Close to South Beach and Kid's Corner - Huge Yard

Great location and huge backyard with land and fire pit. Back deck with table was nice. Overall, house was clean but is in desperate need of repairs and an overall paint job. Furniture is dated and needs cleaned. Exterior landscaping on the south side of the property needs attention. Communication with owner was quick and professional.

Great location. Upon checkin we had only 1-1/2 rolls of toilet paper for 6 people staying 4 days. This forced us to go shopping almost immediately, which took up time better used enjoying family. The chairs by the fire pit were dirty and moldy making them unusable. The microfiber towels have an unpleasant feel. Overall the cottage seemed run down and in need of maintenance.

We really enjoyed our time at the house and in South Haven. We especially liked the fire pit, proximity to beach and how tidy the cottage was. The garden bed out front and area beneath the deck is pretty overgrown. Loved coffee and drinks on the deck though!

We were very disappointed in our cottage… The outside was atrocious. There were weeds everywhere. Everything was grown up against the outside of the cottage. The inside all of the furniture was either broken down or dirty. We felt that we were misguided from the pictures we saw of the cottage on the inside and the out side… We will not be staying there again.

My friends and I had a wonderful time in South Haven. Scott’s place was the perfect spot! Great, comfy beds, a well-stocked kitchen, and a beautiful backyard helped us feel comfortable while in town. We would love to stay there again!!

Me and some of my girl friends stayed here for a bachelorette weekend!! It was the perfect location for us to earlier drive to the shops and the beach. The house definitely was older and has some miner fixes but nothing crazy! We enjoyed it a lot!!

Everything was great, with the exception of the broken dishwasher. We made the owners aware and I would guess they had it repaired immediately.

Good property and location. Could use a few more rolls of T.P.

The property was great. It had everything we needed. We had no issues during our stay and enjoyed the short walk to the beach. Nothing too fancy but clean and quiet.

Overall our stay was good. Great yard, however it wasn’t mowed. That didn’t stop us from enjoying the yard though. We enjoyed the toys available outside on the property for the kids. It Had nearly everything we needed and was as described. We really appreciated that there was plates and cups for the kids. If we could change some things it would be to have more attention to details/cleanliness (cob webs in corners, basement was creepy- that’s where laundry was, doors were sticky opening and closing, front door key pad has seen better days- faded numbers, a bit loose), house was warm at night, even with A/C and fans. Location was great as well.

Great location and huge backyard with land and fire pit. Back deck with table was nice. Overall, house was clean but is in desperate need of repairs and an overall paint job. Furniture is dated and needs cleaned. Exterior landscaping on the south side of the property needs attention. Communication with owner was quick and professional.

We only stayed one night but were supposed to stay four. My children and I were very disappointed in this property. We were unable to sleep because of how terrible the beds ALL were. My son and daughter were up coughing through the night from what I'm guessing was due to the cobwebs and unsanitary conditions. The toilet was disgusting and my kids had tp have their vacation cut short.

This property was a great stay. It is a short distance from downtown, good walkable neighborhood, and friendly neighbors. It house was clean. The owner was very attentive and the check in and check out was easy and convenient.

The house was very clean,nice neighborhood. Will stay here again.

Clean, comfortable, located perfectly for beach, downtown and sunsets. We loved it.

We booked another home for the week of the 4th, but that owner cancelled and we thought we got lucky finding this place at the rate it was (still expensive, but nothing like other properties). However, I wouldn't stay here again and I wouldn't recommend it to friends. The pros: It was a bit further from everything than we realized, but we are from Chicago so the walking didn't bother us, and majority of the walk is scenic anyway. The backyard is huge and great for exploring with kids (although be mindful of the poison ivy). Deck is nice to sit on. The cons: The house sits on a busier road so no front porch/yard hanging out is possible. The home smelled like cigarettes (maybe from prior renters), and in general felt unclean, because it looked unclean. Furniture is old, stained, and uncomfortable to the point of it hurting our backs to sit on. Window units for AC are only in front and back room so the bedrooms got HOT. My kids were up each night drenched in sweat. Luckily, we brought a fan. Our biggest issue was the bugs. It was unreal. Spiders, fruit flies, roaches in the kitchen, and wasps (yes, wasps). All the windows and doors are in dire need of resealing. We did our best to block the gaps and cracks between the frames and doors/windows with pillows but it was an ongoing battle - to the point of my kids (2 and 5) getting upset. We came very close to leaving early because of the bugs but decided to push through. Doors only have door handle locks - they need deadbolts.

We were very disappointed in our cottage… The outside was atrocious. There were weeds everywhere. Everything was grown up against the outside of the cottage. The inside all of the furniture was either broken down or dirty. We felt that we were misguided from the pictures we saw of the cottage on the inside and the out side… We will not be staying there again.

Lovely place! Really well located, clean, well stocked, beautiful grounds. Highly recommended! Thank you Scott!

Very enjoyable stay. Clean and would stay here again!

Overall our stay was good. Great yard, however it wasn’t mowed. That didn’t stop us from enjoying the yard though. We enjoyed the toys available outside on the property for the kids. It Had nearly everything we needed and was as described. We really appreciated that there was plates and cups for the kids. If we could change some things it would be to have more attention to details/cleanliness (cob webs in corners, basement was creepy- that’s where laundry was, doors were sticky opening and closing, front door key pad has seen better days- faded numbers, a bit loose), house was warm at night, even with A/C and fans. Location was great as well.

Great location and huge backyard with land and fire pit. Back deck with table was nice. Overall, house was clean but is in desperate need of repairs and an overall paint job. Furniture is dated and needs cleaned. Exterior landscaping on the south side of the property needs attention. Communication with owner was quick and professional.

We only stayed one night but were supposed to stay four. My children and I were very disappointed in this property. We were unable to sleep because of how terrible the beds ALL were. My son and daughter were up coughing through the night from what I'm guessing was due to the cobwebs and unsanitary conditions. The toilet was disgusting and my kids had tp have their vacation cut short.

The good: You can hear the lake from the property. The backyard is very pretty. The house was quite clean. The beds were comfortable. The back room and deck were quite lovely. Scott was responsive. The not so good: It's a solid 30-minute walk at a brisk pace to downtown. Quite a bit farther down Monroe Blvd than we realized when booking. It was a bit light on the little things, like there wasn't a hair dryer. The towels and washcloths were synthetic fiber, maybe microfiber? They don't move easily across wet skin. And we had a bat in the house at 2 a.m. Not just a little fruit bat, either. A big brown bat with a wingspan of about a foot that was very freaked out and flying everywhere, high, low, at your head.... We managed to shoo it outside and I let Scott know. He said he will be looking into it. I suspect it came from the basement, as the house is pretty solid, but the basement has lots of spots bats might like, and there's a large gap in the door to the basement. We stuffed a towel in the gap after the bat incident just in case he had friends living down there. Also, WiFi can be dodgy, especially if there's a sudden crush of visitors in town, which there was. Scott was nice and there are good things about the house, but overall this property just wasn't for us.

It was a great place for a weekend getaway!

We booked another home for the week of the 4th, but that owner cancelled and we thought we got lucky finding this place at the rate it was (still expensive, but nothing like other properties). However, I wouldn't stay here again and I wouldn't recommend it to friends. The pros: It was a bit further from everything than we realized, but we are from Chicago so the walking didn't bother us, and majority of the walk is scenic anyway. The backyard is huge and great for exploring with kids (although be mindful of the poison ivy). Deck is nice to sit on. The cons: The house sits on a busier road so no front porch/yard hanging out is possible. The home smelled like cigarettes (maybe from prior renters), and in general felt unclean, because it looked unclean. Furniture is old, stained, and uncomfortable to the point of it hurting our backs to sit on. Window units for AC are only in front and back room so the bedrooms got HOT. My kids were up each night drenched in sweat. Luckily, we brought a fan. Our biggest issue was the bugs. It was unreal. Spiders, fruit flies, roaches in the kitchen, and wasps (yes, wasps). All the windows and doors are in dire need of resealing. We did our best to block the gaps and cracks between the frames and doors/windows with pillows but it was an ongoing battle - to the point of my kids (2 and 5) getting upset. We came very close to leaving early because of the bugs but decided to push through. Doors only have door handle locks - they need deadbolts.

My friends and I had a wonderful time in South Haven. Scott’s place was the perfect spot! Great, comfy beds, a well-stocked kitchen, and a beautiful backyard helped us feel comfortable while in town. We would love to stay there again!!

Great cozy cottage for a weekend getaway for. Family of 4! Great location, great price and overall great experience.

Had a very nice stay here. The beds were soooo comfortable. the towels were the best. Not a fan of microfiber but these were great. Not too far from the beach and pier. Quiet area. Scott was always available for questions and responded right away. Would stay here again. Valeri

Overall our stay was good. Great yard, however it wasn’t mowed. That didn’t stop us from enjoying the yard though. We enjoyed the toys available outside on the property for the kids. It Had nearly everything we needed and was as described. We really appreciated that there was plates and cups for the kids. If we could change some things it would be to have more attention to details/cleanliness (cob webs in corners, basement was creepy- that’s where laundry was, doors were sticky opening and closing, front door key pad has seen better days- faded numbers, a bit loose), house was warm at night, even with A/C and fans. Location was great as well.

Great location to town and excellent communication with homeowner. Inside of house has some nice updates and cute beach decorations.

Great location and huge backyard with land and fire pit. Back deck with table was nice. Overall, house was clean but is in desperate need of repairs and an overall paint job. Furniture is dated and needs cleaned. Exterior landscaping on the south side of the property needs attention. Communication with owner was quick and professional.

Unfortunately, our reservation through Vrbo was double-booked, and despite multiple calls and emails, we couldn’t get a response from Vrbo’s customer service. The only ones who stepped up to help were the amazing host family. Scott and Stacy were incredibly kind, responsive, and went above and beyond to assist with our refund. While we didn’t get the chance to stay, the property looks absolutely beautiful, and based on our experience with the hosts, I would highly recommend booking directly with them for any future vacation plans.

This property was a great stay. It is a short distance from downtown, good walkable neighborhood, and friendly neighbors. It house was clean. The owner was very attentive and the check in and check out was easy and convenient.

Lovely place! Really well located, clean, well stocked, beautiful grounds. Highly recommended! Thank you Scott!

We really enjoyed the beach vibe and spaciousness of the rental. The owners are very communicative and helpful. Would highly recommend and book again.

Everything was great, with the exception of the broken dishwasher. We made the owners aware and I would guess they had it repaired immediately.

Thank you for a great stay and amazing communication!

Had a very nice stay here. The beds were soooo comfortable. the towels were the best. Not a fan of microfiber but these were great. Not too far from the beach and pier. Quiet area. Scott was always available for questions and responded right away. Would stay here again. Valeri

This was a great house and a beautiful location. The hosts were very helpful.

Great location to town and excellent communication with homeowner. Inside of house has some nice updates and cute beach decorations.

Great location and huge backyard with land and fire pit. Back deck with table was nice. Overall, house was clean but is in desperate need of repairs and an overall paint job. Furniture is dated and needs cleaned. Exterior landscaping on the south side of the property needs attention. Communication with owner was quick and professional.

Very cute little house, close to the beach and downtown area.

The good: You can hear the lake from the property. The backyard is very pretty. The house was quite clean. The beds were comfortable. The back room and deck were quite lovely. Scott was responsive. The not so good: It's a solid 30-minute walk at a brisk pace to downtown. Quite a bit farther down Monroe Blvd than we realized when booking. It was a bit light on the little things, like there wasn't a hair dryer. The towels and washcloths were synthetic fiber, maybe microfiber? They don't move easily across wet skin. And we had a bat in the house at 2 a.m. Not just a little fruit bat, either. A big brown bat with a wingspan of about a foot that was very freaked out and flying everywhere, high, low, at your head.... We managed to shoo it outside and I let Scott know. He said he will be looking into it. I suspect it came from the basement, as the house is pretty solid, but the basement has lots of spots bats might like, and there's a large gap in the door to the basement. We stuffed a towel in the gap after the bat incident just in case he had friends living down there. Also, WiFi can be dodgy, especially if there's a sudden crush of visitors in town, which there was. Scott was nice and there are good things about the house, but overall this property just wasn't for us.

The house was perfect for our little retreat. Easy walking distance to the beach.

Clean, comfortable, located perfectly for beach, downtown and sunsets. We loved it.

We really enjoyed our time at the house and in South Haven. We especially liked the fire pit, proximity to beach and how tidy the cottage was. The garden bed out front and area beneath the deck is pretty overgrown. Loved coffee and drinks on the deck though!

Great location to easily access downtown and south beach.

Lovely place! Really well located, clean, well stocked, beautiful grounds. Highly recommended! Thank you Scott!

Me and some of my girl friends stayed here for a bachelorette weekend!! It was the perfect location for us to earlier drive to the shops and the beach. The house definitely was older and has some miner fixes but nothing crazy! We enjoyed it a lot!!

Great location to town and excellent communication with homeowner. Inside of house has some nice updates and cute beach decorations.