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Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake

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Exterior
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

Explore the area

Map
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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About the neighborhood

Spirit Lake

On waterfront.Within a 10-minute walk of the villa, you'll find Templar State Recreation Area and Marble Beach State Recreation Area. Also, East Okoboji Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mini-Wakan State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

3482895

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake to the airport?

This villa is 96.6 mi (93-min drive) away from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake to the beach?

This villa is 6 mi (12-min drive) from Pike's Point Beach.

Does Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake to downtown Spirit Lake?

This villa is 1.4 mi away from Orleans.

Sandy Beach Retreat on Big Spirit Lake Reviews

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