In South Haven's heart, just a stroll from North Beach's white-powder sand, Poplars Cottage offers an inviting retreat. With four bedrooms and two full bathrooms – including a spa bathroom with heated floor and customizable color backlighting - this haven sleeps up to eight people in comfort. Enjoy central air-conditioning, premium bedding, high-speed WiFi, TV’s in each bedroom and living room.
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m
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The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand!
4 Bedrooms, Spectacular Spa Bathroom Just a 15 second stroll to South Haven's famous, white-powder sand North Beach! Outstanding location with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable, relaxing, and special - Central Air-Conditioning, Premium Bedding, High Speed Wifi, TV's in each bedroom and Living Room(five screens), Surround Sound System, Fridge with Ice-maker, Dishwasher and more.
South Haven has always been a magical place to our family - somewhere that we gather to make memories and let the world drift by for a bit. We want our guests to love it every bit as much as we do.
Our cottage-home sleeps up to Eight (8) people in Four (4) bedrooms. All of our mattresses were custom-made by King Koil, integrating a cooling gel layer over several comfort layers and one of their finest innerspring systems. We provide bed linens, bath towels, and beach towels, all of which we regularly replace. You'll also find some cookies, hot cocoa and tea for your enjoyment.
We recently made many updates to make your stay more pleasant, including: • New 70" 4K TV in the Great Room with a Dolby Atmos 5.2.1 Surround Sound System • 32" TV in Kids Room for Video Gaming with FireTV • TV's in the other three Bedrooms with FireTV • Granite countertops in the kitchen • Porcelain Tile Kitchen Flooring • Water Softener • New Bathroom with Bathtub
Explore the many reasons to stay at our beautiful cottage in South Haven, Michigan. It's more than the Blueberry Festival or picture-perfect sunsets, more than the best ice cream or the art shows — it's a safe-haven from the rest of the world where time slows down as boats glide past on the Black River, a place where good friends meet for wine tasting and to talk late into the night. It's a place to relax, recharge, and enjoy living for a while! Welcome.
Poplars Cottage is ideally located just off the main beach road, Lake Shore Drive, literally seconds from one of the finest white-powder sand beaches in the U.S. Throughout the summer, the City of South Haven combs the beach of debris to keep it looking pristine. The sun, setting as it does over the lake, often brings a spectacular color palette that truly must be seen to be believed.
Set amidst this idyllic locale, Poplars Cottage features: A Great Room - A comfortable sectional makes for ideal lounging conditions to read a book, chat with family and friends, or watch some serious television on the 4K LCD with full Dolby Atmos Surround Sound. Use of our Netflix subscription is complimentary, along with Disney and Prime.
Four Bedrooms • Three bedrooms have Queen Beds • One bedroom has a Bunk Bed with a Full and a Twin mattress All the beds were replaced recently with custom King Koil™ luxury mattresses.
2 Full Bathrooms: 1. Totally Renovated Bathroom, featuring Spa-Style Shower (wall/hand-held, rain can, and body spray) and a heated floor. The six-function spa shower has (a) multi-setting wall / hand-held shower combo; (b) overhead rain-can shower; and, (c) four body sprays; plus combinations of any two. A sheet of natural onyx is inset within the shower wall, behind shelves for shampoo and soap. Besides having tremendous natural beauty, Onyx is remarkably translucent. We've added a customizable color backlight behind the onyx and a wall-mounted control panel over the sink. To add to your shower experience, turn on the onyx backlighting and watch as it continually changes colors and hues. Of course, no shower would be relaxing if you were to run out of hot water, so we've installed a high-capacity, industrial-grade tankless hot water heater for unlimited hot water. The newly installed 2nd bathroom is ensuite, with a tub/shower combination. This thoughtfully designed bathroom creates an oasis for convenience and privacy.
Other Features: • Full kitchen with dishwasher, fridge with ice maker, waffle maker, blender, and coffee maker. • Central A/C and Heat. • Full Washer & Dryer • High-speed Internet via Wifi
Outdoor shower with hot/cold water for rinsing sand off from the beach.
Built sometime around 1920, the Poplars Cottage has been in our family for four generations.
For over 100 years visitors have been vacationing in the beach cottages of South Haven. The Poplars Cottage continues this great tradition by providing an exciting beach house experience for our guests.
Come, sample the essence of South Haven: it’s History, Flavor, Watercolor Sunsets and So Much More!
Covid-19: All common surfaces in our cottage are being wiped down between stays with anti-viral / germicidal products. Guests are asked to inform us if any exhibit any symptoms of illness during or proximate to the time of their stay. Your safety, as our guests, is of the utmost importance.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Waffle maker
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Netflix
Smart speaker
Stereo
Streaming services
TV with cable channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
We provide 1 beach parking pass for your stay. The pass allows parking on the residential lot and streets on North Beach.
No pets! A note for those with allergies to dogs. The owner's dog spends time in the cottage. It is thoroughly cleaned after his departure.
Maximum Occupancy Rate is established by City of South Haven. Additional people over 8 total are not allowed on property.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! located?
Located in North Side, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Stanley Johnson Park and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within 15 minutes.
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Our family enjoyed our stay at the Poplars - it was clean, beds were super comfy, and it had everything we needed. Hoping to stay again next year (if available!)
We loved our time at this property. The house is small but it's all about the location. The bathrooms are updated and clean. The kitchen was tight but the outdoor space more than compensates.
We loved this property - it is exactly as advertised. Full kitchen, which is nice, and plenty of beach towels. The bedding was nice, we all slept well. My son wanted to take the shower home. It is just a little tricky to find - be sure to follow the directions carefully and go all the way around the hairpin turn. We would stay again - great access to beach.
A few suggestions: handrails are needed in the showers, & the back storm door closes too hard often trapping body parts ( we have bruises to prove it). TV usage was quite challenging. If your neighbors in back would trim the bush at the corner down to fence level, you would have a fantastic view of the lake.
This was a girl's trip to celebrate my birthday with friends. The house was cozy and just as it appeared online. My friends all commented on what a great place. Being there in November was off-season to enjoy the very few steps to the beach (would be great in season) but we enjoyed a beautiful sunset over the lake. The home was clean and had everything we needed and expected. The one downer was that the thermostat alarm went off at 7 AM on Sunday for a rude awakening. After pressing every button I was able to stop the noise and let them know about it. So we just got up and left earlier than planned since there was no rest after that! There's nothing they could have done to predict that - but overall, it was a wonderful trip and we all had a great time in this sweet cottage.
We had a wonderful family Thanksgiving at the lake! It snowed and was a perfect winter setting for our family of five to be together for the holiday. Plenty of space to relax, play games, complete puzzles, cook, and most of all, be together!
Owner had excellent communication. House was as advertised and was clean. Beach towels provided which was great and outdoor shower was super helpful. Loved the proximity to the beach!
Great location with a house the feels like home. Minutes to beach, leisurely stroll to town.
Great directions regarding parking etc. description was 100% accurate, House has everything you need (including beach towels and umbrella) for an easy relaxing stay.
Check in good, kitchen good, WiFi sporadic, parking permit access a bit confusing.My family enjoyed the location to the beach, the cottage had everything we needed. Questions were answered quickly. We enjoyed walking and dining at Captain Lou's.
Great location, steps to the beach and easy access to shops and downtown. Very family friendly, house was clean, cozy and offered everything we could’ve needed during our stay!! We will be coming back!
The Poplars was perfect for our family.
Cozy and quaint and checks all the boxes on the amenities you really need . You can’t beat the location. We will be back!
Liz P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marlene B.
18 Sept 2017
Beautiful place to stay and perfect location!
Debbie was awesome with any questions or assistance we needed. The house is perfect for families and has the BEST shower! Literally steps away from beach and nice back patio. Beds were all comfortable! Will definitely stay here again!
Had a great time at this comfortable and clean cottage. The beach was huge with soft white sand. Parking was close and easy. Set in a beautiful, quite community. The sunsets are gorgeous!
It was our 1st visit to South Haven. We loved it! Cottage was perfect with the best location. Beach, shopping, biking chartered fishing. Exceeded our expections!!!We hope to visit again👍
Jennifer G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
peter d.
11 Sept 2017
Great location. Great beach. Cozy home.
Great experience being steps from the beach. Nice amenities in the house. Debbie is a pleasure to work with.
We have been going to South Haven for years and this is our favorite rental. The location is just perfect - we love being so close to the beach. The house has always been clean and has everything we need for a getaway. The hosts are great - responsive, friendly and flexible. A four bedroom house so close to the beach just can't be beat! I highly recommend this rental!