Loving Life at the Lake

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15344 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Black River, MI

Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch
13 min walk
Negwegon State Park
10 min drive
Alcona Township Hall
11 min drive
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
48 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

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

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
13 minutes on foot from Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch and a 4-minute drive from Lake Huron

As a guest of Loving Life at the Lake, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Andrea Bogard

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

4 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

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Loving Life at the Lake Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Marius

Travelled with group

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

8 Aug 2024

Week on the beach

Great location and amenities with this property

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G., Curtice ohio

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C., Flushing

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

Very nice house with great views of Lake Huron.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Annie S.

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

David B.

26 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

28 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

19 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Bradley R.

9 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Karin I.

27 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

11 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

27 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Up north trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

7 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake views

Paradise. Quiet. Beautiful sunrises. Plenty of space for our large family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

10 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

A Piece of Heaven on the Lake

Beautiful! Breath-taking! Absolute perfection! The house is spacious, the lake is beautiful, and the game room is genius! Kitchen is perfect for dinners shared with friends. The porches provide an incomparable lake view! The owners and neighbors are friendly, and the area is so quiet and peaceful. Such a wonderful vacation! We hope to return soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R., Pittsburgh,Pa

14 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and quiet

Great for families lots of room. Clean . Great kitchen. Fun for three generations.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

13 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

We enjoyed the spacious accommodations, access to the lake, the game room, kayaking and of course the camp fires. The notebook of local activities and restaurants was very helpful. Household supplies were appreciated. My only suggestion is add grab bars in the showers and anti slip pads if possible. We have a special needs adult son and it was difficult getting him in the shower, otherwise the showers were wonderful for everyone else.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

19 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

10/10 Excellent

Nola P.

1 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome, private with beautiful views of the lake

Spacious home nestled on a private drive at Lake Huron. Our family had plenty of room to enjoy our time in this beautiful home. The kids enjoyed the game room and spent a good deal of time playing basketball. We loved searching for petoskey stones on the shore and having bonfires.