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The Lake House Effect.

 
 
 
South Haven house rental - Approach from the lake
Approach from the lake
 
South Haven house rental - Approach from the lake

Approach from the lake

Our lake front

Our lake front

The outdoor shower

The outdoor shower

The deck and hot tub area

The deck and hot tub area

Chef's kitchen

Chef's kitchen

Sun-porch.

Sun-porch.

The living room

The living room

King bedroom

King bedroom

Twin bedroom

Twin bedroom

View from Master bedroom_Lake, deck, hot tub.

View from Master bedroom_Lake, deck, hot tub.

The Master bedroom

The Master bedroom

Upstairs bedroom with full bed.

Upstairs bedroom with full bed.

Per night (USD) $325
Per week $13,650
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the South Haven vacation house rental
Lake House - 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) - 2 Baths

Incredible, picturesque, lakehouse on Saddle Lake in Grand Junction MI. This is the place you will want to revisit year after year for family vacations. Our picturesque getaway will yield you wonderful memories for years to come. Our adorable, lakehouse is perfect for those who want all the amenities in the quiet of the woods. We are ten minutes from the dining, shops, theatre and beaches of South Haven, but in the peace and quiet of Grand Junction. Imagine a two-hour drive from Chicago that ends at a dirt fire-lane. Drive slowly down this curving road and see the perfect getaway beckoning! Our property features 12 acres of private woods and open fields for picnics or sports and 150 feet of pristine lakefront property including a dock, a firepit for bonfires and the most adorable and comfortable house you can imagine. There is even a darling little gazebo in which to to rest while strolling the trails through the woods.

Saddle Lake and Lake Michigan: Saddle Lake is one of the largest in-land lakes in southern Michigan. It covers 250 acres and offers excellent fishing, swimming, and water sports. Boat rentals and delivery is available in South Haven. We also offer the use of our row boat at no charge to our renters. The beaches of Lake Michigan are a short 10 minute drive to South Haven. South Haven has two beaches, great shopping and some wonderful food.

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South Haven house rental - Approach from the lake

Approach from the lake

Our lake front

Our lake front

The outdoor shower

The outdoor shower

The deck and hot tub area

The deck and hot tub area

Chef's kitchen

Chef's kitchen

Sun-porch.

Sun-porch.

The living room

The living room

King bedroom

King bedroom

Twin bedroom

Twin bedroom

View from Master bedroom_Lake, deck, hot tub.

View from Master bedroom_Lake, deck, hot tub.

The Master bedroom

The Master bedroom

Upstairs bedroom with full bed.

Upstairs bedroom with full bed.

Nearest Airport : Kalamazoo at 25 Miles
Nearest Train : Bangor at 6 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Phoenix and 196 at 15 Miles
Nearest Beach : beach at 8 Miles
Car: necessary

Other Activities: Resting...... The wonderful beaches of South Haven. Great shopping. Blueberry, Apple and strawberry picking all within 10 minutes of our home. Saddle Lake is wonderful for fishing, boating and all water sports.

Golf: Hawks Head Golf Championship golf course, Beeches Links course, South Haven Country Club Golf Course. I have played all of these courses and they are great. Highly recommend Hawks Head. It is in great shape and provides very challenging golf for all skill levels.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in South Haven, Michigan

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$13,650
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in South Haven, Michigan

Property Type:
  • house

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Waterfront
  • Lake

Theme:
  • Family
  • Away From It All

General:
  • Parking
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Fitness Room / Equipment
  • Macintosh Computer
  • Wood Stove
  • Parking Off Street
  • Basic Soaps
  • Water Cooler
  • Linens Provided
  • Alarm Clock
  • Computer Available
  • Iron & Board
  • Towels Provided
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Activities Guide
  • Bottled Water
  • Filtered Water
  • Air Conditioning
  • Toilet Paper
  • Washing Machine
  • Sofa Bed
  • Wireless Internet
  • Internet
  • Telephone

Kitchen:
  • Stove
  • Blender
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Pantry Items
  • Oven
  • Kitchenette
  • Freezer
  • Grill
  • Coffee Grinder

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • First Floor Bathroom - toilet , shower
    Second Floor Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Outdoor - outdoor shower
  • First floor bath has shower. Second floor bath has tub/shower combo. Great outdoor private shower.

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Master Bedroom - 1 king , Second Floor
    Second Floor Bedroom - 1 double
    First Floor Bedroom - 1 king
    First Floor Bedroom - 1 twin/ single , 1 sleep sofa /futon
    TV Room - 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • Master bedroom with king on second floor. Full bedroom on second floor. Full bath on second floor. King size bed with private 1/2 bath on first floor. One twin bedroom on first floor. One outdoor shower. One full sleeper in living room. One sleeper in TV room that can be closed off from rest of house.
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Video Game Console
  • DVD Player
  • Games
  • CD Player
  • Stereo
  • Video Games
  • Books

Communication / Internet:
  • fax

Outside:
  • Boat Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Binoculars
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Boat with Paddles
  • Walkway to Water
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Wood Deck
  • Fish Cleaning Table
  • Lawn / Garden
  • 12 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • Low Allergen Environment

Pool / Spa:
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub

Onsite Services:
  • Daily Maid Service

Attractions:
  • playground
  • live theater
  • synagogues
  • churches
  • autumn foliage
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
  • cinemas
  • forests

Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • gambling casinos
  • sledding
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • beachcombing
  • outlet shopping
  • bird watching
  • antiquing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
  • fitness center
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • hospital

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hiking
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • jet skiing
  • swimming
  • hunting small game
  • sailing
  • snorkeling
  • rafting
  • wind-surfing
  • roller blading
  • freshwater fishing
  • pier fishing
  • spelunking
  • water skiing
  • skiing
  • golf
  • hunting big game
  • fishing
  • hunting
  • mountain biking
  • water tubing

Notes: Daily maid service and concierge services available for additional fee.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in South Haven, Michigan

The Lake House Effect.
average rating of 4.8 based on 8 reviews
business
The Lake House Effect.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p141174
312-356 0000
South Haven Southwest Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI
5

Guestbook Comment

I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful fall weekend. The house is wonderful and the fire pit served as a center point for adults and kids. T...
5 of 5
Submitted: November 19, 2007 Stayed: November 2007
I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful fall weekend. The house is wonderful and the fire pit served as a center point for adults and kids. There is much to be said for sitting out on a beautiful fall day, enjoying both sunshine, colored leaves, the lake and a nice warm fire.

The beds are fabulous and the whole family slept like babies after the fresh air and hot tub!

Thanks again - we will definitely be back.
Helpful votes: 8/8
business
The Lake House Effect.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p141174
312-356 0000
South Haven Southwest Michigan
5

Great family vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: August 20, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Our family of 7 adults stayed at the Lake House for 4 nights. We had a great time.
Everything was as promised. The house was clean and well maintaned. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything you needed to cook a meal.The beds were very comfortable. The house is charming and had a vintage decor. Very nicely done and comfortable. The setting is beautiful and private. The hot tub and deck were very nice with a beautiful view of the lake.
South Haven is close by and is a fun place to visit with great shopping and resturants. This is a very nice rental if you are looking for a relaxed place to stay that has a cottage like feel but very spacious. Carter was excellent to work with.
He answered all questions very promptly and accurately. He was interested in making sure you had a nice stay in his vacation home.
We all had a wonderful time and would love to come back and visit again.
business
The Lake House Effect.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p141174
312-356 0000
South Haven Southwest Michigan
5

Wonderful Lake Effect House

5 of 5
Submitted: July 3, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
Seven membes of my family--3 generations--spent a wonderful week at this lovely home. Our grandchildren went fishing in the lake--our son-in-law taking the oars. Several nights we enjoyed campfires in the fire pit near the lake shore; every day we relaxed in the hot tub; and four evenings we used the well-equiped kitchen to prepare dinner. The home is entirely charming--early 20th Century construction, but beautifully maintained and decorated, central air, modern bathrooms and gourmet kitchen, comfortable beds, enclosed front porch overlooking the lake. We enjoyed building sand castles at the nearby Lake Michigan beaches in South Haven, and twice had our dinner, and one lunch, at restaurants in town--all very good food and service. (The Thirsty Perch was one favorite.) The surrounding land is heavily forested--we watched wrens nest-building near the hot tub, the grandkids found various species of tree frogs and other fauna. Lots of funs, a good week together, much enhanced by this wonderful place. Thank you, Carter and Zoe!
business
The Lake House Effect.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p141174
312-356 0000
South Haven Southwest Michigan
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Another happy family.

Submitted: September 26, 2010 Stayed: September 2010
Carter

I just wanted to reach out to you and tell you what a great time we had at your place this weekend. It was such a pleasure to stay. It really had everything you could need.

Thanks again, and we hope you can be our host again in the future.

Nick
business
The Lake House Effect.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p141174
312-356 0000
South Haven Southwest Michigan
Chicago, IL
4

Labor Day Getaway 2010

4 of 5
Submitted: September 9, 2010 Stayed: September 2010
This place is great! It is a cottage in the truest sense. My parents, my in-laws, and best friend and his wife all came up at different times over the long Labor Day weekend. We had plans to go out to eat and spend time in South Haven but enjoyed the tranquility and scenery so much we shuttled people out to get groceries. We grilled and spent time together. Everyone had a blast. We really did not leave the entire weekend. There are 70ft trees towering over the deck. It was amazing sitting in the jacuzzi staring up at them. It is probably gorgeous in the fall. I am an avid golfer and I wanted to golf at Hawkshead, but instead took out the row boat on the lake and went fishing. I would like to also add, that the beds are very comfortable. We have a small pooch, which they welcomed as well. They have a fenced in backyard. Perfect for a city pooch that may not want to come back after a taste of the good life. Its very nice of Carter and his family to share this wonderful place. My family and I hope to return.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dan,
Thanks for the kind words. We are so glad your family enjoyed your stay. Zoe and I had a good laugh about you folks not wanting to leave. We have a phrase for that. We call it the Lake House effect. I have actually stayed on property within leaving for two weeks. Serious culture shock we I returned to Chicago, but well worth it. Hawks head is a must when you come back. Great course. Thanks again and we look forward to hearing from you.
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