Sandbar Beach Resort

Iowa


A traditional lake resort with 16 simple wooden cabins on a quiet corner of Big Spirit Lake. The units range in size, all have basic cooking facilities. A sweet little beach and dock is right across the lane. There are rental boats and a small store on site.


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