo in Grand Haven
2BD/1BTH - UNIT #7 - Waterfront Best Location
$109 per night
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Condo in Saugatuck
Robyn's Top Notch Nest#7 Top Floor@ ♥️of Saugatuck
$214 per night
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Condo in South Bend
Historic Studebaker - Carriage Upper - Near DTSB
$104 per night
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Condo in Grand Rapids
Crown King Bed Loft in Downtown Grand Rapids
$139 per night

Your guide to South Haven

All About South Haven

A beach town and working harbor for more than a century, South Haven is one of the most agreeable getaways on the Lake Michigan lakeshore. The most famous of its stretches of soft sands is South Beach, where visitors swim in sight of its famous red lighthouse. You can tour the Michigan Maritime Museum’s exhibits, or make a reservation to sail out onto the lake on its tall ship. Inland, the bike and hiking trails stretch for miles, and they’re as popular in autumn as they are in the snowy winters and the flower-filled spring (Holland, Michigan’s annual Tulip Time Festival is just 30 miles away, after all). Active travelers can also spend a day away from the water at the raceways, horse stables, and golf courses. Or do what most people who escape to South Haven do: simply slow down.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in South Haven

Summer is definitely the ideal time to visit the Lake Michigan shore. The temperature varies from the 70s through the low 90s Fahrenheit from June through August, but the lake tempers the heat. As you may expect from a land of lakes and rivers, in late summer the humidity spikes, and rains are frequent, so pack rain gear as well as sunblock and mosquito repellent.

April and May are cooler — think high 50s and low 60s Fahrenheit — but still pleasant, and autumn, which begins mid-September and lasts through November, is glorious, with crisp air and brilliantly colored foliage. Winters stretch from early December to March. During those months, temperatures below the 40s Fahrenheit are the norm, and the lakeshore effect brings freezing winds and snows.


Top things to do in South Haven

Saugatuck

Just 20 miles north of South Haven, Saugatuck has the air of a perennial resort. Its charming downtown is the culinary capital of the coast, and between meals you can stop in at craft breweries and art galleries. The city is also considered the Provincetown of the Midwest, with numerous LGBTQ-friendly campgrounds and gathering spaces.

Kal-Haven Trail

This flat, wooded trail extends 33 miles between South Haven and Kalamazoo, with bridges and towns along the way. A former railroad, its crushed-rock surface is free of steep inclines and easy for bikes and wheelchairs to navigate. In the winter, cross-country skiers leave their stripes in the snow, and some snowmobiles travel as far along the route as they can go.

Fruit picking

Southern and western Michigan is the Midwest’s fruit bowl, providing three seasons’ worth of berries, stone fruit, and apples. U-Pick farms are scattered around South Haven, and the city hosts an annual blueberry festival. Even if you can’t fill your suitcase with fresh cherries, you can pick up pastries and jams for the journey home.

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