Willow & Waves | Hot Tub | Billiard | Gym

🏡 Welcome to Willow & Waves, brought to you by Book N' Gather vacation rentals.

Step into this warm and inviting retreat that has everything you need for relaxing getaways or memorable gatherings. This beautifully updated home offers spacious living areas filled with natural light, a gourmet kitchen ready for your culinary adventures, and cozy, thoughtfully designed bedrooms for a restful night’s sleep.

Have fun in the dedicated game room or keep up with your fitness goals in your private home gym. Outside, unwind on the expansive deck surrounded by nature, gather with family and friends around the fire pit, or enjoy laid-back evenings at the covered outdoor bar and dining area.

This home seamlessly blends comfort, style, and entertainment—your perfect escape for making memories that last a lifetime.

🛌 Three comfortable bedrooms for everyone to spread out:
~ Main bedroom with Queen bed
~ Second bedroom with a Hanging Queen bed
~ Third bedroom with Bunk bed

🛀 Two bathrooms - each with their own stand up shower, so nobody has to wait in line.

~ It has a cozy living room that blends rustic charm and coastal style with comfy recliners, warm wood floors, and plenty of natural light.
~ Bright and inviting, this modern kitchen pairs sleek white cabinetry with warm butcher block counters and a chef-worthy gas range. An adjacent dining area features a charming round table with light wood barstools, creating a casual yet elegant space. The kitchen and dining areas provide a warm, rustic contrast to the clean lines of the modern cabinetry.

🎱 Fun for Everyone:
~ This exceptional property offers an unparalleled entertainment experience. Enjoy friendly competition in the dedicated game room with a shuffleboard table, then unwind in the cozy seating area. Maintain your fitness routine in the well appointed home gym, complete with a rejuvenating sauna.
~ Step outside to your own outdoor oasis — a one-of-a-kind entertainment space with a pool table under a rustic pergola, a awesome outdoor cooking setup complete with pizza oven, propane grill, and egg smoker, plus plenty of seating for everyone to gather for dinner, drinks, and laughter under the open sky. Oh, and don’t miss the three cozy hammocks nestled together — the perfect spot to sway, relax, and relive the day’s best memories.

Important Notes
$300 refundable security deposit required
Signed rental agreement required
Primary renter must be 25+ years old
No parties or events permitted

📍 Here are some of recommendations nearby:

🍴 Restaurants (downtown area, ~1 mile / ~3 min drive)
~ Admiral Jack’s – seafood on the river (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ Maria’s Taste of Italy – homemade Italian dishes (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ New Park Gastropub – variety of pub fare and desserts (~1 mi, ~3 min)

🏖 Beaches
All are within South Haven, mostly between 1–4 miles; drive times approx:
~ South Beach (main family beach with lighthouse) (~1.5 mi, ~4 min)
~ North Beach (volleyball, pier, ADA access) (~1.5 mi, ~4 min)
~ Deerlick Creek Beach (quiet, free parking, good for kayaking) (~2 mi S, ~5 min)
~ Packard Park Beach (grassy picnic + beach) (~1.8 mi, ~5 min)
~ Pilgrim Haven Beach (natural area, rocky, trails, free parking) (~3 mi S, ~6 min)
~ Van Buren State Park beach (larger dunes, camping, forest trails) (~4 mi S, ~7 min)

🍷 Wineries / Tasting Rooms
~ Warner Vineyards Tasting Room – downtown South Haven (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ Cogdal Vineyards – near lakeshore, just west of downtown (~1 mi, ~3 min)

📍 Local Spots / Attractions
~ Michigan Maritime Museum (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ Kal‑Haven Trail trailhead (start for 34‑mile multi‑use trail) (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ South Haven Center for the Arts (~1 mi, ~3 min)
~ Michigan Flywheelers Museum (agricultural heritage, engines) (~2 mi, ~5 min)

As your host, it’s our goal to make your stay as comfortable as it can possibly be.

Our mission is to help our guests create beautiful memories in our cozy home.
For an optimal experience for us both, we’ve spelled out some house rules. Thank you in advance. We truly appreciate you staying with us.

• Your safety is our main concern and our insurance will only allow a MAXIMUM OF 6 GUESTS, including infants and toddlers.
• No pets allowed.
• Parking: No more than 4 vehicles are permitted on the property.
• Please turn down the AC/heat when you’re away.
• No parties or events, an extra $500 cleaning fee will be applied if a party is thrown.
• Check-in is at 4 PM or after by Smartlock and check-out is at 10 AM.
• Please observe quiet hours from 10 pm-8 am out of respect for our neighbors.
• There is absolutely no smoking or vaping in the house or garage. If you smoke outside, please pick up the butts and dispose of them safely.
• There are security cameras present on the exterior for security and guest safety. Do not move or tamper with them.
• The base cleaning fee covers basic cleaning. Additional fees may apply if anything is damaged by more than “normal wear and tear” by dirt, spills, bodily fluids, etc. for using extra cleaning methods.
• For your convenience, we have left detergent for both the dishwasher and washing machine. Please take all bags of trash out to the outside trash bin.
• Please only flush toilet paper. Feminine Hygiene products, paper towels, q-tips, baby wipes, flushable wipes, cotton balls, etc. need to be disposed of in the wastebasket.
• No video productions without written consent from the property owner.
• Wooded areas and areas outside of the immediate lawn may contain poison ivy. Please stay in yard for your own safety.
• If anything is broken or damaged or simply isn't working properly, please report it to us ASAP.

It is always recommended that you get travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances.

Please adhere to the following hot tub rules and warnings to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone:

Hot Tub Rules
- Please shower before and after using the hot tub to protect linens.
- Use at your own risk. No lifeguard on duty. We are not responsible for accidents or injury.
- Local ordinances require the hot tub cover be replaced and securely strapped when not in use to prevent entry by young children and to keep it heated.
- Spa cover is not designed to support weight. Please do not stand or sit on hot tub cover.
- Do not enter if the temperature is above 104 F
- No glass in or near hot tub
- No jumping, diving or pets
- Limit your hot tub time to 15 min and cool off before using again. Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness or fainting.
- Please do not use hot tub if you have diarrhea or any disease transmittable by water.
- Do not use under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.
- No children under the age of 12 should use the hot tub, they are much more prone to overheating.
- Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Warning: Please consult a physician before using if you are elderly, pregnant, have diabetes, heart disease, high or low blood pressure, any illness or if taking prescription medications.

Guest agrees that failure to vacate the premises within the specified timeframe or at the end of the Guest’s scheduled stay shall be deemed trespassing, and Owner shall be afforded all protections, rights, and remedies available at law or in equity to any property owner against a trespasser. In addition, Guest shall incur a fee of $150 per hour for each hour Guest remains on the premises. The hourly fee shall accrue without limitation, be invoiced daily, and become immediately due and payable upon receipt of the invoice.

The Guest and all persons listed under them on this Agreement understand that their rental of this property is at their sole risk and hereby agree to indemnify, completely and fully release and hold harmless the Owners, Property Management, their agents and employees, and the property, against any and all claims of personal injury, including death, or property damage, or loss, including but not limited to all attorney’s fees incurred, arising from use of the premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury, death or loss, regardless of what causes such injuries, or damage, including those of any third persons. In the event Owner files suit to enforce its rights under this Agreement, Guest will be responsible for paying any attorney fees incurred by Owners in connection therewith. Except as stated herein, the Guests are renting the premises in its As-Is condition upon check-in date and agrees to take good care of said premises. This care includes not making any alterations, additions, repairs or improvements and/or any removal of the Owner’s personal property from the premises without the approval of the Owner/Agent. While all electrical and mechanical equipment within the Property are in good working order, Owner cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of electrical service, stopped plumbing, water supply, heating, air conditioning, audio visual equipment, internet access, or appliances. Guest agrees to report any inoperative equipment or other maintenance problem to Owner immediately. Owner will make reasonable efforts to have repairs done quickly and efficiently. Guest will allow Owner or a person permitted by Owner access to the Property for purposes of repair, maintenance, and inspection. Owner is not responsible for any inconvenience that may occur and no refunds/rent reductions will be made due to failure of such items. By electronically agreeing to this lease, the Renter has read, fully understands, and agreed to all the terms and conditions included in this agreement. Renter is aware that this is a release of liability and a legal contract and signs it (or electronically agrees to) of Renter’s own free will.

Please have safe travels, and contact us with any questions you might have. We look forward to having you stay with us!