We had a great time staying here, and the house worked out perfectly for our group. The playground in the back was a big hit with the little ones, and being able to walk to the 1st St beach made for great sunsets.
Immaculate and spacious home. Stayed 4 nights with 4 siblings and spouses. Loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. Accommodations and area were ideal for our quick adult gathering Thank you for a wonderful stay.
It was a wonderful stay! The house was awesome and so huge and very clean! We stayed with our family, friends and seven children. The garden is amazing for kids. We all loved the hot tub and the short walk to the beautiful beach! We would love to stay there again! Thank you Sylwester for being such a perfect host!
The property was amazing. The best part was every bedroom was a suite. The kitchen was amazing. The grandchildren loved the play set and the firepit. Evenings on the patio were very relaxing.Everyone wants to go back next year.
The house was very clean, had plenty of beds, provided beach chairs and towels, and had a fire pit for making sâmores. Our family enjoyed our time here.
Very well built and furnished. Essentials available in ample quantities. Very comfortable. Would ask to see "rules" before booking as some are not very realistic.
We had a wonderful stay in this house. It was very clean and well taken care of. It was well stocked with every kitchen supply we couldâve needed. We appreciated the plastic dishes, games and toys for the kids. Every room has its own bathroom with a shower/bathtub, plus a half bath on the main floor. We loved the backyard with the hot tub, fire pit, and volleyball net. There was also a box outside full of outdoor toys, beach chairs and a beach wagon. The owner was very responsive and accommodating. I highly recommend this house!
There were 10 of us with grandparents, kids, spouses,and 4 grandkids (ages 4-8). The house was beautiful just as described. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house has everything. The host was very friendly and helpful. The kids had a blast playing in the yard. It had badminton, balls, a large firepit, hammock, hot tub, and plenty of tables and chairs. There was a beach close by in walking distance. Then there were shops, restaurants, parks and large beaches a short drive away. We had a wonderful vacation and would love to stay there again!
This is our third year back at this property, and it was a great vacation, as always! The owner is very friendly and helpful. He added a hot tub, which was a great surprise for our crowd. The yard is large and shaded with lots of room for activities (badminton which was already set up, frisbee and water balloons to name a few). The beach is a short walk away and was plenty sandy, but the water seemed to have more rocks than we remembered from previous years. The house is beautiful and very well maintained. It was perfect for our group!
Beautiful and well appointed home with many handcrafted details
Sylwester was a wonderful host and we had a great stay! The house is beautiful and just like the photos. Things to know:
Neither of the roads that lead to this home are paved. They are well maintained, but watch your speed and be prepared for some road dust.
1st St Beach, a 5-10 minute walk, is narrow and has steep stairs but not too busy. Dyckman Beach, a 4 minute drive, is a popular beach that has a parking lot and is much wider with fewer stairs.
There are 2 TVs, 1 downstairs and 1 upstairs in the area outside the 4 bedrooms which also has a balcony.
Upstairs, the 2 east facing bedrooms, and the 2 west facing bedrooms, each share a balcony.
There are no ceiling fans in the bedrooms. We bought a fan from Meijer, which is about a 5 minute drive.
The beds are VERY firm and the pillows are very thin.
The bathrooms are beautiful with a night light, heated floors, and lots of storage. The Master BR Shower features a rain shower, but there are no shelves, every other bathroom has a shower caddy for toiletries.
The Kitchen is huge with new appliances and lots of cabinets and cookware - although we couldnât find a working can opener.
The outdoor patio includes 2 tables with umbrellas, a covered glider seat, and a gas grill. The electric started on the grill was a little finicky. Next to the patio, the hot tub is covered with a nice gazebo and maintained daily. The entire area is visible from 1 road.
The back yard is large and has a fire fit.
Extremely clean house about a half mile from the beach with all the extras, including towels, pillows, kitchen utensils, etc. Nice touch with the blue tooth speakers in the bathrooms! Please note that the house does not provide cable TV, which means you'll need to bring your own apps. The internet connection is excellent on the first floor but sketchy upstairs. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The custom woodwork is beautiful. Perfect for family get togethers. The beds are extra firm. Sylvester is very responsive and an extremely nice guy. I highly recommend this house.
.Overdue family reunion week of relaxation and fun
We wanted have a multi generational reunion to see family we haven't seen for years. We also wanted it to be relaxed and fun for all including those in their 70s as well as the kids. The property was great. the main areas were spacious amd beautiful.
The kitchen was terrific with room for a cook and several helpers. With kids, it would have been nice to have a few plastic cups but we brought water bottles and sippy cups.
The backyard was great for kids. There were balls, badminton, sand toys as well as plenty of beach/hot tub towels.
The patio, hot tub, and fire pit were used by all. It was wonderful to have such a good supply of wood (although no kindling).
It was nice to walk to the beach which we did several times.
Overall we thought he place was GREAT.
The owner wrote us an email 1.5 day before we left (with i didnt see until very late the day before we left). He accussed us of breaking all sorts of rules which I feel that we didnât know about or didn't break. He and workers saw us around during we and i feel that they had opportunities to clarify the rules. Better yet, they should have made the rules very clear upon making the reservation. I thought we were good renters... having family dinners and campfires. No parties or being loud or just being wild. The email just left me with a sour taste after an otherwise great experience.
This is our 3rd stay at this property over the last 5 years. The house is in fantastic shape and the owner cares about your stay. Property is as advertised. I would highly recommend.
This property was ideal. It included everything that you could want, including beach towels, toys, chairs, wagon, and backyard games . Location was excellent and a short walk to the beach. We have stayed in numerous places over the years, and this is among the best. It is a 5/5 rating.
Great quality housing for a large group. We had 10 adults & 4 kids (3 - 10). It accommodated all very comfortably. A full bath for each BR ⊠well appointed kitchen ⊠great fire pit & wood provided ⊠easy walk to beach (although we headed to a larger beach near downtown). Itâs a WINNER!
Everything you could ask for...and more! Incredible craftsman ship in this home construction, immaculate, perfectly outfitted with everything you need, plus. Loved the outdoor patio with ample seating, fire pit, badminton. Owner/host is very responsible and helpful!
Beautiful and spacious vacation home for the extended family!
This was everything as advertised. Each room having its own private bathroom was very nice. The house had a very open feel to it so we could all enjoy being together, but not feel on top of each other. The backyard was great for the kids (sand pile, slide, badminton & hammock) and then there was Lake Michigan a short walk away. The owner was very gracious, friendly and helpful. It was a great family vacation!
We absolutely loved our tome in this property. Sylvester was so accommodating to our special needs and our time frame for a hospital bed to be delivered and picked up. The house is gorgeous, with a large master bedroom and en-suite. The rooms upstairs were able to hold up to 3 people very comfortably. The upstairs was great for our kids/grandkids to be on their own and they loved the community living area. The main level had so much open space. Great for all of us to easily move around in; especially nice for playing with the kids and my wheelchair. Very short drive to downtown South Haven and to the beaches on Lake Michigan. This property is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds during peak seasons but close enough to enjoy all the amenities. We will definitely come back again and recommend this home to family and friends.
5 large bedrooms each with a private bath was ideal for our sibling reunion! A 15 minute walk to the lake with beautiful sunsets and a few minutes drive to downtown restaurants, shopping and sail cruises.
We loved our stay at this brand new, European inspired, custom designed house. Every BR was spacious with its own bath. The kitchen was well stocked with dishware, glasses, and appliances. The living area was spacious; the patio grill and outside area worked out nicely; there was a nice supply of outdoor equipment for kids to play in the grass. We played badminton every evening. Couldn't ask for a better place for a large group.
This was the best property we've stayed at along Lake Michigan! The open concept downstairs and the 5 bedrooms, each with its own bath, was great for us, our 3 kids and their families. There was plenty of open space for playing games, etc. outside and it was only a short walk to a nice beach that was away from the main crowds of South Haven. The house was beautiful indoors and out and the host was very responsive. We'd go back there whenever we get the chance again!
The house was beautiful and we loved the kitchen that included coffee, as well as everything needed for some of the cooking we did. The rooms were great with a bathroom in each bedroom. The backyard was nice. Our sons and grandkids (teens) played badminton. We also enjoyed the close proximity to Lake Michigan and took some walks to the beach. The host, Sylvester, contacted us to give us information and he was easy to contact when we had a couple questions. We enjoyed blueberry picking at Bumbleberry Acres, a sailing on "Serenity" through Sailing by Saugatuck, as well as shopping and wine tasting. It was a fun, relaxing, enjoyable family trip!
Immaculate, spacious home with plenty of bathrooms and an easy walk to the beach. Our whole family loved it!! Sylvester was easy to communicate with and showed us around when we checked in. Was a great experience start to finish!