Want to be close to the action, but still have room to breathe? Our secluded, riverfront home has all you need to relax, but is just 10 minutes from South Haven.

Welcome to Black River Retreat! Start your day by sipping your coffee on the spacious deck overlooking the ravine and gardens. Or take your coffee to go as you stroll through our private, wooded trails. Enjoy a cold drink in the backyard while the kids explore the playsets. Watch the river run by as you relax on the dock in the woods, or even on the 5 person inflatable island that floats on the river. (You will get wet!) Cut a boquet from the wildflower meadow to liven up the dining room table (in season). After an afternoon at the beach and shopping, unwind in the hot tub or around the campfire.

What’s nearby:
South Beach - 13 minutes
Downtown South Haven- 12 minutes
Van Buren State Park- 12 minutes
Kalhaven Trailhead- 12 minutes
Gingerman Raceway- 9 minutes
Sherman Dairy- 11 minutes
Kids Corner playground- 14 minutes
Michigan Theatre (movie theatre)- 14 minutes
Downtown Saugatuck- 30 minutes
Kalamazoo- 45 minutes
Holland- 40 minutes
Grand Rapids- 1 hour and 10 minutes

Vacation Rental FAQs
Q: Do you have central air conditioning?
A: Yes. We have central air, and we also have a window air conditioning unit in the upstairs bedroom since it tends to be a few degrees warmer upstairs.

Q: What kind of coffee maker do you have?
A: We have a Hamilton Beach Flexbrew. It brews a single cup, as well as a carafe. In addition, we supply a French press and pour over coffee maker. We also supply a selection on Kcups, ground coffee, filters, creamer, sugar, and sweetener.

Q: Are there leeches in the river?
A: We have never seen any.

Q: Is smoking allowed?
A: Smoking is not allowed in or near the house. If you wish to smoke, please do so away from the house and deck. Also, clean up any evidence of smoking (ash, cigarette butts).

Q: What are the sleeping arrangements?
A: The upstairs king room has a traditional king size coil spring mattress. The main floor king bedroom has a king size memory foam mattress. The bunk room has four twin beds; one innerspring, one gel infused memory foam, one hybrid memory foam and innerspring, and one traditional coil spring.

Q: Do we need to bring sheets, pillows, towels, and comforters?
A: Each king bed is supplied with a fitted sheet and top sheet, one lightweight quilt, 4 pillows, and a soft fleece blanket (Fleece blanket can be found in closet). Each twin bed is supplied with a fitted sheet and top sheet, one comforter, and 2 pillows. Each bathroom is supplied with bath mats, bath and hand towels, and washcloths. We also supply one beach towel per person.

Q: Can I get early check in or late check out?
A: We are happy to accommodate this request when we can! If other guests aren’t checking in/out on the same day, we can likely work something out. (It typically takes our cleaning crew the entire window between same day check out/ check in to have the house clean and ready for our guests).