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

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Entire home

Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher - Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels.

Living room - wood-burning fireplace, NO Internet, DVD player, CD player, stereo system.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Omena, Michigan

Leelanau Sands Casino
‪8 min drive‬
Grand Traverse Bay
‪39 min drive‬
Mission Point Lighthouse
‪67 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor play area

About this property

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 8, 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 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.

– 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 --

- Pets 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 manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Omena, Michigan

What's nearby

Leelanau Sands Casino - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Christmas Cove Beach - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
Historic Fishtown - 24 min drive - 20.3 km
Grand Traverse Bay - 39 min drive - 41.8 km
Mission Point Lighthouse - 67 min drive - 70.1 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 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 - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House on sandy beach in Omena. Budget friendly. Pet ok. Sunrise views. 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).

7.6

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6.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

23 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

David C.

20 Sept 2024

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

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8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

4 Sept 2024

Recommend with reservations

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 management company is great to work with. This is the second time we have rented through them and they are top notch. The rental location is wonderful. Private beach, on the bay, beautiful scenery. We loved the deck and spent a lot of our outside time there. Plenty of seating and wonderful pleasant view of the beach. The house itself was functional, but it definitely needs some work to make it feel more welcoming and comfortable. Beds were nice, bathrooms clean overall. We loved the “mud room” at the entrance to the house, especially for our dog! The fluorescent lights in the kitchen took about 5 minutes to warm up and the panel covering the lights over the sink is missing. Some of the windows opened, and some we kept closed because of the amount of dead bugs in the tracks and frames. We had the fans in every room going as a result. We did appreciate the vinegar and dish soap that someone left because the gnats were crazy in the house. It’s not the fault of the company or the house itself but it was very frustrating to have so many gnats in the house all the time. We enjoyed ourselves, and would rent from the company again, but probably not this place. I think a few updates could make this cottage great.

2/10 Terrible

Cindy S.

21 Aug 2024

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

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8/10 Good

Tonya B.

12 Aug 2024

Rustic retreat

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene T.

10 Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Joseph B.

3 Aug 2024

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

6/10 Okay

molly e.

26 July 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Brian E.

8 July 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

I really dislike writing reviews especially negative ones...

The property was NOT clean when we entered. The outside door knob to the downstairs bedroom came off in my hand when I opened the door. The water pressure is VERY weak, and the water from the tap is unusable other than for washing hands or dishes. We had to buy multiple gallons of drinking water for cooking and drinking. The stairs leading down to the basement are dangerous. The balcony attached to one of the upstairs bedrooms was covered in lichen/moss, sticks, cobwebs & spider webs. Even the 2 lawn chairs out there had lichen growing on them. The rest of the decking on the lower level was dirty too. The power flickered quite often, and went out once for a couple hours. The power outage caused all our food in the freezer to melt. The trash was never picked up. We were diligent about following the very explicit and almost demeaning instructions. One of the upstairs bedrooms was very musty, and needed through cleaning. The bathtub had what appeared to be a ring of mold around the tub that our kids had to bathe in, and there were cobwebs in it as well. The Pots, pans, plates, glasses, silverware and utensils, and general decor of the place looked as if they were purchased from a few different garage sales. Many of us staying there experienced scratchy throats, coughing, runny and/or stuffy noses while in the house, which seemed to clear up when we left the house and went in to town. All of us felt that we were being charged premium pricing for a sub-par house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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4/10 Poor

Cathy H.

29 June 2024

Beautiful location - house NEEDS updating

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The good: Very beautiful and private location, the size of the house was adequate to our needs. The bad: Bugs and cleaning cobwebs. The first impression was of spiderwebs everywhere outside and carpenter ants throughout the house. The exterior really needs work. The house really needs to be updated, repaired and painted/stained inside and out. We called the management company and they did address the ceiling lights that were out and the carpenter ants (there were fewer ants by the time we left) however they didn’t communicate after our stay when I sent them a long email addressing our concerns for the property for future guests. I hope this review is helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

22 June 2024

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

ken m.

5 June 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Maili L.

26 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not worth the money- poor preparation

Arrived to the property and there was tissue and juice bottle on the living floor, which I did reviews and also seen there’s a clause were there isn’t any refunds for housekeeping. The deck had a big hole big enough for my grandsons leg to fall through. Let’s not mention there was no water so I called and they seemed as though they were funding every reason not to come out. She eventually walked me through flipping the breaker. When I mentioned the heat wasn’t working she corrected me in saying that the heat did work. It took an entire day to drain the lines there was brown water running s long time. The next afternoon a maintenance man came and said the owner didn’t know it was rented and the heat was turned off. He was nice enough to get the heat working. Definitely won’t rent with this company again. Too many inconveniences, they need to prepare for the homes being ready prior to someone booking.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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4/10 Poor

Stephanie S.

20 May 2024

Remote location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family selected this property because it was dog friendly & the closest,available lodging option to the family & friends we were visiting.The location was very peaceful & quiet but we were disappointed in the overall condition of the property and would not recommend it to others. It was cold enough to use the furnace and that only intensified the strong dusty smell. If you have allergies this property is not a good fit for you. In addition to the dusty smell it also had a lingering mildew smell. We actually bought a candle to make it tolerable. The water is terrible, not just for drinking but showering, it had a pungent,rotten egg smell. I realize this is a summer cottage that is densely shaded & on a well so I expected some of these conditions. This well water was not at all comparable to well water I have consumed before- it was really awful. If our timeline was different I would have cancelled our reservation and stayed elsewhere.

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8/10 Good

Joe F.

4 Sept 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Glenn C.

31 Aug 2023

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

Andrew W.

20 Aug 2023

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

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10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

14 Aug 2023

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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6/10 Okay

Mary P.

1 Aug 2023

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!!

6/10 Okay

Mae B.

11 July 2023

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

6/10 Okay

stephanie w.

10 July 2023

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

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6/10 Okay

Karysa K., Novi Michigan

17 June 2023

Great beach, "meh" house

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at East Beach Retreat, largely due to the amazing beach and convenient location. The combination of shady deck/yard and sunny beach was very cool. The house itself had several issues that made our stay less than comfortable, including extremely foul-smelling water (it got better after we ran down the hot water tank and let it refill, but by then the while home reeked), a malfunction with the oven that made it buzz loudly for over an hour, and a broken sliding screen door and missing window screens which made it hard to keep the home cool. Also, there are 2 king beds and one queen, not 3 king beds as listed. Be aware there is no WIFI, and the home is equipped only with one small TV and a VHS player. We enjoyed "unplugging" but this was still a bit of a surprise. Overall the home was old and worn but clean - however the hide-a-bed was filthy and had debris inside.I hope management will address the issues we reported so we can recommend and revisit this home without concern.

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6/10 Okay

Karysa K.

7 June 2023

Great beach, "meh" house

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8/10 Good

Erin C.

31 May 2023

Great beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful experience working with the rental company, they are super helpful and accommodating.Property was a little challenging to find but we were prepared do to the details shared by rental company. The home is tucked into the woods and has a private secluded feel even though the neighbors are fairly close and it’s only 5 minutes the Leelaunau cellars tasting room! The home it self was spotless inside very well cleaned and kept , the home does have a moldy smell so I would take caution if traveling with anyone with respiratory sensitivity.Overall it’s a very reasonably priced rental with an AMAZING beach! It was a great stay for me and my family.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

24 May 2023

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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