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Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

Family-friendly vacation home in South Haven

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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Experience family fun at the Indiana School, a unique home built in 1898 and designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. Unwind in the massive great room with foosball or enjoy quality time with your loved ones in front of the fire pit and propane grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

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 unit 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 unit 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. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. New windows, brick restoration, exterior painting, and heating/cooling improvements were made in 2023-24. The Indiana School has been designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. The schoolhouse is truly a unique home.

Our summer 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 living space for this unit.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 33 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Subject cancellation if unresponsive.
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Three Blocks From Kids Corner
Three Blocks From South Beach and Kids Corner Property
Three Blocks From South Beach and Kids Corner South Haven

About the neighborhood

Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Warner Vineyards - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit located?

This family-friendly South Haven vacation home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. South Haven Center for the Arts and Warner Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, comfortable, and so cute! Location is great, just a few blocks to the beach and downtown. Owners are very nice and easy to communicate with. We'd love to stay here again next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at your beautiful home thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay - the location was more convenient to the beach and downtown area than thought it was going to be based on the property description. Very unique with lots of character and plenary of room. Would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing huge place with lots of charm and character and amenities inside and out. As others mentioned in their reviews, be prepared to climb 34 steps to the Upper School unit… it’s good exercise if you can manage it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indiana Schoolhouse in South Haven

This was our 4th time staying at this beautiful home! We absolutely love it and will be back again. Close to the beach and town, and the unit was great! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living Space!

So many comfortable spaces to relax in, such a great kitchen for sharing food with family! We loved our stay here! Everyone in the family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This was our second time at the school house, and it was as enjoyable as the first time. We even had a chance to meet Jennifer and have a few nice chats with Kirk. They made us feel welcomed and free to navigate the property as needed. Looking forward to spending time there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional on every level!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schoolhouse rocks

What a unique place to stay! It has so much room to spread out and has all the creature comforts of home. All the sweet touches like colored chalk for the boards and original coatroom hooks make this a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Has everything. Huge rooms. Easy check in and out. Just a few block walk to the beach or to town. Cool setup being an old schoolhouse.Note, the walk up to the second floor unit is a decent amount of steps. We did not mind and was not an issue, but just an FYI in case steps are a problem for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Loved the atmosphere of the property, close to everything, beautiful yard and great outside areas as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for our group

guys annual golf trip - this is perfect for us with the main area to hang out and plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic and fun property / Highly recommend

Such a great location, within walking distance to town. This is the 3rd time staying and the property is clean and well maintained. Looking forward to next years stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a wonderful stay!

We come back year after year for a reason! The location, the amenities and wide open space of the property itself, the prompt and easy check in and communication… you can’t go wrong! Book it now!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We loved it. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a great place to stay! So many cute details representing the schoolhouse.

Very large open space, tastefully done and near the water.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the School House

This was our third stay at the School House and it was just as great as our first. Such a fun and unique place. Great location, always very clean, and room for everyone to have their own space (we had 8 adults and 9 kids and reserved both units).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zerah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay great memories

I stayed for a few days with my siblings and we had a great time. We all went to Indiana School as children and loved hanging out in the school.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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

Jaymie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

This was our 4th stay at this property & we already scheduled for a 5th next year! It’s perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion / 4th of July

By far the best rental available in South Haven/South Beach, with the flexibility to easily handle a variety of family sizes. Great owners that had the home fully stocked and with bonus amenities, easy check in/check out process, and phenomenal communication throughout. Truly the crown jewel of a memorable vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Weekend

This property is beautiful and great for families! We had a great time shopping and coming back to relax and play games. Plenty of space. Easily walkable to South Haven's main drag. Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend!

A fun, unique & relaxing home. The hosts were wonderful and the house had everything you’d need for your stay. I’d definitely recommend for anyone visiting the area. Close to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay

Friends and I love staying at the Indiana School and this new stay was terrific. The “School” is always spotless, has well stocked kitchen, comfy chairs & coach, games, off street parking, garage space, etc. Plenty of space for us to gather AND space for solo time. It’s so easy to walk to the beach and quick drive to area orchards and other venues. Access information was clear and check-out tasks were few and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place to stay with lots of room for everyone!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Indiana School House - lots of room for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. We had a short walk to the blue stairs at Lake Michigan and also a short walk to town. The owner was very responsive to our questions. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023