A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together

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Private kitchen
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Redwood Retreat coffee bar
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10.0Outstanding
(22 Ratings)
"Very beautiful place with great scenery!!! House was equipped for all our needs for a great weekend with family!!! "
Meghan W.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(22 Ratings)

House in Oscoda Township, MI

13 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

This home was created for people who want to spend time together without feeling crowded.

The layout is intentionally generous, balancing shared spaces with quiet places to step away. Guests often comment on how quickly the house settles into “home”—how easy it is to relax, cook real meals, and simply be present once everyone arrives.

Mornings are calm. Evenings unfold naturally. The house supports connection without effort and rest without retreating.

The Home
This is a spacious, thoughtfully designed lakefront home that works exceptionally well for families, multi-generational groups, and friends traveling together. The layout allows everyone to spread out comfortably while still gathering easily.

Guests consistently mention how welcoming the home feels—comfortable rather than delicate, lived-in rather than sterile.

“It has a comfortable feeling like you are truly welcome there—not uptight or sterile.”

The living areas are designed for real use: conversation, games, shared time, and unhurried evenings.

Kitchen & Shared Meals
The kitchen is fully stocked and designed for actual cooking, not just light prep. Seating, flow, and workspace support shared meals and lingering conversations.

This is something guests call out repeatedly:
“The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed.”
“We cooked every night and didn’t feel limited at all.”

Many guests note that once they arrive, they don’t feel the need to leave.

Sleeping & Comfort
Beds are frequently praised for comfort, and bedrooms offer privacy and quiet after full days together. The home sleeps large groups without feeling like everyone is stacked on top of each other.

“Plenty of room. We never felt crowded, even with a large group.”

Bathrooms are clean, well-maintained, and stocked for convenience.

Outdoor Space
The outdoor areas extend the livability of the home. The yard, patio, dock, and fire pit provide space to gather or step away depending on the moment.

Spring brings peaceful mornings and returning wildlife. Summer brings long evenings and time spent outside together. The lakefront setting is calm and private, making it easy to relax without outside distractions.

For Families & Groups
Families appreciate the space, layout, and kid-friendly design. Adults appreciate the quiet, comfort, and ability to relax without managing the house. It works equally well for celebrations, reunions, and simply staying put together.

“Perfect for our family gathering.”
“We made so many memories here.”

What Guests Say Most Often
“The photos don’t do this house justice.”
“It exceeded our expectations.”
“Everything was thought of.”
“We didn’t want to leave.”

Guests also consistently mention responsive, attentive hosting and clear communication before and during their stay.

This is a home for guests who value comfort, space, and meaningful time together more than flash. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll feel at ease here.

Other things to note:
This property has special local compliance requirements, which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $40 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.

To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.

If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!

Amenities at A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Oscoda Township, MI


Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(22 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Very beautiful place with great scenery!!! House was equipped for all our needs for a great weekend with family!!!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
The attention to detail was impeccable ! The Communication was concise ! A wonderful stay, would definitely return!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
3 families had a great time at this beautiful beach house for a long weekend. The weather was windy and rainy but the owners have stocked the house with a lot of comfort and recreational amenities so the weather was never an issue. The hosts rate an A.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
My wife and I, along with our three daughters, their spouses and our grandchildren have been using VRBO for our annual family vacations. We have been in Charlevoix, Traverse City, South Haven, Lewiston, Saugatuck and Louisville, Kentucky to name a few our destinations. This year we decided to try the sun rise side of Michigan and are glad we did. The property we chose is the Redwood Retreat on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, MI. The property was immaculate with all the amenities a family would need. The lake was used for swimming, fishing and using the supplied kayaks. There was plenty of room for 7 adults and four grandkids. We are a family who loves to cook and everything we needed to prepare our meals was there. The individual temperature controls in each bedroom was a bonus. We had movie night and game night in the sunroom, and spent a third night enjoying a bonfire by the Lake. This place is perfect for family fun. There is plenty to do in Oscoda area, including nearby golf. We played Serradella at Lakewood Shores, just minutes from the Retreat.Out of all the places we stayed at, this one is the only one that gets 5 stars. We are planning to return next year. We would like to thank our hosts, Mary and Matt for all the information they supplied about the home and area! Thank you!M. L. Witkowski

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at A Spacious Lakefront Home Designed for Real Gatherings and Time Together?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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