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Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills!

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Living Room
Lakeside Deck
The longest Dock on Grand Lake - 210 feet
Upstairs Bathroom
Lakeside Deck2

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Krakow Township, MI
  • Grand Lake Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Grand Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beach House Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

+5
4 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills!

Discover the magic of ‘Pure Michigan’ from the comfort of this Presque Isle escape! This 6-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental has been masterfully updated with all the modern indoor and outdoor amenities your crew needs, without compromising any of its authentic lake house charm. Spend the day swimming on the sandy side of Grand Lake, strolling the shores of Lake Huron, or visiting the iconic Presque Isle Lighthouses before grabbing a nightcap at Woody’s Grand Lake with your favorite travel companions!


Recently Renovated | Direct Lake Access | 3,000 Sq Ft
This peaceful lakefront home offers families and friends all the conveniences needed to make the most of their next getaway!
Primary Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 4 Twin Beds | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Lakehouse decor, natural light, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, Smart TV, stereo system, dining room, incredible lake views
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ dining/living areas, charcoal and gas grills with outdoor speakers, private yard w/ pergola, fire pit, horseshoes, dock & boat slip
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ blender, drip & Keurig coffee makers, Crock-Pot, dishware/flatware, hot water pot, ice maker, microwave, spices, large island w/barstool seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi (Spectrum, reliable), air conditioning, beach towels/chairs, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, iron/board, keyless entry, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, washer/dryer
PARKING: Driveway (7 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available
-- THE LOCATION --
OPT OUTSIDE: Grand Lake (on-site), Thompson's Harbor State Park (4.0 miles), Presque Isle State Harbor (4.2 miles), Long Lake Park (13.7 miles), Rockport State Recreation Area (16.1 miles), Hoeft State Park (19.8 miles), Sunken Lake Park (20.6 miles), Island Park (22.3 miles), Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary (22.9 miles), Bay View Park (24.0 miles), Mich-e-ke-wis Park (25.1 miles)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Sand Bay Co. and Woody's Grand Lake (0.3 miles), Old Presque Isle Lighthouse (4.4 miles), New Presque Isle Lighthouse (5.4 miles), Arzo Sports & Fun Park (18.2 miles), Dinosaur Gardens (34.9 miles), Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm(17.9 miles), Up North 23 Restaurant and Lounge on Lake Huron(16.8 miles)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 beach. 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.
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Krakow Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Fletcher-Gilchrist Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thompson's Harbor State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Lake Marina - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Grand Lake - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Beach House Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sand Bay Trading Co & Woody’s Grand Lake - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Daily Limit - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Portage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Grand Lake Daily Limit - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fletcher-Gilchrist Park and Thompson's Harbor State Park. Allen Island and Grand Lake Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this house. It was a great location for us to have our entire family stay there for a wedding in Alpena.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, fit everyone well. Loved access to lake and use of kayaks. Lake was beautiful, would book again. Communication with host was timely and answered all questions to make stay more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec H.

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

Great location and friendly host

Thanks again Mitch! Great time in Presque Isle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with plenty room and an excellent view of Grand Lake. I highly recommend this house. We will book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Easter holiday

Great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matt D.

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

Mid summer getaway up north

We had 9 total guests and there was more than enough space for everyone. The size of the property is awesome for yard games and enjoying the lake views. Swimming in front of the property was great along with use of the pontoon rental. Communication with Mitch was easy with quick response times. We would gladly stay again. Thanks....
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Cozy venue

Nice pleasant chill place on the lake. Very nice view.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you have a large family group, and are looking for great accommodations on Grand Lake, this is your place. With 6 bedrooms and 3 baths, cottages this size are hard to find. This was our second stay here, having stayed in 2023, as well. Biggest improvement this stay was the blacktopped driveway! Very nice. There is plenty of parking space for 8 cars or more, plus your boat trailer. The grounds are expansive, with plenty of beach and two fire pits. The kayaks and paddle boat got a lot of use. This end of Grand Lake is great for swimming, as it's shallow, and the bottom is smooth without many rocks. There's a very long dock (100 yards) that gets your boat out to sufficiently deep water. The boat launch is just a few hundred yards away. The kitchen is well-equipped and appliances are upscale, and there are TWO refrigerators, which came in handy for our group of nine people. There's a nice gas grill under a gazebo, and a charcoal grill on the deck. Mitch is a responsive and attentive host. If there's any questions or issues, just call him. He's usually nearby, and will respond to whatever issue might arise and take care if it. We enjoyed our stay, and will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

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

Family Christmas

Third year renting this property and just as pleasant as the first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

My favorite getaway

We have stayed here several times and it never disappoints. The house is perfect for a larger family like mine. Stocked with everything you could need, it feels like walking into my second home. Large enough that everyone can have their own space but with cozy living and dining areas that everyone can gather in. Mitch is always so welcoming and is quick to respond when I reach out. Can’t wait to get back there in the summer!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Gem on Grand Lake

Every time we book this property, we have a blast! The transaction is always seamless. The property is very organized and pretty much has everything that you need for the perfect getaway. We will continue to frequent this location; We highly recommend this place for creating memories on the lake by the fire and in the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherry l.

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

Family Gathering

I was looking for a VRBO that could hold 14 of us, 10 adults, 4 toddlers and an infant. This house was perfect. Clean, roomy, the kitchen had everything you could imagine you might need. The rooms were spacious, we never felt like we were on top of one another. The host was very courteous and great to communicate with. Easy to find, beautiful location, very nice lake front property. Would love to stay during the summer and take advantage of the great outdoor space the property owners have set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry Z.

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

Just our annual ice fishing trip

Great access of the lake, we did not bting up machines. Walked about a mile out. Fishing was good. Great place to stay for a getaway. We really had a good time up there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great Stay

Third year renting this home for an annual fishing trip. Works out great for our group. Very Satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Family Friendly Getaway

This house truly embraces everything that is “up north”. Our extended family enjoyed a long weekend together and we can’t say enough great things. It is the perfect place for all ages and such a great space for multiple families to share.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

Winter Hideaway

Our stay here was fantastic. Traveling with a group of 7 can be stressful but the house had plenty of room for all of us to spread out and have our own space. The kitchen was gorgeous and roomy and had everything you could need. Beautiful view of the snow and lake. It was a wonderful home away from home and we can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Beautiful Presque Isle Property

Beautiful home, so well stocked to cook, grill, and have fun out in the water! The home is in a great location in Presque Isle - near the lighthouses and Woody’s - and with a pontoon available to rent. Mitch was incredibly responsive and the entire family had fun at his beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Absolutely Perfect Getaway

Beautiful home along with beautiful property. The main living space was perfect with the wood burning stove and amazingly comfortable furniture. The kitchen is a cooks dream with open space into the dining area. We loved the sound system. The deck was big enough for our large group to enjoy together.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Change of scenery

We work remote and wanted a change of scenery. Mitch confirmed 3 people could work with no issues and he was correct. Even though we worked during the day we had a blast after work. The frozen lake was beautiful, the house is great. Have no complaints. Thank you so much Mitch!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Steve C.

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

July stay

Overall, was very good. Couple of suggestions for improvement include adding a load of gravel to the long driveway to eliminate the potholes; get new outdoor furniture cushions with covers and ask the renters to cover them each night to keep the cushions dry and mildew free. Few strong positives include nice sandy swimming, fire pit area, well equipped kitchen, nice seating area in kitchen and dining, nice docking capabilities for pontoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

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

Very nice stay; one of the best!

I have been coming to Grand Lake for over 60 years. I have probably stayed in 30 or so different cottages over the years This was one of the best, and perfect for the large family group I had for this trip. Mitch, the owner, is very responsive to whatever your need might be. The cottage is very well equipped, both inside and out. Everyone in my group had a wonderful time, and we were lucky with the weather, as it only rained one day during our stay. I would highly recommend this home to anyone with a large group! I hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

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

Awesome house!

Hockey coaches and their spouses remted this beautiful home the weekend of a hockey tournament. The house is huge and has the best supplied kitchen I have ever seen. We had 13 adults in our group and there were plenty of beds amd room available in the kitchen and living room. Because of snow, we didn't spend time outside, but it was a beautiful setting with a gorgeous view of the lake. We would definitely rent again if we have another tournament in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Craig H.

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

Booking flaw

Canceled our stay because recent review no ac upstairs , no screens on windows and recent renter found it dirty. Had to forfeit our deposit. Not happy about that
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kira M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Family Get Away

This was my family's second year renting this property. It is a lovely lake side home. There are a few things that were damaged prior to our arrival due to previous guests. I think a note making future guest aware of these things would help. I was worried that we would be charged for others actions. I did express my concerns with the property owner, he was very accommodating and understanding. He express that he was aware of the issues and was in the process of getting everything fixed. Overall I would definitely stay at this property again, and hope to make it annual trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Grand week on Grand Lake

Communication with Mitch was very timely from the moment we found his home and had a few questions before reserving last year-the week of our arrival. The view-awesome. We knew there was a lot of lake frontage but it didn’t sink in until our arrival. We all took one last view before heading home as we didn’t want to forget what we enjoyed for 7 days. The home is very spacious we had 10 adults and one child and it never felt crowded. The sectional in the living room allowed all of us to be together in the evening. The kitchen and eating area offer views of the lake as well. There’s plenty of dishes and cookware too. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boat. Love that the water is shallow and sandy by the house. We all were able to float on our floats while catching some sun. The home also had corn hole and other games to use during our stay. We also enjoyed the outdoor speakers. We rented the pontoon one day which gave us an opportunity to explore Grand Lake. The home is well supplied cleaning items, toilet paper, paper towel, dish liquid and even laundry soap. Our whole group would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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