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Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C!

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A fire pit surrounded by three Adirondack chairs in a grassy yard with a house in the background.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A wooden vanity with a large mirror, a fan, and a wicker basket.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games
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  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Au Sable River
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Oscoda, MI
  • Place, beach near Oscoda Beach Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C!

This is a very cute and comfy home that is located in a great location just a few blocks from downtown Oscoda, the beautiful Au Sable River, and incredible Lake Huron. It's decorated n a fun retro / vintage style and is very cozy. Includes new central air conditioning, washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, streaming television, and a private bonfire ring outside! Family-friendly and dog-friendly! Great for walking to river, downtown, the beach, and Lake Huron!


GUEST INTERACTION:

We have a local property manager that is available to address any issues.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The home is located in the downtown residential district of Oscoda, just 3 blocks from downtown.


GUEST ACCESS:

Guests have access to the entire house. Note that the basement is unfinished though and the only use that guests would have for the basement is for using the washer and dryer.


THE SPACE:

The home is decorated in a fun and cozy vintage / retro style throughout. It has a lot of cute little quirks and personal touches.


TRANSIT:

It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) BEDROOMS: All of the bedrooms are on the second floor. There are no bedrooms on the main floor.

(2) PET POLICY: Up to 3 dogs are permitted. There is a pet fee if bringing 1 to 3 dogs. Pets other than dogs are not permitted.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PETS: Up to 3 dogs are permitted. There is a pet fee if bringing 1 to 3 dogs. Pets other than dogs are not permitted.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4040658vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Oscoda

Oscoda is home to this holiday home. Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella 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 Tawas Point State Park.
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Oscoda, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Oscoda Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 27 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Collar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Edelweiss Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪AuSable Inn - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C!?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C! on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$570, 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 at Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oscoda Hilltop Haven - Great Location near Beach and Downtown! Pet-Friendly with New Central A/C! located?

Situated in Oscoda, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Au Sable River and Lake Huron. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Van Etten Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive, property was clean. Kitchen was well equipped and coffee machine was amazing! Overall, good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Thanks, Jenna! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thanks, Wendi! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location. Close to the beach, shopping, ect. The house was “homey” and had everything you might need. I would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thanks, Kim! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked out great, particularly for four guys who cook. The kitchen was large and well-equipped. And the dining room was connected just steps from stove to tabletop.We enjoyed sitting out on the front porch. hung out in the living room, played cards and generally had a great time.Dennis
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thanks, Dennis! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, it’s definitely nostalgic. The host contacted us ahead of our arrival. The kitchen was well supplied and everything worked great! We were surprised that the steps were steep and older people might have a challenge especially if carrying luggage up the stairs. It’s close to the beach! Overall, we were very comfortable and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thanks, Elton! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful house close to what we were there for and that was fishing. Can't say enough good things about the house. We enjoyed our stay very much and can't wait to book there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2026
Thanks, Steve! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met all needs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Thanks, Joe! We are very glad that you liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We ran into a few disappointments, we weren’t told about the road construction in front of the house until we notified the caretaker we were on our way. The fire pit did not resemble the picture on the website but instead was full of overgrown grass and small sprouting trees and there were no chairs but one. No instructions on how to regulate the air conditioner posted, There were a couple of trip hazards one entering the kitchen and one entering the bathroom. While we did enjoy our stay there is a few simple changes that would have made our first VRBO experience more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thanks, Norman! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a greater before arriving,and everything that was needed was at our disposal. We made another reservation for may.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2026
Thanks, Wendi! We greatly appreciate the review and we are very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lotion for what we weee doing and it was very relaxing house after your long days of hunting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2025
Thanks, Brian! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A homey place! Very comfortable and well outfitted in the kitchen. The living room was very cozy and was good for several naps.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2025
Thanks, Bob! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oscoda on the hill!

This property accommodated my family perfectly, it had a great central location. The restaurants, the beach, tubing/canoeing, and ice cream were all in walking distance! The host was great as well. Will definitely be staying again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks, Stephanie! We are very glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last minute weekend

The location was great and the decor offered a ton of nostalgia. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2024
Thanks, Tiffany! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very accommodating

Nice spot close to town very cozy and clean home
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
The location was nice. We were able to walk to town and to the beach. We had some issues during our stay that made things a bit stressful. There was construction in front of the house that was so loud and shook the whole house. That’s temporary and not the fault of the owners of course, it just added to our frustrations. We were told ahead of time that the keypad on the door did not work so we had to use the key that was in the lockbox. The key did not open the door smoothly. It eventually worked. We then did not have Internet and spent a bit of time trying to get that going. Then the TV wasn’t cooperating, and we had to spend some time with that, but it eventually started to work. The toilets didn’t flush right and it took a couple of days before we figured out what the trick was. We then used the dryer and it wouldn’t start. It flashed a locked sign. We found the manual and were able to get it working. A couple of guys came to mow the lawn and they blew grass all over our table and grill that we had set up in the driveway and all over the sidewalk in front of the house so it was being tracked inside. I contacted the person regarding these issues and she responded. I did have to contact her again when she said she would get back to me but in the end, the owners gave us a small discount for our troubles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thanks, Vicki! We appreciate the feedback and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Older Home but was clean and in good condition

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thanks, Kirk! We appreciate the feedback and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

The cleaning crew left a lot still there when we arrived. The house itself was functional to our needs and very close to the town a surrounding activities. It was a good stay after all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thanks, Jessica! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House on the Hill

Charming and lovely home with a spacious main level and all the needed accommodations. We enjoyed our stay and that it had a well-stocked kitchen with plenty of linens, blankets, pillows for the 3 bedrooms. The location is perfect with downtown & the beach access just a short walking distance away. Appreciated the large side & back yards for the dogs and the front porch. Thanks for a wonderful stay! We would definitely recommend to friends and book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks, Dacia! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just steps from fun

This home was located perfectly between the AuSable River and Lake Huron. A couple blocks to the right and you can go tubing down the river and a couple blocks to the left your sitting on a beautiful Lake Huron beach. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thanks, Kim! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retro Getaway

The house has a cool, retro type of decorating style and was very comfortable. The only thing I would mention is that they should give renters a heads up that the driveway is located off of a side road and not the main road. It was hard to find it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thanks, Tracey! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Oscoda Rental

The place is nice, a little cluttered, could use some TLC and some updates but the rental is in a nice location in Oscoda. You are able to walk to anywhere and about 0.5 miles from Lake Huron.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thanks, Nicholas! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

beach

Outdated but had everything we needed. This is an older home so doorway to bathroom was narrow & toilet was low. The close proximity to the beach & DQ out weighed the small inconveniences. The manager Kathryn was very responsive to questions & had turned on the air prior to our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks, Cindy! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The inside of the house was wonderful. It felt like a real lived in home, not some modern fake place. Just watch your first step down the stairs. They are painted black, so if the light is not on, it maybe a little tricky lol. Normal older small town home where the toilets flush a bit slow, but worked. The manager was wonderful. I had a little issue with the Wi-Fi. I sent her a text and she helped immediately. Very lovely home, and Dairy Queen and restaurants are only abut a thousand feet away for some yummy ice cream and food. Not to mention, easy walk to Oscoda Beach!The only real thing I was not impressed with was the landscaping. The grass was overgrown. I had to really clean out the fire pit for a fire. The front porch area was overgrown. It did not look like the nice landscaping pic that is shown. Other than that, the home is very beautiful on the inside.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thanks! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and spacious. We greatly enjoyed our stay. Communication was also great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2026
Thanks, Jennifer! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. We are also very appreciative that this property is dog friendly and we were able to bring our mini schnauzers along on our vacation. It meant the world to us. The house is a couple blocks from the river and Lake Huron. Great location. We will definitely be back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

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