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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 82292 sq ft
Popular amenities
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Alpena, MI
- Place, Starlite Beach15 min walk
- Place, Alpena Civic Theater16 min walk
- Place, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary3 min drive
- Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Dog Friendly|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, pans, baking pans, and storage containers
– Spices
– Window air conditioner (summer only)
DINING
– Large table with 8 chairs
– Outdoor picnic table
LIVING
– Large sectional sofa
– USB-equipped table lamp
– 55" Roku smart TV
MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM
– Queen bed
– Desk workspace with chair
– Roku smart TV
– Wardrobe with full-length mirror
– USB-equipped table lamps
BATHROOM
– Bathtub and shower
– Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
– Blow dryer
– Plenty of towels and washcloths
UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS
Queen Bedroom
– Roku smart TV
– USB-equipped table lamps
– Closet with hangers and storage shelves
– Window air conditioner (summer only)
Queen + 2 Twins Bedroom
– Roku smart TV
– Window air conditioner (summer only)
– 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, toys, and games
OUTSIDE
– Entrance to back porch opens to fenced yard for pups or kids
– Fire pit with seating
– Gas BBQ grill
– Picnic table
– Long driveway with room for 2–3 cars; seasonal street parking available
Pet Fee Policy
Reservations that include a dog are subject to an additional pet fee. This fee may be collected at checkout or added to the reservation after booking.
-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, pans, baking pans, and storage containers
– Spices
– Window air conditioner (summer only)
DINING
– Large table with 8 chairs
– Outdoor picnic table
LIVING
– Large sectional sofa
– USB-equipped table lamp
– 55" Roku smart TV
MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM
– Queen bed
– Desk workspace with chair
– Roku smart TV
– Wardrobe with full-length mirror
– USB-equipped table lamps
BATHROOM
– Bathtub and shower
– Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
– Blow dryer
– Plenty of towels and washcloths
UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS
Queen Bedroom
– Roku smart TV
– USB-equipped table lamps
– Closet with hangers and storage shelves
– Window air conditioner (summer only)
Queen + 2 Twins Bedroom
– Roku smart TV
– Window air conditioner (summer only)
– 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, toys, and games
OUTSIDE
– Entrance to back porch opens to fenced yard for pups or kids
– Fire pit with seating
– Gas BBQ grill
– Picnic table
– Long driveway with room for 2–3 cars; seasonal street parking available
Pet Fee Policy
Reservations that include a dog are subject to an additional pet fee. This fee may be collected at checkout or added to the reservation after booking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Alpena
Alpena is home to this vacation home. 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 Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary and Julius C. and Marie Moran Peter Memorial Nature Sanctuary. Traveling with kids? Consider Lee's Miniature Golf, or check out an event or a game at Riverside Skate Park.

Alpena, MI
What's nearby
- Lee's Miniature Golf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Starlite Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Alpena Civic Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Alpena County Library - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- The Old Polish Corner - 3 min drive
- Neiman's Family Market - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
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Jan 5, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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Perfectly met our needs!
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
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Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in Alpena
Nicholas H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
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Nov 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Alpena
Terry P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
J H.
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay in Alpena!
J H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie M.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place.
Bonnie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
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Jul 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Cindy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dana B.
Feb 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, great value!
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Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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Oct 1, 2024
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Home sweet home
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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May 29, 2025
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Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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Jan 26, 2025
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Home away from home
Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
HALI A.
Jul 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and clean and so cozy!
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jennie Handrich ~ Handrich Properties
Hi! We're Jennie and Josh, owners of Handrich Properties. We've been married for 23 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.
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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