3 Full Homes & Game Room-Waterfront Private Retreat on 200 ft. of Van Etten Lake

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20333 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Oscoda, MI

Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course7 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course14 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course14 min drive
Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom #1 Main Lodge

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 Main Lodge

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Hilltop House Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Hilltop House Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Hilltop House Living Room Futon

1 Double Futon

Lakefront House Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Lakefront House Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Lodge Living Room Common Space

1 Double Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms

Hilltop House Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Lakefront House Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main Lodge Bathroom #1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Lodge Bathroom #2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

1.6-acre property situated on 200 feet of private frontage on the northmost tip of Van Etten Lake. The property contains three spacious homes plus a fourth house converted to a game room. When you book you are booking the entire property, all three homes and game room. The accommodations include a Main Lodge (1700 sq. ft.) with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second, Hill Top House, (940 sq. ft.) has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The third home, the Lake Front House (940 sq. ft.) contains 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, all with excellent views of the water. All three homes are equipped with full kitchens, dishwashers, washers and dryers. Enjoy your own private house while vacationing with extended family or friends. Perfect for multiple families, private enough to be with your immediate family while sharing a great time with friends and/or extended guests. The game room includes dual TVs for video games, television, or movies (bring your own gaming system to plug and play your favorite). Additionally, we have included a pool table, foosball table, darts, and plenty of board games or card games. The outdoor space in the center of the property is perfect for campfires, games, relaxing, playing on the swing set, or just enjoying the stunning view of the lake. The property is fenced and contains a steel sea wall. The home provides a 60 ft. dock capable of handling multiple boats. Enjoy the included canoe, kayaks, and paddle boards. The owners continue to seek out and add amenities, check back often for additional features. Many outdoor and indoor games provided.

Property manager

Holly A Schienke

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Oscoda

Located in Oscoda, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oscoda, MI

What's nearby

Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 7 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 14 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 14 min drive
Tawas Point State Park - 40 min drive
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - 46 min drive

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

Hilltop Bar - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - 16 min drive
Ausable Inn - 16 min drive
Chee Peng of Oscoda - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Full Homes & Game Room-Waterfront Private Retreat on 200 ft. of Van Etten Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Full Homes & Game Room-Waterfront Private Retreat on 200 ft. of Van Etten Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Full Homes & Game Room-Waterfront Private Retreat on 200 ft. of Van Etten Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Full Homes & Game Room-Waterfront Private Retreat on 200 ft. of Van Etten Lake located?

This family-friendly Oscoda holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course. Lake Huron and Au Sable River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Robert (Bob) B.

13 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We really enjoyed this resort. All the cottages were beautiful. Plenty of yard room for everyone to do things. We loved the outdoor furniture on the main house deck and around the fire pit. The 2 bedrooms in the main house are a little small but the rest of the house was very large. There isn’t a beach area for the kids to play in the water but they finally got in about the 3rd day and had lots of fun. Overall a fun place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation spot

We have stayed at a lot of VRBO properties and overall this was the best one yet. The property is very comfortable and well equipped with everything needed to make your stay enjoyable. Communication with the owners was outstanding and the layout of the property with the outdoor gathering and play areas, lake front, and 3 cottages was great. The larger main home allowed for family meals and get togethers while the other cottages provided areas to retreat when needed, especially helpful for kids nap time. The lake is beautiful and nearby beaches and hiking over a great vacation spot. Friends stayed here with their family in 2022 and highly recommended it...we are so glad they did.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Retreat

Wonderful accommodation that worked great for my kids and grandkids. The kids had plenty to do from little girl toys to big boy canoes…making fond family memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni S., Royal Oak

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Our family of 15 loved this lake stay! The weather was perfect other than an evening of summer storms. We spent many hours on the lake using the SUPs, kayaks, and canoe that came with the rental, along with our personal SUPs. We visited the Lumbermen's Monument, Tawas Point and Lake Huron. It was a "Pure Michigan" kind of week! The listing was exactly as promised. The homes were just right for our family of 15 - ages ranging from 8-55. All of the cupboards were clearly marked, fully stocked kitchen, and plenty of soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, etc... the owners really thought of everything! We hope to have another family vacation here in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Get Away

We could not have enjoyed our stay more. The pictures do not do the property justice. We had kids from 8 months to 14 years old and everyone enjoyed their time, kayaking, paddle boarding, playing corn hole and badminton etc. Home was clean with everything you needed for an enjoyable stay. Can't wait to come back again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Holly A Schienke

I am a Registered Nurse, and my husband Tim is a Mechanical Engineer. We have four beautiful children ages 2,11, 13, and 15. We bought this home to make memories that will last a lifetime with our children. My mother and several uncles also have homes on this lake making it a great family getaway. It has been a dream come true.

Why they chose this property

This property is a second vacation rental for us. We have another property in Bellaire Michigan that we rent out which has been very successful for us. We have family on Van Etten Lake. We bought this home to watch our 4 children grow up and make memories for them to enjoy for a lifetime, while spending more time with their grandparents and other family on the Lake. We hope you will share those same memories with your friends and family.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefit of this home is the large private fenced in location with multiple homes. The spacious yard with 200 feet of lake frontage allows plenty of room and privacy for you and your family/friends. Traveling with extended family or friends can be challenging when staying in one house. This allows the opportunity spread out and enjoy a vacation while having your own space to get away to. It is truly a unique experience.
The home offers expansive views of the lake and overlooks Loud island. The property is well shaded and has ample room for activities and games outside without disturbing the neighbors. You can often see eagles flying on this end of the lake, as well as geese, ducks, and swans.
This property is located close to amazing beaches on Lake Huron as well as close proximity to the Ausable River. It is also extremely close to Wurtsmith Airforce base, if you are lucky you may be able to