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Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake

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A cozy, high-ceilinged room with a large window overlooking Spirit Lake, featuring a round wooden table with a woven placemat, a woven pendant light, and a comfortable seating area.
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A modern living room with a large window, a gray sofa, and a wooden floor.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the water through large windows.
A wooden dock extending into clear blue water with a few chairs and tables on it.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Orleans, IA
  • Place, Spirit Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Templar State Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marble Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Spirit Lake

Located in Spirit Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Templar State Recreation Area and Marble Beach State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji and Arnolds Park Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.
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Orleans, IA

What's nearby

  • Spirit Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Templar State Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marble Beach State Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Okoboji Lake - 8 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Arnolds Park - 19 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪VFW - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake on 1 Nov 2026 start from £1,079, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Spirit Lake and Templar State Recreation Area. Marble Beach State Recreation Area and Marble Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay for a family of 14. 8 adults and 6 kids
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! We had two cabins next door to each other, 14 of us stayed here. We had plenty of room to hang out. We enjoyed swimming and fishing. The property was clean and great communication from booking to check out. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the home! Common blue bathroom needs walls washed! Shoreline was very rocky…need swim shoes! Luckily there were some there that we were able to use!! Had a wonderful time, but wished for less stormy weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great home for a family gathering! Lots of beds & space. The location was great! Beautiful and a great relaxing getaway! Our suggestions for improvements:The internet strength was not great if you have to work. Being on the lake the windows were all very dirty and the outdoor furniture needs cleaning as well as the floors but we still had a wonderful time!It was a wonderful place and very comfortable for all our family to gather together for a fun family reunion!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The bed in the master bedroom was not good. It really needs to be replaced. It would help a lot if there was a diagram showing the rooms and where the sleeping beds actually are in relation to the bedrooms. The loft area is great for kids but with one other bedroom in that area the tiny bathroom becomes a little crowded. The area is very nice and quiet. There is plenty of room inside and out for lots of people. The kitchen is large and is fully equipped. Parking was great. Grocery stores only a few minutes away. Nice place for a big family get together overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is fantastic! I love the two living areas. Bedrooms and common areas perfect for 16 people! The dock, kayaks and lilypad were unexpected and definitely were highlights!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a great time during our stay, any issues that needed addressing were taken care of in a timely Fashion. Cost for the time there was ok, needs to be updated and deep cleaned inside and out, First impressions at the front door and over flowing garbage from the past guests that stayed during our full stay and stunk every time we went outside in front. I understand trying to flip between guests gets hard maybe they need to add an extra to the cleaning crew. The kitchen had all the supplies needed for a group our size. I would recommend this to friends and family despite the lack of curb appeal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great property! Super well stocked with everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our family had a great vacation. Enjoyed the house

Great Times
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place!!

Great home with a wonderful outdoor space. Everything we needed was there! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful with absolutely gorgeous views! There was plenty of space and sleeping arrangements. We particularly enjoyed being able to section off part off the house for when some people went to bed early but others were up later! Our whole family has already talked about coming back to this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cannot recommend enough

This place was amazing to stay at, got an amazingly quick response when we had a concern about the fridge leaking (sent someone out within 20 minutes), the home is beautiful & perfect location!! Cannot say enough good things!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and a good location right on the lake! We brought up two pontoons so having the dock worked perfect. Very comfortable for sleeping and had plenty of different options to hang out at the house. If you wanted to relax and watch tv, play yard games in the front or back, or just hang out in the garage. Was a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short get together

Perfectly located with all the amenities you need. Very spacious with rooms for privacy and chat for various conversations along with an island kitchen to make everything fall smooth
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plenty of room

5 kids and 4 adults. 3 young kids swam right out back door. We had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for family reunion

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

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
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