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Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown

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dining and kitchen
great room
foosball & pub table
media center TV room
science room queen bed

Overview of Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Little House in the Big Woods

Science Room

Teacher's Lounge

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
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 Upper School has 3 themed bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and sleeps 8 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out and play foosball. The Media Center has space for watching TV and playing 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 Lower School for an additional 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with pool table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858557.

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.

Please note there are 3 flights of stairs to access the unit.

Property manager

Jennifer Wiley
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
front entrance and historical markers
Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (186 reviews)
Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this vacation home is near the beach. Warner Vineyards and Kal Haven Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Haven, MI

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

Max S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great time in South Haven
We have stayed here consistently each fall. It's a unique and lovely place to stay. It is large and will suit bigger groups, but still feels very cozy. The owners are very pleasant and the town feels like home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pals Weekend
We were so glad to find this unique schoolhouse for our Pals weekend! Nicely decorated bedrooms, beds were super comfy, dining and living room are very large with great space to hangout. And a huge master bedroom with king bed and private bath. well appointed and super clean. Chalkboard in every room, very charming! So close to the beaches and shopping. Definitely recommend it and we will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Together time
Overall great property. Clean. Well-stocked. Nice mix of modern amenities and old schoolhouse charm. Loved the chalkboards! The location is super! Quick walk to the beach, playground (a big one) or downtown, but out of the hustle and bustle of a lot of people. Grocery store (which has a little bit of everything) is about a five minute drive. Owners were wonderful to work with. We had a chance to simply chat with them about how they came to find the house, future plans, etc. It rained during our entire stay, so we did not get to utilize any of the wonderful outdoor areas that are on property. I will have to make a return trip to check that out. Which I will for sure be doing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent setup
Such a unique space. The kids loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome weekend and wonderful property
Best VRBO we have ever stayed at. House was spacious and clean and had every amenity you could ask for. The property was an refurbished school house and we loved the historic features that have been preserved. We will be back. So perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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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