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Loving Life at the Lake

Family-friendly stay near Lake Huron

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Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 153700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Black River, MI
  • Place, Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Negwegon State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Alcona Township Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Black River

In Black River .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Black River vacation home, you'll find Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch and Lake Huron. Also, Negwegon State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Alcona Township Hall is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Negwegon State Park - 13 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Alcona Township Hall - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Dinosaur Gardens Prehistorical Zoo - 27 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Sturgeon Point State Park - 27 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosa's Lookout Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪North Swamp - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Help - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Loving Life at the Lake

NOTICE: City ordinance states that quiet time outdoors must begin at 11 PM. Violation of this ordinance can result in loss of deposit. No fireworks are allowed to be set on the property with the exception of the Fourth of July.

We request that no one feeds the seagulls on the property or at the shore line.

Enjoy a Quiet Beach Retreat in North Eastern Michigan.
This Lake Huron Beach House is located 5 Miles North of Harrisville, and just North of the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse. Pristine sand and stone beach just steps away. This home was newly built in 2018 at 3700sq ft. Contemporary styled beach front home like those found on the Gulf Cost nestled in the trees and natural surroundings of North Eastern Michigan with many wonderful views of the lake from virtually every window of the home.
FIRST FLOOR: Large entry with sitting area and laundry room. Fully equipped kitchen with large walk in pantry. Dining room with seating for 8 and island bar with additional seating for 3. Large DUAL living area with sectional sitting, arm chairs and 65” flat screen wall mounted TV and adjoining conversational seating area with loveseat and two rockers. Walk out deck with ceiling fan just yards from the waters edge. Large bathroom with glass enclosure walk in shower. (lake views from every room)
Bedroom #1 - 1st floor bedroom with two queen size beds.
SECOND FLOOR: Huge DUAL living area with additional sleeping space including one futon, one pullout sofa and one sofa/roll away bed. Another 65” flat screen wall mounted TV and game table finish out this space. Large bathroom with glass enclosure walk in shower and large Jacuzzi tub. Second story walk out deck with plush cozy patio furniture and ceiling fan create the perfect evening lookout point.
Bedroom #2 – 2 Queen size beds
Bedroom #3 – 2 Queen size beds
Bedroom #4 – Master 1 Kingsize bed

GAME ROOM: Flat screen wall mounted TV, Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Foosball, Card table and Seating. Just outside is the 2nd fire pit (Game room is located in separate building behind the garage so the night owls can keep the vacation going without disturbing anyone)
OUTSIDE: In the garage you will find a kayak, paddle boat, beach toys, additional seating that can be taken to the water front, basketball court and outdoor games including cornhole and yard darts.

RV connection and parking pad next to garage

Altogether, a touch of paradise.


No pets

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No children under the age of 16 in the game room without supervision

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Loving Life At The Black River
Loving Life at the Lake Black River
Loving Life at the Lake Private vacation home
Loving Life at the Lake Private vacation home Black River

Frequently asked questions

How close is Loving Life at the Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.3 mi (48-min drive) away from the Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Loving Life at the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Loving Life at the Lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.9 mi (30-min drive) from Harrisville State Park Beach.

Does Loving Life at the Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Loving Life at the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Loving Life at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Loving Life at the Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Loving Life at the Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Loving Life at the Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Loving Life at the Lake to downtown Black River?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Black River.

Loving Life at the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house right on Lake Huron! Our group absolutely loved the house and everything was in really good condition. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Beautiful home and location

Very nice house with great views of Lake Huron.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week on the beach

Great location and amenities with this property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

It was a wonderful place for our family. Beautiful home.

The house is very spacious and we had no trouble sleeping our family and having a wonderful time in the water. Very quiet and pleasant.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

July 4th

Had a great time. Lots of room for our group of 12 & the game room was a bonus to have on cooler nights. A lot of traffic from the neighbors but they were all very friendly. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Great house and great location

This house turned out to be exactly as advertised. Loved the porches and the views of the water. Lots of living space and an excellent kitchen. We were also surprised at the number of good places to eat that weren't too far away. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great week! Upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised with the size. Everything was larger than the pics. The cleanliness was not great. Definitely bring water shoes as the beach and water is all rocks. There is a nice patch of sand for kids to play in further up from the water. Nice quiet setting with beautiful sunrises!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annie S.

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

Spacious home

Very spacious home right on the lake. We enjoyed our time there, but had to leave a few days early because of a family emergwncy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Beautiful sunrises on Lake Huron

The house was very spacious and fit the needs of 15 people. The kitchen worked well for all the cooks. Plenty of games in game room. Very quiet setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Beautiful

Family time is good for the soul but adding the incredible view and calming sounds of the waves was the perfect way for us to unwind from the every day grind. The house was perfect and the outside game area was an added bonus. We can’t thank you enough for sharing this incredible property with us. Rock hunting was the cherry on top for our outdoors loving family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at a remote waterfront Lake Huron house. Bring everything you will need, as you are 30 minutes north of Oscoda and about 30 minutes south of Alpena. There is a dollar general nearby and a wonderful restaurant 10 min north but true shopping is limited. The house is spacious and located just off a rocky shore beach point with great access for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, etc. Recommend bringing drinking water as well. We stayed with 16 guests, 10 children, and had ample space. The separate barn/gameroom was a great addition with all the kids. Would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lake side, good parking. Inventory kinda tired. One of the kayaks couldn't be used. Ping pong table ruined. Knife condition poor.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Amazing home and location!

The pictures of the house don't do it justice. It's better than the photos show. There's TONS of room. We stayed here for a week with our extended family. We had 10 adults and 8 children (6mths -12yrs). We spent the days on the beach exploring the rocks, kayaking the water, and enjoying the decks. The evenings were spent sitting around a fire and playing in the game room. There was enough room for us all to share meals in the kitchen and cook without ever feeling crowded. We were able to put the little kids to bed upstairs and still stay awake downstairs without bothering them. There is enough seating for everyone. The upstairs loft area with the pull out couches is massive. The kitchen has everything you could need when it comes to cooking. The cleaning closet was stocked with everything we needed (even though we brought all our own). There wasn't a pack n play or high chair (but we brough our own so this wasn't an issue). A quick drive down to Harrisville for ice cream, playground, and live music was nice. The nearby dinosaur park was a huge hit with the kids. Alpena was a 30 min drive away for a mid week Meijer trip. There was plenty of extra blankets to use for throw blankets while we sat on the deck in the evening. I wish I could attach photos because it seriously was the best house/location. This house had it all and has TONS of space for large groups to have their own space and still spend time together. We all agreed we would definitely be back. Love this space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Great location, spacious house

Location cannot be beaten - the lake is right there and even though the shoreline is rocky, we really enjoyed the water. We all got water shoes before arriving and that was enough to allow kids and adults to enjoy the water. We also used the paddle boat and floats - appreciated that we didn't have to bring our own! The house was spacious! The upstairs living room was such a bonus with young kids as we could really spread out. Great communication with the property manager and owner. As others have shared, it's clear some of the neighbors don't like renters but as long as you follow the rules, drive slow, and mind your own business, you should be fine. The kitchen could use some larger bowls and a cookie sheet, but nothing that kept us from enjoying the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Beautiful Views

We had so much fun. The house is beautiful and the view everyday is breathtaking. Owner was easy to reach and everything with checking in was smooth. Lots to do with rock hunting and using all the games in the garage. Just keep in mind the water is all rocks but a beach is close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

A great place to come together

A beautiful site, lakeside with the rising sun. The furnishings and appliances were just fine. Four related families with pleasant accommodations. Lots of room. Although the beach, like most of Lake Huron, is rock covered that is where the children spent most of their time in various kayaks and floats. A state park is a short drive for those needing sand. The game room was popular and provided a separate place for friendly, family competition. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

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

Great view!! Overall a good stay

Pros: Overall we enjoyed our stay at the house. The view and proximity to the water is absolutely outstanding. We made good use out of the kayaks and spent a lot of time rock hunting, cooked many meals in the large kitchen and had dinner together and played games at the dining table every evening. The bedrooms are all large and the beds were comfortable. The area was fantastic for birding and the neighbors were all friendly. The owner was responsive to messages. The fire pit on the beach made for scenic marshmallow roasting and late night stargazing. Cons (and FYIs): The internet connection is pretty bad (for anyone that might need to do remote work while at the house). The house didn’t appear to be truly deep cleaned and the game room was definitely not cleaned since the last people stayed there. Some of the amenities we were expecting in the game room were lacking. For instance, half of the bean bags for corn hole had holes in them, and the basketballs were mostly deflated. But still a lot of other toys to get into! There is also no longer a second fire pit by the game room. The biting flies were bad a couple days we were there. That’s the reality of this part of northern Michigan tho! Just be advised. The water pressure is pretty bad, and the water very much tastes like well water so bring your own bottles if that’s not your cup of tea. We also weren't able to use the soaking tub bc the seal wasn’t airtight and allowed the water to drain before it would fill. Note that the nearby “town” of black river doesn’t really exist. Harrisville does have a few small stores. So bring most everything you’ll need with you to the house. Overall: The house is big for large families, and has the MOST beautiful view of the lake, but for the price I was expecting a bit more attention to detail. But I’d consider renting here again especially if the owner addressed some of the concerns above.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

2021 The Ville Girls

The house is gorgeous. Very spacious. Fully stocked kitchen and spices. The decks are large and the beach location is perfect. It’s extremely rocky so not ideal for sunning and swimming, but perfect for searching for Petoskey stones, having a bonfire, and enjoying a book while listening to the waves hit the shore. This is our annual girls weekend. We go somewhere new each year and this house, by far, was the nicest. Large spaces for us to talk and play games each evening. We had a great time and made memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

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

Family lakeside vacation

Beautiful setting and plenty of living space in the home. The whole family was able to enjoy all of the outside toys - kayaks, paddle boat, pool table, foosball, ping pong, corn hole games. We had a campfire every night ! Lots of memories made here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Overall it went well

House is nicely sized for larger groups, the pole barn was a huge plus for our trip. It rained a few days on us. If you can get past the neighbors flexing their year round “resident muscle” and don’t mind a very rocky beach.. you’ll have a good time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin I.

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

Beautiful location

Dishwasher was broken, toaster was in poor shape, wash cloths should be replaced ,no ping pong balls, or cue balls for pool table. Minor problems that did not prevent us from having a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

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

Good time in the big blue house - Sep19-26, 2020

Our family of 9, ages 6 months to 70+ had a good time here. We enjoyed the quiet location, the newly built home fully stocked with kitchen wares. The spacious 4 bedrooms and 2 living rooms. We enjoyed walking + biking in the low traffic area. The children enjoyed the game room everyday. We totally enjoyed our stay at the big blue house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

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

Up north trip

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Plan on coming back next summer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Lake views

Paradise. Quiet. Beautiful sunrises. Plenty of space for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

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

Mid August Weekly Stay

Overall the house is in excellent condition. We had multiple couples stay through out the week and there was no lack of space for sleeping or just hanging out. The view of the lake is excellent and we were able to hear waves every night we slept. It is a very quiet neighborhood with no road noise or disturbing interaction with surroundings. We kayaked every day and actually were able to "surf" the waves on several days just off shore. The house is only 30 steps to the water. We had a fire several nights with no one disturbing us or creating noise. We used the paddle boat and kayaks. All in good shape. We used the game room one day only, just because we preferred to be outside! Pros: Quiet area with friendly interaction with people walking by or checking out the water. Excellent condition of the house, everything is new. Plenty of space. Cute and quiet downtown. Cons: The high lake level has reduced the sandy beach area. Be sure and bring water shoes for swimming and water access. It would have been nice to have a few more beach chairs. The kitchen could use a few more serving type dishes, as we only found one bowl for serving.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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