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The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand!

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The Poplars. Cottage Life by the Big Blue Water.
Front of our cottage - sidewalk to  the beach is on the left
Front Patio.  Perfect for sipping morning coffee.
Sidewalk to the beach - just steps away!
Comfortable Sectional for relaxing at the end of the day with TV and Music
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 884 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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South Haven, MI
  • Popular LocationNorth Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKal Haven Trail4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Beach5 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand!

4 Bedrooms, Spectacular Spa Bathroom

Just a 15 second stroll to South Haven's famous, white-powder sand North Beach! Outstanding location with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable, relaxing, and special - Central Air-Conditioning, Premium Bedding, Wifi, Cable TV (five screens), Surround Sound System, Fridge with Ice-maker, Dishwasher and more.
South Haven has always been a magical place to our family - somewhere that we gather to make memories and let the world drift by for a bit. We want our guests to love it every bit as much as we do.

Our cottage-home sleeps up to Eight (8) people in Four (4) bedrooms. All of our mattresses were custom-made by King Koil, integrating a cooling gel layer over several comfort layers and one of their finest innerspring systems. We provide bed linens, bath towels, and beach towels, all of which we regularly replace. You'll also find some cookies, hot cocoa and tea for your enjoyment.

We recently made many updates to make your stay more pleasant, including:
• New 49" 4K TV in the Great Room with a Dolby Atmos 5.2.1 Surround Sound System
• 32" TV in Kids Room for Video Gaming with Cable (Comcast)
• TV's in the other three Bedrooms with Cable (Comcast)
• New granite countertops in the kitchen
• New Kitchen Flooring
• New Water Softener

Explore the many reasons to stay at our beautiful cottage in South Haven, Michigan. It's more than the Blueberry Festival or picture-perfect sunsets, more than the best ice cream or the art shows — it's a safe-haven from the rest of the world where time slows down as boats glide past on the Black River, a place where good friends meet for wine tasting and to talk late into the night. It's a place to relax, recharge, and enjoy living for a while! Welcome.

Poplars Cottage is ideally located just off the main beach road, Lake Shore Drive, literally seconds from one of the finest white-powder sand beaches in the U.S. Throughout the summer, the City of South Haven combs the beach of debris to keep it looking pristine. The sun, setting as it does over the lake, often brings with a spectacular color palette that truly must be seen to be believed.

Set amidst this idyllic locale, Poplars Cottage features:
A Great Room - A comfortable sectional makes for ideal lounging conditions to read a book, chat with family and friends, or watch some serious television on the 4K LCD with full Dolby Atmos Surround Sound. Use of our Netflix subscription is complimentary, along with standard Comcast Cable. Or if you're in the mood for some music, an Amazon echo connects to the system with full Amazon Music privileges.

Four Bedrooms
• Three bedrooms have Queen Beds
• One bedroom has a Bunk Bed with a Full and a Twin mattress
All the beds were replaced in 2017 with custom King Koil™ luxury mattresses.

2 Full Bathrooms. 1. Totally Renovated Bathroom, featuring Spa-Style Shower (wall/hand-held, rain can, and body spray) and a heated floor. The six-function spa shower has (a) multi-setting wall / hand-held shower combo; (b) overhead rain-can shower; and, (c) four body sprays; plus combinations of any two. A sheet of natural onyx is inset within the shower wall, behind shelves for shampoo and soap. Besides having tremendous natural beauty, Onyx is remarkably translucent. We've added a customizable color backlight behind the onyx and a wall-mounted control panel over the sink. To add to your shower experience, turn on the onyx backlighting and watch as it continually changes colors and hues. Of course, no shower would be relaxing if you were to run out of hot water, so we've installed a high-capacity, industrial-style tankless hot water heater for unlimited hot water.
The 2nd bathroom is ensuite, with tub/shower combination. This thoughtfully designed bathroom creates an oasis for convenience and privacy.

Other Features:
• Full kitchen with dishwasher, fridge with ice maker, waffle maker, blender, and coffee maker.
• Central A/C and Heat with a supplementary system for the great room.
• Full Washer & Dryer
• High-speed Internet via Wifi
• Standard Comcast Cable

Outdoor shower with hot/cold water for rinsing sand off from the beach.

Built sometime around 1920, the Poplars Cottage has been in our family for four generations.

For over 100 years visitors have been vacationing in the beach cottages of South Haven. The Poplars Cottage continues this great tradition by providing an exciting beach house experience for our guests.

Come, sample the essence of South Haven: it’s History, Flavor, Watercolor Sunsets and So Much More!

Covid-19: All common surfaces in our cottage are being wiped down between stays with anti-viral / germicidal products. Guests are asked to inform us if any exhibit any symptoms of illness during or proximate to the time of their stay. Your safety, as our guests, is of the utmost importance.

Property manager

Debbie Masterson

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We provide 1 beach parking pass for your stay. The pass allows parking on the residential lot and streets on North Beach.
No pets! A note for those with allergies to dogs. The owner's dog spends time in the cottage. It is thoroughly cleaned after his departure.
Maximum Occupancy Rate is established by City of South Haven. Additional people over 8 total are not allowed on property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cottage is near the beach. South Haven Lighthouse and Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Butler Street. Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 1 min walk
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 18 min walk
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive
  • South Haven Lighthouse - 5 min drive
  • South Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 20 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Culver's - 4 min drive
  • Clementines - 19 min walk
  • Burger King - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Poplars. 15 Steps & Your Toes Are In The Sand! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary H., Mishawaka IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Weekend
Love the new bathroom. Excellent weather and great accommodations at this great cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kenny l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great cottage and a few steps from the beach and convenient to everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

phi; m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay. You could not beat the location!
We enjoy the stay. You could not beat the location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Just some suggestions.
A few suggestions: handrails are needed in the showers, & the back storm door closes too hard often trapping body parts ( we have bruises to prove it). TV usage was quite challenging. If your neighbors in back would trim the bush at the corner down to fence level, you would have a fantastic view of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great visit!
We loved this property - it is exactly as advertised. Full kitchen, which is nice, and plenty of beach towels. The bedding was nice, we all slept well. My son wanted to take the shower home. It is just a little tricky to find - be sure to follow the directions carefully and go all the way around the hairpin turn. We would stay again - great access to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Masterson

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Our grandfather purchased Poplars cottage back around 1920, when air conditioning was for movie theaters and people flocked to summer vacation homes near the lake to cool off. Grandpa Phil owned it until the mid 1950's when he transferred it to his oldest son, Marshall. When Marshall passed in 2016, he wanted his three boys - Jeffrey, David, and Philip - to keep it in the family. Today, we keep the property both in his honor and as a place to relive some of our fondest childhood memories. With busy schedules that keep us away too much, and costly taxes and upkeep, we decided that the best way to keep our cottage was to share it with others who we hope will find the same magic we've known all these years. Even today, we each find that time slows down when we take a quick weekend to touch up some paint or do some work on our place. It's the quiet at night, punctuated by the sound of waves, set against the sparkling skies even in winter. It's the rawness of the rain when it flies across the lake, drenching everything, but vanishing almost as quickly. There is real magic in this place.

What makes this property unique

There is no single thing about South Haven that makes it unique - it's the combination. It's cooking on the patio and stopping to watch the sunset during summer evenings. It's Sherman's ice cream and the obsession with blueberries. It's the festivals and art shows and fireworks for the Fourth of July. It's even the nosy neighbors who keep a watchful eye on everyone and everything. Sometimes, it's the "youngsters" driving around with their radios blasting far too late at night. Other times, its the people walking down the sidewalk, asking where to stop for food. It's a community of people who all know how special South Haven and its beaches truly are ... and how lucky we are to be able to enjoy them!

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