South Haven vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in South Haven

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Guest favorite

Cottage in Pullman

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Herrington Cottage

Come and relax at our private lake cottage on a half acre of land on Lower Scott Lake, only 20 minutes from South Haven and Saugatuck. Our rustic cottage has two bedrooms, full bath (shower only), fully equipped kitchen, and a relaxing living room with great views of Lower Scott Lake. Relax on the new screened in porch or deck with a good book and a glass of wine from one of Southwest Michigan's local vineyards. Enjoy the local shops, art galleries, breweries, restaurants, golfing, and beaches.

Dec 18 – 25

ﺩ.ﺇ391 per night
Guest favorite

Tiny home in Holland

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Away From it All

*HOT TUB IS ALWAYS OPEN* if you do want to stay during the off season, get ahold of me New for 2024 A FLUSHING toilet ! You'll love this unique and quiet escape with your favorite person or by yourself, just to get Away from it All! This is a very quiet private setting for you to unplug and enjoy yourself . Relaxing is the theme, starting with a nice soak in the hot tub a shower outside and then a good night sleep In a very comfy King size bed. Away from it All is exactly what you need!!

Nov 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ593 per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in South Haven

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Blue View Too-Beach, Lake Views, River, Downtown

SIT ON THE DECK/GO TO THE BEACH/GREAT VIEWS/AMENITIES/COLD AC! attractive 2 bedroom cottage (500 Sq. Ft.) located adjacent to Packard Park with it's sandy beach. Bring your flipflops and head to the water! Living space, 2 beds/1 full bath/a beautiful kitchen w/ Washer/Dryer. Large deck to sit and relax and watch the sunset. Wifi, TV, Beach chairs, umbrellas, toys, towels, BIKES included Come be at home with us! Not just a rental, this is a home! **ADJACENT 4 BED HOUSE ALSO AVAILABLE**

Oct 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ849 per night

Popular amenities for South Haven vacation rentals

Stay near South Haven's top sights

South Beach46 locals recommend
Clementines71 locals recommend
Michigan Maritime Museum30 locals recommend
Meijer40 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter17 locals recommend
Sherman Dairy Bar56 locals recommend

South Haven beach vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Michigan City

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 339 reviews

Best Deal In Michigan City 1.3 miles to Beach

Sep 16 – 23

ﺩ.ﺇ1,223 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Gary

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviews

Spring Weekends at Woodland & Beach 3bd in Miller

Aug 27 – Sep 3

ﺩ.ﺇ862 per night
Superhost

Home in Michigan City

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews

Best Lakefront Views-Top Beaches-Paddle Boards

Apr 27 – May 4

ﺩ.ﺇ2,653 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Fennville

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

Glenn Fern Cottage - a peaceful beach getaway

Dec 12 – 19

ﺩ.ﺇ1,283 per night
Guest favorite

Home in New Buffalo

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Private Beach Bonfires! Tons of Parking!

Jan 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ1,186 per night

Apartment in Gary

4.56 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

French château -literally 150 steps from BEACH

Apr 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ466 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Michigan City

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

9th St House, Near Nat’l & State Dune Park & Beach

Apr 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ573 per night
Superhost

Home in Michigan City

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

4bd Artsy House, Urban & Beach, near Nat'l Park

Apr 25 – May 2

ﺩ.ﺇ912 per night

South Haven fishing vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Tiny home in Spring Lake

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Welcome to The Loft. Life, on Ferrysburg time.

Feb 7 – 14

ﺩ.ﺇ395 per night
Guest favorite

Villa in Michigan City

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews

Steps from the beach. Entire beach villa renovated

Feb 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ459 per night
Guest favorite

Home in South Haven

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Family Friendly | Spacious Backyard | Beach Access

Oct 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ1,308 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Decatur

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 254 reviews

Romantic Couples Lake Escape

Aug 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ570 per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Gary

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Neon Dunes Vista Beachfront Cottage

Nov 6 – 13

ﺩ.ﺇ499 per night
Guest favorite

Farm stay in Hudsonville

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 210 reviews

Bird's Nest Cozy Farm Getaway

Aug 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ371 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Spring Lake

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 505 reviews

SUPER LOW Rates! Best Value in the Area 4 Biz Trvl

Dec 16 – 23

ﺩ.ﺇ427 per night
Guest favorite

Barn in Allegan

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

The Barndominium @ Riverwatch

Dec 25 – Jan 1

ﺩ.ﺇ507 per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Cassopolis

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 309 reviews

The Hideaway on Mitchellii Lane

Aug 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ294 per night
Guest favorite

Home in South Haven

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Driftwood Shores: Some May & June 10-20 still open

Feb 24 – Mar 3

ﺩ.ﺇ1,872 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Lakeside

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Adorable couples escape with year-round hot tub!

Oct 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ929 per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in South Haven

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 207 reviews

Open All Year-Sleep 12/4 bdrm Cottage+Guest house

Nov 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ888 per night

South Haven house rentals

Guest favorite

Home in South Haven

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Endless Lake Michigan. Cozy & Spacious w/ Hot tub!

Oct 25 – Nov 1

ﺩ.ﺇ2,301 per night
Superhost

Home in Saint Joseph

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviews

Cozy & Clean Entire Home in Saint Joseph

Feb 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ518 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Vandalia

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews

*New Renovation!* Couples, Private, Country, Cozy

Dec 21 – 28

ﺩ.ﺇ652 per night
Guest favorite

Home in South Haven

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Private Pool 5 Minutes From Lake Michigan

Jan 25 – Feb 1

ﺩ.ﺇ2,851 per night
Guest favorite

Home in South Haven

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Recess at Evergreen Bluff

Apr 26 – May 3

ﺩ.ﺇ816 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Kalamazoo

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Artist's Home, private level in quiet neighborhood

Aug 11 – 18

ﺩ.ﺇ337 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Benton Harbor

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Panoramic Lake Michigan Views Perfect Location

Dec 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ2,535 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Holland

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 320 reviews

On The Bay is ready for relaxing

Mar 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ625 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Benton Harbor

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Lake Michigan Views | Hot Tub | 4mi to St. Joe

Feb 16 – 23

ﺩ.ﺇ1,418 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Belding

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

LUX Lakefront/Decks/Firepit/BBQ/2 Kayaks

Nov 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ483 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Saugatuck

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

Far Gaze Point- 1931 Family Cottage

Sep 18 – 25

ﺩ.ﺇ622 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Galesburg

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 336 reviews

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Eppstein House

Aug 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ2,270 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in South Haven

Total rentals

520 properties

Rentals with a pool

140 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

100 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

450 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

11K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

ﺩ.ﺇ184 before taxes and fees

Your guide to South Haven

All About South Haven

A beach town and working harbor for more than a century, South Haven is one of the most agreeable getaways on the Lake Michigan lakeshore. The most famous of its stretches of soft sands is South Beach, where visitors swim in sight of its famous red lighthouse. You can tour the Michigan Maritime Museum’s exhibits, or make a reservation to sail out onto the lake on its tall ship. Inland, the bike and hiking trails stretch for miles, and they’re as popular in autumn as they are in the snowy winters and the flower-filled spring (Holland, Michigan’s annual Tulip Time Festival is just 30 miles away, after all). Active travelers can also spend a day away from the water at the raceways, horse stables, and golf courses. Or do what most people who escape to South Haven do: simply slow down.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in South Haven

Summer is definitely the ideal time to visit the Lake Michigan shore. The temperature varies from the 70s through the low 90s Fahrenheit from June through August, but the lake tempers the heat. As you may expect from a land of lakes and rivers, in late summer the humidity spikes, and rains are frequent, so pack rain gear as well as sunblock and mosquito repellent.

April and May are cooler — think high 50s and low 60s Fahrenheit — but still pleasant, and autumn, which begins mid-September and lasts through November, is glorious, with crisp air and brilliantly colored foliage. Winters stretch from early December to March. During those months, temperatures below the 40s Fahrenheit are the norm, and the lakeshore effect brings freezing winds and snows.


Top things to do in South Haven

Saugatuck

Just 20 miles north of South Haven, Saugatuck has the air of a perennial resort. Its charming downtown is the culinary capital of the coast, and between meals you can stop in at craft breweries and art galleries. The city is also considered the Provincetown of the Midwest, with numerous LGBTQ-friendly campgrounds and gathering spaces.

Kal-Haven Trail

This flat, wooded trail extends 33 miles between South Haven and Kalamazoo, with bridges and towns along the way. A former railroad, its crushed-rock surface is free of steep inclines and easy for bikes and wheelchairs to navigate. In the winter, cross-country skiers leave their stripes in the snow, and some snowmobiles travel as far along the route as they can go.

Fruit picking

Southern and western Michigan is the Midwest’s fruit bowl, providing three seasons’ worth of berries, stone fruit, and apples. U-Pick farms are scattered around South Haven, and the city hosts an annual blueberry festival. Even if you can’t fill your suitcase with fresh cherries, you can pick up pastries and jams for the journey home.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in South Haven?

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in South Haven. From over 40 condo rentals, over 350 house rentals to over 40 cottage rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in South Haven?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 240 vacation rentals in South Haven featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in South Haven?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in South Haven. Choose from more than 100 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

  • How much does it cost to stay in house rentals in South Haven?

    Experience the best of South Haven with our house rentals, starting at about $80 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Are there South Haven vacation rentals on Airbnb with pools?

    Yes! Dive into the perfect getaway at one of over 140 vacation homes with pools in South Haven, available on Airbnb. Make a splash and soak up the sun in style!

  • Do house rentals in South Haven have a bbq area?

    Absolutely! We offer over 190 house rentals with a bbq area in South Haven. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do house rentals in South Haven have self check-in?

    Absolutely! We offer over 110 house rentals with self check-in in South Haven. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do house rentals in South Haven have a gym?

    Absolutely! We offer over 10 house rentals with a gym in South Haven. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Are there family-friendly house rentals in South Haven?

    South Haven has more than 340 family-friendly house rentals. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

  • What are the most popular amenities for House Rentals in South Haven?

    Enhance your stay in our House Rentals with the most popular amenities: over 110 homes with self check-in, over 10 homes with a gym, over 190 homes with a bbq area, and more. Indulge in the ultimate retreat, tailored to your preferences.

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