3 Miles from Lake Michigan and Lake Arvesta, right down the road from the Black River and KalHaven Trail

Escape to the countryside without sacrificing convenience at Country Haven, a beautifully remodeled 100+ year-old farmhouse tucked away on over an acre of private land — just minutes from beaches, wineries, breweries, and outdoor adventures!

6 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 14

Dog Friendly (No Pet Fees!)

Fire Pit + Indoor Fireplace

No Cleaning Fees

High-Speed WiFi | Smart TVs

Garage Game Room + Outdoor Games | Old School Nintendo

Perfect for families, groups, retreats, and get-togethers

Available year 'round!

>Fully remodeled with modern touches & luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout

>6 spacious bedrooms (sleeps 12 in beds, up to 14 with air mattress)

      ...Upstairs: 4 bedrooms (2 queens, 4 twins)

      ...Main Floor: 2 bedrooms (2 queens)

      ...Mattresses from Helix, Lull, Casper & Twilight – all cozy, all quality

>3 Full Bathrooms

      ...One with a jetted Jacuzzi tub and walk-in entry

      ...Three with full showers

>Fully stocked kitchen with large island and bar seating for 12

      ...Stainless appliances, Keurig (carafe & single), drip coffee maker, blender, kids’ dishes & sippy tops

      ...BONUS: Second full-size fridge in mudroom for beach drinks!

>Cozy living room with dual reclining couches, 70” Roku TV & JBL Bluetooth Sound Bar

>Front game room with 50” Roku TV, retro Nintendo, board games & cards

>2 Furnaces + 2 Central A/C Units = Comfortable year-round climate control

>2 full-size washers & dryers in mudroom

>Natural gas indoor fireplace

>Over 1 acre of mature trees and a large variety of flowers/shrubs (previous owner was locally known as the "the flower lady!")

>Fire pit with Adirondack seating for cool, crisp nights

>Deck with both propane & charcoal grills

>Sunken greenhouse

>Tons of parking for cars, boats, trailers & snowmobiles

>Garage Game Room: Ping pong, magnetic darts, yard games (cornhole, bocce, yard dice, ladder ball, spikeball, velcro catch, more!)

>Beach gear included: toys, mats, chairs, games

>Winter-friendly: Snowmobile the Kal-Haven Trail, park in the garage

**3 miles to North & South Beaches of Lake Michigan

**<1 mile to Kal-Haven Trail, Black River & Lake Arvesta

**Minutes to Three Blondes Brewery, HawksHead Golf Course, local wineries, restaurants & shops

Celebrating something special? Ask about our Romance, Anniversary, or Birthday Packages!

Want extra fun? Rent a beach buggy and cruise from the house to the shore in style!

Note: Ring camera with motion detection covers the parking area and side door only, for guest safety and peace of mind

Bed and Bath Linens, Toilet Paper, Hand Soap, Dish Soap, Dishwasher Pods, 1 Roll of Paper Towel, Starter Pack of KCups, Hair Dryer, Propane for the Grill

You will need to provide beach towels, paper plates, charcoal, food.... and such if so desired.

Contact us today with your dates of choice, minimum 2 night booking. Once your booking is accepted, you will need to provide a copy of your drivers license via email and will need to sign an electronic rental agreement (as see below). We accept payment via Venmo/Cash App/Paypal.

 

Rental Contract

What you need to know about your stay…

Check-in/Out:   

Check in is at 4:00 pm. Check out is at 11:00 am. Please be advised you need to be strict on checkout times. If you are over 30 minutes late, on your checkout time, you will be charged $50.00 per hour, unless other arrangements have made in writing.

Security Deposit:

We require a $200.00 security deposit to help protect the property and items located within the property. Upon check out we will inventory the property and condition, if acceptable, you will be refunded either all or part of your security deposit within 7 business days. If the premises appear dirty or damaged upon Check-in, you shall inform us immediately. Please help keep the property and its furnishings in good order, and only use appliances for their intended purposes.

Cleaning:

We want this to be your home away from home but do appreciate that we have so many great renters that take excellent care of the property. We ask that you make sure all the dishes are cleaned, or, at least, being cleaned, in the dishwasher. Counters should be wiped off and clean of any debris. Please strip the beds that have been used, so that we can clean them and all dirty towels are to be placed in the mudroom. We will sanitize and clean the whole house and wash all of the bedding and towels. If for some reason things are not left in this order, or if you do not follow the move-out checklist, you could be charged a fee of up to $200.00 from your security deposit.

Pets:

Dogs are allowed with prior approval. Please utilize the doggie gear in the bins in the mudroom that has dog blankets, throws, etc. for use on any furniture, as well as doggie bags for their DOO-DOO! Please pick up after your dog! You can throw all bagged waste in the trash can at the road. If you do not pick up your pet waste, you will be charged a fee. We also ask that any dogs NOT be in the one room with the new carpet. IF you must leave your dog in the home unaccompanied, please crate in the mudroom. Thank you! 

Smoking:

No Smoking Inside! No exceptions. If you or anyone in your party is caught smoking in the house, you will be required to leave without compensation for nights lost and will lose your security deposit. Additionally, no marijuana is permitted inside the house – if it is found, you will be charged an extra cleaning fee and rental fee for ozonator if needed to remove the smell. You can smoke outside, but there must be no trace or you will be responsible for the extra cleaning fees.

Neighbors and Guests:

Please respect all fellow neighbors and guests that might be around. We want you to have fun and enjoy your stay but please refrain from vulgarity and being loud after 10:00 pm.  

Number of People:

There are no more than fourteen people allowed at the cottage due to the size of the cottage, the number of beds, and septic. If there are more than fourteen people, you will be required to leave immediately and will lose any paid rent and security deposit.

Backyard Games/Beach Toys:

To help protect the woods and natural setting you are not allowed to discharge any fireworks or guns. The garage has a collection of yard games and beach toys for your use, please if you take them from the garage, we just ask that you put them back. We also recommend you bring beach towels as we do not permit towels to be removed from the house.

Firepit:

The firepit in the backyard should NEVER be left unattended when in use. Please ensure that you are in control of your fire at all times. Please do not SIT on the rocks or prop your feet on the rocks for your safety. Do not put anything in the fire pit besides wood to burn. 

Natural Gas Fireplace:

The natural gas fireplace emits a LOT of heat! Please be careful with children around as it can get hot to the touch. Please make sure it is turned off when you leave the home and when you are go to bed for the night!

Water/Septic:

This cottage is on a well and septic system. The mineral content is high and at times may emit an odor. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog if improper material is flushed. Please DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at any time. If this occurs and a clog results, you could be charged for damages.

Liability:

This home is privately owned, and we are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. We are not responsible for the loss of your personal belongings or valuables. 

Contract Terms/Cancellation:

We have a strict no refund cancellation policy.

Payment:

When we receive your contract along with a payment, we will hold your reservation. 

Have Fun:

Most importantly have fun! Enjoy the times with family and friends. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you during your stay. If you have any special requests, we will do our best to accommodate you or set something up for you during your stay.  

Property Address:

01885 71 ½ St, South Haven, MI 49090

Thank you! We hope you enjoy your vacation!!!

Check Out/Check List

We ask that you follow these simple steps at checkout.

 No Smoking Inside, if you smoked outside, please pick up any evidence

 Clean up after your dog inside and outside 

 Put all used towels & sheets from the beds that were used in the mudroom            

 Remove trash from all waste bins inside – place all the trash in the bin by the road            

 Put all used dishes in the dishwasher, and please run                

 Empty the fridge/freezer/cupboards of whatever you brought (there may be some condiments and items in the fridge/spices in the cupboards upon check-in, feel free to use!)

 Wipe down counters and appliances used (stove top, toaster…)
 Each night, clean up around the fire pit making sure all fires are put out, put down all umbrellas, and pick up any garbage

 Please put any yard games/beach games away in the garage

 Please clean the grill after each use

 Please leave the thermostat at 50 in the winter and 70 in the summer upon checkout

We appreciate your help in these areas. If there is a problem with any item, please contact the owners immediately. You are responsible for any missing or broken items. We do complete a checklist before and after each rental. If any of the above items are not completed, you will be charged part or all of your security deposit, plus additional damages.

Overall it is our intent that you would have a great time and enjoy yourself. We understand not everyone is perfect, and things get missed time from time, but please respect the property and personal items within the cottage.

I have read and agree to what is expected of our party during our stay and will abide by it and be held responsible as the renter.

Thank you! We hope you enjoy your vacation!!!