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The Octagon - Country Chic-2-BR house on US-23N in N. Alpena/Presque Isle.

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A blue house with a wooden porch, a potted plant, and dried corn stalks.
A greenhouse with a curved roof, surrounded by snow-covered trees and shrubs.
A wooden staircase leading up to a room with blue walls and a window.
A garden with various flowers and a small red building in the background.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a sliding barn door, a colorful painting, and a coffee machine.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Alpena, MI
  • Place, Long Lake County Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockport State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 - The "O" room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Small, but we had to fit in a Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Ony 1 bathroom but it should suit your needs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alpena

Alpena is home to this holiday home. Presque Isle Rear Range Lighthouse and Old Presque Isle Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rockport State Park and Emily Min Hunt Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Eagle Country Disc Golf Course, or check out an event or a game at APlex Tennis Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like birdwatching.
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Alpena, MI

What's nearby

  • Long Lake County Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Long Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dodge Marine & Storage - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rockport State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 15 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parker House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maplewood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Front porch smoking lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪C&E Love Shaq - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Octagon - Country Chic-2-BR house on US-23N in N. Alpena/Presque Isle. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Octagon - Country Chic-2-BR house on US-23N in N. Alpena/Presque Isle.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Octagon - Country Chic-2-BR house on US-23N in N. Alpena/Presque Isle.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Octagon - Country Chic-2-BR house on US-23N in N. Alpena/Presque Isle.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Octagon - Country Chic-2-BR house on US-23N in N. Alpena/Presque Isle. located?

This family-friendly Alpena holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Lake County Park, Long Lake and Rockport State Park. Dodge Marine & Storage is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Was perfect for my Pops and I for our bass tournament on Long Lake. The driveway makes it easy peasy when u have a big boat n trailer. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Good morning Doug, we appreciate your review it was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect for travelers looking to spend quality time outdoors! Across the street from Long Lake, less than 10 minutes away from 2 major parks on Lake Huron, around the corner from a trailhead located on E Grand Lake Road. The outdoor space on the property is also wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have nothing negative to say about this home. What a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you for the review, it was a pleasure hosting you. Hope you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique property! Inviting and comfortable. Was probably more than needed for a couple of fishermen, but being right across from the boat launch made it super convenient for a very early start! Will definitely be staying again if we get scheduled more tournaments for Long or Grand Lakes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Good morning Darren, we appreciate your review it was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This octagon shaped house is very unique looking:)! Communication was prompt and easy. The master bedroom was beautiful. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was very clean:). We had so much fun. Thank you:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you for the review it was a pleasure hosting you,hope you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great place. Love the history. The surrounding area is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The Octagon is a wonderful place to stay in the Alpena area. Although it rained most of the time we were there, we were able to visit many of the sites during our 3-Day stay. The Octagon rooms were comfortable and the downstairs kitchen and living area was unique and fun. The only “negative” is that it is located directly next to US-23. I guess we were expecting more of a natural buffer between the house and the road. With that said, we really loved it and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacation

Clean property friendly manager Cool architecture
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing with Family

Great place to stay! Very unique house, great location and very well stocked. We already booked this house again.Our stay was to short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very unique and clean home away from home

We had a lovely time staying at the Octagon. Denise was a great host and provided everything that we needed for our stay. The house was very clean, the location was ideal for where we were visiting and all of the amenities were available in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The air conditioning worked very well in both bedrooms. We enjoyed how well ‘The Octagon’ house was stocked. If we had forgotten anything, it would have been there. The home was darling inside and out, the beds and pillows were excellent, not something you always find in rentals. I would advise people who aren’t able to navigate stairs well, that the house may not be right for them, although I’m in my 70’s and had no problem.If ever in the area again, we would stay here. It’s a unique property with a happy atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Hi Diane, we appreciate your review and it was a pleasure hosting you. Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable

The Octagon was a perfect location. Offered all the accommodations of home. Very peaceful and relaxing. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

The house is very comfortable and clean.There is everything you need for your stay.We had such a good time here we are considering coming back and when they say center of everything they're not kidding. Highly recommend seeing the lighthouses and murals in alpena. Besser has a nice sandy beach and beautiful hiking trails. I'm sorry I'm rambling on its just that we had such a good time.Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect fishing getaway

This property was perfect for our stay for a fishing tournament on Long Lake. It was only a mile from the boat launch. The house was very nice inside. The hosts had all the necessities available to use like coffee and water and appliances. The house is very well appointed and the hosts were very attentive to our needs. I highly recommend the Octagon house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect winter getaway

We chose the Octagon for our Anniversary weekend away. Like any VRBO you don’t fully know what you are getting till you arrive. It was after dark and we drop up to a house that was lit up all around. Amazing welcome! The house was immaculate. They thought of everything you could possibly need! We loved the art and unique decor. Denise was amazing! Even helped us with the best route to the house etc. Can’t say enough great things
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very unique and clean property!! Access with towing a trailer was very good!! I guess if there was one thing to suggest would be to change to a better toilet paper. That's it!!! Amir was very helpful and quick response to any questions we had!!!! Good location for sights to see and restaurants to eat at!!! We would definitely tell others to use it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2026
Dear Mark, thank you for your review and appreciate your suggestion. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Have a great 4th of July!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat customer: Communication was great. I wish the washing machine was working. But was advised the days before arrival. The second bedroom air conditioner was blowing white ash like debris from it and was not cold. The new window leaked but I reported right away to host. The floor below the windows had an abundance of bugs on the ground which was very different from the year before. The small fridge in the main bedroom is running loud- may need to be replaced soon. Everything else was labeled and supplied accordingly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2026
Dear Christy, Thank you for your review, regarding the window leak today 6/21/2026 I had the window installer and my property care taker at the house to check for any water intrusion since there was a heavy rain in the area last night and they told me there was none at the same time I had them check the AC unit in the small room and according to them there was nothing besides cold air coming out of the unit to the point that they had to put on their jackets after running it for a solid three hours. I had them run the small refrigerator in the main room for the same amount of time as the AC unit and told me that unit was working as it should with normal noise that a refrigerator compressor generates. On the washer/dryer unit, I’m still waiting on the part and according to the package tracking it should be there on Monday. As far as the dead bugs according to my property care taker she had not seen any when she did her final inspection of the property on the day of your check in prior to your arrival it’s quite possible that bugs may have got in due to the normal opening and closing of the door. On another matter I did observe that you had two different unauthorized overnight guests during your stay, your booking was for two adults, although I did not mind it but in future booking if you choose to do so, please let me know at the time of your booking so I can adjust the proper amount of supplies (ie.coffee,water, towels..etc.) Hope you enjoyed your stay.
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