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The Garden Cottage SH

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a chandelier, and a view through a window. - The Garden Cottage SH (South Haven)
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden floor, and a window with curtains. - The Garden Cottage SH (South Haven)
A dining area with a chandelier, wooden chairs, a table with a patterned tablecloth, and a view of the outdoors through a large window. - The Garden Cottage SH (South Haven)
A single-story house with a brick roof, a front porch, and a small front yard. - The Garden Cottage SH (South Haven)
A backyard patio with Adirondack chairs, a covered seating area, and a checkered outdoor rug. - The Garden Cottage SH (South Haven)
Consider a stay at The Garden Cottage SH and take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Garden Cottage SH

  • Easy 10-minute walk to downtown South Haven! This super clean 3-bedroom, 2-bath vintage home sleeps 9 and blends 120-year-old charm with modern updates. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with granite counters, Keurig and coffee maker, renovated 4-season sunporch, first-floor laundry, king master suite, A/C, high-speed internet, Roku TV, Pack ’n Play, gazebo, grill, fire table, plenty of seating, and a spacious twilight-lit backyard with cornhole and yard games.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a lake
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our South Haven travel guide
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • A pier with a lighthouse, a kite surfer, and a clear sky.
    South Beach
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A lighthouse at sunset with people on a pier.
    North Beach
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Warner Vineyards
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Beach Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Culver's
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Burger King
    3 min walk
  • Clementine's
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Cottage SH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Garden Cottage SH?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Garden Cottage SH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Cottage SH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Cottage SH located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Lake Michigan. Bronson South Haven Hospital and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Garden Cottage SH Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute & cozy property! Communication was superb, including recommendations for the trip & checking in when the weather wasn’t exactly cooperative. Would stay again & highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very responsive host! It was nice to be able to have our group of 5 all together and enjoy the long weekend together. Fun area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dawn’s home is beautiful & was a great peaceful place to stay! We did not use any of the backyard amenities but it did look very nice! She is also a great host and we enjoyed our stay! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to stay

The location is very convenient, the house is very charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family except one of the upstairs room was very hot with no air conditioning. The house was fully equipped and had everything we needed. The backyard was not mowed so we could not play croquet or corn hole. But the patio was lovely and the gardens were beautiful! There is a little front porch which is perfect for sitting and enjoying coffee in the morning. The place was very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Haven long weekend

Very comfortable place to stay. Had all the things we needed and close to the charming downtown of South Haven and it’s beautiful beaches. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and well stocked with essentials and then some! We especially enjoyed the fire pit and accompanying comfy chairs. Communication from the host was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Well kept home, close to town. Very well stocked with lots of extras....would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property; Good Location

Nice home; very clean and had everything we needed for a great girl's weekend. Close to town and shopping while also being on a quiet out of the way neighborhood street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

We had a great stay at Pure Haven. The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. My husband and I are hoping to take our kids back next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Trip

Property was as described and clean. Dawn was very attentive and easy to reach for any questions and replied promptly. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We do a fall "color" tour each october, however the colors we go for are reds and whites at the local wineries. This was a great location for a SW Michigan wine tasting vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Getaway

Very nice place to stay in South Haven. Loved the fire table. Dawn very friendly helpful and fast responding with my many questions I asked. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Columbus crew

Family trip with kids and grandkids. Was nice place and we rented a golf cart and we enjoyed south beach little shops downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in south Haven!

We so enjoyed our visit to South Haven! Dawn was amazing to work with and made us feel like we were family coming to visit! The house was extremely clean and well stocked with anything you would need. We definitely have talked about coming back and staying here again. South Haven is beautiful and the house is at a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well equipped cute house with a great backyard.

We just got back from our stay and we were very impressed with the house and Dawn. She has everything you could need for a great vacation and a beautiful backyard with plenty of room ! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SOHO Get-away with Sis

The property is charming, clean and well-stocked. The hosts make every effort to make sure their guests have everything they need. Dawn was extremely responsive to make our stay nothing but the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Inviting home in South Haven

My family (myself, spouse, 2 teens, 2 tweens) had a wonderful time in South Haven! This house was a calm and comfortable place to end our days and put up our feet. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming South Haven home

This house has so much charm and is very cozy and clean. It had everything we needed and even some extras. We loved that it was within walking distance to the beach and shops downtown. Dawn was great at communicating all of the details and very quick to respond to any questions. We had a great stay and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Haven getaway

The house was great! Just what we needed for our group. Plenty of space. Good, clean accommodations! Dawn was very responsive to any questions we had. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this house!!!

This was a short getaway for my husband and a few siblings and myself. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We sat out in the backyard every night and grilled one night. Everything was very clean and in working order. We will definitely go back to this house next time we go to South Haven.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

We used this house for my family of 6 while attending a local wedding. Its was perfect, has everything you need ready to go, clean, easy access, and other family members joined us to socialize in the backyard. Owner helped out with local activities and recommendations. Quickly responded to any questions we had. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Bliss at Pure Haven

This house was so beautiful and perfect for a place to relax and unwind after a day at the beach or down town shopping. We had a group of 7 with adults and kids and there was so much room for everyone! The house is older but lots of charm! Would definitely stay again! Communication with Dawn was great! Our 6 year old locked us out one night and she was fast to respond and also kept us updated about an unexpected short power outage. South Haven is such a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had everything we needed!

Sisters trip for 2 nights in this beautiful older home was delightful. Communication with Dawn was beyond perfect. This home is in a perfect location, close to everything you want to experience in South Haven. Cozy & inviting, ice maker too, great lighting & very comfortable. Enclosed front porch on chilly nights with coffee & hot chocolate in hand was the perfect place to sit & relax before doing our crafts. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Very nice fully equipped house and property. We had 4 adults and 2 tiddlers. Beautiful backyard, lots of games, books and backyard activities! Had chairs and umbrella and cart for beach day. Histess very responsive, heloful and friendly. We are very happy with this property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023