Title: Rapid Retreat - Golden Leaves, Crisp Air & Cozy Comfort Await You! - 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 # Rapid Retreat - Golden Leaves, Crisp Air & Cozy Comfort Await You! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88255000/88254979/e562105e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88255000/88254979/81fecde0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88255000/88254979/8d5d984a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88255000/88254979/4ec3721c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88255000/88254979/7e81c483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Rapid Retreat - Golden Leaves, Crisp Air & Cozy Comfort Await You!, you can look forward to a firepit, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Adventurous travelers may like the paddleboards at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82758 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace ## 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. ### Rapid Retreat - Golden Leaves, Crisp Air & Cozy Comfort Await You! 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 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### 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 - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Paddleboard - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,758 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118560000/118551800/118551754/d9e57682.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Lake Cottage- A Peaceful Fall Escape to Alpena's Shores Presque Isle - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=118551754&PinnedHotelID=118551754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101310000/101306900/101306826/e02e8a2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Point Peninsula Lake House Presque Isle - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=101306826&PinnedHotelID=101306826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73100000/73097400/73097304/318a3e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Lake Gem with Private Boat Slip and Grills! 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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 560302 ## 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%7C45.25511%2C-83.47810&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Nsozw6IXOCKsPJMeiw9z7kRqCIQ=) Presque Isle, MI #### What's nearby - Grand Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Rockport State Park - 6 min drive - 7.7 km - Long Lake County Park - 8 min drive - 9.4 km - Beach House Park - 16 min drive - 21.4 km - Northern Lights Arena - 22 min drive - 28.9 km #### Getting around - Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Parker House - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sandbar & Grill - ‬12 min drive - ‪Daily Limit - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hideaway - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Portage - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rapid Retreat - Golden Leaves, Crisp Air & Cozy Comfort Await You! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rapid Retreat - Golden Leaves, Crisp Air & Cozy Comfort Await You!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rapid Retreat - Golden Leaves, Crisp Air & Cozy Comfort Await You!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rapid Retreat - Golden Leaves, Crisp Air & Cozy Comfort Await You! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Grand Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Emily Min Hunt Preserve. 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