Title: Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62960000/62957900/62957815/cb093500.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62960000/62957900/62957815/2066dca0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62960000/62957900/62957815/a5cb4395.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62960000/62957900/62957815/e4aa7b4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62960000/62957900/62957815/c20a1e01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the picturesque Harbor Club Resort and unwind at Idlewood Cottage, a spacious 2400 sf modern home with quality furnishings. Relax in the heated indoor-outdoor community pool and hot tub or explore nearby Newcome Beach, just a half-mile away. With high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable living spaces including two outdoor patios with grill and outdoor dining, this retreat offers endless opportunities for relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Hot tub - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub Idlewood Cottage is a spacious 2400 sf modern home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and play space in basement located in the Harbor Club Resort. Features comfortable, quality furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, and seasonal outdoor gas grill. Equipped with cable TV, Wi-Fi, DVD player, Smart TVs, central air, and washer/dryer. First floor bedroom suite (no stairs) with attached bath, and four additional bedrooms on second level. Idlewood is the perfect year-round retreat. The space and amenities \-Heated indoor-outdoor community pool and hot tub, open year-round (steps from home at end of block) \-Second outdoor pool, open Memorial Day to Labor Day (5 to 7-minute walk from home) \-Marina with boat rentals (Memorial Day to Labor Day) \-Shared firepit, located steps from home \-On-site laundry \-Desk and monitor for working remotely \-High-speed Wi-Fi, 4 televisions and Comcast cable \-Boardgames and books \-Kid friendly conveniences for use include stroller, pack-n-play, high-chair, and more \-Finished basement play space with TV, table hockey and foosball table \-Bikes, beach chairs, more \-Two outdoor patios with grill and outdoor dining \-Parking Sampling of what’s nearby: \-Newcome Beach: ½ mile \-North Beach (bathrooms, concessions, playground): 1.5 miles \-South Beach and splash pad: 2 miles \-Plus 3 more nearby beach access points \-Downtown South Haven: 1.7 miles \-Kids Corner Park: 2 miles \-Lake Arvesta: 10-minute drive \-Blueberry picking: Two locations within 10-minute drive \-Kal-Haven Biking and Walking Trail: 5-minute drive \-Michigan Maritime Museum: about 2 miles \-Wineries and Breweries: Several options within a 10-mile radius \-Michigan Theater: about 2 miles \-Rocket Arcade: about 2 miles \-Skiing and Tubing: within 40-minute drive \-Ice Skating (rink and rentals): downtown South Haven in winter \-Saugatuck, MI: 23-minute drive Bedrooms and Bathrooms: \-First floor bedroom (main level, no stairs): Queen, en suite bathroom \-Main bedroom: King, en suite bathroom, second floor \-Bedroom 3: Queen \-Bedroom 4: Queen \-Bedroom 5: Twin bunk over full bed, plus roll away cot (sleeps up to 4) \-Shared hallway bathroom: Sink, tub, shower, toilet Notes: Idlewood is in a resort community with shared green space. This is not a property with a large backyard but instead offers shared greenspaces, community fire pits, walking trails, and community pools and of course close access to South Haven's amazing beaches. If you are looking for a large, private back yard, this may not be the right home for you. Please keep in mind that hot tub and pool availability may suddenly change due to mechanical failures or emergency cleaning. The pool and hot tub is professionally managed and we will do our best to ensure quickest availability as possible. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - 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 - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - 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 - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955900/18955872/2ed36982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEAUTIFUL HOUSE, PERFECT FOR TWO FAMILIES! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Northside Beaches South Haven ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.41827%2C-86.26610&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BQfE3PeAIZwZIiwPbWJ8pFLT0aE=) South Haven, MI #### What's nearby - Kal Haven Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - North Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km - Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - South Haven Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.8 km - South Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km #### Getting around - Bangor Station - 20 min drive - Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive - ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Clementine's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cafe Julia - ‬4 min drive - ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Idlewood Cottage, 5BR Home Near Beaches, Year-Round Pool & Hot Tub located? > This family-friendly South Haven vacation home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of North Beach and Lake Michigan. 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