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Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and jetted bath

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Escape to South Haven's beautiful Firefly Cottage, where a unique backyard experience awaits with perennial gardens and a cozy covered porch. Unwind in the comfortable living area with wifi, Roku TV, or enjoy outdoor dining on the paver patio alongside a gas BBQ.

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 892 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!

Firefly Cottage (formerly known as Castle Made of Sand)

Get a needed break this season at this beautiful, ideally located vacation rental just a short walk from South Beach and downtown restaurants and shops. A truly unique backyard experience awaits with perennial gardens, a covered porch, and a firepit to enjoy...

INSIDE THE VACATION RENTAL

The main floor of this charming two-story home offers a fully equipped and updated kitchen, dining room with a large dining table, and a cozy living area with wifi, Roku TV and Blu-ray player as well a selection of books, games, DVDs and puzzles for your family's entertainment. Kitchen amenities include a Bosch dishwasher, ample supplies & accessories, and a new gas range. The main floor also features a bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom with a jetted tub, and full laundry. Upstairs you'll find two well-sized bedrooms and a bright and cheery second full bathroom. The comfortable queen bedroom boasts a new memory foam mattress while the room next door features two full beds and a play nook.

SLEEPING

Bedroom 1: Main level queen
Bedroom 2: Upper level queen
Bedroom 3: Upper level queen and a full

OUTDOOR SPACE
Enjoy a cup of coffee or one of your favorite drinks on the Adirondack chairs on the front porch. The back yard is a private oasis offering outdoor dining with a gas BBQ on a paver patio alongside a comfortable hammock and covered porch which provide a relaxing destination after a day at the beach. Finish the day with s'mores and campfire stories in front of the firepit. All of this is surrounded by lush perennial gardens making this set truly one of a kind.

LOCATION This vacation rental is a short walk to South Beach, Kid's Corner, and downtown. You can't beat the ability to stroll to eateries and watering holes after a fun and relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy the shops and fun of downtown along with the beautiful marina and maritime history that only South Haven offers.

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Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Games
TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Porch/lanai

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near a hospital
On a lake

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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 987 square feet

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Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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.

Property is also known as

Prime Location To Michigan

Prime Location to Downtown Lake Michigan!

Prime location to downtown and Lake Michigan! South Haven

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About the area

South Haven, MI

What's nearby

South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Warner Vineyards - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

Bangor Station - 18 min drive
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
‪Cafe Julia - ‬10 min walk
‪Clementine's - ‬10 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

As of 8 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! on 3 Jan 2026 start from €464.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! located?

Located in South Side, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. Warner Vineyards and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.