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Dog Friendly|Fully Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit

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Fully stocked kitchen perfect for gathering with family and friends
Living room with plenty of comfy seating and 55" roku tv
Dining room with large table and extras chairs available
Children's play area
New Fire pit and seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8213 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Alpena, MI
  • Thunder Bowl Lanes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Northern Lights Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Jennie Handrich ~ Handrich Properties
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Alpena

Located in Alpena, this holiday home is near the beach. Thunder Bay River Lighthouse and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Lee's Miniature Golf, or check out an event or a game at Riverside Skate Park.
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Alpena, MI

What's nearby

  • Lee's Miniature Golf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 6 min drive - 4.0 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly|Fully Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly|Fully Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly|Fully Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly|Fully Fenced|Full Kitchen|Firepit located?

This family-friendly Alpena holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Blair Street Park and Lake Huron. Lee's Miniature Golf and Laser Team Challenge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Terry P.

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

Jessica H.

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

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place.
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

J H.

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

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental
Great Rental. Very good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Lydia N.

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

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in Alpena
This house is a beautiful, comfortable place to stay, located in a quiet neighborhood just a short walk from the lake. We really loved staying here, and loved Alpena, and can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vrb0
The house was perfect for our needs . Very clean and in a very nice neighborhood!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

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

Cindy L., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Super clean. Pictures were perfectly accurate. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Alpena
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit our son
It was a very nice place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Scott P.

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

chereese f.

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

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
The property is well set up. They truly thought of everything! It was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This home was very clean. It was very warm and inviting. The hosts were easy to get a hold of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the cleanliness, amenities, and close proximity to all the local parks amd beaches. We especially enjoyed all the little extras that the host provided. It really made us feel comfortable at their home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home
It was very clean and inviting and we enjoyed our stay. Our Granddaughter enjoyed the little goodie basket! She is 2yrs old and had fun running around and climbing the stairs, we assisted her on the stairs. Safety 1st. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth D., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
My husband, son, and I stayed here on the first stop of our family vacation before continuing to the Upper Peninsula. The house was as advertised and just what we needed. Great location- we were able to ride our bikes into downtown. Jennie (owner) was very communicative and helpful. Would definitely stay again if we come through Alpena area in the years ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennie Handrich ~ Handrich Properties

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Hi! We're Jennie and Josh, owners of Handrich Properties. We've been married for 22 years and have made our home here in Alpena. We love going on adventures with our 3 kids, like biking, camping, and travelling the US.

I (Jennie) owned my own custom cake business for 13 years, and love meeting new people! I now work at our awesome local gym, and love running . I'll be running my third marathon this summer.

Josh is a real estate agent and loves basketball and playing hobby board games. One of his current favorites is Terraforming Mars. He has a vast collection of games, and is always happy to loan them out if you're staying with us and looking for a new game to try.

Our properties have been beautifully renovated and are just minutes from the beach. You will have the entire home to yourself. We live very close by and are happy to help with anything you might need during your stay, providing we are not out of town at the time.

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