THE BEAUTIFUL SANDTRAP ON SANDY SHORES OF LAKE HURON

 
 
 
Tawas house rental - Outside
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Tawas house rental - Outside

Outside

The beach

The beach

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen / Dining room

Kitchen / Dining room

Playroom with twin/trundle beds

Playroom with twin/trundle beds

Master bedroom - view 1

Master bedroom - view 1

Master bedroom - view 2

Master bedroom - view 2

Master bath

Master bath

Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a twin bed

Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a twin bed

Another view of bedroom 2

Another view of bedroom 2

Main Bathroom - view 1

Main Bathroom - view 1

Main Bathroom - view 2 - across from washer/dryer

Main Bathroom - view 2 - across from washer/dryer

Bedroom 3 - view 1

Bedroom 3 - view 1

Bedroom 3 - view 2

Bedroom 3 - view 2

Outside with sidewalk to beach

Outside with sidewalk to beach

Per night (USD) $267 - $297
Per week $1,870
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps9
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 5 nights

Photos and Description of the Tawas vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 9)

NOT CURRENTLY RENTING. NOT TAKING INQUIRIES.

The Sandtrap is a one story three bedroom home located directly on Lake Huron. It has a sugar sand beach, fire pit, and large yard.

There is a game room in the unattached garage with a pool table, foosball table, and air hockey table for guests to use. The Sandtrap is not a cabin on a lake; it is a beautiful home that we hope you will enjoy as much as we do.

The sound of the crashing waves through the open windows in warm weather is pure joy.

There are many activities in the surrounding areas to keep you busy or you may just decide to spend your whole vacation lounging on the beautiful beach and swimming in the lake.

Either way you are sure to have a wonderful time.

There are some games, movies, and books available for your use. Kids will enjoy sleeping in the bedroom painted with characters from Disney's 'A Bug's Life'. All bedrooms have quiet ceiling fans. There are also ceiling fans in the living room and dining room.

The kitchen/dining room features a beautiful island with sink, dishwasher and three comfortable bar stools. All appliances are stainless steel.

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About The Owner

We are a married couple with two school age daughters.

The Owner purchased this house in 2002
Why The Owner chose Tawas

The Tawas area is beautiful and the beach at the house is sandy. That can't be found everywhere on Lake Huron. We also have family that live in the area.

Tawas house rental - Outside

Outside

The beach

The beach

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen / Dining room

Kitchen / Dining room

Playroom with twin/trundle beds

Playroom with twin/trundle beds

Master bedroom - view 1

Master bedroom - view 1

Master bedroom - view 2

Master bedroom - view 2

Master bath

Master bath

Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a twin bed

Bedroom 2 with a double bed and a twin bed

Another view of bedroom 2

Another view of bedroom 2

Main Bathroom - view 1

Main Bathroom - view 1

Main Bathroom - view 2 - across from washer/dryer

Main Bathroom - view 2 - across from washer/dryer

Bedroom 3 - view 1

Bedroom 3 - view 1

Bedroom 3 - view 2

Bedroom 3 - view 2

Outside with sidewalk to beach

Outside with sidewalk to beach

Car: necessary

The listed activities may be available in either Tawas City, East Tawas, or Augres.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Tawas, Michigan

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Base Rate
$297
$1,870
5 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Refundable Damage Deposit $300
Travelers staying a minimum of one week receive a 10% discount off the regular rate. Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. A $75 cleaning fee and applicable tax may also apply.
Tax Rate 6.0%

Cancellation Policy

Policy available by contacting owner when booking.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Tawas, Michigan

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1600 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • Lakefront
  • Beachfront ...
    House is directly on privately owned beach.
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Romantic
General:
  • Linens Provided ...
    This includes all bedding, blankets, pillows.
  • Heating ...
    baseboard heat with 2 zones - controls in both living rooms
  • Towels Provided ...
    kitchen, bath and beach towels provided
  • Parking ...
    parking available on driveway
  • Living Room ...
    two living rooms available
  • Fitness Room / Equipment ...
    pool table in game room located in garage
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
    There is space on driveway.
  • Washing Machine ...
    Detergent for one load available; please bring your own if you plan to do more laundry during your stay.
  • Clothes Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Stove ...
    stainless steel, double oven - small upper oven
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    various dishes and utensils available
  • Coffee Maker ...
    10 cup
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator ...
    stainless steel, filtered water inside
  • Microwave ...
    stainless steel
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    basic cooking utensils supplied
  • Kitchen ...
    All dishes are included in the kitchen. You will need to bring your own food and favorite spices, as well as garbage bags, Ziploc bags, dish soap, paper towels.
  • Dishwasher ...
    Detergent for one load of dishes supplied.
  • Ice Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Dining ...
    table seats 6 and 3 seats available at island
  • seating for 9 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - combination tub/shower , toilet , Master bath
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Also includes washer/dryer
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king , attached bathroom
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , 1 twin/ single
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
    Other (See Description) - 2 twin/ single , day bed with trundle in play room / back living room
  • King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (5) Two twin beds in bedroom 3. Twin with a trundle underneath in playroom. Twin bed in room with queen bed.
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    cable in living room, master bedroom, and playroom, and game room.
  • Pool Table ...
    located in garage game room
  • Television ...
    one in each living room, one in master bedroom, and one in game room
  • Video Library ...
    limited selection
  • Games ...
    some games available
  • Books ...
    some children's books available
  • Toys
  • Game Room ...
    located in garage
  • VCR
  • Stereo
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Music Library ...
    Various CDs available.
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    charcoal grill
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    large yard
  • Golf ...
    several courses nearby
Suitability:
  • limited accessibility ...
    Two short steps up into house.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    One person in party must be at least 25.
  • pets not allowed ...
    Contact us for possible consideration.
  • non smoking only ...
    No smoking inside game room or house.
  • children welcome ...
    Various toys, games, books, and movies are available.
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • wildlife viewing
  • miniature golf
  • shopping
  • boating
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • shelling
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • water skiing
  • jet skiing
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • snorkeling/diving
  • hunting
  • cycling
  • sailing
  • golf
  • snowmobiling
  • cross country skiing
  • fishing
Notes:
Second living room / play room with television for children. Game room in detached garage with pool table and large flat screen tv.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Tawas, Michigan

The Beautiful Sandtrap on Sandy Shores of Lake Huron
average rating of 4.285714 based on 7 reviews
business
The Beautiful Sandtrap on Sandy Shores of Lake Huron
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p213435vb
Tawas City Northeast
Columbus, Ohio
5

Great Time!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 22, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
Was a super equiped place and it had everything anyone would need to have a great relaxing time. Walmart not too far away (or too close!) for groceries, great lighthouse park/beach a little ways away and a lovely beach of its own to walk on.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you had a great time.
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
The Beautiful Sandtrap on Sandy Shores of Lake Huron
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p213435vb
Tawas City Northeast
Warren, MI
2

Nice house, beware of fees

  • 2 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 6, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
The house is great, plenty of space, beautiful kitchen, comfortable master bed. The description of the house is very accurate. The living room/kitchen/dining area was very airy and open, really invited the family to spend time together. There is no air conditioning, but the evening breezes off the lake really cool off the house at night, even when the daytime temp reached into the 90's, I just had to remember to get up early to close all the windows to keep the days' heat out. The master suite is fantastic, loved the private bathroom and extremely comfortable master bed. All the appliances (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer) were in perfect working condition - nicer than mine at home! The bbq grill was very large, and I was happy to see they make an effort to be sure it's clean for each guest, which was a refreshing change from most places I've rented. The backyard was perfect, included a couple of strong trees to provide some shade on those hot days, and were perfect for hanging our hammock. The beach is large and very sandy, we spent most of our days there. The only downsides of this beautiful house is, although Lake Huron is gorgeous, this space has a very rocky bottom for quite a ways into the lake. In order to get into the lake, we had to make a trip to Walmart to get some water shoes. With those, and some careful stepping, we were able to enjoy the water. Also, there is no wifi (we had to go to Tim Horton's to do some necessary work & school communications) and no air conditioning. We really love swimming in the lake, so the rocky bottom is a big deal for us, but the house and beach are both absolutely beautiful.

** WARNING ** I originally submitted the above. All are true. The surprise came a couple of weeks after our stay. Beware. We are a frequent renter and ALWAYS treat the home with the utmost respect and care. However, the owner chose to deduct money from our deposit for regular household maintenance repairs. A door fell off as soon as we arrived, the door handle on the back door was loose, and a toilet paper holder was loose from the wall when we arrived. ALL of this was the condition when we arrived to the house. We called immediately about the door (which she quickly had repaired), but let the other minor items go. She chose to charge us for ALL the repairs. the house was nice, but the owner will make you pay for her regular maintenance tasks.
Owner's Response: My husband and maintenance man happened to be at our home immediately before these guests arrived. There were no minor repairs to be completed as they had all been done. There were several things wrong with the house after these renters left that had to be repaired or replaced, which we did not charge them for. Future renters please be assured that keeping our vacation home in top condition is a must - we enjoy staying there as much as our renters do.
Helpful votes: 4/4
business
The Beautiful Sandtrap on Sandy Shores of Lake Huron
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p213435vb
Tawas City Northeast
Rochester, MI
5

A Great Vacation Rental

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 11, 2011
  • Stayed: Jul 2011
This home was perfect for our family vacation. Plenty of room and a great kitchen for cooking, which we love to do. The beach was amazing and provided great swimming and floating opportunities.

All the toys were a great addition. My one grandson spent a great deal of time playing with the little kitchen set. We all got to share in his wonderous treats. We think he might make a great chef one day.

We highly recommend this home rental. Thanks for everything.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
The Beautiful Sandtrap on Sandy Shores of Lake Huron
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p213435vb
Tawas City Northeast
Mi
3

They dont return your deposit back

  • 3 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 20, 2011
  • Stayed: May 2011
While our stay was good (excluding the fire alarm going off one night and waking everyone up) Stacy hasnt returned our deposit in 3 weeks now. We have constantly been calling and requesting her to return our deposit she hasnt done that.
So think twice before renting this place or there is a possibility you will end up having to spend more than what you anticipated.
For the price they charged there was no dishwashing liq, no laundry detergent (yet the expected you to start a load of laundry). The sheets and towels from the previous guests were still in the dryer.
Recommended for:  Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: As the first guests of the season, they had the unfortunate experience of having the smoke detectors go off due to a battery needing changed. All batteries have since been changed and will be regularly to avoid that unwelcome night awakening! At least we know they work! These renters had their deposit refunded two days late, which I am sorry about, not three weeks as stated in the review. In the future we will be utilizing the CSA Property Damage Protection that VRBO offers for a small fee to avoid having to collect and return security deposits. As for no dishwashing or laundry detergent, our cleaner always leaves enough of each for one load, which was not used by these guests. Having myself stayed in many VRBO homes in Florida, it is very much the norm to bring your own detergent, trash bags, toilet paper, etc. It is quite clearly explained what is included at the house for the stay. Also when our cleaner went to change the batteries for the smoke detector, the guests stated what a wonderful time they were having and how happy they were with the house. As the first guests of the season, the cleaner also told them that the sheets and towels left in the dryer were from her getting the house ready and that they were not expected to do anything with them. We hope this resolves any concerns you may have after reading their review.
Helpful votes: 2/3
business
The Beautiful Sandtrap on Sandy Shores of Lake Huron
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p213435vb
Tawas City Northeast
Fair Haven
5

Great family vacation spot.

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 30, 2010
  • Stayed: Aug 2010
This is the first time we have vacationed with our adult kids and their 3 toddlers. We had a great time. The house is set up perfect for kids. There were lots of toys in the play room, the beach was perfect for making sand castles. The clean, spacious home is well equipped with everything you need. It is close to town for shopping. I would highly recommend the Sand Trap!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 5/5
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