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The Retreat at Big Sandy Lake

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A covered patio with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a view of a grassy area and water.
A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
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A dining area with a view of the sea, a chandelier, and a large window.
A dock leading to a row of cabins with large windows, a stone wall, and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathrooms3400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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McGregor, MN
  • Place, Big Sandy Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Minnesota National Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

McGregor

Located in McGregor, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Big Sandy Lake and Glacier Lake. .This beach vacation home is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Mississippi River and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Shamrock Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Big Sandy Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Minnesota National Golf Course - 20 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Island Lake - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Loon Lake - 29 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Kettle River - 47 min drive - 40.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Last Chance Pub N Grub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Roasting House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kirby's Place - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Sandy Beaver - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Retreat at Big Sandy Lake

Escape to your own private slice of paradise on Big Sandy Lake. This stunning home sits completely alone on a unique peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides and nestled on five pristine acres of forest and shoreline — with no neighbors in sight.

Step into a beautifully designed home that offers comfort, privacy, luxury, and nature in one unforgettable setting. Come relax on the lawn and enjoy the lakefront views, this is the kind of peace you can't find anywhere else.

Please Note: A friendly, discreet groundskeeper lives on-site in a separate back area of the property to help maintain the grounds and ensure everything runs smoothly. He will not interfere with your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features sailing nearby, water skiing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Ask for details on more than 2 Dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

The Retreat at Big Sandy Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with this cabin. It was perfect for our family of 12 and 2 dogs. Jon was great with communication and had quick answers for all my questions. Kitchen was fantastic and had ample seating for all of us. There were also lots of sitting areas, our favorite was the screened in porch. Steve the care taker was a friendly and kind man and helped us with a few simple needs. We will definitely consider this cabin again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was beautiful! Steve the host was responsive and was an absolute game changer helping our family with a few logistical things that went awry for us - without his help our stay wouldn’t have been the success it was, thank you Steve!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with a huge and well maintained yard. My family had an excellent time. Our group had four adults, six teenagers, and two dogs and found there to be plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026