Title: Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! - 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 # Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and jetted bathtub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59930000/59927700/59927626/e1f53162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59930000/59927700/59927626/d69fb55b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59930000/59927700/59927626/89f37dbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59930000/59927700/59927626/d9270341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59930000/59927700/59927626/01c1e1ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to South Haven's beautiful Firefly Cottage, where a unique backyard experience awaits with perennial gardens and a cozy covered porch. Unwind in the comfortable living area with wifi, Roku TV, or enjoy outdoor dining on the paver patio alongside a gas BBQ. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8987 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! Firefly Cottage (formerly known as Castle Made of Sand) Get a needed break this season at this beautiful, ideally located vacation rental just a short walk from South Beach and downtown restaurants and shops. A truly unique backyard experience awaits with perennial gardens, a covered porch, and a firepit to enjoy... INSIDE THE VACATION RENTAL The main floor of this charming two-story home offers a fully equipped and updated kitchen, dining room with a large dining table, and a cozy living area with wifi, Roku TV and Blu-ray player as well a selection of books, games, DVDs and puzzles for your family's entertainment. Kitchen amenities include a Bosch dishwasher, ample supplies & accessories, and a new gas range. The main floor also features a bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom with a jetted tub, and full laundry. Upstairs you'll find two well-sized bedrooms and a bright and cheery second full bathroom. The comfortable queen bedroom boasts a new memory foam mattress while the room next door features two full beds and a play nook. SLEEPING Bedroom 1: Main level queen Bedroom 2: Upper level queen ​​​​​​​Bedroom 3: Upper level queen and a full OUTDOOR SPACE Enjoy a cup of coffee or one of your favorite drinks on the Adirondack chairs on the front porch. The back yard is a private oasis offering outdoor dining with a gas BBQ on a paver patio alongside a comfortable hammock and covered porch which provide a relaxing destination after a day at the beach. Finish the day with s'mores and campfire stories in front of the firepit. All of this is surrounded by lush perennial gardens making this set truly one of a kind. LOCATION This vacation rental is a short walk to South Beach, Kid's Corner, and downtown. You can't beat the ability to stroll to eateries and watering holes after a fun and relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy the shops and fun of downtown along with the beautiful marina and maritime history that only South Haven offers. I give permission to SafelyStay, Inc. to verify my identity and check criminal databases in order to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found at www.safely.com/terms. You may receive an email from Concierge@Safely.com to complete your screening. Please check your spam folder for this email, and contact Safely at Concierge@Safely.com, or go to www.Safely.com if you have any questions. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake ### 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 - Unit size: 987 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76240000/76239000/76238989/087616c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Breezy Beach Bungalow | Vibrant Dog-friendly Cottage | Moments From the Shore South Side - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=76238989&PinnedHotelID=76238989&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59970000/59961900/59961824/3d8f4c84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Haven Lake House - pet friendly- Close to beach and downtown South Haven South Haven - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=59961824&PinnedHotelID=59961824&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78450000/78445700/78445612/f08ce857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect cottage for a quiet getaway with fire pit South Haven - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=78445612&PinnedHotelID=78445612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45840000/45834100/45834073/7f009b93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fun inside or out with game room, fenced yard and 1/2 mile to beach or town. 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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 Prime Location To Michigan Prime Location to Downtown Lake Michigan! Prime location to downtown and Lake Michigan! South Haven 501555 ## About the area Located on a lake, this vacation home is in South Side, a neighborhood in South Haven. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park. [Visit our South Haven travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Haven.dx6757) [View more Vacation homes in South Haven](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Haven-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6757-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C42.39883%2C-86.27772&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QajT3bnLIItdcIiID-vlZbOr1tc=) South Haven, MI ### What's nearby - South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - South Haven Center for the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Michigan Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.1 km ### Getting around - Bangor Station - 18 min drive - Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪Clementine's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk - ‪Cafe Julia - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town! located? > Located in South Side, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. 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