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Cozy CottageSuper cute vacation rental - Just 1 block from beach access to Lake Michigan!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
TV
Interior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • North Beach
    10 min walk
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    3 min drive
  • Warner Vineyards
    4 min drive
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    28 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy CottageSuper cute vacation rental - Just 1 block from beach access to Lake Michigan!

Cozy Cottage by Cottages on Wash is the perfect vacation home for your family to experience all that South Haven has to offer. This home is located on a quiet street just one block from the 1st Street beach access to beautiful Lake Michigan. You'll have easy access to the beach for morning walks, swimming, sand play, hunting for beach glass, or evening sunsets. You'll also be able to take advantage of the variety of included bicycles for all ages to make the quick trip to other beach access points or downtown for shopping or a bite to eat. After you've explored the beach and South Haven, you'll be able to relax in a private courtyard or spacious screened-in porch.

Cozy Cottage is adjacent to a sister cottage, Haven Hideaway. Both are intended to be rented separately, with separate entrances and private areas, but could easily be rented together for multiple families or couples to enjoy. Click this link to view the Haven Hideaway property. Haven Hideaway
Enter Property #2111556 to view the Haven Hideaway on the VRBO website

INSIDE THE HOME
This 2-story charming cottage will welcome you the minute you walk in. The main floor has an open floor plan with a fully stocked kitchen, dishwasher, bar/island seating for three to visit while meals are being prepared, a large dining table to seat 6, and a living room with a queen-size pull-out sofa sleeper. Off of the living room is a half bathroom and storage area with many board games, books, toys, and supplies for “kids” of all ages. The main floor also provides access to a separate, finished laundry area with a full-size washer and dryer, and two nice-sized storage areas which have beach tents, chairs, inflatables, cooler, and toys provided for you to use during your stay.
The carpeted stairs from the living room will lead you upstairs where you will find 3 carpeted bedrooms; one with two twin beds, one with a queen bed, and a master suite with a queen bed. The master offers maximum comfort with a smart tv, seating area that also provides a full-sized-sofa -sleeper, large closet with installed organizer, and a full bath with tub. Down the hall from the bedrooms is the other full bath, with tub, as well as a storage closet for extra linens and miscellaneous supplies.

SLEEPING
This vacation home sleeps, 10 guests.
Main bedroom – Queen and pull out full-sleeper sofa (located on the second level)
Bedroom #2 – Queen bed (located on the second level)
Bedroom #3 – Set of Twin beds (located on the second level)
Lower Level – Queen-sleeper-sofa (located in the living room)

OUTDOOR SPACE
Did we mention this home has amazing outdoor space in the form of a large screened-in porch and private courtyard? Enjoy coffee, meals, wine, games, or just relaxing on the screened-in porch any time of day. There is ample seating, with a table and four chairs, as well two additional lounge chairs. If you spend the evening on the porch you can enjoy the ambiance of the Edison lights strung above. Off of the screened-in porch is the private courtyard where you will find the gas grill, a patio table and four chairs, and two Adirondack chairs.
Parking: Parking is provided for 2 cars in the cement pad that is in front of the home, and street parking in front of the home.

EXTRAS
Throughout the home are “extras” that will make your stay more convenient and enjoyable. These include beach items that are stored in the home for your use, a beach cart that is stored in the screened-in porch, and toys and items that are great for inside entertainment. Additionally, if you have young children there is a high chair and pack 'n play in the home, and three different stroller options in the garage, all provided for your convenience.
Guests at each cottage will have access to garage storage that holds items you may need or find useful during your stay; including 4 adult bikes, 3 youth bikes, 1 balance bike, 2 razor scooters, bike locks, multi-tool for basic bike maintenance, and air pump. These are shared items and so we do ask that you keep these items stored in the labeled area.
View sister cottage, Haven Hideaway, at Property #2111556

THE LOCATION
This home is in the perfect location for you and your family or friends to truly enjoy everything South Haven has to offer. It is an easy walk to multiple beach access points, a quick bike ride to downtown, and easy car access to parks, farms, orchards, wineries, and other adjacent beach towns. Make Cozy Cottage your home away from home!

Amenities
2 Smart Tvs with Netflix
WiFi
Central Air
Microwave
Dishwasher
Drip Coffee Maker
Toaster
Blender
Hair Dryer
Games
Washer/Dryer
Gas Grill
Private Courtyard
Screened in porch off the courtyard
Beach Access along North Shore Drive-end of road
1 High Chair
1 Pack n Play
2 Beach Umbrella (1 large, 1 small)
Beach tent
Beach cart
2 Adult Lawn Chairs
2 Child Lawn Chairs
Large cooler
Sand and Water Toys
Bocce ball

Items that are shared with sister cottage, Haven Hideaway:
Bikes (4 adult, 3 youth, and 1 toddler) and 2 Razor Scooters.

Cozy Cottage is connected to a sister cottage, “Haven Hideaway”, and guests of both have access to
garage storage that hold items you may need or find useful during your stay; including 4 adult bikes, 3
youth bikes, 1 balance bike, 2 razor scooters, bike locks, and air pump. Both cottages are family-friendly
in terms of space and furnishings, but also make great spaces for adults or couples.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. You'll find features like a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and North Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Jaqua Realtors - South Haven

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
501553

Cozy CottageSuper cute vacation rental - Just 1 block from beach access to Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage did not disappoint
Enjoyed a wonderful Labor Day weekend with family thanks to the thoughtful added amenities provided. From beach umbrellas, beach chairs, water noodles, toys, games, and books for the children. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charisse K.

Place near the Bluff
Overall we liked the property and loved the toys for the kids, plus bikes. However, it smelled of mold when we entered the front door (downstairs living area was the only place with the odor).there was pink mold in both showers on the walls which was probably exacerbated by no fans in the bathrooms. In one of the bathrooms the paint was peeling off the ceiling and base boards, and the shower curtain had pink mold. We paid a lot of money to stay here, and it was not fair that it wasn't properly maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia C., Urbana, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven 2024
We were a little cramped but nothing can beat time with adult children and grandchildren
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family with small children
The location is perfect! Quiet street, walking distance to beach access and a short drive to downtown South Haven. The cottage is fully stocked with anything you need to make meals (which we prefer to do when on vacation with small children). There are also toys and books for children that my kids loved! The cottage was very clean with plenty of towels and linens for a week. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little Getaway
The home was very clean, and perfectly fit how many guests we had. Location is very close to the beach and downtown. Highly recommend this for your weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ F.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Haven get away
We enjoyed our stay. The facility was what we needed for our weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cyndi b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Good location, nice home, close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on the north side
We really enjoyed our stay. The property was as advertised. We needed a few things that the property manager (Jaqua Realty) readily provided. Location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Positive Experience
Property was clean and spacious. The screened in porch is very nice and there are three bathrooms. The house has all sorts of helpful stuff in it like dishes and beach accessories. You can walk to the nearest beach but the beach is very narrow (private property on right and left marked with metal stakes). It is a short drive, however, to other beaches. We especially liked North Beach and another one close by, I think it was called Packard. We would stay at this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This rental was in a great spot with only a few minutes walk to the beach. One night we took the bikes in the garage down there. The rental was in a beautiful neighborhood too that felt completely safe. The house was very nicely decorated and had enough space for all 4 of us. They had loads of games and books for all ages. We didn't need to communicate with the rental people any more than what the well informed texts and email info gave us. All of us really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Good location. Short drive to town. Quiet. Outfitted with all you need. Lots of games and books and toys for kids. Short walk to beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephanie H.

South Haven
The Cozy Cottage is a small home in a nice, quiet neighborhood. In comparison to other rentals, it is an affordable options. While my family loved South Haven, we were not wowed by this property. There are 3 bedrooms (2 with queen beds and one with two twin beds). The home comfortably fits 6 people. There is a sofa sleeper in one of the bedrooms and in the family room which is how the listing states 10 can stay here. This is a stretch in my opinion. When the sofa bed is opened up, there is virtually no room to walk in the bedroom. The house is cutely decorated but in need of updating. We had a difficult time cooking in the oven as it was dirty and caused it to smoke when in use. There was no exhaust fan or fans of any kind so the smoke was difficult to clear. In addition, the bathrooms upstairs are dated and in need of updates. Overall, this property can get you by but leaves something to be desired. The lack of maintenance and updates brings the quality down. Would recommend for no more than 6 people who plan to eat out vs. cook at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Black River Barn wedding stay
Our growing family needed a place to stay for an extended weekend for a very special wedding. Our children and 3 month old granddaughter had an exceptional time and enjoyed the lake, town and home! You payed close attention to details and we certainly appreciated it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and cute house. The screened in porch was our favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We rented both sides of the property for a family get together. It’s been so long with Covid. We used one side for the adults and other for kids with family’s. There are many trip hazards on this property for my elderly father but other than that we loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

loriann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip. Spent most of the time on the screen porch when home.
Will rent again from Jaq realtors listings. Loved Washington St. and the area. So close to the public beach and used the bikes everyday. Only thing was, we should have realized the pictures of cottage were anhledcto appear larger than it really was. Appreciated the beach chairs, umbrella, and all the kitchen supplies. We had a great vacation there, planning next trip to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Celebration
We really enjoyed ourselves and got to relax
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water problems-but they made it right
I came to South Haven to attend my daughters' wedding on June 11th at South Haven Creations. We checked into the Cozy Cottage on June 9th. When we checked in I was contacted to let us know that the people who stayed before us had a problem with the washing machine and it overflowed so was asked not to use the washing machine. That was fine, I just needed extra towels because I rented until June 14th. Towels were brought over immediately. On Sunday June 12th, sewage water started coming up the kitchen sink and the toilets weren't flushing. I contacted Devon. Within the hour the roto-rooter came, he told us not to use the water. He then had to contact a drain specialist. Deven suggested we go out to lunch on Jaqua. At first I was pretty perturbed, since we were not able to brush our teeth, flush the toilets or wash our hands-but we went to town and went to lunch. Had an enjoyable lunch and hit the shops. Deven kept in close contact with me providing me with updates. She let me know when the drain guy got to Cozy Cottage. And then contacted me again letting us know we would need to move to another house. She provided the new address and access code within minutes. Even though it was a huge inconvenience, packing and moving, the new house was very nice, clean and had running water and laundry facilities. We truly appreciated Devon keeping in contact. And that we were able to move during the daylight hours and not after dark and after some of our guests left so they could help us with the move. Just wanted to give a shout out to Devon for great customer service and righting a wrong. I know there is no way to predict when things like this could happen, but she made it right. I am a frequent vrbo user, and because of her quick thinking and making it right you have kept a customer that often refers people to vrbo. But I will also start referring to South Haven vacation rentals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Area
Nice location and neighborhood. Close to the Lake.

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We were impressed with the details and all the extras offered at this home. A well stocked kitchen, lots of beach supplies, games and bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lillian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Our group of friends stayed in the Cozy Cabin. We walked to the beach, ate in most nights, and had a great time together. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was functional.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
The cottage was perfect for a girls getaway. Check-in and check-out process was easy! Great neighborhood close to downtown and beaches!

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was the best vacation property we have stayed at! The house was amazing, the customer service of the property management team was second to none, and we had everything we needed and then some. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Really enjoyed the location and had everything we needed. It does sleeps 10, just tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

martha s., Bloomington, In

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Cozy Cottage
We enjoyed our stay at Cozy Cottage and wished we could stay longer. The cottage is equipped well and had everything we needed…and more. The kitchen was great and well stocked with basics, like salt and pepper, cooking oil, etc. The beds were very comfortable, with nice linens. We loved the location. It is within walking distance of the shoreline and beaches, but in a very nice and quiet neighborhood. We did have an issue in one of the bathrooms that happened late Saturday afternoon. We called the emergency maintenance number and the repair person showed up and fixed it by 10 am Sunday morning. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021