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Early Summer/Fall Discounts! 4 Bdrm Beach Front Home on Traverse Bay!

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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5392 Omena Point Road, Omena, MI, 49674
  • Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Mission Point Lighthouse
    ‪67 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Early Summer/Fall Discounts! 4 Bdrm Beach Front Home on Traverse Bay!

Covid-19 Update: Singing Sands, with its secluded home and private beach on a sparsely populated peninsula in the North of Michigan, is the perfect place to safely and confidently enjoy summer fun with your family. We are taking special cleaning precautions to ensure that when you arrive, it has been prepared with your family's care and safety as our first priority.

Sugar white sands and blue water are the main attractions in this beautiful paradise. Emerald green forests surround the property give one the feeling of peace and privacy, and the beach is right out your door. Walk in the woods, go for a sailing adventure, or relax by a bonfire on the beach!

This is an amazing location that will have you coming back again and again to a pristine white sandy beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Singing Sands is named as such because when you walk on the sand it 'sings' to you. This cozy 4 bedroom 3 bath rustic cabin will sleep 8 with 2 Queen, 2 Full. Home is 2 levels with 3 bedrooms upstairs and one on the lower level. Lower level bedroom has private entrance, attached bath, and is wheelchair accessible. Fully stocked kitchen. Flat Screen TV/VCR/DVD. Washer/Dryer. Charcoal Grill. Linens are included. No smoking. No central heat, but a small pot-bellied stove in the living room and electric heat in 2 bedrooms.

Location is private in a wooded setting that opens to the beach. Big deck off of living room. Peace and quiet and spectacular in beauty. Minutes to the village of Northport where you can pick up groceries, gift shop, dine or have some beach fun at the marina. The town of Omena has a great winery and bar, art gallery and country grocery store. Pick up fresh local produce through the county. 15 minutes to Leelanau Lighthouse. Short drive to the casino. Lake Michigan is a great location for beach-combing and rock collecting. Traverse City is a half-hour away. Omena is home to a bird sanctuary for bird watchers. This is a magical place for an equally magical vacation.

One or two well-mannered dogs will be considered on a case-by-case basis (please ask when booking). No other pets allowed.

Property manager

Jessica

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Omena

Located in Omena, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Omena, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 24 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 39 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Mission Point Lighthouse - 67 min drive - 70.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Knot Just A Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tandem Ciders - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Early Summer/Fall Discounts! 4 Bdrm Beach Front Home on Traverse Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Early Summer/Fall Discounts! 4 Bdrm Beach Front Home on Traverse Bay! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Early Summer/Fall Discounts! 4 Bdrm Beach Front Home on Traverse Bay! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Early Summer/Fall Discounts! 4 Bdrm Beach Front Home on Traverse Bay! located?

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Awesome Location

Great home base with easy access to all the area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Nice, old cabin atmosphere, lots of cool antique decor.

Nice, old cabin atmosphere, lots of cool antique decor, quiet setting in the woods, great view of lake, great beach for swimming and enjoying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

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

Outstanding home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home on the gorgeous Leelanau Peninsula! The home had a nice layout with plenty of room for our family. We all loved the private beach and surrounding wooded area and we so appreciated the home was pet friendly. The location was excellent with lots to do in the area when we weren’t relaxing on the beach. Truly a perfect Michigan Up North vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Amazing

This is our second stay at this property. The secluded beach is great for the kids to play on and look for Petoskey Stones. The property is clean and even had some upgrades this year from last year. We once again loved it here. The neighbors and locals are very nice in the neighborhood and in the towns or Northport and Suttons Bay. You won't regret your stay here. Enjoy the sunrise over the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie W., Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Wonderful getaway

The wooded location and private beach were wonderful. We brought along a kayak, and had a great time in beautiful Traverse Bay. We stayed in during our stay due to COVID, but in different times the little town we drove through that is nearby, Sutton’s Bay, is quite charming and worth checking out. The galley-style kitchen is tight but if you plan accordingly-simple meals-it’s no big deal, plus there’s a nice grill outside a good array of pots and pans.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Lara H., PORTAGE

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

Amazing beach and location

This very rustic cabin is worth the location, beach and views from the deck. The master suite definitely adds a special touch as the other two main floor bedrooms are very small (and needing new carpet). I would have preferred much less clutter in the cabin as it seems as though they use it for generations of family artifacts and storage. But overall, we really enjoyed our stay and the peace and quiet of our campfires on the pristine and sandy beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Do it

This is an amazing beachfront property. My family and I usually stay in Traverse City but we tried something different this year. We wish we switched a long time ago. The communication was great with the owner. The house was clean when we arrived. The beach is unbeatable, felt like a private beach. The Milky Way was popping in the sky over the bay. It is private and hardly any traffic for our kids to ride their bikes. It is a short trip away from Suttons Bay and Northport. The sunrise is stunning. Overall, you will not regret booking this.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Private Sandy Beachfront & Great Location

The location of this house is fantastic, located between Suttons Bay and Northport, with plenty to do and lots of places to eat in both towns, and only 30 minutes from Traverse City. The private sandy beach was great! The kids loved playing in the sand and getting their toes wet in the water. There's a firepit on the beach and we enjoyed relaxing there at night gazing at all the stars. The house faces east on the bay and the sunrises were breathtaking. The Hosts are great, and they were very responsive to all questions. The house left a bit to be desired and was more Rustic than anticipated. It has plenty of room, but aside from the master, the two other bedrooms on the main floor are very small, with poor lighting. Without daylight, and the natural light provided by numerous skylights, the lighting throughout the entire house is poor, only provided by lamps. Playing games in the evening at the dining room table was near impossible with the only light is provided by one dimly lit lamp hung over the table. All the bathrooms are nicely remolded, however, mine had a big carpenter ant issue, I would find one or two every time I used the bathroom. Aside from the carpenter ants, the house also had a huge fruit fly infestation that needs to be addressed. Everyone gets fruit flies once in a while, but not to this extent. I would not have been put off by seeing a dish of apple cider vinegar left out to attract them and keep them out of my drink, or by ant traps left in various spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Michigan Escape

The house was exactly what our family needed! Rooms for everyone to stay and plenty of outdoor area where we spend 90% of our time at. The house is close to two towns which gave us areas to dine at however seclusion from the hustle and bustle of a town. I hope to return again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

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

Beautiful beach for kids and adults

We stayed at Singing Sands for a week with family from out of town. Our group was 5 adults and 3 kids, ages 4-7. Jessica was very communicative and helpful leading up to our stay. The house was so spacious and we each were able to have our own space and bathroom In the house. The house is comfortable and eclectic, outfitted with everything we needed, just had to buy food. The private beach is spectacular. The water is crystal clear and the bottom Sandy. It was the perfect swimming spot for our group! Amina is a very cute town and the peninsula has so many cool spots to visit that are just a short drive away. We would highly recommend this property and can’t wait to book it again for next year
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jesse A.

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

Great location!

House and property was very nice, carpets were staind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S., Punta Gorda, FL, USA

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

Beautiful spot on Leelanau Peninsula

Great beach. Good place to visit the M22 sites and activities from.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

James V., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Nice stay

Private beach was great with fire pit. Property is overgrown, making it difficult to see the water from the deck. Comforter was not washed. Glad there was a washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Great experience

Great experience and location, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Fantastic time with family

Beautiful beach and property! Jessica was very helpful. Definitely a cottage feel. We loved it and would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Perfect getaway for my family. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Peaceful

Very relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Sarah P.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Needs attention

The property location can’t be beat - quiet area of the Grand Traverse Bay. The property itself needs attention. Upon check-in the property had not been cleaned, which was immediately addressed by the property manager and owner, upon which we were extremely thankful. The property seemed to have extensive water damage in the lower basement quarters with visible damage on walls and window treatments. The dehumidifier was undersized and needed to be emptied every 4 hours. Active rodent activity inside the property was documented. The beach was small but adequate for our group. Local rentals of kayaks and water sport equipment made our stay better. We frequent Northern Lower Michigan yearly and plan to return to the area again, but would not rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Monica S.

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

Better described as semi-rustic, with no air or dishwasher

My husband and I have been renting vacation homes for the past 20 years. Although we’ve had some hiccups before, we always felt satisfied with our rental and what we paid for it. This was the first time we did not feel as though what was charged for this vacation home was equal to what we experienced. Pros: 1. Unique, artistic, yet rustic vibe 2. You can tell that the owners put their heart into some of the design and building of this rental, which makes it special. 3. This home offers a moderate level of privacy. 4. The sunrises are amazing. 5. The bathrooms are beautiful. Cons: 1. This home was experiencing a gnat and rodent issue while we were there. Due to no air conditioning in the home, nighttime was unpleasant between the mugginess and gnats combined. 2. WiFi and internet is almost non-existent. 3. The kitchen could be better stocked with dishes, bowls, cookie sheets, etc. 4. There were no Covid-19 cleaning and sanitizing products visible, as advertised. 5. The beach is very small, which we were aware of, but also extremely rocky, which we were not prepared for. This was something that was not stated in their advertisement. 6. Better lighting is needed for the sink/vanity areas. To be fair, we did not alert the owners to our issues with the home until we got home. This was due to several reasons, including the poor cell, wifi, and internet service (which made communication difficult at times), not wanting waste time during our vacation hashing our issues, and finally, we did not want any other people entering the home during our stay (due to Covid-19 and wanting to maintain a sanitized environment). We did alert the owners at the end of our stay and their response to our concerns were minimal. Overall, this home has a great deal of potential. However, modifications need to be made in order to make their rental price equal to their home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

kim o., Ann Arbor

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

Great cottage with private beach!

I had the pleasure of staying at this cute cottage for 2 weeks! Its definitely older and has a strong cottage feel, but that’s exactly what we wanted. We had a couple minor issues through our stay but Jessica handled them immediately. At one point we had 8 adults and an infant who all fit very comfortably. The master bedroom is huge! The basement is a little musty smelling but not horrible and the kitchen is tiny but we made it work, grilling or cooking basically every meal. The location and beach make up for everything that could be wrong on the inside! The beautiful deck looking out on the water, beautiful sunrises, big enough sandy beach for all of us to relax and my 1.5 year to play with all her sand toys, perfect crystal clear water, little frog pond that my daughter loved, and close to so many attractions! Easy drive to northport and Sutton’s bay, Lake Michigan beaches, fishtown, wineries, golf, etc. We had the best time!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Kori C., Bloomfield Hills, MI

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

Great location but very dated, “rustic” & in need of TLC

Location is great, phenomenal sunrise views and I guess for what you are paying, the value is in that. We enjoyed mornings on the beach and kids loved catching frogs in the small pond. Appreciated that there was a washer & dryer there & that linens were provided. Overall though, this place was disappointing and has an obvious lack of pride in ownership. Upon check in, it was extremely dirty. Cobwebs and dead bugs in every corner, window, on light fixtures and under furniture. Obvious humidity issues and has a musty smell to the whole place, especially lower level (where there is a dehumidifier but it needs to be emptied 1-2 times a day). We had 3 kids (one a newly mobile baby) so we spent about 6 hours cleaning the whole place upon arrival. Furniture and decor is a complete hodge podge of what seems to be hand me downs or garage sale finds (filled with completely random Knick knacks in drawers, cupboards, etc.). It seems this was an inheritance from grandma that never got purged. Artwork is extensive but odd. Kitchen layout is completely dysfunctional... as my grandma used to call them, a “one ass kitchen”, you can’t even open the silverware and utensil drawers. There was a leak under the kitchen sink and fridge is plugged in using an extension cord & power strip. Kitchen could use some cookie / pizza sheet pans, a pizza cutter. Grill was all rusted out and nasty so we bought a charcoal grill and left it there. No screens on several windows and sliding screen doors have broken handles. Bed in one of the bedrooms (one w no closet or dresser) broke while we were there and my husband had to stack books under the bed in order for my kids to continue sleeping on it). I did communicate with Jessica throughout our stay and she seemed to be unaware of any issues and was very apologetic and disappointed in her maintenance / cleaning crew. She also provided us with a partial refund. We’ve rented many places all over northern Michigan and for the rate that’s charged, they really need to give this place an overhaul of a thorough purge, organization and deep clean as well as ripping up of the carpets. Could be a real gem, just needs some elbow grease and TLC. Would definitely rent again if these issues are remedied. I hope they are!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Peaceful setting, charming house, sandy beach, wooded lot

Peaceful setting, charming house, sandy beach, wooded lot. We felt so relaxed here and were delighted every day with the beauty of this setting. It's rustic but that was part of the charm. We rented some kayaks from Sutton's Bay Bikes and were out on the water every day. There weren't a lot of motorized watercraft around and it was mostly quiet. My kids loved swimming, digging and skipping stones. We made a fire in the fire pit right on the beach. There are a few minor inconveniences like the wi-fi is pretty spotting so you can't really watch any of the streaming tv without it buffering but there is a DVD player, you can use, if you bring some DVD's with you. The basement bedroom has a dehumidifier but it has trouble keeping up with the moisture so the bathroom floor is always damp. But that bedroom has a fantastic sitting room with windows looking at the lake. The house could use a few additions like: a cookie sheet, a pizza tray, a serving bowl, a hairdryer, screens in the windows of the front bedroom that's next to the hall bathroom and a dresser for that room. A couple of subtractions like the bookcase and books in the front bedroom would make space for a dresser. These were all really minor tweaks though. We loved the property and would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Mitchell H.

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

Cabin Retreat

This is a true rustic northwoods cabin. Beautiful private beach with great views of Grand Traverse Bay. No air conditioning, but the air coming off the water is so cool that AC isn't really necessary unless it's just plain crazy hot. Owners were very nice and responsive. Only complaints are the slightly musty smell of the carpets and the really weak water pressure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larisa S.

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

Awesome location and beach!

We had a wonderful stay at this house. The location is amazing. It sits on a beautiful beach with tons of privacy. We really enjoyed using the fire pit each night on the beach. The house came nicely equipped with beach toys for the kids and comfy beach chairs. Omena is adorable and a quick ride to larger towns like Leland and Northport. I was worried about the other reviews that talked about the house smelling musty, especially since we were the first renters this summer. It was musty like many lake houses, but not overwhelming like some of the reviews seemed to say. I’ve definitely been in lake houses far mustier than that! My only other concern was the spiral staircase leading down to the basement, which is in the living room. It was a little stressful with our toddler. We blocked it with furniture and it ended up being ok. Just giving a heads up to other families with small children, especially if they are really active or curious. Chris and Jessica were super responsive and attentive hosts. We would definitely consider staying there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jessica

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Hi, I'm Chris Bishop, an Episcopal priest currently living in Pennsylvania. Singing Sands has been our family's vacation home for more than 50 years, and it has brought us many memories and much joy. We would love to have you as our guest, and please feel free to contact me at any time!

What makes this property unique

Private beach, wooded and beach environment all in one, secluded, but 5 minutes from amenities and 20 minutes from large towns with a diverse array of shopping, eating, and recreational locations.
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