Family friendly walk to the beach and town.

My biggest concern about leaving a great review is that I'll have more competition for our next stay here.What was great about our stay:• The unit is very comfortable, well maintained, and well furnished with kitchenware, coffee, linens (so. many. towels.) and other things you'd need.• So much to keep our 2 year old entertained! Books, puzzles, a table that became a coloring station, a playhouse in the backyard, and all the bubble wands you could ask for—we even got to take some home!• Great proximity to the lake and town, especially if you want maximum walkability and minimal driving, as we did. We only drove twice during our stay: once to get groceries and once to visit friends in Holland.• Barb is a gem of a host and so friendly. It's evident from chatting with her how much pride she takes in making the property a wonderful place to stay.• Access to laundry! Critical for anyone traveling with little ones.What wasn't great about our stay:• It ended.What you might want to know:• Yes, there are 2 bathrooms! (The listing was unclear to us on that point.)• The 2nd bedroom is a bit of a tight squeeze to fit an inflatable toddler bed (as we did) or a larger travel crib. It's doable, but just be aware. Barb kindly provided a pack & play that was too small for our son but would be great for a 1 year old.• Both front and back stairs are a tad steeper than you might expect, but very manageable.Loved our stay and will certainly be back.

We cannot say enough on how much staying here enhanced our trip. We came back to South Haven to vacation with lifelong friends that we vacationed with as children during the 1960's. We loved the quaintness and beauty of this home which has all the amenities you could want. I LOVED that there were tons of thick white bath linens! The 2nd floor B space is arranged nicely with large extended kitchen counter with two stools at the end. Also a breakfast nook with large padded cushions. Very family friendly with childrens toys placed strategically. We also enjoyed the beautiful back yard with privacy. We walked easily to the beach and enjoyed several sunsets there. HIGHLY RECOMMEMEND!

Very convenient location for the beach and downtown in a cute and cozy upstairs apartment. Our toddler loved the playhouse in the backyard and all the included toys and books. Kitchen was well stocked and we had plenty of bath towels and travel toiletries. All that said, I would knock a star off due to the unit itself. It is very cramped and there is furniture in every corner, so when you move one thing or leave a door open, you are tripping over something else. There wasn't really space in the bedrooms to leave open suitcases or set up a travel crib. It worked out but it just always felt tight for our family of four (two kids under three years old). Also, we could really hear our downstairs neighbors all the time and they weren't even particularly loud. And all outdoor spaces are shared with 1-2 other parties in the house. Still a neat space in a cute and distinct old house. It felt overpriced for what we got, but I suspect that is just the price of staying in South Haven in the summer.

This was a wonderful stay in a great location, walkable to the beach and downtown with young kids. The property was well-cared for, very kid-friendly, and had everything we needed.