East Beach Retreat

3 Bedroom(s) | 2 Bathroom(s) | Sleeps 10
  • Front exterior
    Front exterior
  • Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels.
    Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels.
  • Welcome to East Beach Retreat
    Welcome to East Beach Retreat
  • Large deck
    Large deck
  • Beach front wooded property
    Beach front wooded property
  • wood-burning fireplace, NO Internet, DVD player, CD player, stereo system.
    wood-burning fireplace, NO Internet, DVD player, CD player, stereo system.
  • Entry
    Entry
  • Dining area with wood burning fireplace
    Dining area with wood burning fireplace
  • wood-burning fireplace, NO Internet, DVD player, CD player, stereo system.
    wood-burning fireplace, NO Internet, DVD player, CD player, stereo system.
  • Upper level bedroom  king bed
    Upper level bedroom king bed
  • Upper level king, 2 twins
    Upper level king, 2 twins
  • Lower level king
    Lower level king

Sleeps 10
3 Bedrooms

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

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

Amenities

queen
shower
festivals
forests
library
playground
restaurants
winery tours
DVD Player
Television
Clothes Dryer
Heating
Linens Provided
Living Room
Parking
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Dining Table
antiquing
bird watching
photography
scenic drives
sight seeing
walking
ATM/bank
fitness center
groceries
massage therapist
medical services
Waterfront
Deck / Patio
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Play Area
cycling
hiking
swimming
Private entrance
Smoke detectors
Emergency phone number: Police
Emergency phone number: Fire
Enhanced cleaning practices
Clean with disinfectant
No-contact check-in and check-out
High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF
SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
Linens & Towels
No Air Conditioning provided
Ceiling Fans
Fans
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Washer & Dryer
Iron
Ironing Board
Smoke Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Utensils
Cookware
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove
Stove top: Electric
Oven
Oven: Electric
Microwave
Toaster
Water Filtration
Internet Not Provided
Flat Panel TV
No Cable/Satellite Service
DVD Player
VCR Player
Stereo System
CD Player
Fire Pit
Charcoal grill
Outdoor Dining Table & Chairs
Deck
Beach Chairs
Exceptional Views
Sunrise view
Sunset view
Waterfront
Sandy Lake Bottom
Rocky Lake Bottom
Sandy Shoreline
On Bay
On Beach
Secluded
Lake Leelanau Area
Northport and Omena Area
Suttons Bay Area
Lake Michigan
Northport Area
Beach Walking
Beachcombing
Biking
Boating
Fishing/Fly Fishing
Hiking Trails
Public Parks w/Swim Beach
Sight-Seeing
Swimming
Sugarloaf the Old Course
Bahle Farms Suttons Bay
Bowling
Skiing Homestead
Northport Creek Golf course
Leelanau Sands Casino
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Heritage Trail
Bird Watching
Photography
Scenic Drives
Walking
Eco-Tourism
Antiquing
Nearby Casino
Nearby Coffee Shop
Nearby Farmers Market
Nearby Grocery/Shopping Center
Nearby Jet Ski Rentals
Nearby Medical Services
Nearby Post Office
Nearby Winery
Dog Walking Services
Near Brewery
Art Gallery(s)
Lighthouse(s)
Symphony Orchestra-TC
Wine Tour(s)
Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat.Lk.Shore
Festivals
Cherry Festival
Bike rentals
Jet ski rentals
Canoe rentals
Wine Festivals (summer& fall)
Tall Ship Cruises
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Great Lakes Equestrian-Acme
Brew Festival-Summer
Leelanau Peninsula Winery-LL
The Bay Theater-Suttons Bay
Good Harbor WInery-Lk Leelanau
Hop Lot Brewery-Suttons Bay
Leelanau Peninsula Winer-LL
Black Star Winery-Sutton Bay
Willow Winery-Suttons Bay
Ciccione WInery-Suttons Bay
M22 Challenge-Glen Arbor
Suttons Bay Ciders-Suttons Bay
Northport Dog Parade
Chateau Fontaine-Lake Leelanau
Laurentide WInery-Lake Leelanau
Northern Latitudes Distillery-LL
Good Neighbor Organic-Norhtport
Silver Leaf Vineyard-Suttons Bay
Boathouse Vineyards-Lake Leelana
Verterra Winery-Leland
Skiing Homestead-Glen Arbor
Northport Winter Festival (Feb)
Mitten Brewery-Northport
Northport Pub & Grill-Bowling

Guest Reviews of house on sandy beach in omena. budget friendly. pet ok. sunrise views.

Omena , MI

Vacation Rental Reviews by

Recommend with reservations

         

Review date: 2024-09-03

Review by
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Manager Response:
Thank you for sharing your experience at this home. We appreciate your comments and will follow up.

Beach retreat

         

Review date: 2024-08-11

Review by
The location of this rental is ideal. It’s peaceful quiet and very private. Even though there is a cottage on each side, you have your privacy due to the wooded property. The cottage itself couldUse some updating but this spot can’t be beat
5 out of 5 stars
Manager Response:
So glad you enjoyed this beautiful peaceful location.

Fantastic getaway!

         

Review date: 2024-06-22

Review by Stephanie P.
We had an amazing time at this rental! The lake and beach were gorgeous, the house was spacious and clean, and the communication was excellent! There are definitely a few condition issues, but nothing that takes away from yoir stay and the enjoyment! I do wish the screens were all in and that the balcony door opened upstairs, as it got VERY HOT up there for the kids without air conditioning.
5 out of 5 stars
Manager Response:
So glad you enjoyed the amazing views and waterfront at this home. We appreciate your feedback and will follow up right away.

Relaxing family trip

         

Review date: 2024-06-05

Review by
The cabin was great, the location and size was perfect for our family. Plenty of restaurants and wineries nearby. Being right on the beach was a bonus, the kids has a great time swimming and building sand castles. The house needed some updates, but they didn’t affect the time spent there. Any issue we had Up North vacations solved immediately. We would definitely stay there again.
5 out of 5 stars
Manager Response:
We are so glad that you had a great stay we look forward to you coming back!

Greatt Time

         

Review date: 2023-09-03

Review by
Overall we had a great time. the weather was less than perfect but its michigan so we were able to adjust.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2023-09-04

Manager Response:
So glad you had a great time in spite of our changeable weather.

Just right

         

Review date: 2023-08-19

Review by Andrew W.
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.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2023-08-21

Manager Response:
Glad you enjoyed this beautiful beach and location. We will get a new DVD player to this property.

East Beach Retreat

         

Review date: 2023-08-13

Review by Victoria H.
Loved being tucked away in the woods and having our own beach access. Very quiet surroundings and very peaceful.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2023-08-14

Manager Response:
So glad you enjoyed this beautiful beach!

Great location

         

Review date: 2023-07-13

Review by Mae B.
This was our 2nd year at the same house .. the house needs updated! Furniture smells musty, wallpaper peeling, same leak in the toilet as last year. However, the BEACH IS AMAZING! The property is in the perfect location. It’s close to town and the casino. We definitely went back the 2nd year bc of the private beach.
3 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2023-07-13

Manager Response:
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the amazing beach and the convenient location. We did address the leak previously, we will follow up.

Great beach, "meh" house

         

Review date: 2023-06-07

Review by
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.
3 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2023-06-09

Manager Response:
We are so pleased to know that you did enjoy the amazing beach and location of this home. We are very sorry to hear of the issues you encountered. We have updated the description of the bed sizes, and are taking care of the oven and television issue. We do state in the overview of the homes descripiton - that it does not have Wifi.

Great beach

         

Review date: 2023-05-30

Review by Erin C.
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.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2023-06-02

Manager Response:
We appreciate you taking time to review this property. We are pleased to know that you found the home spotless and enjoyed the location and beach! Thank you for staying with Visit Up North.

Cute house. Great view

         

Review date: 2023-05-23

Review by
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.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2023-05-25

Manager Response:
Thank you we appreciate you sharing your experience. We will take care of the ice cube trays.

Omena rental

         

Review date: 2022-10-12

Review by
We liked staying there but a lot of updating needs to be done. The toaster needs to be replaced but we were happy with all the other appliances they worked well.The bathrooms wallpaper is peeling off the walls. The furniture is old and dated. The house was nice and clean though.
3 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2022-10-17

Manager Response:
Thank you for taking time to review this property. We appreciate your comments and will follow up on the items you mentioned

Perfect beach

         

Review date: 2022-09-26

Review by
The beach at this house is the best we've ever seen. Sandy and beautiful. Perfect, private location. The house is very rustic. A few updates would make this home a 5 star all the way around.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2022-09-28

Manager Response:
Glad to know that you really enjoyed the beach at this home. We have passed along your comments to the owner

East Beach Retreat Review

         

Review date: 2022-08-07

Review by Victoria (Vicki) H.
Cute peaceful place tucked in the woods. Our own beach at our disposal is a big plus! The roomy deck is great for eating outside and just being outside enjoying the surroundings.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2022-08-12

Manager Response:
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed.

West Bay Omena Retreat

         

Review date: 2022-07-31

Review by
The beach was outstanding and the location was also excellent! The home was clean and had plenty of room. It needs a bit of TLC, but was perfect for visiting wineries and enjoying time on the beautiful beach. Property managers were helpful and easy to contact.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2022-08-03

Manager Response:
We appreciate you taking time to share your experience. Thank you for staying with us!

Girls trip

         

Review date: 2022-06-16

Review by Jessi C.
It was a great house right on the water. Things were dated but all worked as it should. Super easy process to check in. I was actually booked for another house but rebooked to this house due to construction and the company was great at communicating, giving us options and apologized through it all. Linens were clean and tidy, plenty of kitchen items to use, and clean. The beach was beautiful and had a fire pit with 6-7 chairs by it. Overall a great time.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2022-06-18

Manager Response:
Thank you! We are pleased to know that all went well with your stay.

East Beach Retreat Review

         

Review date: 2021-09-29

Review by Victoria (Vicki) H.
A very cute house nestled in the woods. Enjoyed the easy access to the beach. We taught our grandchildren how to swim there. No air conditioning but with the nice breezes, it wasn't needed. Because of the woodsy location, one will have to endure a little bit of humidity and occasional bugs. As long as one understands that, you should have a delightful time. As to no internet, Hotspot on phones will do as well as an unlimited data plan. Buy drinking water as stated in the house info, water can have a sulfury taste and smell. Wasn't a problem with cooking. It's well water; doesn't come from an Artesian well. Some light bulbs were burnt out and the upstairs shower had very little water flow. If one likes and is prepared for the rustic touch, you will like this place.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-09-30

Manager Response:
Thank you for taking time to review this home. Please know we will always be happy to drop off light bulbs any other necessary items.

Charming rental w/ amazing views

         

Review date: 2021-09-28

Review by Jamie C.
You can not beat the private beach access! The house is a little dated and I recommend people bring their own skillet since the ones provided are pretty worn out. The bedroom on the first floor was easier for my elderly father to navigate with a shower stall and higher toilet. However anyone handicap will have an issue with the steps in the front and back. Even with the dated furniture I found that we all loved it, it reminded me of my grandmas house. You can not beat the views or the private beach access!!! Beautiful home!
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-09-28

Manager Response:
Thans so much for saying with us. We are so happy you had a good time. We are going to replace the skillets! So sorry about that.

Cabin in the Woods

         

Review date: 2021-07-06

Review by Jacqueline D.
Great wooded location and excellent beach. Three roomy bedrooms and two bathrooms, which were clean. We did notice a lack of general maintenance (burned out lightbulbs, dead batteries in remotes, the couch has seen better days, the deck needs some attention!). Great location between Northport and Suttons Bay.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-07-06

Manager Response:
All good suggestions and we are talking to owner about a few purchases. Thanks for staying with us.

Great beach and launching point to take advantage of the area

         

Review date: 2021-06-29

Review by Jim B.
Nice location. Pictures don't do the beach justice as it was better than anticipated. A great place to launch to the activities in the area and return back to the house to sit on the beach in the evening. Main issue is bring your own water for drinking as there is a strong odor to the tap water.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-06-29

Manager Response:
We are glad to know that the beach was a welcome surprise ! From time time homes close to the lake will experience a water smell.

Great Grand Traverse Bay cottage for family with dogs

         

Review date: 2021-06-17

Review by Jennifer G.
Great quiet and woodsy location with beautiful beach on Grand Traverse Bay. Cottage interior was clean and comfortable though it could use some updating. The exterior could use some maintenance and the deck needed a good cleaning with replacement of deck chairs but this didn’t detract from our stay. If you are looking for a completely modern updated cottage this may not be for you but we found it to be quaint and charming and would definitely rent again in the future.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-06-19

Manager Response:
Thank you for sharing your experience. We have some exterior projects planned.

Fantastic Long Weekend!

         

Review date: 2021-05-25

Review by Tina P.
It really couldn't have been better. More than enough space, quiet and perfect water front!
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-05-25

Manager Response:
So glad to know that this home was a perfect fit your you!

Weekend Getaway

         

Review date: 2020-11-04

Review by Kevin H.
The location and surrounding property was perfect and great for us to get away for the weekend. The cottage could use a little updating, but was clean and suitable.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2020-11-06

Manager Response:
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay !

Big old cottage in beautiful spot

         

Review date: 2020-07-23

Review by Nicholas P.
The view is great and can be enjoyed from the shore or huge deck. The beach and lake bottom are a mix of sand and rock, no weeds or grass. We found it excellent for swimming. The house is large enough for a big group. It was cleaned thoroughly; however, the downstairs bedroom has a strong mildew smell. The bed downstairs and the twin beds upstairs are very springy - we put young children on them. If you can handle these issues, the price is OK for a great spot on the bay.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2020-07-24

Manager Response:
So glad you found this beach perfect for swimming - a Northern Michigan must do in the summer ! We appreciate your comments on the beds and will address with the owner.

Outstanding Location

         

Review date: 2019-09-10

Review by Kurt S.
This was a great house to stay at. the water was as clear as it gets. the house has a great view of the bay ( great for watching the sun rise ). The house was so comfortable that it felt like you were Invited by family. The inside of the house was very clean and well kept up. There is no cable or internet, so you might want to bring a hotspot or some movies. One of the rooms has a tv ,that only takes vhs tapes, so you might want to bring those. There was some trash around out side, but it was no big deal to just pick it up and throw it away. It was very nice to have Up North Vacation available all the time to help with any questions we had. I will definitely be tying to stay here again! When you are wondering about where to eat, I would suggest any of the restaurants in Suttons Bay.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2019-09-10

Manager Response:
Clear, clean water and beautiful views! So glad you enjoyed this home and felt so comfortable. Come visit us again soon!

Great location!

         

Review date: 2019-08-17

Review by Tonya B.
Our rental experience was wonderful. The house was better than expected.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2019-08-17

Manager Response:
Glad you enjoyed this home and that your experience was wonderful! Thank you.

Family vacation, here 7 days in Aug 2018

         

Review date: 2018-08-16

Review by Richard B.
House was perfect. Front could be opened up a bit for better views of the water. Also could put the dock that is there in the water- had to go to the Northport marina to store the boat. We had an annual family vacation and used this house for overflow, as our place would not hold the 5 others that were there. I am always looking properties over closely as we also have a property with Visit Up North and I like to see how the others are handled. I know the work that goes into these. Overall, nice place. Will consider again for next year.
5 out of 5 stars

Nice location

         

Review date: 2017-06-28

Review by Brad B.
Overall happy with the rental. I feel the rental could have been a little cleaner. We used cooking utensils and thoroughly cleaned when we were done just as the agreement states. But there were some people who did not clean when they were done. If that happens I think the cleaning service should still not leave dirty utensils.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2018-01-07

Manager Response:
We would totally not leave them if we saw them and sometimes it is hard because you just cant check everything but we do a spot check to make sure things are good. We are glad you were happy and hope you will come back and stay with us soon!

East Beach Retreat Review

         

Review date: 2016-10-05

Review by Joseph C.
Awesome place. Perfect location to get away from everything!!
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2017-03-10

Manager Response:
We are thrilled you had a great stay! Come back and see us again soon.

Perfect Getaway on the Bay

         

Review date: 2015-08-18

Review by Brandon F.
The cabin was a bit dated, but it was exactly what we were looking for in a vacation rental. Kitchen and Bathrooms were properly stocked. The bedrooms were neat, but the beds were uncomfortable. The beach was rocky with some vegetation, but so naturally beautiful. I would recommend water shoes and a large raft. We loved the location it is in between Suttons Bay and Northport, both of which are quant little towns. I would feel comfortable recommending this place to anyone looking for a Northern Michigan summer vacation.
5 out of 5 stars

Quiet, relaxing weekend

         

Review date: 2015-08-12

Review by Maureen C.
The house worked out perfectly for our family. The main floor bedroom is a master suite, so the only public bath is on the second floor. The house was very clean and deck had recently been power washed. I was impressed at the quality of the sheets and towels. Directions should be modified to say that you need to turn on Pine Lane to access the driveway. A couple of us went back and forth on Ingalls Bay Road trying to find it. I would definitely rent again.
5 out of 5 stars

East Beach Retreat

         

Review date: 2015-07-07

Review by Joe T.
The home is clean and large enough to accommodate 8 adults comfortably. There is a large back deck that allowed for cookouts and to enjoy the sunrises. The home is set in woods which made it very private. The location and views are amazing. The only complaint I have is that the beach had weeds and vegetation separating the beach from the water. This made it difficult to enjoy the water. I would hope to see that vegetation cleared for a future visit.
4 out of 5 stars

Family Gathering

         

Review date: 2014-08-25

Review by
The property is a nice house in the woods on the lake. I wish our shoreline had more sand and less rocks because brought up a float that we were unable to use but everything else was good.
4 out of 5 stars

Great Sunrise Views

         

Review date: 2014-08-05

Review by
First, visitors should know that this property is not in Ingalls Bay, but rather is accessed from Ingalls Bay Road. The waterfront is on Grand Traverse Bay (GTB), but you're a short walk from Ingalls. Not a big deal, but if you were hoping to be situated on the beatiful and (fairly) quite Ingalls Bay, you should be aware of the difference. The good news is that the views over GTB are great, with sunrises worth getting up early for. The "beach" area sits back from a rocky/grassy shoreline, so swimming requires a walk over the rocks and grasses to get to the water.The cottage could be in better condition. The screens and screen doors stick, or are falling off, and the whole places seems dated back to the 70's, but that should not scare visitors away. The place was pretty clean, and comfortable enough for my family to enjoy a very nice week in Omena.
4 out of 5 stars

Quiet comfy place

         

Review date: 2014-06-11

Review by
Nice place to stay. Would recommend. But some items need fixing - especially shower head, which is not working properly. Also kitchen will need more cooking pans.
4 out of 5 stars

Needs some up dating .

         

Review date: 2013-08-11

Review by Andrea M.
there was no beach and you can't swim in the lake due the rocks . They should really clean the beach area full of weeds on one side. Was a beautiful area . I think we would stay again if they did some up-dating .
4 out of 5 stars

ingalls bay stay

         

Review date: 2013-07-26

Review by Amy H.
the property was clean, and towels/bedding was nice. The only disappointment was the beach...the sand had lots of bugs and stuff in it, and the lake floor was extremely rocky...made swimming very difficult as the rocks were slimy and slippery. The view and location were very peaceful and pretty.
4 out of 5 stars

East Lake Retreat, West Omena

         

Review date: 2013-07-20

Review by
The management staff was excellent to deal with in every way. There was trash left on the ground overflowing the trash bin on arrival. Visit upnorth had someone there quickly to clean it up. Rental could have been cleaner inside, bread left in drawers, bugs in window sills, etc. Grill needed cleaning/maintenance. Dishwasher was worn out.Loved the decks, shoreline was great, beautiful view from upstairs bedroom. Lots of room inside and out, furnishings a bit outdated but okay.Very quiet area, lots of privacy. The area was great, close to Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes area (~ 45 min). No bugs and great weather/temps. Farmers Market in Sutton's bay was great. The Knot in Omena was also excellent and very close by.
4 out of 5 stars

Great Location

         

Review date: 2012-10-07

Review by Tammy M. M.
The property was what we expected. However it was infested with fruit flies in the kitchen. We called the management co. and they immediately took action. We were satisfied with their response and our vacation experience could have been ruined if not for their quick response and understanding of our dilemma. We will be using Up North Vacation Rentals for our next vacation!
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2012-10-08

Manager Response:
Thank you for staying with us. Fruit flies are a part of life in areas where there is much agriculture. In Leelanau County, where this home is, fruit trees and harvesting are abundant in the early fall and thus the fruit flies. We appreciate your patience.

East Lake retreat

         

Review date: 2011-07-26

Review by Al W.
We were looking for a quiet week away and got exactly what we wanted.The house was very clean and comfortable.We were there when the weather was in the nineties but remained comfortable even with no A/C.The morning sunrise over Grand Traverse bay was very memorable
5 out of 5 stars

It was very pleasant in every way. Very secluded and easy to get lost in that area but we managed to navigate very well.

         

Review date: 2011-06-17

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5 out of 5 stars

East Lake Retreat

         

Review date: 2009-08-30

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The renyal was in a good location,making it easy to travel about the area. We enjoyed the many vineyards and wine tasting. Shopping and eateries were abundant. The rental was roomy and clean. Our only problem was using the TV- as it had no directions for use and the lock box which had a mind of its own. This is a nice quiet area and the water view was charming.
4 out of 5 stars

Good times!

         

Review date: 2008-08-26

Review by Laura H.
We had a great time at East Beach Retreat. What a great view! Close to wineries, the casino and beautiful villages. We would definitely stay there again!
5 out of 5 stars

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

         

Review date: 2008-08-06

Review by Mara E.

4 out of 5 stars
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