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The Van Buren St. Getaway - Walk to Beach & Downtown - $2,200

 
 
 
South Haven house rental - Home from street front
Home from street front
 
South Haven house rental - Home from street front

Home from street front

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen looking into dining room

Kitchen looking into dining room

Spacious dining room, can seat 10 comfortably.

Spacious dining room, can seat 10 comfortably.

Living Room - with queen size futon for extra sleeping space

Living Room - with queen size futon for extra sleeping space

Living room & stairway

Living room & stairway

Crib in Master Bedroom

Crib in Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Upstairs master bedroom deck.

Upstairs master bedroom deck.

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 4, on main floor

Bedroom 4, on main floor

Side view with decks

Side view with decks

Rear 1st floor deck and big backyard

Rear 1st floor deck and big backyard

Beautiful evening walks along the lake shore & river

Beautiful evening walks along the lake shore & river

Lake Michigan @ Van Buren St.

Lake Michigan @ Van Buren St.

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps16
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the South Haven vacation house rental
House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths, (Sleeps 12-16)

Spacious rooms invite you to settle in, relax and BE on vacation! Master Bedroom (2nd story) has a fullsize deck for hanging out 'above it all'. The deck below, which is off the kitchen/dining area, offers outside relaxation, eating, or watching the kids play in the large back yard. Lake Michigan is a short 2.5 blocks away - with one of the most beautiful sunset views available at the head of the Van Buren St. stairs - which lead down to the beach for lots of daytime fun.

This home is big enough to handle a large family, extended family, combined families or just a group of friends. Watch movies together from our DVD library, or head for Kids Corner Park, downtown shops, restaurants & marinas - all within walking distance. Park your car in the driveway and enjoy the freedom from gas prices!

If you are looking for a larger sized home, beautifully redone, then this is the vacation getaway for you.

Keywords: Residential Home

About The Owner

Dan and Sarma Ilgenfritz are happy grandparents of 9. Dan is a general contractor and loved rehabbing the Van Buren St. Getaway house. It took 6 years, working in the off season for the complete rehab. Sarma enjoys semi-retirement by managing the vacation rental and taking care of infants at the daycare center.

The Owner purchased this house in 1998
Why The Owner chose South Haven

It is our hometown (we live 3 miles from the location) and South Haven is a great vacation spot, sitting right on Lake Michigan, with great shops, restaurants, outdoor activities, the best Farmer's Market, and really friendly people!

What makes this house unique

The large back yard has lots of room for our kids & grandkids; we love to lounge on the upstairs deck off the master bedroom - you can really feel the 'getaway' up there; eating together is great fun with enough room for everyone - at the huge family style dining table, spilling over to the attached lower deck when more space is needed. We can walk to the beach, downtown and Kids Corner.

South Haven house rental - Home from street front

Home from street front

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen looking into dining room

Kitchen looking into dining room

Spacious dining room, can seat 10 comfortably.

Spacious dining room, can seat 10 comfortably.

Living Room - with queen size futon for extra sleeping space

Living Room - with queen size futon for extra sleeping space

Living room & stairway

Living room & stairway

Crib in Master Bedroom

Crib in Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Upstairs master bedroom deck.

Upstairs master bedroom deck.

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 4, on main floor

Bedroom 4, on main floor

Side view with decks

Side view with decks

Rear 1st floor deck and big backyard

Rear 1st floor deck and big backyard

Beautiful evening walks along the lake shore & river

Beautiful evening walks along the lake shore & river

Lake Michigan @ Van Buren St.

Lake Michigan @ Van Buren St.

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

Notes

  • $2400/wk
  • US Dollars
  • Peak ...................... $2400/week
  • Off Season .. $209/night .. $ 950/week
  • Memorial Day-Labor Day weekly rentals only.
  • Saturday from 3PM to next Saturday at 11AM.
  • Winter ski-package discounts available.

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

Property Type:
  • house

Location Type:
  • Lake View ...
    Standing in front of the house, the lake beckons to play or watch a sunset. The whoosh of the waves can be heard at night; soothing and lulling one to sleep.

General:
  • Parking Off Street
  • Broadband Access
  • Washing Machine ...
    Separate laundry room makes laundry time vacation-easy!
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided

Kitchen:
  • Kitchen ...
    Lots of cabinets and room for more than one cook. Large dining table off kitchen seats 6-10.
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Coffee pot, blender, toaster.
  • Ice Maker

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
  • Queen size Beds (1) Four poster, deep mattress, located under romantic skylight in master bedroom., Double Beds (5) Two double beds each in 2nd and 3rd bedrooms on 2nd floor; 1 double bed in main floor bedroom., Baby Cribs (2) Besides the regular size crib, we have available a travel crib/playpen., Sleep Sofa or Futons (2) One queen size futon (in living room) and one queen size blowup bed - both very comfortable.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player

Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Balcony ...
    Front porch has room to sit and people-watch.
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Two wood decks, lower wraps off kitchen/dining area; upper off Master Bedroom.

Suitability:
  • Alternative Lifestyle
  • pets not allowed ...
    Some of our guests have allergies, therefore we chose to have our house be pet-free.
  • non smoking only ...
    Lower wrap-around deck, front porch, and upper deck provide plenty of getaway spaces for smokers.
  • children welcome ...
    Spacious rooms mean room for 'their stuff' (some toys provided at the house) and layout is perfect for hide'n'seek! Nearby Kids' Corner has wooden mazes and castles and swings - across from beach.

Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • live theater
  • health/beauty spa

Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • shopping
  • miniature golf
  • boating
  • sight seeing
  • antiquing
  • shelling
  • sledding

Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cycling
  • skiing
  • parasailing
  • rafting
  • water skiing
  • basketball court
  • mountain biking
  • golf
  • sailing
  • surfing
  • kayaking
  • swimming
  • snowmobiling
  • fishing
  • snorkeling/diving
  • tennis
  • snowboarding
  • jet skiing
  • wind-surfing
  • cross country skiing
  • hiking

Notes: High chair, booster seat, hair dryers in 2 full bathrooms.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in South Haven, Michigan

The Van Buren St. Getaway - Walk to Beach & Downtown - $2,200
average rating of 4.909091 based on 11 reviews
business
The Van Buren St. Getaway - Walk to Beach & Downtown - $2,200
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p169356vb
269-639-8286
South Haven Southwest
Los Angeles, California
5

Fun girls weekend!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 26, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
We rented the house for a group of girlfriends to have a weekend get together. The accommodations were perfect! The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, and everything was fully stocked. We felt very welcome and really enjoyed our weekend!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
The Van Buren St. Getaway - Walk to Beach & Downtown - $2,200
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p169356vb
269-639-8286
South Haven Southwest
Canadian Lakes, Michigan
5

Family Wedding

5 of 5
Submitted: October 11, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
This was my families first experience lodging in a home together...and it could not have been a better find nor experience! We had 12 staying for my son's wedding on the beach. Sarma met me for a tour 2 weeks prior to the event...and was so accommodating. The home was PERFECT for us! So very clean...open space for large group mingling...plenty of beds for all. We were so comfortable (inside)...as the weather turned on us for a beach wedding. I would HIGHLY recommend this residence...and look forward to visiting again in better weather! (Already making plans!!!!)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
The Van Buren St. Getaway - Walk to Beach & Downtown - $2,200
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p169356vb
269-639-8286
South Haven Southwest
Milford, IN
5

Best of 5

5 of 5
Submitted: August 14, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
This was the 5th one week rental we have had in South Haven. The house was accurately represented in the listing. We found what we expected to find. It was clean, well kept, nicely decorated and family friendly. The owners were very accessible and helpful. It was close to the beach and we walked downtown every evening. Overall we were very pleased. We had 6 adults and 5 children, the oldest being 6 and the youngest 14 months. Of our 5 rentals his was defiantly the best!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
The Van Buren St. Getaway - Walk to Beach & Downtown - $2,200
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p169356vb
269-639-8286
South Haven Southwest
Fishers, Indiana
4

Most bang for your buck

4 of 5
Submitted: July 29, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Our family of 16 (plus a newborn makes 17) stayed at the Van Buren Street Getaway. We enjoyed the great access to the beach with such a short walk. We also made great use of the laundry facilities, making us have little dirty laundry to do when we all got back to our homes. We enjoyed the coziness of the beach house and felt it was priced fairly for the week. The home owners were very helpful and nice to work with. All of us have said we will return to this South Haven rental home again in the future.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
The Van Buren St. Getaway - Walk to Beach & Downtown - $2,200
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p169356vb
269-639-8286
South Haven Southwest
Sellersburg, IN
5

Perfect!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 19, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Our family of 20 including 9 adults and 11 children ages 6 months - 12 years had a wonderful stay at the Van Buren St. getaway. The master bedroom was big enough to sleep a family of 5 children and 2 adults using a crib, pack n play, and an air matress. The beds are all big! This is very hard to find in rentals in South Haven for this many people. The living room was big enough for all of us to sit around and hang out. The shade trees in the front and back yard were a huge help with the heat. The walk to the beach, kids corner, church, and downtown were just right. The owners were great to work with and gave us great ideas for restaurants. We ate at Maria's, Phoenix St, Captain Nemo's, Su Casa, and Clementine's. They were all good! We walked downtown atleast once a day if not twice. The laundry room was so nice to have and it was stocked! I never thought I would do laundry on vacation, but I was wrong. We washed towels and bathing suits daily and I even washed all the dirty laundry so I didn't have to do anything with we returned home. There's nothing I could say bad about this home. It was perfect!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 3/3
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