[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Carter's Cottage Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105850000/105846000/105845964/4a18dbc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105850000/105846000/105845964/4929d02c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105850000/105846000/105845964/e8cd7529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105850000/105846000/105845964/11dad219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105850000/105846000/105845964/9a5c4987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Carter's Cottage offers a warm South Haven welcome with room for eight people to unwind. Just 4 blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan and less than 1 block from Elkenburg Park, enjoy the yard and back patio perfect for soaking up the sun or playing games. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 81346 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Carter's Cottage Welcome to Carter's Cottage! This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home is only 4 blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan and less than 1 block from Elkenburg Park and the Kal-Haven biking trail. The home features enough room for eight people to kick back and comfortably enjoy their South Haven vacation. There is a nice big yard for the kids to throw the football or play some cornhole while you soak up the sun on the back patio. You are sure to have a great stay at Carter's Cottage. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,346 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92800000/92796100/92796019/a2ff80d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Two Story Country Setting South Haven Charter Township - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=92796019&PinnedHotelID=92796019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33293600/33293515/0a9b9ad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 BLOCK TO TOWN ~ 5 BLOCKS TO BEACH! 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South Haven - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 120 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=32109497&PinnedHotelID=32109497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### 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 Checkin 16:00-00:00 ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### Property is also known as 484329 ## 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%7C42.39258%2C-86.27458&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ii_2SCCV3ylQFo-Jic-ydDgYJMM=) South Haven, MI #### What's nearby - South Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - North Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Michigan Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.5 km #### Getting around - Bangor Station - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Clementine's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Lodge - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carter's Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Carter's Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Carter's Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Carter's Cottage located? > Situated in South Haven, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Lake Michigan. 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