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House on sandy beach in Omena. Budget friendly. Dog ok. Sunrise views.

Beachfront vacation home in Omena with patio

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On the beach
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Wake up to sunrise views over West Grand Traverse Bay at East Beach Retreat. This tranquil wooded home, nestled between Northport and Suttons Bay, features a wood-burning fireplace, DVD player and fully equipped kitchen for comfortable living. The outdoor area beckons with a fire pit, deck charcoal grill and sandy beach perfect for relaxation or adventure.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House on sandy beach in Omena. Budget friendly. Dog ok. Sunrise views.

Enjoy the calm ambiance of Omena in this home set within a tranquil wooded environment featuring a beautiful sandy beach. Wake up to gorgeous sunrise views over West Grand Traverse Bay and the sound of the water gently lapping the shore. This private, quiet area is a great place to get away. East Beach Retreat has 3-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms. There are beds for eight, but up to 10 people are allowed.

The home has a wood-burning fireplace and DVD player but no Internet access. Grill out on the deck and enjoy the beach area. In Omena, enjoy a tasting at a local winery, visit local art galleries, or collect rocks on the beach of Grand Traverse Bay. The home is located between Northport and Suttons Bay. Traverse City is 35 minutes away.

A well-mannered pet is allowed, but the owner must clean up after it. (Two dogs maximum)

– THE PROPERTY –

Allows 10 guests. (Beds for 8)

Bedroom 1: king bed || Bedroom 2: king bed || Bedroom 3: queen, two twins

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, deck, charcoal grill, outdoor dining table & chairs, sandy beach, sandy lake bottom

INDOORS: wood-burning fireplace, NO Internet, DVD player, CD player, stereo system

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, iron & ironing board, toilet paper, bar soap, no A/C

MISC:

PARKING: 6 spaces

-- POLICIES --

- Dogs allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

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1118-23965

About the neighborhood

Map
Omena, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Nathaniel Rose Wine - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Willowbrook Mill - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Christmas Cove Farms - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery - 11 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Knot Just a Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House on sandy beach in Omena. Budget friendly. Dog ok. Sunrise views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House on sandy beach in Omena. Budget friendly. Dog ok. Sunrise views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on sandy beach in Omena. Budget friendly. Dog ok. Sunrise views.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House on sandy beach in Omena. Budget friendly. Dog ok. Sunrise views. located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 mi (10 km) of Leelanau Sands Casino and Nathaniel Rose Wine. Willowbrook Mill and Christmas Cove Farms are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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House on sandy beach in Omena. Budget friendly. Dog ok. Sunrise views. Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 90 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas O.

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

4th of July Week

Location is amazing, amenities are average. This property is overdue for an update
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

molly e.

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

Beautiful location

Great location but as other reviewers have said the house could definitely use some TLC and a more through cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene T.

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

Omena

Perfect location for beach vacation . If you want quiet and peaceful this is it !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

East Beach Retreat Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome place. Perfect location to get away from everything!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

East Beach Retreat, was a nice cottage with lots of room.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments:
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

East Beach, Omena

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I will start with We have stayed here before, and prepared. The house is dated! This does not bother our family, it about being together, however the beds are in need of being replaced. They are hard, lumpy, and just not comfortable. The water quality isn’t the best, fine for making coffee or cooking but it smells like rotten eggs so 2 cases of water got our family of 5 through the week. When we arrived either the cleaning person or the previous renters had the thermostat set at cool and 71...this rental DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING! The house was missing many screens which would help to circulate airflow. Again, this wasn’t our first time staying in this house and we knew it was more rustic than modern and still very much enjoyed our family time. One more item that renters should know is that the water/ swim area is VERY rocky and water shoes/sandals are a must!
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

East Beach Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved being tucked away in the woods and having our own beach access. Very quiet surroundings and very peaceful.
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya B., Michigan

Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental experience was wonderful. The house was better than expected.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Long Weekend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It really couldn't have been better. More than enough space, quiet and perfect water front!
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8/10 Good

Joe F.

Greatt Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a great time. the weather was less than perfect but its michigan so we were able to adjust.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

East Beach Retreat Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute peaceful place tucked in the woods. Our own beach at our disposal is a big plus! The roomy deck is great for eating outside and just being outside enjoying the surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Amazing getaway!

This was an excellent rental for our large family! The beach and lake were stunning, the house was spacious and clean, and the communication was great! There are a couple condition issues, but nothing that takes away from the enjoyment. We would absolutely stay here again! I do wish that the screens on the windows were all in place, and that the balcony door wasn't screwed shut, as it got REALLY HOT for the kids upstairs without air conditioning and the ability to open windows. Overall, this was the perfect vacation for us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Beautiful Location

This rental is in a great location, on the beach which provides the ability to catch the sunrise from the deck. Northport, Sutton's Bay, Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland (Fish Town) , the entire Leelanau Peninsula were within close proximity. The house provided everything that we needed to make our stay comfortable. The beds were comfortable, the linen was nice, the towels were plentiful. My only suggestions are a new remote contol for the tv, a new tash can for the kitchen (the current one has a bad odor despite cleaning) and a new couch for the living room. Overall, the rental was very nice and I would highly recommend. TTownTown)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken m.

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

fun family getaway

The house was perfect for us. The cabin does need some TLC, (light bulbs replaced, batteries in the remote) but overall, it was a great experience. The water heater was somehow shut off when we got there and trash was overflowing, but the staff quickly came and solved both issues. Beds were clean and surprisingly comfortable. The location is great, the sandy beach was a bonus, and the kids enjoyed the water. Smores were made around the bonfire pit, and the next day when it was raining, smores were made inside at the fireplace. We will definitely come back and recommend this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Lindsay Y., Perrysburg

Perfect beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach at this house is the best we've ever seen. Sandy and beautiful. Perfect, private location. The house is very rustic. A few updates would make this home a 5 star all the way around.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Just right

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful view! Close to everything. The house is outdated but it didn’t bother us. Bring a dvd player or the like to watch movies.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Glenn C.

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

Great location, property could use some attention.

The location is great, the beach is excellent. We barely saw another person on the beach. It was like we had the entire stretch of beach to ourself. If there was some attention to the home to clean up a few things it would simply be a great place. Better beds, a better couch, a nice spot to clean off sandy feet. All simple upgrades that would make me want to come back. Unfortunately we will look elsewhere for next years trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

West Bay Omena Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach was outstanding and the location was also excellent! The home was clean and had plenty of room. It needs a bit of TLC, but was perfect for visiting wineries and enjoying time on the beautiful beach. Property managers were helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cindy S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Never again

Not recommended for the price...House smelled and damp throughout. Several things need to be addressed in order for it to be worth the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

stephanie w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Omena

The location was great. Beautiful beach and quiet area. My only complaints were the condition of the home. It is a very dated. We couldn't even get a light to turn on in the kitchen. The beds were very hard and uncomfortable. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph B.

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

This one is all about the beach!

The house is situated north of most of the tourist chaos and is tucked away in a stretch of woods off Rt. 22. There is no internet which I didn’t miss but the younger crowd had to make due using cell phones as hot spots. There is no AC which only affected us a day or two when temps got close to 90°. However. This place is all about the beach and the beach is fabulous! We spent most of our time down by the water! The front deck is large and one evening we had about 20 family members over for a cookout and everyone had a place to sit and eat. We loved our stay and the week went by much too fast!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Cute house. Great view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everyone said it needs updating, which is true; however, if it was updated it would cost more to rent. I would say TLC is what’s needed. The house is set up wonderfully. Would stay here again. Only complaint is no ice cube trays. Definitely bring your own.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Mary P.

Eat Beachh Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: No television and wi-fi made it a bad vacation. By the way, did you know the DVD was actually and old VCR player so we couldn't even watch the dvds we brought. And the toaster is the old one I complained about last year. It needs to be replaced people!!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Peaceful retreat

The house was a perfect getaway. It's a super quiet and peaceful area. My favorite part was having my coffee on the beach every morning. The house itself is a little outdated but everything is fully functional. There's enough space for everyone to stay comfortably and not be on top of each other. We were able to be secluded in a bedroom if needed and all hangout together in the livong spaces when we wanted to. I especially loved the locking gate on the deck stairs so we could hangout on the deck with my 10 month old and she could safely crawl around and play while the adults chatted. The beach is perfect for swimming or wading, nice and calm and shallow, although it was too cold to swim while we were there. I'm glad we stayed when it was a little cooler, as the people upstairs said it did get hot without any air conditioning but we were able to get a nice breeze by opening all of the windows. I would recommend this location and we will be likely staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mae B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs to be updated

Location and beach access are both amazing… Privacy is amazing - beds are comfortable The house it’s self needs some updates! We stayed here last year and the toilet had the same leak as it did a year ago. Wallpaper’s peeling, furniture is old and musty smelling, the stove works, but definitely takes a little longer to cook things. You get what you pay for. Not bad … just not great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023