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Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 1625963 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

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Orleans, IA
  • Popular LocationBrooks Golf Club10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Okoboji Lake11 min drive
  • Popular LocationArnolds Park14 min drive
  • AirportSioux Falls, SD (FSD-Sioux Falls Regional)92 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Loved being on the water. Also loved that you can divide the house in two in a way and have a quite side and a loud side...
Devon B.
Jan 18, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake

Bedding Summary:
Master bedroom: King bed
Guest bedroom 2: Queen bed
Guest bedroom 3: Full over full bunk bed
Loft: Queen bed & 2 twin beds
Living room: Queen sofa sleeper

Welcome to the Sandy Beach Retreat, located at 13130 Templar Park N, Spirit Lake, this home will host large family gatherings on the southwest shores of Big Spirit Lake. Big Spirit Lake is not attached to East or West Lake and more suited for swimming, kayaking, and boating fun. This home has a great layout with two separate spaces connected. Guests will love the A frame fishing/hunting cabin style decor on the north side of the property and the south side is a beautiful traditional nautical lake home.

The A Frame cabin has an attached two car garage with pin pong table, grill with griddle, fun outdoor toys and solid two-story windows looking to the lake. One private bedroom with Queen bed, bathroom with tiled shower, and cute kitchenette. Looking out to the lake is a dining area and large common area space that could sleep more travelers. Upstairs in the loft you will find additional semi-private sleeping space with one queen size bed and two twin beds.

The south side of the property is a beautiful lake home with three private sleeping spaces. Master bedroom with King size bed, on-suite bath with tub, TV, double closets and views of the lake from bed. The second guest room has a queen bed, TV, and large window. The third place has a full over full bunk bed. The common living area has a pull-out couch that sleeps two and total seating for eight guests. Large dining room table, countertop bar seating, and breakfast nook table for quick meals. Kitchen has granite countertops, great entertaining space, and any kitchen gadget you could desire. While in the insides of the property are super for large family vacations the best space is the amazing lake frontage.

Almost 70 feet of sand beach and swimmable waters. Expansive docking system and swimming area. Great fishing right off the dock with custom fishing chairs that spin out over the water. Come watch the sunrise from the lakefront deck and the sunset from the string lit patio on beautiful Big Spirit Lake.

This property is professional hosted by Okoboji Vacation Company. Managing vacation properties in the Iowa Great Lakes for over ten years. You can be assured when staying in an O.V.C. property your linens will be clean, the property sanitized and stocked for your basic needs. linen, toiletries, propane replacement are also included in our concierge services included in the posted cleaning fee. We host over fifty properties in the lakes area and are locally owned and operated. If you’re booking a property that does not have a local host; think again! Cheers to your next Okoboji adventure with Okoboji Vacation Company; we can’t wait to get you “on Okoboji time”!


Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed

Property manager

Okoboji Vacation Company

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 25,963 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Okoboji Lake and Arnolds Park. Goodies Handmade Candies and Ranch Okoboji are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • East Okoboji Lake - 4 min drive
  • Ranch Okoboji - 10 min drive
  • Brooks Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • West Okoboji Lake - 11 min drive
  • Arnolds Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 6 min drive
  • Breakfast Barn - 7 min drive
  • Barefoot Bar - 11 min drive
  • The Ritz - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Templar State Recreation Area and Marble Beach State Recreation Area. East Okoboji Lake is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location.
Loved being on the water. Also loved that you can divide the house in two in a way and have a quite side and a loud side. Great Place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling vacation
Our group of brothers and sister ages 65 to 80 enjoyed the one level living. We enjoyed the lake view and the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for big groups!
This house was great for my large group of 16 adults. Even more spacious than it looks online!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
We had such a great time and really enjoyed the space. The views were beautiful and couldn’t have asked for a better location. Our only wish was that the water was a bit cleaner to swim in. Otherwise, a perfect place for a large family gathering!! It is much more beautiful than the pictures show. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurie m., Lincoln NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place!!
Great home with a wonderful outdoor space. Everything we needed was there! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
We had a wonderful vacation. The house was perfect for our family. The water and view was relaxing. We loved that the imentities were more than expected. We are planning to book the same property for next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room for a large family
We stayed for an all-adult, family get-together. This is a big house with lots of sleeping space. The great location is accessible to all the local sites & attractions you expect at Lake Okoboji. The outdoor facilities are awesome. The owners were quick to respond and very helpful from start to finish. I ranked the cleaning 4/5 as we had a couple of minor issues that the owner offered to remedy right away (dirty socks in a drawer, the coffee maker still had grounds in it, and cobwebs) but we took care of them ourselves. The owners apologized. Nothing major that would ever stop us from returning and close to a 5/5 but not a 5/5. This is what I think needs to be clearer in the house description: the house is three bedrooms plus an open loft (which they describe) and a sun-type porch off the kitchen/breakfast area that has been converted into a bedroom. This sun porch windows have coverings but it also has double doors with full windows to the outside and into the kitchen, and no window coverings on either. So if you plan to use this as a bedroom understand there is zero privacy. It also was very warm in the room and I could not find an ac/heater vent. Overall this is a great place, I think there just needs to be some clarifications made on the description. I do recommend this home and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Angie G., Sanborn, MN

Nice quiet location
Went in Summer months. It was a nice location, close to walking path. Had 3 generations of family staying in home. Biggest complaint from all were the beds and the thick plastic coverings on them. The bed I wasn’t in was not the most comfortable to begin with but the thick plastic covering on was ridiculous.. Have stayed in other VRBOs and haven’t had this type of thick plastic covering mattress before. Also, for those having to sleep on loft side of A frame, no privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Darlene L., Wichita Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Timers Family Reunion
Enjoyed the Stay - Nice location on the Water - Our Only Concern was the Steep Stairs Going Up to the Loft - Should be Fine for Youngsters (5 years old and over) Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
My entire family (17 total) stayed here over Labor Day weekend. We really enjoyed this property. The house is easy to get to and in a quiet neighborhood. Check in was super easy. There is plenty to do on the property and a walking/biking trail close. We brought a boat which was easy to put in and take out daily as the ramp is right down the road. There was plenty to space for everyone. Our only complaint was that the sleeping area on the patio has no curtains on the doors going outside or on the sliding door into the house. The loft area was quite warm also, but there is a fan provided which helped. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick family getaway
It was great! We all left with a ton of chigger bites though. Not sure if we got these outside or if there was something in the house potentially.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
property review
It was a nice property for our family and we had beautiful weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Green algae spoils dock fun!
Great spot… lake was toxic
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This is a beautiful well-appointed home! Had everything we needed for our stay. The kids enjoyed being able to fish right off the dock. Plenty of parking for everyone. The outdoor space was perfect; however, it rained during our entire stay, so we weren’t able to use it much. The games in the garage were a lifesaver for the teens during our rainy weekend. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
The property was great and just as listed. The beach area was nice with lots of outdoor seating. There was plenty of sleeping areas for our party of 13. With 2 living rooms there was plenty of space inside with a tv in almost every room. The only down side is the bedroom in the top of the A-frame lacks privacy. There is one large refrigerator and a dorm refrigerator but another full size refrigerator would be great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake time!
This property is beautiful lakefront with plenty of room for a large family get-together. We enjoyed the nice patio and waterfront location. The kitchen had everything we needed for family meals. Nice family memories were made here. Communication with host was very responsive for any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
We all enjoyed our short stay very much. Beautiful view of lake. Spacious home for our large group. Everything we needed and more. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on waterfront!
Setup to handle a multi family vacation at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
We were very pleased with the house and its location. The house was big enough for the 11 of us to not feel crowded. The location was quiet and right on the lake. The children played in the lake by the dock. The hosts supplied inner tubes, kayaks, and games. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Okoboji Getaway
This beautiful lake property was perfect for our first Okoboji experience. We loved the big space, and that it was almost 2 separate houses in one, which worked great for privacy but still being all under one roof. The house was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a great vacation. Enjoyed the house
Great Times
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great For Large Groups
We had a large group and the property met our needs. Thekitchen and garage area were great. The dock and outdoor patio were excellent. Check in and out processes were a breeze. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022