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Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan

Holiday home in Oscoda with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Dining
Property grounds
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan

Holiday home in Oscoda with kitchen and patio
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a dining area, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Oscoda, MI

What's nearby

  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Harrisville State Park - 22 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 33 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilltop Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Featuring Rob's BBQ & RDSJ Catering - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chee Peng of Oscoda - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan located?

Situated in Oscoda, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Huron and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

harry c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and very responsive. We enjoyed our week-long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alissa M.

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

Peaceful and comforting

Felt the care of the owners. Perfect spot for our family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby M.

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

Splendid Stay!

Property is clean, well equipped, grounds are meticulous including a host that cleans up the duck poop several times a day! I can’t recommend this place enough and Joy was a j-o-y!!! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Oscoda

The location was perfect Plenty of amenities in the kitchen and enjoyed the kayaks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Excellent stay . Beautiful site. Accommodations were great!

Beautiful home. So many of your needs were already established in the house like furniture, utensils towels anything you might need. The host was on site but gave you your freedom and space to enjoy your time which was greatly appreciated. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

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

Amazing

We could not be happier about our stay. EVERYTHING was gorgeous! Im already thinking of booking for the next available weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie S.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Joy is an excellent host and made us feel very welcome and comfortable with the little extras, showing us around and being available should we need anything. Living room has a view of the lake with great places to sit outside to enjoy the lake and sunshine. Although we did not use them, nice kayaks are available and would be a fun way to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Great property, great hosts

Really enjoyed the stay and Jim and Joy are great hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage with an amazing view. Bring your fishing rods. We caught some fish on Lake Van Etten. We swam in the water which was nice. There are stairs to get in and out of the water and when you go out towards the middle of lake the bottom is sand. Bring a roku stick as cable is provided. Washer and Dryer. Large kitchen. Plenty of pillows, sheets, blankets, towels etc. The hosts are wonderful! P.S. the train comes 2x at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Very welcoming!

Cozy house, well appointed, convenient location. Great hosts that made us feel right at home. We would have stayed longer if they’d had availability!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne V.

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

Nice place and would love to stay there again

We had a great time, the kids loved fishing. Jim and Joy are great hosts and made us some yummy cupcakes. Place is very clean and in a good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This lovely 2 bedroom retreat has everything you could want for a getaway, and more. Quiet setting, yet a lot to do in the area. Perfect blend. The host is very pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Amazing as always!

It was our 5th stay at Socrates Place and it is always amazing. Jim and Joy truly have something special and the fact that they share it with others is incredibly special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Family Vacation

We had a lovely stay at Socrates Place. The property was very clean, well stocked, and comfortable. Our hosts were attentive and very gracious. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our time in Oscoda. Hoping to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Long Weekend in Michigan

We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and cooking meals on the grill. Kitchen was well stocked with a good variety of cookware and kitchen tools. Nice views of the lake and we enjoyed sitting by the firepit too! Really convenient to the National Forest for some hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Days at the lake

As always, it was an amazing getaway. It was our third time at this property and we are already looking forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Oscoda

Terrific location, very clean, great amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen E.

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

Girls trip

Beautiful location. Owners were very helpful. The home was very close to railroad tracks, and trains ran twice during the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara N., Michigan

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

Great family vacation

We were so happy with our stay here. The hosts are wonderful, they go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied with everything. We spent most days out and about but came back to a wonderfully comfortable place at the end of the day. We enjoyed fishing off the dock almost every evening. Thank you Jim and Joy for a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Wonderful home away from home

Jim and Joy are amazing hosts. The home was absolutely clean, comfortable and had everything you needed and stuff you didn’t realize you needed. Very enjoyable sitting outside and enjoying the views. The sunsets are AMAZING. I will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Family Trip

We had a nice stay. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Nice areas to sit outside and the dock worked good for our boat. My boys enjoyed fishing off the dock. Too many weeds for them to swim near the dock, so we made a few trips to the beach in Oscoda. Owners are very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Cozy getaway

We loved meeting Jim and Joy, they were very nice and sweet to our boys. We had a great time on our weekend trip. The washer and dryer came in handy with two little ones! The kitchen was stocked with any need we could of had and was super clean! We will Come back for a nice quiet trip without the boys!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caralynn R.

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

Wonderful vacation at Socrates Place Resort!

The hosts, Jim and Joy, went above and beyond to make our stay perfect! The rental is situated with a lovely private deck/lake view. We also enjoyed the dock privileges for our boat and the fire pit with comfy chairs--amazing sunsets. The house was super clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Also, it was so nice to have central air--our week was a hot one! Highly recommend Socrates Place for a nice, relaxing getaway. We hope to visit there again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Socrates Place Review

The property was in an excellent place on Lake VanEtten. The owners were very kind and responded to all questions promptly. We relaxed, read books, completed jigsaw puzzles. It was too windy to go out on the pontoon boat, but we enjoyed all the little towns around Oscoda. We would rent Socrates Place again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick l., frankenmuth,mich usa

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

Ducks were entertaining

Everything was awesome, a perfect place. They take good care of you.The owners even came over and wipe outside tables and chairs off after a rain.It is a beautiful little cabin. Neighbor even took pontoon out and gave us a ride around the lake. Had a great time. Rick and Joyce
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023