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Tranquil Lake Esau Cottage, Presque Isle Harbor Area. Private Community

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
A wooden deck with a picnic table and benches overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a chandelier, and a clock on the wall.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a round glass table, a sofa, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Presque Isle, MI
  • Place, Presque Isle District Library
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lotus Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Presque Isle

Located in Presque Isle, this cottage is on the beach. Presque Isle Rear Range Lighthouse and Old Presque Isle Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thompson's Harbor State Park and Rockport State Park. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Presque Isle, MI

What's nearby

  • Presque Isle District Library - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grand Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lotus Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • P.H. Hoeft State Park - 33 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 39 min drive - 67.7 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sand Bay Trading Co & Woody’s Grand Lake - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Daily Limit - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Grand Lake Daily Limit - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Lake Lounge - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Lake Esau Cottage, Presque Isle Harbor Area. Private Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Lake Esau Cottage, Presque Isle Harbor Area. Private Community?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Lake Esau Cottage, Presque Isle Harbor Area. Private Community on Nov 2, 2026 start from $311, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Lake Esau Cottage, Presque Isle Harbor Area. Private Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Lake Esau Cottage, Presque Isle Harbor Area. Private Community?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Lake Esau Cottage, Presque Isle Harbor Area. Private Community located?

Nestled on the beach, this Presque Isle cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lotus Lake and Presque Isle District Library. Grand Lake and Lake Huron are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful cottage and lake. The kids enjoyed lake -glad we brought water shoes for kiddos. Enjoyed the water /boating, the paddle boat, the nice fireplace for smore's. The house was clean, spacious, and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bryan was absolutely amazing to work with. We were very unfamiliar with this lake, what a gem! Despite the Canadian wildfire smoke, we still had a great time. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!! What a GREAT house, GREAT view, GREAT GREAT GREAT host! The house was so spacious, clean, beautiful, and was so well appointed. Anything we needed was right at our fingertips. Bryan was the best host ever, gave tips on places to eat, places to visi, and thi gs to do. Also had a lovely welcome basket for us. We had such a nice time, will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying. Wouldn’t have come back if we didn’t love it. Enjoyed the open concept with the kitchen, love the lake, host is super with communication. Private location, bikes and kayaks for use. Primary bedroom is very spacious. 30 minutes or less from many activities, two lighthouses right around the block. You’ll have a great time at a special property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2026
Thank you so much for coming back and for sharing such a wonderful review! It means a lot to know that you loved your first stay enough to return. It was a pleasure hosting you again, and I’d love to welcome you back for a third stay…third time is a charm!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful before and throughout the stay. It was a great getaway in a quiet and peaceful location. We visited during chilly weather, but it would be fun to visit in the summer to use all of the lake amenities!
What luck!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer getaway

Great location and perfect accomodations for a summer getaway. My family and I really enjoyed this place. The house was perfect for adults and kids alike.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very quiet but nice. Once you are back there, you dont want to leave. The host was very accommodating and had open communication the entire stay. Wish I was there on leisure to enjoy the beach and hammock.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice cottage.

Beautiful location, serene. Cristal clear lake. Tough fishing, but they're in there. Wonderful host. Very nice cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful

This is a lovely home and the end of a road on a lovely lake. Quiet, peaceful and perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the home very much. The lake was very tranquil and relaxing. Our kids had fun swimming in the lake, the water was very warm while we were there. We also had fun kayaking around the lake. The campfire and outdoor picnic table for eating was enjoyed by all of us. Everything you need was provided in the home for a wonderful stay. The check in process was easy. We would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape

Over the top great experience! We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2022
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! You were an absolute joy to host and can't wait to do it again sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's Weekend

Beautiful and well maintained! Loved all of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greatest host ever

This is the best ever host we have ever encountered. Bryan has everything you needed to enjoy your stay. It’s evident this is a spot he and his family also use and he knows what is needed for a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Presque Isle Magic!

This was our second stay at this terrific cottage and it was magical! This time spent with our young adult children is priceless to me! And in such wonderful accommodations. So comfortable and clean. We love playing in the lake, eating meals and looking at the lake, playing family games, the pedal boat, kayaks and the hammock!!!! We had tons of fun at Range light beach, enjoyed Woody’s, Austin Brother’s, Ida Mae’s portage deli and The Sandbar and Grill. Perfect weather, amazing host! Truly hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2025
Thanks so much for the awesome review! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your second stay was just as magical as the first—and even more special with your family. It means a lot to me that the cottage felt comfortable and clean, and that you made the most of everything from lake time, games, hammock, and all the local spots too (Woody’s and The Sandbar are my favorites!). So glad the weather cooperated and that you felt well taken care of. You’re always welcome back—can’t wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

This is our second stay at this cottage and we absolutely love it. The cottage is beautiful and it comes with a lot of amenities. The owner is very nice and understanding. My only feedback is related to the bathroom upstairs, it could really use some work and updates.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and always easy to communicate with! The setting on Lake Esau is incredibly peaceful and the cottage is a great place to relax and enjoy down time. The wifi connection is solid and enabled me to stay connected with work. There are kayaks, a paddle pontoon and fire pit which all made for enjoyable family fun times. We visited Duck Island in Alpena and recommend spending a couple hours there enjoying the wildlife sanctuary. Also took in a movie at Sanctuary downtown Alpena. The heated reclining seats are so cozy! Look forward to booking again.
Lake view from the cottage
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WOW

Everything you need to sit back and relax as well as entertain your family is included, not to mention the incredible location. So much exploring to do so close to the property. Plenty of room in the house, everything is clean and well kept and the beds are comfortable. Host is great, very quick responses. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2024
Thank you for your kind words and glowing recommendation! I’m thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience during your stay. Also, it's great to know that you found everything you needed to relax and entertain your family, and that the location offered plenty of opportunities for exploration. I take pride in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, and glad that you found the beds comfortable as well. It was a pleasure hosting you and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake House in Presque Isle

We loved this property. The house suited us perfectly, with its open kitchen and dining areas. The master bedroom was a nice size that opened up to the lake view. Everything we needed was on site. The owners are very quick to respond with any questions. Loved having kayaks, bikes, and a paddle boat on site for use. My son loved fishing off the dock. Many state parks near by and we were busy every day. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We had an incredible stay during our five-night visit for a scuba diving trip. With five adults in our group, Bryan's responsiveness and exceptional service truly exceeded our expectations. We were pleasantly surprised to discover we had access to the garage, which was incredibly convenient. The property features a beautiful beach and serene lake access, providing a peaceful retreat. Additionally, the cottage/house is situated on a dead-end street, ensuring no traffic. The house was well-equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

24th Anniversary Weekend getaway

We have used VRBO quite a bit over the years and this may have been one of our best experiences. Bryan was phenomenal with communication and even acknowledged our Anniversary. Definitely the most well equipped home we have ever stayed at. Beautiful views of the lake and a very quiet dead end road. Please consider this home as you are looking for your next getaway. I promise that you will NOT be disappointed. Thanks again for the great experience! Kevin and Carrie Portage, MI
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2024
Dear Kevin and Carrie, Thank you for your thoughtful review! I’m so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our home. It was my pleasure to acknowledge your anniversary celebration, and I'm delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful views and peaceful setting. Your recommendation truly means a lot, and I hope to welcome you back for another getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host!

We have stayed at this property several times now and have truly enjoyed every visit! It's great to feel so welcomed and the owner makes sure that your experience is a special one. Lake Esau is a smaller private lake in the area and gives you an "away from it all" feeling that's perfect for what we are looking for in a vacation. That said, owners provide wifi/internet access and satellite tv to keep you connected. We love the open plan and beautiful water views. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level that share a bath and loft bedroom with multiple beds up a spiral stair with a bath. Love the new filtered water tap feature in the kitchen!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2022
Thank you so much for the kind sentiments and for being such a wonderful guest. It’s always a pleasure hosting you and your family. I think your experience summed up the area beautifully. Every time my family and I are here we feel the same way with an “away from it all” feeling.” - so nice just to unplug and relax! Looking forward to hosting you next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake cottage

This was our first time on the Sunrise side of Michigan and I was not sure of what to expect. The home was very open with lots of windows and comfortable.It is well stocked and had everything we needed. Bryan was always available and a great host. The weather was unpredictable and foggy but we got a few days on the lake and it was beautiful. The Lake is a perfect size for skiing, tubing and kayaking. There is also a small beach area with a fire pit and we finally got to build a fire on the last day. We did a few day trips to Petoskey and Mackinac Island which were fun and Alpena is a nice town about 30 minutes away. It was a good week to disconnect and enjoy time with the family! Thank you Bryan and Angie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Thank you for the kind sentiments; I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed your first stay on the sunrise side and Tranquil Lake Esau Cottage. I wish the weather was more cooperative, but it sounds like you made the most of your stay. Looking forward to hosting you and your family sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immaculate home in beautiful setting

This home checks all the boxes. Clean, well maintained, charming, beautiful views of the lake, tranquil, private, high quality construction and a very nice owner that made the process very easy and welcoming. We had 4 adults and 2 kids and we had plenty of space with beds leftover. For someone that has allergies and sensitivity to dust, mold or any animal hair this was a dream come true as this cottage was dry, clean and no trace of an animal. The owner was so pleasant and had the heat turned on for us, the driveway plowed, the amenities like paper goods, towels, etc all set for us. We will definitely rent again. You can't beat the Presque Isle area for a beautiful get away experience. We already know Lake Esau and can attest that it is a beautiful, clear gem of a lake. We can't wait to go back. Thank you Bryan it was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thank you for your kind sentiments! It was a pleasure having you and your guests at our lake house. So glad to hear you had a wonderful experience and can't wait for you to visit again sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning!

We took a girls trip and this home was even better in person than the photos. The open concept made hangouts and dinners so much more enjoyable. The home was fully stocked with anything and everything you could ever think of! This home was very clean and very comfortable. The views were perfect, we loved hanging out on the black lounge chairs. The paddleboat was so awesome and we all had so many laughs while using it. The kitchen was a dream to cook meals in. The only thing missing was some garlic powder, haha! Bryan, the owner was very kind and allowed an earlier check in for us. He was available at any moment to answer my questions via text while we were at the property. He was super accommodating and we even had a nice surprise of goodies one morning from a local shop in town! Those small touches really made this owner stand out. Thank you Bryan for a lovely stay and allowing us to make some amazing memories in your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2023
WOW! What a wonderful review!! Thank you so much for the kind sentiments. It was certainly a pleasure having you and your girlfriends. I’m so happy that you had an amazing time and made memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to be a small part of it. Hope to host you again sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Fun

We have stayed at rhis location multiple times and always enjoy our visit. Bring your bike if you can or try one of the host's bikes (bring your helmet) since there are plenty of places to ride vs drive. Host is great - very responsive. This year we tried 2 new places for day trips - Rockport Recreation area off Rt 23 is a large state park with 2 entrances and different "attractions" at ea section of the park. North section we walked a loop that takes you on the shore of lake Huron, saw a little boat wrexk in the lagoon, and thru a section of virgin pine. Then drove to the south entrance to trek up the quarry slag piles, and bike to the sinkhole "old sink" (note that this is best w a bike suited for terrain and is an athletic vs leisure ride - we brought our own gear). Another find is Besser Museum with local history, art, natural history ourdoor displays and a really cool planetarium. Definitely plan to do a planetarium show on your visit. Lots to do around this cottege. We love it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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