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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10248 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alpena, MI
  • Lee's Miniature Golf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Northern Lights Arena
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Alpena

On lake.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Huron and 3 miles (5 km) of Thunder Bowl Lanes. Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and Starlite Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Starlite Beach - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lee's Miniature Golf - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Old Polish Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 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.

The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!

This is a gorgeous lakefront vacation rental home that is right on Lake Huron in Alpena, Michigan! It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and sleeps 10. It has a large and gated yard for kids and dogs to play! The rental of the house also includes the use of 2 kayaks and the use of the boathouse on the property, so you can walk out the front door and immediately be in your boat and on the lake! Please note that a liability waiver must be signed before using the boathouse and/or the kayaks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,672 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia R.

We had a great time staying at the beautiful home this past weekend! We were able to get on the lake, do some hiking, some fishing, and had a few bonfires complete with s'mores! The beds and linens were very comfortable and the grounds were very conducive for our family and our dog. We loved all the different areas to spend time together for meals, and games. We look forward to spending time at your home next year. The hosts were very helpful and always available when we had questions. They were very helpful in keeping this home in tip top condition!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristina O.

We enjoyed our stay at this property, but there were several concerns future guests should be aware of. One of the chairs was already cracked and broke and still set around the fire pit during our stay (which eventually cracked more and we got charged for it), and the advertised charcoal grill was not functional — requiring us to purchase our own for 100. The kitchen windows were noticeably dirty on arrival, with the garbage cans already full (we had 3-4 days before we could take the cans out to the curb)The greater disappointment, however, was in the handling of the security deposit. While we accepted responsibility for the items we did damage, additional charges were applied for pre-existing issues and normal wear. In hindsight, I wish I had taken photos at check-in, but I had assumed these matters would have been properly documented prior to our arrival. I would strongly recommend that future guests carefully note and photograph any issues upon arrival to avoid being unfairly charged.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice views from most rooms in the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! Everything was just like it was explained. Beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

stacy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Workers in Alpena

My workers enjoyed the property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature Lovers Getaway

Beautiful property, communication was excellent. Viewed awesome lightening show from inside the house and eagles , bunnies & turtles…..nature abounds…would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Really enjoyed our stay.. view were gorgeous 💕
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

Awesome property. Loved the fenced in yard and lake views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot on the lake

Wonderful spot on the lake, great house - will stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Life Aquatic

Great property for a family trip with large yard and great view of Lake Huron.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steaks on the Fire

We had a fantastic memorial weekend. It was everything that we thought it would be planned on being frequent flyers. Would love to share pictures!!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carley F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home

love staying here. several rooms with several beds. overall the place was pretty clean but there were a few pillows that had marks on them and had dog hairs. other than that, i’d recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Beautiful location, country setting yet close to town. House was very clean. Property Manager was very nice and quickly responded. Perfect house for our family to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Stay

Ok place to stay. We didn't get a chance to spend much time in the area and just slept at the house a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kecia H., Mount Pleasant, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Sunrises

Great location, well stocked home. Sunrises and wildlife were spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Property with the fenced in yard was exactly what we wanted. Had a great vacation with our two dogs roaming and playing in the yard and swimming in the lake. Home was very well-kept and more spacious than I expected. Property manager was wonderful to deal with. Overall experience was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay

We had a lovely week. The house offered plenty of room for our party of 8, though we spent most of our time outside enjoying the kayaks, games, and sunrises. We enjoyed visiting the town of Alpena as well as Mackinac Island, lighthouses and the state parks for hikes and dark night adventures - BUG SPRAY for outdoor activities is a necessity!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alpena23

Excellent location
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent. Would stay here again.

Property manager Kathy gave us a tour and pointed out the amenities of the property. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed. My only wish would be a check-in time earlier than 4:00 pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelse V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing Rental!

This property is absolutely beautiful. The inside of the house is very cute and beautiful. The property owner was nice enough to let me hold a small wedding in the backyard which turned out beautiful. There was great communication throughout the process when I had questions come up. During our stay we had an issue finding the circuit breaker and received a prompt call back from the property management after we called for help. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Great property.

My family and our pups rent for vacations 2-3 times a year for the last 15 years. This home was perfect for our family vacation. It was perfectly equipped! A/C was outstanding. The best yard of any property we rented for outdoor games, the pups to run free, and campfires. The view was great and close to things we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Norm D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice home with scenic location on Lake Huron (Squaw Bay)

The home is very nice with great views overlooking Squaw Bay. I would have given a rating of 5 but the ability to use the lake directly from the property needs improvement. A small Jon boat, a flat bottom canoe, or updated kayaks are needed for renters to get onto the lake. I attempted to rent a pontoon boat from Dodge Marine but they would not put one onto Lake Huron (even though Squaw Bay is quite shallow). Once the owners have a decent watercraft included with the rental this place will be a 5. The fenced yard is very pet friendly which was a nice plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ready to Book for Next Year

We absolutely loved this place! The description was accurate and the location is lovely. Being right on the water was so relaxing and we were pleasantly surprised to find that a ramp made easy access from the backyard to the water for kayaking and swimming. Our little ones were able to play near the dock where there was some sandy area. Beyond that, it was a bit mucky, but the water is clear. We brought our own kayaks and paddleboards and this location is perfect. You can go a long way in water that is no deeper than 5 ', and there's not a tremendous current. We saw almost no boaters the whole week and had a lot of privacy. The house is well equipped. We had all the cooking gear we needed and it was better quality than a lot of vacation homes we've rented. The beds are comfy, nice linens, and the house has a good amount of space to spread out in. We will definitely be booking for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience but check the online listing

Loved the house and the property is perfect. Loved our week. Listing included kayaks, which had holes; bikes that have not been ridden in years and were unusable, and the boathouse can only be used by a shallow boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lake house

All around great property and we really enjoyed our time there.. Great for kids and dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022