Sweet Retreat Near Beaches & Downtown

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7172 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Alpena, MI

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary3 min drive
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center3 min drive
Northern Lights Arena5 min drive
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Experience the Sunrise Side in this lovely and spacious home.
Whether you're travelling alone or with family and friends, this home has something for everyone. From the fully equipped kitchen to the office space and kids play nook upstairs, to the two outdoor seating and dining areas, you'll find the rest and relaxation you're looking for.
If the outdoors is calling, you'll find plenty of opportunities nearby to respond! Jump on the Bi-path, rent a kayak or canoe, go fishing, or take a swim!

There is NOT Central air in this home. There are window ac units in 2 of the upstairs bedrooms.

Smoking is not allowed on the premises.

All linens and towels will be provided.

Guests can enjoy free high speed internet with wi-fi and USB equipped table lamps in the bedrooms.
You will have full access to the home. All bedrooms are located upstairs, as well as the office and second bathroom.

We live nearby and are readily available if you should need anything during your stay. We are very quick to respond to messages, and look forward to providing a wonderful stay for our guests.

A recent guest review said "The communication is top notch, too! It was a wonderful stay! It’s exactly what I hope for with an AirBnB stay!"

The Bi-Path is near by, and many enjoy bringing their bikes to get around.

All three bedrooms are located upstairs. Ceilings at the top and bottom of stairs can be low for taller people...please watch your head. Also, as with older homes, upstairs bedroom ceilings may be at different angles in areas...see pictures for details.

There is not cable TV at the home, but there are smart tvs so you can stream using your own accounts.

There is NOT central air in the home.

Property manager

Jennie Handrich ~ Handrich Properties

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Alpena

This holiday home is located in Alpena. Lee's Miniature Golf and Eagle Country Disc Golf Course 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 Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Laser Team Challenge and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting.

Alpena, MI

What's nearby

Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 3 min drive
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 3 min drive
Thunder Bowl Lanes - 3 min drive
Northern Lights Arena - 5 min drive

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Austin Brothers Beer Co. - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Culver's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Player's Pub & Grub - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Retreat Near Beaches & Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat Near Beaches & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat Near Beaches & Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat Near Beaches & Downtown located?

Situated in Alpena, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alpena Civic Theater and Lake Huron. Alpena County Library and Laser Team Challenge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

14 Apr 2024

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

Clean & convienent

Clean, very well furnished and supplied. Convienent location to airport, shopping and restaurant

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle V.

11 Sept 2023

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

weekend

Very relaxing weekend, the house was very clean and within 2 min drive to downtown. Plenty of room for a family Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron O.

9 Sept 2023

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

Excellent

The home is nice, and a great location for Alpena, only about 1 hoiur from mackinaw bridge

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry L., Toledo

21 Aug 2023

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

Great house!

We had a great stay, with plenty of room for our girls weekend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

16 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Family visit

This was a great place for my family to stay during our visit. We appreciated all the hospitality. The place was very welcoming and warm.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennie Handrich ~ Handrich Properties

Hi! We're Jennie and Josh, owners of Handrich Properties. We've been married for 20 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.