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Grand Lake Cottage- Fun times by the bay
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8 1488 sq ft
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Presque Isle, MI
- Grand Lake4 min drive
- Beach House Park5 min drive
- Grand Lake Marina8 min drive
- Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Mini Cottage #1
1 Queen Bed
Mini Cottage #2
1 Queen Bed
Primary
1 Queen Bed
Secondary
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Grand Lake Cottage- Fun times by the bay
Grand Lake Cottage
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
DOG-FRIENDLY
WATERFRONT ON GRAND LAKE-ALL SPORT
SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
Grand Lake Cottage
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
WATERFRONT ON GRAND LAKE-ALL SPORT
SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
Grand Lake Cottage is a charming, family-friendly waterfront getaway on beautiful Grand Lake, perfect for swimming, kayaking, and lakeside relaxation. With space to sleep 8 across a main home and two cozy mini cottages, this dog-friendly retreat features a 30-foot dock, two kayaks, a gas fireplace, and a fire pit for evening s'mores. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the bay and explore nearby Alpena or Mackinaw City, all while staying connected with Starlink internet. It's the perfect mix of comfort, nature, and Up North adventure.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Mini-split system in main home (provides efficient A/C but is not central air); mini cottages have ceiling fans—one also has a window unit.
ATV's: Not allowed on property
Bathrooms: Bathroom #1- tub, toilet, sink
Bathroom #2- Shower, toilet, tub
Outdoor shower with hot and cold water!
Beach/Swimming: Shallow Bay swimming
Bedroom Configurations: Primary- Queen
Secondary- Queen
Mini Cottage #1- Queen
Mini Cottage #2- Queen
Boats: 2 single person kayaks are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Boat Launch: Grand Lake Marina Sales- 8 min (4.4 miles)
Cable: No cable, but TV has streaming.
Cell Phone Service: Works well, but can be a bit spotty, use wi-fi calling.
Coffee Maker: Keurig single or pot coffee and K-cups are provided.
Distances: Alpena- 33 min (26 miles)
Cheboygan- 1 hour and 2 min (59 miles)
Gaylord- 1 hour and 29 min (88 miles)
Mackinaw City- 1 hour and 21 min (74 miles)
Dock: There is a 30ft dock and the water is 3ft deep at the end of it.
Drinking Water: There is drinkable well water and a brita filter in the fridge.
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: There is a gas fireplace
Fire-pit: Yes. Wood is not provided-please bring your own.
Fishing: Bluegill, bullhead Catfish, Northern Pike, Rock bass, etc.
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Golf: Rogers City Country Club- 16 min (13 miles)
Grill: Electric
Grocery Store: Birch Hill Grocery- 11 min (6.2 miles)
Erwin Styma Potatoes- 17 min (14 miles)
Heat: Mini-split
Hunting: Not on the property.
Internet/WIFI: Starlink 100 mbps
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: 4 cars
Pets: 1 Dog allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.
Privacy: There are cottages next door.
Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Space: A two-level home with 2 mini cottages.
Seniors: They are welcome!
Televisions: 55" smart Tv
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes
Wood: Not provided. Please bring your own.
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
DOG-FRIENDLY
WATERFRONT ON GRAND LAKE-ALL SPORT
SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
Grand Lake Cottage
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
WATERFRONT ON GRAND LAKE-ALL SPORT
SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
Grand Lake Cottage is a charming, family-friendly waterfront getaway on beautiful Grand Lake, perfect for swimming, kayaking, and lakeside relaxation. With space to sleep 8 across a main home and two cozy mini cottages, this dog-friendly retreat features a 30-foot dock, two kayaks, a gas fireplace, and a fire pit for evening s'mores. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the bay and explore nearby Alpena or Mackinaw City, all while staying connected with Starlink internet. It's the perfect mix of comfort, nature, and Up North adventure.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Mini-split system in main home (provides efficient A/C but is not central air); mini cottages have ceiling fans—one also has a window unit.
ATV's: Not allowed on property
Bathrooms: Bathroom #1- tub, toilet, sink
Bathroom #2- Shower, toilet, tub
Outdoor shower with hot and cold water!
Beach/Swimming: Shallow Bay swimming
Bedroom Configurations: Primary- Queen
Secondary- Queen
Mini Cottage #1- Queen
Mini Cottage #2- Queen
Boats: 2 single person kayaks are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Boat Launch: Grand Lake Marina Sales- 8 min (4.4 miles)
Cable: No cable, but TV has streaming.
Cell Phone Service: Works well, but can be a bit spotty, use wi-fi calling.
Coffee Maker: Keurig single or pot coffee and K-cups are provided.
Distances: Alpena- 33 min (26 miles)
Cheboygan- 1 hour and 2 min (59 miles)
Gaylord- 1 hour and 29 min (88 miles)
Mackinaw City- 1 hour and 21 min (74 miles)
Dock: There is a 30ft dock and the water is 3ft deep at the end of it.
Drinking Water: There is drinkable well water and a brita filter in the fridge.
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: There is a gas fireplace
Fire-pit: Yes. Wood is not provided-please bring your own.
Fishing: Bluegill, bullhead Catfish, Northern Pike, Rock bass, etc.
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Golf: Rogers City Country Club- 16 min (13 miles)
Grill: Electric
Grocery Store: Birch Hill Grocery- 11 min (6.2 miles)
Erwin Styma Potatoes- 17 min (14 miles)
Heat: Mini-split
Hunting: Not on the property.
Internet/WIFI: Starlink 100 mbps
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: 4 cars
Pets: 1 Dog allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.
Privacy: There are cottages next door.
Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Space: A two-level home with 2 mini cottages.
Seniors: They are welcome!
Televisions: 55" smart Tv
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes
Wood: Not provided. Please bring your own.
Property manager
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Premier Host
Languages
Croatian, Danish, English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Presque Isle
Located in Presque Isle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Grand Lake Marina and Dodge Marine & Storage are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Thompson's Harbor State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Presque Isle, MI
What's nearby
- Grand Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Fletcher-Gilchrist Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
- Beach House Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
- Grand Lake Marina - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
- Lotus Lake - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sand Bay Trading Co & Woody’s Grand Lake - 4 min drive
- Daily Limit - 7 min drive
- The Portage - 8 min drive
- The Grand Lake Daily Limit - 7 min drive
- The Roadhouse - 13 min drive
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Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment.We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment.We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
Languages:
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