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Cottage 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, and TV with DVD player 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. Located just three blocks from all the shops, restaurants, and galleries of downtown Saugatuck, and just 5 minutes to any area beach. Walk to town or take a ride on the two bikes available below the unit. By renting this cottage you are agreeing to the following rules: 1.) All of our rentals are non-smoking. 2.) You and your guests are using our home at your own risk. We nor the owner of the property will be held responsible for any injuries that occur at the vacation rental or for any lost or stolen items. 3.) No boats or trailers are to be parked at our rental properties. Tents of any kind are not allowed. Arrangements for trailers need to be made. There is a parking lot for the cottage. 4.) Do not move the furniture. 5.) Each cottage has a maximum number of guests that is listed on this contract you must verify that it is correct. That number is not to be exceeded - this includes children and adults. For fire safety, we are required to limit the number in each home. If additional people are found to be staying at the cottage the entire group will be asked to vacate with no refund. Inflatable mattresses or alternative sleeping other than pack n plays or cribs are not allowed. Tents are also not allowed on the property. 6.) Pets are not permitted. If a pet is on the property then there will be a $150 fee and it will be required that the owner board the pet immediately. 7.) Damages are to be reported during your stay. If we find damage after you vacate, you authorize the charge to your credit card for replacement or repair or provide another credit card number, pay by cash or check. Damages reported upon arrival will not be guests' responsibility. 8.) Cleaners will come to the cottage after you have departed - they will not visit to clean, change linens, or replace towels during your stay. Please contact the office should you need assistance during your stay regarding any cleaning items. 9.) Grills are to be cleaned after each use. 10.) Quiet time is after 11pm nightly. We do not tolerate loud groups and college like parties anytime of the day or night. 11.) You are at least 25 years old and will be able to verify with valid identification during your stay if needed. 12.) Weddings and formal events are NOT permitted on our properties, if there is found to be a formal event on the property the entire group will be asked to vacate the property with a no refund. It is acceptable to have a visitors during the day hours but that number can not be more than double the maximum occupancy of the cottage. 13.) No more than 2 people in the hot tub at a time. Please rinse of all oils and lotions before entering the hot tub as the filter will not be able to keep up. KIDS CAN NOT BE IN THE HOT TUB WITOUT AN ADULT! 13.) Hot tub towels are provided. Please do not use bath towels for hot tub. Size: 27 m2. Amenities: Iron Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Bed Linen Towels, 2 x Cable TV, TV, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, Free Wireless Internet, Hot Tub, Towels, BBQ grill, blender, Queen size bed, Bed Linen, Smoke Detectors, Refrigerator; Bathroom, Kitchen
$219 per night
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Rental unit 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.).
$119 per night
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Townhouse in South Haven
Beach Loft 306
Loft 306 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath unit featuring gorgeous granite counter-tops, LG stainless appliances, original hardwood floors, and the character of exposed brick walls and duct work. Newly renovated w/ Chip & JoAnna Gaines furniture from Magnolia Store. Amenities include indoor pool, fitness & weight room, patios with grills, fire pit, and 2 theaters! Enjoy a short walk to all of South Haven's treasures. Located downtown near the Entertainment District & beaches.
$279 per night
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Stay near South Haven's top sights

Photo of South Beach
South Beach46 locals recommend
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Clementines72 locals recommend
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Meijer40 locals recommend
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Walmart Supercenter17 locals recommend
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Captain Lou's44 locals recommend
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Kids' Corner37 locals recommend

South Haven house rentals

Home in South Haven
3 minutes to the Beach & Downtown SoHa!
$249 per night
Home in South Haven
Bench bike, hot tub, fire pit, kids/dogs, 3 blks t
$600 per night
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Home in South Haven
Driftwood Shores-Aug. 30 & 31, Last Days of Summer
$355 per night
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Home in Saugatuck
Carriage house. Downtown . Hot tub!
$214 per night
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Home in South Haven
Mystic Cottage: a 1940s South Haven Beach Bungalow
$240 per night
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Home in South Haven
Walk to Beach! Hot Tub! 3 BR w/ Fire Pit, Game Roo
$448 per night
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Home in South Haven
The Midtown Retreat
$420 per night
Home in South Haven
Harbortown Three - Vacation Condo
$107 per night
Home in South Haven
Hot tub • Walk/bike to SoHa & Lake MI
$434 per night
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Home in South Haven
Private Lake MI Beach, Hot Tub, Privacy and Woods
$375 per night
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Home in Saugatuck
The Nook on the Hill. Deep April/ May discounts.
$212 per night
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Home in South Haven
Cozy Pl -Walk 2 Beach, Park, Riverfront & Downtown
$298 per night
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South Haven condo rentals

Condo in South Haven
Modern Beach Town Retreat @ SoHa No. 7
$280 per night
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Condo in South Haven
North Shore Hideaway w/Heated Pool
$120 per night
Condo in South Haven
SunKissed Sanctuary + Pool + Hot Tub +CentralLofts
$407 per night
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Condo in South Haven
Six On The Beach
$214 per night
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Condo in South Haven
Convenient Condo on South Haven Black River
$214 per night
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Condo in South Haven
'Phoenix Nest' South Haven Condo: River View!
$159 per night
Condo in South Haven
Beach Glass North Shore Condo Bottom Unit
$281 per night
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Condo in South Haven
Eagle's loft - downtown 2 bedroom condo
$251 per night
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Condo in South Haven
Lake Michigan private beachfront
$182 per night
Condo in South Haven
Blue Haven Harborside
$270 per night
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Condo in South Haven
Upscale 2br w/ private beach and pool on Lake MI.
$419 per night
Condo in South Haven
Rustic Glamhouse
$185 per night
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South Haven cottage rentals

Cottage in South Haven
The Brockway on North Shore
$314 per night
Cottage in Saugatuck
Pure Michigan Green Cottage Retreat LGBTQ Friendly
$256 per night
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Cottage in South Haven
Blue View Too-Beach, Lake Views, River, Downtown
$264 per night
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Cottage in South Haven
🌟New🌟Charming cottage walk to downtown fenced yard
$279 per night
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Cottage in Saugatuck
Saugatuck Hideaway - Indian Pointe
$204 per night
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Cottage in South Haven
Beach cottage: 1 block to lake
$349 per night
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Cottage in Bangor
Van Auken Lake cottage rental
$125 per night
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Cottage in Saugatuck
Mid Century Meets Rustic Charm
$364 per night
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Cottage in South Haven
SEAGLaSS BEaCH COTTaGE - LaKE & DOWNToWN & SUNSeTS
$300 per night
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Cottage in Coloma
Relaxed 1 BR Near Lake with Fast WiFi, Fire Pit +
$101 per night
Cottage in Coloma
Sand Castles Cottages #7 Tiny House 1 Mile Lake MI
$96 per night
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Cottage in Douglas
Captains Quarters Cottage-Cozy, Downtown Douglas
$202 per night
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Your guide to South Haven

Introduction

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.


When is 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.


What are the 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, vacation rentals, 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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