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The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!

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OVERALL: A good overview of the back of the house, which faces Lake Huron. As shown, there is a nice fire ring and also outdoor dining furniture in the backyard.
OVERALL: Looking out at Lake Huron from the outdoor dining area
OVERALL: Tubing in Lake Huron in front of the house
OVERALL: The lovely dining room that features a great view of Lake Huron while dining
OVERALL: The modern and fully-furnished kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10248.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alpena, MI
  • Thunder Bowl Lanes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Northern Lights Arena
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Alpena

Located in Alpena, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Thunder Bay Theater and Alpena Civic Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Thunder Bowl Lanes and Lee's Miniature Golf. Laser Team Challenge and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Alpena, MI

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lee's Miniature Golf - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Huron and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Thunder Bowl Lanes. Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and Starlite Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the lake
Wonderful spot on the lake, great house - will stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Really enjoyed our stay.. view were gorgeous 💕
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Awesome property. Loved the fenced in yard and lake views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life Aquatic
Great property for a family trip with large yard and great view of Lake Huron.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Excellent time
We had an awesome stay at The Life Aquatic. We enjoyed the kayaks, lawn games, and fire pit. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kecia H., Mount Pleasant, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sunrises
Great location, well stocked home. Sunrises and wildlife were spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Carley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alpena23
Excellent location
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
We loved watching the wide variety of birds on the bay. Sunrises and sunsets were gorgeous! Cottage is large, clean, and nicely decorated. Property manager and owner were friendly and easy to communicate with. Loved our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Life Aquatic September 2024
After a rather stressful week before, we had a wonderful relaxing getaway time at Life Aquatic. The view is awesome and the house was exactly what we wanted. Watched the resident egret, 2 pair of trumpet swans and their constant duck companions. The water is perfect for kayaking and paddle boards. Almost no waves. The house is maintained and clean. It's very pet friendly. Our dogs loved the fenced in yard. We highly recommend this place in the Alpena Michigan area.

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Lawrence T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Corey V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2022 vacation with family and friends
House was fantastic. Views of Lake Huron were beautiful. Perfect little get away for my family (2 adults and 3 kids. 7yr, 5yr, 3mos) and our friend's family (2 adults and 2 kids, 2yr, 4mos). The beach and splash pad at the park 5 minutes up the road were a big hit for the kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Norm D.

Life Aquatic in October
This is the 2nd time we've stayed at Life Aquatic and everything was great once again. As pet owners we like that the yard is completely fenced with a gate at the end of the driveway. We did get to see some beautiful fall colors until the rain came. We may be back again for another vacation in the Alpena area.
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8/10 Good

PaulM

August of 2024
Your home had nice accommodations, comfortable beds, and a very quiet/peaceful stay. The CO2 sensor went bad during the stay and had to have the batteries removed (replacement batteries did not work as the device was at end of life). The main floor toilet had an internal seal that was in need of replacement and had to be manually reset on occasion as it would not stop running. This really should be repaired prior to the next rental. Other than these two issues, it was a very nice home with sufficient support material to it quite enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
We rented this home as our family is scattered around Michigan and decided to meet up here after Christmas. I thought the house was actually much nicer than the photos (not that the photos were bad!). Ample room for everyone to hang out together or spread out if desired. Heating worked very well throughout the home, upper level got SUPER hot but we shut the vents and cracked a window and were fine. The first night the thermostat must have been programmed to cut to 62 at night because we woke up freezing but we fixed that once we realized. That was the only quirky thing, I thought it was well supplied with plenty of cooking items, towels, etc. Hard to find a place you can bring a dog to as well, so that was also super nice. Close to Meijer if needing to run out for anything too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Sharon G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs maintenance
Beautiful view of bay with great fenced-in yard for pets. Plenty of parking. Condition of house was not acceptable. Kitchen well-stocked but needs thorough cleaning. Spiders were inside and outside, and we had to constantly use pest spray. Upstairs bathtub and floor baseboards were full of mold and stains. Downstairs carpet needed thorough cleaning. Family room ceiling stains appear to be from leak in upstairs bathroom.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular waterfront getaway!
Wow, what a find! Our families had a wonderful week at Life Aquatic! The home is beautiful, very well laid out for a kids zone while we adults enjoyed the open kitchen which was very well equipped for our group. Wonderful outdoor areas, water access and we loved the kayaks! Thunder Bay directly in front of the home was an absolutely perfect, calm and extremely large area for paddle boards and the kayaks. It’s like they thought of everything here, even lawn games, inflatables, extra fishing gear. Not only comfortable by day, but great sleeping accommodations, bedding and towels. Location! Location too! Alpena was lovely. We found a beautiful, long strolling beach just minutes from the door on Beebe Rd. While we like to chef it up (and found all the kitchen gadgets to do so) we also enjoyed a few of the local restaurants which did not disappoint. Thank you Life Aquatic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

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Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals

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We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties throughout all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!

We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.

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