2 Blocks to Beach | Block to Kids Park | Fire Pit | Coffee Bar

Welcome to Ashwood Cottage in South Haven, a charming historic getaway for families, couples, and groups of friends. The home blends simple, clean style with the cozy character of a classic cottage, giving you an easy place to settle in after beach days, downtown strolls, or time outside by the fire.



✨✨ HIGHLIGHTS ✨✨

✨ Unbeatable location 2 blocks away from the beautiful Lake Michigan sandy beach and stunning sunsets from the bluff with a view of the lighthouse. Perfect for pictures!

✨ Sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms (the bunkroom is a loft space open to the stairs), 2 bathrooms (the upstairs bathroom is through the back bedroom)

✨ Custom brick paver patio with firepit, cornhole, outdoor seating, and dining

✨ Gas fireplace plus a modern kitchen with quartz countertops

✨ Family-friendly extras including kids’ books and toys, beach supplies, and beach chairs

✨ Large brick driveway for 4 vehicles, WiFi, self check-in, and full sized washer/dryer to make longer stays more comfortable.

✨ 2 Blocks to beautiful Lake Michigan beach access at the blue stairs

✨ 1 Block to Kids Corner park, 5 blocks to the splash pad, 6 blocks to downtown, couple blocks to the Van Buren Trail and about 1.5 miles to the Kal-Haven Trail



Welcome to Seasons of South Haven Rentals, a collection of family owned, operated and custom designed vacation homes where creating memorable experiences and spoiling our guests is what we love most!



✨✨ NEARBY ✨✨

✨ Beautiful Lake Michigan beach access 2 blocks away for amazing sunsets and playing in the sand

✨ Just 6 blocks away, downtown South Haven offers shopping, dining, movie theater, farmers market, seasonal ice skating rink and more within an easy stroll of the cottage.

✨ Lake Arvesta Farms for a fun trip featuring a seasonal water park with floating obstacle courses and giant waterslides, putt-putt golf, pickleball, dining and more about 6 miles away

✨ Spend the day exploring Southwest Michigan’s wineries, breweries or enjoying a round of golf at nearby Hawkshead Links or Beeches Golf Club.

✨ Enjoy seasonal fruit picking, farm markets, and family fun at area favorites like DeGrandchamps Farms, Bumbleberry Acres with farm animals, and Overhisel Orchards.

✨ Van Buren State Park is less than 10 minutes away for beach time, sand dunes, and walking trails. Ride the paved Van Buren Trail from the end of our street to the park for a scenic ride of about 5 miles.

✨ Explore nearby towns of Saugatuck, Holland or St. Joseph charming downtowns, unique shops, local restaurants, and beautiful Lake Michigan beaches.

✨ Enjoy local fishing charters, explore the Michigan Maritime Museum, take a sunset cruise aboard tall ship Friends Good Will, play retro games at Rocket Arcade, or stoll the pier to South Haven’s iconic lighthouse.

✨One block away, Kid’s Corner Park features a large playground, practice baseball diamond for a quick game or flying kites, and beautiful view of Lake Michigan.

✨ Kids love playing in the water at the Friends Good Will splash pad about 5 blocks away.

✨ A 1.5 mile ride to the Kal-Haven 33.5 mile trail. This former railroad trail is great for biking, running, and walking. Or try snowmobiling or cross country skiing in the winter.

✨ Take in winter fun downtown ice skating in the festive outdoor rink next to the cozy outdoor fire place. Or take a 35-45 minute drive to Timber Ridge or Bittersweet for some downhill skiing.



✨✨ LIVING ROOM ✨✨

✨ Cozy living room featuring a stone fireplace framed by a rustic reclaimed wood mantle sourced from a century old barn.

✨ Large windows bring in natural light, creating a welcoming spot to relax or enjoy a movie on the TV.



✨✨ KITCHEN & DINING ✨✨

✨ The modern kitchen features quartz countertops, a stainless steel oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stove, and freezer for memorable meals together.

✨ A large wood dining table is perfect for gathering for meals or family game nights.

✨ You will find everything you need for meals including pots, pans and essential cookware. Knifes, cutting boards, measuring cups and spoons, blender, toaster, storage containers, mixing bowls, basic spices with salt and pepper, kitchen towels, paper towels, and more

✨ Dishes, silverware, wine glasses, stylish non-breakable dinnerware for the patio, serving dishes and barbecue utensils are provided

✨Keurig and traditional drip coffee maker, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, flavored syrups, and more



✨✨ BEDROOMS ✨✨

✨ Downstairs Bedroom: Queen bed, ceiling fan, TV, dresser and connected to the bathroom.

✨ Upstairs Front Bedroom: King bed, vaulted white plank ceiling, exposed wood beams, large windows, cozy bedding, and a cozy seating area to unwind.

✨ Loft Bedroom: Twin bunk bed located between the front and rear bedrooms and open to the stairs. This cozy bunk loft features two comfortable chairs, a TV, and children’s toys and books.

NOTE: This is an open sleeping area without it’s own door.

✨ Upstairs Rear Bedroom: Full bed, vaulted ceilings, TV and coffee bar.

NOTE: Access to the upstairs bathroom is through this bedroom.

✨ Bed linens, extra pillows and blankets, and bedside charging stations are provided.



✨✨ BATHROOMS ✨✨

✨ 2 bathrooms with stylish finishes and spa-inspired custom tile showers.

✨ Downstairs bathroom features a double sink, quartz countertops and tile shower. This bathroom is accessible through the kitchen and/or downstairs bedroom.

✨ Upstairs bathroom features a double sink, quartz countertops and large tile shower with dual shower heads and handheld sprayer.

This bathroom is accessible only through rear upstairs bedroom.

✨All bathrooms include hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, and shower gel.



✨✨ OUTDOOR SPACE✨✨

✨ Create memories outdoors on our custom brick paver patio, complete with firepit and Adirondack chairs.

✨ Fire up the gas grill and eat a delicious meal at our locally made picnic table with umbrella.

✨ Enjoy our large corner lot to play a game of cornhole in the grass.

✨ Beach chairs and toys available to enjoy at the beach a short walk away.



We’d love to host your South Haven stay and help you feel right at home at Ashwood Cottage.



✨ Baby Equipment: To help ensure all equipment meets current safety standards, we do not keep baby gear at the property. We would be happy to connect you with a local vendor that rents a variety of items that are professionally cleaned and safety-inspected at a reasonable rate including delivery and pickup.



✨✨✨Note About Our Historic Cottage: Ashwood is a charming 152 year old cottage. Part of what makes it special is its historic layout. Please take a moment to review the floor plan including our listing photos before booking. As common with homes of this age storage space is limited and the bunk room is a pass-through loft space located between the upper two bedrooms. The upstairs bathroom is located through the rear bedroom. We hope you love this historical home as much as we do as well as the modern updates!



🤍 A Note on Peace & Quiet: Ashwood Cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood with full-time nearby neighbors. The city enforces a strict noise ordinance from 10 PM–8 AM. We kindly ask guests to respect our neighbors at all times and enjoy the calm, restorative setting this property offers.



***Note: Food and/or beverages shown in pictures are for staging purposes only and not provided during your stay.



Please review our cancellation policy and consider travel insurance for added peace of mind.