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Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills!

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
View from property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Krakow Township, MI
  • Fletcher-Gilchrist Park
    6 min walk
  • Thompson's Harbor State Park
    2 min drive
  • Allen Island
    3 min drive
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    40 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills!

Discover the magic of ‘Pure Michigan’ from the comfort of this Presque Isle escape! This 6-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental has been masterfully updated with all the modern indoor and outdoor amenities your crew needs, without compromising any of its authentic lake house charm. Spend the day swimming on the sandy side of Grand Lake, strolling the shores of Lake Huron, or visiting the iconic Presque Isle Lighthouses before grabbing a nightcap at Woody’s Grand Lake with your favorite travel companions!


Recently Renovated | Direct Lake Access | 3,000 Sq Ft
This peaceful lakefront home offers families and friends all the conveniences needed to make the most of their next getaway!
Primary Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 4 Twin Beds | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Lakehouse decor, natural light, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, Smart TV, stereo system, dining room, incredible lake views
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ dining/living areas, charcoal and gas grills with outdoor speakers, private yard w/ pergola, fire pit, horseshoes, dock & boat slip
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ blender, drip & Keurig coffee makers, Crock-Pot, dishware/flatware, hot water pot, ice maker, microwave, spices, large island w/barstool seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi (Spectrum, reliable), air conditioning, beach towels/chairs, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, iron/board, keyless entry, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, washer/dryer
PARKING: Driveway (7 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available
-- THE LOCATION --
OPT OUTSIDE: Grand Lake (on-site), Thompson's Harbor State Park (4.0 miles), Presque Isle State Harbor (4.2 miles), Long Lake Park (13.7 miles), Rockport State Recreation Area (16.1 miles), Hoeft State Park (19.8 miles), Sunken Lake Park (20.6 miles), Island Park (22.3 miles), Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary (22.9 miles), Bay View Park (24.0 miles), Mich-e-ke-wis Park (25.1 miles)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Sand Bay Co. and Woody's Grand Lake (0.3 miles), Old Presque Isle Lighthouse (4.4 miles), New Presque Isle Lighthouse (5.4 miles), Arzo Sports & Fun Park (18.2 miles), Dinosaur Gardens (34.9 miles), Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm(17.9 miles), Up North 23 Restaurant and Lounge on Lake Huron(16.8 miles)
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Fletcher-Gilchrist Park. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • 6 minutes by foot from Fletcher-Gilchrist Park and a 2-minute drive from Thompson's Harbor State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mitch Mertz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site

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: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
Third year renting this property and just as pleasant as the first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy venue
Nice pleasant chill place on the lake. Very nice view.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherry l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
I was looking for a VRBO that could hold 14 of us, 10 adults, 4 toddlers and an infant. This house was perfect. Clean, roomy, the kitchen had everything you could imagine you might need. The rooms were spacious, we never felt like we were on top of one another. The host was very courteous and great to communicate with. Easy to find, beautiful location, very nice lake front property. Would love to stay during the summer and take advantage of the great outdoor space the property owners have set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem on Grand Lake
Every time we book this property, we have a blast! The transaction is always seamless. The property is very organized and pretty much has everything that you need for the perfect getaway. We will continue to frequent this location; We highly recommend this place for creating memories on the lake by the fire and in the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Craig H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Booking flaw
Canceled our stay because recent review no ac upstairs , no screens on windows and recent renter found it dirty. Had to forfeit our deposit. Not happy about that
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terri W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
False Information on rooms & Electrical Issues
Our week was 6/8-6/22/24. I am listing items wrong - Listing states 3 full & 3 half bathrooms. Nope - only 3 full. If incorrect on listing could have made us aware in email. Siding missing on entire back of home, garage full of junk, garage door off track, dead bugs, broken fridge, dirty sheets, broken handle on main door to garage, ripped shade in bathroom, dirty dishes, mold covered picnic table, moldy chair cushions on patio, no screens for fresh air, broken handles on 90% of windows so couldn't open anyway, smoke alarms with no batteries & hanging by wires. Owners response - New cleaning person, part for fridge on the way so heres a back up but not in the kitchen, power washed table, a couple new smoke alarms. One we had to take back apart as it kept going off that night again making us concerned about a larger electrical issue. No AC upstairs. Can't open a window in any room as handles are broken off and no screens. Have to leave ceiling fan on, which causes light in EVERY room to flicker on and off periodically while sleeping. I was told via Owner that we are "trying w obvious intent to misrepresent his place. We are being so exaggerated.." Folks - this electrical issue is a safety hazard. If fire (if alarms would work) you better be ready to smash a window to get out. We discussed leaving, but hard to do when you have family that has traveled from out of state. 90 yr old Mom out $6,000! Do not be fooled by the pictures and description. We were.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just our annual ice fishing trip
Great access of the lake, we did not bting up machines. Walked about a mile out. Fishing was good. Great place to stay for a getaway. We really had a good time up there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Third year renting this home for an annual fishing trip. Works out great for our group. Very Satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Change of scenery
We work remote and wanted a change of scenery. Mitch confirmed 3 people could work with no issues and he was correct. Even though we worked during the day we had a blast after work. The frozen lake was beautiful, the house is great. Have no complaints. Thank you so much Mitch!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kira M.

Winter Family Get Away
This was my family's second year renting this property. It is a lovely lake side home. There are a few things that were damaged prior to our arrival due to previous guests. I think a note making future guest aware of these things would help. I was worried that we would be charged for others actions. I did express my concerns with the property owner, he was very accommodating and understanding. He express that he was aware of the issues and was in the process of getting everything fixed. Overall I would definitely stay at this property again, and hope to make it annual trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Friendly Getaway
This house truly embraces everything that is “up north”. Our extended family enjoyed a long weekend together and we can’t say enough great things. It is the perfect place for all ages and such a great space for multiple families to share.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay; one of the best!
I have been coming to Grand Lake for over 60 years. I have probably stayed in 30 or so different cottages over the years This was one of the best, and perfect for the large family group I had for this trip. Mitch, the owner, is very responsive to whatever your need might be. The cottage is very well equipped, both inside and out. Everyone in my group had a wonderful time, and we were lucky with the weather, as it only rained one day during our stay. I would highly recommend this home to anyone with a large group! I hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand week on Grand Lake
Communication with Mitch was very timely from the moment we found his home and had a few questions before reserving last year-the week of our arrival. The view-awesome. We knew there was a lot of lake frontage but it didn’t sink in until our arrival. We all took one last view before heading home as we didn’t want to forget what we enjoyed for 7 days. The home is very spacious we had 10 adults and one child and it never felt crowded. The sectional in the living room allowed all of us to be together in the evening. The kitchen and eating area offer views of the lake as well. There’s plenty of dishes and cookware too. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boat. Love that the water is shallow and sandy by the house. We all were able to float on our floats while catching some sun. The home also had corn hole and other games to use during our stay. We also enjoyed the outdoor speakers. We rented the pontoon one day which gave us an opportunity to explore Grand Lake. The home is well supplied cleaning items, toilet paper, paper towel, dish liquid and even laundry soap. Our whole group would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
July stay
Overall, was very good. Couple of suggestions for improvement include adding a load of gravel to the long driveway to eliminate the potholes; get new outdoor furniture cushions with covers and ask the renters to cover them each night to keep the cushions dry and mildew free. Few strong positives include nice sandy swimming, fire pit area, well equipped kitchen, nice seating area in kitchen and dining, nice docking capabilities for pontoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house!
Hockey coaches and their spouses remted this beautiful home the weekend of a hockey tournament. The house is huge and has the best supplied kitchen I have ever seen. We had 13 adults in our group and there were plenty of beds amd room available in the kitchen and living room. Because of snow, we didn't spend time outside, but it was a beautiful setting with a gorgeous view of the lake. We would definitely rent again if we have another tournament in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Hideaway
Our stay here was fantastic. Traveling with a group of 7 can be stressful but the house had plenty of room for all of us to spread out and have our own space. The kitchen was gorgeous and roomy and had everything you could need. Beautiful view of the snow and lake. It was a wonderful home away from home and we can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Family Thanksgiving
The Property is beautiful inside and out. We had a very special Thanksgiving holiday. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could ever need. This is our second stay, and we will definitely stay again. The property is absolutely a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting trip
Stayed in the fall for hunting so we didn’t use the outside, but it looked nice. The house is as described and very nice. Will hopefully stay again next hunting season.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect Getaway
Beautiful home along with beautiful property. The main living space was perfect with the wood burning stove and amazingly comfortable furniture. The kitchen is a cooks dream with open space into the dining area. We loved the sound system. The deck was big enough for our large group to enjoy together.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor day family group trip
My parents, siblings and their families rented the property over Labor day weekend. The property worked out perfectly for our group of 12 plus one baby.. We were lucky enough to have some nice days mixed in with some cooler so we were able to take advantage of the beautiful water on those days. The shallow, sandy bottom water was great for the kids to play in with no worries. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need and the bathrooms had plenty of towels! Mitch was a great host by showing us how to work a few things upon arrival. Overall the property was great and we will definitely revisit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Presque Isle Property
Beautiful home, so well stocked to cook, grill, and have fun out in the water! The home is in a great location in Presque Isle - near the lighthouses and Woody’s - and with a pontoon available to rent. Mitch was incredibly responsive and the entire family had fun at his beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

T S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fourth of July
Beautiful location House is super clean Mitch was very helpful and answered every question quickly. Would definitely recommend! We really enjoyed our stay😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Presque Isle
This house was a great find! The host was easy and quick to communicate with us. The house was spacious, clean, and very well appointed. The lake was perfect for 4 young children: shallow, warm, with a sandy bottom. We would absolutely book this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Ossineke, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and Cozy Fall Retreat
Our office team holds an annual fall retreat and strategic planning day. We always look for a place that is within an hour's drive of our Alpena office, with lots of space, enough bedrooms and bathrooms for those who want to spend the night and clean, comfortable, beautiful gathering space with good internet. This place checked all the boxes and then some. It was so lovely, relaxed and peaceful with tons of space to spread out as well as large gathering areas in living room and dining/kitchen area. Wonderful renovated kitchen with new appliances and very well stocked with nice dishes, pots and pans, knives, pantry items. We rent lots of vacation places and this one is the most thoughtfully equipped of any we have stayed. The host really thought of everything. Mitch was very accommodating and quick in responding to communication. We definitely want to come back. This is a gorgeous spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenni W., Livonia, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home
From the communication with the owner to the end of our stay, it was Perfect! Beautiful home right on the water. The cleanest rental home I've stayed in. The extras were unexpected and just added to our stay. Speaker system on IPad for inside and outside, fire wood for both fireplaces and fire pit, every kitchen tool and appliance needed and then some. We did not have to go out and buy anything. The beds and bedding are extremely comfortable. I highly recommend this home and will be using it again. Thank you for letting us use your home! Jen & Scott and crew.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021