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SandcastleNorthport Lake Michigan HAS MOVED! Same Beach bigger house VRBO4684220

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Northport, MI
  • Leelanau State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grand Traverse Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Christmas Cove Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bunkhouse

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Orange Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

SandcastleNorthport Lake Michigan HAS MOVED! Same Beach bigger house VRBO4684220

THIS PROPERTY IS NO LONGER TAKING BOOKINGS, AS IT HAS BEEN SOLD.

Please see our new house which is on the same beach, but bigger!

It has more living space, offering one living room, two family rooms, three full size bathrooms and an office.

Search for it at VRBO#4684220

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Groups found having parties will be charged $700.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 dogs max.No cats.$300 unreported pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in house = $700 fee. Butts anywhere=$300
All dog droppings, cigarette butts, litter of any kind must be picked up outside. Failure to do so will incur a $200 fee.
Dishes must be placed in the dishwasher and washer turned on before leaving. Failure to do so will incur a $50 fee.
All garbage must be placed in the garbage cans outside(Not left inside) before leaving. Failure to do so will incur a $100 charge.

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
Note from host: Groups found having parties will be charged $700.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this holiday home is on the beach. Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Mission Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aurora Cellars and 45 North Vineyard & Winery. Ready for a night out? Consider Willowbrook Mill and Castle Farms. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Map
Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grand Traverse Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Christmas Cove Farms - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Peterson Park - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 25 min drive - 17.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪FARO - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barb's Bakery - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SandcastleNorthport Lake Michigan HAS MOVED! Same Beach bigger house VRBO4684220 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at SandcastleNorthport Lake Michigan HAS MOVED! Same Beach bigger house VRBO4684220?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SandcastleNorthport Lake Michigan HAS MOVED! Same Beach bigger house VRBO4684220?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SandcastleNorthport Lake Michigan HAS MOVED! Same Beach bigger house VRBO4684220 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Northport holiday home is just steps away from Leelanau State Park and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Lighthouse is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were perfect for our needs. The location could not have been better. The beach in front and the dunes behind us, a sky filled with so many stars, it was fantastic. Our grandchildren will forever remember their first experience on Lake Michigan at Cathead Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Another Fantastic Stay at the Sand Castle

This was another fantastic stay with Mike at the Sand Castle. 10/10 across the board. This is a special place and Mike is a fantastic and generous host. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us, Mike!Lacaillade Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful! Cathead Bay is a hidden treasure that we will definitely be visiting in the future. The house was perfect for our family of 5 - well-stocked kitchen. Blankets, sheets, and bath towels. No beach towels, but we always bring our own anyways. The beach was gorgeous and just a short walk away. Northport and the lighthouse are within 10 minutes. Mike was easily reachable and very on top of things. We appreciate his attention to detail and ensuring our stay was wonderful! Thank you again! We hope to visit again at the new house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Dune stay

awesome place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Cathead Bay 2024

Always a great trip to the Sandcastle! We had great weather and love staying at Sandcastle. All of the amenities you could need and a fully sticked kitchen. Very clean and great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Perfect

Sunsets are picture perfect, beautiful beach, couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E., Louisville, KY

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

Great beach house

Very clean, bright space in a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great place to stay

Great property, well stocked, clean, amazing location. Will stay here again. Kids loved it and fast internet for working while looking at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Beach Vacation

A lovely, well kept home in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Great Vacation in Michigan

Another wonderful trip to this location. Perfect setting. Friendly host. Well maintained home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

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

The best stay

We had the most amazing stay at this house. The location is stunning and the house is cozy and has anything you could need. The beach is pristine and peaceful! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Cathead Bay retreat

fantastic, the quintessential beach house. Everything my family was hoping for and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Beach Beauty

Beautiful beach perfect for walks, kayaking & paddleboarding. The house has great beach decor that compliments the views to the outdoor oasis. We have stayed twice and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim w.

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

Great Family Vacation :)

We had an amazing time enjoying the well-appointed house, gorgeous beach, and incredible sunsets! The house had everything we needed for our stay - plus fantastic views of Lake Michigan. There was even a deck with a large dining table and a fire pit area for s'mores at night :) The host was responsive and great to work with. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

Our stay at Cathead Bay was wonderful. The house was tidy and welcoming with beautiful views. Access to the beach couldn't be easier, and the view of the lake was unsurpassed. The sunsets in particular were perfect. We loved our stay here and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Heaven

Wonderful house in one of the most beautiful and serene settings in the midwest. Loved every bit of it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Cathead Bay 9/2023

Had a great time at Sandcastle on Cathead Bay for 3rd year in a row. The weather all week was stellar Michigan weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Wonderful vacation home!

Stayed the week of July 4th, and loved every minute. The location is absolutely amazing. Lake out the back door, dunes out the front door. The house is simple, yet perfect. Well furnished with everything you need, and just enough space to give our family quiet time. Grocery store, bakery and ice cream a short drive away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

marc r.

Sand Castle was wonderful! Great property.

Sand Castle was wonderful. Great property. Glad to be able to stay in it again this year. Looking forward to next year!

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

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

Beautiful location

This property is on the most beautiful beach I have been to in northern Michigan. It was very relaxing and safe. My 2 year old daughter and dog had the best time playing on the beach and on the sand right outside the house. It was the cleanest property I have ever stayed in and the host was always available and very responsive. We loved this property and can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Fun at Cathead Bay

A remarkable place on this planet. Sugar sand, child friendly slope into Lake Mi, sandbars, etc. The house is most pleasant and the entire ezperience was terrific. This was our third time renting this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred/Heather N.

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

Perfect

Our family of 4 loved this place. The house was clean and well equipped, with gorgeous views out each window. The beach is beautiful and quiet. The fire pit was put to good use, and we were able to see shooting stars and the Milky Way while sitting at the fire each night. No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

Always a fabulous trip! Enjoyed new additions (runner to beach, air conditioner in Man Cave, stick vacuum and new location of fire pit). Kitchen is always well equipped. Beds are all comfy! We look forward to coming back every year! Anne
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Stunning

We've spent many vacations in Northern Michigan and the Sandcastle is one of a kind. The pictures don't do justice to what you see in person. This beach can hang with any beach in the world. The house was perfect for our group. Well stocked and everything we needed to be comfortable. The location is perfect. Nice and remote, but Northport is only 15 minutes away. Leland, Sutton's Bay, Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes are all close by and are great places to visit. If we get the chance we will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Great stay at the most beautiful location

What a wonderful stay! We loved that our whole family age 1- 65 could enjoy this property together. Very kid friendly, with no stairs and a great back deck to enjoy that is just next to the huge sandy beach! Our kids and dog enjoyed running the dunes near the property each day and then splashing in the lake. Mike was easy to communicate with and made sure we had what we needed - a great booster chair for our toddler and a basket full of beach toys! A campfire with the awesome sunset each evening was the highlight. We hope to be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Guerin

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Why they chose this property

We instantly fell in love with this house, which is smack dab in the middle of a dune on the shore of Lake Michigan! It doesn't get much better than this. Being surrounded by a State Park is also a big bonus. This remote location is one of a kind. Beautiful sunsets and excellent star gazing(If you own a telescope bring it). There is virtually no light pollution. We hope that you will stay with us and see it for yourselves.

What makes this property unique

Private community. Leelanau State Park sand dunes on one side and beautiful Cathead Bay, Lake Michigan on the other.

Languages:

English

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