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Remodeled! Enjoy the tranquility of a lakefront cottage on Van Etten Lake!

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Beach towels
Living area
Exterior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oscoda, MI
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Oscoda

In Oscoda .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Au Sable River and Lake Huron.
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What's nearby

  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - 34 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 38 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Desi's Taco Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ausable Inn - ‬14 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.

Remodeled! Enjoy the tranquility of a lakefront cottage on Van Etten Lake!

The "New Retreat" is your perfect cozy getaway nestled on Van Etten Lake, fully updated with all the amenities - A/C,
Wi-Fi, private dock access, new steps to the water, and a new deck overlooking the water. This cottage underwent a re-model in Spring 2022 to accommodate up to 6 overnight guests with two bedrooms and one full bath. All new windows added in 2024. Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances. You will find a Smart TV in the living room as well as a sunroom overlooking the water for all your lake views! Relax outdoors on your private deck or park your water toys on your private dock. You will find all you need for a relaxing getaway in Northern Michigan at The New Retreat!

Property manager

Dorene

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Remodeled! Enjoy the tranquility of a lakefront cottage on Van Etten Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wes P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Host and a Great Place to stay
Everything was great. Communication was top notch. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront Cottage-great stay!!
Dorene was a very responsive host! This property has everything needed for a great stay. We enjoyed our time in Oscoda and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Great VRBO. Everything about the place was very comfy. Plenty of room for 5 women. Beautiful yard and convenient location if wanting to venture out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!!
This cottage is so cute and cozy. Love the decor. The cottage has everything you might need. It’s a 12 minute drive to a beautiful beach on Lake Huron. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to relax and unwind while seeing magnificent Lake Huron
All 4 of us enjoyed the peaceful surroundings From relaxing at the fire pit or on the dock, to fixing meals in the kitchen and on the gas grill, our stay here was just what we needed. The view of Lake Van Etten from inside and outside was gorgeous! Comfy beds! Dorene was a very responsive host! Close to everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, nice, and great views! The cottage is very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place.
Really nice, clean, quiet place. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time.
We have been coming to this cabin for a few years now. Always a great stay, very clean and a great location!! Will be back every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
Very clean property with a great view and location. We have stayed here many times and have always been very happy staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable vacation
Property in an excellent location for a relaxing getaway . House is updated and clean . Great view of the lake with a dock to enjoy the water . Highly recommend this property .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect get away place with a lake view and the sunrise.
Quiet, cozy. Beautifully decorated. Everything I needed was there. It was nice to wake up and enjoy a cup of coffee on the deck watching the sunrise. Close to everywhere you need to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet time on Lake
Cottage was just as described in very comfortable. Mid week there’s just no activity on the lake so it’s very private. Good communication with owner and absolutely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Get-A-Way
We had the most enjoyable long weekend at the cottage on Lake Van Etten. The cottage was clean, updated, and beautifully decorated. We especially love hanging out on the deck…great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette M., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Wedding
Adorable cottage. Very clean looks exactly as pictured. Peaceful coffee on the back deck was so nice just hearing birds and looking at the lake. I would definitely recommend this hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I absolutely adored the cottage and the peaceful town it was situated in. The view was breathtaking and the cottage itself was immaculately clean and charming. We felt right at home and were able to prepare all of our meals in the kitchen, which we enjoyed on the patio overlooking the lake. The locals were incredibly friendly and spending time by the beach was exactly what we needed to rejuvenate. I cannot speak highly enough of the host - she was incredibly responsive and kind, ensuring that our stay was flawless. We are already looking forward to returning in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Malynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect Lakehouse getaway
We absolutely loved our stay here. Exactly what we were looking for. Fishing, beautiful views, cozy coffee spot and close to the beach. The sunroom was everyone’s favorite spot. Our three kids loved the big upstairs bedroom that stayed cool and quiet for a midday nap. Well stocked kitchen cabinets had anything you might have forgotten. Five star for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday getaway
Peace and tranquility are what comes to mind about this property. This adorable lake cottage is updated beautifully with all new appliances. It was an extremely quiet area of the lake. We loved having coffee on the new deck and watched a huge thunderstorm safely inside the sun porch. We will definitely visit this property again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
We loved everything about our stay. The cottage is exactly as described. The view of the lake is just beautiful. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Our trip was truly magical. The cabin was charming and perfect. The pictures do not do this place justice. Everything was so clean and beautiful. I truly loved the ceilings in the place. You will see what I am talking about when you book. The beds were comfy and made up with the most beautiful bedding. We truly appreciated the large plush bath towels provided and stocked shower wash/shampoo to clean off the river after a long day. The host thought of everything right down to providing coffee ☕, beach towels and even comfy chairs for around the fire. I have been to do many rentals that provided nothing. It's just so much more to pack and drag arounf. So truly it was appreciated that so much though was put into our comfort. We enjoyed a very fun and relaxing trip down the beautiful Abusable river and a trip on the river queen. The locals are so friendly and fun. We enjoyed some karaoke at the local bowling alley and hit a couple more watering holes stoped for some local ice cream and visited the local beach. Truly amazing little town and beautiful location for a low key relaxing glamping trip. Lots of memories were made and tons of laughs were shared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT STAY!
Location is incredible, house exactly as listed. Great host, you wont be disappointed! Had an amazing long weekend up there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful birthday weekend in a beautifully decorated home on our favorite lake.
Very clean. Very new appliances and furniture. Was a pleasure to stay there and will consider booking the place in the summer. Had a fire by the lake front but was disappointed that the indoor fireplace was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at the New Retreat
We had a great stay at the New Retreat. Property was very clean. The living room was perfect for relaxing, and the deck out back overlooking the lake was beautiful. Dorene was a great host and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022