Family friendly, Spacious and walkable to downtown restaurants and shops! -Fire pit, outdoor dining table, gas grill -Office/play room -Fully stocked kitchen -2 living rooms
KITCHEN – Coffee bar: drip coffee pot, coffee, creamer, sugar, tea, cocoa – Electric range – Microwave – Dishwasher – Pots, pans, baking pans, and storage containers – Spices – Portable air conditioner (summer only)
DINING – Large table with 4 chairs and bench – Outdoor dining set
LIVING ROOM 1 – 1 sofa – Electric fireplace
LIVING ROOM 2 – 2 sofas – Smart TV – Keyboard
MAIN LEVEL BATHROOM – Claw foot bathtub and shower – Blow dryer – Plenty of towels and washcloths
LAUNDRY – Washer and dryer in main level bathroom – Laundry soap provided
UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS
Queen Bedroom – Closet with hangers – Window A/C unit (summer only) – Electric fireplace – Ceiling fan – USB-equipped table lamps
Queen + Twin Bunk Beds Bedroom – Smart TV – Ceiling fan – Window A/C unit (summer only) – Pack and Play available – USB-equipped table lamps
Twin Daybed Bedroom – Ceiling fan – Hanging rack with hangers
UPSTAIRS BATHROOM – Soaking bathtub and separate shower stall – Shampoo and conditioner provided – Blow dryer – Plenty of towels and washcloths
UPSTAIRS OFFICE – Large table for games or work – Toys and games
OUTSIDE – Fire pit with seating – Gas BBQ grill – Dining table – Long driveway with parking for 2–3 cars
ACCESSING THE HOME – Secure keypad lock for easy self check-in – Door code sent the morning of arrival – Full access to home, driveway, and backyard
CEILING HEIGHTS – Ceilings near stairs are low and angled; watch your head
A/C – Window A/C units in upstairs queen, queen + twin bunk bedrooms, and kitchen (summer only) – Ceiling fan in dining room
WIFI – Free high-speed Wi-Fi – Smart TVs available for streaming with your own accounts (no cable TV)
We live nearby and are happy to assist if needed. Recent guests call the home “cozy, welcoming, and close to everything” — a perfect 10/10!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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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
About the area
Alpena
Alpena is home to this holiday home. Alpena Civic Theater and Thunder Bay Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Thunder Bay River Lighthouse and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. Travelling with kids? Consider Laser Team Challenge, or check out an event or a game at Riverside Skate Park.
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Thunder Bay Theater - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Northern Lights Arena - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Culver's - 3 min drive
Austin Brothers Beer Co. - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
The Old Polish Corner - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious|Full Kitchen|Firepit|Office pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious|Full Kitchen|Firepit|Office?
As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious|Full Kitchen|Firepit|Office on 25 June 2026 start from NZ$479, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spacious|Full Kitchen|Firepit|Office?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious|Full Kitchen|Firepit|Office?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious|Full Kitchen|Firepit|Office?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious|Full Kitchen|Firepit|Office located?
This family-friendly Alpena holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alpena Civic Theater and Lake Huron. Laser Team Challenge and Lee's Miniature Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely home! Communication with propery manager was excellent. Very clean, comfortable bed, very well stocked and several extra touches. Highly recommend.
We loved the house, hosts, and area! Our stay was comfortable and relaxing thanks to how well appointed the house was. The road noise was a bit much at times but we all slept well.
Property was a perfect location for our annual visit to the area. This was actually our second time in this house and we appreciate the cleanliness and amenities. Everything we may have needed was available in the kitchen and bathrooms and the check in/check out process was seamless.
We were in Alpena to visit our daughter and grandchildren. They live about half a mile away. We were amazed at all the condiments, utensils, and supplies in the house. The Wi-Fi worked great - I worked all week from the house. We come up to visit (usually) at least a couple times per year and are looking forward to staying here again.
Loved walking to the downtown area and driving to nearby towns, beaches, lighthouses.
Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms
Bedrooms a bit stuffy in spite of AC; windows couldn’t be opened
(Be careful of the sloped ceilings if you’re tall)
Lovely backyard with outdoor sitting and eating areas.
Owner very responsive
Beautifully cared for property! Very homey and comfortable, stocked with everything we needed and then some. 3 adults and there was more than enough room for us all to have our own space and relax. Thank you!
Home was clean, comfortable and conveniently located to Alpena amenities. An easy walk to restaurants. Being situated relatively close to downtown we were concerned with the possibility of noise disrupting our sleep but it turned out to be a non-factor. Neighbors were cordial and respectful. A very enjoyable stay.
We had a great time at this lovely home. It has so much space and different rooms to sit in and enjoy. They provided much more than we would have expected a place to provide: baking supplies, bathroom products, along with regular items you would expect. It is easy to find and in a great location close to food and places to explore. Responses to my communications were pretty much immediate. We hope to book time there again soon.
Thanks to Jennie for making us so comfortable. We very much appreciated the toys and games for the kids and the spacious dining room and kitchen. The big, well-furnished backyard is great for evening soirees. The only drawbacks for us were concerns about slipping in the shower or the tub. Plastic mats with suction cups would solve the issue. Our tall folks bumped their heads on the ceiling over the steps, bedrooms and bathrooms, but I doubt that those angles could be lit differently to make them more obvious. Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay.
My friends from college rented the house together and we had a wonderful time! We were all very impressed with the adorably decorated house and how fully stock it was. The owners truly thought of everything from having extra tupperware, plenty of spices, and a book of recommendations in the area. The house was a great set up for playing games, grilling out, and enough space to everyone to have their alone time when needed. It was a great distance to downtown and we walked to Downtown Scoops on multiple occasions :) I would absolutely recommend this property again!
Jennifer N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jennie Handrich ~ Handrich Properties
Hi! We're Jennie and Josh, owners of Handrich Properties. We've been married for 20 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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