Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake!
South Haven, Howard County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake! You will delight in the privacy of your own home nestled in the beautiful critical sand dunes of Lake Michigan. The area is small and quiet with dirt paths that all end at the incredible dunes that separate you from spectacular Lake Michigan! The large screened-in, wrap-around porch with a fireplace, allows you to enjoy the outd...
Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake! You will delight in the privacy of your own home nestled in the beautiful critical sand dunes of Lake Michigan. The area is small and quiet with dirt paths that all end at the incredible dunes that separate you from spectacular Lake Michigan! The large screened-in, wrap-around porch with a fireplace, allows you to enjoy the outdoors during any type of weather. The beach is walking distance away giving you the option of conquering the dunes by climbing over them or sneaking through woods to get there. Either way, you end up on the uncrowded, white sand beach where you can lounge, play in the lake or take a walk to nearby Van Buren State Park. (And don't miss the sensational sunsets!!!)Lealiou Lodge is on 1.5 acres tucked away in a wooded area. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, sleeping 9: a queen bed in the master with its own bathroom; a double/twin bunk bed and trundel beds in one room - perfect for kids; and a queen bed in the 3rd bedroom. Ceiling fans are in all bedrooms. There is another full bath up there as well. On the first floor, there is a bedroom with a queen bed, and a full bath.The kitchen hosts a granite island that seats 4, granite counter tops, a dishwasher, complete set of pots and pans and all the dishes and glasses you would need.There is a dining table that will seat 10 for those late night card games! If you feel like watching TV or taking in a movie, there is a DVD player AND a VCR player - lots of movies as well. Board games for family fun out on the screened porch are plentiful too. Firewood is provided for the spacious fire pit in the front yard and if more is needed, it is sold just down the road. The grassy area to the north of the house is ideal for a wiffle ball game, while the sand court behind the house beckons you to a down and dirty game of sand volleyball or badminton. This is a perfect setting for families to spend time together playing games or roasting marshmallows over the campfire.The Lealiou Lodge is available all year long. There are some great family ski areas within an hours drive. Sledding down the dunes and exploring the spectacular coastline while under ice is something you cannot imagine. Then warm up with the wood burning/gas fireplace inside.This is a perfect place for friends and family to gather. Once you have experienced it, we hope you will want to come back year after year. Our family has been coming up here for 30 years. We bought the property in 1996 and camped on it until we were able to build our dream house. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we do.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Fireplace
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Coffee maker
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Beach chairs
- Golf
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Coin laundry
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Free WiFi
- Fireplace
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach loungers
Ski
- Close to skiing
Pool spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's toys
- Playground
- Children's games
- Highchair
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Oven
- Spices
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Firepit
- Porch/lanai
Laundry
- Coin laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling fan
Pets
- Pet friendly
- One pet total
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: non smoking only
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Golf
- Golfing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Winery tours nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,634 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Families love it for
- Kitchen, playground, skiing nearby, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 5:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 28
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- If there is a pet, please please pick up after it!: If there is a pet, please please pick up after it!
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
South Haven
South Haven is home to this holiday home. Michigan Maritime Museum and Michigan Flywheelers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warner Vineyards and Kal Haven Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Nearby locations
- Van Buren State Park 11 min walk
- Michigan Maritime Museum 9 min drive
- South Beach 10 min drive
- Kal Haven Trail 10 min drive
- North Beach 11 min drive
Getting around
- Bangor Station 18 min drive
- Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) 52 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's 7 min drive
- Culver's 9 min drive
- Biggby Coffee 9 min drive
- Burger King 8 min drive
- Taco Bell 10 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake! located?
This family-friendly South Haven holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Buren State Park and Lake Michigan. Michigan Maritime Museum and South Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).