Title: The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58990000/58989500/58989490/f337a0ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58990000/58989500/58989490/16527712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58990000/58989500/58989490/b3f99497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58990000/58989500/58989490/dd40d6da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58990000/58989500/58989490/5cae2d77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Life Aquatic, a lakefront retreat in Alpena, Michigan. Enjoy kayaking on Lake Huron with the use of 2 kayaks and the boathouse right on the property. Explore downtown Alpena's historic area with shops and restaurants just a short drive away. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102672 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Fireplace - Parking available - Washer - Dryer ## 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. ### 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. GUEST INTERACTION: We have a wonderful local property manager that lives nearby and meets guests in person. After check-in, she is available to address any questions or issues as needed. NEIGHBORHOOD: Alpena is a wonderful and rather affordable getaway to nature and water in northern Michigan! Downtown Alpena is approx. a 10 to 15 minute drive from the house, depending upon where you are going. It has a nice historic downtown area with some excellent restaurants and shops. The area is renowned for beaches, swimming, fishing, kayaking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and exploring the beauty of nature in general! Here are some additional details regarding local activities: \* Boat Rentals: We have had several guests ask about boat rentals in the Alpena area. We would suggest contacting Dodge Marine in Alpena if you are interested in boat rentals. \* Ice Fishing: Ice fishing is a popular winter sport in the area. Please visit www . icefishingalpena . com for more information on local ice fishing. \* Snowmobiling: There is a wonderful 70-mile snowmobiling trail runs from downtown Alpena to Cheboygan, and then continues either north to Mackinac City or south to Gaylord. Maps of this trail are available online. GUEST ACCESS: Guests have access to the entire property, including the boathouse. The only thing that is off-limits to guests is the apartment that is attached to the boathouse. THE SPACE: There are a few other items that we should mention regarding this vacation rental property: \* The lake bottom in front of the house is rather mucky, so for swimming we recommend going to one of the nearby public beaches, which are less than a 10-minute drive from the house. (Right in front of the lake wall, the lake is also approx. 3 feet deep. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH CHILDREN!) \* There is a separate small apartment on the property that is attached to the boathouse and is used by the property owner. At any time it is possible that the property owner may be staying in the boathouse apartment. \* The vacation house is pet-friendly and up to 2 dogs are permitted. Cats are not allowed. For other pets or more than 2 dogs, please discuss things with us first. \* The vacation home includes high-speed Wi-Fi. There is also a streaming television provided. \* There is a gated entrance (opened and closed by hand) that allows the large yard to be completely fenced in for kids and dogs. \* The house features a modern, large, and well-stocked kitchen with a gas range as well as a gorgeous view of of the lake while cooking. \* There are both indoor and outdoor dining tables for 6 people. \* The vacation home has a front loading washer and dryer in the downstairs bedroom. (The washer and dryer are in the bedroom closet.) \* There is a very nice fire ring with adirondack chairs for having wonderful bonfires and s'mores! \* Although not shown in the photos, there is a charcoal barbeque grill provided. \* The name of this vacation home, The Life Aquatic, derives from the property owner's passion for scuba diving as well as his love for Wes Anderson movies and is an allusion to the 2004 motion picture The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. TRANSIT: We would suggest that guests have their own vehicle. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: (1) WATER LEVEL: Please note that the level of Lake Huron varies significantly. As such, the boat house may or may not be usable by boats depending upon the lake level. If you are interested in using the boat house for your boat, please contact us to discuss water levels and feasibility before making plans to use the boat house. (2) PROPERTY NAME: The name, The Life Aquatic, derives from the property owner's passion for scuba diving as well as his love for Wes Anderson movies. :-) (3) BOAT RENTALS: We have had several guests ask about boat rentals. We would suggest contacting Dodge Marine in Alpena if you are interested in boat rentals. (4) SECURITY CAMERA: There is an exterior security camera at the property. There are no interior cameras though. (5) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 2 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited. (6) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct. (7) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not. (8) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited. ## 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 - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathrobes - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,672 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117620100/117620011/d9cad9b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW LISTING! 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Quiet hours: For the sake of neighbors, guests must be quiet outside between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM. PETS: Up to 2 dogs are allowed. More than 2 dogs or any other kind of pet are both strictly prohibited. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 b728fb2a-7810-4ef5-a161-7eccf30259e1 ## 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%7C45.00959%2C-83.45843&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KWBELVwphLrLNTUf9M9KgFomPMI=) Alpena, MI #### What's nearby - Thunder Bowl Lanes - 7 min drive - 6.2 km - Starlite Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 11 min drive - 10.1 km - Alpena Golf Club - 14 min drive - 11.6 km - Northern Lights Arena - 14 min drive - 11.9 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 - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Life Aquatic - Gorgeous Lakefront Home with Kayaks Included! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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