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Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy

Lakefront holiday home with indoor pool and Hot tub

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Escape to North Haven Family Retreat, the perfect haven for family getaways. Relax in the large open rooms, unwind by the heated indoor pool with bright skylights and airy space or take a short drive to nearby Lake Michigan beaches and waterfront parks.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 26567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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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.

Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy

The perfect place for family getaways – plenty of space for the privacy and comfort of adults plus lots of indoor and outdoor space for kids to enjoy. Great WiFi for remote workers/students.

VIRUS CONCERNS: We recognize that all parents and grandparents are concerned about doing everything they can to protect the health of their families. We feel the same way and do everything we can to give you confidence that your family’s health is protected at North Haven Family Retreat. Here are the details. First, the house is thoroughly cleaned by our housekeeping staff. Then, upon your arrival, you will find that we have provided commercially laundered bed linens for your family, including freshly laundered sheets, mattress covers, blankets and two freshly laundered cases for each bed pillow. And we provide a large supply of wipes for you in the case that you chose to do additional sanitizing.

At your option, the house offers optional Orkin VitalClean third party professional sanitation service prior to check-in. Orkin's trained technicians wipe down all high-touch surfaces followed by a misting application using specialized equipment and its EPA "List N" disinfectant which is both effective against viruses including COVID-19 and also carries the EPA's lowest toxicity rating (Category IV), defined as “practically non-toxic and not an irritant.” Let us know what else we can do to make you confident that your family gathering will be safe and relaxing. Vital Clean not available for Sunday check ins. https://www.orkin.com/commercial/services/orkin-vitalclean

VIDEO & VIRTUAL TOURS: Please click the tour button on the third picture in my gallery to see the virtual tour or click the red YouTube play button to see a video of the property.

With large open rooms and acres of lawn the whole family can relax, dine and play together in the house, around the pool and outdoors. All the luxury of a bed & breakfast experience exclusively for your family. We'll even provide fresh coffee and treats in the pool house for you to wake up to.


HEATED INDOOR POOL: The heated indoor pool is attached to the house and insures great family fun rain or shine. Large windows and six skylights make the pool and surrounding recreation room a bright and airy space. There is plenty of poolside dining and comfortable seating for watching the large screen TV.

LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES & WATERFRONT PARKS: Lake Michigan beaches and waterfront parks are abundant and very close by. The house is located just a mile from the Casco Beach and Preserve. A ten minute drive to the South takes you to the famous South Beach and South Haven Lighthouse. Ten minutes to the North takes you to Oval Beach Saugatuck, ranked nationally among the top 10 US beaches. And the 400 acre VanBuren State park is just 12 miles away and features beautiful waterfront sand dunes.

MAIN HOUSE & GUEST WING: With a combined 6100 square feet, The Haven offers families a variety of spaces for relaxing, eating and comfortable sleeping. The original Main House features four bedrooms on the second floor and two full bathrooms. It’s large kitchen offers two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two ovens and two microwaves. The kitchen island provides plenty of additional kitchen prep space and seating for 8. The adjacent dining area seats 20 and when combined with the kitchen island provides seating for 28 people in the same room. The living room includes a fireplace and comfortable seating for reading and conversation.

The Guest Wing offers another five bedrooms, three more bathrooms, an efficiency kitchen/coffee bar, den and tables for games and refreshments. A washer and dryer are also available for guest use. The Main House and Guest Wing are connected by the Pool and its large Recreation Room. The Rec Room has a bar with stools, a seating area for TV watching and a poolside dining space that seats eight.

PRIVATE OUTDOOR COMPOUND - A tree lined driveway leads you in to this very private and fenced 5 acre parcel – you won’t even see another house from the massive grounds. A large patio with stone fire pit is located directly off the pool providing a perfect place for grilling, outdoor dining and fireside gatherings.

Our innkeeper stays on property in adjacent accommodations so she is available on short notice for anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable or fun.

HISTORIC HIDEOUT: Local lore has it that Chicago gangster Bugsy Moran's mistress lived in this house, formerly known as the Hideout. During the years that he worked with the mob Bugsy used the out buildings to store prohibition era liquor. We’ve looked. Bugsy didn’t leave behind any bathtub gin !

CANCELLATION & TRAVEL PROTECTION POLICIES: We do not offer refunds for cancelled reservations. Our cancellation policy needs to be this strict because most families book their gatherings 5 to 7 months in advance. As such even 60 days notice often does not allow for a comparable rebooking. Therefore we strongly recommend that you purchase VRBO's Travel Protection policy. We will even reimburse you for half the cost of that policy if unused at check out. In addition, if you do have to cancel for any reason, we will use our best effort to rebook your dates with another family to recover any uninsured loss of your investment.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 6,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

We strongly recommend purchasing HomeAway/VRBO Travel Protection for any unexpected need you might have to cancel.
This house is available for booking by family gatherings only. It is not available for adults-only groups or parties of any kind.
Please note pet restrictions. Pet fee of $75/day applies if included in reservation. $150/day/pet if not pre-reserved. No RV parking or camping

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: $85/night Never on beds/furniture caged when away

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

Property is also known as

Indoor Pool Large Family Gathering Dining Spaces South Haven
50 Off Late Summer Weeks Indoor Pool Large Family Space House
50 Off Late Summer Weeks Indoor Pool Large Family Space
Indoor Pool With Large Family Gathering Dining Spaces

About the area

Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 10 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 10 min drive - 14.7 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 10 min drive - 16.9 km
  • South Beach - 12 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Oval Beach - 17 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 21 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Creekside Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hawkshead Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Glenn Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moose Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cogdal Vineyards - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy located?

This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is located on a lake, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Michigan Maritime Museum and North Beach. Kal Haven Trail and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family memory

The house was beautiful ! The indoor pool was a big hit and so much room ! Everyone had plenty of sleeping space and large kitchen with table big enough for all of us . It couldn’t have been more perfect! It will be a wonderful family memory !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

40th bday

Big house that comfortably sleeps 20 plus guests. Nice area and pool is nice. Kitchen has two ovens microwaves coffee machines made it easy to enjoy meals. Great setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 21 people with an amazing amount of room and separated enough that there was quiet for sleeping. Of course, the kids loved the pool and the huge yard to play it. Parks and beaches are close by. The kitchen was fabulous and well equipped and we all ate together at the big table and island. Don't worry about the small showers and adjoining bedrooms. All part of the adventure.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Z.

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

Great house

The pool was a big hit with the kids, Kitchen/dinning area offered plenty of room for everybody to gather and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

50th anniversary family celebration

We had a great stay in this property. It was a well equipped property. We were missing one set of sheets. We didn’t realize it until midnight. Texted the management and it was brought over the first thing in the morning. The grandchildren loved the pool area and the playground. We renewed our vows in the yard. We had a celebration dinner all at the same table on the patio. There were 25 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed a wonderful old fashioned Christmas gathering with ages ranging from infant to senior, and everyone had a wonderful time. It's not easy to find a property that can comfortably accommodate a group this size, and this one allowed for both gathering in one area as well as breaking off to step away from the crowd. The pool was clean and warm - the toughest part was getting the kids out! 😁 Definitely recommend for a large family group!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was perfect for our large family…the pool became the common gathering area for the our family with different age range. The bunk beds were the least desired rooms however , given that our teens were too tall for them. The close proximity to Holland was a plus because it had great shopping and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie F., Louisville

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

Perfect getaway during COVID 19.

We needed to leave home and relax without worrying about becoming infected. This house is very large and spacious and clean and other than not being able to walk to the beach, it is perfect. The outdoor area is huge and private which is so nice. We would come back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gia C.

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

Annual vacation to Michigan

This was our second time staying at one of Michael’s properties! There is 23 of us, 10 adults and 13 children, the children swam all day and night. The pool was exceptionally nice to have indoors, this weekend especially because the weather was not as nice as we would have hoped! The large property was great for the kids to play volleyball, and badminton along with an outside movie theater. Michael was extremely attentive to our needs! Great home for making great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., NH

Fantastic

Stayed at the house for a family reunion. We had 18 people ranging in age from 9 months to 80 years old. The house worked well for all of us. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. One thing I really liked was the dining room table was big enough to seat us all. Also it was easy for multiple people to work in the kitchen. The pool was a hit with everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Plainfield, IL

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

Great Family Getaway!

The gem of this property is definitely the indoor pool and kitchen area! We absolutely loved the fact that the pool is attached to the main house right outside the kitchen area. This allowed us to have adults supervise the kids but also be able to peek in and out. The kitchen was beautiful with plenty of cooking space, prep space and a long seating area for the whole family to eat together at! The bar/island was also a huge hit for morning coffee. Also, communication with the property owner was above and beyond other renters! Michael was always quick to respond and help with everything we needed. When his maintenance guy was sent over for a small issue, he was very polite and helpful! Couldn't have been more pleased. Thanks so much for the great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER W.

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

Group Friend getaway

We had 4 families, total 17 people in our group. Lots of space in this house. Kitchen, outdoor area, pool is great. In the addition the walk through or outdoors to get to bathrooms is awkward. We had one kid get sick in the middle of the night and woke half the wing getting to a bathroom. 3 good size refrigerators were packed with 17 people as we prepared most meals at the house. Loved the charm of the original portion of the house. Beds were comfortable. Wifi was spotty. Very convenient location to attractions. Busy Hwy with lots of construction going on nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Family reunion

This was a perfect place for our large family reunion. We had 20+ family members. Several family members traveled from California, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, Ohio and Illinois. Detroit airport and Midway in Chicago were reasonable drives for them. The kitchen area and dining table was perfect for our large family gathering for meals and games. Outside eating was equally as accommodating for meals off the grill and fire time in the evenings. The bedrooms in the guest wing( rooms 1,2,3 and 4) are each accessible from an outside door or you have to pass through each room from the inside. Not a deal breaker and we were all family. The inside pool area and hot tub were perfect for our late May/early June stay as the weather did not affect our water play. The grounds were well maintained with flowers and hanging baskets and we enjoyed some outside family games in the large front yard. We would definitely consider this for a future family gathering
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 17 had a great time! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Great Property

House was just as described. Was a great place to host our business meeting for 8. Was a big hit for the entire team.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARLA M.

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

Family reunion for 20

20 members of our family from 20 months to 77 gathered for a week together! The house worked very well for us! The gathering areas were well appointed. The kitchen had everything needed for cooking for our large group! There were plenty of dishes, pans, flatware and glasses. The two refrigerators, microwaves, and especially the 2 dishwashers were marvelous!The stairs to the second floor was a bit challenging, as was finding the light switches, but the ambiance of the main house was endearing!The “motel” part was quirky, but worked really well for us! The bathrooms are small, esp the showers, but all worked out fine. The pool was great and we enjoyed having it close to the main gathering area. The hot tub heater went out , but it was repaired promptly. The water pressure was a bit fluctuating, but again all worked out.The outdoor areas were superb. We played whiffle ball, pickle ball and volleyball as well as tag! Beware though, there is some poison ivy on some tree trunks. The play area was a treat for our little ones.The location near the beaches and grocery stores as well as the cuteness of South Haven were all appreciated!The communication with the host and owner were quick and efficient!We are hoping to come back and stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Relaxing, Spacious & Clean!

The home is huge! We loved gathering in the large, well stocked kitchen. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our daily fun times in the pool & hot tub!!! Communication with the owner was excellent. We took advantage of the fire pit making smores & singing away with my guitar around the fire. Our kids ran around the very spacious yard every day. A big thank you to the owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and spacious. Loved the kitchen with2 refrigerators, stoves, dishwasher, and microwave. Pool was a hit with the kids! Great patio area with firepit.Close access to the beaches, and surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Haritha V.

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

We enjoyed our stay thoroughly !!

All age groups had a blast , very good service and quick response from the management.They replaced the outdoor grill with in couple of hours of notifying that it was not working. Indoor pool/hot tub was just awesome !!The only inconvenience was that the bathroom showers were too small , everything else was perfect. We will definitely go back :-)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan H.

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

Pool was great

Property was nice, certainly sleeps a large number of people. We stayed there shortly after storms rolled through, half of the house was without running eater
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Great multi family vacation

This was our second time as a group of 3 families staying at the property. It's great for the kids to run around, swim, and be entertained. There is plenty of room in the kitchen for meals, and a great number of easy outings are nearby. We hope to come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

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

Great family haven!

We love our stay here! The pictures don’t do it justice. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Wonderful kitchen and layout

We really enjoyed the property, and found the kitchen space brought the group together with a lovely island to surround. Plenty of screens across the main spaces, and seats for all. The beds were comfy and the rooms provided unique layouts to fit the needs of our group. Host was incredibly responsive and enabled the stay to be a truly memorable weekend for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn N.

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

family weekend

Loved the way the house was set up. Pool area was completely soundproof, which was nice for those not in the pool. There was plenty of 'spread out' room so multiple activities like games, puzzles, TV, etc could occur at the same time. Only two suggestions. 1-some of the mattresses need replaced. 2- larger showers are needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025