Property Features
air conditioning
kitchen
laundry
outdoor grill
parking
satellite or cable TV
wireless internet
Sleeping Arrangement
Main Floor Primary
1 Queen
Main Floor Guest Bedroom
1 Trundle Bed
Common Space
1 Futon
Description
Featured Amenities:
You will feel right at home in this stylish, sunny bungalow! The fresh, lovely kitchen will lure you into cooking, and the three-season room will be calling you after a day at the beach to curl up with a book and people watch.
Beach access is just two blocks away! Situated on a bluff, this public access is scenic and spectacular! Wonderful views, easy stair access, and located a bit further south down the beach to give you a little more room to spread your beach blanket out! Kid's Corner Park is three bocks away - a great place to picnic under the lush trees while the kids run and play.
A mere six-block walk to town - it's a charming stroll through South Haven's beach-home neighborhoods - where vacationers abound and the feel of summer fun and relaxation is palpable!
A shopper's delight awaits with many eclectic boutiques to choose from. Grab a bite to eat at the diverse restaurants South Haven has to offer. Stroll through the bountiful farmer's market on Saturdays. Feeling adventurous? Head over to Water Street and book a fishing excursion! The choices are nearly endless!
Wind down in the evenings with a short walk from your cottage to the bluff for the spectacular sunsets, then head home to your private backyard, light the gas lanterns, whip up a cocktail at the patio bar, and fire up the chiminea!
Parking: Two Vehicles in Driveway
Pets: None Allowed
Beach Access: Two Blocks to South Beach
Rental Certificate Number: CBR24-0084
- Open Floor Plan
- Two Blocks from South Beach
- Three Blocks to Kids Corner Park
- Six Blocks to Downtown South Haven
- Neighborhood Bluff with Sunset Views
You will feel right at home in this stylish, sunny bungalow! The fresh, lovely kitchen will lure you into cooking, and the three-season room will be calling you after a day at the beach to curl up with a book and people watch.
Beach access is just two blocks away! Situated on a bluff, this public access is scenic and spectacular! Wonderful views, easy stair access, and located a bit further south down the beach to give you a little more room to spread your beach blanket out! Kid's Corner Park is three bocks away - a great place to picnic under the lush trees while the kids run and play.
A mere six-block walk to town - it's a charming stroll through South Haven's beach-home neighborhoods - where vacationers abound and the feel of summer fun and relaxation is palpable!
A shopper's delight awaits with many eclectic boutiques to choose from. Grab a bite to eat at the diverse restaurants South Haven has to offer. Stroll through the bountiful farmer's market on Saturdays. Feeling adventurous? Head over to Water Street and book a fishing excursion! The choices are nearly endless!
Wind down in the evenings with a short walk from your cottage to the bluff for the spectacular sunsets, then head home to your private backyard, light the gas lanterns, whip up a cocktail at the patio bar, and fire up the chiminea!
Parking: Two Vehicles in Driveway
Pets: None Allowed
Beach Access: Two Blocks to South Beach
Rental Certificate Number: CBR24-0084
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Reviews
Page: 1 of 2 Write a ReviewElisabeth
N/A, US
Reviewed: Nov 14, 2024
Property Manager
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This house is in a great location. Quick walk to the beach and about a 10 minute walk to downtown. Loved that we didnt have to drive anywhere. Also, all the amenities you could need were supplied at the house, including beach chairs, wagon, sand toys and even a beach bag. They were super easy to work with and accommodating when I needed assistance. We would definitely rent from Shores Vacation Rentals again.
Eric
N/A, US
Reviewed: Nov 14, 2024
Property Manager
Property
We had a great stay at this house, the space was very cozy and as advertised. Cant beat the location - short walk to Kids Corner, Beach access, and town. Host was very communicative, though we did not need anything during our stay. Kitchen was fully stocked except for basic salt/pepper/spices. Mattress was a little too firm for my liking and the ceilings are low in the bedroom/shower, no problem for us but would not advise for very tall guests. That said, I would recommend staying here for access to all that South Haven has to offer.
Jessica
N/A, US
Reviewed: Nov 14, 2024
Property Manager
Property
Great location a few blocks from the beach and town. When we accidentally locked our phones in the house right when we arrived, I was able to text from my watch and got an immediate response reminding us what the code was. Saved us from wasting any of our weekend getaway time. We would definitely stay here again!
JANICE
FORT LORAMIE, US
Reviewed: Aug 26, 2024
Property Manager
The process went very smoothly.
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Emily G
st louis, US
Reviewed: Jul 20, 2024
Property Manager
They were very helpful and accommodating
Property
We had a great time at sweet retreat! Location was the best. Property was very clean. One weird thing is that we could never figure out how to turn on the tv. Not a huge deal bc it kept us hanging as a family instead of watching tv but may need a guide on how to work the tv. Although it could certainly be user error! Thanks for a great trip!
John
N/A, US
Reviewed: Jul 19, 2023
Property Manager
Correspondence via chat was grea.
Property
Great location close to the lake and downtown. Very clean and well decorated house.
Mary
Richmond Heights, US
Reviewed: Sep 27, 2022
Property Manager
Property
It was smooth.
Megan
Waterville, US
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022
Property Manager
When I was booking Dawn was amazing!
Property
Krista
Batavia, US
Reviewed: Jun 29, 2022
Property Manager
Very friendly and helpful
Property
Sweet Retreat was the perfect location for a family trip. Close proximity to the beach, kids corner playground, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Home was comfortable and truly a peaceful retreat to come back to after a day of fun. We were able to make meals - the kitchen has everything you need and more - and they were generous with cleaning products, paper towels, etc. also very convenient to have laundry within the house to wash our beach towels! We loved it and cant wait to visit again.
Jim
Corydon, US
Reviewed: Jun 4, 2022
Property Manager
Carly was awesome!
Property
We plan to stay at Sweet Retreat again. It was a nice property for the two of us.
Elizabeth
Ellisville, US
Reviewed: Oct 31, 2021
Property Manager
The team members were very responsive on the phone and via email. They were also very helpful and friendly!!
Property
We absolutely loved Sweet Retreat! It was a perfect house for the two of us or a small family. It was clean and so cozy that we didn't want to leave!! We had everything we needed and they were very generous with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. The sunroom was wonderful to sit and read. We used the fire pit outside. The garage was nice to store our rented bikes. The furniture and beds were very comfortable. We really didn't want to leave. Thank you!!
Vincent
Bloomington, US
Reviewed: Sep 26, 2021
Property Manager
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Jennifer
AURORA, US
Reviewed: Jun 18, 2021
Property Manager
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Jennifer
Jasper, US
Reviewed: Sep 15, 2020
Property Manager
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Tess
Grand Rapids, US
Reviewed: Sep 11, 2020
Property Manager
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Michelle
Oak Park, US
Reviewed: Jul 14, 2020
Property Manager
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Jillian
West Chester, US
Reviewed: Aug 20, 2019
Property Manager
It was great. They were super kind and flexible when I asked to change my rental dates due to a family issue. Thank you for letting us keep our vacation!
Property
We loved the house. My sons loved the twin bed and trundle and they actually bonded!
Nick
Fishers, US
Reviewed: Jul 12, 2019
Property Manager
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Erin
Kokomo, US
Reviewed: May 29, 2019
Property Manager
The person I spoke with was friendly and helpful
Property
We have always had a great experience with this property. The only reason we may not return is that Sherman's Dairy Bar may be closing. It's one of the big reasons we choose South Haven over other towns along Lake Michigan.
Nick
Fishers, US
Reviewed: Jul 13, 2018
Property Manager
Property
Overall a great week. We cant wait to come back next year.
Erin
Reviewed: Jul 2, 2018
Property Manager
My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights with our two boys (4 yo and almost 1). In short, this place was perfect. Close to the beach. Close to Kids Corner. Close to town. The home was immaculate and "homier" than I anticipated. Much less sterile than the photos portray. The house had a number of board games and books so you don't have to worry about packing those. The sun room in the front is bright and cheery - a great place to relax while my little ones were napping. We also enjoyed the back patio with grill and firepit. Note: the grill and firepit are on the small. Fine for us, but if you're trying to grill a bunch of steaks or burgers for a big group, it might take a couple rounds.
Property
Finally, Shores Vacation Rental's was super responsive both before and during the trip. Really a top notch experience! This place was beyond expectations... The home was spectacular and Shores Vacation Rentals was really great. Management companies are often difficult to work with, but the service was exceptional. One minor suggestion: the floor was slippery, especially in the center of the living room. Not sure what options you have in terms of cleaning products, but we almost wiped out a couple of times.
Erin
Kokomo, US
Reviewed: May 23, 2018
Property Manager
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We had a wonderful vacation at the Sweet Retreat. It is such a nice little house within walking distance of the beach, the community playground, and shopping/restaurants. The house was very clean and neat and we loved grilling on the patio and the kitchen had everything we needed to make dinner. We also had gorgeous weather during our stay and enjoyed having windows open and sitting on the sun porch.
Susette
Rochester, US
Reviewed: Aug 20, 2017
Property Manager
Didn't really work with any team members because we had no questions or problems with any facet of our reservation process, but the email communications throughout were clear and very helpful. Very good experience! We will definitely check with your company in the future.
Property
We had an absolutely wonderful time staying at 224 Van Buren during the 2017 Blueberry Festival. The house was in a quiet neighborhood, very comfortable and conveniently located to the beach and to town. The weather was picture perfect and we enjoyed watching many sunsets over South Beach, took walks around town and on the beach, took a boat tour up the Black River, and enjoyed cocktails many nights on the Idler Riverboat in town. Most relaxing time and one of the best vacations we've had in a long time. Just heavenly!
Cynthia
North East , US
Reviewed: Jun 1, 2017
Property Manager
Very helpful.
Property
Just the right size for us. Very comfortable.
Frank
Geneva, US
Reviewed: Oct 15, 2016
Property Manager
Things are well done. I did have to call to receive my email for check-in. Don't know what happened there.
Property
Had a great time.
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