Main floor
Bedroom 1
King bed on a Casper mattress, with an en-suite bathroom. The shower has two heads.
South Haven, Michigan
Blue Star Hideaway
Your private retreat in the woods, minutes from Lake Michigan.
Heated pool. Year-round hot tub. Room for 16.
Sleeps 16
5 bedrooms
4 full baths
Heated saltwater pool
Year-round hot tub
Basement game room
About a mile to the beach
Whole-home generator
Level 2 EV charger
The house
A secluded home for the whole family — and then some.
Welcome to Blue Star Hideaway. The five-bedroom house sits on a wooded lot a few miles south of downtown South Haven. It works for families, friends, and multi-generation groups: a heated saltwater pool, a year-round hot tub, a three-season room, and a basement game room large enough for a rainy Saturday.
You're under four miles from downtown, about a mile from a public Lake Michigan beach, and close to Van Buren State Park. The lot is quiet and private. The house is built for a premium stay — the hosts' motto is “we've thought of everything.”
We've thought of everything.Jay & Ryan · Bald Bros Properties
Gallery
The house, room by room.
Sleeping
Five bedrooms. Nine beds. A crib if you need it.
Two kings, three queens, two fulls, and a full-over-full bunk — plus a folding crib. The house sleeps 16. There are four full bathrooms, including a primary en-suite.
Main floor
Bedroom 2
Queen bed. Shares the main-floor hall bathroom with Bedroom 3.
Main floor
Bedroom 3
Queen bed plus a full-over-full bunk — the kids’ favorite on this floor.
Upstairs
Bedroom 4
King bed, with space for the folding crib or an air mattress. Shares the upstairs hall bath.
Upstairs
Bedroom 5
Queen bed plus two full beds. Shares the upstairs hall bathroom with Bedroom 4.
Family extras
Pack-and-go, already here
A folding crib, foldable high chair, baby bath, kids’ dishes, and toys are ready when you arrive. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a hall bath; Bedrooms 4 and 5 share the upstairs bath.
Sleeps 16
Amenities
Stocked like a house you already live in.
Outdoor & recreation
- Heated in-ground saltwater pool (about 85°F, warmer on request) with an automatic safety cover. Usually open mid-April through the season, weather permitting.
- Hot tub, available year-round
- Patio with a fire table, a natural-gas fire pit, and a portable Solo Stove (bring your own wood)
- Large outdoor dining area and a BBQ grill under a huge cantilever umbrella
- Private tree-lined backyard with bags (cornhole) and volleyball
- Pool toys, noodles, foam rafts, and kids’ life jackets
- Beach gear: towels, toys, a wagon, four folding chairs, and an umbrella
Indoor living
- Grand living room and a three-season room with a fireplace and TV
- Basement game room with air hockey, shuffleboard, Pac-Man, a huge TV, a kids’ play area, and a chalkboard wall
- Books, children’s books, and toys
- Separate thermostat on each floor, central AC and heat, ceiling fans
Kitchens
- Main kitchen fully stocked for big groups, plus a second kitchen in the basement
- Dishwasher, oven, stove, microwave, oversized Ninja oven/air fryer, refrigerator, and freezer
- Cuisinart drip coffee maker, Keurig, kettle, toaster, and a high-powered blender
- Full cookware, a spice rack, wine and rocks glasses, and kids’ dinnerware
- A welcome bag of coffee from a local roaster
The practical things
- Whole-home generator — storms do not end the stay
- Level 2 EV charging, a long private driveway, garage, and free parking
- Washer and dryer, fast Wi-Fi, linens, pool towels, and toiletries
- Smoke and CO detectors, fire extinguisher, and a first-aid kit
- Self check-in with a smart lock · long-term stays allowed
The area
Secluded, and still close to everything in South Haven.
A wooded lot a few miles south of downtown. About a five-minute drive to town or the lake. The exact address goes out after you book — the city is enough until then.
Lake Michigan
A public beach is about a mile away — rocky, and an easy drive with the wagon and chairs we leave for you. The larger sandy South Beach is a few miles off. Van Buren State Park, just south of the house, has dunes and another stretch of shoreline.
Downtown South Haven
Five minutes to the harbor, the pier, and the lighthouse at sunset. Taste for small plates and cocktails, Three Blondes Brewery, Admiral Jack’s on the waterfront, Venezia, and Maria’s Taste of Italy.
Blueberries & the trail
South Haven is the Blueberry Capital. One of Southwest Michigan’s most popular u-pick farms is essentially across the street. The Van Buren Trail starts just down the road and runs into town — rent bikes at Rock ’n’ Road Cycle or Scooter Joe’s.
If the weather turns
The Michigan Maritime Museum, Rocket Arcade, Lakeside Social bowling, and the historic Michigan Theater. St. Joseph makes an easy day trip for boating and another lakefront.
Wineries nearby
The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail is an easy afternoon from the house — Fenn Valley, Cogdal, and Lemon Creek among them. Confirm hours and distance before you go.
Guest words
They keep coming back.
- Average
- 4.97
- Reviews
- 99
- Airbnb
- Superhost
- Status
- Guest Favorite
96 five-star reviews and 3 four-star on Airbnb. Hosted by Jay, with Ryan as co-host, for Bald Bros.
“Really can’t emphasize enough how awesome this place was — a peaceful getaway just a few minutes out of town with activities and amenities galore… If this place is in your budget, BOOK IT.”
“Absolutely awesome stay and truly better than the photos… The pool and hot tub were perfect. We will definitely be back!”
“The pictures don’t do this place justice. Don’t think, just book!”
“14 people, 8 adults, 6 kids 2–17. Something for everyone in the lower level game area… the pool (salt water, auto cover) was the frosting on the cake.”
“This house was perfect for our family. We had babies, toddlers and teenagers and there was something for everyone.”
“One of the top Airbnb experiences I’ve had. The location is perfect, serene, and beautiful.”
“Our group commented several times that it was the most well-stocked home we’ve ever stayed in.”
“Kids didn’t want to leave! Great spot for families.”
House rules
The simple things, up front.
Reservations
Book the house. Bring the group.
Live availability is on Airbnb and Vrbo. Jay typically replies within an hour. The exact location is shared after you book.
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