You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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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Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Composting
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 4,000 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Alpena, MI
What's nearby
River's Edge Golf Club - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
Thunder Bowl Lanes - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
Northern Lights Arena - 13 min drive - 15.3 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?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly located?
Situated in Alpena, this vacation home is within 9 mi (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 mi (15 km).
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Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly Reviews
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9.4
Exceptional
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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
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.
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.