Spacious 5-bedroom riverfront home on 20 wooded acres, ideal for families, friends getaways, or group retreats. Features include updated kitchen, multiple living areas, game-filled basement, screened porch, and fire pit. Close to Lake Michigan beaches, wineries, orchards, and ski areas, this private retreat offers year-round fun and relaxation
Your getaway is surrounded by a landscaped yard and dense woods all around. The wooded property provides total privacy along with all the comforts of home.
At the end of a long, private driveway, this one-of-a-kind custom home is located in the middle of 20 wooded acres, surrounded by large tracts of land on all sides. The 5000sf two-story home with 2-car garage has three large living areas (one with fireplace), beautiful views from the bedrooms, one of which is on the main floor. The huge basement den features a 75" TV, lots of seating, and foosball, ping pong, and pool tables. The family room, which is open to the kitchen and screened porch, has a 65" TV. The large updated kitchen features granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, two quiet dishwashers, French door refrigerator, gas five-burner cooktop, two 30" ovens, and opens on to the family room and dining room. An additional refrigerator is located in the basement mud room. YouTube TV and wireless internet included. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please let me know the breed and confirm that they are well-trained.
Summer Paradise: The patio off the kitchen/dining/family room area includes a dining table for 8 plus an outdoor living room. Enjoy the fire pit, river views and bird-watching in the back yard, outdoor games, all secluded in the middle of the woods but just a short drive to the beach and town. Deer, turkeys and other wildlife roam the property. A short drive from the property are multiple winery tasting rooms, a golf course, a beachfront Lake Michigan park, and a pumpkin patch with hay rides for autumn guests. Also close by is South Haven, with its charming downtown, farmers market, public beaches and lively riverfront. Other nearby attractions include Saugatuck/Douglas, Fennville, wineries with tasting rooms, breweries, numerous golf courses, antique markets, you-pick orchards, lakes with boat and kayak rentals, hike and bike trails, and many great restaurants.
Winter Wonderland: Enjoy the views of snow on the evergreen trees in the winter. The house has two furnaces and a fireplace, and is quite cozy and warm in the winter. The nearby Kal-Haven trail is great for cross country skiing. A short drive away are the Bittersweet and Timber Ridge ski areas, where guests can downhill ski and snowboard; lessons, rentals and daily lift tickets available. Downtown South Haven has an open-air ice skating rink, open daily - skate rentals available, as well as coffee and hot chocolate next door at Julia's!
Guests have access to the entire house and garage. We are close by and available by email, text or phone, but will otherwise stay out of your way! This is a special property - a custom California Contemporary home on 20 wooded acres with many hardwood and evergreen trees and a lush lawn, surrounded by woods and farmland. It is very private and quiet, with amazing views of the night sky, but is just a short drive from many area attractions and the towns of South Haven, Fennville and Saugatuck/Douglas. Plenty of parking!
Guests have access to the entire house - five bedrooms on three floors, three new bathrooms (main floor - walk in shower; upper floor - hall bathroom with tub/shower combo and a walk in shower in the primary), three large living areas, fireplace, an open updated kitchen, huge finished basement TV den and game room, screened porch, sun deck, patio, and the beautifully landscaped yard, tennis court with basketball backboard and surrounding woods.
This great getaway space has all the comforts of an updated home in a relaxing, tranquil environment. Amtrak (Bangor station) is about 15 miles away. The property is a short drive from Interstate 196. The closest airport is Grand Rapids, about an hour drive away. Well-stocked kitchen (non-food items), high quality mattresses and linens (bedroom and bathroom), YouTube TV and Wi-Fi internet included.
After booking is confirmed, guest and host will execute a separate rental agreement. It is a standard contract that is required by my insurance company and shouldn't contain any surprises.
No parties or events. Minimum age to rent is 27.
Tour - Secluded Riverfront Getaway
