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

Beachfront holiday home in Omena with patio

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Front exterior
Beach
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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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Leelanau Sands Casino
  • Place, Christmas Cove Beach
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

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

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

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted

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
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. Nathaniel Rose Wine and Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Leelanau State Park. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Omena, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Peterson Park - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 37 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Mission Point Lighthouse - 59 min drive - 85.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 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 23 kg per pet.

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.?

Checkout 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 holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 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

7.6

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 90 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

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
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!!
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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.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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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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!!
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6/10 Okay

Karysa K., Novi Michigan

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.

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.

2/10 Terrible

Maili L.

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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8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

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.
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4/10 Poor

andrew a.

Great location, disappointing on the inside.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Beautiful location, but place needs a lot of work and attention to small details to make it worth the money. Would advise paying a little more and getting a nicer place. - Very musty. Would have been ok had we been able to open all the windows and get some fresh lake air coming through, but not all windows had screens.- I highly doubt any extra cleaning precautions were taken like they claim - The place was very dusty and old dog hair hiding in corners and under chairs. Looks like they did a quick sweep without moving any furniture or chairs. - Pictures need to be updated. There is no large beach area and fire pit like is shown - you will have a nice little sandy spot with some chairs, but due to high water, much smaller than what they are showing. Will give kudos for the paddle board. No gas grill like in the picture. - You will get 1 roll of paper towel, no kitchen towels, and no oven mits. Would advise to bring your own kitchen supplies.For over $300 a night, this was a disappointing stay. Maybe we just had bad luck, but got the impression the owner does not care about making this a welcoming experience for their guests and doubt the rental agency has visited in a while.

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can’t beat the views and location! Property manager was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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!

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

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

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
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8/10 Good

Tonya B.

Rustic retreat

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: This was our 3rd time renting this property. The most recent was 4 yrs ago and it was much cleaner this time. We still had debris under beds (which the dog always finds) but overall it was good. The description in the website says “rustic” and this is true. This property have a washer and dryer, but I don’t recommend using the washer. The water is extremely hard and there is lime and iron buildup. My kids did a load of bathing suits and beach towels and most items came out with iron stains. The beach area is great, but water shoes are recommended as the swim area is solid rocks. The sofa is in need of replacement, but being a rental I understand why it isn’t. Knowing the property, I would rent again.

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Brian E.

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.

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.

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.

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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4/10 Poor

Stephanie S.

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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