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Dog Friendly|Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit

Family-friendly holiday home in Alpena

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Dining table seats 8.
Fully stocked kitchen perfect for gathering with family and friends
Living room with plenty of comfy seating and 55" roku tv
Children's play area
New fire pit area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8212.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alpena, MI
  • Place, Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Thunder Bowl Lanes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Dog Friendly|Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit

Dog friendly and walkable to downtown and the lake!
-Fully fenced backyard
-Fire pit, picnic table, gas grill
-Kids play area with toys
-Fully stocked kitchen
-1.2 miles to beach and splash pad

KITCHEN
– Coffee bar: drip coffee pot, coffee, creamer, sugar, tea, cocoa
– Electric range
– Microwave
– Dishwasher
– Pots, pans, baking pans, and storage containers
– Spices
– Window air conditioner (summer only)

DINING
– Large table with 4 chairs plus several folding chairs
– Outdoor picnic table

LIVING
– Large sectional sofa
– USB-equipped table lamp
– 55" Roku smart TV

MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM
– Queen bed
– Desk workspace with chair
– Roku smart TV
– Wardrobe with full-length mirror
– USB-equipped table lamps

BATHROOM
– Bathtub and shower
– Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
– Blow dryer
– Plenty of towels and washcloths

UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS

Queen Bedroom
– Roku smart TV
– USB-equipped table lamps
– Closet with hangers and storage shelves
– Window air conditioner (summer only)

Queen + 2 Twins Bedroom
– Roku smart TV
– Window air conditioner (summer only)
– USB-equipped table lamps

HALL CLOSET
– Hangers
– Pack and Play with sheets
– Booster high chair seat
– Baby gate

KIDS CORNER
– Play table with building blocks
– Books, toys, and games

OUTSIDE
– Entrance to back porch opens to fenced yard for pups or kids
– Fire pit with seating
– Gas BBQ grill
– Picnic table
– Long driveway with room for 2–3 cars; seasonal street parking available

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 2817145vb

About the area

Alpena

Alpena is home to this holiday home. Thunder Bay River Lighthouse and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary and Julius C. and Marie Moran Peter Memorial Nature Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Lee's Miniature Golf, or check out an event or a game at Riverside Skate Park.
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Alpena, MI

What's nearby

  • Starlite Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alpena County Library - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Neiman's Family Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Steak & Pizza House - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly|Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog Friendly|Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly|Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly|Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly|Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit located?

This family-friendly Alpena holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Blair Street Park and Lee's Miniature Golf. Laser Team Challenge and Thunder Bowl Lanes are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sondra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our second stay! Clean and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique house, loved the proximity to the lake shore and places around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property ,close to everything you need. We enjoyed our long holiday weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very kind and helpful. The home was very clean and I loved the backyard for my furry friend.
Downtown Alpena.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, it seems they thought of everything we might need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean place! Lots of room and was conveniently located!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert B.

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

Alpena getaway

We had a nice time, enjoyed cooking out and campfire.very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata S.

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

Perfectly met our needs!

Our party of 8 adults and teens had plenty of room to sleep, lounge, eat, and play in this rental. The kitchen is well appointed and everything was sparkling clean! Parking is a breeze and the neighboorhood is quiet and walking distance to lots of Alpena fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! The house was perfect for my family. It was very clean and well stocked, including many extra touches. The location was ideal - only 3-5 minute drive from downtown Alpena’s attractions and 3 minutes from the beach. The host was responsive and wonderful to work with. The check in and out process was seamless. We would definitely stay again if we come back to Alpena!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith H.

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

Visit to Rocksport Alpena.

The house was clean, modern and well furnished. It could easily accommodate 6 people. We chose it because we brought along our 10-month old puppy and the fenced in yard made that easy. Everything was conveniently close. We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Great place to stay in Alpena

We visited Alpena for work and, instead of staying in holtes, we stayed in this house. It was comfortable, well stocked, and clean. It worked out great for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne D.

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

Quick Getaway

This home is nicely decorated, clean, and conveniently located in town. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need and owners went far above with the extra touches. A lot of thought went into making sure renters have a super experience. We didn't have children with us, but kids could be entertained in the house even on a rainy day. Our dog enjoyed the fenced yard while we relaxed by the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Very nice place.

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J H.

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

Perfect place to stay in Alpena!

House is absolutely beautiful, well kept, in a great neighborhood, and perfectly located for exploring Alpena. Hosts are wonderful and truly think of every detail. Our family of 3, plus 2 dogs, loved staying here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Beautiful house in Alpena

This house is a beautiful, comfortable place to stay, located in a quiet neighborhood just a short walk from the lake. We really loved staying here, and loved Alpena, and can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Quiet, clean, great value!

Excellent property! Very clean, comfortable and dog friendly. Love being able to stay here with my pups and will do it again. Very quiet area and nice neighbors that shoveled the sidewalk and driveway after a big snowstorm. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Home away from home

We needed a pet friendly place where we would feel comfortable leaving our furbaby for a short amount of time throughout the day. This place was perfect with its fenced in yard! This was great for all of us and very clean! Will very much use in the future when we come back to visit family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Loved By All

We recently stayed here for a family get together and late Christmas. It quickly felt like home because of all of the touches. It is well-furnished and maintained. Lots of room to spread out and relax. The fenced in backyard was amazing for the dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Home sweet home

Our family enjoyed our stay. My 8 yr old niece loved it and can’t wait to go back. We walked to the bay view park got coffee and snacks at Bigby coffee then explored the quaint city. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L., Michigan

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

Great place to stay

Super clean. Pictures were perfectly accurate. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Alpena
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Awesome vrb0

The house was perfect for our needs . Very clean and in a very nice neighborhood!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Great Rental

Great Rental. Very good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim p.

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

Visit our son

It was a very nice place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

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

Peaceful vacation

We loved our stay here! We were looking for a quiet getaway during the last week of summer break, and this was the perfect spot. The house was conveniently located--we loved walking to the small beach just a few blocks away, and nearly everything else we wanted to do was within five-minute drive. The house itself was very pleasant, and our dogs enjoyed the spacious back yard. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

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

Comfortable house, nice location

My wife and I and some friends went on an overnight bike run. The house was very clean, nice location. We were able to get an Uber (Steve) to dinner and back and had a very nice time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennie Handrich ~ Handrich Properties

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Hi! We're Jennie and Josh, owners of Handrich Properties. We've been married for 22 years and have made our home here in Alpena. We love going on adventures with our 3 kids, like biking, camping, and travelling the US.

I (Jennie) owned my own custom cake business for 13 years, and love meeting new people! I now work at our awesome local gym, and love running . I'll be running my third marathon this summer.

Josh is a real estate agent and loves basketball and playing hobby board games. One of his current favorites is Terraforming Mars. He has a vast collection of games, and is always happy to loan them out if you're staying with us and looking for a new game to try.

Our properties have been beautifully renovated and are just minutes from the beach. You will have the entire home to yourself. We live very close by and are happy to help with anything you might need during your stay, providing we are not out of town at the time.

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