Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach.

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(70 Ratings)

House in South Haven, MI

9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Thank you for your interest in the Sand Trap Beach House. The Sand Trap is located in the prime area of North Beach in the Monroe Park area. It is just steps from the beach. No Stairs or inclines to get to the beach, steps to the concession stand & the swings on North Beach. The Sand Trap has four bedrooms and 2 full baths plus an additional enclosed outdoor shower. All bedrooms are located on the second floor. The master bedroom has a King bed (a twin mattress in underneath the bed), it features a 2nd story deck that overlooks the lake and the beach. The second & third bedrooms each have a queen bed, and the fourth bedroom has two twin beds. The family room & master bedroom have TV's, the house is equipped with wifi, there is a dining room off of the kitchen. The kitchen has all of the amenities that you need. When you first enter the home, there is a small sun room, which is a nice room to sit at the table to play cards etc. The outside front of the house has a patio with two tables and plenty of chairs for outdoor eating.
As of summer of the 2017 Season: We have renovated the Sand Trap. It was just completed for the summer 2017 rental season. We gutted the kitchen and both of the bathrooms. We converted one of the half baths to a full bath. As of the 2017 rental season, there is a brand new kitchen and two new full bathrooms & new windows in 90% of the house.

Other Ammenities: Other amenities: free wifi, A/C (Central air), 3 televisions, DVD player, cable in family room, smart tv in master bedroom, tv w/ cable in 3rd bedroom. Gas grill, enclosed out door shower, New Washer/ Dryer. Kitchen: oven/range, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coffee maker (standard coffee maker & Keurig), blender, everything you need for cooking. Beach umbrella & beach chairs. Bikes are kept at the back of the house for your use but we can't guarantee their condition from week to week. Plenty of chairs for sitting on the patio and for outdoor eating. Max capacity - 8 Adults or 9 total with kids & adults.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of South Haven, MI

Nearby attractions

Saugatuck Dune Rides

31.3 mi

Outdoor Discovery Center

38.8 mi

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

33.9 mi

Tunnel Park

44.1 mi

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Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach.

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4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(70 Ratings)

House in South Haven, MI

9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of South Haven, MI

Nearby attractions

Saugatuck Dune Rides

31.3 mi

Outdoor Discovery Center

38.8 mi

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

33.9 mi

Tunnel Park

44.1 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(70 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Great location near the beach with clean and comfortable accommodations. Highly recommended for families or adults looking for a beach getaway.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

We returned for another great stay at the Sandtrap. Clean, great location, and family friendly. We will book again on our next South Haven adventure.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The sand trap was in a wonderful location and we enjoyed the beach often! We had some concerns about parking but it turned out to not be a problem. There is not a beach attendant however and you may not purchase parking stickers from the police station. There are kiosks that you can use along the beach parking area to purchase those for the week. The bathrooms are very small but we made do. Stairs are steep and narrow and all bedrooms are upstairs. The kitchen, dining and living area are great and very spacious and the large porch on front of house is a plus as well as the very nice gas grill which we used several times. All in all a nice place to stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This cottage is perfect for a week at the beach.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This was our first year renting a house on North beach and we loved it! The house was a perfect location to go to the beach and also walkable to town. Could see sunsets from the master bedroom balcony and easily walk to the snack stand around the corner for a quick ice cream cone. The house was equipped with everything we needed for our family of 8. Look forward to coming back next year!!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We absolutely loved the location of this property. Makes beach days so much easier! This is an older home with some updates completed. The house is clean, well stocked, we loved having extra fridge for drinks and Weber grill which made cooking easier. .neighbors are friendly,

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Cottage was very clean, comfortable beds and updated appliances and gas grill! The two minute walk to the beach was the best part! Second story deck was amazing with views of the lake.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This house was perfect for 2 families with 4 littles. Lots of fun with being right next to the beach!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We enjoyed our stay! Good location and everything we needed.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

This is a sweet little cottage to make memories and our group did just that! The house is comfortable and is in great location from North Beach. The neighbors are lovely folks with a beautiful Monarch sanctuary. Our biggest challenge was the parking. What is not clearly stated on the VRBO listing is that there is no free parking onsite. South Haven does not have an attendant to purchase permits onsite at the beach. Rather an electronic kiosk at the beach or you have to use a parking Ap to pay by day or by week on any beach designated area which includes the retaining wall in Kalamazoo St. it is best to read the South Haven City site:southhavenmi.gov checkout parks and recreation/beach parking sticker

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

We had a fabulous time, great family house and beach is right around the corner!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

We enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was very functional. There was some construction nearby but nothing the host could control. We did not know how to use the Apple TV in the living room so our tv situation wasn’t as good as we expected. Thank you for the great stay!

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Great location although noisy construction going on all around during days of our stay and house smells strongly of natural gas when you walk in. Seems to get strong after water heater kicks in as we did not use heat while there . We kept windows open day and night gut due to this natural gas smell.

3.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

The property was ok … all the bedrooms are upstairs , and stairs were narrow and steep .so getting out luggage up and down took some effort …. The kitchen was nice , had about anything you needed … nice appliances … The evening before we left, there was no hot water , that was disappointing . We love the area , so we’ll come back here next year, but probably won’t rent the SandTrap again …

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

There were 8 ladies all 76 years old the house was very convenient for all of us the stairs to upper part were not bad one lady slept on couch down stairs because she is with a walker but said the couch was very comfy. The only one thing the VCR was not plugged in and we were not sure what to do because there were no outlets for it but other than that the house was nice.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

This property is a perfect location to be on the beach in less than 3 minutes! The house is older and has lots of diy work in it, as well as inconvenient electrical outlets (gals with lots of hair tools and Apple products😉) but it is a wonderful location so all those issues were secondary. The beds were all very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water and great water pressure. We had a bit of a gas smell scare but it turned out to probably be a gas grill nearby. Kari, the owner, was very responsive and helpful. The one thing that was inconvenient was the requirement to have towels washed, dried, and put away before checking out at 10:00 AM. Same for the dishwasher plus we had to wash off the outdoor tables and water the flowers each night. Places we have rented in other beach communities have never asked the put away job to be done. I have washed towels and dishes during longer stays but the most required before leaving was wash them and then the housekeepers would dry and put away. We have never had to put a final load away…just start it before leaving. We didn’t think we could get everything done and out by 10:00 so we opted to forego showering and dried our faces and hands with paper towels in the morning. Those instructions seemed like work when we wanted to have a more relaxed three days away. All in all, we had a great stay and the location would bring us back again, but wanted to explain why we couldn’t give 5 stars.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Highly recommend this house if you are adults or a family looking for a beach weekend House is clean and cute as the fun beach vibe feel and is walking distance to everything

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Well another lovely year vacationing on the North Beach in South Haven is in the books! We regularly stay at the Sand Trap because it is a lovely house that accommodates our family and close to the beach. Highly recommend!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We stayed for a week at the Sand Trap and could not have been happier with our experience. We’ve been vacationing in South Haven every summer for 6 years, and while we’ve never been disappointed with a home, this was our favorite spot. The house was in great condition and the location cannot be beat. You are steps away from the beach, ice cream, and morning coffee/baked goods at Bunde’s bakery. If you want to escape the action at the beach their patio was the perfect place for a quiet lunch or dinner. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking to visit South Haven.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

The house was in a great location for beach days. Still walking distance to town..Great place for the kids and adults. Highly recommend

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Great location in South Haven less than a block from North Beach on the Promenade. Large patio area out front for our whole family of eight. Nice sunroom in the front with an extra fridge for beach refreshments. Comfortable living room and well-stocked kitchen with modern appliances. Fantastic Weber gas grill out back just off the kitchen. Bedrooms were clean and beds very comfortable. Bathrooms were a bit tight, one on each floor. One minute walk to the beach, couple minutes to Bunde's, and 15-minute walk to Phoenix St. made the location perfect. Parking ended up working out fine as well with a couple spots out front on Kalamazoo. We had a wonderful week!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

A great property close to the beach with all the necessary beach gear!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We rent each year in South Haven and this home was the best location yet! Very clean and comfortable. Outside patio was perfect.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

A great week by the beach. The house location is great and it’s quiet and clean. Great amenities and a very responsive owner should you have any questions.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Cute home in a charming historic neighborhood, so close to the beach and all the fun South Haven has to offer. We love staying here and look forward to doing so again next year!

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

The SandTrap was just what we needed for a great beach week on Lake Michigan!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Loved our time at the Sandtrap. Good weather. Short walk to the beach. Everything we needed was provided by Kari. Couldn't ask for anything more.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

The house was lovely! Cozy, comfortable, and charming decor. A minute to beautiful North Beach makes it easy to go back and forth with the little ones. The neighbors monarch butterflies always are a treat! Rested and relaxed, we will be back next year!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Had a great time, property had basically everything you would need, and the place was in very nice shape

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

We had the best and easiest vacation imaginable steps from the beach meant everyone could do what they wanted when they wanted. No waiting for everyone to get up and eat and then load up the car and search for parking. The house was comfy and clean the outside tables are a fantastic hang out spot Honestly, couldn't say a single bad thing about the place. Thank you so much!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Easy beach access

Easy beach access

This house worked well for 2 families with kids. Beach is just around the corner. House was clean and easy to get into.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Great location!

Great location!

The North Beach side is amazing, and to be only a block away, plus walking distance to the downtown area made our week so easy. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Great location!

Great location!

Great location — just steps to north beach!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Great location

Great location

We knew from the pictures that the place was close to the beach but we didn't realize it was literally just around the corner from it! House was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed for a family getaway.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

Our family had and amazing stay at the Sand Trap! Great location, clean, and accommodations were exactly as described. I highly recommend this property.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Four Generation Vacation

Four Generation Vacation

Wonderful location, spacious living area inside and outside. Nice large patio with plenty of seating.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

2nd year in a row

2nd year in a row

This is our second year in a row staying at this house. It’s a perfect location for getting to the beach and then being able to take a short walk into town! It’s a very cozy house with an excellent patio! We will be staying here again.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

July vacation

July vacation

great location for beach and town

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Sandtrap Traps More than Sand!

Sandtrap Traps More than Sand!

Love South Haven and the Sandtrap is a terrific traditional beach house I remember from my youth yet with todays updates. Lots of room, great kitchen and shaded patio just outside the East porch, a nice refuge from the afternoon sun after heating up at the beach just a short walk away. We will be back again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Amazing Experience

Amazing Experience

My husband, our two year toddler, my best friend, her husband, and their twin girls all just returned from a long weekend at The Sand Trap. What an experience! Everything about the cottage was clean, quaint, and beyond our expectations! With little ones, we had no plans, other than to spend time at the beach, visit local parks & playgrounds, and take afternoon naps. The Sandtrap was the perfect place to do just that! The proximity to the beach playground was ideal and my little guy loved riding his bike right along the paved beach path sidewalk. The house was just lovely! Thank you for sharing your home with us & allowing us to create so many wonderful memories there!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

North Beach

North Beach

The reservation process and check in was easy. The house was clean, the property managers responded quickly to the few questions I had. The location was very close and convenient to the beach. Walkable area.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Haven?

The average price for a rental in South Haven is R 6,734 per night. This rental is R 0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach.?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach.

House in South Haven, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of South Haven, MI

Nearby attractions

Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach.

House in South Haven, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of South Haven, MI

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Haven?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Prime Location at North Beach, don't settle for block walk to beach.?

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