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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 191 reviews
Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Upper Unit

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit

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 lower unit has 4 themed bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and sleeps 12 comfortably. The massive great room provides plenty of space for families to spread out, play pool, or watch TV. The Detention room offers a separate space for the kids to watch TV and play board 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 at the property.

For large families, this unit can be combined with the upper unit for an additional 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TV room, and another huge great room with foosball table. Rent the whole house for a week your family will never forget. See VRBO #858708.

Built in 1898, the Indiana School served as an elementary school until 2005. The schoolhouse underwent extensive remodeling in 2006. Many of the original finishes have been preserved including chalk boards, transom doors, wood paneling, and teacher's closets. Updates, painting, and all new furnishings were done in 2016. New windows, brick restoration, exterior painting, and heating/cooling improvements were made in 2023-24. 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.
This holiday home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and South Beach
As a guest of Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 11 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Subject cancellation if unresponsive.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Three Blocks From Kids Corner
Three Blocks From South Beach Kids Corner
Three Blocks From South Beach and Kids Corner South Haven

Historic Property close to South Beach and downtown - Lower Unit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is really close to the beach. The accommodations were immaculate, i'm very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodations, 10/10 would recommend again. Close to downtown and the beach as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L., Troy, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
As many others have said, the photos do not (maybe can't?) do this property justice. It's a truly unique place, with high ceilings and tons of room. There are many fun school-related details but everything is updated and modern. We had everything we needed to cook several meals for a group. Bathrooms are very clean and nice. We loved the pool table. The grounds are large and nicer than the photos show. Use of the two-car garage was a big plus. We were a little concerned about the proximity to the beach, having stayed closer on other trips, but it worked out great for us. It really is a seven minute (max) walk to the blue stairs. We had a great stay overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip, walked everywhere and always enjoyed coming back to the schoolhouse. Also loved all the chalkboards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Everything about our stay was great. I think this may have been our 8 th visit to this property. It feels like home to all of us. The owners are extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation was enjoyed by everyone!

This was a perfect place for our larger family. We enjoyed the large family room so we can all hang out together! Being within a few block to the park and beach was definitely a plus. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonder week in SoHa!

We had a fantastic time at the Old Indiana School House! It was so cool to see the history of the property while staying in such a well done and very clean rented space. We loved the location-close to the beach and to downtown. We enjoyed walking to get coffee, meals, and of course, ice cream! Such a wonderful week long vacation in South Haven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to come back

This rental property is absolutely amazing! This was our second time staying at this rental property and wow—just as incredible as the first time. The first time, we stayed in the top unit, which was immaculate. This time, we were lucky enough to book the bottom unit, and we absolutely loved it.The space comfortably fits 12 guests with plenty of room to hang out and enjoy quality family time. The photos honestly don’t do it justice—every detail in this home is thoughtfully done. It’s beautifully decorated, super clean, and incredibly comfortable.Another big plus: it’s just a short drive to downtown South Haven, which made everything even more convenient.We would love to stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect getaway spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Our large family had a great time in this spacious rental unit. We would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Indiana School House. Everything was clean. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. The location is excellent for walking to the lake or downtown.What really surprised us was how much our adult children enjoyed the pool table. They had running competitions going on. They also enjoyed leaving messages on the chalkboards. With plenty of rooms for privacy and a huge common area to hang out, it's a great place to make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Stars All Around!

When you see so many 5 star reviews, you question if it's really possible to have a VBRO that great. The answer is yes, it is possible! The pictures don't capture this beautiful space - it's bigger and more cozy than it looks. The owner has every detail thought out from blankets to snuggle with to fun games to play. The only thing you need to bring is the bathroom essentials (shampoo, soap, etc). This was a girls trip and everyone said their bed was comfortable, there was plenty of space and it was great having 3 bathrooms for getting ready. The only caution I would have is that there are many stairs, and those with mobility issues would want to take that into consideration.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family memories

Always enjoy coming here for a family together time for Thanksgiving. This place is large enough for our entire family to be together but also enough areas for privacy or to rest and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

It was an awesome weekend. We Have stayed here three times. Always enough room for everyone. Nice and clean and well stocked. Easy walk to the lake/pier and downtown is a cute little town. Movie theater is a great deal with newer movies as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect for our group

guys annual golf trip - this is perfect for us with the main area to hang out and plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this place!

We have been coming here for a week each summer for several years now (except during COVID), and we have loved it. My family and friends have enjoyed this location and have appreciated that the spaciousness of the location has enabled us to enjoy inviting several friends to join us This has ensured that my grandchildren have had friends to enjoy the experience with. And we have watched them grow up together. You can choose to delete this comment from the review you publish: Unfortunately, this will be our last year. We have loved it, but it has reached the point where I cannot afford it any longer. I am retired with a fixed income, and I have stretched as far as I can. Because my family loves South Haven so much (my granddaughter says she loves it more than DisneyWorld), we will look for a smaller rental and invite friends for one day at a time - fortunately we have friends in Kalamazoo who will be able to manage a day trip rather than overnights. I am not complaining about the cost. I realize costs have gone up dramatically over the last few years. I just want you to know that we have loved it, and appreciated the comfort of the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We had a perfect stay. Nothing could have been better with the exception of one rain day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the School House

This was our third stay at the School House and it was just as great as our first. Such a fun and unique place. Great location, always very clean, and room for everyone to have their own space (we had 8 adults and 9 kids and reserved both units).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place for Extended Family Trip!

The Schoolhouse is the absolute perfect rental in South Haven for larger groups and children! Walking distance to town, Kids' Corner Park and the beach. We have stayed multiple times in the lower unit and rented both units this trip to accommodate our extended family. The kids enjoyed having multiple spaces to play and escape to across both units. The Schoolhouse is our favorite place to stay in South Haven and we look forward to our trips all year long.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion / 4th of July

By far the best rental available in South Haven/South Beach, with the flexibility to easily handle a variety of family sizes and proximity to the beach, downtown, kids park, etc. Great owners that had the home fully stocked and with bonus amenities, easy check in/check out process, and phenomenal communication throughout. Truly the crown jewel of a memorable vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat property walking distance to the lake

Really cool renovated school house, tons of room for the whole family and then some. Very clean, functional kitchen with all the cooking utensils we needed. We definitely plan to come back another year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect large family spot

We stayed in the upper level of the schoolhouse two years ago so we knew the property would be clean and perfectly-located. The lower unit was great for this trip’s stay as my parents were traveling with us. We had such a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E., Champaign

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This is a unique and impressive property. We stayed in the lower apartment and just marveled at the high ceilings, big windows, and beautiful furnishings. The space was spotless and well equipped with all that we needed. The beds were fresh and very comfortable. The location is also perfect…a few blocks from the beach in one direction and a few blocks to downtown shops and restaurants. We walked everywhere and had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space & Location

The pictures do not do this place justice! It is so cute and spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. It was only about a 10 minute walk into town/beach. Each person in our group talked about returning again with their families! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M., Hilliard

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway with friends!

This is our third stay at the Indiana Schoolhouse and we are ready to book again for next year. It's the perfect place for 6 college friends and 5 teens to cook meals, play games and take in sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024