A charming, light filled cottage to rest and relax in and forget the outside world. Cottage is within walking distance of everything you need in South Haven.You can walk to both North and South beaches (each only a mile away), restaurants, antique stores, shops and movie theater or you can relax with a book on our dreamy front porch. Note: Our cleaning crew has highest cleaning standards. Every surface in the house is cleaned and disinfected with highest quality cleaning products. The cottage is an older home, lovely and full of character, but updated for ultimate comfort of our guests, The rooms are painted light colors, full of windows to bring in light and fresh air. The furniture is comfortable but relaxed so guests don't have to worry about kicking back. The dinning room has a large dinning table that can comfortably seat over 12 people so families and friends can linger over breakfast pancakes and coffee or with glasses or wine in the evenings. Most of the rooms are on the first floor. These include the living room, the kitchen, the dining area, four bedrooms, two bathrooms (including the one with the claw foot tub) and the laundry room. This makes it easier for elderly people to access. The second floor houses a large bedroom with a work area, and a large an suite bathroom. Walls are lined with maps and nature inspired art, bookshelves are overflowing with books for our guests to enjoy. The cottage can accommodate smaller or large groups of people. The bedrooms are tucked in, so everyone can find privacy, but common areas are open and large so families can watch movies together on the large TV in the living room, or play board games in the dinning room. The three large bathrooms are updated and comfortable, two bathrooms with showers and one with an antique claw-foot tub for those who love to spend time soaking and pampering themselves. The backyard is perfect for spending time playing games, grilling on the large deck, building bonfires and telling stories into the night. This cottage is over a hundred years old, and reminiscent in style of old European farmhouses. It reminds me of my grandfather's farmhouse on the Danube where I spent my summers as a young girl and I tried to bring the decor that lives in my memories from those tranquil times. The windows are covered in gauzy lace curtains, walls decorated with botanical and landscape watercolors, kitchen items mismatched and bookshelves stocked with books for every taste. Every attempt is made to bring a feeling of a simpler, kinder, more peaceful time. Welcome to our home! The guests have access to the entire interior of the house as well as the front porch furnished with dinning table and chairs and lounging wicker furniture.. The back deck has a large picnic table and a barbecue grill. The large back yard is ideal for games of soccer and football. Also memorable will be fires you will build in the evenings and sing song, tell spooky stories or roast smores! I will always be available for my guest to call with any questions or problems. The house is located on a quiet, shady, tree lined street. It is a short walk from the downtown area, the North and South beach, the children's park and the KalHaven trail. It is a beautifully situated neighborhood, close to everything you'd wish to access while on holiday, but quiet and peaceful so that you feel far from civilization and everyday life. The cottage is centrally located so you can walk anywhere around the town of South Haven, as well as to the North and South Beach, etc. If you wish to venture further and explore surrounding towns, go antiquing, golfing, or wondering through the wonderful artistic communities and the countryside nearby, you can drive as all highways are withing easy access. Our home is part of a wonderful neighborhood, and we are very respectful of our neighbors. We do not allow loud drinking parties and late night revelries. I hope this is something that your group can respect. Please Note: City of South Haven asks that guests are aware “per the City’s zoning ordinance, no fireworks shall be used on the premises of a dwelling unit registered under the Short-Term Rental Ordinance when it is occupied by anyone other than the owner. The fines have also increased to a maximum penalty of $1000.”