Summer is in full swing at the HollyWoods. Check out the brand new pics of the landscaping, new pergola and brand new interior shots. There also are some pics from our 2024 summer guests and their “catches” from the pond. Book a midweek short stay with us this summer, we still have some dates open. We also have weekends open for the fall foliage.
Whether it’s you and your family, or you and your friends, we have a place that was designed to relax and recharge. This craftsman bungalow has all the modern amenities, but with a homey nod to the past.
A long, winding driveway leads you through the woods to the house, which overlooks a pond for fishing, a grassy field for lawn games, and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows under the stars. Inside, an open floor plan lets you all be together while comfy bedrooms and an additional sitting room allow for downtime. In cooler months, hunker down by the wood-burning fireplace. Step outside to enjoy covered porches, a screened-in dining porch, grilling terrace, pergola, another fire pit, outdoor shower and walking trails.
Consider a quiet fall foliage weekend or spending the holidays in the woods. Thanksgiving is always very popular. We have also had guests for Christmas and New Year.
Whether you bike, hike, swim, kayak, shop, antique, dine, gamble, golf, or just relax in the hammock, there’s always something to do in South Haven, MI. As a matter of fact, in April 2022, Cosmopolitan Magazine voted South Haven one of its top 30 American small towns, perfect for your next getaway. The only other Midwest area making this list is in the northern boundary waters of Minnesota. Also, the beaches of SW Michigan are ranked top in the country. Like other guests who’ve found us, we’re sure you’ll want to return again and again.
The House: The main floor of the house is an open floor plan with the gourmet kitchen, dining room with large farmhouse table, and a living with a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite and walnut countertops, large pantry, and a screened outdoor dining porch. Other outdoor porches have rockers, upholstered furniture, and ceiling fans. The main floor primary suite includes a full bath with large shower, washer/dryer, king size bed and french doors leading outside. The second floor has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed and the other with two twin beds. Also upstairs is a sitting room with a pull-out sofa and doors that lead out to a balcony. The second floor has a full bathroom with tub/shower.The house has all of the comforts of home, central air, wood burning fireplace, large-screen/satellite TV, Blu-ray player, DVD/CD player, and audio system with speakers throughout the inside and outside of the house. The house is secured with an alarm system.
The Land: This charming cottage, nestled in the woods of Michigan, is named for the various species of holly bushes grown on site. As you enter the private 20 acres, you are greeted by a park-like area, with flower beds and tree specimens. This area also features a fruit orchard, containing apples, peaches, and pears. The gravel driveway leads you through this open area into the woods, winding down a tree lined drive to the house, set back in the woods near the creek and stone's throw from the large fishing pond. Walking trails radiate out from the house and circle the property. Tucked away in the woods is a third fire pit, which is in the center of an area of campsites carved from the woods.
