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Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown

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front entrance and historical markers
view from Indiana Avenue
front entrance
great room
pool table

Overview of Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

South Haven, MI
  • Popular LocationSouth Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationKal Haven Trail4 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Beach5 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Music Room

Nautilus Room

+1

Principal's Office

Secret Garden

3 bathrooms

Garden Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown

The Indiana School will be your home-base for family fun. The schoolhouse is 2 blocks from Kids Corner park, 3 blocks from the blue stairs access to South Beach, and 7 blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping. The Lower School has 4 themed bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and sleeps 14 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out, play pool, or watch TV. The Detention room offers a separate space for the kids to watch TV and play board games. The large front yard gives your family more time to play in the sun. A propane grill and fire pit with seating is available for your use. There is plenty of parking on the property.

For large families, this unit can be combined with the Upper School for an additional 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with foosball table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858708.

Built in 1898, the Indiana School served as an elementary school until 2005. The schoolhouse underwent extensive remodeling in 2006. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. The Indiana School has been designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. The schoolhouse is truly a unique home.

Our weekly rentals run FRIDAY to FRIDAY. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 10:00am.

Property manager

Jennifer Wiley
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. South Haven Lighthouse and Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 7 min walk
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 14 min walk
  • South Haven Lighthouse - 18 min walk
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive
  • North Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 17 min walk
  • Culver's - 4 min drive
  • Clementines - 11 min walk
  • Burger King - 13 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vianney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
calm winter place
Beautiful place. Fun for children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories
This our 4th year renting this property for our family Thanksgiving. Having my family under one roof is a blessing and staying here allows us to do this and make memories forever! Love, love , love it!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cute, and comfortable
Wonderful space to spend time together with family or friends. Close to playground, shopping, and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
28th Annual Sister Retreat
What a great layout. Many places to be within the walls of the schoolhouse. I felt such joy and calm. Playing pool was very thereapeutic for all of us. We also played cards.Some watched football while others were preparing a meal. All in the same space but with alot of space. Many notes and quotes written on the chalkboards. Totally will return. Thank you schoolhouse for the powerful peaceful calm of your estate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gathering as clan
I am so thankful that this property was available for a family gathering that has been long overdue. It was the perfect setup for our needs. The main gathering space is very large and multi-functional so no one ever felt left out of the group, even if you were playing pool or cooking. That being said, the layout of the interior is such that if you did wish to remove yourself for a bit, it was easy to do. Some notes: the property is very clean and well maintained. The charm of the schoolhouse is evident, but it is mixed in nicely with modern updates throughout. The kitchen is well stocked. The location is amazing! A nice, short walk to the beach and/or downtown. We met a lot of very nice people in the neighborhood on our walks. It felt very safe. The owners are quite lovely to work with. I was a bit confused on the lockbox situation, but the owners were right there to help out (it was total user error on my part!). One thing to keep in mind, while there is plenty of hand soap, dishwasher pods, even laundry soap, none of the bathrooms had bar soap, shower gel or shampoo. I always travel with my own soap and shampoo, but not everyone might do that. Everything else (towels, tissue, hairdryers, etc.) is plentifully stocked. All-in-all this was such a lovely property to stay at. I am anxious to return. Especially since it rained the entire duration of our stay and we had no opportunity to utilize the wonderful outdoor amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Wiley

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Kirk and Jen have been spending summers in South Haven for more than 30 years. We are looking forward to making the Indiana School and south beach neighborhood our home. We hope you enjoy experiencing a piece of history by staying in our schoolhouse.

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