Sun Haven • 3 Blocks from Lake Michigan • Sleeps 9
Summary:
• 3 BR (Queen & Single Beds, Queen Bed, Double Bed, & a double sleeper sofa in LR) Sleeps 9
• 2 Bathrooms
• 5-minute walk to downtown South Haven
• 3-minute walk to Lake Michigan
• Fenced in Yard
• Gas Grill
• Fire Pit
• AC/TV/WiFi
The Space:
Fenced-in Yard for play and privacy
Gas Grill perfect for summer cookouts on the patio
Fire Pit to roast marshmellows and share stories
4 blocks away from the famous South Beach
A 5 minute's walk to Downtown South Haven's shops, local eateries, and activities
A short stroll to our local Kids Corner Park for family fun
Welcome to Sun Haven! This cheerful canary-yellow cottage tucked in one of South Haven’s most walkable, family-friendly neighborhoods. With a sunny exterior and warm, inviting interior, Sun Haven at 225 Van Buren Street offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern upgrades that is designed for easy living, restful nights, and memory-making days!
Step inside to discover a thoughtfully updated home with fresh furnishings, refinished hardwood floors, and classic cottage touches like arched doorways, warm wood trim, and vintage light fixtures. The moment you arrive, Sun Haven feels like home - comfortable, quiet, and perfectly positioned for your South Haven adventure.
The layout is perfect for small families or groups of friends, with a spacious living room and sitting area, a bright dining space ideal for shared meals or game nights, and a fully equipped kitchen updated with new counters and modern utilities. Two main-floor bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a full bed, sit near a full bathroom, while the upper level provides a more private retreat with a queen bedroom, twin day bed, full bath, and just the right amount of separation for a quiet night’s rest.
Start your day on the front porch, rocking gently with your morning coffee as the neighborhood slowly stirs. Wave to dog walkers and cyclists headed for the Kal-Haven Trail just minutes away. Early risers can stroll the pier at sunrise, while families can spend the day basking in the sand, swimming in Lake Michigan, or renting paddleboards near the shore. A few blocks further leads to Kids Corner Park, a local gem with an expansive playground and gorgeous bluff-top lake views that are perfect for picnic lunches or letting little ones run free.
After a day exploring, return to Sun Haven’s fenced backyard and shaded patio, where outdoor dining and relaxing come naturally. Fire up the gas grill for an easy summer cookout or gather around the fire pit as dusk settles in, toasting marshmallows, swapping stories, and enjoying the calm hum of a South Haven summer night. Inside, the home stays cool and comfortable thanks to new central air, while updated appliances and a thoughtful layout make day-to-day living refreshingly simple.
This location is a central hub to most downtown destinations. Another short stroll brings you to downtown South Haven, where you can browse the weekly farmers market, explore local boutiques, and sample everything from homemade ice cream at Kilwin’s to handmade pizzas at Venezia’s. Stop into a tasting room or enjoy a cocktail on the riverfront at Admiral Jack’s, then catch live music at the marina during the summer at Riverfront Park or hop on a sunset cruise departing from the harbor.
From sunrise walks to starlit fires, Sun Haven captures everything that’s special about South Haven. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a quiet week by the lake, or a friends’ retreat, this sunny slice of the lakeshore is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and make lasting memories.
Please note: There is a security camera in the back yard of this home for the homeowners to monitor the property when the home is unoccupied.
Parking: Driveway parking for up to 3 Vehicles. There is no garage access.
Pets: Pets are not allowed at this property.
Beach Access: South Beach access is only 3 blocks away
Rental Certificate Number: CBR25-0157
Guest Access:
Outside:
Gas Grill, Propane Provided
Backyard Patio
Front Porch
Fire Pit
Outdoor Dining for 4 plus 2
Outdoor Lounging Front or Back
Beach Chairs and Toys
Parking for 3
Inside:
Central Heat
Central Air
Plus Window A/C in Master Suite
Non-Smoking
No Pets Permitted at This Home
Oven/Stove
Refrigerator
Microwave, Toaster and Blender
12 Cup Coffeemaker and Filters
Dishwasher, detergent provided
Pots, Pans & Kitchen Utensils
Dishes & Flatware
Glassware & Serving Pieces
Foil, Saran Wrap, Salt & Pepper
Kid Friendly Cleaner
Dining table for 8
Bar seating for 4 in Kitchen
WIFI
Smart TV/DVD
Cable
Games and Puzzles
Books
Bed Linens
Bath Towels
Kitchen Towels, Dishcloths, Hot Pads
Please Bring Your Own Beach Towels
Bathrooms Include Hand Soap
Please Bring Your Own Toiletries
Hair Dryer
Washer and Dryer
Laundry Soap
Dryer Sheets
Iron and Board
Interaction with Guests:
Your Shores Vacation Rentals team are local area experts who know all of the ins and outs of our beautiful homes in South Haven.
We're available in-person Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, to assist guests in planning their South Haven vacation and providing insider tips for an authentic local experience.
For our incoming guests:
Prior to your arrival you will receive all pertinent check-in information communicated via email and mobile SMS messaging, as well as a local destination guide with our personal recommendations on local eats and activities in the area.
We provide an after-hours emergency phone number to call in case an issue arises outside of our standard business hours. Additionally, we provide you with a mobile SMS number that you can text for non-emergency issues.
We look forward to having you stay with us at Shores Vacation Rentals!
questa casa vacanze vanta una posizione strategica a South Haven, in South Side, un'area nei pressi di un parco acquatico e vicino alla spiaggia. Lago Michigan e Pilgrim Haven Natural Area sono due tappe fondamentali per gli amanti della natura. Tra le altre attrazioni della zona spiccano South Haven Center for the Arts e Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens. Viaggi con dei bambini? Che ne dici di fare tappa a Michigan Maritime Museum e The Fun Park? Mettiti alla prova con una delle tante iniziative sportive nei dintorni, ad esempio pesca, oppure prenditi del tempo per te all'aria aperta con attività come corsa e ciclismo. Vai alla guida turistica di South Haven
Gli animali sono accettati presso Sun Haven • 3 Blocks from Lake Michigan • Sleeps 9?
No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso Sun Haven • 3 Blocks from Lake Michigan • Sleeps 9?
Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Sun Haven • 3 Blocks from Lake Michigan • Sleeps 9?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 15:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Sun Haven • 3 Blocks from Lake Michigan • Sleeps 9?
Orario del check-out: 10:00.
Dove si trova Sun Haven • 3 Blocks from Lake Michigan • Sleeps 9?
Con una buona posizione vicino alla spiaggia, casa vacanze per famiglie a South Haven si trova a 15 minuti a piedi da luoghi d'interesse come South Beach e Lago Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts e Southside Municipal Marina si trovano ugualmente a meno di 15 minuti di distanza.
Recensioni
Recensioni su Sun Haven • 3 Blocks from Lake Michigan • Sleeps 9
9,6
Eccezionale
Tutte le recensioni mostrate sono state scritte da ospiti che hanno effettivamente soggiornato nella struttura. Solo i viaggiatori che hanno prenotato un soggiorno con noi possono inviare una recensione. Verifichiamo le recensioni seguendo le nostre linee guida e le pubblichiamo tutte, positive e negative.Maggiori informazioniApertura in un’altra finestra
9,8
Pulizia
10
Posizione
Valutazione di 10 - Eccellente. 13 su 17 recensioni
10 - Eccellente
13
Valutazione di 8 - Buono. 4 su 17 recensioni
8 - Buono
4
Valutazione di 6 - Soddisfacente. 0 su 17 recensioni
6 - Soddisfacente
0
Valutazione di 4 - Scarso. 0 su 17 recensioni
4 - Scarso
0
Valutazione di 2 - Terribile. 0 su 17 recensioni
2 - Terribile
0
Recensioni
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Carolyn H.
7 lug 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Wonderful home! Great size for my family and I. 10 minute walk to town, less than 10 minutes to the beach stairs for south beach. Quiet, comfortable. Wish we had stayed the month!
Soggiorno di 6 notti a giugno 2026
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Sherry S.
21 lug 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
We loved our little yellow cottage. It was perfect for our family of three adults and one 5 year old. There were plenty of dishes and pots and pans and all was well organized. It is an easy walk to the beach. We would stay there again. The agency also provided information about the dangers of the smoke. Thank you.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a luglio 2026
Recensione verificata
8/10 Buono
Debra D.
9 ago 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
The house had everything that we needed and great location.
Soggiorno di 6 notti a luglio 2025
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Jill H.
5 mag 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
girls's weekend
great location. Near the beach and restaurants and shopping
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2024
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Stan F.
22 ago 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Sun Haven was a great place for the whole family. Large suite upstairs offers nice privacy, but watch out if you’re over 6 foot the ceiling is low. Location is ideal for a South Haven stay, located right between the beach one way and the downtown shops the other way.
Soggiorno di 5 notti ad agosto 2025
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Ryan H.
8 set 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great Place in South Haven
The house was great and had everything that we needed. The location couldn’t be better with just a short walk to the beach and all of the restaurants and shops.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2024
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Yolanda L.
1 set 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
The house was in excellent condition. Clean, well furnished, convenient to the beach, town, and playground. We had one maintenance issue and the maintenance man came immediately.We would highly recommend Sun Haven.
Soggiorno di 2 notti ad agosto 2025
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Andrea S.
6 lug 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Long family weekend
Overall nice house
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2024
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Nicole Ann S.
6 lug 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Cute house. Great location
Code to get in house. Super easy. Clean and super cute. Nice space. Great location.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a giugno 2022
Recensione verificata
8/10 Buono
Michelle D.
9 giu 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, posizione, accuratezza dell’annuncio
Family trip
The location you can’t beat. There was some miscommunication with the checking process but was eventually resolved (I am sure it would have been quicker if it was before 5pm). We do wish we knew that Kid’s corner was closed for renovations but overall the house was nice.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2023
Recensione verificata
8/10 Buono
Sara G.
25 giu 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Sunny Getaway
This was a great property. It’s a bit smaller than anticipated and I don’t think the “sleeps 9” is accurate.
There was some trouble getting in and we were given the wrong code, but we called and were able to get that sorted after 15 minutes.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2023
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Colleen L.
11 lug 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Quaint Little House
Loved the location. About 2 blocks to beach and 6 blocks to town. Property was a little older, but nice and cozy. A little dust on the wooden bunks (just did a quick dusting so my kids’ allergies wouldn’t act up) and the blinds a bit dusty and missing a few wands so they were hard to open but overall clean. Great shelving in the upper bedroom and bath to lay clothes and toiletries. A little stuffy especially upstairs but once the air conditioner started it was fine. We would definitely stay here again. Perfect little place for my husband and I, 2 teenagers and my mother-in-law.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a luglio 2023
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Marielle S.
25 lug 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Cozy Home with Perfect Walk to Beach & Town
Our time at Sun Haven was wonderful. The location was ideal, just over 2 blocks to the lake and 5-6 to town. Our family enjoyed many games on the big dining table and reading in the chairs in the nook. Overall the home was clean, stocked, and met our needs nicely; a few blinds in the nook were missing the wands to open/close, so our children couldn't open them, but my husband and I could reach the connector to do so. Shores personnel were very easy to contact and responded quickly and thoroughly; we felt valued for sure. Our kids are already asking when we can return and I am sure we will.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2023
Recensione verificata
8/10 Buono
Amanda T.
12 ott 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Nice spot for a girls, weekend
Overall great place to stay. We were having a crafting weekend, so we chose the place mostly based on table space. For 3 unrelated adults it was decent. The 3rd bedroom and 2nd bathroom being up in the attic was a touch too creepy (very creaky, very short ceilings in walkway, very steep stairs) and we opted to make use of the bunk beds downstairs.
The weather was absolute crap when we were there (55 and RAIN), but the location would definitely have been a very nice walk to town and the beach. Ditto for the yard. Looked awesome; weren't able to take advantage this time.
Everything was very clean and worked well, even the stove.
We only ran into 2 issues the whole time, neither of which was critical, but just enough to be a bit irritating.
1) the Smart TV needed a login in order to use apps that weren't already installed (and only a handful of the streaming apps were already there). I had brought a chromecast, so it ended up working out for us.
2) There was insufficient lighting in the main living areas. Not just insufficient for the crafting we were doing, but like, really dark. Obviously the listing photos were taken on a sunny day, which is great, but there were only two table lamps in the living and dining areas and the ceiling lights (while ADORABLE) were utterly useless. Which meant we were opening all the blinds in an attempt to see during the day.
I think it's time to update the chandeliers. But overall great, would totally stay again.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a ottobre 2023
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Ashley K.
11 ott 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Excellent stay
The home is beautiful and worked well for our family of 6 including two young children. It’s close to the beach, town, and the Kids Corner playground. We enjoyed coffee on the porch and reading in the chairs in the nook.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a ottobre 2022
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Steven C.
8 set 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great House Close to Beach and Town
Could hardly ask for a better house and location - about 4 blocks to the beach, about 4 blocks to town - for whatever the group wants to do. Charming craftsman four square with a lot of cool vintage touches - from light switches to door casings and baseboards. The only caution is to be clear the "sleeps 9" description does include 2 on a sleeper sofa.
All in all 5/5...definitely would repeat!