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Lakefront +Beach | Pontoon Rental | Dog Friendly
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with water park
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Twin Lake, MI
- Place, Middle Lake14 min walk
- Place, North Lake14 min walk
- Place, Crocker Lake2 min drive
- Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1 (Main floor)
1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 2 (Main floor)
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 3 (lower level)
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Living room 2
2 Queen Beds and 1 Child Bed
2 bathrooms
2nd Bathroom - ground floor
Toilet · Shower only
Main floor
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lakefront +Beach | Pontoon Rental | Dog Friendly
Lakefront ✔ Hot Tub ✔ Pontoon Rental ✔ Beach ✔ Smokeless Firepit ✔
★ "Oh my goodness this location is AMAZING. It’s picture perfect here!"
☞ Wrap around deck w/ alfresco dining
☞ Private beach + dock + pontoon boat rental*
☞ Kayaks + SUP boards + pedal boat
☞ Game room w/ Foosball + Arcade Game Machine + wet bar + TV
☞ Patio w/ BBQ + hot tub + Outdoor Shower (open)
☞ Parking → driveway (3-4 cars), by shed (2-3 cars)
☞ Indoor gas fireplaces (2)
☞ 379+ Mbps wifi
☞ Luxury Bedding
☞ Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
☞ Bluetooth Echo Plus
2 mins → DT Twin Lake (cafes, shops, restaurants)
8 mins → Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Water Park
Family-friendly getaway with kid features; highchair, pack ‘n play, children’s board games, dinnerware, books, toys & sand toys!
★ "Something for everyone with the paddle boards, kayaks, peddle boat, board games, hot tub and deep bathtub."
Other amenities:
→ 2 Queen Murphy beds + futon chairs (toddler size)
→ 43” Roku TV w/ DVD player
→ Keurig coffee maker
→ Onsite washer + dryer
→ Outdoor shower
→ Smokeless Fire Pit
→ Dedicated workspace
→ Smokeless Fire Pit
→ Central A/C & Heating
→ GE Opal 2.0 Ice Machine
→ Waffle Maker + Crockpot + Electric Frying Pan + Blender
→ Tons of Kitchen Utensils + Cookware + Dishes
★ "The backyard set-up is perfect… from the hot tub to the grill to the sand to clear water- it’s picture perfect here!"
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps up to 14):
—------------------------------
✰ Bedroom #1: King + Twin size hideaway bed + futon chair (toddler size)
✰ Bedroom #2: Bunk bed (Double over a Double)
✰ Bedroom #3: Queen bed + Twin size hideaway
✰ Bedroom #4: (Lower Level living room) 2 Queen Murphy Beds + futon chair (toddler size)
Plenty of lake activities to enjoy. Bring your own fishing gear to enjoy stellar fishing on the dock.
★ "House was beautiful and full of lake amenities and activities. Highly recommended."
ATTRACTIONS:
—---------------
✰ Stonegate Golf Course (7 mins)
✰ Blue Lake Fine Arts Center (9 mins)
✰ Lake Michigan (20 mins)
✰ Grand Haven (25 mins)
✰ Silver Lake Sand Dunes (39 mins)
✰ Michigan's Adventure Amusement & Water Park (8 mins)
★ "The house and view are absolutely beautiful. This is the best stocked house I’ve ever stayed at."
Need more space? Ask to rent our other home next door that sleeps 10 guests.
Add my listing to your wishlist by clicking the ❤ in the upper-right corner.
I want you! Tell me what I can do to be your host.
The entire home, beachfront, dock and fire pit is included in this rental. Please make yourself at home.
I am available for you during your stay. I'm only a phone call or message away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.
Click ‘Show Host Guidebook' below for my personal recommendations.
Pontoon Boat available for rent upon request & subject to availability*
Outdoor equipment/furnishings are stored away from late October/November until May (including BBQ).
For security purposes, there are cameras outside the home front & back.
Note: On occasions, the lake is sprayed to maintain the integrity of the water for swimmer's itch/weed control. There is a 24-no-swim rule after spraying. The spraying of the lake dates is unknown & out of our control.
★ "Oh my goodness this location is AMAZING. It’s picture perfect here!"
☞ Wrap around deck w/ alfresco dining
☞ Private beach + dock + pontoon boat rental*
☞ Kayaks + SUP boards + pedal boat
☞ Game room w/ Foosball + Arcade Game Machine + wet bar + TV
☞ Patio w/ BBQ + hot tub + Outdoor Shower (open)
☞ Parking → driveway (3-4 cars), by shed (2-3 cars)
☞ Indoor gas fireplaces (2)
☞ 379+ Mbps wifi
☞ Luxury Bedding
☞ Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
☞ Bluetooth Echo Plus
2 mins → DT Twin Lake (cafes, shops, restaurants)
8 mins → Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Water Park
Family-friendly getaway with kid features; highchair, pack ‘n play, children’s board games, dinnerware, books, toys & sand toys!
★ "Something for everyone with the paddle boards, kayaks, peddle boat, board games, hot tub and deep bathtub."
Other amenities:
→ 2 Queen Murphy beds + futon chairs (toddler size)
→ 43” Roku TV w/ DVD player
→ Keurig coffee maker
→ Onsite washer + dryer
→ Outdoor shower
→ Smokeless Fire Pit
→ Dedicated workspace
→ Smokeless Fire Pit
→ Central A/C & Heating
→ GE Opal 2.0 Ice Machine
→ Waffle Maker + Crockpot + Electric Frying Pan + Blender
→ Tons of Kitchen Utensils + Cookware + Dishes
★ "The backyard set-up is perfect… from the hot tub to the grill to the sand to clear water- it’s picture perfect here!"
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps up to 14):
—------------------------------
✰ Bedroom #1: King + Twin size hideaway bed + futon chair (toddler size)
✰ Bedroom #2: Bunk bed (Double over a Double)
✰ Bedroom #3: Queen bed + Twin size hideaway
✰ Bedroom #4: (Lower Level living room) 2 Queen Murphy Beds + futon chair (toddler size)
Plenty of lake activities to enjoy. Bring your own fishing gear to enjoy stellar fishing on the dock.
★ "House was beautiful and full of lake amenities and activities. Highly recommended."
ATTRACTIONS:
—---------------
✰ Stonegate Golf Course (7 mins)
✰ Blue Lake Fine Arts Center (9 mins)
✰ Lake Michigan (20 mins)
✰ Grand Haven (25 mins)
✰ Silver Lake Sand Dunes (39 mins)
✰ Michigan's Adventure Amusement & Water Park (8 mins)
★ "The house and view are absolutely beautiful. This is the best stocked house I’ve ever stayed at."
Need more space? Ask to rent our other home next door that sleeps 10 guests.
Add my listing to your wishlist by clicking the ❤ in the upper-right corner.
I want you! Tell me what I can do to be your host.
The entire home, beachfront, dock and fire pit is included in this rental. Please make yourself at home.
I am available for you during your stay. I'm only a phone call or message away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.
Click ‘Show Host Guidebook' below for my personal recommendations.
Pontoon Boat available for rent upon request & subject to availability*
Outdoor equipment/furnishings are stored away from late October/November until May (including BBQ).
For security purposes, there are cameras outside the home front & back.
Note: On occasions, the lake is sprayed to maintain the integrity of the water for swimmer's itch/weed control. There is a 24-no-swim rule after spraying. The spraying of the lake dates is unknown & out of our control.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
🐾 PET POLICY
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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About the area
Twin Lake
Located in Twin Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Hackley and Hume Historic Site and USS LST 393 are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stonegate Golf Club and Chase Hammond Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Michigan's Adventure and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Twin Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Middle Lake - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- North Lake - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Crocker Lake - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- West Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Michigan's Adventure - 10 min drive - 17.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Lefty & Romos' Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
- Coasters Drive-in - 13 min drive
- Full Moon Diner & Saloon - 18 min drive
- Taco Bell - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
27 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aleschia L.
23 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aleschia L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom H.
12 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margery W.
20 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Margery W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angel B.
10 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vacation
Angel B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa J.
10 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Vanessa J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
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1 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bowling trip
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sally S.
29 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Sally S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Emily W.
15 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect girls weekend getaway!
Emily W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tara M., United States
26 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Tara M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
angie e.
25 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muskegon rental
angie e.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Justin H.
1 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay on the lake
Justin H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie D.
7 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Son's Wedding
Stephanie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy D.
16 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Timothy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kenzie k.
10 Jan, 2015
Beautiful place
Kenzie k.
10/10 Excellent
Katie E.
1 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend retreat
Katie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael S., Mineola, Texas
19 Mar, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Michael S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
8/10 Good
Bridget D.
14 Apr, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Bridget D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Staci P.
23 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing vacation
Staci P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leah B.
20 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Leah B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Addison P.
8 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Addison P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Brenda R.
18 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Brenda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
AN R.
14 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lake of your own...
AN R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
15 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Retreat
Amanda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maureen S.
24 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with a simple mentality
Maureen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
About the host
Hosted by Sandy Shores of Twin Lake, LLC
About Your Hosts — Sandy Shores of Twin Lake, LLC
Hi! We’re Kathy and Chuck Kircus, proud owners of Sandy Shores of Twin Lake. After careers in the automotive industry, we followed our hearts and created a place where families can relax, reconnect, and enjoy Michigan’s natural beauty. We purchased our cottage in 2005 and the lake house in 2007—and they’ve been our family’s favorite gathering spots ever since.
We vacation here every year with our four adopted special-needs children, parents, and close friends. Watching our kids grow up building sandcastles, chasing fireflies, and splashing in the lake has made this place truly feel like home. Sharing that same experience with guests is one of our greatest joys.
Why Stay With Us
Twin Lake is a clear, sandy-bottomed, family-friendly lake—perfect for swimming, paddling, and relaxing. Our homes offer cozy cottage charm, private beaches, beautiful shoreline views, and easy access to Michigan’s Adventure, local lighthouses, parks, breweries, and more.
With 25+ years in customer service, we’re committed to ensuring your getaway is smooth, comfortable, and memorable. We’d love to welcome you to the place our family cherishes most. Enjoy your stay at Sandy Shores of Twin Lake!
Hi! We’re Kathy and Chuck Kircus, proud owners of Sandy Shores of Twin Lake. After careers in the automotive industry, we followed our hearts and created a place where families can relax, reconnect, and enjoy Michigan’s natural beauty. We purchased our cottage in 2005 and the lake house in 2007—and they’ve been our family’s favorite gathering spots ever since.
We vacation here every year with our four adopted special-needs children, parents, and close friends. Watching our kids grow up building sandcastles, chasing fireflies, and splashing in the lake has made this place truly feel like home. Sharing that same experience with guests is one of our greatest joys.
Why Stay With Us
Twin Lake is a clear, sandy-bottomed, family-friendly lake—perfect for swimming, paddling, and relaxing. Our homes offer cozy cottage charm, private beaches, beautiful shoreline views, and easy access to Michigan’s Adventure, local lighthouses, parks, breweries, and more.
With 25+ years in customer service, we’re committed to ensuring your getaway is smooth, comfortable, and memorable. We’d love to welcome you to the place our family cherishes most. Enjoy your stay at Sandy Shores of Twin Lake!
Why they chose this property
Discover Twin Lake, a freshwater haven that inspires both awe and adventure. Our rentals are designed to give you uninhibited access to the lake and views of its shoreline. Perfect for small children, the lakefront has crystal-clear, warm inland waters, a sandy bottom, and a gradual depth with no muck.
Cozy interiors let you curl up fireside while looking out over scenic views. Grassy yards lead to picture-perfect beaches. And just a short drive away, historical scenic lighthouses and fun-packed Michigan's Adventure Amusement & Water Park await.
With 25 years of experience in customer service, we’ll ensure your vacation goes off without a hitch. Join us for a lakeside retreat you won’t soon forget at Sandy Shores of Twin Lake, LLC.
Cozy interiors let you curl up fireside while looking out over scenic views. Grassy yards lead to picture-perfect beaches. And just a short drive away, historical scenic lighthouses and fun-packed Michigan's Adventure Amusement & Water Park await.
With 25 years of experience in customer service, we’ll ensure your vacation goes off without a hitch. Join us for a lakeside retreat you won’t soon forget at Sandy Shores of Twin Lake, LLC.
What makes this property unique
Sunset side of the lake, sandy lake bottom + sandy beach, gradual lake depth (perfect for the little ones)
Foosball table + Board Games + Cards + Puzzles
Wet Bar + Beverage Cooler
Arcade Game Machine
Luxury Bedding
Kayaks, Pedal boat & Stand-Up Paddle Boards
Pontoon Boat Rental
Therapeutic Hot Tub + Outdoor Shower (Open)
Smokeless Firepit
Fully Furnished Kitchen + GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ice Machine
Foosball table + Board Games + Cards + Puzzles
Wet Bar + Beverage Cooler
Arcade Game Machine
Luxury Bedding
Kayaks, Pedal boat & Stand-Up Paddle Boards
Pontoon Boat Rental
Therapeutic Hot Tub + Outdoor Shower (Open)
Smokeless Firepit
Fully Furnished Kitchen + GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ice Machine
Languages:
English
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