Grand Lake Cottage- A Peaceful Fall Escape to Alpena's Shores

Grand Lake Cottage
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
DOG-FRIENDLY
WATERFRONT ON GRAND LAKE-ALL SPORT
SWIMMING ON PROPERTY

Grand Lake Cottage is a charming, family-friendly waterfront getaway on beautiful Grand Lake, perfect for swimming, kayaking, and lakeside relaxation. With space to sleep 8 across a main home and two cozy mini cottages, this dog-friendly retreat features a 30-foot dock, two kayaks, a gas fireplace, and a fire pit for evening s'mores. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the bay and explore nearby Alpena or Mackinaw City, all while staying connected with Starlink internet. It's the perfect mix of comfort, nature, and Up North adventure.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Mini-split system in main home (provides efficient A/C but is not central air); mini cottages have ceiling fans—one also has a window unit.

ATV's: Not allowed on property

Bathrooms: Bathroom #1- tub, toilet, sink

Bathroom #2- Shower, toilet, tub

Outdoor shower with hot and cold water!

Beach/Swimming: Shallow Bay swimming

Bedroom Configurations: Primary- Queen

Secondary- Queen

Mini Cottage #1- Queen

Mini Cottage #2- Queen


Boats: 2 single person kayaks are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Boat Launch: Grand Lake Marina Sales- 8 min (4.4 miles)

Cable: No cable, but TV has streaming.

Cell Phone Service: Works well, but can be a bit spotty, use wi-fi calling.

Coffee Maker: Keurig single or pot coffee and K-cups are provided.

Distances: Alpena- 33 min (26 miles)

Cheboygan- 1 hour and 2 min (59 miles)

Gaylord- 1 hour and 29 min (88 miles)

Mackinaw City- 1 hour and 21 min (74 miles)

Dock: There is a 45ft dock and the water is 3ft deep at the end of it. From Memorial Day - Labor Day

Drinking Water: There is drinkable well water and a brita filter in the fridge.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: There is a gas fireplace

Fire-pit: Yes. Wood is not provided-please bring your own.

Fishing: Bluegill, bullhead Catfish, Northern Pike, Rock bass, etc.

Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.

Golf: Rogers City Country Club- 16 min (13 miles)

Grill: Electric

Grocery Store: Birch Hill Grocery- 11 min (6.2 miles)

Erwin Styma Potatoes- 17 min (14 miles)

Heat: Mini-split

Hunting: Not on the property.

Internet/WIFI: Starlink 100 mbps

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: 4 cars

Pets: 1 Dog allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: There are cottages next door.

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Space: A two-level home with 2 mini cottages.

Seniors: They are welcome!

Televisions: 55" smart Tv

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes

Wood: Not provided. Please bring your own.