Bedding Summary: Master bedroom: King bed and; crib Guest bedroom 2: Queen bed Guest bedroom 3: 4 Twin beds and; twin fold down Guest bedroom 4: Trundle Full size bed (2 full) Sunroom: Full size sofa sleeper
Family vacation begins at the beach on Big Spirit Lake! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath lakefront home is a guest favorite and sleeps up to 15 guests. Just steps to your own private dock and sand beach this property offers a 5,000 lb boat hoist that fits a boat up to 28 Ft. Enjoy the sandy beach with low approach great for swimming, fishing or jumping off the dock. Put some burgers on the grill (gas), offering outdoor seating and dining, start a fire in the beachfront firepit, and watch the sunset over Big Spirit Lake. Buzz over to the iconic Spillway Drive-in for some of the best ice cream around. It really doesn’t get any better than this!
Living room offers ample seating with wireless internet for streaming. Main level offers a Master bedroom with a king size bed and crib. Bedroom 2, also on the main level, offers a queen bed and smart TV. Just off bedroom 2 you`ll find the living room and a full bathroom with walk-in shower. Upstairs are two private bedrooms. Bedroom 3 provides four adorable teepee-style twin beds and Bedroom 4 provides a full size bed with full-size trundle bed and smart TV. The second level offers a second full bathroom with double sinks. Back on the main level, the Sunroom offers a full 180 degree view of Big Spirit Lake along with extra sleeping space with a full size pull out sofa and a single pull out. For your added convenience, a washer and dryer with detergent are available for your stay. Amenities: Sand Beach Docking System Boat Hoist Maui Mat Wood Firepit Built-in Gas BBQ Grill Outdoor seating & dining set Board Games Breakfast Bar
There is parking space for up to 3+ vehicles in the driveway and two additional in the driveway in front of the garage.
Cancelation Policy – Okoboji Vacation has set this policy with you in mind. You are allowed to cancel your reservation up to 60 days prior to your arrival with a full refund. If you need to cancel between 59 days and 30 days you will receive a 50% refund. Within 30 days of your arrival no refunds are given. Additional terms and conditions may apply if booking through a channel.
This professional managed Lake Okoboji vacation rental is brought to you by Okoboji Vacation Co., a locally owned and operated company, dedicated to bring only the best quality experience to our guests. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish & hand soap, shampoo and conditioner, face bar soap, garbage bags, dishwasher & laundry detergent. Included in your cleaning fee is the above toiletry starter pack, propane replacement, and access to our Host Store; where we offer a range of supplemental services and items including early check-in/late check-out options, hangover kits, or fresh flowers for a romantic getaway. Pack n’ play or toddler cot, package of bottled water, firewood, etc. are available for a small fee on our Host Store (email sent one week before check-in) and will be waiting in the home on your arrival. If you’re booking a property that does not have a local host...think again! Okoboji Vacation Company...let`s get you LAKEBOUND. 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.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Spirit Lake
Located in Spirit Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area and Trickle Slough Area, while Okoboji Summer Theatre and Higgins Museum are cultural highlights. Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Anglers Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 101 min drive
Restaurants
Jersey Mike's Subs - 10 min drive
Casey's General Store - 10 min drive
Scooter’s Coffee - 9 min drive
Pizza Ranch - 11 min drive
SUBWAY - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy Feet 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 Feet Retreat Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake?
As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Feet Retreat Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake on 12 May, 2026 start from S$832, 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 Feet Retreat Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandy Feet Retreat Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy Feet Retreat Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Feet Retreat Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sandbar Beach, Martha Yarns Memorial Beach and Harlan Beach. Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area and Anglers Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was great. The only issue were the floors being a little dirty. But can't beat the location and shoreline! Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
We had eight stay at Sandy Feet rental. Our two daughter, their husbands, two grandkids and with us. We stayed at Sandy Feet rental for 5 nights and had a great time. The rental was well equipped for our family. We enjoyed the beach, swimming, using our boat on Spirit Lake, visited some family fun sites and did some major relaxing.
This house was overall amazing and perfect for our family vacation! There was a few things that needed to be cleaned a little more, but other than that it was nice! I do wish there was an updated
Our family of 8, ages 8 to 65, found the Sandy Feet Retreat to be a fabulous place to celebrate July 4th at Spirit Lake! We found the four bedrooms to be comfortable, kitchen well-stocked, and enough room to hang together or spread out! We so enjoyed coffee on the deck, grilled dinners, s’mores at the fire pit, and beautiful sunsets and firework displays from the dock. The hoist meant that we could jump into the boat at our leisure all week. Arnold’s Park, Hy-Vee, Walmart and the YMCA are just a quick drive into town. We met several of our neighbors and they were very kind and super helpful!! We’re already planning our next trip to the area. Thank you!
Dana B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine F.
29 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great weekend
The house was great. Unfortunately between the E. coli and the rain we didn’t get to enjoy the beach area. There was plenty of space for all of us. When your gps tells you to turn into e village go to the next road (also e village) if you are coming from the south. Be sure to pack your own wash clothes and bath soap/shampoo. I didn’t read carefully of what all was included. I normally pack all mine anyway but some of the guests did not. Overall great place to stay!!
Christine F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2022
Hi, thank you for leaving a review, we were unaware of any E.coli issues on Big Spirit Lake and have been in touch with the DNR who confirmed there has not been an issue on that lake. I'm sorry the weather didn't cooperate for your stay and you missed the washcloths, shampoo and conditioner provided. We look forward to hosting you next year.
Thank you,
Management
Rented for a fun girls weekend. Thought firewood would of been included and extra paper towels but had to drive into town 15 minutes away for both. Someone in the group got sick and had to go to the hospital and ended up having to go into surgery and we are being charged for a medical emergency we couldn’t control and we spent a full day trying to clean up the incident.
Emily H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2022
Hi Emily, We were so sorry to hear your Grandma got sick during your stay and felt terrible we couldn't accommodate an extra nights stay. Unfortunately we weren't told about the incident (or the full day of cleaning) and had to remedy the mess/stains in less than three hours before a new family checked in. The vomit was on the closet doors, nightstand, bedding, and stained the brand new carpet. We thought were fair given the circumstances and only charged the $123.00 that the professional carpet cleaning company charged for the last minute trip. We were also upfront about the charge and even let you know the amount prior to.
If requested or reached out to we would have happily helped and brought up additional supplies. We offer concierge services and this is noted in the welcome books. Propane tank replacements, supplies and etc. We hope your Grandma is recovered and you can enjoy another weekend at Lake Okoboji.
P.S. for future travelers firewood is never included and needs to be purchased locally. It's part of the "Buy Local and Burn Local" initiative the Iowa DNR follows to prevent the spread and entry of harmful pests in firewood.
We gave this VRBO a five star rating for all the great things! If we could give a 4.7 we would only because of some maintenance issues we felt could be better (not the maintenance person or office) and cleanliness. That being said, these things can be expected when renting a rental property and the living areas inside were clean-nice sheets and bedding, clean floors and kitchen/baths. Our stay was back to back with another renter and I believe this makes a difference of time being able to address everything. Great stocked kitchen with nice pans and cooking items. Spacious. Beautiful in and out. Our own sandy beach and dock which we loved. Several options for sleeping. Nicely decorated. We loved the fire pit and option to use the fire box for roasting marshmallows. We wished the patio area was a little better cleaned and hopefully then wouldn’t attract as many insects. We were visited daily by an outdoor long haired tabby that felt like our own (kids). So many good memories. We really loved this stay and hope to rent this space again! Thank you!
There were 13 of us and we fit into the property well. The house was very nice and clean. The dock was fun, we spent a lot of time In the lake and by the propane fire place at night. The last day the lake was full of algae, we swam anyways but it was kind of gross. The neighbor came over the first night to let us know quiet time is at 10. The houses are close so there isn’t a lot of privacy. Overall, we had fun and enjoyed the property. Bridget answered my questions quickly and was very responsive.
Everything was great. Plenty of space for all of us and the lake was beautiful. One thing tho, GPS brings you to the house via a private drive way. The gentlemen the live there don’t like it that people use that route. I would just make sure when you send the directions out to specify using the 2nd drive way. They were nice to us, but might help keep the locals happy. Thanks.
All in all it was a great place to stay for our family. It was big enough for all of us, great access to the beach and water for the kids to play, and we cooked all of our meals there. One issue we had was in the upstairs bedroom when we opened up the closet, there was no panel in the ceiling and we could see straight up into the attic. We were afraid of something flying in from the attic, and also it was extremely hot, so we could not put our clothes in there and just kept the door shut. We called the property manager and someone did come out the next day and put a temporary fix on that. Another issue we had was when we went to use the grill, there was no gas in it so we had to go get that filled back up. We assumed that the gas Would’ve been included. But other than that everything went fine and we had a great time.
We loved our stay at this property. The house has everything you would need. Just bring food and yourselves and you’re good to go. The beach was great and it had great shade from trees. There is a box of beach toys for the kids. The first night the water was covered in algae and coated the children but it cleared the next day and was great the rest of the time. The home was very clean and beautiful. The only concern was that there were some towels with dried vomit on them. Would recommend this to anyone with a family. Would not recommend for a party group as the neighborhood is there permanently and there are many small children very close. Lots and lots and lots of sand everywhere!! Would recommend this home and we will be back!