Title: Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views ![Smart TV, fireplace - Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views (Presque Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118560000/118551800/118551754/27151c31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views (Presque Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118560000/118551800/118551754/0df50907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views (Presque Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118560000/118551800/118551754/62f7e356.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views (Presque Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118560000/118551800/118551754/5f9e2e0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views (Presque Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118560000/118551800/118551754/2796813d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views provides laundry facilities and more. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1488 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views Grand Lake Cottage SLEEPS: 8 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 2 DOG-FRIENDLY WATERFRONT ON GRAND LAKE-ALL SPORT SWIMMING ON PROPERTY Grand Lake Cottage is a charming, family-friendly waterfront getaway on beautiful Grand Lake, perfect for swimming, kayaking, and lakeside relaxation. With space to sleep 8 across a main home and two cozy mini cottages, this dog-friendly retreat features a 30-foot dock, two kayaks, a gas fireplace, and a fire pit for evening s'mores. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the bay and explore nearby Alpena or Mackinaw City, all while staying connected with Starlink internet. It's the perfect mix of comfort, nature, and Up North adventure. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Air Conditioning: Mini-split system in main home (provides efficient A/C but is not central air); mini cottages have ceiling fans—one also has a window unit. ATV's: Not allowed on property Bathrooms: Bathroom #1- tub, toilet, sink Bathroom #2- Shower, toilet, tub Outdoor shower with hot and cold water! Beach/Swimming: Shallow Bay swimming Bedroom Configurations: Primary- Queen Secondary- Queen Mini Cottage #1- Queen Mini Cottage #2- Queen Boats: 2 single person kayaks are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day Boat Launch: Grand Lake Marina Sales- 8 min (4.4 miles) Cable: No cable, but TV has streaming. Cell Phone Service: Works well, but can be a bit spotty, use wi-fi calling. Coffee Maker: Keurig single or pot coffee and K-cups are provided. Distances: Alpena- 33 min (26 miles) Cheboygan- 1 hour and 2 min (59 miles) Gaylord- 1 hour and 29 min (88 miles) Mackinaw City- 1 hour and 21 min (74 miles) Dock: There is a 45ft dock and the water is 3ft deep at the end of it. From Memorial Day - Labor Day Drinking Water: There is drinkable well water and a brita filter in the fridge. 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: There is a gas fireplace Fire-pit: Yes. Wood is not provided-please bring your own. Fishing: Bluegill, bullhead Catfish, Northern Pike, Rock bass, etc. Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan. Golf: Rogers City Country Club- 16 min (13 miles) Grill: Electric Grocery Store: Birch Hill Grocery- 11 min (6.2 miles) Erwin Styma Potatoes- 17 min (14 miles) Heat: Mini-split Hunting: Not on the property. Internet/WIFI: Starlink 100 mbps Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels. Parking: 4 cars Pets: 1 Dog allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, 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 cottages next door. 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. Space: A two-level home with 2 mini cottages. Seniors: They are welcome! Televisions: 55" smart Tv Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you! Washer and Dryer: Yes Wood: Not provided. Please bring your own. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,488 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113897200/113897119/9faca610.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Avalon - Charming 4-bedroom, 2-Bathroom Lake House Hillman - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=113897119&PinnedHotelID=113897119&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92080000/92070800/92070734/b376e3f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FOUR SEASON LAKE FRONT HOME - FAMILY HOLIDAYS Alpena - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=92070734&PinnedHotelID=92070734&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38440000/38436500/38436493/68cccee5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunken Lake Cottage, w/ 2 Kayaks, Paddle Boat and Canoe Posen - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 114 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=38436493&PinnedHotelID=38436493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115890000/115888400/115888363/da396548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake|King|Kayaks|Game room|Firepit|AC|Dock Alpena - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=115888363&PinnedHotelID=115888363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61490000/61486300/61486222/4854d508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### All-Season Waterfront Home on SE Hubbard Lake! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 977251 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.32236%2C-83.53608&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NW6dJdLgvJswwsEryE-EM8OaMdo=) Presque Isle, MI #### What's nearby - Allen Island \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 km - Grand Lake \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 km - Thompson's Harbor State Park \- 4 min drive \- 3.3 km - Fletcher-Gilchrist Park \- 4 min drive \- 3.7 km - Beach House Park \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sand Bay Trading Co & Woody’s Grand Lake - ‬4 min drive - ‪Daily Limit - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Portage - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Grand Lake Daily Limit - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views? ### What time is check-out at Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views? ### Where is Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Grand Lake Cottage- Wake Up to Spring on Grand Lake – Fresh Air, Fresh Views Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi I. Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Rooms were clean and decorated very cute. ##### Brandi I. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025