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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 892 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

South Haven, MI

South Beach
6 min walk
Brix Corner Oven
7 min walk
Bangor Station
18 min drive
Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
40 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!

Firefly Cottage (formerly known as Castle Made of Sand)

Get a needed break this season at this beautiful, ideally located vacation rental just a short walk from South Beach and downtown restaurants and shops. A truly unique backyard experience awaits with perennial gardens, a covered porch, and a firepit to enjoy...

INSIDE THE VACATION RENTAL

The main floor of this charming two-story home offers a fully equipped and updated kitchen, dining room with a large dining table, and a cozy living area with wifi, Roku TV and Blu-ray player as well a selection of books, games, DVDs and puzzles for your family's entertainment. Kitchen amenities include a Bosch dishwasher, ample supplies & accessories, and a new gas range. The main floor also features a bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom with a jetted tub, and full laundry. Upstairs you'll find two well-sized bedrooms and a bright and cheery second full bathroom. The comfortable queen bedroom boasts a new memory foam mattress while the room next door features two full beds and a play nook.

SLEEPING

Bedroom 1: Main level queen
Bedroom 2: Upper level queen
Bedroom 3: Upper level queen and a full

OUTDOOR SPACE
Enjoy a cup of coffee or one of your favorite drinks on the Adirondack chairs on the front porch. The back yard is a private oasis offering outdoor dining with a gas BBQ on a paver patio alongside a comfortable hammock and covered porch which provide a relaxing destination after a day at the beach. Finish the day with s'mores and campfire stories in front of the firepit. All of this is surrounded by lush perennial gardens making this set truly one of a kind.

LOCATION This vacation rental is a short walk to South Beach, Kid's Corner, and downtown. You can't beat the ability to stroll to eateries and watering holes after a fun and relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy the shops and fun of downtown along with the beautiful marina and maritime history that only South Haven offers.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from South Beach. You'll find features like a water park. The vacation home includes amenities such as a jetted tub and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park
Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and South 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
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Jetted
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV
Games

Outdoor areas

Porch or lanai
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

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
Marina nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Sledging nearby
Power boating nearby
Winery tours nearby
Casino nearby
Birdwatching 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: 987 sq ft (92 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

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Prime Location To Michigan

Prime Location to Downtown Lake Michigan!

Prime location to downtown and Lake Michigan! South Haven

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Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Lee C., Livonia, USA

17 Sept 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James B.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Friday morning while setting in the living room a young man showed up driving a dark colored car walked up sees my car looks in window sees a 12year old girl setting on the couch and without knocking proceeded to unlock the door and tried to enter. I stopped him but he kept saying he was there to check the plumbing. This is not acceptable. He had the codes and could enter at any time. I won't be staying again

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

25 Jul 2023

Great Location

Property was in a perfect location. 5 Blocks from downtown; 3 blocks to Van Buren Street Overlook/Beach on Lake Michigan. Beautiful sunsets and lots of dining/bars/shops in town. Nice links golf course within 10 minutes. Property management was responsive via text regarding request for maintenance. Furniture was dirty and Fridge needed cleaning from previous guests who left food behind. Going up/down the stairs you had to duck down.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Beth C., Avon, IN

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for families, walkable to downtown

Great location to kids corner and south beach. Inside was clean; but wish the back yard and patio were in better shape. Patio needs power washed along with furniture. Spiders and webs around all entrances. Just need to vacuum those guys up. Would we stay there again? Yes!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Our family of 6 had plenty of space, house was clean, beds were comfortable and the home had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Great location too! Would stay here again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan A., St. Louis, USA

7 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house

We stayed here with our 4 children (ages 2-7), and it was great! It was in a great location walkable to the beach or downtown and just blocks from Kids Corner (which unfortunately was getting revamped during our stay). The house was clean and had everything that we would need. We greatly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan M.

30 May 2023

Good location but needs some love

Home worked well for 4 adults and 4 kids to enjoy when not at beach or in town. Backyard has good space but needed some tree and bush maintenance and firepit on images was broken and laying in pieces on ground unusable. Somewhat a hazard that should have been removed at the very least.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 6!

The place was clean. 2 full baths was great for our 4 kids (11 and under). AC worked great! Bedroom downstairs gets a little chilly compared to the upstairs so plan accordingly. Stairs were a little steep going upstairs. Kitchen worked great. Plenty of pots and pans to cook with and a good amount of storage space for groceries. Wonderful little gift-package on the table greeted us when we got there. Upstair ceiling heights could be troublesome for over 6' tall. Our kids had no problem. The place worked great for us. Beaches are super close. We went over Labor Day Weekend. Make your restaurant reservations well in advance. Most of the restaurants downtown wouldn't do carryout because they were so slammed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley B.

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This rental home was very clean and in a great location! Very close to the beach and town. Easy access to everything! My only complaints would be that there was no storage or dressers/closets for clothing, shoes, etc and the landscaping needs attention… a bit overgrown. Overall, it was a good property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patty S., Chicago, IL

7 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We had a group of 7, plenty of room for our group to spread out. Nice kitchen, well stocked. Wish the owner had beach gear (wagon, chairs, umbrella). Had an issue with the floors being dirty but the management company responded very promptly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennica W.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lakehouse Spot!

My husband and our son visited SoHa for the first time during the summer of 2021 and knew we needed a return trip. We brought my parents along this time and they loved the lake life. The location of this house was ideal, nice walks to both the beach, town, and amazing playground. The house itself was well equipped with all of the basics, which helped keep packing light. Spices, full kitchen with every utensil and cooking item needed, laundry pods, and plenty of clean white linens. I loved the subtle beach decor. We played scrabble one night from the game shelf and my mom read a book from the home library. There were even toys for my son in the garage, like sidewalk chalk, a wagon, and water guns. The backyard was getting a bit overgrown but we enjoyed the space regardless and had a fire one evening, too. The front porch chairs were a hot commodity and it was nice to relax there and watch other vacationers walk and ride by. Would recommend this home to any family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

7 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Firefly Cottage

We loved our visit! It was a family reunion with our 90 year old Dad- cousins and Auntie. We grew up in the summertime with 2 cottages on Lake Michigan next to each other a bit further south. The backyard is cozy, sweet and perfect for barbecuing for a family gathering. The house is adorable/beds comfy and well appointed with all the details such as plenty of cooking utensils/plates/silverware/ glass ware/ spices etc. Super close to the beach and downtown. Extra props to Allison at Jaqua Realty who let us push our visit out one nite due to two canceled flights from Los Ángeles. We would love to stay here again next year and highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

8 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach-tastic

We had a great time vacationing in Soho. The house was comfy, well equipped and the location was great! Close to the beach, the corner park, and not far from downtown. Enjoyed the outdoor space in the evening! Overall a great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna S.

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This was a great location. Good house for a single family or 2 small families. The house needed some basic updates that would greatly improve the property. But the location made up for any shortcomings.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Susan

28 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Just What We Wanted

This quaint house was perfect for us! Great location. Walked to everything once we arrived. Nice, quiet street. We will be back next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

27 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home with lots of SOHA charm

Awesome experience

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mireille W.

26 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Post Covid family get together

We had a fabulous week enjoying the beautiful Michigan weather, the quaintness of South Haven, and just time with family after a long year. The house met all of our needs And was in the perfect location where we were able to walk to the beach and walk into town. The backyard was a lovely spot to gather with other family members renting a different house. It had all the amenities we needed. It also had many extra things that other places have not provided in the past. These were things such as paper towels, coffee and filters, spices, laundry detergent, and even hotel style soaps and lotions. We would highly recommend this house and will be back again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Austin O.

12 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Clean, close to the beach property. A little dated, stairs were very steep and skinny, presenting a little bit of a hazard. The rest of the house was fine.

10/10 Excellent

Janie S., Middletown,OH

8 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

South Haven Family Adventure

The house was very clean and inviting, but lacked some items we needed. The kitchen needed some foil wrap/saran wrap, the living room needed directions for the remote and the upstairs bathroom needed some shelf space. There was a ROKU remote and a regular remote, so we had to figure out which to use. We never did figure out how to get regular network programs. The WiFi password was also incorrect, so we had to call to get that. There was a 12-hour power outage and we could have used some more flashlights or some candles. The neighbors indicated this happens regularly, so some source of lighting would have been nice. The light bulb in the downstairs bedroom lamp went out and there were no replacement bulbs. There were just a lot of things that could have been better if we had some instructions printed out. Overall, we enjoyed our stay in Michigan and the weather was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021