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5 minute walk to beach or town Sabinas Sandcastle

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A wooden play structure with multiple slides and climbing areas, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and a floor lamp. There are two windows with blinds, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A two-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small garden area.
A covered porch with wicker chairs and a small table, red walls, and large windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a bar area with stools, and a decorative painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122366 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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South Haven, MI
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Warner Vineyards
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

South Haven

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of South Haven, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and South Beach. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Southside Municipal Marina and 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Haven Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Warner Vineyards - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 minute walk to beach or town Sabinas Sandcastle

Welcome Home !! Do you need more space to relax instead of stepping over your loved ones? Enjoy your time together. This spacious comfortable home with two family rooms - is a natural gathering place for friends and family. Cozy and comfortable - newly furnished ... make this your second home .. year after year. ROOM to play -inside and out
* 2 family rooms
* large backyard
* large sideyard
* seperate fire pit area
* Deck and NEW PATIO
* front porch
Nestled in a wonderful south side neighborhood, 2 blocks to the beach and Kids Corner and a short walk downtown. Spend days and evenings enjoying a morning cup of coffee, or in a rocking chair on the front porch watching kids climb the parkway tree. Catch a nap or a book in the hammock, or grab a smore at the fiepit. Stroll down to the beach for a morning walk, or enjoy an ice cream cone for sunset at the beach park.
Come and see all that South Haven and Sabina's Sandcastle has to offer!
NO SMOKING - NO PETS
• Newly furnished throughout.
Full kitchen with service for 12+
•All new Microwave, range, fridge, dishwasher, Kuerig coffee pot, blender, mixer, spices, crock-pot, toaster, frontload washer and dryer
•Bed linens, pillows, bath towels .
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS.
•1st Floor - Kitchen, dining room, family room, walk-in pantry, office/4th bedroom - sofa / Q pull outbed w/pillowtop, laundry washer and dryer, full bath, foyer
•2nd Floor - Family room-Q sofa + chaise , shower / 2 sinks, reading nook, bedroom Q, bedroom Q, bedroom bunkbed full/full
•Childrens movies / toys / books. Play-pen, booster seat, baby monitor, kids plates, spoons, cups, bath towels, changing pad
•Hair dryers, ironing board and iron
•Central air, ceiling fans in all rooms
•Wi-fi. Ipod - docking station.
•1st flr Flat screen & dvd , 2nd flr tv / vhs / dvd
•Board games, books, cards, puzzles
•Front porch - sitting area - rocking chair
•Large side and backyard - landscaped. Hammock. Yard games
•Sand - beach toys, beach chair &
umbrella
•Deck with sitting area, table w/umbrella, kids table
•Fire pit with seating
•Charcoal grill.
•Enough items provided to get you started ... sponges, hand soap, tissues, dish soap, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, paper goods - tp, papertowels, napkins, plastic wrap, foil.
•Walk-in Pantry with spices and some staples. & a FRESH HERB Garden :)
•AMPLE parking in the driveway and street parking.

Reviews of recent guests:

'We appreciate all of the work you have done to make your home so special and beautiful. Everything was thought out well.' - Ann Arbor

'Just relax and enjoy. The house was ideally suited for our needs to spend time with our children and grandchildren. The backyard and firepit were the focus of countless memories. OUTSTANDING!. We hope that we can return. We loved the homey decor, all the serving bowls. It had everything we needed in the kitchen! Very kid friendly - thank you.' - Naperville

'What a great place to relax and have fun with visiting family from England. The house was beautiful and clean. We appreciated the comfortable and tasteful decor - everything was at hand, you have thought of everyone's needs. Delightful! We have really enjoyed your home from home and will have to recommend it to friends and family. Love the location - we were blessed to be here for the week. ' Yorkshire, England

'Your house is beautiful. We LOVE your house. The beds are comfy, we love the beach, and making smores. You have an AWESOME place.' Chicago, IL

'We loved your house! It was the best part of South Haven. We loved the decorating, the cute front porch and how warm and cozy it makes you feel... and it doesn't hurt to be two blocks from the beach!! Woohoo!!' - Lombard, Il

'Thank you for making your home so welcoming and family friendly. We loved the fabulous yard and firepit, the hammock and inviting atmosphere. We truly enjoyed our week here, even with 4 kids under age 3! Thank you.' Indianapolis, IN

'Your home has such a good feeling about it. It is so comfortable and inviting. We loved the decor, the ambiance, the many places to gather, the unique furnishings and decorative pieces. You have graciously supplied our every need with the Best of the Best! This has been such a wonderful weekend of 'sisters'. Thank you for giving us such an awesome place to stay. -Washington, Boston, Michigan, Livonia, Taylor, Rochester Hills

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking, no vaping, no marijuana

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,366 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NO to the following .. smoking, vaping, marijuana, recreational drugs.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Generally not bachelor/ette parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking, no vaping, no marijuana

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: generally not bachelor/ette parties
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

5 minute walk to beach or town Sabinas Sandcastle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and stay

Olga was great to work with and the property was great for our family get a way. You can’t beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!! Many thoughtful little touches and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Great experience with family and friends, beautiful home!

Had a great vacation in a beautiful home in a great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and setip

The house was very nice and a great location to the lake. I only wish we had a little nicer weather so we could have enjoyed the outside area a little more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DJ D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

House was exactly as described. Perfect for our little ones. Quick walk to the beach or town. Olga is fantastic to work with. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Was a great stay. Very close to the beach and wonderful sunsets. House was very clean and comfortable. Family of 6 with 4 kids (10-13), all had a great time. Will definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

This house was amazing. Very comfortable, super cute and exactly as they advertised. We had a girls weekend with aunts and cousins and loved everything about this place. It’s right by the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing! She was very responsive and welcoming. The house was so clean and family friendly. She thought of all the little extras that really make it feel like home. It has such a cozy feel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for a family celebration

We loved staying at Sabina's Sandcastle! It was so kid friendly and had so many more amenities than most VRBO places. Communication was easy with the owner and she provided amazing input on the area. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marnie M.

A very comfortable home! Kitchen is well-stocked and all the comforts of home are in this house!

Great winter visit. Owners were very attentive and helpful. House is great for all ages. The toy room was especially fun for our daughter!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

Beautiful house, spaces and decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family home in South Haven

We had such a wonderful stay and Olga was an incredible host. The house has everything you will need--especially for the kids--and a lovely outdoor area to enjoy the beautiful weather. We walked to the beach each day and downtown at night for dinner--and even had fresh tomatoes from the garden as a treat. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Lake House

This is the perfect lakehouse for a family getaway (for any season)! Olga does an amazing job prepping the home and the overall decor and feel of the house is 100% on brand for South Haven. Just a couple blocks from the lake and downtown South Haven make it the perfect location for the town. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

We were fleeing tropical storm Debbie but still wanted some beach and sun. Got both and a perfect home in a great location at this spot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very charming!

Very charming with lots of attention to details. Everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Plemty of room for 6-8 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Our family totally enjoyed our short stay at the Sabrina's Sandcastle. Just perfect in everyway. Exceeded our expectations. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well stocked older home for n a walkable distance from South Beach

Fine
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Jennifer C.

Sabrina's Castle was beautiful and perfect for our week. It is spacious, beautiful with detail, and comfortable. It is a great location in South Haven, close to everything. I cannot say enough great things about the house or the rental experience. Olga is kind, very prompt in returning emails/questions, and thoughtful to so many other details. I highly recommend this home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christina m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house and location!

From start, during and finish Olga was amazing! The house I can't say anything negative, you want for nothing in the house, bring your food and drinks and you are set! Our 2 year old loved the playroom. The backyard was perfect to rest in the hammock or let our daughter play. The location to Kids Corner you just can't beat. We were there everyday and location to beach stairs was close as well or to watch sunsets over lake Michigan. We rented a golf cart for quick and easy transportation to and from town, which the whole family enjoyed. Overall if I was to come back I would definitely stay here again. Oh and the lights in the front porch such a nice touch to relax outside, especially the couple times we had some morning rain.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

This home is in a great neighborhood and close to the beach and terrific playground. Also just a short walk downtown. Olga was very kind, welcoming, and responsive. We were 5 people and it was very comfortable. Accommodations for 10 would not be a problem. Would definitely return here for another visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Weekend Getaway with Family!

Our family stayed in this home as it is close to the beach and Kids Corner and not far from Kalamazoo where we had a wedding to attend. It was so clean and had everything you could possibly need for a vacation home. The kitchen appliances are new, the beds are comfortable and they even had toys and games for our 2 and a half year old granddaughter. We enjoyed the fire pit every night in the crisp fall temperatures and are hoping to come back in the summer to enjoy the beach and water! Olga was very responsive and made sure our stay at Sabina's Sandcastle was everything we were hoping for! The price is right, the home is great and close to everything. Don't pass this one by!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phineas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with great host

Had a great summer trip with the family! House in great location with walking distance to both the beach and park for kids to play. Owner went above and beyond communicating with us great things to do in town and was very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for families

My extended family all enjoyed a few days staying in this beautiful home and it was perfect! The kids room, board games, baby gear and fun bunk bed room really made it a great stay for the little ones. We especially loved the openness of the first floor and backyard. Thank you for the beach chairs and kid beach toys - one less thing to pack!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Santosh E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Rental

Amenities provided are very good. House is well decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, well-stocked, clean, perfect

Easy, great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021