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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alpena, MI
  • Lee's Miniature Golf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Northern Lights Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Charming 1-bedroom apartment in downtown Alpena

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (4)
The price is AU$310
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in downtown Alpena

About the area

Alpena

With a stay at this vacation home in Alpena, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Huron and Thomson Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Blair Street Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bay View Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lee's Miniature Golf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

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

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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
  • Near the marina

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,293 square feet

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpena is a quiet, welcoming town, and this home is in a safe, friendly neighborhood that is great for walking with the dog. It’s about a 10-minute walk to Thomson Park Beach on Lake Huron, which has dog-friendly areas. Starlite Beach is a little farther away and was busier during our visit, but it offers a splash park and public bathrooms.Rockport State Recreation Area is a 20–30 minute drive north and has Devonian-era fossils you can collect, while Negwegon State Park is about 30 minutes south with a beautiful, undeveloped shoreline that’s perfect for hiking and beachcombing. Both parks are dog-friendly.The house is updated, exceptionally clean, and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful extras that made our stay more enjoyable. The fully fenced backyard works well for dogs of all sizes. The host was quick to respond to any questions.Guests should know that the upstairs has low ceilings and firm beds, so taller guests may prefer the downstairs bedroom. The house does not have central air conditioning, and the window units can be noisy, but in early August we found nights cool and breezy.We enjoyed dinner at Mango’s, the free NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary museum, and a glass-bottom boat tour on Thunder Bay. There are both Aldi and Meijer nearby for easy grocery shopping. If we visit Alpena again, we would gladly stay here a second time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful! The house was perfect for my family. It was very clean and well stocked, including many extra touches. The location was ideal - only 3-5 minute drive from downtown Alpena’s attractions and 3 minutes from the beach. The host was responsive and wonderful to work with. The check in and out process was seamless. We would definitely stay again if we come back to Alpena!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly met our needs!

Our party of 8 adults and teens had plenty of room to sleep, lounge, eat, and play in this rental. The kitchen is well appointed and everything was sparkling clean! Parking is a breeze and the neighboorhood is quiet and walking distance to lots of Alpena fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, clean place! Lots of room and was conveniently located!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne D., Byron Center, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

This home is nicely decorated, clean, and conveniently located in town. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need and owners went far above with the extra touches. A lot of thought went into making sure renters have a super experience. We didn't have children with us, but kids could be entertained in the house even on a rainy day. Our dog enjoyed the fenced yard while we relaxed by the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alpena getaway

We had a nice time, enjoyed cooking out and campfire.very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit to Rocksport Alpena.

The house was clean, modern and well furnished. It could easily accommodate 6 people. We chose it because we brought along our 10-month old puppy and the fenced in yard made that easy. Everything was conveniently close. We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, clean, great value!

Excellent property! Very clean, comfortable and dog friendly. Love being able to stay here with my pups and will do it again. Very quiet area and nice neighbors that shoveled the sidewalk and driveway after a big snowstorm. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

We needed a pet friendly place where we would feel comfortable leaving our furbaby for a short amount of time throughout the day. This place was perfect with its fenced in yard! This was great for all of us and very clean! Will very much use in the future when we come back to visit family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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