Titre : Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan – Avis, offres et photos 2026 | Expedia.ca [Afficher tous les hébergements](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Maison entière # Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan Propriété de vacances à Oscoda avec une cuisine et un patio ## Galerie de photos de l’hébergement Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan ![Terrain de l’hébergement ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57118300/57118208/60e0556a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrain de l’hébergement ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57118300/57118208/419f7ba2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 chambres, coffre-fort, fer et planche à repasser, Wi-Fi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57118300/57118208/180-029b7237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Réfrigérateur, four à micro-ondes, un four, surface de cuisson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57118300/57118208/180-e56f306a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Téléviseur, livres](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57118300/57118208/180-972deb97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Aperçu - Emplacement - Commodités - Politiques ## Avis 10 Exceptionnel ### Maison entière 2 chambres1 salle de bain6 personnes ## Commodités populaires - Cuisine - Laveuse - Sécheuse - Climatisation - Espace extérieur - Stationnement disponible ## Ajoutez des dates pour connaître les prix Arrivée Départ Voyageurs ## À propos de cet hébergement ### Hébergement entier Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe. ### Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan Socrates Place Resort is a beautifully appointed upscale resort located on the scenic Van Etten Lake in Oscoda, Michigan. Van Etten Lake is a year round all sports Lake for boating, fishing, kayaking, jet skiing, canoeing, water skiing, tubing, swimming, ice fishing and snowmobiling. Relax dockside or by the fire pit in your comfortable Adirondack chair while roasting hot dogs or s’mores and watch the beautiful sunset over the lake. View the bald eagles that fly overhead or watch the mallard ducks and her babies as they feed at our mallard sanctuary. Tie up your own boat, jet skis (boat, jet skis, and motor bike rentals are available in the Oscoda area) or kayak to the dock, or wait for Jim and Joy to take you out for a cruise on the lake on their pontoon boat -- "Socrates Place." The extended dock has a comfortable bench with dock umbrellas and fishing holders so that you can relax and fish. If you are new to fishing, Jim will provide you with fishing poles, equipment and bait. End your day of dreams and happiness with a swim in the crystal clear waters of sandy bottom Van Etten Lake. The Resort is a fully furnished and newly remodeled private resort (all new furnishings including new beds, refrigerator, stove and microwave, bedding and linens). Two dining tables with chairs will provide your family with plenty of space for your meals. Two fully furnished bedrooms provide magnificent new queen size beds with new linens and new Berber carpets. The fully furnished living room includes a new Samsung 32” 720p LED HDTV, with cable and WiFi service. The living room sofa pulls out for a comfortable queen size bed. Cook your freshly caught fish (perch, bass, walleye, northern pike and other pan fish) in the fully appointed kitchen that includes a new refrigerator with freezer, electric stove and oven, microwave oven, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, pots and pans, mixer, dishes, glasses, omelet maker, waffle maker, baking ware, cutlery, steak knives, and cutting board. Crock pot, bread maker and other speciality items will be added to the resort with vacationer requests. A new furnace provides a cool or warm resort, along with a new hot water tank, and ceiling fans in each room provide overall comfort for your relaxing stay. A laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, (and laundry soap included), provides you with the convenience of a care-free vacation. City water and Culligan Filtered water are provided for our guests. Relax on your private patio with a table and two shade umbrellas, and view the lake while you listen to the peaceful sounds of nature. Yard games, for example, bean bag toss are provided for our guests. We have two new kayaks on the property which are available for half or full day rental. The kayaks are a Triton 100 sit-on-top, and an Envoy 106 sit-on-top tandem kayak. We provide the life jackets and the paddles. Two grills are available for outdoor cooking. The fire pit by the lakeside is also your private area for building a fire and relaxing. Lumberman’s Monument, the scenic Au Sable River, and the shores of Lake Huron with the beautiful Oscoda Beach which provides sandy beaches and water that stays shallow for quite a distance for children’s safety, picnic areas with grills, a playground, bathroom facilities, basketball hoops, a skateboard ramp, free movies on the beach, arts and crafts shows in the summer, and a scenic pier are just a quick five minute drive away. The Huron-Manistee National Forests are 9 minutes away for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, picnics, nature and bird-watching, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing, and down hill skiing. Deer and duck hunting in season are popular attraction in the area. Eagle Run Trails runs along the south shore of the Au Sable River where 7 miles of trails are available for vacationers in both the summer and winter months. The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon Race takes place the last weekend of July and is a 120 mile canoe race from Grayling to Oscoda. The YMCA campground Nissokone is on Lake Van Etten and several of our Socrates Place Resort guests have been families whose children are at the camp having fun. Be sure to travel the River Road Scenic Byway where you will discover Foote Dam and Champagne Hill with panoramic river scenery and bald eagles, and interpretative signs in the area to tell you about the natural history of the area, and how the Forest Service protects the habitat of the bald eagle. Take a cruise on the River Queen paddleboat and view swans, bald eagles, mallard ducks, turtles, and geese on the Au Sable River. Visit Wurtsmith Air Base Museum where you will learn the history of the Wurtsmith Air Base (slated to become the new Air Space Rocket Launcher facility), visit the Veterans Memorial, and stop by the Park Rangers Station at the entrance to Wurtsmith where you can get free maps and guides of the area that will show you hiking, biking, swimming, fishing areas, and snowmobile trails, in the National Forests. Visit Largo Springs which features viewing decks and boardwalk paths though the natural springs. Visit the Tawas Point Lighthouse on Tawas Bay on Lake Huron for a tour of the Victorian-era lighthouse, a gift shop, swimming, foot and bike paths through the park, and picnic areas. Visit Newmann Street in Tawas for a day of shopping in unique boutiques, gift shops, speciality shops, candy shops, and restaurants.Tawas City hosts numerous festivals throughout the year including a jazz fest, wine fest, chill cook off, car show, and fishing fest. And In September, the Paul Bunyan Festival is held in Oscoda, and the Harrisville Art Fair is held in Harrisville just north of us. In the fall, the tree leaves change-of-color is a beautiful display that you don't want to miss! For the avid golfer, there are several well-groomed golf courses in the area. Mackinac Island is 117 miles from Socrates Place Resort. Also nearby are grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping and restaurants, as well as coffee shops and ice cream parlors complete your dream vacation at Socrates Place Resort on beautiful Van Etten Lake. Come visit Socrates Place Resort; we promise you that you will return again!! ## Commodités de l’hébergement ### Plage - Chaises longues sur la plage - Serviettes de plage ### Internet - Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi ### Stationnement et transport - Stationnement sur place ### Cuisine - Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts - Bouilloire électrique - Cafetière-théière - Épices - Essuie-tout - Four - Four à micro-ondes - Grille-pain - Mélangeur - Réfrigérateur - Surface de cuisson ### Restauration - Table de salle à manger ### Chambres - 2 chambres - Draps fournis ### Salle de bain - 1 salle de bain - Douche - Papier de toilette - Savon - Séchoir à cheveux - Serviettes fournies - Shampooing ### Lieux de séjour - Salle à manger séparée - Salle de séjour - Table de salle à manger ### Divertissement - Jeux - Livres - Téléviseur ### Espaces extérieurs - Barbecue - Foyer - Jardin - Meubles extérieurs - Patio ### Buanderie - Installations de buanderie - Laveuse ### Confort - Chauffage - Climatisation ### Animaux de compagnie - Aucun animal de compagnie autorisé ### Accessibilité - Hébergement non-fumeurs ### Services et commodités - Coffre-fort - Fer et planche à repasser ### Activités - Kayak - Vélos - Baignade à proximité - Cyclisme à proximité - Golf à proximité - Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité ### Dispositifs de sécurité - Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.) - Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.) - Trousse de premiers soins - Extincteur - Verrou de sûreté ### Information générale - Jardin - Vélos ## Hébergements similaires ![Extérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117784200/117784188/0766dd21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seven Oaks at Bass Lake - Beautiful Lakefront Getaway with Dock and Canoe! 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Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique. ### Animaux de compagnie Les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas autorisés. ### Enfants et lits supplémentaires Les enfants sont bienvenus. ### Événements Aucun événement autorisé ### Fumeurs/non-fumeurs Interdis de fumer ## Renseignements importants ### À savoir Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement. Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée. Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits. L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage. L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement. Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de premiers soins et une serrure à pêne dormant. Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation. ### Hébergement également appelé Vrbo Property ## À propos du quartier ![Carte](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.45849,-83.340294&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sdknGxkt%7BN%3FS%3FW%3FS%40W%3FU%40S%40W%40S%40UBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBSDSBUDSDSBSDUDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFQFQFSHQFQHQFQHOHQHQHOHOHOJOHOJOJMJMHOJMJMLMJKJMJKLMJKLKLKLIJKLILILILGLINGLGLILGNGLENELENELENCNCLENCNANCLCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40NBLBN%40NBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDNFLDLFLHNFLFLHLFLJLFLHLJLHJJLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLJNJLJLHNJNHNHNHNJNHPHPFNHPFPHPFPFRFPHPDRFPFRDRFRDRDRDTDRBRDRDTBRBRBTBTBRBTBV%40R%40T%40TBR%3FV%40R%40T%3FV%40R%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FVARAT%3FTCTATARATCVCRCTCTCRCRCTETEPCTERETERERGREPGRGREPIRGPGRGPINGPIRGNINIPKPILIPINKNINKLKLKNKLKJKLKLKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMJMFMHMHMHMFOFMHMDMDOFMDODMDODODMBOBODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOCMGOEMEOGMEMIMGOGMIMIMGMIMKKIMKMKMKKKMKKKKMKKMMKMKMIOKMKMKOIOKOIQIMIQIOIQIOGSIOGQIQGSGQGSGQGSESGQESGSESEUCSEUEQCUEUCSCSCUCUCSAUAWCSAUAUAUAU%3FSAW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b3O-aHFCKwYupJpTMDNl5PDR5pY=) Oscoda, MI #### À proximité - Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course \- 6 min en voiture \- 6.1 km - Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course \- 6 min en voiture \- 6.1 km - Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course \- 11 min en voiture \- 9.0 km - Harrisville State Park \- 22 min en voiture \- 28.0 km - Plage de Harrisville State Park Beach \- 26 min en voiture \- 29.5 km #### Transport - Alpena, Michigan (APN-Aéroport régional d'Alpena County) : à 60 min en voiture #### Restaurants - ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬5 min en voiture - ‪Hilltop Saloon - ‬6 min en voiture - ‪Mancino's Featuring Rob's BBQ & RDSJ Catering - ‬2 min en voiture - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min en voiture - ‪Blue Collar - ‬19 min à pied ## Foire aux questions ### Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie? ### Combien coûte le stationnement à Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan? ### À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan? ### À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan? ### Où se situe Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan? ## Avis pour Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan ## Avis ### Exceptionnel Tous les avis affichés proviennent de vraies expériences de clients. Seuls les voyageurs qui ont réservé un séjour avec nous peuvent soumettre un avis. Nous vérifions les avis et publions tous les avis, positifs ou négatifs, qui respectent nos directives. [Plus de renseignements](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 – Excellent 52 8 – Bien 2 6 – Acceptable 0 4 – Médiocre 0 2 – Terrible 0 ### 10 Propreté ### 10 Emplacement ### 10 Écoresponsabilité ### 10 État et installations de l’hébergement ## Avis ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Tiberiu M. 1 sept. 2025 Points forts : Propreté Great location everything was perfect ##### Tiberiu M. Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### harry c. 19 août 2025 Points forts : Propreté Wonderful host and very responsive. We enjoyed our week-long stay. ##### harry c. Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Sarah G. 9 août 2025 Points forts : Propreté Beautiful little cottage with an amazing view. Bring your fishing rods. We caught some fish on Lake Van Etten. We swam in the water which was nice. There are stairs to get in and out of the water and when you go out towards the middle of lake the bottom is sand. Bring a roku stick as cable is provided. Washer and Dryer. Large kitchen. Plenty of pillows, sheets, blankets, towels etc. The hosts are wonderful! P.S. the train comes 2x at night. ##### Sarah G. Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Jeffrey B. 2 août 2025 Points forts : Propreté #### Excellent stay . Beautiful site. Accommodations were great! Beautiful home. So many of your needs were already established in the house like furniture, utensils towels anything you might need. The host was on site but gave you your freedom and space to enjoy your time which was greatly appreciated. Highly recommend!!! ##### Jeffrey B. Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Debby M. 30 juill. 2025 Points forts : Propreté #### Splendid Stay! Property is clean, well equipped, grounds are meticulous including a host that cleans up the duck poop several times a day! I can’t recommend this place enough and Joy was a j-o-y!!! You won’t be disappointed! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e007e3ac-d4ae-4963-b317-75df49c7d14d-1753915314468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Debby M. Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### alissa M. 14 juill. 2025 Points forts : Propreté #### Peaceful and comforting Felt the care of the owners. Perfect spot for our family trip. ##### alissa M. Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Charlene B. 7 juill. 2025 Points forts : Propreté #### Amazing We could not be happier about our stay. EVERYTHING was gorgeous! Im already thinking of booking for the next available weekend! ##### Charlene B. Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Kathy C. 29 juin 2025 Points forts : Propreté #### Oscoda The location was perfect Plenty of amenities in the kitchen and enjoyed the kayaks ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/96fbeeb7-e145-42ae-b35a-e076c7b5403f-1751216821796.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/631d2e73-5912-409a-8475-97cdc85f7d5a-1751216824433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kathy C. Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Jeanie S. 23 juin 2025 Points forts : Propreté #### Enjoyed our stay! Joy is an excellent host and made us feel very welcome and comfortable with the little extras, showing us around and being available should we need anything. Living room has a view of the lake with great places to sit outside to enjoy the lake and sunshine. Although we did not use them, nice kayaks are available and would be a fun way to enjoy the lake. ##### Jeanie S. Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Anthony W. 22 août 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### Amazing as always! It was our 5th stay at Socrates Place and it is always amazing. Jim and Joy truly have something special and the fact that they share it with others is incredibly special. ##### Anthony W. Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Traian T. 13 août 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### Exceptional Stay with Thoughtful Hosts! We had an exceptional stay at this beautiful property on Van Etten Lake! The house was spotless and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. Jim and Joy, the amazing hosts, truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They even printed out a lovely welcome sign for our family and surprised the kids with homemade cupcakes—such thoughtful touches that made our stay extra special. Our girls had an absolute blast, especially around the fire pit making s’mores and enjoying some Bestie pops. The fishing experience was a perfect way to unwind and enjoy the serene lake. This property is a true gem, and we’re so grateful for the time we spent here. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable getaway and can’t wait to return! ##### Traian T. Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2024 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Kelly Voyage de couple 5 août 2024 Points forts : Propreté, commodités et état et installations de l’hébergement. This lovely 2 bedroom retreat has everything you could want for a getaway, and more. Quiet setting, yet a lot to do in the area. Perfect blend. The host is very pleasant and accommodating. ##### Kelly Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Crystal D. 22 juill. 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### What a gem ❤️ I recently had the pleasure of staying at this charming house with a perfect location overlooking beautiful Van Ettan lake. The view was absolutely stunning, making it an ideal spot for enjoying morning coffee and watching the sunsets. The house itself was exceptionally clean and cozy, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere. Joy and Jim, our hosts, were nothing short of perfect. They went above and beyond to make our stay special, even welcoming us with delicious cupcakes and fresh flowers upon our arrival. I wish we had enough time to visit with Joy and Jim more. Their hospitality truly made our experience memorable. I highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a relaxing and picturesque getaway. ##### Crystal D. Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2024 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Christopher C. 10 juill. 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### Wonderful Spot & Hosts We had a great time at Socrates Place! It was clean, as described, had a kitchen with a lot of pots and pans, and I was very appreciative of the grill and firewood. I'm very sorry that I forgot to message our hosts about disposing of the coals, and re-covering the grill! Location is great as you get to enjoy the smaller lake front and Lake Huron is just a few miles away. We only spoke with Joy, but she was extremely friendly and helpful, and made us feel very welcome. Check in instructions, and process were the best that I've ever had. Would recommend! ##### Christopher C. Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2024 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Christina L. 2 juill. 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### Very welcoming! Cozy house, well appointed, convenient location. Great hosts that made us feel right at home. We would have stayed longer if they’d had availability! ##### Christina L. Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Tammy W. 27 mai 2024 Points forts : Propreté #### Lovely Cottage This is a cute little cottage on Van Eaten lake in Oscoda, MI. We had a late check-in and the process was easy. Thank you Joy and Jim for making our trip a great experience and very welcoming. They have everything you need and then some. It was very quiet and relaxing and lots to do in the area. We spent a lot of our time fishing at Lake Huron on the pier in Tawas and also fishing at Foote Dam. So many other places to go. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you again! ##### Tammy W. Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2024 ### 8/10 – Bien #### Jennifer S. 3 sept. 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Cozy getaway We loved meeting Jim and Joy, they were very nice and sweet to our boys. We had a great time on our weekend trip. The washer and dryer came in handy with two little ones! The kitchen was stocked with any need we could of had and was super clean! We will Come back for a nice quiet trip without the boys! ##### Jennifer S. Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Kent G. 1 sept. 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Relaxing Get-Away We instantly felt welcomed and right at home, especially when Jim and Joy made a special point of acknowledging our anniversary. The hosts live on the premises, but they are not intrusive. They encouraged us to utilize the property and made themselves available to assist with any need or questions. Parking is very close to the cabin entrance for easy access. We had a private patio to enjoy the view of the lake & the lovely flowers. The towels and linens were very nice, and the kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, cookware, and utensils. There are two dining tables, so my wife had plenty of room to work on crafts projects. They also have a washer/dryer if you need them, as well A/C. We loved watching the ducks, sitting on the pontoon, and building a fire. The amazing Lake Huron beaches are only a 5 min drive and are open to the public. We thoroughly enjoyed Lumberman's Monument dune & trails and Largo Springs. There are quite a few restaurants in Oscoda but be aware that many stores and restaurants aren't open during the middle of the week. It was refreshing not have a long list of check-out tasks, nor threats of fees for every broken rule. Check out was 11am, which makes for a much more pleasant morning than rushing to leave by 10\. We will definitely be back! ##### Kent G. Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Susan T. 22 août 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Socrates Place Review The property was in an excellent place on Lake VanEtten. The owners were very kind and responded to all questions promptly. We relaxed, read books, completed jigsaw puzzles. It was too windy to go out on the pontoon boat, but we enjoyed all the little towns around Oscoda. We would rent Socrates Place again in a heartbeat. ##### Susan T. Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Doreen E. 13 août 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Girls trip Beautiful location. Owners were very helpful. The home was very close to railroad tracks, and trains ran twice during the night. ##### Doreen E. Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Michelle E. 10 août 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Family Trip We had a nice stay. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Nice areas to sit outside and the dock worked good for our boat. My boys enjoyed fishing off the dock. Too many weeds for them to swim near the dock, so we made a few trips to the beach in Oscoda. Owners are very nice and welcoming. ##### Michelle E. Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Sara N., Michigan 29 juill. 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Great family vacation We were so happy with our stay here. The hosts are wonderful, they go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied with everything. We spent most days out and about but came back to a wonderfully comfortable place at the end of the day. We enjoyed fishing off the dock almost every evening. Thank you Jim and Joy for a wonderful family vacation! ##### Sara N. Séjour de 6 nuits en juillet 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Kathy W. 28 juill. 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Long Weekend in Michigan We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and cooking meals on the grill. Kitchen was well stocked with a good variety of cookware and kitchen tools. Nice views of the lake and we enjoyed sitting by the firepit too! Really convenient to the National Forest for some hiking. ##### Kathy W. Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Julie G. 22 juill. 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Wonderful home away from home Jim and Joy are amazing hosts. The home was absolutely clean, comfortable and had everything you needed and stuff you didn’t realize you needed. Very enjoyable sitting outside and enjoying the views. The sunsets are AMAZING. I will stay here again. ##### Julie G. Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2023 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### rick l., frankenmuth,mich usa 17 juill. 2023 Points forts : Propreté #### Ducks were entertaining Everything was awesome, a perfect place. They take good care of you.The owners even came over and wipe outside tables and chairs off after a rain.It is a beautiful little cabin. Neighbor even took pontoon out and gave us a ride around the lake. Had a great time. Rick and Joyce ##### rick l. Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2023