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The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!

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A deck with a view of a body of water, featuring a table and two chairs. - The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! (Alpena)
A two-story house with a blue exterior, a covered front porch, and a visible garage. - The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! (Alpena)
A two-story house with a blue exterior and a covered porch. There are three blue Adirondack chairs on the front lawn. - The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! (Alpena)
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a chandelier. There is a kitchen area with white cabinets and a blue accent wall. - The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! (Alpena)
A view through a window of a patio area with a lawn, blue chairs, and a fire pit. - The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! (Alpena)
The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!

  • This is a gorgeous lakefront vacation rental home that is right on Lake Huron in Alpena, Michigan! It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and sleeps 10. It has a large and gated yard for kids and dogs to play! The rental of the house also includes the use of 2 kayaks and the use of the boathouse on the property, so you can walk out the front door and immediately be in your boat and on the lake! Please note that a liability waiver must be signed before using the boathouse and/or the kayaks.

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About the area

Located in Alpena, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Thunder Bay Theater and Alpena Civic Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Thunder Bowl Lanes and Lee's Miniature Golf. Laser Team Challenge and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Visit our Alpena travel guide
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Alpena, MI

What's nearby

  • Bay View Park
    9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse
    14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Northern Lights Arena
    15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Grand Lake
    30 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Subway
    10 min drive
  • Culver's
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • The Old Polish Corner
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Huron and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Thunder Bowl Lanes. Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and Starlite Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax and enjoy the lake with the family. Property description is exactly as listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot on the lake

Wonderful spot on the lake, great house - will stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

Really enjoyed our stay.. view were gorgeous 💕
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I (and our dog) enjoyed our stay at Life Aquatic! Very clean and conveniently located home! It was perfect for our lighthouse, fossil, and rock hunting vacation. The views of the water were really nice from the kitchen and main upstairs bedroom, and we were lucky to have a warm and sunny day to pull some patio furniture out from the boat house to enjoy! We had fun playing the card games and Sega Genesis system at night! The hot water heater capacity left a little to be desired for showers, but it definitely didn't spoil our time. Overall a positive experience at the home and with the property manager!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Sunrises

Great location, well stocked home. Sunrises and wildlife were spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

Awesome property. Loved the fenced in yard and lake views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alpena23

Excellent location
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life Aquatic

Great property for a family trip with large yard and great view of Lake Huron.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful location, country setting yet close to town. House was very clean. Property Manager was very nice and quickly responded. Perfect house for our family to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent time

We had an awesome stay at The Life Aquatic. We enjoyed the kayaks, lawn games, and fire pit. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home

love staying here. several rooms with several beds. overall the place was pretty clean but there were a few pillows that had marks on them and had dog hairs. other than that, i’d recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at the beautiful home this past weekend! We were able to get on the lake, do some hiking, some fishing, and had a few bonfires complete with s'mores! The beds and linens were very comfortable and the grounds were very conducive for our family and our dog. We loved all the different areas to spend time together for meals, and games. We look forward to spending time at your home next year. The hosts were very helpful and always available when we had questions. They were very helpful in keeping this home in tip top condition!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

We had a lovely week. The house offered plenty of room for our party of 8, though we spent most of our time outside enjoying the kayaks, games, and sunrises. We enjoyed visiting the town of Alpena as well as Mackinac Island, lighthouses and the state parks for hikes and dark night adventures - BUG SPRAY for outdoor activities is a necessity!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Property with the fenced in yard was exactly what we wanted. Had a great vacation with our two dogs roaming and playing in the yard and swimming in the lake. Home was very well-kept and more spacious than I expected. Property manager was wonderful to deal with. Overall experience was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Life Aquatic in October

This is the 2nd time we've stayed at Life Aquatic and everything was great once again. As pet owners we like that the yard is completely fenced with a gate at the end of the driveway. We did get to see some beautiful fall colors until the rain came. We may be back again for another vacation in the Alpena area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Life Aquatic September 2024

After a rather stressful week before, we had a wonderful relaxing getaway time at Life Aquatic. The view is awesome and the house was exactly what we wanted. Watched the resident egret, 2 pair of trumpet swans and their constant duck companions. The water is perfect for kayaking and paddle boards. Almost no waves. The house is maintained and clean. It's very pet friendly. Our dogs loved the fenced in yard. We highly recommend this place in the Alpena Michigan area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

August of 2024

Your home had nice accommodations, comfortable beds, and a very quiet/peaceful stay. The CO2 sensor went bad during the stay and had to have the batteries removed (replacement batteries did not work as the device was at end of life). The main floor toilet had an internal seal that was in need of replacement and had to be manually reset on occasion as it would not stop running. This really should be repaired prior to the next rental. Other than these two issues, it was a very nice home with sufficient support material to it quite enjoyable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property worked perfectly for our team. Plenty of room to spread out and great location to sit back and relax
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature Lovers Getaway

Beautiful property, communication was excellent. Viewed awesome lightening show from inside the house and eagles , bunnies & turtles…..nature abounds…would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice views from most rooms in the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Everything was just like it was explained. Beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Workers in Alpena

My workers enjoyed the property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Work Stay

Ok place to stay. We didn't get a chance to spend much time in the area and just slept at the house a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location!

We loved watching the wide variety of birds on the bay. Sunrises and sunsets were gorgeous! Cottage is large, clean, and nicely decorated. Property manager and owner were friendly and easy to communicate with. Loved our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a family vacation. We were very happy with the house. It had everything we needed. It was very spacious and comfortable We brought my elderly mother and it was very easy for her to get around. Nice having a main floor bedroom and full bath. We loved sitting outside. Beautiful view and very peaceful. It was close to town and conveniently located to everything we wanted to do. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025