Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown
About this house rental
Situated in South Haven, this charming house for $428 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. The Indiana School will be your home-base for family fun. The schoolhouse is 2 blocks from Kids Corner park, 3 blocks from the blue stairs access to South Beach, and 7 blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping. The Upper School has 3 themed bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and sleeps 8 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out and play foosball. The Media Center has space for watching TV and playing games. The large front yard gives your family more time to play in the sun. A propane grill and fire pit with seating is available for your use. There is plenty of parking on the property. For large families, this unit can be combined with the Lower School for an additional 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with pool table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858557. Built in 1898, the Indiana School served as an elementary school until 2005. The schoolhouse underwent extensive remodeling in 2006. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. The Indiana School has been designated as a historical site by the State of Michigan. The schoolhouse is truly a unique home. Our weekly rentals run FRIDAY to FRIDAY. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 10:00am. Please note there are 3 flights of stairs to access the unit.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of South Haven, MI
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(165 Reviews)
5.0
We were so glad to find this unique schoolhouse for our Pals weekend!
Nicely decorated bedrooms, beds were super comfy, dining and living room are very large with great space to hangout. And a huge master bedroom with king bed and private bath.
well appointed and super clean.
Chalkboard in every room, very charming!
So close to the beaches and shopping.
Definitely recommend it and we will come back!
5.0
Overall great property. Clean. Well-stocked. Nice mix of modern amenities and old schoolhouse charm. Loved the chalkboards!
The location is super! Quick walk to the beach, playground (a big one) or downtown, but out of the hustle and bustle of a lot of people. Grocery store (which has a little bit of everything) is about a five minute drive.
Owners were wonderful to work with. We had a chance to simply chat with them about how they came to find the house, future plans, etc.
It rained during our entire stay, so we did not get to utilize any of the wonderful outdoor areas that are on property. I will have to make a return trip to check that out. Which I will for sure be doing!
5.0
Such a unique space. The kids loved it!
5.0
Best VRBO we have ever stayed at. House was spacious and clean and had every amenity you could ask for. The property was an refurbished school house and we loved the historic features that have been preserved. We will be back. So perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
5.0
Great location and historic spot to call "home." We were a short walk to South Beach and within walking distance (but we drove) to the downtown area for dinner and some shopping. Location is super convenient to everything. The house itself is clean, beautiful, accommodating, and updated. We enjoyed the little details that related to the old school house it used to be. The kitchen was huge and had everything we needed to cook a few breakfasts. The sitting areas were comfortable. Only two of us stayed, but this would be a great place for a larger family or group of friends - lots of space! The master bed was hard as a rock, but that's the only negative thing I have to say. Everything else was perfect. Beautiful landscaping, the garage was nice to be able to park in, and the chalkboards were fun :)
Hurry up and book - a note from the owner stated they will be making this unit their residence in 2024 and it will be off the VRBO market!
5.0
Wonderful place to stay! Place is much better than the pics show...and bigger than it shows! Stayed with our 6 and 10-year old grandkids and it was perfect. Fun on various chalkboards, foosball table, firepits, walks to downtown, and easy access to a playground and South Beach! Property is fully stocked with all you need.(Will just have to bring your own beach towels, chairs, etc) Owners responsive to needs and questions. Will EASILY return here!
5.0
Charming and spacious with a comfortable walk to the beach and town. The chalkboard walls provided some fun through the week with games and messages. The bonfire setup was very comfortable. Generous space for our family of 5 and friend. Really enjoyed our week and had great weather too.
4.0
We love staying here! there is room for all of us and lots to do inside if by chance it rains outside. The sunsets are amazing!! The shops are fun and the ice cream is AMAZING Jennifer and kirk do all they can to make our stay perfect!
5.0
Great place in a great location. The unit is much bigger than it looks in the pictures online. The old classrooms are huge. Very clean and accessible. Easily walkable to the beach, kids corner, and to town. Be aware, the upstairs unit is up three flights of stairs. Not an issue at all for my family, we had a great stay, but if stairs are an issue you should know.
5.0
Beautiful historic school building updated with all the modern conveniences. Three blocks to sunset and beach. Few walkable blocks to town. I want blackboards all around my house now! ☺️ The rooms with those high ceilings felt so spacious. It was really nice to have the garage to store our bikes and beach stuff in. My two 3 yr old Grandchildren had plenty of room to run around in the great room! We all enjoyed our stay very much!
5.0
A fun, unique & relaxing home. The hosts were wonderful and the house had everything you’d need for your stay. I’d definitely recommend for anyone visiting the area. Close to the beach and downtown.
5.0
Loved the atmosphere of the property, close to everything, beautiful yard and great outside areas as well.
5.0
Comfortable, clean and nice distance to walk to beach and park. Lots of space for family to hang. Nostalgia of the old school house added to the atmosphere. Would love to stay here again. Just a note, it does involve lots of stairs for this particular unit which was no problem for us.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Indiana School House - lots of room for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. We had a short walk to the blue stairs at Lake Michigan and also a short walk to town. The owner was very responsive to our questions. We will definitely stay here again!
5.0
We had a wonderful time staying at the Indiana School. The property was so spacious and had everything we needed. It wasn’t far from the beach, downtown and the playground. We could walk to each of these locations and would stay there again. The hosts were very accommodating and quick to respond to our needs.
5.0
It’s a wonderful property. It’s spacious, well appointed, and our kids loved the foosball table. The owners were also extremely communicative and answered any of our questions quickly. We’d love to return here.
5.0
Our family had a wonderful stay at the School House property this past Memorial Day weekend! There were plenty rooms for our large group. Everything we needed was provided in the home. Walking distance to shops and Beach! Will definitely visit South Haven again!
5.0
This is our 2nd visit, which was highly supported by our four children ages 6-12 years. We stayed the week between Christmas and New Year's and just needed a little holiday getaway. We went skiing at Timber Ridge, about 40 minutes away, and stayed indoors and played a lot of games. It was the perfect home for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay again. Also, Jen is highly responsive and one of the best hosts, even while out of the country, and took care of everything we needed. We sincerely hope to be back.
5.0
This was our third year staying. The whole family enjoyed our stay. The place is big enough if everyone wants to be in space but also offers spaces to get away from each other. Many family memories were made!
5.0
We've stayed here about 5 times over the years. We keep coming back because of the space and layout of the home. Everyone loves it and we are thankful that we have a wonderful space to enjoy our fall tradition.
5.0
Huge space! Clean and well appointed. Bring your own coffee and soap/shampoo. We had a little trouble finding the correct door to the unit after getting the key (maybe the owner could put a B by the door?), but the couple renting the other unit helped us out. Love the garage parking, and secure space to store our bikes!
5.0
Just a few blocks from the beach, the old school house had plenty of space and decor was "old school" (in a good way!). We'd definitely recommend it!
5.0
Absolutely beautiful. Wed do again. Perfect location.
5.0
We loved the historic schoolhouse as a place to stay as a family of 5. So spacious and tons of character and charm. We loved using all the chalkboards. We walked to the beach, kids corner park and into downtown…everything we needed! We hope to be back!
5.0
Amazing as always! We keep rebooking for a reason!
5.0
We love this place for all kinds of reasons - it is a historical building, it has lots of room and great amenities, it has garage parking, a grill and fire pit, and it is close to downtown SH and to the beach. We are grateful for the use of the beach toys and little red wagon. The price is very fair. We hope to make a trip to this location a family tradition.
5.0
Loved staying here! This was the perfect location and such a unique experience! Highly recommend
5.0
This was our third stay here. Our whole family loves it. So close to the beach, Kid’s Corner, and shops and restaurants. We walked everywhere. House was clean and wonderful as always! Thank you!!
5.0
This schoolhouse was beautifully updated with charming character left intact. Perfect for our large family of 7 (5 kids 10 and under!). Everything was clean and exactly as described. I would stay here again!
5.0
Great
5.0
We love South Haven and the Indiana Schoolhouse was wonderful. It's in a great location, close to the beach, downtown, and Kids Corner. The interior was great with the original blackboards, but an updated kitchen.
5.0
great for family vacation
We loved the schoolhouse. Great location, very spacious, and a ton of character!
5.0
This was our second year back at the school house, and this stay was just as wonderful as the last. Absolutely gorgeous and unique place in a convenient location. Kitchen is amazingly well appointed with anything you need to cook with. It just felt like home to come back. Jennifer was very responsive with questions we had about TV service. Can't recommend this place enough!
5.0
Loved it... again!
This was our second year back at the school house, and this stay was just as wonderful as the last. Absolutely gorgeous and unique place in a convenient location. Kitchen is amazingly well appointed with anything you need to cook with. It just felt like home to come back. Jennifer was very responsive with questions we had about TV service. Can't recommend this place enough!
5.0
School was a great place to stay. Couldn’t get the tv to work. The three flights of stairs were a bit much but our 21 year old granddaughters carried the luggage up. Would stay there again. Loved writing on the caulk boards.
5.0
School house stay
School was a great place to stay. Couldn’t get the tv to work. The three flights of stairs were a bit much but our 21 year old granddaughters carried the luggage up. Would stay there again. Loved writing on the caulk boards.
5.0
This property is perfect for history lovers! Our group of homeschool moms loved the history and the schoolhouse aspect! A comfortable place with plenty of sleeping options for a group of close friends. Close to the beach, we could go to the pier every day. Close to downtown, we had a great time shopping and eating. We spent plenty of time relaxing and playing at the house, complete with a campfire one evening. A unique historic place!!
5.0
Indiana School for Family Celebrations!
We had 19 total and rented both units to celebrate my daughters high school graduation and two birthdays. When we drove up, I was amazed at how impressive the school was from the outside, but once we were inside---I was even more impressed. The spaces were great for accommodating this large group of varied ages. We could all be together or separated when needed. The pool table was a hit! Chalkboards were fun for all ages. We had a wagon and it was an easy walk to the beach for sunshine or sunset! The outdoor spaces, including two fire pits were so much fun! It was easy to fix meals in the kitchens. The air in one unit was not working well, but there were plenty of box fans and the owners were transparent about it from the beginning and did their best--but we all know how hard it is to get that type of service done quickly these days!
5.0
This was a perfect option for adult children (to walk to town for drinks/shopping), as well as young grandchildren (to walk to the Kids Corner). The beach is within walking distance, which made it easy for all. The house offers lots of space too, which made it very comfortable for all. The homeowners provided everything needed during the stay. There was an issue with the internet and the owners responded to this throughout the day. We will definitely stay here again when visiting South Haven.
5.0
Great for a large family!
This was a perfect option for adult children (to walk to town for drinks/shopping), as well as young grandchildren (to walk to the Kids Corner). The beach is within walking distance, which made it easy for all. The house offers lots of space too, which made it very comfortable for all. The homeowners provided everything needed during the stay. There was an issue with the internet and the owners responded to this throughout the day. We will definitely stay here again when visiting South Haven.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in South Haven?
The average price for a rental in South Haven is $513 per night. This rental is $85 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.