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Sunsets, Sand & Serenity – Summer at Big Sandy Retreat!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McGregor, MN
  • Place, Big Sandy Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Minnesota National Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Sunsets, Sand & Serenity – Summer at Big Sandy Retreat!

Big Sandy Retreat – Your Lakeside Escape!

Welcome to Big Sandy Retreat, a beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 3-bath home with stunning lake views and 130 feet of private shoreline on Big Sandy Lake.

Perfect for family getaways, fishing trips, or relaxing with friends, this retreat offers comfort, convenience, and endless opportunities for fun on the water.

The House:
- Spacious Living: Comfortable main floor living area with a large sofa, ideal for movie nights or relaxing while enjoying the lake view.
- Gourmet Kitchen: Fully stocked with cookware and essentials for preparing meals during your stay.
- Master Suite: Spacious upstairs master with double sinks, walk-in shower, and private covered deck for morning coffee with lake views.
- Additional Bedrooms: Two extra bedrooms upstairs feature queen beds, plus a twin day bed in the sitting area.
- Full-size washer and dryer included.

Outdoor Fun:
- Private Sandy Beach & Dock: Enjoy sunbathing, swimming, or boating (dock availability varies by season).
- Fire Pit & Outdoor Seating: Perfect for evening s’mores, cocktails, or relaxing after a day on the water. Guests provide their own firewood.
- Boating Access: Explore the lake and visit nearby lakeside restaurants, some with live summer music.
- Covered Patio & Balcony: Relax outdoors rain or shine; enjoy morning coffee on the master bedroom’s private covered balcony or step out from the kitchen onto the patio for lunch or dinner.

Activities & Attractions:
- Fishing: Big Sandy Lake is known for over 20 species of sport fish—ideal for anglers of all levels.
- Water Sports: Boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding on 6,520 acres of water and 59 miles of shoreline. Bring your own gear and enjoy!
- Winter Fun: Ice fishing, snowmobiling, or cozying up indoors with scenic lake views.
- Nearby Town: Charming shops, dining, and local attractions just a short drive away.
- Groceries & Gas: Ukura’s Big Dollar Food Market is in McGregor, in route to the house for full grocery stock up. Wiley and Sather’s have gas and a smaller grocery selection. Entertainment & Amenities:
- 50" TV, games, and puzzles for indoor fun.
- Ring doorbell, exterior cameras, and outdoor lighting for peace of mind.
- Charcoal Grill: Cook up your favorite meals outdoors (guests provide their own charcoal).

Nearby Boat Launches - all within a 10 mile drive:
- Sandy Lake Recreation Area (Army Corps Launch)
- Big Sandy Lodge Marina Launch
- DNR Public Access

Summer at Big Sandy Retreat truly can’t be beat! Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or quality time with loved ones, this lakefront cabin offers an unforgettable getaway.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

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

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2596040vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

McGregor

Located in McGregor, this cabin is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Mississippi River and Savanna Portage State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Minnesota National Golf Course. Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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McGregor, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Sandy Lake - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Minnesota National Golf Course - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Island Lake - 21 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Loon Lake - 25 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Kettle River - 57 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bann's Bar and Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Last Chance Pub N Grub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Round Lake Resort - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Roasting House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Sandy Lodge & Resort - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunsets, Sand & Serenity – Summer at Big Sandy Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunsets, Sand & Serenity – Summer at Big Sandy Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunsets, Sand & Serenity – Summer at Big Sandy Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunsets, Sand & Serenity – Summer at Big Sandy Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunsets, Sand & Serenity – Summer at Big Sandy Retreat! located?

Nestled on the beach, this McGregor cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Big Sandy Lake and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Shamrock Town Hall. Sandy River Lake and Horseshoe Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. The house had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Ria- thanks so much for the review. You guys were awesome guests! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great stay

Great stay while in town for a wedding
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house! Great owners! Our second time staying here with our kiddos for a family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
We are so happy you had a great stay! We so appreciate repeat guests! You and your family are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property and view! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Thanks Jeff!! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! You and your crew are welcome anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

kelly b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Peaceful atmosphere

We were extremely excited
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Wonderful stay

This was our children’s first cabin experience and it set the bar pretty high. The property is a very nice modern cabin with a nice beach, and fantastic views. We had a great time and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks Craig! So glad you guys enjoyed the cabin. You are welcome anytime! Thanks for being such great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Great wedding weekend

Property was perfect for us being in town for a long weekend and wedding. Lovely comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2024
I’m so glad you had a great weekend!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Definitely coming back!

We stayed at this property for an annual girls weekend and it was an amazing place to stay. Nice and clean, well stocked with essentials, and perfect location on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Thanks for the review! I’m so glad you and your friends had a great stay! You are welcome anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake House

Beautiful house with lots of things to do for Young kids including toys, games, and puzzles. Nice beach area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us! You guys are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

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

Family and Friend Get Away

The place was very nice and matched the posting well. We had a lot of fun boating and just hanging out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thanks Brad! Glad you guys had fun!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check-in was seamless - we arrived a little early but happily enjoyed the lake views and flowers that were blooming. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed and more; kitchen, bathrooms, games and puzzles! Big Sandy is a beautiful and clean lake, the beach was all sand. The weather did not cooperate with us but because of the space, amenities and covered porches we had a great family vacation!! Also, the sunsets were amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We loved hosting you and your family. We look forward to hosting you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Perfect short getaway

Our family recently stayed here for a couple of nights and it was an amazing and perfect short getaway! The home is beautiful, spacious, and well stocked. The backyard was peaceful and felt very private. We would love to return in the future and stay even longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thanks for the review! You guys were amazing guests and we would be happy to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay overall was good. Nice beach and house. There was only 1 working tv in the house and the furniture-especially the couch-was not comfortable. A man showed up to cut the grass while we were outside-would have been nice to have a heads up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Amazing!!

We loved this vacation home! We stayed for a family vacation with 2 toddlers. They loved the toy room with an abundance of kids toys and activities. The beach was great for them, would have been better if weather cooperated! Thanks for sharing your beautiful clean home home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

craig w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Rain interfered

Very well decorated and built
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

EriknLucy K.

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

Great location - beautiful home

Great getaway in the lake - beautiful - comfortable home. Reason for 4 stars is Main bedroom sheets had hair and sand upon arrival so I had to change them. And washer/dryer room smelled like cigarette smoke. But everything else was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

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

BSL

It was a very relaxing week with the Family! Only downside is blinds in the master bedroom would of been a plus at times. Not taking away from the beautiful sunrises though;). Fishing was good so that is even better…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thanks for the review! We loved hosting you and your family! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe G.

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

Beautiful and comfortable home on Big Sandy!

This home is amazing for a get together with friends! We all loved our stay! The space is open and clean with enough room for spreading out! The beds were comfy, the bathrooms had all that we needed. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking large meals for our group! Megan was so helpful with recommendations for groceries and dining. We can’t wait to go back this summer when we can play on the lake. I highly recommend this beautiful getaway! Perfect for friends and families with kiddos! Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2022
Phoebe, thanks so much for being such an amazing guest and leaving the house spotless. We would welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee V.

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

Excellent Lake Property

Home is wonderful. Lake front is about as good as it gets, awesome. Excellent lake. Only issue we almost had was the narrow driveway and not much room to turn around. I have a 20ft boat, don't think you could make it with anything bigger. We almost brought a pontoon, glad we didn't. Other than that everything was great, will keep this property as a possibility for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thanks for staying with us! We enjoyed hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mai Yang V.

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

Weekend getaway for New Year's Eve

We had a wonderful long weekend at this property for new year's eve. The house had all of the amenities that we needed for 6 adults. It would also work well for those guests who have children. We iced fish and enjoyed board games inside. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook all of our meals. The space was very comfortable for 6 people. The house was very clean. Property was very easy to find and check-in was easy. Overall I would recommend this for anyone looking for a nice getaway trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjela & Toby M.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a wonderful time! The kitchen is fully equipped and supplies stocked. We unfortunately didnt have great weather but there were lots of games, puzzles and action figures to keep our son occupied when it rained. We caught perch, northern and crappies off the dock. FYI-If you are planning on bringing a bigger boat, the road and driveway are a bit narrow. We had a 16ft boat so it wasn't an issue. Thanks for a relaxing week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thank you for staying with us! You are welcome anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Ice fishing trip

A couple friends and I stayed here for a getaway weekend plus some ice fishing. The location is beautiful and pretty secluded. Sunrise and sunsets were fun to watch. A four wheel drive vehicle may not be required but I was definitely happy to have a truck because the final 1.5 miles entering the property are plowed but very snow packed with some hills. We had trouble with the door code upon arrival but Megan was very helpful and responsive with that and it was our only issue of the weekend. Will definitely consider this place again for a future vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahra E.

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

A memorable weekend!

We loved this cabin, the lake and area! This was our first trip to Big Sandy Lake and we hit the jackpot. So much to do on the lake with the restaurants, sand bar, swimming, fishing! Cabin was perfect for our family of 6. The only thing to note is the top bunk beds aren’t available to use, my kids were a little bummed about that. The small Road to the cabin is tight - we brought a 22 foot boat and we could fit and turn around in the cabin driveway, but my husband is experienced and comfortable pulling boats, for someone who isn’t they may have a hard time. Cabin was equipped with fun toys/games, and everything you would need for the week. We hope to be back and would love the opportunity to stay at this cabin again. Thanks for sharing your beautiful spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thank you for the great review! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian Z.

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

Family vacation

Megan was a very attentive and helpful property manager. She provided us with check in information on the morning we were expected to arrive. She responded to concerns we had during our stay in a prompt and professional manner, we appreciated her help. The house was gorgeous, a few things were being finished including the fireplace, furnishings, some electrical and painting, as well as new sod in the front yard. However, none of that took away from how wonderful the property was and the location on Big Sandy Lake was unbeatable. A public boat access was available one mile from the property and the dock had plenty of space for our boat. The beach is sandy, and the water is shallow, great for kids, we had a 3yo and 8yo with us. Plenty of parking on site. Overall, this was an amazing place on an even more amazing lake. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2022
Thank you Jillian for being great guests! We look forward to hosting you and your family in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Big Sandy Retreat

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What makes this property unique

Lakefront Access: The cabin sits right on the water, perfect for boating, swimming, or just relaxing on the dock with stunning views.

Private and Peaceful: Secluded yet is easy to reach from McGregor.

Spacious Cabin: Plenty of room for families or groups, with a layout that encourages gathering and relaxation.

Scenic Surroundings: Surrounded by natural beauty—ponds, forests, and open skies make it a serene escape.

Summer-Ready: Whether it’s morning coffee on the deck or evenings by a fire pit, summer at this cabin is unmatched.
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