[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake Beachfront, with water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75610000/75606700/75606634/0fa4f9ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/b43417a8-821a-48f1-b762-59424a6a2775-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75610000/75606700/75606634/ef30d964.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75610000/75606700/75606634/d680686a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75610000/75606700/75606634/7a571704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Sandy Beach Retreat, a beautiful lakeside haven on Big Spirit Lake. Enjoy 70 feet of sandy beach and swimmable waters with expansive docking system and swimming area, perfect for kayaking or boating fun. The property features two separate living spaces connected by A frame fishing/hunting cabin style decor on one side and traditional nautical lake home decor on the other. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162626 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 2,626 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25090000/25088800/25088768/079f7ada.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing West Lake Okoboji Home! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 311857 ## About the area Located in Spirit Lake, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. West Okoboji Lake and Templar State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Goodies Handmade Candies and Ranch Okoboji. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Spirit Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Spirit-Lake.dx55194) [View more Vacation homes in Spirit Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Spirit-Lake-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55194-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.45790%2C-95.11644&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FAvHZYgHa5obFG3I1dbe_8TfqVU=) Orleans, IA ### What's nearby - East Okoboji Lake - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Ranch Okoboji - 13 min drive - 11.5 km - West Okoboji Lake - 13 min drive - 11.6 km - Arnolds Park - 16 min drive - 14.6 km - 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 16 min drive - 15.0 km ### Getting around - Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 99 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive - ‪McKeens Pub & Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬7 min drive - ‪Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sandy Beach Retreat | Lakefront on Big Spirit Lake located? > Nestled on the beach, this Spirit Lake vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Templar State Recreation Area and Marble Beach State Recreation Area. Marble Lake and Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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