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

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Smart TV
Exterior
Smart TV
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oscoda, MI
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course
    ‪18 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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Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 54 reviews
Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan

About the area

Oscoda

When you stay at this cottage in Oscoda, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Huron-Manistee National Forest. .This cottage is 9 mi (14.6 km) from Lake Huron and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 18 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 21 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 21 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - 42 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 43 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilltop Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Desi's Taco Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 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. City water added! 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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

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

Pets not 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