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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8256.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Presque Isle, MI
  • Grand Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Long Lake County Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rockport State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Main Floor

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom in Loft

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

attached to Master Bedroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Rapid Retreat(Presque Isle)-Savor the First Warm Days of the Year – Relax by the Water!

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 2 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 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 manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Presque Isle

Located in Presque Isle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dodge Marine & Storage and Grand Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Arzo Sports and Fun Park and Eagle Country Disc Golf Course. Besser Museum and Northern Lights Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Presque Isle, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Lake County Park - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Rockport State Park - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Beach House Park - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 18 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parker House Restaurant Motel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand Lake Daily Limit - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Portage Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rapid Retreat(Presque Isle)-Savor the First Warm Days of the Year – Relax by the Water! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rapid Retreat(Presque Isle)-Savor the First Warm Days of the Year – Relax by the Water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rapid Retreat(Presque Isle)-Savor the First Warm Days of the Year – Relax by the Water!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rapid Retreat(Presque Isle)-Savor the First Warm Days of the Year – Relax by the Water! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Grand Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Emily Min Hunt Preserve. Dodge Marine & Storage and Long Lake County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne G., Ada

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

I Really Can't Say Enough Good Things About Rapid Retreat!

We have stayed at ** many** VRBO rentals over the years and the Rapid Retreat definitely goes in our FAVORITES bucket! The cottage is very beautiful, updated, and is filled with everything you will need to make your stay comfortable. Everything is clean and tidy. The large deck provides a great place for morning coffee with a beautiful view of the lake. We enjoyed using the new kayaks to explore the lakeshore, and sitting by the campfire almost every night. Plenty of room for our family. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliana V.

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

Absolutely enjoyed our stay

This is the first trip in 11 years to have a family vacation. We all had a great time. The home was perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Michigan Getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay with a beautiful view of the lake, and comfortable accommodations at this property. There was plenty of room for our family if 8, including three children 6 and under.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dale V.

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

Rapid Retreat

Very nice. Boat dock not very good in the high winds we had
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Grand Lake lake home

This property was wonderful and accommodated our group of 7 well (three couples, one single). We thoroughly enjoyed the view, which was spectacular from the main floor and upstairs master as well as the lower level. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped and designed, and the bathrooms were well beyond our expectations. The exterior had several areas for seating and enjoying the night sky. I would highly recommend this property. The property management was quick to respond to our inquiries/requests and even dropped off a drip coffee pot for us because we don't appreciate a keurig (too much waste)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Grand Lake Retreat was a treat

Property managers were outstanding. Communication was flawless. The home had spectacular views and was very well appointed for longer stays. Outdoor areas were beautiful. All in all a top notch northern Michigan vacation home. We would stay here again if visiting the area in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals

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Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 17 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests