Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.
A spacious living room with a large wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, a bar area, and a dining section with upholstered chairs and tables.
A spacious wooden cabin with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grand Lake
Sleeps 83 bedrooms5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Presque Isle, MI
  • Place, Grand Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Lights Arena
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom in Loft

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

attached to Master Bedroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!

Rapid Retreat
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
*Waterfront
*Hot tub
*Swimming on property (On Grand Lake)
*Dock
*Pet friendly

Stunning, yet classic A-frame cottage with knotty pine interior. Three (3) levels of living space. Enter on the main level. Walk upstairs to turn in for the night, or downstairs to entertain. A main floor kitchen with granite countertops and high-end appliances creates a comfortable place for family meals. Feel connected while you eat, sleep, and entertain within the open living spaces overlooking Grand Lake. Relax along Grand Lake, with the treasure of air-conditioning on those hot days.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, Central Air

ATV's: Bring your trailers, Closest trail head in Alpena(North Eastern State Trail)

Bathrooms:
Master Bathroom- Loft- Sink, toilet, tub, shower
Main Floor- Sink, toilet, shower
Lower Level- Sink, toilet, shower

Beach/Swimming: You can swim from property. There is a seawall and a dock with a ladder that you can access water from. Water shoes are preferable with the rocky shoreline.

Bedroom Configurations:
Loft- Master Bedroom- King size bed with attached bath
Main Floor- Bedroom #1- Full Bed
Bedroom #2- Full Bed
Lower Level/common area- King bed


Boats: 4 kayaks(1 person), 1 paddle board

Boat Launch: On Grand Lake

Cable: Yes on main Living room TV

Cell Phone Service: Most major carriers have good service

Coffee Maker: Keurig

Distances:
* Black Mountain Trail System: 50 minutes (47 miles)
* Cheboygan 1 hr(63 miles)
* Headlands Dark-Sky Park: 1 hr 27 min minutes (83 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge 1 hr 22 min min (81 miles)
* Petoskey/Harbor Springs: 1 hr 31 min (84 miles)
* Roger's City: 24 min (23 miles)
* Traverse City: 2 hrs 39 min (138 miles)
* Tunnel of Trees: 1 hr. 41 min(94 miles)


Dock: Yes- There is 16 feet of dock space for your use on the dock.

Drinking Water: Well water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: The fireplaces are not operable at this time.

Fire-pit: Yes

Fishing: Perch, Walleye, Pike, Bass

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.

Golf: Roger City Country Club 17 min (17 mile)

Grill: Propane

Grocery Store:
Seymours Grocery 6.5 miles(7 min)
Meijer 16 miles(22 min)

Hot Tub: Seats 4-6 people. Please shower before and after getting in the hot tub. No glass should be in or around the hot tub area. Chemicals are on hand if anything needs adjusted during your stay.

Internet: Yes, capable of streaming

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases and bath towels.

Parking: Enough room for 4 cars

Pets: Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept 1 dog, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: There are neighbors

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Seniors: There are a few steps getting into property

Televisions:
Main Living- 42" TV with cable plus smart capable
Bedrooms on main floor- Both bedrooms have 50" streaming capable TVs
Lower Level bedroom- 50" Smart TV

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent provided

Wood: Please bring wood to burn

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9743857
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Presque Isle

Located in Presque Isle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dodge Marine & Storage and Grand Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eagle Country Disc Golf Course and Besser Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at APlex Tennis Center or Northern Lights Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Presque Isle, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 19 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 22 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 35 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Parker House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Grand Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Emily Min Hunt Preserve and Long Lake. Rockport State Park and Dodge Marine & Storage are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals

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Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We offer an unparalleled selection of properties across the state-from private islands and large family lodges to peaceful Great Lakes getaways. We specialize in finding your ideal setting, whether it's a social spot where you can enjoy evening fires with neighbors, or a remote retreat where you won't see another soul.
Our philosophy: We work hard so you don't have to. As both owners and property managers for nearly two decades (since our start with Republic island and the Rapid River Lodge), we offer a unique, insider perspective. Our mission is to guarantee our guests a wonderful experience and help our owners maximize their investment. Give us a call, and we'll find the right fit for you!

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