Family & Dog Friendly Home near Beaches and Shops
House in Alpena
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Northern Michigan Living at its Best!
Escape to this quiet retreat in Alpena, MI, and immerse yourself in the Pure Michigan spirit. Our home is located in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood just a few blocks from Lake Huron's sandy shores and a short walk to downtown Alpena's shopping and restaurants.
This bright and airy home is newly renovated, featuring a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen. On the main level, you'll find a bathroom and a bedroom with a queen bed and desk space. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms: one with a full-sized bed and the other with a queen bed and two twins. There's also a fun kids' nook with books and board games.
Please note that the ceiling at the top of the stairs and throughout the upstairs area can be low and at different angles—reminder signs are posted.
During the summer months, the home provides cooling with small window units in the upstairs queen+twins bedroom and the kitchen. The backyard is fully fenced, perfect for children to play, and smoking is not allowed on the premises. Linens and towels are provided for your convenience.
Guests can enjoy amenities such as free high-speed internet with Wi-Fi, four Roku smart TVs, and USB-equipped table lamps in all bedrooms and the living room. The Roku smart TVs have streaming apps for your personal accounts; cable service is not included.
For security, the home features a keypad lock for self-check-in. Guests receive a code prior to arrival, which is regularly changed. You'll have access to the entire home, including front and back decks, driveway, and the backyard with a large picnic table—make yourself at home!
We live nearby and are readily available to assist during your stay. Our quick response to messages ensures a wonderful experience, as noted by recent guests: "The communication is top-notch—it was a wonderful stay!"
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, our home offers proximity to the Alpena mapped Bi-Path, perfect for biking, running, and walking along the river. Nearby parks with playgrounds and sandy beaches (1 mile away) with seasonal restroom and shower facilities, plus a new summer splash pad, provide outdoor enjoyment.
Bring your bikes to explore the area easily. The downtown area with its great restaurants and shopping is also just a short walk or bike ride away.
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.
Escape to this quiet retreat in Alpena, MI, and immerse yourself in the Pure Michigan spirit. Our home is located in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood just a few blocks from Lake Huron's sandy shores and a short walk to downtown Alpena's shopping and restaurants.
This bright and airy home is newly renovated, featuring a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen. On the main level, you'll find a bathroom and a bedroom with a queen bed and desk space. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms: one with a full-sized bed and the other with a queen bed and two twins. There's also a fun kids' nook with books and board games.
Please note that the ceiling at the top of the stairs and throughout the upstairs area can be low and at different angles—reminder signs are posted.
During the summer months, the home provides cooling with small window units in the upstairs queen+twins bedroom and the kitchen. The backyard is fully fenced, perfect for children to play, and smoking is not allowed on the premises. Linens and towels are provided for your convenience.
Guests can enjoy amenities such as free high-speed internet with Wi-Fi, four Roku smart TVs, and USB-equipped table lamps in all bedrooms and the living room. The Roku smart TVs have streaming apps for your personal accounts; cable service is not included.
For security, the home features a keypad lock for self-check-in. Guests receive a code prior to arrival, which is regularly changed. You'll have access to the entire home, including front and back decks, driveway, and the backyard with a large picnic table—make yourself at home!
We live nearby and are readily available to assist during your stay. Our quick response to messages ensures a wonderful experience, as noted by recent guests: "The communication is top-notch—it was a wonderful stay!"
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, our home offers proximity to the Alpena mapped Bi-Path, perfect for biking, running, and walking along the river. Nearby parks with playgrounds and sandy beaches (1 mile away) with seasonal restroom and shower facilities, plus a new summer splash pad, provide outdoor enjoyment.
Bring your bikes to explore the area easily. The downtown area with its great restaurants and shopping is also just a short walk or bike ride away.
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.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Alpena
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Nice
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
Great Rental. Very good communication
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
Communication with the property owner was fantastic! Jennie kept us well informed, and always answered my messages within minutes. The property was very tidy, and had everything you can think of. Large selection of kitchen cooking/eating utensils, lots of extra linens/towels, and so tastefully decorated; it felt like being at home! The upstairs ceiling is quite low (my 6'1" son's head touched the ceiling and all of us had to duck to go up or down the stairs), but the owner is up front about that in the listing, and even has reminder signs at the house. The house has two window air conditioning units; one in the kitchen on the main floor, and another in one of the upstairs bedrooms. The house also had box fans we used, as well as two ceiling fans on the main floor. My daughter was uncomfortable in the upstairs room without the air conditioner, so if you like it cold while you sleep, this may be an issue. Everyone else in our party was fine. I will say, this is one of the best rental properties I've ever stayed at. You don't get a better host than Jennie!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for our needs . Very clean and in a very nice neighborhood!!!
10.0 / 10.0
The property is well set up. They truly thought of everything! It was comfortable and clean.
10.0 / 10.0
This home was very clean. It was very warm and inviting. The hosts were easy to get a hold of.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Super clean. Pictures were perfectly accurate.
We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Alpena
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a very nice place to stay. We will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and very clean house and the owners were very nice to work with during our visit! Very nice neighborhood too!
10.0 / 10.0
The host was very communicative, sharing local info and places we might want to visit based on what we told her about our trip. The house was well stocked with kitchen items, towels, etc. It was a very comfortable stay and close to everything in town. Definitely recommend the place and the hosts!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay so much! The house was so nice and located in a wonderful neighborhood. We had everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
There was plenty of space for our family of 5, lots of creature comforts but so clean and very nicely decorated. We were sad to leave and will be back again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Alpena?
The average price for a rental in Alpena is $190 per night. This rental is $217 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family & Dog Friendly Home near Beaches and Shops. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Family & Dog Friendly Home near Beaches and Shops pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Family & Dog Friendly Home near Beaches and Shops?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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