This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Huron and River's Edge Golf Club. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 21 min drive - 10.8 miles
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 21 min drive - 10.8 miles
Northern Lights Arena - 22 min drive - 10.7 miles
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
About this property
Entire place
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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated 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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
3 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Alpena, close to Thunder Bowl Lanes, Starlite Beach, and Lee's Miniature Golf. You'll also find Alpena Golf Club and River's Edge Golf Club nearby.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional), which is 2.9 mi away (5 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly?
Yes, every accommodation at Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly comes with a deck.
Newly renovated, large home, private, wooded area, beautiful river, pet friendly Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Thomas E., romulus usa
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Toms family vacation
Overall impression of this property, Freakin Awesome. The pictures and description of site are very accurate, but you have to see this one for yourself. The host was very accommodating, keeping me up to date on any changes and quick to respond to any questions i had. Caught a few nice smallmouth bass out back in the river. The Alpena area is a nice place to visit, plenty of things to do and see, some very good dining choices as well, Starlite beach and splashpad were great. All within a very short drive. Thank you for a great experience. Will definitely keep you in mind for future stay.
Thomas E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joanne D.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
The house and property are beautiful. Anything you could think of was easily accessible. Town is a short drive away. We all loved the many amenities. The only drawback was that some bedrooms did not have a/c..but no one said anything intil the last day. We had a play day in the river along the property. What a blast that was. The best part was playing with my children and spouses, 5 grand children and a great grandbaby. This was the first time we were all able to be together in over a year!
Joanne D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue M.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A great family vacation starts with a most awesome place to stay
It had everything. Plenty of bedrooms, kayaks, canoe, fire pit by the river, a river, proximity to town, plenty of birds and nature for my photographer cousin and a nicely renovated upstairs and downstairs. The downstairs also has a full kitchen, complete with a dishwasher. A living area complete with a pool table and a TV room. There's 2 bedrooms down, one bedroom has 2 queen beds, with a bed in the TV area. Four bedrooms up with a master king bed and ensuite bathroom. 3.5 bathrooms. All bedrooms are very nicely sized. Oh...and a sunroom. It was the perfect place for us and all our family. We all had a most awesome time. Oh...and there's AC. Their home felt like home and made our vacation outstanding.
Sue M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colleen C.
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Colleen C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheri P.
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Sheri P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Pat S.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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