Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills!

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, potted plants, and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a large ceiling fan, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A sunset view over a lake with trees and a hammock.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grand Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Krakow Township, MI
  • Place, Grand Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thompson's Harbor State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fletcher-Gilchrist Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪37 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

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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 Thompson's Harbor State Park and Rockport State Park.
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Map
Krakow Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Thompson's Harbor State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fletcher-Gilchrist Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • P.H. Hoeft State Park - 22 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 28 min drive - 54.6 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 Grand Lake Daily Limit - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ida Mae's Portage Deli - ‬6 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.

How much is parking at Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 a 5-minute walk of Grand Lake and Thompson's Harbor State Park. Fletcher-Gilchrist Park and Allen Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved having a place right on the water and our kids loved having access to the kayaks. Our host, Mitch, was very responsive to the message we left him and took care of our one issue we had on the same day. Check in and out was a breeze, and we had a great stay while we visited Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large family! Owner was very responsive when we had a few questions. Awesome swimming area for kids! Would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a great location, and the lake was very nice and Mitch was very easy to communicate with. The house could use a deep clean and check that all the screens are in so you can open the windows.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In my estimation, this is a premier property in Michigan. It’s got a wide lake. Front view a very large deck. It’s great for entertaining.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter holiday

Great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2023
So glad to hear you all enjoyed your stay and thanks for leaving the house in such great shape. Look forward to having you all back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Family Thanksgiving

The Property is beautiful inside and out. We had a very special Thanksgiving holiday. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could ever need. This is our second stay, and we will definitely stay again. The property is absolutely a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2022
Glad to have you all back and and thanks for leaving the house in such great shape. It's a pleasure to have guests like your group and look forward to having you all up again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
So glad to hear you all enjoyed the lake house and really appreciate you leaving the place in such great shape. Hope to have you all back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2025
Glad to have you all back again and to hear that your family had a great time! See you all this summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2023
Wonderful group and left the house in great shape. These are the type of guests that make renting on Vrbo a pleasure. I hope to have them back again!
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