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Spacious 4-bedrooms lake front retreat in delightful Alpena area.

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A covered patio with string lights, a table, and chairs, overlooking a lake.
A lakeside view with a covered porch, grassy area, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake.
A waterfront property with a two-story house, a red shed, and a dock extending into the water.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, wooden paneling, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Alpena, MI
  • Place, Alpena Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Country Disc Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Lights Arena
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 - main floor

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

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Alpena

Located in Alpena, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary and Julius C. and Marie Moran Peter Memorial Nature Sanctuary, while Besser Museum and Alpena Civic Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Northern Lights Arena or Riverside Skate Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Map
Alpena, MI

What's nearby

  • Alpena Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Eagle Country Disc Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • APlex Tennis Center - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 13 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 4-bedrooms lake front retreat in delightful Alpena area. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious 4-bedrooms lake front retreat in delightful Alpena area.?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious 4-bedrooms lake front retreat in delightful Alpena area. on 21 Nov 2026 start from NZ$1,339, 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 4-bedrooms lake front retreat in delightful Alpena area.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 4-bedrooms lake front retreat in delightful Alpena area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 4-bedrooms lake front retreat in delightful Alpena area.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 4-bedrooms lake front retreat in delightful Alpena area. located?

Situated in Alpena, this golf holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Alpena Golf Club, Eagle Country Disc Golf Course and Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Besser Museum and Northern Lights Arena are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was in a great location right on the water! The whole place could have used a good deep clean and outside power wash. Otherwise, it was a great location and we enjoyed amazing views on the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay near Alpena, we were in town for a fishing tournament, 2 trucks and boats fit just fine. The overhang was great to back one boat under and plug in. Four separate rooms and beds. Plenty of space, nice big kitchen! The F-16’s flying over from Alpena airport were awesome! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2026
Jason, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We would love to host you again! Glad to hear you had a great time at the lake house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home to spend a vacation. The views were beautiful! The hosts were fantastic. Very quick to respond to any questions. I would absolutely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Stephen, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so glad your time spent at our Lakefront was enjoyable and relaxing! We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My whole family loved it. Everyone spent the whole weekend fishing. We stayed on Grand lake over the 4th of July it was horrible fishing. Everyone was catching fish here. House was comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Martha, Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed some fishing time at the lake house. We hope to host you again in the near future. Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful. Beds were the best we’ve had for n a very long time. Grandchildren were unable to swim due to the lake being really weedy(but not the host fault).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you Patrice for your review and feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great. A beautiful lake surrounded by nature. Quiet and peaceful. It’s a short drive into town with lots of restaurants and shopping. The hosts were very responsive and checked in on us. I definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you so much Jennifer for your wonderful review! We appreciate you choosing our property and loved that you had a wonderful time with your family!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Downstairs bathroom was very small
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Hello Diane, we apologize for the size of the downstairs bathroom. We have tried to expand in the past however, were unable to do so due to the layout of the house. Thank you for your stay and your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for small group!! Comfy beds and close to town!! Relaxing place to sit and enjoy the lake view and to listen to the loons!! Highly recommend and will definitely come back if we head back to Alpena area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Thank you so much Dana! We are so glad you’ve enjoyed the beautiful lake with your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This house has amazing views! It was perfect for our girls weekend! The host was very kind and always got back to me very quickly. I would recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Thank you so much Jen for your wonderful review! We are so glad you’ve enjoyed your time by the lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 11 days at the cottage while visiting our hometown for our wedding. The location was perfect and the cottage had plenty of space to entertain any guests that visited. Our favorite part was the sunrises and sunsets as you get a truly exceptional experience of both at this location. The hosts made us feel right at home and were always immediately available for any questions we had. We will definitely stay here again as well as recommend this place to our friends and family that reside there.
Sunset on Lake Winyah
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your review and the beautiful sunset/sunrise picture! We are so glad and happy you had a wonderful time with family for your wedding! We hope to be your host again the near future!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Septic tank needed to be pumped out and needed a second pumping shortly after. Dust was prevalent in all rooms. No instructions for TV operation. Pocket door in up stairs bathroom was stuck open. Up stairs shower has extremely low water pressure. No place to have an outdoor fire. No beach on prem. Rickety dock. The entire place was a disappointment at best. I have stayed at many VRBO properties. None were as bad as this.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Hi Gil, we are sorry for your experience. We always aim for our guest satisfaction. Thanks for your feedback as we try to improve and make every stay as enjoyable as possible. Thanks again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was nice and comfortable. The upstairs layout was a bit strange. You walk up stairs and you are in the loft area that has a bed and two sofas. There is no privacy for this bed as you have to walk through to get to the bathroom and the other bedroom. Both of the upstairs beds have large windows with no curtains or blinds. This was nice for appreciating the view, not so good for sleeping late. There were loud banging and clunking sounds whenever you turned on the water or flushed the toilet, and at times there was no water when you turned on the faucet for a few minutes. Kitchen was spacious and decently stocked, could have used a few more bowls for serving and storage. There was an outdoor sitting area but we did not use this much because there were too many spiders and mosquitoes. The lake was very weedy and there was too much algae to swim near the dock. The dock had several damaged boards and was not very safe to walk on. Hosts were quick to respond and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thank you Elizabeth, we appreciate your review. We always aim for customer satisfaction and your review will help us enhance our guest experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FAMILY BONDING

The property is very close to the town of Alpena... A very neat town of about 9000 people.. many things to do in and around town... The property has a large front lawn area with a fire pit... Plenty of room where we tossed Frisbee, and did some other things... The back patio area is great for lounging around and enjoying food and drinks and views of the lake... The family enjoyed the use of the kayaks... there was always a bald eagle or two flying around... And the beautiful sound of loons calling to each other... The house was well equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you so much Gary and Family! We are delighted that you have cherished your stay and quality family bonding time! We look forward to the privilege of hosting you again in the near future. Tim an Dao
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We traveled with four adults and four kids. There were excellent sleeping options and comfortable beds for all. The kitchen was well appointed and had everything we could possibly need. There was a big yard (street side) with a fire pit, basketball hoop, and plenty of space for the kids and dogs to run and play throughout the day. The back yard (lake side) was our favorite place to spend our time with incredible lake views. The kids had so much fun swimming and kayaking and we were able to watch them while also enjoying the bald eagle, loons, blue heron, and gorgeous sunset. We are so happy with our stay, the host paid attention to so many small details that weren't even on the listing such as extra bag chairs in the garage and a stack of beach towels in the laundry room. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad you’ve had some quality time and enjoyed your stay with your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family wedding in Alpena. We traveled from Arizona and stayed for five days at this lakefront property.The house has been carefully prepared for a seamless rental experience. Everything was clean. It was conveniently located between town and the wedding venue in the countryside.Kitchen is well equipped, washer and dryer were essential.We did not use the kayaks or other water toys that were offered but they were available.A shout out to our host. In the drama of the wedding weekend, I left several items and valuables behind in the night stand. The owner worked with me to allow access to the house the day after we checked out so I could collect my things. So appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Thank you so much Sue for your wonderful review! We are so glad you’ve enjoyed your stay in Alpena! We hope to have the pleasure to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Excellent fishing! Two air conditioners upstairs helped us stay cool all trip when it was pushing 90 outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Logan! We are glad you have a great time at our Lakefront! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for our annual family getaway. The house was very nice, very clean and very well stocked with plenty of dishes, pots and pans, silverware and utensils, even a well stocked spice cupboard. Our son and son-in- law enjoyed the use of the kayaks. The bedrooms were nice and had comfortable beds. One thing to keep in mind, is that the air conditioning consists of window units in each of the bedrooms. The main part of the house was fairly comfortable from the cooler nights we had prior to the heat wave that came in the day before we left. The host was extremely responsive to any messages that we left. Overall, a very good time was had by all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2026
Hi Rhonda, thank you so much for your awesome review! We are glad you and your family had a great annual trip at our lake house! Hope to host you again soon in the future! Much appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great waterfront home for a bigger group or family! Our family of 9 (6 adults, 3 kids) has an annual fish camp vacay in Alpena & this house had plenty of space for everyone to be inside and/or outside at the same time without feeling crowded. The kitchen is stocked with everything to cook, including plenty of spices! The house has a dock & the boat launch isnt far up the road- makes it handy if you bring your own boat like we did. Even better yet, its pet friendly so we were able to bring our dogs with us! We had a lot of fun catching fish, kayaking (host provided), grandsons loved the basketball hoop in the drive, enjoyed fresh fish dinners and of course, going to Scoops downtown Alpena for ice cream. Did I mention the amazing sunset views? A lot of bald eagles in the area too, cool to see! Our hosts were awesome too- very communicative, responded quickly & made sure we were comfortable the entire stay. We plan on coming back for fish camp next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2026
Dear Susie, thank you so much for your awesome review! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed our lake house! Beautiful pictures! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the view and the peace and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2026
Hi Tom! Thank you for your awesome rating and beautiful picture! It is our pleasure to host you and your family! We are glad you had a wonderful time at our lake house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you Kayla for your wonderful five star rating. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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