Title: THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33744250&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! ## Photo gallery for THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! (South Haven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33744300/33744250/93c42b25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! 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(South Haven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33744300/33744250/509d3916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of South Haven at The Oakland North, a historic landmark building offering spacious living areas. With four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and original architectural details like high ceilings and arched windows, this home provides a unique retreat with a casual relaxed atmosphere. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! The Oakland North is our home and is available for rent to mature, responsible and respectful families only. If you are looking to rent a place to host a party of any sort, please do not consider the Oakland North. We ask all of our guests to be very considerate of our neighbors and keep both voice and music levels to a minimum. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with being both good guests and good neighbors while staying in our home. The Oakland North is a historic landmark building which was built in 1927 and originally known as Mendelson's Oakland Hotel. In the 1970's it was converted into two separate residences and the north half provides over 2200 square feet of beautiful living space. There are four (4) spacious bedrooms (two queen beds, one full bed and the fourth bedroom has two sets of twin bunk beds) with three (3) full bathrooms. Note: We added an ensuite master bathroom on the second floor in Spring 2023\. It is both beachy and beautiful! The Oakland North boasts all of the original architectural details of a bygone era including ten foot high ceilings, arched double hung windows with true divided lights, original oak hardwood flooring on the entire first floor, heart pine wood flooring on the second floor, stain grade millwork trim throughout with operable transom vents above the second floor bedroom doors. The feeling of the home is truly unique and feels as if you are in a historic turn of the century beach house. The finishes, fixtures and furnishings all add to the overall casual relaxed feeling and remind you that you are 'away from it all'. While we love animals, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home. Please do not ask us if we will make an exception to this rule. Please check our availability calendar to see if your desired dates are available. If your dates are not available, send us a message anyway. We might be able to accommodate your family at one of our other homes. Thanks for taking the time to read our VRBO listing. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that we can accommodate your family as our guests in South Haven at the Oakland North! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Optional ski privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Heated bathroom floor - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not allowed on the property. ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Optional ski privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 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 - 30 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Remove personal items Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys We respectfully ask that you please wash, dry and put away all dishes, cookware, utensils, etc. prior to departure at 10:00AM. Please return all furniture and household items to their original location prior to departure at 10:00AM. Please do not leave your cars in the driveway after you have checked out. Our cleaning service will need to use these parking spaces at 10:00AM. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Mature, responsible and respectful guests only. We have an all is quiet policy after 10:00PM. Children must be supervised at all times. ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: We do not allow pets in our home at any time. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We welcome children. ### Events No events allowed No parties at any time. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not allowed on the property. ## 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 Note from host: No parties at any time. 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in North Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Stanley Johnson Park and Warner Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Michigan Maritime Museum and South Haven Center for the Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and The Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our South Haven travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Haven.dx6757) [View more Holiday homes in South Haven](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Haven-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6757-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C42.40473%2C-86.27945&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UoJXctl5ZIFpeWUgXy3_1gBlf4o=) South Haven, MI ### What's nearby - ![Sunset on Lake Michigan in South Haven on the North Pier.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983988385/33b65290-43bf-491a-856e-e681eef79eba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![The #sunsets in South Haven MI are so beautiful! All the colors and feels!! #beach #summer #lighthouse #michigan ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6757/aee73cda-7cbc-4a52-8c59-ba22e1a15e48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) South Beach 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Michigan Maritime Museum 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Warner Vineyards 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - South Haven Center for the Arts 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Bangor Station 15 min drive - Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) 52 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - Cafe Julia 17 min walk - Taco Bell 4 min drive - Biggby Coffee 3 min drive - Burger King 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! NORTH BEACH!? ### What time is check-in at THE OAKLAND NORTH! ACCOMMODATES TEN GUESTS! 4 BDRMS/3 BATHS! 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We loved the house and the location was unbeatable. The property manager was more than accommodating for us which we greatly appreciated. We would love to stay here again! ##### Matt G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marissa J. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location We had a great week in South Haven. The rental was perfect for what we needed! We loved the location and the front seating area. ##### Marissa J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt B. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect north beach getaway We could not of been happier or more impressed with the location & proximity to the beach & lake for the price. Accurately described & would highly recommend. ##### Matt B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane M. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Oakland North is a beautiful, historic, yet renovated home. It had everything. We can see the lake from the front on the house.....so sunsets were spectacular. Plus it's not many steps to slip down the the beach concession for a blue moon ice cream cone!! Highly recomment. ##### Jane M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda O. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location in a Beautiful Home We were 2 families of 5 with children ages of 11-18 and this home lent itself perfectly to accommodate all of them. The home is full of charm and was perfectly appointed with all you’d need. I especially enjoyed all of the extra bedding and towels on sight and fans in the bedrooms. The home is located perfectly between the town and the beach. Very walkable. The kids were able to “do their own thing” while still being close by. Communication with Michael was easy and he was very responsive. If we could give this home 10 stars we would. We hope to be back again next year! ##### Amanda O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rochelle Weiner C., Chicago 8 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, comfortable and well placed We love staying at the Oakland North! We have stayed here before and love this place. The owners are welcoming and responsive and their home is gorgeous, cozy and luxurious. The place is fully stocked with everything you need for cooking, entertaining, and relaxing. Out the front door is a view of Lake Michigan and gorgeous sunsets over the lake, and out the back is a view of the marina and the town across the river. There are also cozy outdoor spaces for relaxing both front and back. The neighborhood is awesome for walks, with the beach and the riverwalk right outside. This home is also in easy walking distance from a beautiful park, the marina and charming downtown South Haven. If you're more adventurous, there are also a number of great parks and trails nearby. We were lucky enough to catch the end of the fall color on this trip and took a leisurely hike in a nearby nature preserve - truly beautiful! We look forward to our next trip to South Haven! Thank you, Oakland North! ##### Rochelle Weiner C. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We have been coming to South Haven for over twenty years. This is the first time we stayed on the North Beach side. ##### Paul S. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob B. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Classic house! What's not to like about this house and location? It was perfect for our extended family gathering. ##### Bob B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARJIE G. 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### South Haven a Summer Beach Gem Oakland North was a well appointed and well located place to stay in South Haven. Our family's week enjoyed a delightful summer vacation there only a block or so from North Beach. I can easily recommend this lodging. ##### MARJIE G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan S. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Great stay overall. Amazing location— 3 block walk to beach. House is stocked with all the essentials. A fire pit / way to roast s’mores would be a great addition ##### Jordan S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta C. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding bliss We flew in from NYS for a weekend family wedding and the house was perfect to accommodate the 7 of us. It had plenty of towels for everyone! The house was spacious, clean and tons of couches to relax and watch some weekend college football before our family wedding. We would definitely rent here again should we come to town again! ##### Roberta C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asher K. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay! My family and I stayed at this property and had a wonderful time! The location is unbeatable- 2 minute walk to North Beach and an easy walk into town. The house comfortably fit 7 adults and 2 children and was very clean. The living room was spacious and the kitchen was updated. The back deck made for a great second outdoor hang out for the family. The host was easy to communicate with and the check in/out process was seamless and easy. Would stay again! ##### Asher K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway The Oakland North was perfect for our group of three couples and four teenage girls. The girls loved being together in the bunk bed room. The beautiful beach is just a block or so away. Fun shopping and restaurants nearby. We spent part of a day in Saugatuck which is just a short 20 minute drive north. Highly recommend! ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina C., Louisville. KY 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best rental ever! The house was just beautiful and had everything you could need. It was large, beautiful and homey. The kitchen and appliances, as well as the upgraded bathrooms were amazing. The host was very communicative and available for anything we might need but they supplied more than we needed. We will definitely be back and rent again. It was a short walk to the beach and close to restaurants, brewpubs and the other places like Saugatuck and Douglas that we like to visit. South Haven has such a nice beach as well as great restaurants, shops and bars. We loved the bakery right down the street. ##### Tina C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Michigan beach property This property is right across the street from North Beach in South Haven, Michigan. This is our second year renting in South Haven. We love this area - so much to do. This neighborhood is safe, quiet and close to the beach, playgrounds and marina. The house is a renovated 1927 hotel. New and old together in this property. 4 BR upstairs. 3 Bath. Works for a crowd. We had 9 people - extended family group. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### laura g. 21 Sept 2015 #### Perfect house! The Oakland North is the perfect place for a great getaway! The house has so much history and charm, not to mention that it is stocked with more than just the basics, including toys and games that kept us entertained for hours. Both the front and back of the home have beautiful views, and the back deck is the perfect place to gather at the end of a fun filled day. The beach and the marina are just short (minute or two) walks from the house (both literally right down the road). The owners are amazing as well and provided great and quick feedback and tips as we got ready for our trip. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation home and/or location. In fact, just a few days after we got back from our trip, we booked the same house for our vacation next summer! ##### laura g. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juston M. 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We could not have asked for a better experience and have begun plans for our next stay. The property was not only as great as advertised, but the property manager was quick to respond and had thorough instructions. A+! ##### Juston M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott W. 10 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, Clean and Tidy Very cute place to stay with easy access to beach and downtown South Haven. Family room into kitchen set up was great. Front patio area was a huge bonus to sit out with drinks and watch sunset. Very clean and tidy. Definitely would stay here again. ##### Scott W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela D. 2 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North beach We enjoyed our stay at this house. There was plenty of room for everybody! If and when you get new beds I would get king beds in my opinion. We are use to king beds so the beds seemed small. The great thing is your right down the street from Lake Michigan (like 1 min)! This place is awesome! ##### Pamela D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay T. 2 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a family vacation We (and our kids) loved the Oakland North! Great location (short walk to a park and even shorter walk to the beach), and great space for children to play both inside and outside. Ideal sleeping setup for families, as there are multiple rooms that can accommodate couples and our kids loved the bunk beds! ##### Jay T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Bernie J. 28 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Oakland Michael is a wonderful host. We had a issue with dirty dishes but it was probably done by previous renters. Michael didn’t know about it till we told him. It is a wonderful location and a great place to stay. I would stay there again. ##### Bernie J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen H. 28 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We were very SATISFIED Keep Doing What Your Doing ##### Stephen H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### patty b. 27 Sept 2018 #### Great location Well appointed property ##### patty b. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail A. 6 Sept 2018 #### Great family house! We really enjoyed our long weekend at this house with some of our kids and grandkids ! Lots of room to spread out. We loved the history of the house and the character. So close to the beach we walked there a few times each day and walked to Bunde’s Bakery every morning. Owner was always quick to respond to questions! Very clean too! ##### Gail A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale D. 22 Aug 2017 #### Loved it! We loved our time at the Oakland North! It was a great place for our extended family vacation. South Haven and the beach were both fantastic! ##### Dale D. ---