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Private Beach * HOT TUB * Game Room * Secluded Backyard

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, Netflix, Hulu
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, Netflix, Hulu

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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South Haven, MI
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • South Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Glenn Retreat by the Lake

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (20)
The price is €567
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Glenn Retreat by the Lake

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Beach * HOT TUB * Game Room * Secluded Backyard

Glenn Haven Getaway is a 4-bedroom South Haven vacation rental nestled conveniently between downtown South Haven, Douglas and Saugatuck, MI.
This luxury home sleeps 10 (6 beds) and has wonderful gathering spaces both indoors and outdoors for your entire family including a hot tub. Wake up and enjoy breakfast and fresh coffee from our coffee bar while watching deer cross in your wooded backyard before you head over to our private beach to explore the dunes, driftwood, beach stones and waves.
Lunch and dinner can be hosted inside, or al fresco on the front or back patio with a propane grill and fully stocked kitchen at your service. After you’ve enjoyed the perfect Lake Michigan sunset, you can snuggle up to the fire pit and test your own s’mores recipe under a sea of stars—firewood and Adirondack chairs included. Even with rain, you can enjoy the outdoors on the covered front porch on our conversational patio furniture set complete with fire table. The home comes fully equipped with pots, pans, bowls, utensils, glassware, dishes, silverware, linens, bath and hand towels, washcloths, and soap. Starter packs of shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, paper towels, and dish soap are also provided. All rooms are completely furnished and brand new bedding and pillows are provided. Streaming services are available, as well as a plethora of books for the avid waterside reader as well as board games, and puzzles in addition to our new Game Room with Foosball Table. Outdoor entertainment includes basketball, disc golf, and cornhole as well as tennis/pickle ball court around the corner within the association. A professional (Covid-compliant) cleaning is included in every rental package. There are two (2) full bathrooms indoors (one on each level), as well as an additional outdoor shower for those who may want to remove sand after beach visits. A new EV Charger is available for guests arriving with electric vehicles. Details about each bedroom are below to help you plan for your group.
◉ Bedroom 1 “Blue Lake Bound” - First Floor - Queen Bed (Sleeps 2) - attached bathroom
◉ Bedroom 2 “Sail Away” - Second Floor - Bunk bed with top Twin Bed, bottom Full Bed and Twin Bed trundle, plus a Reading Nook (Sleeps 4)
◉ Bedroom 3 “Nature Beckons” - Second Floor - Queen Bed (Sleeps 2)
◉ Bedroom 4 “City Escape” - Second Floor - King Bed | Desk | Reading Nook (Sleeps 2)

Some nearby attractions:
- Glenn Haven Private Beach (walking 5 - 7 min)
- Sunset Park (walking 5 min)
- Douglas or Saugatuck (driving 16 min)

- Downtown South Haven (driving 12 min)
- North Beach & South Beach, South Haven (driving 12 min)
- Kids Corner, South Haven (driving 12 min)

- Nearby Interstates (driving 5 min)
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park (driving 20 min)
- Holland Tulip Festival, Windmill Park (driving 30 min)
- Kal-Haven Trail Head (driving 10 min)
- Van Buren State Park (20 min)
- South Haven Lighthouse, Hollands Big Red Light House, Grand Haven Lighthouse (12 - 45 min)
- Crane's Orchards (driving 15 min)
- Timber Ridge Ski Resort (38 min)
- Bittersweet Ski Resort (43 min)
- Local Vineyards and Wine Tours (varies)

We have taken great care in keeping our home clean and fresh for our guests, and our goal is to make our home as inviting as possible for you and your family. We enjoy vacationing in this home ourselves and hope it's a place for you to relax with your group as well.
If you have a special request or question, please contact us before booking. We may be able to help!
NOTICES:
- Signed Rental Agreement, Copy of ID, Adherence to County, HOA, & House Rules Required. Please be respectful of the neighbors.

- No Smoking, No Pets, No RVs/campers/tents, No Parties/Glitter/Confetti/Taping up decorations, No Local Guests without prior approval. Limit of 5 cars.

- Surveillance cameras positioned outside front door, garage, and back patio for safety. Tampering with cameras will result in immediate eviction.
- Swimming at the private beach is at your own risk. Life Jackets and water shoes are recommended. Please pack your own beach towels. Condition of beach is subject to acts of nature and is not guaranteed.
- The smart TV has access to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime.
- Hot Tub Spa capacity 7 people. Children must be supervised at all times. Please rinse before entering and avoid soaps and lotions in the spa. $150 additional cleaning fee if spa needs draining and cleaning from dirt or suds. Use at your own risk.

- Guest email will be added to quarterly newsletter and may opt-out at any time.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Features include a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 10 minutes from North Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. This vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Katherine Breving

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free firewood
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Tennis
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,876 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 security system, and a first aid kit
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 Registration Number 268

Property is also known as

Stylish Home in Gated Community with Private Beach
Spacious Home in Gated Community with Private Beach
Spacious 4B Home | Gated Community | Private Beach (Sleeps 10)
404217

Private Beach * HOT TUB * Game Room * Secluded Backyard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Beautiful location, very comfortable home. Katherine responded immediately to any of my texts. All the directions for how things work were very clear and all was super easy, making our stay more relaxing. Beach was amazing, saw deer running around the neighborhood, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Haven Family Trip

Great communication from host. The property had everything we needed. Very comfortable place to relax and unwind. Enjoyed the short walk to the natural beach. Loved seeing deer in the yard throughout the day. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Stay

Nice private beach. Overall very happy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for 2 families

So much to do in the gated neighborhood. We walked to the large private beach (plenty of sand) and enjoyed the huge backyard, complete with frisbee golf. The house itself was wonderful. Beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked with what we needed. The hot tub was enjoyed. There is a great Dutch Farm Market nearby with all kinds of produce, ice cream and baked goods. Overall a lovely place without any drawbacks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gitana L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeds expectations

We stayed here for 3 nights, 10 people with children. We were very impressed with each room, area outside, attention to every detail. The house was tidy, had every appliance needed. There were plenty of outdoor and indoor activities for both children and adults. We were very lucky with the weather, so stayed outdoors a lot, therefore had a chance to watch some little animals visiting the area. The private beach is very close. The communication with Katherine was great. We loved the stay and would recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great two-family getaway

Great house in a beautiful location. Beach was very nice and easy to access. Will definitely look for this house when we come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Time

We truly enjoyed our time at Glenn Haven. The gated community gave us a real sense of security, and the beach was great. We could tell the owner tried to think of everything that could make our stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob D., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home setting. Everyone appreciated the labeling, instructions and organization of things in the house. The favorite by everyone was the easy access of the private beach. We elected to really go to no others for our beach time. We had 7 adults and one 7 year old. The dining table was great for eating and playing games. We had two disc golf nuts who loved just being able to pop out and throwfor a bit. Since Glen Haven was in between Saugutak and South Haven, we could easily go either way in a short drive to see food, libations, other fun and shopping. As a recomendation, my 32 yr old son has disabiities and would have benefited from a grab bar in the shower. Since hehas balance and walking issues, we had him stay in the BR downstairs with the bath. Had trouble getting in and out by himself. Thanks for thebeautiful and wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice for family get away

We had a nice time staying here. It was just a few minutes from downtown South Haven. The home is up to date. My grandson loved seeing the deer in the backyard every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy walk to the beach

We stayed with friends (and our kids) for New Years and really enjoyed this place. The neighborhood is great to walk around and an easy trip down to the beach, or just an overlook to see the lake. The kids loved all the ice at the beach and we would definitely like to stay again in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A restful Thanksgiving getaway...

Our family stayed for several days in November over Thanksgiving. The house was spotless and there was more than enough space for the 5 of us to spread out while we were there. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner and the dishwasher made clean-up a snap. We thoroughly enjoyed conversing in the hot tub and the kids liked watching movies and shooting hoops in the driveway. We all took several short walks to the beach to watch the sunset over Lake Michigan and for beachcombing for rocks and sea-glass. This house was comfortable, clean, and very well-stocked. The owners had compiled quite a neat and comprehensive binder of local trips, tips, restaurants, and general info/suggestions that we found most helpful. We'd stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, Quiet, Perfect

So close to Lake Michigan. This was the perfect fall getaway for us. Foliage was at peak color. Host was responsive and considerate. Highly recommend this location. Also recommend shirt trip into Holland,MI to Boatwerks for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in Grand Haven

The house was very clean! There was also a large backyard to hang out. Unfortunately, due to the weather we weren’t outside but there was a hot tub and fire pit as an added bonus. The owner was very accommodating, answered questions promptly, very knowledgeable of the area and offered recommendations to explore nearby. The welcome basket was very sweet and a nice added touch to the stay. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Michigan

Very nice place in a great location. Easy walk to beach and close drive to South Haven for a nice meal and shopping. A lot of animals - deer, rabbits and hawks. Great for nature lovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marge K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls family weekend

From 26 to 80,there was something for everyone. Out doors and in provided a gathering spot for everyone. Drive down to the lake made it doable for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for family group

Hosts were super responsive and helpful. The house was great for our large family with small children—you couldn’t hear noise from one room to another which was awesome for babies with different nap schedules.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coré l., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Our annual girls trip and this was the best place ever! Quiet, nature, beautiful sunset at end of ro

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S., Newburgh

Liked: Cleanliness

A hidden GEM!!

Easy check-in/out process. Nice private area with its own beach access. Clean, comfy, and homey. Low water pressure meant that you could only have 1 water source on at a time (dishwasher, shower, hose, etc). Because you had to shower one at a time, it took the 7 of us in our party over an hour for everyone to have a turn. Conveniently located with access to nearby cities. Spotty cell service in the area. Gated community feels safe. Nice sitting areas inside/outside for larger groups. Peaceful setting with groundhogs, bunnies, and a deer family. Owner provides extensive listing of nearby restaurants, shopping, and things to do! Overall a great experience and one our family thoroughly enjoyed!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B., Noblesville

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC place!

This is a wonderful get away location. Home is incredible with everything you'd need and then some. Great location as well making it easy to get to lots of fun things to do. Enjoyed the beach access as well. Would recommend this location to anyone and everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021