Does Sahara Oasis Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sahara Oasis Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Sahara Oasis Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Golden Sands Golf Course. Upper Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Sahara Oasis Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C., Bay City, Michigan

29 January 2022

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

Great house - loved all the amenities.

This house was a great fit for our annual girls get together. We really enjoyed the indoor pool, the jacuzzi and the sauna. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

aditya s.

16 November 2020

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

Must visit property

We were first guest to stay at the property. We had good experience. Location of the property is the perfect (view of the sand dunes , beach at walking distance and view of the Lake Michigan from every window). Property manager was helpful and co-operative. Manager took care of the sanitation and cleanliness. I strongly recommend to stay at this property for a staycation or if you are around Mears MI.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie A.

11 October 2021

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

Stunning views

Great house! 3 flights of stairs of you have anyone in your group with issues walking stairs. Overall really good!! Also, a bit of a walk to the beach and a steep walk down to get on it. (Can you tell we had a few seniors with us😊). The pool, hot tub, and sauna were great amenities to have! We had a couple issues at check in and Hannah was right on top of it. Only suggestion i would make, label light switches! So many and hard to figure out what goes to where🤪. Everyone in our group of 10 loved this property, and we would return❤

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

7 August 2025

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

Great Experience

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maleeya P.

21 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Needs Maintenance

Clean, 4 level home with a beautiful master suite, 2 small queen rooms and 1 small twin room, 4 single pull out futons and 4 double pull out futons. It worked for 8 adults and 8 kids with room for 4 more. One double futon had very worn mattress that needed to be replaced. There are 5 bathrooms which was great with our big group. However, one toilet had to be flushed twice. The grill flame regulator didn't work well, so we finished grilling on our own Blackstone grill we had brought. The fridge/freezer was a good size, in addition to a small fridge/freezer in the garage was helpful with our big group. The hot tub turned green and needed maintenance. The a/c quit working one hot night, but started again the next day. The sauna was not working. The small indoor pool, about 6x12 and 31/2 ft deep was a hit with the kids. There are many weeds and overgrown brush, not like the maintained grounds in picure. It needs to be sprayed for mosquitos and weeds. It has a grumpy neighbor who watches and waits to see if you will break any rules like parking past the driveway posts or backing a trailer up the driveway and will come remind you about them. The space and view are lovely with just a 5 minute walk to the beach however, the property needs maintenance and has a grumpy neighbor to be aware of.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat L.

23 June 2025

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

Amazing stay!

This was the perfect location and most beautiful house! We had so much fun using all the amenities and walking to the beach. Thank you so much!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

11 July 2024

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

Amazing

The property was close to lake Mi and silver lake and dunes. Beautiful house lots of room.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dion H.

25 June 2024

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

Fun time. Would stay again.

Overall fun time, nice house, has just about everything you could ask for. Close to town, can see the sand dunes from the house and lake. Food and main town not far from home. Plenty of space to sit, nice deck, large neat and unique home. Issues: 1. We had ants and fruit flies all throughout the home, specifically the kitchen area. They have ant traps out everywhere, nothing for the fruit flies but it was a pretty big issue in the kitchen. 2. Pool and hot tub had a decent amount of sand in it as well upon arrival.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bethany r.

13 June 2024

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

sahara

beautiful home. lots of space. sauna did not work. very relaxing space. plenty of space for our group of 8.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

28 March 2024

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

Awesome location, great property

Awesome location and house for our needs. The house was our vacation destination, and it provided easy access to the beach and dunes. Awesome nearby pizza restaurant and coffee shops were frequent stops for us. Would stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy R.

1 October 2023

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

Perfect

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colene A.

13 August 2023

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

Beautiful location

I would be happy to vacation here again! The house was plenty big enough for our 3 families with enough amenities to keep the kids and adults entertained. The kids loved playing in the pool and it was nice that puddle jumpers were there for us to use! The hot tub and sauna were a great way to wind down at night. The kitchen is very large and great for cooking! We enjoyed eating dinner each night on the huge deck overlooking Lake Michigan. The private beach on Lake Michigan was absolutely gorgeous. I was sad when it was time to leave and would love to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

11 August 2023

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

Amazing beach and large house

The beach is beautiful and only a 4-5 minute walk away. You can see and hear the ATVs nearby throughout the day, but it’s only a minor inconvenience. The house is large and has a unique layout. There was ample space for 6 adults and 5 children under the age of 6. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joyce B., Ohio

22 July 2023

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

Beautiful home and great location!

Our family had an amazing time with the sand dunes and Lake Michigan beach. The house is beautiful, especially the master suite. Our family enjoyed the indoor pool. The large kitchen was adequately furnished. We had a plumbing issue that was addressed quickly. We were unable to lock the patio door, apparently due to a problem from the previous renters, and this was not repaired during our stay. The pool room doors also had lock issues. The outside property needs some TLC. Overall, the owner was responding to our concerns and we would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

2 January 2023

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

Family Christmas

Hanna was kind and responsive. The house gave our family plenty of space to be together and opportunities to retreat for quiet time. It's also great for hide-and-seek in the dark!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

2 January 2023

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

A wonderful new year!

As a large group of friends at this property we were able to enjoy the pool, the sauna, and the hot tub. We got to relax and explore the huge wonderful home. It was a fun relaxing way to bring in the new year!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne D.

24 October 2022

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

Girls getaway

We enjoyed our time. Maybe I didn’t realize there were no bedrooms on the main floor. House could use more glasses, cups plates etc We had a group of 8 and were washing them frequently.. no bar ware. Beautiful location Beds very comfortable..

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Z.

14 September 2022

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

End of Summer Family Vacation

The property checked all of our boxes. It gave us plenty of rooms with the kids, was clean, and had plenty of activities/space at the house to keep everyone entertained. The short walk to the beach and short drive into town made it a great location for a variety of things to do. The owner was super responsive and supportive. Very appreciative of Hanna's caring and prompt attention when needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

27 July 2022

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Would not recommend

We did not have a positive experience. Ant infestation was not corrected by property manager. The very small indoor pool was green so much that we couldn’t see bottom which not corrected until day before we left. Listing pictures don’t show the abandoned construction project that blocks views of the dunes and lake. As you sit on the deck you look at ripped Tyvek blowing in the wind. Landscaping was overgrown and unkept. Property is on the edge of the sand dunes where people off-road so be prepared to listen to the 9am-9pm noise from hundreds of dune buggies. Beach access is difficult from the property as it is a very steep climb up and down the hill to get there. Property is down a very long single lane dirt road in the woods so an SUV is recommended/necessary as part of the driveway washed away during a heavy rain while we were there. You also are responsible for removing your trash by putting it in your car and emptying it into the dumpster at the end of the dirt road. We feel we grossly overpaid and will not stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Peggy L.

19 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Our lakes stay

House was clean and neat, plenty of space for gathering. A little misleading on how the house sits in relationship to neighbors house. Although the neighbor was great and very accommodating. For a home that sleeps so many I’m surprise that parking is so limited.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

22 May 2022

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

Chill Bro Chill Pad

For a group of 9 guys wanting to cook, play some board games, and relax this spot was ideal. No noise issues even being close by the dunes, and the owner was very professional and responsive. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

18 May 2022

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

Unique Experience!

A beautiful, well-kept, comfy home fully enjoyed by all 10 of us. We were welcomed by a bouquet of cut flowers on Easter Sunday! No issues at all in preparing a nice holiday meal and easily gathered in kitchen for dinner. We enjoyed the sauna, pool and jacuzzi amenities. The view of Lake Michigan and the dunes were an added luxury. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindaugas K.

24 April 2022

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

Great location

Great location for dune riders

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindy S.

4 April 2022

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

Great house!

Our group of couples really enjoyed our weekend here. Plenty of space for everyone and the pool/hot tub were such a treat!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Arlington Heights

28 March 2022

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

Great property with private pool!

The property was clean and as advertised on vrbo. The owner (hanna) was responsive, friendly and helpful. Would recommend staying here. .

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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