Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!

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9.8Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
"Wonderful views, enjoyed the hot tub . "
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)

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8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 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
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

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

Amenities at Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Wonderful views, enjoyed the hot tub .
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
We enjoyed our stay at this property! It’s centrally located between Alpena and Rogers City, making it easy to explore both towns and take in the natural beauty of Presque Isle. The large deck overlooking the water was a highlight and having access to the dock was a bonus! While the kitchen was smaller than expected, the home was well-equipped and comfortably accommodated our group of 8.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Beautiful house and lake. We rented a boat from the nearby marina which allowed us to enjoy the sand bar that is a short boat ride away from the dock. This is our second time staying here and while I felt it wasn’t as clean as the last time it is still a superb rental property.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Beautiful lakehouse.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!. 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 Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake! 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 Rapid Retreat : Lake Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape on Grand Lake!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.