Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake

Microwave, oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

9.2

Outstanding(25 Reviews)

House in Iowa

16 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

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
Check-In begins at 4:00pm CST. Check-out time is 10:00am CST. Late Departures may be subject to charges
Advanced Payment of 50% is due at the time of booking. Remaining Balance due 30 days prior to your arrival. Failure to remit final rental payment by scheduled due date may result in cancellation of your reservation
All payments are refundable prior to the cancelation due dates. To protect your rental investment, we strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, early departures, no shows, or cleaning or maintenance concerns. If present and reported, all cleaning or maintenance concerns will be corrected promptly.
Service fees may apply to guests who reserve online with a third party booking website. Third party services fees are not controlled nor collected by Okoboji Vacation Company, and as such are not reflected on reservation statements provided by Okoboji Vacation Company.
A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged to the traveler if canceled between 60 days and 31 days prior to arrival. Reservations canceled within 30 days of arrival will result in no refund.
A refundable security deposit of $300 may be charged on reservations. Guests will be responsible for all intentional damage to include but not limited to broken items, soiled or misplaced linens, loss of keys, theft, or failure to remove garbage from the property, or leaving the property excessively dirty. Confetti or glitter is not allowed in the property.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

240.8 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

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Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake

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9.2

Outstanding(25 Reviews)

House in Iowa

16 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

240.8 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(25 Reviews)

8.0

Jul 2024

This is a beautiful home and worked out for our group. It was unfortunate some amenities were not available, but we are understanding of the recent flooding as some of us also live in NW Iowa and have also been affected. It would have been appreciated to receive communication on status of property before our arrival.

10.0

May 2024

The house is comfortable and nicely decorated. The neighborhood is very quiet and somewhat remote. Sleeping arrangements worked with some adjustments for multiple families involved. Having said that, the bedrooms were as advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed the ADA to Spirit Lake. The dock is superb, and the patio is comfortable, The hosts are wonderful to work with and quickly addressed a couple of minor problems. It is an older structure and a few repairs are in order, but overall it was a 5-star accommodation.

10.0

Jan 2024

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!

10.0

Sep 2023

Our group of brothers and sister ages 65 to 80 enjoyed the one level living. We enjoyed the lake view and the neighborhood.

10.0

Aug 2023

This house was great for my large group of 16 adults. Even more spacious than it looks online!

10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0

Jul 2023

Great home with a wonderful outdoor space. Everything we needed was there! Highly recommend!

10.0

Jun 2023

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.

8.0

Jun 2023

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.

6.0

Jan 2023

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.

8.0

Sep 2022

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

8.0

Sep 2022

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.

10.0

Sep 2022

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.

8.0

Aug 2022

Great spot… lake was toxic

10.0

Aug 2022

It was a nice property for our family and we had beautiful weather.

10.0

Aug 2022

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!!

10.0

Jul 2022

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.

10.0

Jul 2022

Lake time!

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.

10.0

Jul 2022

Family get away

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.

10.0

Jun 2022

Great location on waterfront!

Great location on waterfront!

Setup to handle a multi family vacation at the lake.

10.0

Jun 2022

Family Weekend

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.

10.0

Jun 2022

Perfect Okoboji Getaway

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.

10.0

Jun 2022

Our family had a great vacation. Enjoyed the house

Our family had a great vacation. Enjoyed the house

Great Times

8.0

Jun 2022

Great For Large Groups

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.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?

The average price for a rental in Iowa is $191 per night. This rental is $485 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake. Enjoy the water!

Is Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake

House in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake?

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