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Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alpena, MI
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Northern Lights Arena
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly

A large ranch home with space enough for large family gatherings. Renovations completed in 2023 with all new appliances, updated floor and wall covering and additional bedrooms. A complete kitchen upstairs and down. Bedrooms upstairs and down as well as TV room and game room with pool table and dart boards, downstairs. A large dining area attached to an open kitchen. Large living room with 85 inch TV streaming content. Downstairs also has attached screened in room with large cement patio facing the Thunderbay River. Ample yard for children and dogs to romp. Also there is a fenced in yard attached to the patio with screened in porch in case you would like a child or dog contained. Ample walking trails extend from the yard and continue to the state park 11/2 miles down the trail and thousands of acres of state land used for snowmobiles, walking and equestrians in the Mackinaw State Forest. A private getaway but just 1o minutes from a major grocery store and 15 minutes to beautiful, Lake Huron Beaches. Alpena is a quiet, pleasant, mid-size northern Michigan town. You get northern Michigan bliss without Traverse City crowds.

Property manager

Nancy Forbes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Fireworks
No unattended fires in the fire pit

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

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 attractions include Eagle Country Disc Golf Course and Lee's Miniature Golf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Riverside Skate Park or Northern Lights Arena.
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Alpena, MI

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bay Theater - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 22 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly located?

Situated in Alpena, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of River's Edge Golf Club, Beaver Lake and Eagle Country Disc Golf Course. Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary and Alpena Civic Theater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pat S.

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

Dont judge a drive by

Inside house really nice, modern new appliances and plenty of areas for people to have personal space. They are working on outdoor areas and landscaping but was still beautiful remote riverfront with abundant wildlife. Location close to local stores, restaurants wilderness, lakefronts, and great fishing only minutes away We would definitely rent this property again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

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

River house

The house was very clean, and had everything we needed including towels, bedding, and kitchen supplies. Our grandkids and dogs had a great time playing in the river and kayaking. The house is very roomy and we were all able to spread out and had plenty of room for sleeping. We loved the fire pit area, and playing pool and darts in the basement. The owners are very accommodating and even came to the house to fix the internet when it wasn’t working. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Family Bonding

We rented the house to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday. It was perfect. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms - so everyone was comfortable. We put my mom in the main bedroom, with the ensuite. She loved the walk in shower - with the bench! From the giant window, she was able to watch the kids take out the kayaks, playing with the dog and enjoy the beautiful property. The rest of the family was able to spread out over the remaining five bedrooms. Each bedroom was furnished with a queen bed and a dresser - making them easy to move into for the week we were there. We enjoyed cooking and eating together as a family. We spent a few evenings playing cards and watching movies on the HUGE TV. Kitchen was stocked so well - we loved having access to the shared spices. We forgot to bring oil to make popcorn on the stove - was nice not to have to run out, just grabbed it out of the pantry. There were lots of those types of "little things" that made the trip enjoyable. The house was equipped with everything you could need or want. Most importantly, the hosts were amazing and responsive. The issues we ran into were dealt with quickly. They're wonderful people. We had such a good time - hope to return again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Forbes

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What makes this property unique

This is our family home growing up. Just renovated inside and with the view of the river cleared our home is ready for others to enjoy. My family uses it as a quiet get away and for large family gatherings. With a fully finished basement complete with kitchen, two bedrooms a TV room and pool table with another TV there is plenty of space for family members to spread out. Outside there a a spacious yard with adjoining trails for hikes in the woods. Backyard has a fenced in area to keep children and dogs away from the river. The Thunderbay River is not particularly deep along our property line and has a sand and gravel bottom. It's very refreshing in the summer but if you prefer a beach then Lake Huron is a short 15 minute drive away in Alpena, MI. Alpena has much to offer with shops and restaurants, a large grocery store, golf, a marina, diving and sunken boat expeditions and museum.

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English
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