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Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

South Haven

A family-friendly stay in South Haven awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Lake Michigan and South Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this South Side holiday home include Warner Vineyards and South Haven Center for the Arts.
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What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town

South Beach | 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths | Two Blocks to Beach and Downtown


This recently renovated two-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers family and friends a great vacation getaway. It's located at the center of the best parts of South Haven: Just 2 blocks to South Beach, 3 blocks to town and a short walk to Kids Corner Park. The Van Buren State Park trail begins on Maple, literally outside our front door.


As you enter, the welcoming, enclosed heated/cooled porch provides a quiet space for reading, morning coffee or just watching the day go by.


Main Floor

The main floor features a family space with TV (with cable), fireplace, games and space to gather along with a dining area that has room for everyone. There is a queen-sized pullout sofa in the living room.


Also, on the main floor is a beautiful, fully stocked, up-to-date kitchen with built-in oven, 5-burner gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, large refrigerator, and a breakfast bar. You don't have to bring any utensils to the kitchen…we love to cook, and you will find everything you need for your stay. There is a coffee bar with drip and pod coffee makers and a kettle for hot water. The pantry is usually stocked with tea and coffee (along with a few other seasonal surprises)


The main floor primary bedroom and attached bath offer privacy, a bit away from the main part of the house. There you will find a great place to read, watch TV or just relax.


There is also a half bath/laundry with stackable full-sized washer/dryer



Outside

Enjoy a meal outside on the deck with an umbrella table and chairs. The large fenced-in backyard offers a large fire pit with seating, deck, patio, comfy hammock and a place for kids to play. There is a large gas grill and a charcoal grill. In the shed there are bikes (adult and kid), beach chairs, beach toys and a wagon to take to the beach.


Sleeping Arrangements:
​​​​​​​Main level queen with private bathroom
Head upstairs, past the original stain glass window, and find 3 large bedrooms with ample closet space:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed and walk-in closet
Bedroom 3: Provides a twin/twin trundle bed and a portable crib stored in the walk-in closet for your convenience.
Common Space: Sleeper Sofa

The large bathroom has been fully renovated with two sinks and bathtub/shower plus plenty of space to store your personal items.


Simply put, we have created a home that has all the amenities we look for in a rental and our goal is to make our home as inviting as possible. We enjoy vacationing in this home ourselves and hope it's a place for you to relax with friends and family.

I give permission to SafelyStay, Inc. to verify my identity and check criminal databases in order to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found at www.safely.com/terms. You may receive an email from Concierge@Safely.com to complete your screening. Please check your spam folder for this email, and contact Safely at Concierge@Safely.com, or go to www.Safely.com if you have any questions.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,860 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

501572

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town?

Yep, Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town is a short 6-minute walk from South Beach.

Does Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a charcoal grill, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town?

No, Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Reviews

Idle Hour - Updated Home 2 blocks to South Beach and Town Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home & Great LocationEnjoyed our 3-night stay at Idle Hour. Very comfortable and well-stocked home for our four adults.House was spotless and as shown in the photos. Nicely remodeled with quality appliances, furnishings and finishes. Kitchen was full of most of the small appliances and utensils you would ever need. Many thoughtful touches made for a cozy at-home feeling. Bed in the lower level was very comfortable. Location was ideal for our weekend get-away. Ten-minute walk to downtown and the river. Five-to-ten-minute walk to the lighthouse and beach.Communication and support from the management company was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time with our friends. Loved the sunroom. Upstairs bath space was great. The location is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at Idle Hour. Property just as described. Very clean, well maintained. Enjoyed the location close to the lake.I traveled with several older family members who had minor ambulatory issues. The steep stairs were a challenge.In the future would try to rent a property on one floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
The House was very clean, well appointed, and well maintained. I really appreciated the wagon and beach chairs available in the shed in the fenced back yard. Having separate sleeping on 2 levels worked great for us. Location was great, only 5 minute walk to South Beach, and about 10 minute walk to Town, with plenty of dining options. Would definitely stay in the house again, if we are fortunate enough to get to visit Soth Haven again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idle Hour is a lovely home as well as a great location very near South Beach. We enjoyed everything South Haven had to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. House was perfect for our group, and the amenities were very nice. The location was convenient and an easy walk to the beach and to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Idle Hour is beautiful and has everything needed for a comfortable get-away. The location is close to all interest points and is in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. We had a lovely time in South Haven, and this home made it perfect. One most important detail- the beds are extremely comforable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Idle Hour

We are long time visitors to South Haven. We have always stayed on North Beach. We decided to venture out to the "southside" and we fell in love! The house is a short walk to the beach as well as town. This owner has so many tiny details that make the stay comfortable from every small appliance you can imagine to labeled light switches, wagon, sand toys, and a functioning firepit. We are now south side converts! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

Clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vaca spot

The house was so clean and well stocked (including beach chairs and wagon) The property location is perfect with walking distance to beach, town, or kids corner playground. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Impressively clean, well organized, well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just like home!

We loved how cozy and easy it was to feel at home! The location can’t be beat and being able to walk to the beach and town was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Idle Hour

Loved the accommodation. Host provided nice amenities like the s’mores ingredients. Everything we could have wished for in a vacation home was there. Great location- short walk to the beach and town. Will likely book the house again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little getaway

We loved the location. It was an easy walk to the beach, playground and into town. The house is beautifully decorated and updated. Plenty of space for our little family and the outdoor space was lovely too. The only downside that we had was that the floors upstairs were very very loud which woke up our son the first couple of nights there. But that was really our only complaint. If we needed something, we just texted the help number and responses were extremely quick.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Perfect location, disappointed with cleanliness

This property was a perfect location - an easy walk to South Beach with kids, an easy walk into town, and within a short drive to anywhere we wanted to go. The kitchen, master bedroom and bathrooms are all newly updated and very nice. Our main concern was the level of cleanliness of the property. There was heavy dust caked on ceiling fans to the point we couldn't use them, dust on furniture, under furniture, dusty cobwebs hanging from the ceiling upstairs and one of the bedrooms had a musty smell. There was also a big ant problem in the kitchen and master bedroom/bathroom - ants crawling on suitcase, nightstand, shower, countertop etc. We reached out to the property manager about the ants when we noticed them and they were quick to respond to bring ant traps. They did enter the rental to place ant traps without notifying us they were planning to do so or when. They also booked a pest control company to spray the outside of the house and that person arrived when we had just gotten back from the beach and had all of our beach stuff in the lawn. We quickly had to get everything off the yard, deck, and away from the house because of him spraying. Again, there was no communication this was taking place otherwise we would have planned around this pest control appointment. After some back and forth about the complaint of the rental being so dusty and the ant problem, we were refunded less than half of our cleaning fee.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sharon's stay in South Haven

Very well appointed and equipped house accommodating up to eight people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

STina H.

Family vacation

Lots of fun. Close to beach, town, kids Corner. Did a Lot of bike riding down to state park and Kal-Haven trail. Kitchen was well stock except no dish clothes or dish towels?? Overall the house was clean but cobwebs along baseboards. You can tell it is a rental from the outside as yard was weedy. Back yard has a 2-3 foot strip along back fence and along garage that was all over grown weeds. Overall I would rent it again so nothing drastically wrong. Like I said, we had fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful location, a Wonderful experience

located on a quiet street walking distance from anything you might need this house was full of amenities, clean and a great central location for any of the activities in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Winner!

We loved the house, the location and South Haven!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot

Loved everything about Idle Hour. Perfect location for a short walk to beautiful South Beach and into town. We didn’t have to use the car the entire long weekend The cottage is well-stocked with everything we needed. Updated bathrooms and kitchen are very nice. We took the lower level bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Adult kids took upstairs. The beds and linens were comfortable. Everything was clean. The backyard fire pit is a plus. We used it one night. This was our first trip to South Haven and Idle Hour cottage but it won’t be our last
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan f., Kansas City, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness

It was everything!

Perfect location. Plenty of room for the family. Had a wonderful time in my BEAUTIFUL hometown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot

Great location. Comfortable accommodations. Problems were quickly addressed…a slow draining bathtub and the a/c. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Haven

The convenience of the location is the best. The house suited the needs of 6 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Surrounded by neighbors but privacy is like you’re in your own world. Very cute and comfy place to idle awhile! Great beach, Harbour, bike trail and town access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022