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Private lakefront home with 1,200 feet of sandy beach. A year-round retreat.

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A house with a stone foundation, a stone chimney, and a view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.
A dining area with a large wooden table, six chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Cedar River, MI
  • Place, Island Resort & Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Ludington Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stephenson

Located in Stephenson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Linden Gallery, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and J.W. Wells State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Cedar River, MI

What's nearby

  • Island Resort & Casino - 31 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Chip-in Casino - 31 min drive - 50.2 km
  • DeYoung Family Zoo - 35 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Ludington Park - 35 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 36 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Halfway Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casperson's Cottage On The Rocks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private lakefront home with 1,200 feet of sandy beach. A year-round retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private lakefront home with 1,200 feet of sandy beach. A year-round retreat.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private lakefront home with 1,200 feet of sandy beach. A year-round retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private lakefront home with 1,200 feet of sandy beach. A year-round retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private lakefront home with 1,200 feet of sandy beach. A year-round retreat. located?

This family-friendly Stephenson holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 12 mi (20 km) of J.W. Wells State Park and O. B. Fuller Park. DeYoung Family Zoo and Bowl-A-Rama are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised, spaces were clean and well put together. Kitchen is very well stocked and perfect for entertaining. The outdoor fireplace was a fantastic fit for all 8 in our group. Sunrises over the lake were unbelievable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed, beautiful kitchen and plenty of room. Thank you..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a lovely home on the lake. We spent Sat-Sat with ages 11month-67y. Everyone had space, something to do and enough room to relax. The place was so clean, well stocked, and the owners are absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, home and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It Was Very Clean, Easy Check In Procedure And Awesome Location!! And Helen Was Very Helpfull!!We will Be Back Lord Willing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

Perfect get away to reconnect with extended family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
We’re so glad to hear that! It means a lot to know the space helped bring your family together. Thank you for staying with us - we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature and accomadation fit the bill. Kayak, paddleboarded. floated relaxed reconnected

Met expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at Slice of Heaven

We had a great stay at the Slice of Heaven in Cedar River. Thank you Helen for sharing your beautiful home. The Burns Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Charles, I enjoyed hosting you and your family. Thank you for your kind review! You are certainly welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This was the best ! Your beautiful home had more than everything to enjoy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The great getaway

The stay was fantastic and the location is even better than the pictures show. The host is so wonderful by answering any questions we had in a timely manner and even took the kids tadpoles catching. This house is a house we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great stay and that the location exceeded your expectations. It was a joy having your family, and we loved getting to share a little tadpole adventure with the kids! We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home on the Bay!

We had a great time! The view was beautiful and the home was too. The water was perfect for the kids. Helen was great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Patti, thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review of my home. You were a wonderful guest. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

This house was perfect for our go, sit, stay vacation! Helen was super communicative and easy to get a hold of for any questions or needs. Our week was nothing short of perfection!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted that our home was the perfect spot for your relaxing vacation. We're thrilled that your week was nothing short of perfection and hope to welcome you back to our little slice of heaven soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect space to relax. The property is amazing. We spent so much time at the beach, enjoying the yard, playing games, and walking the driveway. We're already planning our next stay. The host is wonderful. She's incredibly responsive and was so kind. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beach, yard games, and even the driveway walks - love that. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and I’m so glad the space helped you relax and unwind. Can’t wait to welcome you back for your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private, Peaceful, & Spacious Lakefront Getaway

Overall, this was a very nice place. It was clean, spacious, and well stocked. The driveway is long and set back from the highway, so you don't even hear the highway traffic at all. The only downfall was the weather, which host had no control over! We would love to come back again in summer so we can enjoy the beach & bonfires.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted that you enjoyed the peace, space, and cleanliness of our lakefront getaway. It's great to hear that the location provided the quiet retreat you were looking for. We're sorry the weather didn't cooperate this time, but we'd be thrilled to welcome you back in the summer for some beach fun and cozy bonfires. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice house on secluded property.

House was clean and lake view was beautiful! Ample kitchen utensils, spices and etc to cook and bake as needed. Indoor and outdoor games, kayaking and fire pit were excellent to enjoy family time. Owner had property was great to deal with and responded promptly. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Michael thank you for taking the time to leave a review - you and your family are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We met from several locations for an extended family trip. The house was GREAT! Fully supplied with everything we needed and then some. Great location with a fantastic private beach. Yard was awesome for family games and gathering and the porch overlooking the water was my favorite way to start every day with a sunrise over the lake. Easy communication with the owners when needed. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear your family had such a great time and that the home, yard, and beach all came together to make your vacation special. Starting the day with sunrise views over the lake sounds like perfection - it’s one of our favorite parts too! We really appreciated hosting your group and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great large family gathering space

This house is large and very well appointed. Everything we might need was available to us. We enjoyed the yard games, kayaks, fireplace, and ping pong table. We had plenty of space inside for 12 people. The breathtaking lake was visible from so many parts of the house. We enjoyed day trips to Escanaba and Painted Rocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad that your family had a great time and that the house provided everything you needed for a comfortable stay. It’s fantastic to hear that you made the most of the yard games, kayaks, and other amenities. The lake views are definitely a highlight, and we're happy you enjoyed them along with your trips to Escanaba and Painted Rocks. We hope to welcome you all back for another memorable gathering in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lk Michigan UP

We really enjoyed our stay. The house and property were better than the pictures. The beach and water is mostly sand with rock and no issues with swimming. Lots of wildlife. Would recommend. Property owner addressed issued quickly and availBle as needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thank you for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that the house and property exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the sandy beach and clear waters. It's great that the wildlife added to your experience, and we appreciate your recommendation. We're glad our property owner was able to assist you promptly. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay on Lake Michigan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, beautiful views, kitchen perfect for cooking for a large group. The only negative I found was the beach appeared to be a mix of sand and clay (or over saturated sand) in some spots, but once you got out into the water the sand was great. There had also been a lot of rain around the time of our visit that could have also played a part. The little kids did not seem to mind either way. Family had a great and relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for the lovely review! I’m so glad your family had a relaxing stay and that the kitchen worked well for your group (it’s one of my favorite parts of the home too). And you’re right the beach can feel a bit softer in spots after heavy rain, but I’m glad the little ones still had fun splashing around! We’d love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious home for a large family getaway

Beautiful and spacious home stocked with everything you could possibly need with lots of room for everyone. Our family of 12 - 2 grandparents, 4 adult children and spouses, and grandchildren all had our own space. So many nice features inside the house - plus the property is very private with your own beach on Lake Michigan. Our host Helen was great - super easy check-in and checkout. Can't say enough good things about the property. Book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2024
Appreciate your kind words, Suzanne - please visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

rural area

our week was chilly, only part of 2 days above 70, did not get to enjoy lake as much as we thought, due to being at the end of a month and the size of the family, wifi was not sufficient for us,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Timothy, so very sorry about the weather but of course something I have No control over. I hope you got to enjoy some of the beauty of the great North. As far as WIFI, we are still in a rural area that does not have cable/internet yet. I am sorry that it inconvenienced you in anyway. Thank you for visiting us Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Lake Front Retreat

This home is perfect! From the well appointed kitchen, to comfortable beds, the outdoor fire place and amazing view. Our family had a wonderful time reconnecting and relaxing before the back to school crazy started. We planned on cooking and this kitchen made it so easy and fun, I loved the stove! The kayaks in the garage were great, though there was only one paddle we could locate, it wasn't an issue. The garage was impeccably clean too! We bbq'd and sat outside at night to enjoy the stars and the Milky Way, something we don't see often at home with the light pollution. There were several "bug reduction units" outside to help with mosquitos (an inevitable visitor when you're outside) and our sensitive skin family members appreciated that. We would stay again and highly recommend Helen's property to anyone looking for a get away with all the comforts and MORE of home. THANK YOU!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2024
Thank you for the review, Kristin! You’re welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal vacation home for larger families. House was very clean, spacious, and right on the lake. Kitchen was great and had everything needed for meal preparation and feeding a large family. Host was very friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. This house has everything for a home away from home while on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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