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Dog Friendly|Fully Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Children's area
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Alpena, MI
  • Blair Street Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Alpena Civic Theater
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Alpena County Library
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Alpena

When you stay at this vacation home in Alpena, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Blair Street Park and Lee's Miniature Golf. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Thomson Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Huron.
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What's nearby

  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 3 min drive
  • Besser Museum - 5 min drive
  • Northern Lights Arena - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog Friendly|Fully Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit

Dog friendly and walkable to downtown and the lake!
-Fully fenced backyard
-Fire pit, picnic table, gas grill
-Kids play area with toys
-Fully stocked kitchen
-1.2 miles to beach and splash pad

KITCHEN
-Coffee bar: drip coffee pot, coffee, creamer, sugar, tea, cocoa
-Electric range
-Microwave
-Dishwasher
-Pots and pans, baking pans,storage containers
-Spices
-Window air conditioner (summer)

DINING
-Large table with 4 chairs and several folding chairs
-Outdoor picnic table

LIVING
-Large sectional sofa
-USB equipped table lamp
-55" Roku smart TV

MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM
-1 Queen bed
-Desk workspace with chair
-Roku smart TV
-Wardrobe with full length mirror
-USB equipped table lamps

BATHROOM
-Bathtub and shower
-Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
-Blow dryer
-Plenty of towels and wash cloths

UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS
*1 QUEEN*
-Roku smart TV
-USB equipped table lamps
-Closet with hangers and storage shelves

*1 QUEEN + 2 TWINS*
-Roku smart TV
-Window air conditioner (summer)
-USB equipped table lamps

HALL CLOSET
-Hangers
-Pack and Play with sheets
-Booster high chair seat
-Baby gate

KIDS CORNER
-Play table with building blocks
-Books and toys and games

OUTSIDE
-Entrance to back porch to let pups or children out into fenced yard
-Fire pit with seating
-Gas BBQ grill
-Picnic table
-Long driveway with room for 2-3 cars. Street parking available in spring/summer/fall
Guests must immediately alert host to any issues regarding maintenance, request for repair service, or otherwise. Host will not compensate or refund for any issues reported after check out. Guest must also allow host and/or repairman/technician access to the property to remedy the issue after host has been notified. If guest stays after issue is remedied or addressed, there will be no further remuneration or refund. If guest is unresponsive, host will assume issue is remedied, and there will be no further action required.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Jennie Handrich ~ Handrich Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2293 sq ft (213 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Dog Friendly|Fully Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved By All
We recently stayed here for a family get together and late Christmas. It quickly felt like home because of all of the touches. It is well-furnished and maintained. Lots of room to spread out and relax. The fenced in backyard was amazing for the dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cute, thoughtful accommodations
It’s definitely an old house but has been updated nicely. The house was clean and comfortable with thoughtful touches like extra toiletries, laundry soap, etc. We loved being able to bring our two chocolate labs along and the fenced yard made it really convenient. Our kids loved having their own rooms with TVs. One bathroom was a little challenging with a family of 4, but we made it work. It was certainly more comfortable and spacious for 3 nights than a hotel, and probably not much more expensive, either. The location is really convenient and close to everything in town. We will definitely stay here again when traveling to Alpena!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Alpena
We visited Alpena for work and, instead of staying in holtes, we stayed in this house. It was comfortable, well stocked, and clean. It worked out great for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home sweet home
Our family enjoyed our stay. My 8 yr old niece loved it and can’t wait to go back. We walked to the bay view park got coffee and snacks at Bigby coffee then explored the quaint city. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Only problem is extra warm September and unseasonably warm and humid. Two window units cooled it down but it took a couple hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place.
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful vacation
We loved our stay here! We were looking for a quiet getaway during the last week of summer break, and this was the perfect spot. The house was conveniently located--we loved walking to the small beach just a few blocks away, and nearly everything else we wanted to do was within five-minute drive. The house itself was very pleasant, and our dogs enjoyed the spacious back yard. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, our dog loved it too
The house was great inside. From the outside pulling up it doesn't look like anything special but it was very open and pretty inside. We stayed 3 nights. We were on a northern Michigan brewery tour and was able to go to 5 from there. I would recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental
Great Rental. Very good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chereese f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last Minute Business Booking
I travel to Alpena a few times a year for work. This time, all of the local hotels were booked!! I reached out to Jennie for a last minute, late check in. Her responses were timely & friendly! Check in was a breeze! Can't wait to use this location again, for family fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S., Southeast Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, tidy, and very well appointed!!
Communication with the property owner was fantastic! Jennie kept us well informed, and always answered my messages within minutes. The property was very tidy, and had everything you can think of. Large selection of kitchen cooking/eating utensils, lots of extra linens/towels, and so tastefully decorated; it felt like being at home! The upstairs ceiling is quite low (my 6'1" son's head touched the ceiling and all of us had to duck to go up or down the stairs), but the owner is up front about that in the listing, and even has reminder signs at the house. The house has two window air conditioning units; one in the kitchen on the main floor, and another in one of the upstairs bedrooms. The house also had box fans we used, as well as two ceiling fans on the main floor. My daughter was uncomfortable in the upstairs room without the air conditioner, so if you like it cold while you sleep, this may be an issue. Everyone else in our party was fine. I will say, this is one of the best rental properties I've ever stayed at. You don't get a better host than Jennie!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house, nice location
My wife and I and some friends went on an overnight bike run. The house was very clean, nice location. We were able to get an Uber (Steve) to dinner and back and had a very nice time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

J H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay in Alpena!
House is absolutely beautiful, well kept, in a great neighborhood, and perfectly located for exploring Alpena. Hosts are wonderful and truly think of every detail. Our family of 3, plus 2 dogs, loved staying here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Plainfield, iL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
This is an adorable cottage in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Excellent location, close to downtown and the beach. Perfect for us, with a fenced in yard for the fur baby. Nice amenities, including condiments, spices, coffee and tea provided in the renovated kitchen (loved the blue cabinets!). Our daughter lives in the area, so we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vrb0
The house was perfect for our needs . Very clean and in a very nice neighborhood!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter getaway
The property is well set up. They truly thought of everything! It was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home was very clean. It was very warm and inviting. The hosts were easy to get a hold of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the cleanliness, amenities, and close proximity to all the local parks amd beaches. We especially enjoyed all the little extras that the host provided. It really made us feel comfortable at their home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in Alpena
This house is a beautiful, comfortable place to stay, located in a quiet neighborhood just a short walk from the lake. We really loved staying here, and loved Alpena, and can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
It was very clean and inviting and we enjoyed our stay. Our Granddaughter enjoyed the little goodie basket! She is 2yrs old and had fun running around and climbing the stairs, we assisted her on the stairs. Safety 1st. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Super clean. Pictures were perfectly accurate. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Alpena
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth D., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
My husband, son, and I stayed here on the first stop of our family vacation before continuing to the Upper Peninsula. The house was as advertised and just what we needed. Great location- we were able to ride our bikes into downtown. Jennie (owner) was very communicative and helpful. Would definitely stay again if we come through Alpena area in the years ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit our son
It was a very nice place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful visit
Beautiful and very clean house and the owners were very nice to work with during our visit! Very nice neighborhood too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022