SOEDING'S SANDCASTLE ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE MICHIGAN

A fantastic location, very quiet & secluded with superb Lake Michigan sunset views. My parents came over to visit from the UK and I wanted to find somewhere right on the Lake Michigan shore to give them that lakefront vacation experience. I have to say that Soeding's Sandcastle fitted the bill exactly! In total, there were 6 of us including our 1 & 3 year old daughters and the accommodation fitted us perfectly. The highlight for me was sitting out on the fantastic deck off the main living space, watching the amazing sunsets with the friendly hummingbird in close attendance! The beach is 66 steps down from the deck (with some convenient stopping off points!) and across a small grassy dune. The week we were there we didn't see a single person on the beach, even during our long beach walks. Approximately a 10 minute walk along the beach heading North, the beach widens out and the rocks disappear, so swimming etc becomes much easier.

In addition, the owners were a delight to deal with and stayed in touch via email offering suggestions as to things to do, a nice touch! I'm looking forward to returning many times to Soeding's Sandcastle in the future, please keep it on the rental market!

I am a Lake Michigan connoisseur. Grew up on The Lake, moved away decades ago but remain deeply, truly in love. We've been vacationing at Soeding's yearly for 16 years. Daughter was toddler then, now college student. I blinked and turned grey.
First off, the listing is NOT accurate! The photos do not do justice to the place or the view. When we first came here, this was a charming but humble A-frame hidden in a nice cedar grove on a sand dune. Since then, owners have maintained the charm but progressively upgraded to an impressively comfortable place. Knockout deck! I spend my precious vacation time at the table on the deck reading and staring at the Mediterranean blue Lake with Beaver Island on the horizon. Breakfast and dinner always out on the deck. Enjoy the gulls, walloons, snowy owl, and occasional eagle.
Swimming here requires water shoes for the rocks, but a 10 min walk gets to nice sand. Long walks on the shore will rarely encounter another human.
Area restaurants are unimpressive. But, heck!, it's Northern Michigan. Go to Toski Sands, get some fresh whitefish for the grill and a bottle of pinot and watch the sun sizzle into the blue. Stay up late and enjoy the Milky Way.
Please don't tell anyone about my secret paradise!

Our family of 8 spent a restful week at the Sandcastle. We found the location ideal; directly on the shores of Lake Michigan halfway between Harbor Springs and Good Hart along picturesque M119, the Tunnel of Trees. We found the listing very accurate. The home's bathrooms and kitchen appliances are state of the art and we especially enjoyed the large, multi-level deck. The kitchen was outfitted with the basics, but you may want to bring along a griddle and large non-stick frying pan. We also found serving dishes/bowls in short supply. Our family likes to cook, and we quickly labeled the galley style kitchen a 'one butt kitchen'. We found the beds to be uncomfortably firm. The beach is a rock hunter's delight, but if you're looking for swimming access you may be disappointed. We found one of the reviews misleading; only 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom and paper towels were furnished. The photos very accurately represented the property, the property was clean and well-maintained, the owner was available by phone and very helpful. We would recommend this property to most people. It would not be suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs and I would caution families with toddlers about the open stairways and balconies. We enjoyed running, cycling, beach walking and relaxation. We felt we had the whole beach to ourselves. We also enjoyed the sticky buns from the Good Hart General Store and a delicious dinner at Leg's Inn in Cross Village. The Sandcastle was a delightful home for us to reconnect with our four adult children and their spouses.