Lake front summer home- beautiful lake with shallow entry that’s great for kids!

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Entire home

Beautiful large windows and Lake Front Deck

Home is set back from the main road, at the end of a long circle asphalt drive.

Huge 100 feet of lakefront lawn with fire pit and dock

View from the deck in winter. Lake is completely frozen over.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11195 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lewiston, MI

West Twin Lake1 min walk
Garland5 min drive
Little Bear Lake15 min drive
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Lake House is a beautiful, clean, 2100 square foot home on the North Shore of West Twin Lake, an all-sports lake with clear water, sandy bottom, and a gradual entry from the shoreline that is not deeper than 3-4 feet for a significant distance. This is a lake perfect for younger swimmers and advanced tubers or water skiers, as well as a great spot to fish. Fish in the lake include walleye, pike, perch, bass, and sunfish. A private dock with tie-off anchors is provided for your jet skis or boat. A paddle boat, kayaks, and paddle boards are provided for all guests. Pontoon rentals are available from a nearby marina.
The North Shore provides the best views of every sunrise and sunset! West Twin Lake, at over 1300 acres, is the largest-and the best!-of the Twin Lakes in Lewiston.
Whether you enjoy your morning coffee on the lakefront deck and listen to the loons call, or make s’mores in the fire pit while stargazing, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful family vacation. This home boasts 100 feet of lakefront on a private 1.35 acre lot. The original cottage was built in 1945 with knotty pine ceilings and log walls, with a 1991 update and lakefront addition that includes a great room with cathedral ceilings, fireplace, and expansive floor to ceiling windows. The master bedroom suite also provides a gorgeous lakefront view, and has a private master bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. New furniture this year includes the great room sectional sleeper, a full sized sleeper sofa in the reading nook, king bed, dining table with bench, and a game table.
This home is equipped with everything a family will need to make memories on the lake! The spacious lawn is open for kids to play, or just to run right into the water!
Lewiston is minutes away with shopping and restaurants, and it is only a short drive to golf in nearby Gaylord or Garland Resort,
This home can be booked for weekends May-Father's Day and after Labor Day, with a week's stay required from mid-June until Labor Day. Please inquire if interested in booking just a long weekend starting with Labor Day through the winter and spring season.

Property manager

Sandra LaPerriere

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

This is the view of our beautiful property from the dock

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Dogs only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. May be subject to cancellation if unresponsive.

Rental Agreement must be signed and returned, along with copy of photo ID. Traveler must initiate cancellation if not rental agreement is not signed.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lewiston

Located in Lewiston, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Garland and Michaywe Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wild Frontier Fun Park and Gaylord Discovery Center. Otsego County Sportsplex and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lewiston, MI

What's nearby

West Twin Lake - 1 min walk
Garland - 5 min drive
Little Bear Lake - 15 min drive
Au Sable River - 42 min drive
Hartwick Pines State Park - 44 min drive

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Talley's Log Cabin Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Lewiston Lodge - ‬8 min drive
‪The Pour House - ‬5 min drive
‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
‪J&B Spot Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front summer home- beautiful lake with shallow entry that’s great for kids! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-out at Lake front summer home- beautiful lake with shallow entry that’s great for kids!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake front summer home- beautiful lake with shallow entry that’s great for kids! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from West Twin Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic and Garland. Little Bear Lake is 7.4 mi (12 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

29 June 2024

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

West Twin Lake cottage

Very spacious property, both inside and out. Pictures don’t do it justice in terms of size. Fully equipped kitchen. Lake is beautiful. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

2 Apr 2024

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

Home Away From Home!!

I’m embarrassed of my handwriting after reading all of those nice messages in the guest book so I’ll type mine lol… we were so impressed w the accommodations and how comfy and clean this home is. Definitely agree w everyone that this feels like a home away from home. We just bought property in Lewiston and wanted to stay for a long weekend and check out the area more, and very happy with our new “neighbors” Would love to experience this lake house in the summer! Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

31 Dec 2023

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

Very clean and everything we needed was available.

It was better than we expected. Everything we neeeded and more available.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

4 Nov 2023

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

Nice place for peace and quiet

Enjoy this wonderful spot on the lake and the tall trees

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

3 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful Fall location

Very nice place with everything you need for a nice stay on the lake. Firewood and some water toys included. The master bedroom is a wonderful location to wake up and enjoy the beautify view of the lake. Great beach for little ones because it is very shallow for a long distance out from shoreline (like a splash pool). Great communication from the owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

16 Oct 2023

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

Amazing

This is a beautiful house!! Clean, stocked with anything you may need or want, comfortable bed, amazing views, just simply amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

5 Oct 2023

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

Great lakefront home

Nice open floor plan for family. Beautiful lake, great for kayaking. Good location, not far from Hartwick Pines or Lake Huron

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breon W.

17 Sept 2023

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

A lakeside Treasure

We enjoyed the perfect up north getaway. The lake house was everything we'd hoped for and more. It was just as described had everything we would need from towels, linens, and space - the kitchen was stocked with all the essentials and everything was clean and organized. The location is near a local grocery store(less than 10minutes) so very easy to make a run if you need anything at all. We had a bonfire every night, admired the stars, the songs from the loons,made smores, and used the grill. My husband played a round of golf at garland and we took a day trip to ocquenoc falls the rest of the time we just relaxed at our perfect lake house and enjoyed the views. It was our first time in Lewiston and it is just what up north is all about WE LOVED IT.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

7 Sept 2023

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

Memories on West Twin Lake

Great time, wonderful memories. Can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

30 Aug 2023

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

Water toys galore!

The house offer the perfect lake experience. We have a 9 and 11 year old. They loved using the two paddle boards, lily pad and paddle boat. The adults did too! Very shallow lake. Great for kids and beginner water-skiers. Thank you for an enjoyable week away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

23 July 2023

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

WEST LAKE SUMMER FUN 2023

This VRBO was perfect for our family vacation. We had 6 children between the ages of 7 to 14 and they all had a blast. Lots of water toys for all of them. The Lake is very clean and does not get deep for a long way out. There is a sandy beach area where the kids can play. The cottage is set with a large front yard for outdoor games. The cottage has ample space so that 11 of us did not feel like we were running into each other. We used all of the beds including the couch pull outs. The kitchen is amply supplied with dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, silverware and a microwave. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend it. The owners are right next door should you need anything and very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice V.

19 July 2023

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

Great for families

Lovely property, well stocked, great for all ages.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

21 June 2023

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

Great cottage!

House is just like pictures. Very clean. Enjoyed fires at night, by the lake. Great fishing and plenty of room.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marzena S., Schiller Park

5 June 2023

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

Perfect get away

Very clean, well furnished house. Relaxing and quiet. Beautiful view of the lake. Me and my family had a nice long weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

16 Feb 2023

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

Family time

Had a wonderful time visiting family in northern Michigan. The cabin was perfect for our growing family, with plenty of room at the table to eat together and play games! The winter landscape was beautiful on the lake! Would love to see it in the summer too! Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DUSTIN J.

12 Dec 2022

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

Great Getaway!

Had a great weekend getaway! The house is fantastic! Fireplace was toasty on a cold autumn weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Rose R.

24 Oct 2022

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

Great Place

Beautiful place! Great fir family looking for great place on the water. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

20 Oct 2022

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

Great spot for a fall bird hunt

Great property to stay with two friends for a fall bird hunt!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

16 Oct 2022

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

Best stay ever!

We loved this home, the cleanliness, the location and the comfort of our stay. We felt at home immediately.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

27 Sept 2022

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

Love Lewiston

Everything was just as advertised within the home, and we loved the lake and the community too!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

25 Sept 2022

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

West Twin Lake - Lake House Paradise!

This vacation property was the best VRBO I have stayed at and I have stayed at many. The owners have a well equipped home with all the comforts of home plus a few toys i.e., kayaks, paddleboards and paddle boat. We only used the kayaks; however, if warmer we would have used them all. My wife and I look forward to returning ! Regards, Dave Krzywonos

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

5 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful cottage

The property beautiful and it was very peaceful. Very clean and well kept. Everyone had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

17 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

West Twin 2022

This is an awesome property. The yard is great, the lake lovely, the Lake House clean, well maintained, many great amenitities--dish washer, grill, washing machine--all top notch. Our only issues were the floor layout and the 3rd bedroom. The 3rd bedroom looks in the listing to have both a double bed and bunk--it does not. It is a bunk bed which the lower level is double. However, because of the room size this room comfortable sleeps 2 children. Also, the master bath is very nice but accessible only through the master bedroom. If your party is 6 guests or less, this is a FIVE star , A+ rental. With 6 or more the sleeping gets more complicated as the sofa beds are in common areas. Also, there are plenty of beach , kitchen and bathroom towels. The view of the lake is spectacular and I recommend you seriously consider renting this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kriss H.

4 July 2022

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

Great visit!

We had a wonderful time! My grandkids loved the lake and beach, and had our crew been older we would’ve played cornhole, in the very generous yard😊. The beds were comfy, and the kitchen was well equipped. We have reserved the same two weeks for next year.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

30 June 2022

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

Lakeside retreat

Our family enjoyed our time at the cabin. Enjoyed swimming in the lake, using the boats and campfires. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and pots and pans. Everything was clean. If you don’t want to run the heat at night, you might consider bringing a few extra blankets. Plenty of towels and beach towels available. Front yard was great for games and the children running around.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sandra LaPerriere

My husband and I grew up going to West Twin on family vacations. Our kids know and love Lewiston! We hope you will grow to love this "Hidden Gem" of a lake as well. West Twin is the Best Twin!

Why they chose this property

This home is unique in that it has the old knotty pine logs and cottage feel, with a modern great room and master suite. Guests truly will have the best of both worlds!