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The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to The Life Aquatic, a lakefront retreat in Alpena, Michigan. Enjoy kayaking on Lake Huron with the use of 2 kayaks and the boathouse right on the property. Explore downtown Alpena's historic area with shops and restaurants just a short drive away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102672 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,672 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

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About the area

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. Visit our Alpena travel guide
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Alpena, MI

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bowl Lanes
    7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park
    7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Starlite Beach
    7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lee's Miniature Golf
    8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Subway
    10 min drive
  • Culver's
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    5 min drive
  • Neiman's Family Market
    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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

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

Patricia R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at the beautiful home this past weekend! We were able to get on the lake, do some hiking, some fishing, and had a few bonfires complete with s'mores! The beds and linens were very comfortable and the grounds were very conducive for our family and our dog. We loved all the different areas to spend time together for meals, and games. We look forward to spending time at your home next year. The hosts were very helpful and always available when we had questions. They were very helpful in keeping this home in tip top condition!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

Kecia H.

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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
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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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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.
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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

Brent J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice views from most rooms in the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Everything was just like it was explained. Beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a family vacation. We were very happy with the house. It had everything we needed. It was very spacious and comfortable We brought my elderly mother and it was very easy for her to get around. Nice having a main floor bedroom and full bath. We loved sitting outside. Beautiful view and very peaceful. It was close to town and conveniently located to everything we wanted to do. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

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

Nature Lovers Getaway

Beautiful property, communication was excellent. Viewed awesome lightening show from inside the house and eagles , bunnies & turtles…..nature abounds…would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

stacy b.

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

Workers in Alpena

My workers enjoyed the property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Kristina O.

Liked: Check-in, location
We enjoyed our stay at this property, but there were several concerns future guests should be aware of. One of the chairs was already cracked and broke and still set around the fire pit during our stay (which eventually cracked more and we got charged for it), and the advertised charcoal grill was not functional — requiring us to purchase our own for 100. The kitchen windows were noticeably dirty on arrival, with the garbage cans already full (we had 3-4 days before we could take the cans out to the curb)The greater disappointment, however, was in the handling of the security deposit. While we accepted responsibility for the items we did damage, additional charges were applied for pre-existing issues and normal wear. In hindsight, I wish I had taken photos at check-in, but I had assumed these matters would have been properly documented prior to our arrival. I would strongly recommend that future guests carefully note and photograph any issues upon arrival to avoid being unfairly charged.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025