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Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill

Lakefront guesthouse with water park, steps from Lake Michigan

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At Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill, you can look forward to a water park, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in South Haven, this guesthouse is in the city centre and on a river. Stanley Johnson Park and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area. Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our South Haven travel guide
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Sunset on Lake Michigan in South Haven on the North Pier.
    North Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kal Haven Trail
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Warner Vineyards
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Beach Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Cafe Julia
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    5 min drive
  • Biggby Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Clementine's
    3 min drive

About this property

Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill

Guest house near Lake Michigan
You can look forward to a water park, a playground and laundry facilities at Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Golf privileges (optional), smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Books
Room features
All guest rooms at Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake

More

  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at/in our home, no exceptions.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

As part of booking a Shores property, you will be required to fill out a separate Guest Rental Agreement governing your stay at our lovely home!

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are not allowed at this home.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Families with kids are welcome at all our homes!

Events

No events allowed
No events. Violations may lead to eviction/fees.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at/in our home, no exceptions.

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
Note from host: No events. Violations may lead to eviction/fees.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

93936

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill located?

Located in the heart of South Haven, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and Stanley Johnson Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Carriage House | Intimate Retreat with Private Lake Access | Outdoor Grill Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend away and loved it! Can’t beat the beach access and a few minute drive from town. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Our Purpose

Just what we needed. Great location with a beautiful beach access just steps, 38 of them, from your door. Well maintained with plenty of privacy. Beach and deck on the lakeside of the property was perfect for morning walks and evening sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, AMAZING beach access. If you want peace and quiet, this is the place to be!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples trip

Had a great trip spending a week at the beach. Downtown was close. The beach was great. We visited some other little towns in the area and everything was really nice. The property was very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you need a smaller place that happens to have its own private beach, this is your place. One can still walk to the downtown area, but it is on the water. Someone in another review said to get up early to see deer come to the lake to get a drink, the first night we saw 3 deer walking through the area right below the steps to the sand. It was perfect.
Sunset
Deer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

P M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great location with a quiet beach. Great parking. Clean. Convenient. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend away

It was such an amazing little place to stay. Just the perfect size and I cannot say enough about the view and beach!! Just perfect. And the owner is the most lovely and kind woman. 10 out of 10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Apartment setting above garage. Perfect location, just minutes from shops and lake activities. Private beach access was wonderful. There is a bit of a sandy hill at the bottom of the 38 stairs which was hard on our knees and ankles, but the kids had no issues! There is NO laundry facilities at the location. Wi-Fi was weak but made for a nice break. Cell service was minimal as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplugged, peaceful and relaxing!

Wonderful property! Easy access to the beach down the stairs. The beach was not crowded due to this area being private house and not large complexes. Plenty of things to do in South Haven if you like! Fully stock kitchen and great grill just outside the door. Love the sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location!

While you can't see the lake well from the unit, the grounds were absolutely wonderful. A short walk around the main house and down a wood stairway, and there are you on the beach. There is a small but totally beautiful deck from which to view the sunset every night. The beach is lovely -- the sand perfect and the walk along the beach beautiful. A warning -- don't rent this unit if you are unsteady on your feet or require assistance walking. There were stairs up to the unit and many wooden stairs down to the beach which could be a touch slippery in the morning dew. But the reward! (Also if you are a foodie, bring your own knife.) Best vacation ever on Lake Michigan beaches for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022