Lakefront Cabin on Thunder Bay

Relax with the whole family in this cozy log cabin located on the north end of Thunder Bay, just a three mile drive from downtown Alpena. Enjoy your own private beach with a grill, fire pit, and two kayaks you can launch right from our beach. Go fishing from the dock, soak in the hot tub, or just enjoy sitting on the porch watching the boats and ships sailing the lake. The cabin looks out at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and sits on the Sunrise Coast Birding Trail. The space The cabin sits on Isaacson Bay, which is part of Thunder Bay on Lake Huron. Crystal clear water and plenty of wildlife await you. The house features 2 bedrooms plus a loft with a pull-out couch. The first bedroom has a queen bed and plenty of storage space. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size bed below and twin size bed above. There is also a desk and shelves in this room. The third sleeping area is in the loft with a full sized pull-out couch, desk, books and reading nook, and tv. There are 1.5 bathrooms. The full bathroom has a tub with a shower head, and storage for your toiletries. The half bath includes a washer and dryer and iron. The open floor plan offers views of the lake from nearly every room of the house. The fully stocked kitchen includes a full sized fridge and freezer, oven and stove, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker. There are plenty of plates, bowls, cutlery, cups and glasses, cutting boards, knives, and all the basics to allow you to cook gourmet meals as a family. If you are working remotely, there are two desks in separate areas of the house and wifi available. The wifi reaches to the porch, where you will find outdoor furniture and an unbeatable view of the lake. There is so much to do onsite, from soaking in the hot tub to fishing from the dock. If you have kids, there are toys, books, and a playhouse with swings in the backyard, plus 2 kayaks for the big kids and a pack-n-play and child-gate for the littlest kids. If you are swimming or kayaking in the lake, we recommend bringing your water shoes as there are sharp rocks and possibly some glass. Please do not bring glass out to the lake or the hot tub, there are plenty of plastic cups available for you to use in these areas. Parking and laundry are available onsite. Please note that every entry to the house requires going up at least 4 steps and this is a 2-story house. Guest access The entire house, yard, private beach, and hot tub are yours to enjoy. The camper, shed, and basement crawl space will be locked and inaccessible to guests. The cabin sits on a third of an acre, so there is space to spread out and enjoy the scenery. The house is on a quiet road, but people drive fast down it and there isn't a fence to keep children or pets in, or wildlife off the property. Please keep an eye out to prevent wandering pets and children leaving the property unsupervised. Other things to note It is difficult to find such a quiet and picturesque spot on Lake Huron with so many amenities close by. Alpena offers boutique shopping, big-box store convenience, diverse restaurants and watering holes, interactive museums and a glass-bottom boat tour, tons of outdoor activities, and weekend fairs and festivals. The cabin is just a few miles down the road from downtown Alpena, but feels much farther removed. For those seeking outdoor adventures, within a 5 mile radius you can find hiking trails, biking trails, kayaking and canoeing, fishing, bird watching, and more. While this is a peaceful and quiet place, there is some background noise from the cement plant that is about 1 mile down the road from us. On some days it's louder than others, but overall the sounds of bird calls overwhelm the hum of the plant. This property allows pets and is out in the country. Although we thoroughly clean the house after each guest, there still may be pet dander or insects that we have missed. If you are very allergic to pets this may not be the place for you. The rustic charm of a log cabin also means that spiders and other creepy crawlies can sneak into the house and hide in crevices, despite our best efforts to prevent them from entering or staying.