Welcome travelers! We are inviting you to join us this summer for a stay like no other, right outside downtown South Haven. We are expecting our official season with events and all sorts of fun to kick off around Memorial Day but you are still welcome to camp out for a quieter stay in the meantime.
Hostel SoHa is two 5,000 square foot buildings on 7 acres of private land in the process of being renovated into the first traveler's hostel in West Michigan. This summer, we are proud to announce we will be opening our first building with indoor pod-bed accommodations on May 15th. Not to worry, campers. There is still plenty of space for pitching tents, car camping, and even more amenities included with your stay.
[Apirl 18th Update] Because we are still in the process of opening up a communal kitchen, a larger common area, an improved outdoor fire pit area, showers, and more there may be construction going on during your stay. This likely won’t be a disruption to your stay but we thought we’d give you the heads up. Also note, pictures on Hipcamp may not accurately reflect the space as we make these changes.
We are located directly off M-43 and only a 5 minute drive to the beach; downtown South Haven; and Walmart, Aldi, and Meijer. We are also a 5 minute drive from the Kal-Haven trailhead and can help hikers and bike-packers arrange a pick up or drop off from there. The Bangor Train Station is a 12 minute drive and we can also help arrange pick up and drop off from there.
This fun and central location is best suited for adults ages 18-35, but we welcome any adult looking for a more social and unique experience. This is a adult/traveler friendly environment and is not recommended for families or individuals looking for a private getaway. Unfortunately, we do not allow anyone under 18 to stay even when accompanied by an adult.
Who This Stay Is Perfect For:
✔Budget Travelers
✔Solo Travelers
✔Solo Female Travelers (We are women owned & operated!)
✔Large Groups
✔University Students
✔Van Lifers/Bus Lifers
✔Young Adults
✔International Visitors
✔Car-Campers
✔Backpackers
✔Bike-Packers
✔Campers
✔Any And All Travelers
Amenities
We have indoor bathrooms (showers not open yet) and an indoor common area with a phone charging station, lockers for valuables (
Pros: the hosts and other guests were really cool and the firepit and benches and indoor bathroom were nice
Cons: you cant tell from the pictures but its right next to a pretty busy road so didn’t feel as naturey as what we were looking for
But if youre looking for a cheap place to stay in south haven & meet some cool people this is a great option!
Site was great for car camping - just parked in the lot and slept in my car. It was great to have a nice bathroom available whenever I needed it! And the location is great, under 10min from South Haven and the beach. The host and other visitors were very kind, and there were multiple opportunities for social events - unfortunately I couldn't participate much this time because I was busy with other plans. Overall, a lot of value for such a small price!