Family-friendly vacation rentals in Van Buren County

Lake Michigan Views | Mins. to St. Joe | Hot tub

🌊 Spectacular Lake Michigan views 🌅 Deck overlooking Lake Michigan 🔥 Year-round, private hot tub 🌞 Beach necessitates included 📍 Minutes to downtown St. Joe & Silver Beach 🏖️ 5 Lake Michigan beaches within 5 miles 🌳 Private, quiet setting with outdoor seating ✨ Magical fire pit space ⛳️ Near Harbor Shores Golf Course 🛏️ King bed ♾️ Infinity gaming table ⭐️ Top rated home in St. Joe ☕️ Complimentary coffee & tea- Keurig duo 🧑‍🍳 Fully stocked kitchen ⚡️ High speed internet 🧺 Washer

The Oasis Retreat

The Oasis Retreat is a newly remodeled home with a private heated pool & hot tub, just 4 blocks from downtown South Haven & close to Lake Michigan beaches, marina, trails, restaurants, bars & shops. Perfect for families & groups, the private backyard has an outdoor bar, fire pit, gas grill, pizza oven, ping pong, outdoor shower & detached guest unit w/ seasonal bath/shower. Inside: kitchen, laundry, fast WiFi, Roku TVs, heat/AC, sleeper sofa & upstairs loft. Pool: May-Oct Hot tub: Year-round

Cozy Cabin in the Woods

Just under two hours from Chicago and only 1/2 mile from Hagar Beach, this beautifully updated 100-year-old cabin offers a peaceful retreat in the woods. Surrounded by tranquil landscapes and towering trees, you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Tucked along a quiet dirt road, the cabin is ideally located 15 minutes from South Haven and 10 minutes from St. Joseph making it close enough for dining, shopping, and activities, yet far enough to unwind in nature’s calm.

Luxury Waterfront Condo

A gorgeous top-floor 1200 sq ft condo is located in downtown Saint Joseph with a view of the Saint Joseph River. The condo is beautifully decorated and furnished with comfortable beds and spa-quality linens and toiletries. Both bedrooms have black-out curtains and flat-screen smart TVs loaded with Netflix. The open concept kitchen is supplied with everything you need to prepare a meal. The building has an elevator and dedicated underground parking. The roof has Instaworthy views. Free WIFI.

Captain's Loft in the heart of South Haven

Located in the heart of downtown South Haven! We are steps from Lake Michigan, South Beach, the Black River, Restaurants & Shopping. Recently updated with new sofa, queen bed & fresh beach vibe! An upstairs unit, its 25 steps to a perfect getaway that is close to everything that downtown South Haven has to offer! Private access to a rooftop deck with showstopper views of the river & marina. 1-bedroom with a private entrance from the sidewalk, a small kitchen, bathroom, and living room.

Cottage near Hagar Beach Pet friendly with Hot tub

•Brand New Nordic Hot Tub• •September 2023 • Gather with family or meet with friends, there's plenty of room to stay the weekend. The inside of the home has refinished hardwood flooring throughout from the 1930's. The entire home is newly renovated giving it a classic Lake Michigan vibe. Only a few hundred feet from Lake Michigan's shoreline and one mile to pet friendly Hagar Park, there's a playground for the kids and plenty of beach to lay around on and enjoy with family and pet's.

A Home with a Forest Scent and the Sound of Waves

Escape to Pure Michigan! This charming home is a short walk to Hagar Beach and just a quick 10-minute drive to Silver Beach. Love golf? Tee off at Harbor Shores, Lake Michigan Hills, or Paw Paw Lake Golf Club. Sip and savor at Contessa Wine Cellars and Filkins Vineyards, or pick fresh fruit at Jollay Orchards and Fruit Acres Farm—all just a short 15-minute drive or less! After a day of adventure, relax by the cozy outdoor fireplace—the patio glows beautifully at night with string lights.

Hot tub! Blue Bird Cottage of Harbor Country!

The Blue bird is located in a revitalizing part of Benton Harbor close to Harbor Shores golf course and all of the action of downtown St. Joseph, Benton Harbor Arts district and the beach! Enjoy grilling out after the beach, watching a movie on our 120” projection movie theater, or catching up around the firepit and 2-person hot tub. Blue Bird is 1 mile from one of the best beaches in the region, Jean Klock beach, and a short drive to award-winning beaches, wineries & restaurants!

Benchbike,hottub,playground,3blks to beach,firepit

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, 3 blocks from Lake Michigan, 2 blocks to Kids Corner playground, 10 min walk downtown. 6 person hot tub! Super fun bench bike! Outdoor firepit All deluxe memory foam mattresses. 2 kings, 2 fulls, 2 twins. Sleeps 8 adults comfortably, 10 sharing full beds. Enjoy bikes (including bike for 2, bench bikes), 2 kayaks, picnic supplies, books, toys, and games. Foosball Giant Kerplunkit game Board games Kid and pet friendly. Sledding, iceskating nearby

2 mins from beach/monthly stays available

1200 sq ft ranch style house w 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Main bedroom has 1 queen size bed, 2nd bedroom has twin size bunk beds w twin size rollaway bed which enables a total of 5 guests. Appliances available for use are stackable washer/dryer, fridge, stove, over the range microwave, and dishwasher. Newer propane grill is available for use. *bunk bed will be difficult for older individuals due to lower bunk being low. Bunkbeds are really designed for smaller children.

Riverview Cabin

Riverview Cabin is a bright riverfront studio retreat on 150 shared acres, perfect for couples or small families. Sleeps up to 4 with a king bed, futon, full kitchen, Smart TV, Wi-Fi, and a jacuzzi tub with scenic views. Relax on the private deck, gather around the fire pit, or explore 2.3 miles of riverfrontage, wooded trails, fishing ponds, and wildlife. Dog-friendly and just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches, wineries, and local attractions.

Charming Cabin-Private Beach & Golf

Why the rave reviews? This cabin is a unique and charming 2 bedroom retreat that sits atop a hill and is surrounded by elegantly sculpted terrain of Harbor Shores golf course and walking trails. The private beach on Lake Michigan is steps away. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and is close to family fun activities in St. Joe/Benton Harbor, fantastic restaurants, wine tasting, art galleries and quaint shops.