Sandy Bottom: Gemütlich am See | Whirlpool + Herbstblick

SANDY BOTTOM
SLEEPS: 12
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
*Directly on Lake Huron sandy beach
*Swimming directly from sandy beach frontage
*Water pad
*Exterior cameras on property

Sandy Bottom is a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath lakefront home directly on the sandy shores of Lake Huron. Swim from your private beach, relax around the beachfront fire pit, or kayak along the shoreline. With room for 12 guests, fiber optic WiFi, central air, and beautiful sunrise views, this is true Northern Michigan beachfront living.
Located in peaceful Ocqueoc, you're just minutes from Hammond Bay, Ocqueoc Falls (the largest waterfall in Michigan's Lower Peninsula), and scenic hiking trails. Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, and ferry access to Mackinac Island are all within an easy drive, making this the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Central Air

ATV's: Not on property

Bathrooms:
Main Floor: Full bathroom with shower
Lower Level: Tub/shower combo(coming by Memorial Day 2026)

Beach/Swimming: Swimming from sandy beach on property

Bathrooms:
Main Floor: Full bathroom with shower
Lower Level: Tub/shower combo

Bedroom Configurations:
Primary (main floor): 1 King
Secondary (main floor) 1 Full
Third (lower level) 1 Queen with 1 twin bunk
Fourth (lower level) 2 twin bunks


Boats: 3 single person kayaks with lifejackets for guest use

Boat Launch: Hammond Bay Launch: 1.7 miles/4 min drive

Cable: No cable but streaming capable televisions.

Cell Phone Service: Best to use wifi. AT&T and Verizon...can be spotty

Coffee Maker: Drip and Keurig coffeemaker. Coffee and Keurig pods provided.

Distances:
Mackinaw City: 31.9 miles/40 min drive
Cheboygan: 16.4 miles/19 min drive
Petoskey: 53 miles/1 hr 11 min drive
Tahquamenon: 115 miles/2 hr 17 min drive
Traverse City: 119 miles/2 h 37 min drive

Dock: No dock

Drinking Water: Well water. Drinkable

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: No fireplace

Fire-pit: Yes (right on the beach!)

Fishing: Smallmouth Bass, Salmon, and Walleye are popular shore fishing targets

Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.

Fishing Poles: Please bring your own.

Golf: Black Lake Golf Club: 25 miles/29 min drive

Grill: Propane Grill

Grocery Store:
Walmart: 18 miles/23 minutes
Family Fare Supermarket: 18 miles/23 minutes

Handicap Friendly: Senior citizen friendly shower

Heat: Geo-Thermal Forced Air

Hot tub: Yes

Hunting: Not on property

Internet/WIFI: Ping - Fiber Optic: 500mbps

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: 4 to 6 cars can park on this property.
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Pets: No pets allowed at this property.

Privacy: No neighbor on one side and one neighbor on the other side.

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Space: Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath 2 story home directly on Lake Huron sandy beach.

Special Features: Fire pit on beachfront.

Seniors: Welcome

Televisions:
Living Room: 70" television
Lower Level: 50" television
Primary bedroom: 50" television

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes

Wood: Please bring your own wood.