[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake! Family-friendly vacation home in South Haven ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548000/33547962/92f0b45d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548000/33547962/98191a1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548000/33547962/b91170a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548000/33547962/81ca7484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548000/33547962/27a0860f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in a wooded area, Lealiou Lodge offers the perfect retreat for families and friends. Relax on the large screened-in wrap-around porch with a fireplace or take advantage of outdoor activities like beach walks to Lake Michigan, sand volleyball, and bonfires under starry skies. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111634 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake! You will delight in the privacy of your own home nestled in the beautiful critical sand dunes of Lake Michigan. The area is small and quiet with dirt paths that all end at the incredible dunes that separate you from spectacular Lake Michigan! The large screened-in, wrap-around porch with a fireplace, allows you to enjoy the outdoors during any type of weather. The beach is walking distance away giving you the option of conquering the dunes by climbing over them or sneaking through woods to get there. Either way, you end up on the uncrowded, white sand beach where you can lounge, play in the lake or take a walk to nearby Van Buren State Park. (And don't miss the sensational sunsets!!!) Lealiou Lodge is on 1.5 acres tucked away in a wooded area. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, sleeping 9: a queen bed in the master with its own bathroom; a double/twin bunk bed and trundel beds in one room - perfect for kids; and a queen bed in the 3rd bedroom. Ceiling fans are in all bedrooms. There is another full bath up there as well. On the first floor, there is a bedroom with a queen bed, and a full bath. The kitchen hosts a granite island that seats 4, granite counter tops, a dishwasher, complete set of pots and pans and all the dishes and glasses you would need.There is a dining table that will seat 10 for those late night card games! If you feel like watching TV or taking in a movie, there is a DVD player AND a VCR player - lots of movies as well. Board games for family fun out on the screened porch are plentiful too. Firewood is provided for the spacious fire pit in the front yard and if more is needed, it is sold just down the road. The grassy area to the north of the house is ideal for a wiffle ball game, while the sand court behind the house beckons you to a down and dirty game of sand volleyball or badminton. This is a perfect setting for families to spend time together playing games or roasting marshmallows over the campfire. The Lealiou Lodge is available all year long. There are some great family ski areas within an hours drive. Sledding down the dunes and exploring the spectacular coastline while under ice is something you cannot imagine. Then warm up with the wood burning/gas fireplace inside. This is a perfect place for friends and family to gather. Once you have experienced it, we hope you will want to come back year after year. Our family has been coming up here for 30 years. We bought the property in 1996 and camped on it until we were able to build our dream house. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we do. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Free firewood - Garden - Porch - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: non smoking only ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - Recycling - Unit size: 1,634 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31060000/31050500/31050411/ea1b998f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming, Spacious House Near Lake Michigan Downtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=31050411&PinnedHotelID=31050411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93244400/93244369/7192b590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New remodel, 3 min walk to beach, hot tub, pets ok North Side - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=93244369&PinnedHotelID=93244369&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34335800/34335759/21feeecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Look no more! 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Please leave the kitchen clean and run the dishwasher before you leave. Any recyclables, please leave in a large black garbage bag by barn. ABSOLUTELY NO BALLOONS OR CONFETTI - PLEASE ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: No cats. Some dogs will be considered. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Non smoking only ## 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## 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%7C42.34811%2C-86.29686&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UC4vSq8wvysME20Fk5R8JaCDZXg=) South Haven, MI #### What's nearby - Van Buren State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Porter Legacy Dunes - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - Pilgrim Haven Natural Area - 4 min drive - 1.8 km - Kal Haven Trail - 10 min drive - 12.0 km - South Beach - 11 min drive - 10.9 km #### Getting around - Bangor Station - 18 min drive - Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Clementine's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Lodge - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake!? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Great Family Home Set In Critical Dunes Of SW MI. Short Walk to lake! located? > This family-friendly South Haven vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Porter Legacy Dunes and Lake Michigan. North Point Conservation Area and Van Buren State Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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